I'm not even the biggest fan of oolong tea, and to realize my drink had it in there is pretty funny. My dragon fruit lemonade drink was great, not too strong and not too light. Loved it. I'm not close to this one, but whenever I'm in the area, I will definitely stop by! They had a nice little lounge area on the side. Drinks were made pretty fast, considering how many people were inside. read more

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A great spot to do work with clean interiors and cozy string lights. The drinks are overall solid, especially the fruit teas. The boba was a bit over-boiled, and the matcha was not as good as their classic drinks. Self-order at front of store. Indoor seating, bathroom access with code. read more

Gong Cha - Strawberry Matcha (left), Sparkling Passionfruit Tea (right) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

This is very convenient for where I live. The lychee oolong with boba is my go to order. I wish the boba was smaller and softer. The tea is great though. The sizes seem inconsistent. Sometimes I get medium and one time I got large and it felt the same. They always have a promotion going on. Nice place to have so close by. read more

Always clean and peaceful whenever I stop by for a drink. The two drinks I ordered were quickly prepared and efficient definitely my style. Come here for a first date or a friend's hang out. There's always plenty of seats. Staff were super friendly and warm. If you feel introvert during your visit there are two kiosk to order without talking to anyone. Street parking only right in front of the store. read more

Gong Cha - Strawberry almond jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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Simple. Clean. Easy to order. It looks like it would be a nice spot to sit and read or do some work also. The Vietnamese coffee was excellent, and the staff was very friendly. read more

So many choices! Milk, no milk, pearls or gummies? Caffeine or not, how much sugar? You order from a kiosk, so not much interaction with the staff. I must say things were delivered with a smile. read more

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My daughters and I are huge boba drink fans. We have been to this Gong Cha a few times. Gong Cha is a chain and we have been to the one in San Jose when we lived there and that one served great drinks. This Rockville store serves up the same great drinks plus they also have great mochi donuts. So far we have been here more for the mochi donuts than the drinks. Our favorite is the Ube one. The inside is very nice and there is a good amount of seating. The staff has always been friendly and efficient. So far the best one stop spot for great boba drinks+mochi donuts that we have found the Rockville+North Bethesda area. read more

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I've been going to Gong Cha for six years, and I love their milk tea and chocolate waffle. Sadly, the chocolate waffle has been discontinued. Still, Gong Cha has the best milk tea; it's a classic! Service is slow though read more

Gong Cha - Mango Marble Green Tea Latte and Original Egg Waffle - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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My updated review on gong cha! Since I've finally moved to the Rockville area, I'm so excited that gong cha is so close by. I didn't try any of their food during the visit but would be down to try their waffle dessert. I ordered a taro coconut milk drink and within literally 2 minutes my beverage was done. Their service is amazing and my drink tasted great. They added in self-ordering kiosks which I think is so smart to expedite orders as a business. They also have a few tables but left the center of the room empty in case there are lines. I'm surprised it's not busy since I went on a Saturday night, it was pretty empty. There's also plenty of games available if you want to meet up with friends and just hang out. Would definitely recommend this gong cha location! read more

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The chocolate flavored egg waffle with vanilla ice Cream was good. I washed it down with a cup of black coffee. You can order at a kiosk when you enter. This place is noisy with a bunch of 29-something's hanging out. read more

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I've visited countless times over the years, and it's noticeable that this location is no longer brand new and needs better upkeep. Most recent experience March 2024--very concerning they don't have hand soap in the one bathroom they have for customers. I imagine many people have gone to the bathroom and did not properly wash their hands with soap...It was 100% out of soap and had already been filled with some water, I assume to try to use all of the soap. I told the staff the soap ran out; they replied that they would refill it. Didn't seem like they were going to urgently, so I stood there like a Karen until they got someone to go to the storage and grab one. The bathroom was occupied when the staff person tried to get in, so I kindly said I can replace it when the person comes out. (I was glad to especially because I wanted to wash my hands with it.) As for the drinks, overall pretty standard good. One of my favorites here is the strawberry matcha with foam. The egg pudding topping is also good. Cute seating area where you sit on an elevated platform and several sets of tables /chairs as well. Pretty comfortable environment if there is seating available. (Layout not overly crowded.) Service has gone down and is now meh. Can't say the staff are friendly or hospitable. read more

