Honey Bits

Stopped by after breakfast for a much needed milk tea. Tried the lavender milk tea with grass jelly and green tea jelly. The ambience is nice a standard mix of new and laid back. A nice place to study. Had a few pastries but too full to actually check them out. Will go back for sure to try something else since the lavender milk tea was soo yummy.

Cute spot to get your sweets fix or quench your thirst with something different.
I stopped in on a Saturday afternoon. The place was quiet, just a handful of people coming & going. Parking was a breeze.
I’m unfamiliar with Asian bakeries, so I would’ve appreciated a little more attentive service to help me understand the menu — I had no idea what red bean buns, polo buns, taro buns, etc were or tasted like. It would be awesome if they had small samples out for newbies like me. They also have savory pastries — with hot dogs, ham, etc.
I went with something familiar (cream cheese bun $ 1.50) & tried something different (the polo bun $ 1.50). And I ordered a rose green milk tea ($ 2.50). Purchase = $ 6.
The cream cheese bun was heavenly! So light, airy & creamy delicious — didn’t feel heavy like many American cream-​cheese filled desserts. The polo bun — I’m told is made with red beans (?) — tasted very much like a pb&j to me… although I prefer the American version. And the rose green milk tea? Refreshing, different, unexpected. The rose flavor is most present as an after taste — & somewhat overpowering. It reminded me of a rose scented soap or lotion. I thought it would be more of a hint of rose. It wasn’t bad, just different & took some getting used to!
They have a lounge-​y, coffee shop type atmosphere — great spot to chill out, read, etc. Peaceful & quiet.

I am impressed. I found Honey Bits late one night (they close at midnight). This place is clean, quiet, and spacious. And I found the prices to be a lot more reasonable than some of their competitors. Two medium sized drinks here will cost you less than seven dollars.
The Japanese Matcha is flat out excellent. I can see why it’s a best seller. Sweet and mild, and the tapioca is just perfect. They’ll even dial back the sweetness of some things on request. I have also had the Honey Bits tea drink, and it is good, but the Matcha is waaay, better.
I think it’s funny that some of the Christmas decorations are still on the wall. And they seem to keep playing the same six songs over and over again. (I’m sure they don’t realize that the record needs changing.) But that doesn’t stop this place from being comfortable. There are a handful of people in here who are quietly getting some work done on their laptops. Plentiful outlets for whatever you need to recharge. And plenty of seats and table for any manner of intimate conversation. There are even a couple of sections that are «curtained off» (with string curtains) for the added illusion of inclusion and privacy for whatever group you’re entertaining.
I may have to bring a group back. Holler if you’re coming with.

I have mentioned the atmosphere here is amazing because someone like me who love peace and quiet it’s a best place to study. It’s a great place where they have different varieties of Boba tea, coffee and smoothies and I love how they also offer snacks. The chicken nugget is my favorite snack there it’s a great price and the amount you get is worth what you are paying for.

Cool, chill, and nice. Tasted my first boba tea here. The staff is friendly, good vibe, free wifi. Drinks were made fast. Cool place to take pictures, haha. Great place to bring friends!

This is a cool little bubble tea spot in Atlanta. This place has a nice vibe to it because they decorate it so nicely with all the cute little ornaments and lights. When I am with a large group that wants bubble tea this is probably the spot because they have this big area where you and your friends can sit on the cushioned floor.
I’ve been here a couple of times but the last time I went I got the taro boba tea, red bean Mochi (wasn’t really a big fan of it myself but my cousin liked it), egg tart (liked this one, you should try it… if you could make eggs into jelly this would be it, well the inner part of it), and the lemon pepper hot wings. It took a while for the wings to get ready but that didn’t matter since I was with good company. The staff there were friendly as well. They made a mistake on my cousin’s drink, but they made a new one for her right away.
TL;DR: cute little spot that’s good for groups. Also try the egg tart if you haven’t.

I ordered a Taro smoothie and tiramsu (which was really good). Prices are more affordable then sweet hut, but in our party of 5, they messed up our order 3 times, but fixed it, no questions asked. It is a quiet location great for a late night meet up with friends

Super clean, staff was really nice and helpful, people were inside hanging out, didn’t seem like a lame spot. I can’t wait to go back I’ve never had Mango Jelly and it taste great!

