This place looked super aesthetic from the photos, but the drinks were quite mediocre. My family and I came here and paid $7.50 for a milk tea with pearls. The milk tea tasted alright although it was not as strong as i would have liked. The pearls were....bad. Some of them were hard and not chewy as expected. I'm not sure if the pearls have been sitting out for a while or if it was undercooked to begin with, but that is an area of improvement I'd like to see. I do like the pretty glass jar the boba comes in though, and our server was very friendly and welcoming. Props for being eco friendly. read more

Bearology - Bubble Tea Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

A friend brought me a Mango Dragon slush with boba. It was cool and refreshing, not overly sweet, although def more Dragon than mango. The boba was chewy and great! The returnable jar means I'll have to go back again (or send my friend). Ah, planning what to order next. read more

Bearology - Mango Dragonfruit Slush - Bubble Tea Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

I personally ordered the strawberry and banana smoothie with boba. My sister and mother also ordered drinks. All three drinks took less than 5 minutes to be done. My drink itself tasted spectacular. Although, the boba had a little fragrance taste to it. It wasn't a deal breaker, but it was a little odd to me. My mother also ordered a Belgian waffle. It took a bit more time than expected, but not too long. There is only one worker here currently, and they give out great service and it is obvious that they are trying their best to make our experience a great one. The service is quick and the decorations are very enjoyable. There are claw machines that we tried out, and also a cotton candy maker that is currently out of order. There are many decorative flowers and other types of decor. The mood is very chill and this is a great place to hangout! read more

Bearology - Strawberry Banana Smoothie, Belgian waffle - Bubble Tea Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

Always looking for new or different boba places to try! The place is so cute! Clean and bright! Service was great and the staff were friendly! They have waffles as an only option for food. Next time I come I will get that! Definitely will come back. The drinks we got were all yummy & refreshing! read more

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Been meaning check this place out for a while! Super cute drink shop with ample seating. Quiet ambience so great place for chatting up with friends. I liked they have self checkout portals, and that they don't use as much plastic! The glass containers can get you 10% off of the next order-- definitely will get me to come back, what a great incentive. They have many interesting options, but the one that really caught my eyes was the sesame smoothie. It can go right or very wrong, but I wanted to take a risk in trying. Black sesame smoothie with aloe vera and chia seeds-- this was a success! I love how it looks, first of all, the aesthetic is very enticing to me. To my surprise, it's not super sweet, which is amazing. The sesame flavor comes through, and so does a bit banana, interestingly. I personally really liked the texture of the chia seeds, so added that. The aloe also was really good, it's not the pulps you see in Korean aloe drinks, it feels like actual aloe chunks, and not the chewy jello type. Definitely not cheap, as the base was $7+ and with 2 toppings plus tips comes to $10. But I'd gladly back for a the same order. Though I'm excited to try other ones they come up with! read more

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This place seems like it's mostly for the 'gram. They have a really nicely decorated interior and a cool bear logo. They sell their drinks in hip-looking mason jars. They also have a One Piece promo where you can buy sets of glass One Piece jars. Their boba didn't really impress me, though. We got the classic pearl milk tea. The boba was hard. The drink was a tad too sweet even with 50% sugar. The tea flavor was nice and strong, though. Pretty overpriced at $7-7.50 a drink, especially for a place this far out in the suburbs. read more

Bearology - Pearl milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

While shopping around the Vernon hills area, we stumbled upon Bearology and noticed it was a new business that opened near us! It was located in a strip right by the Walmart. Once you walk int, immediately to the right you'll wait in line where you'll walk up to the register and place your own order, then you'll take a seat and wait for your name to be called. We decided to try the butterfly lemonade and the 24k golden drinks. They had tons to choose from that this decision took quite some time to decide. (All great options which was why it was SO hard!) The butterfly lemonade was yummy! I highly recommend stirring it because drinking because otherwise you'll only taste the lemonade (which is pretty sour alone, haha!) You also have the opportunity to add a jelly, we opted for the aloe jelly and it was nice and refreshing. The 24k beverage was more of a tamarind flavor. At first we were questioning whether or not to drink it because it was so shimmery and pretty. We decided to drink it because we could always go back! And it was delicious!! The beverages are served in glass mason jars and flasks! They are meant to be reusable, so you can bring them back and receive a discount to try other drinks. We also opted to get the large reusable boba straw too so we can help reduce waste! The cafe was pretty busy, and restrooms are not open to the public yet. All in all, it was super fun and we will definitely be back with our mason jars to try out all of the other drinks! read more

