The Vietnamese coffee here is great and I do not have to add anything to it. It most definitely…read morehelped me stay up for night shift too. I like the place and how they have room in the back for games and to enjoy meetings or just hanging out as a group.

Came in today and their machine was down so paying with card wasn't possible for 10 ish minutes…read moreuntil the got it working again. The workers dealt with this so well and built a caring and fun environment in the process. Also (most importantly) I only ever come here when I'm in town and it's one of the first places I visit. Their popcorn chicken is AMAZING. Def recommend

Excellent taro milk tea--creamy, flavorful, and one of the better versions I've had. I also love…read morethat they offer red bean and tofu pudding as toppings/options, which you don't see at every boba shop. Great spot when you want something beyond the usual boba menu. The to-go packaging is thoughtful and convenient.

The mango refresher was the best thing here. The crème brûlée and matcha were not good. Both were…read morewatery and had an artificial tasting component to them. Clean store with a few seating options. You have to order at the kiosk if you're using a card. They only take cash orders at register.

While TSAOCAA (朝茶) has had a presence around the country, this is the first and only location in…read moreHouston proper. The West U area already lacked a proper bubble tea option, making its arrival that much more satisfying. Sadly, during the heat of summer just after their second anniversary, it abruptly closed. While the shop was small, they still had a number of tables for small groups and solo action. Given the tables were completely translucent glass, the plain acoustic tile ceilings with florescent lighting and very standard bathroom sign made the place feel like an office more than a cafe. The bright orange logo side wall was a nice touch, but still presented a contrasting vibe that was hard to shake. The drinks did not fare much better, but were at least consistent. The roasted oolong milk tea and slushes were always the go-to and the swirls and fruit teas were the ones to avoid. The food was a bit all over the place, from "cubie breads" to mochi donuts and fries. They worked as easy snacks on the go, but never overshadowed the drinks. Customer service was always a crapshoot, thus like many bubble tea cafes, the self-ordering kiosk was easy to consider. Prices were semi-reasonable given the neighborhood, which was a semi-win in itself. While I do hope for the best of this location, the one thing that still presents a challenge is the limited parking. Since it's a shared strip of only a couple of spots for each business, there is little street parking to compensate for the limited front side parking. For fans of the TSAOCAA brand and looking for a fix, the Katy store is the only remaining Houston-area location.

Tsaocaa has some of the best fruity drinks in the area-the mango pomelo is especially good and a…read moremust-try. I've ordered from here multiple times for delivery to the Medical Center, and the drinks always arrive fresh, cold, and never watered down. I've even ordered from Too Good to Go for their grab bag, and received a variety of "surprise drinks." I appreciate that you can adjust the sugar and ice levels, and the drinks are consistently not overly sweet. There's not a ton of boba competition in the West U area, but this spot is definitely top tier. Bonus: they offer rose tea, which is surprisingly hard to find outside of Chinatown. Definitely a go-to for quality boba!

A tried and true boba spot in the loop, conveniently located in Highland village. The interior is…read morespacious and bright. Their toppings are solid, I enjoy the silky egg puddings and chewy boba. Their classic milk tea is consistently solid, but I also enjoy switching it up with Oolong tea with milk foam. If you're looking for quality boba, I definitely recommend checking this place out!

Such a cute, clean spot right in Highland Village! The ambiance is super chill and comfy, making it…read morea great place to relax or hang out with friends. Definitely come here for the milk tea and Thai tea .. they are both so good and super refreshing. Highly recommend checking it out!

My family were visiting the area for a wedding and noticed this Gong Cha in the area. We decided to…read moreget a few drinks from here since it's what we were familiar with on the East Coast. We ordered the Earl Gray milk tea with herbal jelly, a peach green tea with aloe vera and a strawberry milk tea with strawberry milk foam and star jelly. The drinks were all very good, fresh and exactly the way we customized them. The staff and owner were all friendly and got our order made relatively quickly. While we were waiting the owner was talking to us, asking if we were visiting. Maybe because of the way we talked but when he found out we were from the east coast he really chatted us up because he had family there as well. Overall, very nice guy but the whole time he was talking he reminded me of a Family Guy character but couldn't quite put my finger on it. I wonder if anyone else got the same feeling

I visited other Gong Cha locations in Houston and this one had the friendliest staff. The decor is…read morecute and it was clean. Our Matcha was good and I look forward to going back soon.