Excellent tea wonderful place for a quick snack. You will also leave with a sweet bite to go. We had spring rolls an lemon pepper wings.

Honey Bits is my least favorite place to go for milk tea among all the milk tea places I’ve been to. Somehow, they can’t seem to get the taste right. In their defense, the place prolly specializes in fruit flavored milk teas, and I like the coffee flavored ones. But that’s my opinion. However, when the place first opened, I had tea at the place; it came in a nice pot, freshly brewed. I liked the idea, except they put too many tea leaves in the strainer so the tea tasted bitter. I had to ask for more water and take stuff out to dilute it. After a while, they stopped doing that and started to use paper cups for tea instead, which I didn’t like.
On a positive note, it is quiet over there compared to the more crowded and popular places lol. Service and price over there is ok, but I rather pay a little more for the foods and teas I like across the street, wouldn’t you? There’s only a difference of less than 50 cents anyway.

Honey Bits: the meeker, less nightclub-​y version of Sweet Hut. Sweet Hut has the edge on bubble tea; all other foods/​drinks are comparable. Unless you are obsessed with where you get bubble tea, you won’t feel like you’re missing out when you’re here. WiFi is pretty bad when there’s alot of laptops open though (not sure if that’s the case with Sweet Hut WiFi on the other hand because… who studies at Sweet Hut?)
3 stars (because I’d give Sweet Hut 3.5 stars)

«Let’s skip out on the wiki facts and focus on the food. I’m trying to find out what to order on the Unilocal app before the server gets back.»
[Time & Date of visit]: Multiple weekday and weekend nights.
[Party Size]: 2 – 4
[Location/​Ambiance]:
Parking — Actually plenty, though there are some idiots who still can’t park within the lines and take up two spots. Arghhh.
Inside — Various décor running through the shop. Left side has four tops, while the mid and middle right are two top tables. There’s a section for larger groups to seat and share a table, and a… ummm spot for kids I guess in the rear. That’s who I’ve really seen in the back. Could be the manager’s or owner’s kids I guess.
Noise levels fluctuate — Usually on weekdays it’s pretty chill and low key. Some people who arrived solo are usually studying. Weekend afternoons can be quite loud just due to the OG’s who grouped up in one spot. Fair warning, they don’t have inside voices. From what I’ve noticed on lots of occasions, any ladies unaccompanied, you’ll feel the presence of all their eyes on you as you pass by. *smh.
[Service]:
Aside from the annoying $ 5 minimum for debit /​credit cards, they have been consistent on service. Just double check that they repeat everything that you ordered especially if it’s complex or more than three. Human error now and then for a wrong topping or not included.
[Food Highlights]:
I’m not any kind of bubble tea aficionado. It’s either Thai Tea for me with boba or my other go to drink, Lychee milk tea with green tea jelly and aloe vera. Both are fairly sweet. So ask for low sugar if you’re not wanting to go into hyper drive later. I also always try to ask for no ice as well.
Fried Fish cakes — a bit salty, but it’s either that or spicy. It’s ok.
I haven’t been really impressed with any of their baked goods. It’s ok to meh. The cream pastries fall flat. The egg custard is a little eh. Keep it simple and just grab the regular rolls if you just want to munch on something or bring your total up to $ 5.
{Summary}:
I don’t think I have ever been here and the place has been packed, so it’s good thing if you don’t want the noise levels that Sweet Hut has, but wanting more drink choices that Paris Baguette doesn’t carry. 3 stars.