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Cute place that just opened up recently across from Hawthorn Mall, right next to the Wal-Mart. The place is pretty big and spacious, with minimal decor except for the large pink flower wall, and bear. You walk straight up to the counter and they have 3 kiosk set up for you to place your order. You first select your drink, and then pick a free topping, and you can substitute your milk option (also for free) and adjust your level of sweetness. The kiosk was very user friendly and easy to use. Then you pay- not sure if they accept cash, but they do accept card and electronic payment (ex Apple Pay). Then you wait for your drink. I ordered a brown sugar frosted milk with boba bubble tea. The milk was like slushy, and the boba and brown sugar were at the bottom of my cup. I also ordered a strawberry banana smoothie. I love how the drinks were served in actual glass jars with a twist on metal lid. You can definitely reuse these at home, recycle them, or bring them back to the store and receive 10% off your next order. How environmentally friendly! You also have the option of buying a stainless steel boba straw for $$. The drinks I ordered were $7.50 each, a little pricey but you have to make up the cost for the glass jars somehow. read more

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Obsessed with this boba place! I've had the banana milk tea and the strawberry milk tea here so far and both were fabulous. I love that they give you your drink in a glass jar, which is easily reusable. If you bring back your jar, you get 10% off; if you bring back 10 glass jars, you get a free drink. Fabulous! read more

Bearology - Bubble Tea Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

Super cute place with lots of seating options. I ordered a coffee milk tea at the counter and got my drink pretty fast. I like the fact the milk tea come in a reusable jar. The milk tea has a good amount of sweetness and coffee flavor. I definitely would come back to try the other flavors. read more

Bearology - Coffee Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

Seriously the best Boba place I've ever been to. So many cute variations and the best part is the glass jar the drink comes in!!! My kids loved the cotton candy vending machine! We got a flower bouquet. So unique I'm planing on coming back today to show the rest of my kids! Huge hit!!! read more

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Hands down the best milk tea in the area. I like the flavor of their milk tea because it's the perfect mix of tea and dairy. The flavor is always consistent every time I visit this location. Lastly, if you prefer a place with a nice aesthetic, I have not come across a better option in the area. read more

Bearology - Original Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

We tried the pink lemonade with mango bobas & the mango smoothie with jelly. Service was a little slow, it seemed like there was only 2 people there and only one was making the drinks. It was a cute setup inside with a cotton candy vending machine. read more

Bearology - Interior - Bubble Tea Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

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So happy that there is a new bubble tea shop in town! Easy ordering system. We ordered strawberry banana, black sugar, and jasmine milk tea with tapioca. I like that you can customize the ice, sweetness, etc. we love the glass jars it comes in! Also, it is a large space so perfect for groups! Cannot wait to try the other items! read more

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I came back wanting to give this place another shot, and I love it. We did get our drinks fast, and they were delicious. The staff as well was very friendly. I also loved the Cotten candy machine and overall the aesthetic of the place. read more

Bearology - Cotten Candy - Bubble Tea Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

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I had the 24k gold drink which is a tamarind flavored juice. The atmosphere is wonderful and it is a wonderful gem tucked next to Walmart. The service is fast and friendly with all the options customizable at the touchscreen. The glass containers are reusable and you can get a discount when you bring them back to use on other orders. read more

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I finally got to try this place at this new adorable location. There are very few boba places in the area and I'm so glad this place popped up! Not only is it very aesthetically pleasing inside with an adorable picture wall, the quality of the tea & boba are just as good! The customer service was also a 10/10 experience. I will definitely be back to try their milk teas next! read more

