CHAGEE Modern Teahouse is a modern Chinese tea concept that focuses on tea-forward drinks rather…read morethan the typical overly sweet bubble tea experience. We walked into a polished, contemporary space with a premium feel, the kind of place that feels closer to a specialty tea café than a traditional boba shop. The branding, presentation, and overall atmosphere are a big part of the appeal, creating a space that feels designed for both grabbing a drink and hanging out. The interior is clean and intentional, with a design that elevates the experience beyond a typical tea stop. The biggest strength of CHAGEE is the tea quality. The drinks tend to highlight the actual tea flavor, which makes them stand out from many milk tea shops that rely heavily on sugar or toppings. The jasmine-based drinks are a good example, with a fragrant floral profile that comes through clearly without being perfumed. The menu has a nice balance between classic milk teas and more unique tea creations. The drinks are generally less sweet and more focused on the tea itself, so it works well for anyone who wants something different from standard boba. The downside is that the drinks can feel a little expensive compared to other tea shops, especially since most of the appeal comes from the quality of the tea rather than large portions or lots of toppings. The portions are reasonable, but the cost reflects the premium positioning of the brand. The main issue with CHAGEE is consistency and wait times. Some locations can get extremely crowded, and the popularity sometimes creates long lines that make the experience less convenient. The ordering process is usually organized, but the wait can be difficult to justify when the final drink is more of a solid tea experience rather than something completely unique. Service is generally friendly, and the staff seem well trained despite the busy environment. They handle the flow efficiently, but the volume can test the operation's capacity. CHAGEE feels like a premium tea shop aimed at people who appreciate the flavor of tea itself. It is not necessarily the place to go if you want a dessert-like boba drink loaded with toppings, but it is a good option for jasmine tea, oolong, and more refined milk tea flavors. The atmosphere and presentation add to the experience, though the long waits and higher prices may determine whether it becomes a regular stop or just a place to try once. For what it does, it executes the concept well, offering a drink that feels more like a tea experience than a sugary treat.

I wanted to give Chagee a try because of all the hype, but overall, I found it just okay…read more One of my biggest frustrations was that some drinks don't allow you to customize the ice level or sweetness, which is something I generally expect from a tea or boba shop. Being able to adjust a drink to your personal preference is a big part of the experience for me. The store itself is beautiful and clearly designed with social media in mind. It's stylish, modern, and definitely very Instagram-friendly. However, it felt like the focus was more on the branding and aesthetics than on the tea itself. The drinks were decent, but nothing particularly memorable. If you're looking for a trendy spot to take photos or see what the buzz is about, it might be worth a visit. But if you're a serious tea drinker or looking for what I'd consider a true boba tea shop experience, I probably wouldn't recommend it as my first choice.

Came back to this place after a yelp event. I didn't purchase any food. There are many…read moreinteresting drink choices. The price is not that bad. The service was good. The ambiance is fine. Several places to sit. Parking is in a shared lot and it's free. By the way, that laxative drink that they offer doesn't work right away. Expect results the next day.

I enjoyed my drink just fine, however the overall experience was a little lackluster. To start,…read morethere was no employee at the counter to ask any questions or help with ordering. They have a screen to place your order but there was a line and it took a REALLY long time for each party to order. It would be helpful if they had another screen for ordering or someone stationed at the front to also take orders. My friend who is vegan wanted to ask some questions about their drinks and someone finally came over who was not very friendly or helpful. It is nice they have a vegan menu! No food at all. I know other boba shops usually have baked goods or other cooked food, but nothing like that here. I got the lemon green tea with boba. It was super refreshing. It tasted just like the canned Arizona green tea. The boba was softer than I prefer, I like it a little more chewy. Overall, I've had better boba. It is nice that they have a lot of seating inside.

Found this place on Yelp and had to immediately come check it out the next day and i'm in love…read more Big, creamy ice cream scoops for $5 with a plethora of amazing and unique flavors to choose from - coco floss was yummy! Also loved the little rice dumplings, curry puffs, chiffon cupcakes, and filled pancake rolls... all for a good deal too. Can't wait to be back to try more things like their drinks, banana muffins, and get more chiffon cupcakes!

I pulled into this strip mall to get dinner from Pa Old and spotted CoCo's storefront. Not knowing…read morethey were at closing time, they still warmly invited me in and I took a quick gander at their end-of-the-day offerings. A few other people arrived just after me, but they seemed to know it was closing. Oops! Once it dawned on me, I grabbed a couple of too tempting items and made my way forward. I was pleasantly asked how I would like to pay and I said whichever is convenient. Of course the register had been closed out, so Apple Pay was handy. I apologized for not being aware and was waved off with a smile and heartfelt 'No worries.' Later at home, the brightly colored tapioca and coconut treats were an absolute delight, but the sticky rice mango for just $10 was an absolute MUST! Now I know, when I'm craving this dessert, I can head to CoCo's - in the MIDDLE of business hours! - to repeat this lovely treat. Parking is easy and free and it's in the heart of Thai Town, so it's legit! I also am curious to see how many more tempting baked goods, hot grab-to-go snacks and desserts are offered during peak hours. Many shelves of unique(to me) eats are well displayed and prices are well marked. It feels like a neighborhood bakery and snack shop, which is exactly what it is. Very comfortable, welcoming, clean and nice. Items are made fresh to be consumed fresh. Don't purchase more than you can eat on the day. I can see where that would be a challenge in the future, but it's a challenge I'm willing to accept. Cheers! "CC"

So happy to have a Heytea in Beverly Hills…read more Like any Heytea, seating inside is limited, the lines can get long, but the drinks are tasty and, especially if you can beat the crowd, well worth the wait. They have an extensive menu as is typical for Heytea, but given how standard the menu is across locations, don't stress out if you can't try every drink at this one.