I go to this location quite often as it is near my dance studio (and I enjoy a little treat after…read moredragging myself out of my apartment to willingly move my body for 2 hours). There is free parking in the garage attached to the building. The workers here are always super friendly, though when it gets a little busy you can be waiting for a while. I came in around 8pm one night and despite there only being two other parties waiting in the room, it took almost 10 minutes for my drink to come out. I also want to add that this location tends to run sweet - usually I get my KFT drinks with 30% sugar but this time around, my 30% sugar mango green tea tasted like a 100% sugar drink. The label clearly stated 30% sugar so either their drinks tend to run sweet OR someone made my drink wrong (either way, not great). That's the 1 star off. But otherwise, a solid option. As an added plus, several of the other restaurants nearby (such as Jinya) will actually allow you to take your KFT drinks inside! :)

Standard KFT with a few tables but not super spacious. Workers are friendly. Can park in garage…read more Mainly writing this review to let everyone know that if you place an online/mobile order, you'll need to go to the window to let them know you have a pickup order. Otherwise it will just be kept in the back and they won't call it out along with in-person orders.

Came here for the first time. We ordered the Dirty Boba Latte and the Ube Boba Latte. Both were…read moreflavorful and delicious. Loved the Dirty Boba the most and it came with a piece of custard or flan. Staff are friendly. Lots of tables to sit at to include the rest of the food court. The parking lot is small and tight so I wouldn't bring a huge truck in here. The gate automatically lets you in, but you can pay on your way out and they don't validate here.

Service was quick and nice. They give buzzers so you can grab food from other places. Good amount…read moreof selections available. The drinks looked good. The mango fluff I got was a little too artificial tasting for my liking.

This place is in a nice area next to Roostar Vietnamese Grill restaurant. Interior was very simple,…read morespacious, and clean. Had a few seating area with outlets which is great if you're planning to stay there to study/do work. I was looking at the menu intensely and the girl taking the order just stood there staring at me. Made me kinda feel uncomfortable and rushed. There wasn't anyone behind me btw. She was nice though, and made me a peach oolong tea (wasn't on the menu). Unfortunately, it tasted very watered down. I got it 100% sweet and it wasn't very sweet. It tasted good, just very watered down so it barely had much flavor. I also got their brown sugar milk tea with 75% sugar and light boba. It's a must every time I try a new boba spot. The presentation was nice but again, I was disappointed in the drink. The boba was chewy but not in a super soft chewy way. The drink's sweetness was good, I could've gotten 50% to be honest. The tea flavor just wasn't hitting. It also tasted a bit watered down.

Teapresso is probably my favorite tea/boba shop in the center of Houston outside of the options in…read moreBellaire/Chinatown. I really enjoyed a recent trip when I got the lavender rose green tea with grass jelly. It had very prominent floral notes without being too perfumey or artificial. Their grass jelly was on the sweeter side, but texturally was soft and easily drinkable through the larger straw. They have a variety of teas, toppings, and even coffee options. Definitely stop by if you're near Eado.

This place is known for their cheese tea. They use quality ingredients for their drinks. When they…read morelaunch a new limited time drink, they always have bogo for a day. The service was good. The worker gave me some recommendations of their best sellers. This place is very small, so it more like a grab & go, which is perfect because it's located at the mall. You can get a drink & walk around the mall. If you want to have a seat, there's a some seating in front or in the food court. The triple supreme matcha latte was my favorite. It's matcha overload; matcha infused cheese cloud, matcha mochi, & matcha jelly added to their matcha latte. It's so creamy & very matcha forward; highly recommend for a matcha lover. The coconut mango blue was yummy & refreshing. It had a good mango flavor. Overall, their drinks are carefully curated. I can't wait to try their limited time drinks.

Ambiance: There was a small wait when ordering this drink. It is downstairs near the ice rink. The…read moreservice is mediocre. Coconut mango boom: This drink was fine but it is not my favorite. It is super creamy and milky but I don't taste coconut shining through. Additionally, I got a slight hint of mango flavoring but I wish there was more. It really doesn't have a strong mango or coconut flavor.

I came in on the coldest Friday ever. I have tried their matcha before but today I wanted soup and…read morea grilled cheese. They ran out of their delicious tomato soup so I changed my order last minute to the club sandwich. The sandwich comes with fries and Y'ALL, this sandwich is sooo good. It is gourmet and worth the money. And what's up with their ketchup!? It's for sure house made. I need the ketchup in a bottle for my house! So good! They have so many food and dessert options for all day. Come and plug your laptop in and try their food. It's always busy here when I come but people are more than willing to share their tables and chairs.

There was a lot of seating and outlets which was really good! The London fog was good nothing…read morespecial 6/10! The pumpkin bread was really yummy and moist 8.5/10. The service was very quick and friendly. The environment is casual and chill!