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First time visiting this location and I loved it! The quality, taste, and service reflects the service I have received at the Schaumburg which is an amazing trait to have now that they are opening more locations. What I really appreciated from this specific location was the environment and the open concept of the space (plus there's lots of parking). It's a well lit space, clean, and low traffic which made the space welcoming to sit and catch up with a friend or get work done. Overall I recommend this location if you'd like to sit down and enjoy your Bearology drink instead of on-the-go. Can't wait to visit again! read more

Bearology - Banana Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

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No one else was inside. Ordered at a kiosk. Easy to order. LOVE the glass jars (less waste). Got a brown sugar tea with oat milk and taro with oat. Normally I get regular sugar, but this was very sweet. Next time I might do 1/2 sugar. It was ok, but with so many options around not sure this would be my top place. Saved our jars to repurpose. read more

Omg this place is beyond adorable!!! Plus, reusable containers that give you a 10% discount when brought back? Yes, please! I got a caramel iced latte with boba, and Anthony got coffee milk tea with boba, and we got the brown sugar boba waffle to share. We also got the pink lemonade shimmer flask because why not. It was too pretty to pass up. They have a flower wall with their logo for Instagram pics and a cotton candy machine that makes the prettiest cotton candy designs. The drinks were on point, and the waffle was warm and tasty. Would definitely come back! Can't wait to try the rest of the menu! read more

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great place for some solid boba tea; efficient & quick service, and lots of customization options! read more

Bearology - Bubble Tea Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

If the branding doesn't convince you to come here then the milk tea should! Everything looks better in a glass jar and the procedure of ordering and receiving is fun! The flavors and tapioca were spot on. At the time we went there were special shimmer drinks that I'll definitely have to try next time we're in! Will definitely be back! read more

Bearology - Original Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

This is a decent bubble tea spot that is a bit pricier but worth it for a few reasons. I enjoyed the ambiance which is nice to hangout or to study. We ordered a black tea and butterfly lemonade which I had never tried before. The lemonade was good since it wasn't sweetened (by request) and the black tea also had a great taste. I felt quite refreshed and satisfied with my drink. If I come here again, I will definitely be trying the milk tea! read more

The packaging is terrible, the lid is not sealed and the plastic bag is leaking......can not drink it. Such a waste of money. read more

Bearology - Coffee boba milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

We really enjoyed our boba. We had 3 different flavors. They were fresh and delicious. The inside was clean and there were plenty of photo op areas. Service was prompt and they were kind and helpful although you place your orders through the tablet. read more

Customer service was amazing. It was a 10 out of 10. With no hesitation, they gave me a refund on my drink plus the free drink that they gave me first. All of them served with a smile on their face, giving an amazing experience. read more

Bearology - The refund drink and the original drink is in this photo. -Watermelon Slush -Watermelon Slush (w/ strawberry boba) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

Cute little bubble tea place near the major shopping areas (Hawthorn mall, Walmart, target). I like that they give you glass jars but the price reflects it for sure. The boba was good and the tea was sweet but not overly so. They've got lots of pretty layered lemonades and other drinks I'd like to try. I'll be back for sure! read more

This Bearology is my favorite Bearology location to visit! The taste and texture of the drinks are always consistent and the boba is always fresh! Compared to other locations, the VH location typically has less traffic and plenty of space to sit and enjoy your drink. Service is always great and staff is always ready to offer suggestions or answer any questions you may have. Aside from a variety of flavors and boba, they also offer other treats such as waffles and lemonades. If you're a frequent customer, you can bring your glass back for 10% off your next drink. read more

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Omg it is the cutest joint ever. It's right next to Walmart that's probably why it's overlooked but people who know , know that they have the Best slushy drinks and smoothies ever and my goodness their signature shimmer drink. I went by myself to check it out before I take my kids and I am so happy to have found this gem. This is going to be our summer hangout corner. read more

