Pika Pika

Met Vivienne and her team today. One of my favorite things about businesses is witnessing an owner who doesn’t just lead the business, they step into the work, serve alongside their team, and set the example. Friendly, helpful, conversational, quality drinks & super cute products!! Aesthetically pleasing 😌 ✨Card Only ✨ Most businesses take cards because it’s what most customers use. Every card transaction is recorded, making bookkeeping, taxes, and inventory tracking easier. Faster checkout. Tap-to-pay and chip cards speed up transactions and reduce long lines. - Card payments aren’t free 🤯 businesses pay a processing fee on every transaction. General Example: You pay: $100 ➡️ Processing fee: $3🟰Business receives: $97 - Cash saves on card fees, but it also means more counting, more chances for mistakes, and more work for business owners. ✨Behind the Price Tag✨ When businesses mark up their prices because they’re paying for a lot more than just the product. These days, it’s simply more expensive to run a business. Rent, payroll, insurance, utilities, shipping, inventory, and supplies all cost more than they did a few years ago. On top of that, many businesses are dealing with higher supplier prices, tariffs on imported goods, and increased operating costs. Even though inflation has slowed, prices haven’t gone back down. A markup isn’t just about making more money, it’s what allows any business to pay its bills, keep employees working, replace inventory, and stay open for the community. Understanding good businesses, you’ll learn to respect their decisions.

Very cute shop/cafe in downtown Bend. Lots of toys/trinkets like collectible pop figures that are very popular with teens and younger children these days. A lot of the things in there are also related to Asian toy culture and shows. Definitely pricey so I would go into the place with a plan or you can easily spend more than you'd expect on a few items. What I absolutely loved was the little cafe built into the wall inside the store! Their milk teas and latte options were few but mighty, I absolutely loved the Hokkaido Milk Tea and it game in this reusable plastic cup that I've never seen at other cafes.

The best bubble tea in town. More authentic- and not overly sweet. The whole place is adorable and aesthetically pleasing. Wish there was a sit down area. But it’s fun to look at all the blind boxes and toys while sipping on the drink.

Awesome store with toys and collectibles. Great place if you’re looking for a unique gift. Don't forget to check the Dessert menu. The staff were very friendly, and I couldn’t decide which Milk Tea to choose. They offered a sample and I ended up ordering the Hokkaido Milk Tea super delicious!