Gong Cha is one of my go-to bubble tea spots for a delicious drink! Ordering is easy here - you can order at the kiosk or with the baristas. My favorite drink is the Pearl Black Milk Tea! Can't go wrong with a classic. There's also seating and tables, which makes for a great bubble tea date! read more

Gong Cha - Limited/Seasonal Pumpkin Pie Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Today I ordered the vanilla waffle with an extra scoop of icecream as oreo cookie crunch. Nice read more

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Located along a string of trendy businesses on Rockville Pike, this Gong Cha is the perfect example of how not all chains are created equal. This location distinguishes itself from the rest through its ambiance and decor, and was the ideal experience to tame the boba fix my group and I desperately needed. For starters, that mural near the entrance is awesome. The real scotter in the front is the perfect prop for the ideal shot. The inside is bright, clean, and inviting and ideal for all occasions from after-dinner jaunts to a hang out amongst youngins in the night. They have board games and lots of seating, which includes a fun elevated corner for folks not looking for the usual seats and tables. Their milk tea selection will always be tops over the rest of their menu, which includes a "series" of brewed teas, smoothies, milk foam, marble, and even a creative mix of flavors. My preferred drink of the latter is the lemon wintermelon with basil seeds and the passionfruit green tea is quite good. While folks can enjoy their oolong, brown sugar, and taro milk teas, I think the purple sweet potato selections get overlooked a bit and their presentation is very purple ube-friendly. I haven't done the egg waffles or the mochi donuts here, but I trust they go well with the drinks. I think the service is quick, which is made more efficient with the self-order touch screen. I think their prices are what one would expect in boba-land (#1) nowadays. I would consider this a solid place to chill and work on their halfway decent WiFi and use their clean, solo gender-neutral restroom. ___________ (#1) $4-6 a pop. read more

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I swung by here after dinner with a friend. The ordering process was easy -- you can place an order using the big touch screen menu right by the entrance, go up to the cashier, or use their mobile/online ordering system. I chose the strawberry smoothie boba drink. The order came out with the drink spewing out and making a giant sticky mess. No straw or napkin was offered upon receiving the item. The employee didn't care whether the drink was oozing or not. All of the tables were very dirty and sticky when we sat down. How an iced drink with so much ice tasted so lukewarm and melty baffles me. The drink itself tasted overly sweet despite selecting the 70% sweetness and less ice. The boba tasted very hard and chewy. It was as if I was chewing on hard candies. The strawberry syrup tasted like Robitussin cough syrup. Was the wait time and the $9 worth it? NO!!! We also ordered chocolate waffle. She was glad no ice cream was added to it because the waffle was scorching hot and it would have also made a soggy melty mess. The waffle itself so subtly sweet to the point it seemed bland when accompanied with our overly sweet drinks. For a close to $8+ in cost, I also do not recommend ordering this item. Our visit was also not the first time we ordered drinks and snacks from this particular location. I thought the last occasion was somewhat of a fluke that my smoothie was mostly just ice with syrup on the bottom and very melty. I wouldn't return again unless a friend insist we go. read more

Gong Cha - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

It takes a little bit more effort to park and walk over to the shops/restaurants here. I usually park in the garage connected to Safeway, but it costs $6/hr after 2 hours fyi. Otherwise, it is very rare to be able to get a spot out front. The drinks here are good, just like how Gong Cha usually makes them so no complaints much about the quality. You can also use the touchscreen near the entrance to place orders. The customer service is just okay. I guess because it's a bunch of kids and possibly their first jobs, but meh. Expected. The seating area isn't always clean and sometimes I have to wipe tables before using them. Otherwise, it's just your standard Gong Cha really. Nothing bad, nothing amazing, but just standard. read more

