IT’S BOBA TIME

A new cafe serving specialty boba drinks introduced a new location

by madelyn writer/photographerwelch

With its homey and earthy aesthetic, it’s no wonder students choose Fat Bee Boba as a place to do homework and hang out with friends. Fat Bee Cafe opened a new location off of Shawnee Mission Parkway this year and with the rising popularity of boba tea, students are excited about the closer location.

The cafe has many aesthetic and muted decorations to make the store aesthetically pleasing to the eye. The store is decorated with wood paneling with lots of plants. Many students have already been to the new location, and junior Augusta Miller appreciates the atmosphere in the cafe.

“It’s an aesthetic place. It’s really calm,” Miller said. “It’s like a place where you would go and study with your friends like read a book, do homework and stuff like that.

Junior Ella Doyle describes that the neutral tones of the decor make her feel comfortable and calm there.

“I think the new store is very minimalistic but still super warm and homey,” Doyle said.

Some students just started going to Fat Bee Boba when they added a new location, but there are others who have been fans for a while now. Junior Riley Martin says she goes a lot more now.

“I went to the other one before this one, but I only went once since it was so far away,” Riley said. “Now, I’m at the new location at least once per week if not twice.”

There are a wide variety of teas on the menu including milk and fruit tea but that’s not all that’s offered to order. Fat Bee also offers boba espressos, lattes and slushes. There are also “croffles” on the menu which is a cross between a croissant and a waffle. Many toppings are also offered to add like cookies, fruit, and more.

Miller’s order has changed over time and has actually gotten more