In our attempt to try out new places, my fiancée and I decided on Honey Bits while in Doraville. The first thing we realized when we walked in was the well decorated interior. There was ample spacing across booths and tables and the overall design was chic. As we made our way to the towards the pastry display, we could not help but notice that the pastry display seemed very much like Sweet Hut. The variety seemed quite similar with slight difference in size, fillings, etc. To be fair, the price of these items were around $ 0.50 — $ 2.00 lower to their counterparts in Sweet Hut depending on the item.
One thing we quite enjoyed was their tea choices. Compared to Sweet Hut, we thought that the tea had more authentic taste and deeper flavor. We tried the jasmine tea and the honeydew milk tea which we both quite enjoyed. As for the pastries, we liked the generous portion at cheap prices, but the taste was ok.
My favorite thing about Honey Bits is back area that seems to get its inspiration from Japanese Tatami mats complete with the Kotasu table minus the blanket. Before you enter, you take your shoes off and sit on the hardwood flooring which comes with plenty of mats on the side for your choosing. We were most impressed by this space and chilled in this area for several hours even after finishing our food and drinks. I felt like it was a scene straight out of Japanese animation like Spirited Away or something, and man it was pretty cool.
In summary, don’t be too quick to judge Honey Bits as a Sweet Hut knockoff. They have great teas and their back area is a must to check out. Overall, however, they lack in quality of the pastry and ambiance that you expect in other bakery-​café.

I LOVE Honey Bits! It makes me sad that I live so far away, but sometimes I still make the drive from Suwanee to get my favorite, their Rose Green Milk Tea. It’s really yummy, and I’m a little obsessed. Along with all their other milk teas, pricing is $ 2.75 for medium and $ 3.50 for a large. Other drinks offered include flavored teas (hot and cold), smoothies, slushes, & more
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They have two aisles of sweets and snacks, with the majority resembling items you would find at Sweet Hut… BUT, Honey Bits is cheaper! For example, Sweet Hut’s «Violet» costs $ 2.50 while HB’s version, «Taro Mochi,» is only $ 1.75. IMO, HB’s version is better, too, because it’s tastier, softer, and has more mochi inside. Another item I really like that’s offered in the grab-​and-​go aisles are their $ 2 fish sandwiches. They’re really good, and $ 2 is a great price for them! Unfortunately, they don’t seem to replenish their items as well as Sweet Hut. I’ve been a few times where I have been a little disappointed because something I wanted was all out.
Honey Bits is located in a shopping strip that doesn’t have much else going on, so there’s always plenty of parking. It’s also never really too crowded inside, which I love. The interior is really cute and nicely decorated as well. With all that being said, Honey Bits is my favorite of all the Asian bakery/​cafes I’ve been to. Definitely check them if you want milk tea and snacks at a decent price!

Think of it as a less presentable Sweet Hut but with sofas. That’s the big advantage. Honey Bits has lots of sofas and more homey seating. They have a stringy curtain thing that encloses a corner with enough sofa seating for about 12. They also have some carpeted floor seating in the back. The design is a little tacky and doesn’t seem to flow together though.
The bakery selection was decent. They have similar selections as Sweet Hut but the cakes were not as presentable. They looked simply made and lacked the professional touch. But the prices are lower than the surrounding Chinese/​Taiwanese bakeries.
The service was friendly and quick and they maintain the place pretty well. I can’t remember if they have internet but I would imagine they do (but not sure). Overall, it’s a good option when Sweet Hut if full and you need your space.

This place is located in the middle of a huge plaza by the dollar tree. The good thing is parking is not a problem here unlike some of the other smaller/​more popular plazas. This place is spacious and was good for our huge group.
This place sells bread, pastries, milk tea, etc. I ended up getting a Lao Po Bing (translated as Wife cake I believe) which is an Asian pastry with a sweet winter melon filling. This was pretty good with the chewy texture for the filling and flaky pastry. I also ordered a taro milk tea, which was just alright. The service was pretty slow, but there was only one person working at the time (doesn’t help that we have a big group). I think this place would be a nice quiet hangout place normally — except big groups like ourselves could ruin this quietness.

Food
The bakery is not as good as Sweet Hut and the tea is not as good as Kung Fu tea. Yes sometimes I make two trips before ending up They never have papaya and only accept credit if its
Décor
Some seats are more comfortable then others. I like how it’s never busy here. There is probably a reason for that.
Service
No issues.
Would I come here again?
Yes. I can always find a seat here to just chill with friends. I come here to just sit around. The owners must hate me. Dollar Tree is also next door and I love Dollar Tree.