Gong Cha - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Pro: parking garage, games, self ordering kiosk. Con: none. After eating at the hotpot restaurant that was next door me and some friends decided to swing by and get some bubble tea. Upon entering you have two self ordering kiosks and the left and some table seating on the right. Use the self ordering kiosks to customize your drink and order any food that they offer and pay. They have games such as jenga you can play as you drink. The environment was clean and organized. There some limited free parking in the front but if needed a parking garage is available. The first two hours are free. All in all, a pretty good place to stop by and get some good bubble tea read more

Gong Cha - Self order kiosks - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

All the interior dining seats were obstructed because of COVID-19. You order at the counter that has plexiglas in front of it. There are so many signs on the plexiglas it's hard to focus on one but I noticed their current offer was to buy a medium and automatically get it upgraded to a large beverage. I ordered a mango bubble tea with milk. It tasted great! I paid using a tablet (they use Square for credit card processing) and a receipt was emailed to me. Made quickly and accurately! I would come back to this location. Limited parking is available directly in front, and there is garage parking around back that's free for an hour. read more

Gong Cha - Emailed receipt! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Gong Cha is a world renowned Bubble tea shop from Kaohsiung, Taiwan. You can adjust the sweetness and ice levels to your liking. Always fast and reliable service. And the teas are always delicious and fresh. Overall, Gong Cha Rockville was extra delicious, and has higher standards. It was a great cup full of sweet tea and chewy boba, and it was all harmonized. DJ_AZNSAYS: Dirty brown sugar latte with pearl is a must try. read more

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food: can't go wrong with boba, I ordered the qq passionfruit and forgot what my friends ordered. but taste wise, it taste just like what you would expect, I don't think it differs much from different branches. service: really busy and it took a while for our drinks to be ready, but understandable on a weekend ambiance: love the elevated platforms to sit around, and the little decorations inside. read more

Gong Cha - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Great bubble tea with a cute space to hang out ! My drink always comes out fast and just how I like it. It is my go to spot !

The only Vietnamese coffee that tastes just like Vietnamese coffee I've had in the US. The ordering is always easy even when it's crowded. The staff is nice. The patrons also nice. read more

I checked the posted hours before heading over, and everything indicated the establishment would still be open. However, right after we started heading there and began making our way over, we saw the staff rush to close the doors as we approached. It was very clear they saw us coming and were in a hurry to shut down early. If your hours have changed, update them. Otherwise, customers like us end up wasting time and feeling deliberately shut out. read more

Update as of March 2020. Still accepts cash and credit card. If you order drinks, they are prepared fairly quickly. If you order their waffle cones, it will take at least 10minutes so please keep that in mind. Their drinks are all really good. The toppings are an extra charge so keep that in mind. Their bubbles have a good chew to it, but the grass jelly is my preferred choice. The staff here are extremely friendly. Recommend their black milk tea and their matcha green tea. They offer both cold and hot drinks. The interior is very clean and very well maintained. read more

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Any chance to try a new boba spot; I take it! This place doesn't only offer drinks but they have the famous Egg Waffle with Ice Cream treat and a nice cozy hang out spot that will keep you coming back for more. Order: Caramel Milk Tea - This wasn't too sweet so I enjoyed the flavor. It was a nice blend of milk tea with ice and tapioca. Taro Milk Drink - The taro was yummy. I've had numerous taro drinks and sometimes the texture when prepared isn't fitting for me but this was actually made very good. Kudos Gong Cha! It was a cold drink with tapioca. Egg Waffle with Ice Cream - You have the option to order this with or without ice cream. Of course, I went WITH ice cream. An immaculate scoop of vanilla ice cream sat perfectly inside the egg waffle cone drizzled with chocolate syrup. Yum! These tug at my taste buds way too much - yup, I'm a sucker for ice cream and a freshly made egg waffle - I'm all in! The customer service is good. The menu on the outside to explore before you enter and order is a plus. The cozy vibe is the icing on the cake for this spot. They also have hot drinks too which I plan to come back and try! read more

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Love this place! so spacious, and great customer service!. The drinks are so delicious and well made! I will definitely come back! read more

