As someone who makes their own matcha everyday, it's always a hit or miss when I buy matcha…read moreoutside. After trying two other disappointing matcha shops in Chicago, I definitely think Gathers Tea Bar is a HIT. Their plain matcha latte is not bad, but I would recommend their mango or strawberry matcha latte!

Got stuck in Chicago for two extra days so I was needing a matcha kick badly! So Yelp suggested…read morethis spot. Wasn't far from my hotel and I got on the bus a few stops. Bright and airy inside. Fast service. It was good. The creamsicle flavor is unique. But the matcha here isn't high quality like I'm used to at spots in New York. But Like I said it was still good and I drank it ALL.

Some of my all time favorite boba! I've gotten variations of their brown sugar milk teas and it has…read morehit every time! You order at a kiosk so minimal interactions with the actual workers, but they're very quick in getting orders out. This place has a very girly atmosphere, lots of pink and grills so if you're looking for a good photo this is a great place for it. Lots of comfy seating as well!

Stopped in as my sister and I were craving a bubble tea. We were happily surprised by the beautiful…read moredecor, plentiful seating and large menu of drink options. It drinks came out quickly and just as we ordered! Nice experience here!

I got soooo lucky and randomly walked in during their seasonal Thai tea and coconut soft serve ice…read morecream!! I LOVE COCONUT SO MUCH I WAS SO HAPPY I COULD EXPLODE!! We tried the coconut soft serve and added on a $1 mochi bites. This was so so so so so good - tasted just like that coconut milk drink in a black skinny tin can with the Asian lady in a funny pose IYKYK. Literally my childhood!! My fav drink ever basically converted into a creamy milky smooth soft serve cup. I wish they'd keep this flavor forever cuz I'd go every day if I could tbh. There's a few seats inside with cute Dora's on decor, and the service is super quick!

(Kari's Rating 9.5/10)…read more I always stop by here after know or whatever does adventure I've gone on and I think in way too full to get dessert but-NOPE! I always have room for Kurimu. When I went, I got two scoops of the cereal and milk flavor ice cream in a cone and they made it into a duck or some sort of cute animal. Wow it was adorable! I'd come here alone for the aesthetic, staff and attention to detail they out into their ice creams. Friday and Saturday night expect a line but it's definitely worth it! Unfortunately I did not take a picture as I ate it that fast!

Pink paradise! Cute boba shop in the heart of Chinatown. I liked that they use REAL FRUIT in their…read moredrinks and not syrups. Since I was visiting I also got the cute bunny ears topper that had a little extra Jebbit that said Chicago on there. Perfect fun little souvenir for my trip. My drink was over $12 but that's because I got the surprise plushie in my cup as well as the bunny ears. #yolo It was still worth it! :)

We shared the watermelon tea and it was super refreshing and not too sweet…read more Also love that they have a mini bean!

I love uni uni! I stopped by real quick for the watermelon coconut milk jasmine green tea with…read morelychee jelly. It's super refreshing for a hot day and I love the watermelon bits that come in it. Lychee jelly is always a fun texture and delicious flavor. We sat and drank our drinks at the table next to the open window. They sometimes have arts and crafts vendors that sell some merch in the store which is cool. I'm always tempted to get the salt and pepper tofu or the popcorn chicken. It takes maybe 5-10 minutes for the orders to come out since everything is made fresh. Uni Uni my favorite boba spot in Wicker Park!

Lychee green tea was so good. Used the kiosk to order and got my drink pretty quickly. I'm not…read morefamiliar with the area (or what it's called) but everything around there was super cute.

Yes sometimes there's a crowd but it ebbs and flows. I'm glad that they staff accordingly compared…read moreto some other of my fav tea places "hey" I'm thinking about you. Nothing in particular except the jasmine tea tastes the same in this location as the one near me in a totally different city and state. That's all we want, right?

