Submitted by Aimee Anunciacion on 07/17/2022
This place was interesting…to say the least. My photo doesn’t really do it justice.
The actual store: Upon walking in, you’re greeted with the bathroom (odd placement in my opinion), some odd looking stained sofas and seating options. Walk down a little further and you see the cash register, and some clothes and handbags on racks. I kind of saw the idea the owners were striving for but I can’t confidently say that the vision was delivered.
The drinks: I got the roasted oolong tea — it was extremely watered down and not sweet at all. Tasted like they really skimp out on their tea. Barely filled 1/5 of my cup with actual boba. Honestly felt like I paid $7 for a cup of milk.
Odd place. If you want good boba then you’re better off going somewhere else.
Delicious vegan oat milk + brown sugar boba tea in jasmine, taro, & chai tea flavors. Will definitely be coming back!
Submitted by Nikki (nicole) Plunkett on 09/16/2022
With unique store design and branding, this cafe is quite eye catching to west loop patrons. My friend and I dropped by for some milk tea and she loved her hot roasted oolong milk tea but my oolong tea with milk foam was okay. Cute place for some drinks and conversations!
Submitted by Thao Tran on 09/06/2022
I was so excited to try this place out, but it is not good. The interior is very dirty and disgusting. And worst of all, the taro bubble tea I had was bad. The flavor and the boba itself is not good. Threw it away immediately. $6 down the drain.
Submitted by M E on 09/03/2022
Cute bubble tea place,, famous for tiger bubble tea which is a brown sugar bubble tea. The ambience is cute fully checkered and there are few merchandise items for sale can be bought
Submitted by Shefali Kosambia on 08/26/2022
I was looking for a boba place and came across this in west loop. The boba itself was good, I just feel like the seating area could use some cleaning if you are planning on sitting there.
Submitted by Moe N on 08/23/2022
Pricey but good. The boba had a nice texture and the black tea had a good, strong tea flavor. It ranks quite high among the boba I've had in Chicago. It's not as premium as what you might get at fancier shops on the coasts but it's authentic and classic and hits the spot. Note that the drinks run sweet -- get a lower sugar percentage if you prefer mild sweetness.
Submitted by Esther W on 06/14/2022
Ordered the MATCHA BUBBLE TEA and OATLY! OAT MILK JASMINE BUBBLE TEA. They did not have a distinct tea taste. Premium? hmmm… Milk is the predominant flavor, there is a hint of tea. Not a very good flavor combo.
The tapioca balls had a homemade texture, and the balls were not tasty or sweet.
Will not be back
Submitted by G Me on 06/05/2022
Just okay food and drink ordered delivery.
Pork belly bao was just fine for the price, but wouldn’t get it again. Pork pork b sandwich was pretty good. Would buy again. Oat milk bubble tea was pretty decent actually. The petals were good and the sweetness matched my preference, but the drink was a bit small and no straw was included!
Submitted by Rui Zhong on 05/25/2022
I would like to say it wasn't bad but just okay. Their boba is small but chewy in good way overall it wasn't bad beans.
Submitted by Ken C on 05/08/2022
This is BY FAR my favorite smoothie place ever (and that is a big statement). I always order the mangolada. It has such a unique flavor that is unlike any other place I’ve been to. Love the decor inside as well! There is parking right in front of the shop which is super convenient for a quick pick-up.
Submitted by Nadia Tourjman on 03/23/2022
The birthday cake latte was good. But didn't taste anything like Birthday cake. Very sweet but that was expected. If you're planning to come here on the weekend be prepared to wait. I only ordered the latte and it too at least 30 min for them to make.
Submitted by Carolyn Jensen on 03/19/2022
They finally opened up their inside for dine in. Last time I came it was only takeout. Inside is pretty. The oolong tea was pretty good. Overall one of the better boba places in the city.
They put in a lot of effort into the interior but I personally didnt think it was the most creative/had the best lighting for pictures. Everything matched in this grey checkered pattern. Personally used to/prefer either minimalist or colorful styles in cafes. And the big seat cushions seems really only good for big groups. And those seat cushions they took up most of the room.
Took off a star bc the bathroom door doesn't lock and is very dark/hard to see.
Pretty good place to checkout with friends or just get takeout!
Submitted by Melissa Ko on 02/19/2022
The store is currently only accept take out. The drink is not bad. It just bubble is not much. I pay extra for it. But still kind not much. Otherwise it’s pretty good.
You can customize the ice and sugar level like in Asia. ????????????????
Submitted by Michelle on 08/14/2021
I got the taro boba milk tea (non dairy) and it was good but it was pretty small for the price, it was $7+ :/ It also tasted like it came from powder. I think the decor is interesting but I would go back to te amo instead for ‘premium’ boba tea since the serving is larger and there isn’t an additional charge for non dairy milk, plus they use organic ingredients.
Submitted by Madeline Seto on 07/27/2021