Quick service. Customizable drink order, don't need to travel to Chinatown for dim sum they have that too! read more

B.I. Tea & Dim Sum - Bubble Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is the closest milk tea place to Gold Coast and downtown area. Their milk tea is really good. Just like Joyee in Chinatown there's only one cup size. I took Oolong milk tea and I liked the taste. They do not have nata jelly, in fact they only have very few type of boba/jelly but their milk tea is good read more

My favorite bubble tea in the city... perhaps anywhere! I always order the matcha with almond milk and boba...so refreshing! The staff (owners?) are friendly and helpful with any questions you may have. Once I forgot my wallet and I was told that I could just pay next time... I love the positive energy! The kiosk is located in the French Market. Typically no boba before ~ 11am. read more

BI tea is definitely one of my go-to boba places in Chi-town. I'm from Cali where there are milk tea places poppin up in every corner, so competition for the most bobalicious yummiest milk tea place is tight. And being the boba addict that I am, I make it a habit to try a new milk tea place every few weeks. Although I cannot say that BI tea is superior most Cali tea places, it sure trumps majority of the tea places in Chi-town. My no.1 drink here is the jasmine milk tea with rice. Yes gurl Rice!! Somehow it just works w the milk tea; trust me and try it! Mah no.2 (coz I be a playah) is the lemon black tea w boba. Their boba is soft and chewy. The stand is nestled inside the french market in the train station **Unfortunately, when I last came here a few weeks back they have temporarily stopped making the rice as an add-on. Seller says they will bring back the rice when they get a smaller rice cooker so they can make rice on smaller batches. Nobody wants to go drinking boba with spoilt rice now do we?;) read more

Huge bubble tea lover, and I think bubble tea here is mediocre. How shops flavor their teas and boba quality are game changers. Both milk and tea flavors were weaker, definitely not from fresh fruit, and some boba were not cooked properly. Shrimp dumpling and beef shumai were fine. Good portion and quality for the price though read more

B.I. Tea & Dim Sum - Menu as of 12/29/18 - Bubble Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Love this small boba shop in the French Market and in the West Loop neighborhood. We always order their Peach Jasmine Green Tea and Mango Jasmine Green Tea with 50% sugar, boba and mango jelly. Very light and refreshing! Haven't tried their dim sum yet, but it always looks and smells delicious. Oh! I believe their new hours during COVID is 11am-3pm Monday to Friday. Closed on Sunday. Not sure about Saturday. There is metered street parking in front of the French Market and an attached parking garage. I believe if you spend $20 within two hours at the French Market then parking in the garage is free. read more

B.I. Tea makes fantastic bubble tea! They have a wide variety of flavors and add-ons, you can customize the amount of sugar and ice in your drink, and each drink is crafted well (properly shaken, poured, and sealed). They also have non-dairy milk options. I've enjoyed the original (black tea), matcha, and Thai milk teas. The first two were perfect! The black tea had the expected smooth, slightly nutty flavor, while the matcha had a slight hint of earthy flavor found in the concentrated green tea powder. I drank both with the least amount of ice offered and had the regular amount of sugar in the black tea and half-sugar in the matcha. The Thai tea wasn't what I was expecting--it had a sweeter vanilla taste instead of the strong tea flavor one usually finds when drinking Thai iced tea. This hiccup wasn't enough to warrant anything less than a 5-star rating because they have so many other outstanding flavors, but I would stick with flavors other than Thai based on my personal tastes. read more

This my favorite place un Chicago French Market. I'm a fan of the tapioca milk tea with boba. The owners are super cute & very friendly. They provide one with good recommendations. They also have a loyalty punch card system. The boba is made in house & is delicious. I highly recommend it!! read more

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This place became my favorite bubble tea place, and I just keep bringing friends! Im a big bubble tea fan, and can tell you that this is the freshest, most delicious bubble tea you can have in this city! The tapioca and all the other add-ons are super fresh, perfect taste and texture. The tea is absolutely delicious too! My favorites are the matcha and coconut milk ones. The owners are the sweetest couple ever. Their service is over the top nice and they are so concerned for you to like and enjoy their product and the experience, they are super nice and friendly. PS: try the red bean add-on!! read more

When Ponce de Leon went on a search for the fountain of youth, he should have stopped by the French Market for B.I. Tea instead. Why? This is a terrific little spot, with even better customer service. I am not sure if its gangbusters busy at mid point of the day, but if its not... it should be. I stopped by today while waiting for Pastoral. The tray of tasters were out, lets just say I wanted to drink all of them. I started with what was my favorite taste,the Taro, but can assure you I will be getting more. Don't be afraid of the purple color. Actually. Welcome it. I know the taste, I loved the texture, I am ready to get more of this daily. You should too. I will update after more flavors. read more

