Reviews of Meet Fresh show a mix of admiration for fresh, authentic Taiwanese desserts and some frustration with texture and value. Taro balls and bingsu are praised for their chewiness, bold flavors, and generous portions, with many noting a calm, clean ambiance and a vibe suited for studying or hanging out. The staff are described as friendly and sometimes even thoughtful, such as when a birthday is celebrated. On the downside, some items disappoint, including ice that many say is not shaved ice but crushed ice, uneven fruit in the toppings, chewy tapioca, or a lack of mango and fruit relative to the dessert size, and a few mentions of long wait times and higher prices. The menu's wide range, including strawberry and mango desserts, avocado milk shaved ice, red bean and taro ball combos, and coffee jelly, is repeatedly cited as a strength, with many enjoying sharing portions with friends. Overall, Meet Fresh comes across as a solid late-night dessert spot with bold flavors and big portions, though experiences can vary.
Un dessert exquis. C'était très rafraîchissant. J'ai tellement aimé la glace pilée à la fraise ! Les morceaux de litchi, & la crème glacée vanille se mélangeaient très bien au goût des fraises. J'ai envie de revenir tous les jours !!
I haven't had Meetfresh in many years, & my last time was as a kid in China, where it was super popular & my parents always took me for their tasty desserts.
I ordered the taro ball max because the picture showed a huge portion with all my favorite toppings. But when I got it, I was a little shocked: the whole bowl was basically shaved ice, with only a small amount of toppings in the corners. It didn't look like the photo at all, & I think I expected too much lol (oops). The sweet shaved ice plus boba was just way too sweet for me. (It's my personal opinion, however, if you are a big fan of crumbl then this dessert bowl is not too sweet at all!)
I did like how chewy the taro balls were. But if you don't love shaved ice, you might want to pick something else because this one was so icy it felt like eating a popsicle, haha.
I appreciated that they list the calories for each bowl, which is helpful if you're watching your daily intake. The service was amazing, & the store has a really nice aesthetic. I'll definitely come back to try other items!!!!!
Mar 17, 2026
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We had a taro icy ball. I guess it's a difference between cultures & nostalgia, but I really didn't find anything interesting about it. Just bowl of ice (not fine like snow), brown sugar & some starch balls. Really bland.
Absolutely loved my visit to Meet Fresh! I ordered Taro Ball #3, & it was really delicious-perfectly chewy taro balls, great texture, & just the right level of sweetness. Everything tasted fresh & authentic, & it was super satisfying without being too heavy. A fantastic spot for Taiwanese desserts.
The store itself was quiet & clean, with people working or studying, which created a calm & comfortable vibe. It has a nice ambiance to enjoy your food with your family or friends. Everything felt fresh & welcoming. Definitely a place I'd come back to again!
We ordered the Gemini milk shaved ice. The taste is ok, it's sweet but not too sweet. We would have loved if they put more mangos & strawberries since the filling ends quickly & we were only eating ice once the fruits were over. We would have loved if it was shaved milk instead of just ice. It was about 17$ & we were 3 people & it's really filling for all of us. I wouldn't order it again since it was mostly just like eating ice
This is huge lol. I didn't expect the size like this. Glacé pillée au lait de cassonade is with pearls, pudding, taro balls, coffee jelly &'mochi-jelly'. Delicious ~
Glacé pillée à l'avocat
Egg waffle with red beans
The'shaved ice' tasted great but it is clearly not shaved ice at all. Its chunk of ice... its more like a'crushed ice' then shaved at all... Pretty dissapointing... i hope they change their ice machine because the taste is great but the ice is horrible... also the wait time is super long...
Ordered the Avocado Milk Shaved Ice. The wait was long despite there being very few customers & the presentation was not great… spoons were also visibly dirty & sticky! Toppings did not have much taste but the overall dessert was good.
Note, the milk shaved ice is actually just shaved ice (not bingsu style). The ice was very chunky.
Overall, disappointed with my experience here & would not come back.