I saw Molly Tea all over Instagram and TikTok, so I made sure to stop in during my recent trip to…read moreChinatown. When I arrived, the whole place was empty, but it did fill up with a crowd shortly after I got there. They have self-serve kiosks, so it was really easy to order. My tea was ready for pickup quickly. All of the employees were very courteous. I ordered the gardenia tea with half sweetness. I thought it was nice, but I do wish the floral flavor was just a little stronger. The cups, along with the entire shop, are aesthetically pleasing. I'd come back here for sure the next time I'm in Chinatown.

Solid, tasty taiwanese food!…read more We enjoyed a mix of dishes (chicken bento box for me, beef noodle soup for my boyfriend, as well as fries with Thai seasoning and a boba tea for me). The green beans came as a side with my bento box and were amazing. The ordering system is a little clunky and annoying but we got through it. Vibes in the space are fine, it's an efficient little cafe The biggest thing is that there's really an opportunity for more sauces! For the fries, for the popcorn chicken, for example, a sauce would make a big difference to dip it in. I like this place and expect to be back

Really excellent dining in experience at Taipei. The bento boxes are LOADED with protein and sides…read more Easily enough for 2 meals for me! Their teas were delicious as well. We ordered via a tablet and received our order within 10 minutes. There were folks coming in and out during our dining. Very popular spot on Belmont! Limited seating, but turns over fast!

A Sweet Surprise on Broadway…read more Thanks to Yelp for the invite to check out Bambu at 5010 N Broadway. My family and I stopped by for drinks, and it turned into a fun little discovery. The space itself is quaint and tiny, but nicely decorated. Seating for maybe six small groups, so this is really a grab-and-go spot rather than a place to settle in. I liked that they use self-service kiosks to order. It makes browsing the full menu easy and takes the pressure off when you're deciding with a group. Now, the drinks. This is where Bambu earns its stripes. Expect bold, unusual flavor combinations, and a generous helping of jelly mixed right into the drink. It's not your average boba shop. Every sip felt like a little experiment, and honestly, that's what made it memorable. A couple of things to know before you go. Prices run about 20 percent higher than similar spots nearby, so budget accordingly. And parking is genuinely tough. My advice: park a block away and walk over, or swing by if you're already strolling the neighborhood. Whatever you do, don't double park. Broadway moves fast here, and cars zoom by constantly. Would I go back? Absolutely. Bambu is worth the walk for something a little different. Give me a thumbs up if this gave you a little more insight

Boba coffee yes they have calories count on the menu. If you scan the QR code will tell more the…read moredetails of the nutrition. Very informed. Yes you can change the sweetener level.

We ordered off the ubereats app as each entree came with a drink for a pretty cheap price. The…read morewings and burger surpassed our expectations, but the tea was pretty meh.

Underwhelmed with the boba here, but I believe as a chain, their actual tea is decent…read more Unfortunately I wanted boba at night and wanted to avoid caffeine, so went with a simple fresh milk. At another location, outside of Chicago, I had tea that was solid but the boba was still mediocre. Not sure if it's the franchisees or the actual chain, but the toppings may not be freshly rotated. Double Purple Bubble Fresh Milk - ube lining, ube grounding, milk, and boba. Combo sounds pretty great, but felt like execution was off. Ube lining was decent and smooth, just took some effort to scrape. However I expected the ube at the bottom of the cup to be mashed similarly and it was not. Boba was chewy on the outside but ripped apart easily in the center, almost firm.

Delicious. The kind of place where there's always a kid doing homework or playing with legos at one…read moreof the tables in the back. Built on consistency and neighborhood loyalty. Basically two places in one: * Boba Tea - Grab a drink and walk the park across the street. Fantastic boba texture and flavor. * Restaurant - Focus on the Popcorn Chicken and the Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup A easy place to make a regular haunt.

One of my favorite meals while visiting Chicago! It wasn't too busy and service checked up on us…read moreoften. We got the cucumber salad, popcorn chicken, and fried sweet potatoes to share for appetizers! I got the pork noodle soup for myself and ended the meal with a shared mango shaved ice dessert. I appreciated how the food was authentic with generous portions and overall, delicious. Everyone also liked their entree! Pork noodle soup was a lot more filling than I thought with flavorful broth.