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Bearology. Hm. What can I say about this place? Ah, yes! I love the cups, whoops...I mean glasses! The decor of the place is...okay. Way too big for what little they have inside. As far as the actual drinks, they're decent. I love boba, I love tea, I love fruit and this place does a decent job of combining everything I love. Unfortunately, in the end..it's not my cup of tea. I think the prices are a little steep for what you get, however, I'm thinking the fact they actually utilize glasses instead of paper or plastic cups may have to do with that. Boba is boba, chewy and delicious but the drinks...I'm indifferent too. Ive tried the Thai iced tea which was alright in addition to the mango berry green tea which was okay. All in all, cute place, fun drinks but I may have to be in a mood to try this place again, it's not some place where I would go to because im craving boba. The employees are always sweet so they definitely get an A+ there and I love their use of glass jars to help reduce plastic waste. read more

We went to bearology because we were carving some good bubble tea, and this place was near us so we took a quick stop there. We went inside and it is so cute in there I absolutely love the vibe. This place is a bit pricey but they come in reusable glass cups which is so nice! Their bubble to a plus and is pretty good for a local everyday bubble tea store.for the price the size is a bit small, but every thing else is pretty good. Propel there are nice and make it fast. Recommend. read more

Visited on opening day and got one of the best bubble milk teas since living in Taiwan. Super cute and will definitely be back with our reusable glass cups again! read more

Bearology - Classic bubble milk tea, ordered with 50% sugar - Bubble Tea Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

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OMGsh, this is the first time I've ever tried boba drinks! I am so hooked now after trying them at Bearology! I purchased three drinks total: Coffee Milk Tea, Butterfly Lemonade, and Pink Lemonade...all w/ boba! BTW - This place is so cute and the drinks w/ its glass containers are so, so beautiful! read more

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Soo happy that they opened a location at Vernon Hills!!! Loved their service and ambience! I got my fav- the brown sugar frosted milk! Definitely will go there again! read more

Bearology - Brown Sugar Frosted Milk - Bubble Tea Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

Aesthetic: it's super aesthetic. The drink itself is very instagrammable and super cute. There are plenty of sitting space available in this location so it's a good place to hangout with friends. I think it's cool that you can get 10% off when you come back with bubble tea glass. It's a good way to stand out as a business and also save the environment. Drinks: I was so excited to try this location because it was closer to home. Unfortunately, I'm not sure if it was just the day or the person who made mine didn't do the best job but the drink was watery. I tried my sister's as well and there was barely any flavor. It did got better when I was drinking it but I was disappointed because I was super excited to try their bubble tea. I don't know if it's because I had high expectation for this place or just the day but I will come back again and have it a try and if it gets better, I will update my review. I'm just bummed because there isn't many bubble tea places in my area and I was excited to try a chain that was very promising. I tried the schaumburg location and their bubble tea was decent. Customer service: the customer service was really good. They were nice to me and I had a very short encounter with them but they were super nice to me so no complaints in that aspect. Overall, I really wanted this establishment to be a good bubble tea place that I can go to. They had a big place to hangout and drink bubble tea, it's close by, and it's cute. I also like that they try to save the environment with glass containers. Unfortunately, it wasn't as great as I thought it would be. Maybe it was my high expectations or my excitement or maybe it was the day. I definitely will come back and see if it's the store itself or just the day. I hope I'm proven wrong and the quality gets better because I really like the store, aesthetic, and location read more

Place is cute, staff is nice from what little you interact with them, but overall this place is a bit of a let down. When we came in only a few hours after opening, they were out of boba entirely. We also came to try and get one of the cute bear jars, but they didn't have them available for purchase. The drinks were alright, nothing special, and not quite worth the price. The place is nice aesthetic wise, but if you want good tea and to actually get boba, try another shop. Also none of the negativity is pointed towards the staff -- from what we can tell, there was only one person working the whole shop. read more

I love that you can keep the jars and flasks, the drinks taste great, and I love my flask and jar! read more

Bearology - Matcha latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

Amazing tea great service. HIGHLY recommended. Cute little shop to hang out with friends read more

Bearology - Strawberry milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

Really nice place and i'm glad it is close by. The kids loved it and we enjoyed the boba team. Loved the glass bottles/containers and the 10% if you bring them back is a nice touch read more

First time trying Boba and I really enjoyed the place. The service was great and she even recommended us some drinks. They also let you keep the cups which is a nice plus. 8/10 read more