I get a little bit annoyed when shops have a $ 5 minimum for cards ;/​I understand some places need them. But… I still get annoyed.
Parking — Honey Bits is in the same shopping area as BoBo Garden, Chef Liu and etc. You won’t be struggling for a spot. There are so many of them.
Service — It’s ok. There’s usually only 1 guy/​girl helping in the front. And I think 1 cook in the back? I waited 20 mins for chicken nuggets O. O (I had to order this since I didn’t meet the $ 5 dollar min…)
Food & Drinks — they are for sure cheaper. But quality is mediocre.
Drinks — I’ve only had their Thai Tea. It’s not bad, but I do taste some thing else when I get it. Extra gingery taste? Erm, not sure, but it tastes off. Their tapioca here is really good! Not too firm and not too soft. I think my Thai Tea preference is to go somewhere else. But I’l try other drinks in the future I’m sure. I’m really particular about my Thai Teas, haha. #notashamed
Seating & Environment: TBH, if you need to study or whatever, come here. It’s not crowded and not too loud. In fact, I come here sometimes if I need to get work done. Definitely a pro for Honey Bits. There have several seats & tables as well.
Overall, if you’re eating at one of the places in this shopping area — and really want to have a pow wow with your dinner-​mates/​wanting to study or work, I’d come here. Not as crazy as other Cafes. And much more calm.

I first heard about this location about a year ago from my friend Ravi who loves bubble tea almost as much as I do. What was very attractive about Honey Bits was that we could use Scoutmob! 50% on your first visit and 25% on the second. Unfortunately, I’m fresh out of Scoutmob deals for Honey Bits, but that hasn’t stopped me from coming back.
Their green tea pastry (the round flaky one) is my favorite! It’s very fragrant and delicious! The taro one is good, too. I also like their Portuguese egg tart, which is often fresh and warm. I haven’t tried any of their meat pastries /​breads because I don’t eat pork and all of them have pork. I wish they would make them with chicken or some other meat.
I love their coconut milk tea with boba (tapioca bubbles) and the taro milk tea. However, my favorite drink is the mango flavored green tea. If you do get it, ask for less sweetener. They make their flavored teas very sweet.
The place is very spacious and they have plenty of chairs. They also have free Wi-​Fi, which is a necessity these days and a major plus to a place like this where people can order a drink and just hang out.
Another thing that I like about Honey Bits is that they have almost all the pastries that Sweet Hut has (just down and across the street from Honey Bits), but they are not as crowded — and unlike at Sweet Hut, the tables at Honey Bits are actually clean. However, I would like to point out that the staff rarely smiles and they seem a bit unenthusiastic. But, like I said, the pastries and the drinks are awesome! I’ll definitely continue to come back here to satisfy my sweet tooth cravings.

Bakeries were popping up all over Buford Highway like flies. Honey Bits was one of the few. I’ve read several other reviews and have to agree it is very similar to Sweet Hut. However, the Jay Chou playlist playing in the background made Honey Bits stand out.
Drinks and food are much cheaper here. Breads and pastries are all about 10% cheaper overall. However, the quality and taste are also about 10% cheaper. You pay for what you get, I suppose. I didn’t buy any bread, but there wasn’t much left at 9 PM on Saturday night. It was doubtful that they would be making more that night, either.
We ordered at the front counter where two ladies were busily making milk tea drinks. I surveyed the menu and noticed the cheaper snack and drink prices. I ordered a medium hot rose green milk tea due to my piqued interest. I’m a huge fan of floral teas, rose tea especially, so I decided to give this one a try. My friend ordered a strawberry cupcake that I had a taste of, as well.
Overall, not a fan of the tea. The rose tea had real rose petals in them (nice!) but the additional artificial rose flavor sweetening was overwhelmingly sweet. It was a good effort, though. The cupcake was obviously not as fresh as it would have been at the start of the day. They weren’t anything special.
Free wi-​fi, but found it to be pretty slow so I chose to use my own cellular data.
$ 5 minimum charge for credit card!
I am definitely interested in coming back to try the snacks. But I just wasn’t impressed with my order.