I've been to Heytea a few times, and I'm glad the line has gotten shorter! Also, the renovations at…read morethe Beverly Hills location definitely make the feel more spacious. There's also seating now, which I don't think there was before! I got the Mango Grapefruit Book this time, and it was not too sweet! There's a really strong mango and coconut flavor, though the grapefruit can be a little bitter. The service worker there was also very kind and answered a lot of my and the other guests' questions. I definitely think this location is worth checking out! For a parking tip, park at the Beverly Hills Public Parking garage down the street. It's one hour free!

I thought this was an elegant and fun looking tea spot. The drinks here were delicious as well. I…read moreonly want to hear a couple months ago, but it looks like the place is permanently closed. :( They might have other locations in the general area. The way to order here was primarily from a kiosk with people helping you out if needed. I came by to grab a drink before meeting some friends for dinner. I ordered a Matcha white champaca salted cheese. The only thing I really knew about this drink was the Matcha part lol. But it looked and sounded amazing so I went with it. It was really good! Interesting flavors for sure. I really enjoyed the drink that I got here. If this place is truly closed it's really sad. Hopefully I could go to another location soon.

Yelp incorrectly lists this location as closed, but they're still fully open today. Tried the…read moredancong oolong milk tea and the gardenia milk tea. Both were tea forward and smooth. Not as sweet as other tea shops, so their recommended 70% sweetness is more like 50% elsewhere. Menu is mainly milky drinks, so not the place for people who prefer brewed fruit teas. Would recommend if you like milk teas on the delicate side. Their tiny parking lot is awkward and cramped, so you're better off grabbing street parking nearby.

Enjoyed our visit and delicious specialty coffee and milk tea drinks at Sunright Tea Studio in…read moreLittle Tokyo this Saturday. Sunright Tea Studio is so welcoming and gives off such a sweet and festive ambiance. The studio is so spacious and has a beautiful Christmas tree in the center with area for sitting. We ordered our drinks from the kiosks and we're still able to communicate with the 2 baristas. The baristas were great and helpful in recommending their specialty coffee and milk tea drinks. We ordered the Signature Iced Coffee, Strawberry Matcha Latte, Chocolate Oreo Brûlée and Chocolate Oreo Frostie. The Signature Iced Coffee is a Vietnamese Highland double blend while the Strawberry Matcha Latte is premium matcha from Japan with 4 seasons oolong tea layered with organic milk and fresh strawberries. The Chocolate Oreo Frostie on the otherhand is a rich yet refreshing chocolate ice-blended frostie infused with a generous scoop of crushed oreos. So good! Last but not least, the Chocolate Oreo Brûlée is a velvety chocolate latte swirled with creme brulee foam and served with crushed Oreos. This is one is good yet it's too sweet for me. Can't wait to try other milk tea and specialty coffee drinks on their menu next week/

My drink was amazing!! Nothing to complain about! Since I…read moreordered on the kiosk I didn't really have any type of service. Only the employee calling my name for my drink that was it. The biggest complaint I have unfortunately was the inside was very dirty! None of the menu screens were on, one kiosk was out of order, under the seating was very very dirty almost looks like mold. There are supplies everywhere as if there is no storage area. This place looks like maybe at one time it was packed with customers and well kept up but now literally looks VERY UNKEPT! Truly unfortunate because the drinks are amazing. I'd probably come back and hopefully next time around it's cleaner inside! Anyway here are some pics of the amazing drink I had!

This tea lab was honestly one of the best places I have been to in the LA area. The location of the…read moreshop is so nice with multiple shops near. The service is amazing and the drinks are made so fast! We ordered 5 drinks and they were ready so quickly! The ambiance is so cute as well. I love all the lights and aesthetic of the shop. I highly highly recommend!

Drinks are high quality and they were very fast!…read more Staff was very friendly and accommodating. The shop was clean and pretty empty so I got my order quickly.

Love this place and love that they use Straus organic milk too…read more Am counting down the days til they bring back the seasonal red bean mochi -- had it in March and fell in love. Came back to try two other drinks -- earl grey tea and a matcha with jelly -- and both were excellent. Cute decor and welcome place to pause and have a treat on my way to H Mart / Daiso or running errands in general .

The Pecan Creme Brulee Milk Tea here was just okay. The best part of it was the brulee cream top…read morewhich was warm, creamy, and tasty! However, I don't think it meshed well with the rest of the drink. I couldn't really taste the tea flavor since there was so much going on in terms of flavor, temperature, and texture when I mixed everything. I also added honey boba and those were inconsistent. Some felt soft while some tasted old. My least favorite part was the graininess of the drink. Not sure if it's from the pecan, but it wasn't the most pleasant for me. Overall though, this was still not a terrible drink. However, I wouldn't say this was worth $9. I would probably give this stop another shot if I was in the area craving boba, but would opt for a more simple drink.