Love it! I will definitely be coming back. My matcha bubble tea was so good. I Can't wait to try the other flavors read more

B.I. Tea & Dim Sum - Bubble Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Short story: best bubble tea I've ever had. Proud bubble tea drinker circa 2007: have tried Denton, Austin, London, and NYC but B.I. Tea has them all beat, hands down. What separates it from others I've had is the ingredients' flavors--they taste really fresh, as opposed to many others which just taste too artificial. (Plus, the owners are really lovely folks and they make the boba in house!) read more

Got the kumquat lemon bubble tea with lychee- wonderfully refreshing and flavorful! I agree with other reviewers that the boba is of a great texture. As always, love the option of no sugar and ice. Top boba place for me now in Chicago. Will be back for the kumquat lemon! read more

B.I. Tea & Dim Sum - Kumquat lemon with boba and lychee. No sugar no ice is perfection - Bubble Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Yumyumyummmm. I always get bubble tea when I visit the French Market (which is almost whenever I'm in the loop. I used to be a suburban commuter for the first few months of my Adult Job. It makes me feel nostalgic to be below the Metra again.). I got a peach green tea with lychee jelly. Sometimes flavors with green tea can have a bit of bitterness to them, but this was sweet and lovely.The lychee jelly was as good as I've ever had it. However... maybe this is just me, but does anyone else wish lychee jelly came in the same shape as tapioca pearls? I always end up with half of the stuff left at the bottom because the rectangular shape is kind of hard to get up a straw. Has anyone else ever thought that?? Will definitely be back to try a milk tea with boba next time! read more

Delicious bubble teas! The quality is suberb! I got just a basic milk tea with bobas, and had to force myself to not gulp it all in one sip. The bobas weren't too hard or too mushy, but just the right texture. I'll definitely be stopping here more often! read more

I had their Thai tea and it was decent. I wish there was a honey boba option as well as the tea tasted like water.

An authentic taste of Taiwan right in the heart of Chicago. The boba tea is amazing, be sure to try the original or the green tea. The apple jelly is a unique flavor as well. Awesome customer service and a delicious experience... Be sure to stop by! read more

B.I. Tea & Dim Sum - Milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

THIS. IS. THE. ABSOLUTE. BEST!!!! I always get Boba tea whenever I can find it (including NY) and people-LET ME TELL YOU-this place is without a doubt the most authentic and fresh tea I've ever had. I have tried both their Coconut Milk Tea and their Taro Milk Tea. They make the bobas in house, right behind the counter!! Stop debating, just go and you will see what I mean. GOOOOOOOOO!!!! read more

All bread no meat on the bbq pork bun, and the chicken bun was too bland thank god I only spent 5$ for 2 buns, wish I didn't tip though. I used only one fifth of the bun for the amount of meat they gave me in the bbq pork bun. Maybe I got a bad one but based on that experience they skimp out. Another Asian place in the French market (MK kitchen) also skimps out on the good stuff. read more

I came all the way from the North End of Chicago to try the famous BI Tea and I had no idea it was inside of the French Market. Upon actually finding it which took a few minutes, I was surprised to see the relatively low cost of everything for the portion size. I ended up ordering a Mango Green Tea w/ Lychee Jelly but was really disappointed to see my tea being poured out of a pitcher :(( I thought it would be made to be fresher than that the taste was pretty average. Anyways I am excited to come back and try the other drink options I am sure there is something to give this place five stars for haha read more

I went to the French Market for lunch and this bubble tea looked so good that I had to get some as an after-lunch treat. It did NOT disappoint. I love that you can customize sweetness level. And the quality of flavors and tapioca were great. read more

I love it when I get to the station with enough time to stop here before my train leaves...their bubble tea is so good! Yum!

I only really come for the watermelon ice blend. Why? Because the handful of times I've been here, I always think I'm going to get something different but doesn't happen. Well, I check first to see if watermelon is available. I've learned that some bubble tea-like places don't offer watermelon year round. The tapioca comes in different flavors and is an option (50 cents extra, I think). This is now one of my favorite stops whenever I make it over to the Chicago French Market. read more

B.I. Tea & Dim Sum - Watermelon ice blend - Bubble Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

B I Tea is located inside the Chicago French Market - it's quaint and the atmosphere is homey and cozy. The girl at the cashier was very friendly, warm, and patient. I ordered a Thai iced tea with boba. Now, the milk tea was made with powder instead of actual tea. Although that's definitely not what I prefer, I take what I can in Chicago as opposed to California. Powdered milk tea can be good-tasting, but unfortunately, B I Tea went waaay overboard with the powder. Every sip I took left a gross, powdery feeling in my mouth. The boba was also a little undercooked; it was probably a minute or so away from perfection because although it wasn't too hard, it had not yet reached that soft consistency that I like. I'm not sure if B I Tea soaks their boba in honey, but the boba I received had not been. I will be back to try their fruit teas, but I would not recommend their milk teas. Service, however, is great! read more

