Nu Cafe

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9889 Bellaire Blvd Ste 112A
Houston, TX 77036

Nu Cafe in Houston, TX proudly stands as H-Town's Original Boba and Ice Cream Mountains establishment since 2010. Recognized as Houston's Best Ice Cream Shop by the Houston Press in 2020, Nu Cafe has been a pioneer in bringing the concept of ice mountains to Houston, offering artisanal boba tea, smoothies, and a plethora of delicious beverages.

Specializing in surreal shaved ice desserts, premium teas, milk teas, and incredible smoothies, Nu Cafe has garnered over 3,600 positive customer reviews, solidifying its reputation as Houston's Drink Central. The cafe prides itself on offering a variety of unique and refreshing drinks, from Vietnamese iced coffee to fresh fruit juices, catering to diverse tastes.

Emphasizing community service, Nu Cafe has contributed to providing meals to combat hunger and has been serving the community for several years. With media recognition from various outlets like Houstonia Magazine and the Houston Chronicle, Nu Cafe continues to innovate, taking pride in perfecting its NU shaved ice through years of experimentation and dedication.

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Huong N.
10/13/2025

Stopped by Sunday afternoon with my nieces and nephew for some dessert and pleasantly surprised to see that there were plenty of seats. This place can get really crowded on the weekends, so we...

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Bryan V.
9/18/2025

A Chinatown classic! I've been going here for years for a refreshing sweet treat that's great to share amongst friends. You get a paper slip to order and customize your shaved ice to your liking,...

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Henry B.
3/29/2025

Came in on a Friday evening around 10pm, place was pretty packed and we got the last seats. Food 6/5: we got the Taro shaved ice with banana, strawberries, mochi and dulce de leche. All of it...

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Leyon L.
1/26/2025

If you're in Houston and haven't been to Nu Cafe yet, stop what you're doing and go! Seriously, this place is a gem. First of all, their shaved ice cream is so good it might ruin regular ice cream...

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Daryl R.
5/22/2025

Met my husband here. We both love the iced coffees on the menu and love the stacked mango shaved ice. It's huge and can definitely feed more than just the 2 us. It's usually quiet and chill but...

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