This is one of my favorite matcha spots in all of Chicago! It gets pretty busy sometimes, so expect…read morea wait during their peak hours. It will get a little loud too if it's crowded, so be sure to listen to your order name or number in order to grab your drink at the delivery counter! Probably my 3rd or 4th time visiting, but the drinks always hit the matcha itch each time I love the Strawberry Matcha Latte since it brings a good level of sweetness from the strawberry puree but also the bitterness from the matcha. The matcha has such a deep flavor that with any of the specialty lattes, you don't lose any of that matcha flavoring to the add-ons. The Mango Matcha Latte is also very good! You get a lighter mango taste (in comparison to having a stronger strawberry taste), and you can still taste the depth of the matcha flavor. Even after the ice melting after time, you can still taste the matcha as if it was not watered down. That's how you know you're getting premium quality matcha. tl;dr If you haven't tried Gathers...you're missing out on some delicious matcha.

Cute and busy cafe! We came midday on Saturday and everyone seemed to be here. Good vibes,…read morefast-paced and so many drinks options. I LOVED their menu because they have a good mix of boba, matcha and other decaffeinated drinks. Boba prices are good too, and regular drink is around $5.5 on average. I got mango matcha and I can tell it's a high quality matcha. Even towards the end, the matcha didn't get watered down much (see one of the pictures). The mango didn't taste authentic, but good quality matcha made up for it. Ube monster was also tasty; it has Oreo crumbs on top. The sweetness was just right. Service was fast and there are so many self-check out stations.

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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?

We stopped in here after visiting the gachapon arcade upstairs and immediately noticed how clean…read moreeverything was. The whole shop is really cute, too. They have plushies sitting on the couch in the waiting area and a little floral Instagram wall that's clearly meant for photos. We also very much appreciated that they have a bathroom, which isn't always guaranteed in Chinatown spots. I got the large Fruity Party drink and loved it. It had slices of citrus floating in it plus a rainbow of fruit jellies at the bottom. It was both super refreshing and really pretty. I'd absolutely order it again. My sister got the medium kumquat lemon seasons tea. It was super strong and concentrated, which is just the way I like my tea. I learned that I liked kumquat kumquat so that's a fun bonus. We'll definitely be back next time we are in Chinatown.

This was a cute little boda shop to stop by! They have ordering kiosks that you can use to place…read moreyour order or you can order at the counter. They have a good amount of options but not too many that it's overwhelming. I got the mango green tea with fruit jelly at 25% sweetness and regular ice. As someone who doesn't love overly sweet drinks this was pretty solid, any sweeter and it would have been too much. The drink came out super quickly and there is a ton of space to sit inside if you choose!

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! :)

Been to Ume tea many times now, and I love the classic oat burst yogurt, but trying a few more…read morethings as well and nothing has disappointed so far. Got the popcorn chicken for the first time and it's pretty good. I quote enjoyed the Taro as well. Though everything is still pretty sweet at 30 or 15% sugar so I can't imagine what full sweetness is. My friend says she thought another location's yogurt was better but I couldn't tell the difference tbh. Service is pretty fast, and the decor is similar to other locations, lots of cute pink displays and whatnot. The entrance is one of those heavy Chicago air locks which might be hard to open if you're carrying a lot of stuff, but I'm sure it's useful in the winter.

Stopped in for a sweet treat with a friend a couple weeks ago! We were craving boba and this was…read morethe perfect spot for a quick drink. The cafe is really cute and pretty clean. There's a fair amount of seating if you want to come here with friends or to study. We ordered on the touch screens but the drinks came out quickly. I got a taro milk tea with boba which was so good. I ended up doing 70% sweetness which I thought was perfect. Overall I'd come back and would definitely recommend if you're in the area!

I felt like for the price, the drink was just mid. I ordered less ice and half sweet and it was…read morestill waayyyy too sweet for me. When we walked in, there were less than 10 patrons, but it still took a while to get our drinks. Best thing about Uni Uni is the ambiance/vibe. It is really bright and colorful, and there's a cute chalk wall folks can add too. Worst thing about Uni Uni is that it feels like a frat house basement. Everything is sticky from the floor to the tables.

I love coming here for tea and matcha! The drinks are always really good. The staff is always nice…read moretoo.

The hype is real! Came here to treat myself to a tea tasting and highly recommend the experience if…read moreyou are curious to learn about tea facts/ history, like trying different high quality tea variations, or just want an excuse to feel cool while sitting in a cute tea shop:) Thoroughly enjoyed talking to the barista about the different tea variations I tried during the tasting; he was super knowledgeable and very friendly in answering all my questions. Loved getting to know more about tea accessories used during the tasting as well.

While waiting in the stores to open yesterday I saw this and had to wait for them to open too!…read more Love these donuts and I've been missing them since we moved from Louisiana. Friendly staff, nice sitting area, and delicious mochi donuts! Next time I'll try a boba tea because they looked so yummy.

Located on the 4th floor of a mall in the small food court, Te'Amo seem barely staffed and raggedly…read moremanaged when I swung by. The tea came out quick but didn't stand out in any particular way. Enough to scratch an itch but overall not very convenient to get to, and a bit of a drab spot.

Way too sweet and not customizable. Since there's plenty of empty slots, it'd be great if they can…read moreput in some options like "less sweet, half sweet, less sweet no boba, half sweet no boba, etc"

Honestly wayy better than I expected. We need more of these places and learn from Asia!! It was…read morebetter than some of the boba stores I visited on my trip. No boba, but jellies and it's basically a giant refrigerator. Great service and chill price

Excellent coffee and tea beverage selections. Haven't yet tried the food offerings but they look…read moreand sound delicious.

This is the second location they have in the Lakeview neighborhood which seems to be the express…read moreversion. The menu here is limited to mostly bento boxes of Taiwanese food and street food. We ordered spicy pork chop and basil chicken bento box which came in good portion. The meal was balanced with protein, veggies and rice. The price was reasonable. The only downside is that the restaurant was tiny with only a few tables and seatings were not comfortable. Also, the bathroom and the floors were not very clean. We had to wipe tables ourselves...Parking can be challenging although the Target across the street offers 1-hour complimentary parking.

Stopped by for dinner. Was not disappointed. Good portions for the price. Soup was good. Noodles…read morealso not overcooked. Meat and tendons tender.

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.