Omg!!!! Some of the best fruit drinks & teas I had ever especially the hot teas when I was sick did the trick the staff is nice & friendly a must have to check out read more

Decent! I got the avocado and it was satisfactory. Staff is nice and quick. Not to mention a punch card promo, my fav. Only downfall about the avocado was it tasted more like sugar than a savory avocado. Will have to come back and try a different flavor or ask for less sugar next time. read more

I'm going to keep this nice and short because it's just a small stand in the French Market. Service was very friendly, prices are fair and about average, but the best part is the availability of taro teas. I would drink these all day long if I could. The smoothie version is particularly great. The add-on boba and jellies make it even better! read more

Since this location is close to my apartment, I go here quite often. I've tried multiple flavors such as coconut, taro, and almond milk teas. The quality of the boba isn't as good as what I'm used to in a California. Now that Bambu is open in Viet town, that's where I'll go for my boba needs. It's unfortunate because this location is just a block from my house. Their boba just isn't chewy and soft enough for me. read more

Best milk tea and bubble tea downtown. I try to get a couple of there drinks every time I'm downtown. It's worth the trip and time, even if you aren't traveling as it's in the Metra station. Wonderful drinks and happy people! read more

I love the coconut milk tea with regular boba. I often take lunch at French Market just to get this drink. Great service, courteous and extremely friendly. Definitely a must if you enjoy refreshing beverages! read more

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I had their matcha green tea with tapioca. The tapioca wasn't ready yet when I got there -- I ended up deciding to walk around the market for like 10 minutes before I went back to check on the tapioca (they said it'd be ready in 15 mins but I ain't got time fo dat). It was ready, and I had it. The cup sizes are pretty big. Strong matcha taste and tapioca was nicely made to be chewy and bouncy - my fave! Nice to have a bubble tea place in the west loop/loop area that I can go to. read more

First time here today and there is no doubt that I will be back. Best boba I've had in Chicago so far. We ordered the milk tea with red bean and kumquat and lemon tea. Both were excellent and very refreshing. Not too sweet and just the right amount of ice. The guy who took our order was very nice and helpful with suggestions. Two thumbs up. read more

B I Tea is located on the left side of the French Market, if you enter from the main entrance, next to the seating area. Prices are the same as other boba places in Chicago, and the service was great, which is why I'm giving it a 3 star rating rather than 2. I tried the passionfruit tea with boba and got my drink almost immediately after my order was taken. While the tea was good, I was very disappointed with the undercooked boba that I had to pay an additional 50 cents for. Maybe it was because I came during the wrong time when their boba wasn't fully cooked, but I definitely wouldn't order a drink with boba from here again. read more

B.I. Tea & Dim Sum - Passionfruit tea with boba - the tea is good, the boba is not - Bubble Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So glad I decided to venture into French Market in my quest for a refreshing cold drink today. I'm generally a bit of a bbt snob but this place is legit! I would even go so far as to say this is the best bbt in Chicago. Nice selection of milk tea and blended drinks with the standard toppings. I had the matcha smoothie, which was excellent. Prices are standard/reasonable, which is all you can ask for in downtown Chicago. I have a feeling I'll be filling up my buy-10-get-1-free stamp card pretty quickly. read more

If you are hanging out in the French Market in Chicago - stop in for a bubble tea at this place. I recommend the matcha iced version with 2 scoops of boba. read more

B.I. Tea & Dim Sum - Perfect. Staff was friendly and quick. Worth every penny - Bubble Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Something you should know when choosing your tea is that if you get anything with fruit flavoring, they just mix in powder, not fresh fruit. I got mango milk tea and my fiancé got a strawberry ice blend and they were both overly sweet with a powdery after-taste. The boba itself was great and there was a generous helping of it and I'd want to try the other mix-ins like popping boba and grass jelly, but as far as the tea itself, I'd stick to milk tea or one of their fruit teas here unless you want something that's pretty artificial tasting. read more

Meat to bun ratio is not very good, and the chicken bun has zero flavor. The bubble tea is excellent.

The taro bubble tea was very good. However, when I went, they were out of the boba (tapioca pearls)! How can you be a bubble tea place and run out of boba?!? I got the lychee jelly instead, which was a pretty good substitute. Overall, B.I. tea has delicious bubble tea. I would definitely go back but hopefully they will have unlimited supply of boba next time. read more

Hands down THE best bubble tea in downtown/westloop area. Really great tea flavors and has variety of add-ons! Much better than what I had in Chinatown read more

B.I. Tea & Dim Sum - Bubble Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great BOBA! The Taro milk tea was stupendous! The flavor was authentic and definitely the best I've experienced. Stop in, you will not be disappointed! read more