Gong Cha - Creme Brulee Caramel Black Tea - Cold 16oz - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Normally I go Tea Do bubble tea, Ding Tea or another place service good. So I want to try the Gong Cha place first time, the Service very bad..!! I was ordered 2 drinks. I waited and look how the they making bubble. She already done making my 2 drinks. and she let my drinks sitting in back the place that she was making bubble tea. and I saw her keep making another drinks for customer !! She didn't bring my drinks to the front counter and didn't call my number pick up yet, until I asked cashier girl, that my drinks done yet, because I have to go..!! The cashier asked me what I was ordered, and I look at her, seen like she get mad at me!! I just want my drinks and go that's it I understand they r busy, but if they done making drinks for customer should bring drinks to the front counter and call customer pick up drinks and done !! read more

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I love coming to this gong cha. They always make my drink correctly. I also really love the mochi donuts caramel is my favorite. I really like the seating area you can also play board games they have there as well. read more

Gong Cha - Dirty Brown Sugar Milk Tea - Cold 16oz & caramel mochi donut - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

I have been here, more than I check in. As you know, every since bubble tea has made their presence in my area, its my go to drink before any coffeehouse. Before Covid and restrictions, I would love to come here and unwind and catch up with friends. My friends and I love the cozy settings. I love their deco. You can chit chat and lose track of time. They offer an extensive list of teas, from refreshing teas , milk teas or bubble teas. My favorite teas: Brown sugar milk tea, milk, oolong, and hibicus green tea. The service is always amazing and fast. I cant wait for COVID to be over so I can come back and unwind with my friends. read more

Wow! Accidentally stumbled upon Gong Cha, and I'm so glad I did! This has got to be the best milk tea I've had in the DMV area! I got the Dirty Brown Sugar Milk Tea (picture was after I started shaking it up - oops!) and it was AMAZING. I hate when milk tea lets you down - when you get that powdery or artificial flavor. This was just absolutely ON POINT in flavor. I got mine half-sweet and it was just the perfect amount of sweet for me. It was sweet, creamy, and tasted luxurious (if that's even a thing for milk tea?). Can't wait to go back to any of the Gong Cha locations in the area and get my milk tea fix. Thank you, Gong Cha!! read more

Gong Cha - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

I've tried gong sha times now the first time I got a brown sugar, Boba tea and the second time I got a Matcha drink both times I was impressed by the flavor but not the price point. I had heard great things about gong Cha and decided I definitely had to try it as I love bubble tea. However it's not my favorite and i would go back and try other things but I can't give it 5 stars just yet! read more

Love this place. I like my black tea, no sugar, no topping and regular ice level. I am pretty boring but you can customize it the way way you like it. I discovered a new drink... passionfruit sparkling - again no sugar and no topping. The drink is sweet enough for me without any additional sugar. The flavor passionfruit is very strong, not an artificial flavor or watered down. It is a very refreshing drink. Looking forward to the next time. read more

Gong Cha - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

I'm pretty convinced Gong Cha is the perfect remedy for a hang over. Not only for the drinks but also the atmosphere. After attending the Yelp Elite event at Gong Cha I fell in head over milk tea for this place. I stopped in on a Tuesday around 5:30 and the 'restaurant' was empty. I ordered my standard strawberry green tea milk tea with pearls. I definitely think there's an abundance of pearls so I ordered less. My drink was ready within minutes and tasted like perfection. I decided to sit inside because it was very relaxing. A couple minutes later the place was full. I probably would have rated Gong Cha four stars but they currently don't serve any snacks lol. I heard a rumor that will be changing soon but for now we will have to wait. I can see myself coming once a week to get away from work and just relax for twenty minutes here. read more

There are many bubble tea places in Rockville, however Gong Cha stands out from the crowd. They are conveniently located on 355 next to Safeway, Dunkin Donuts, Akira ramen, and Urban Hot Pot. Parking is shared with these and a few other retailers, so parking can become an issue, especially during peak hours. Gong Cha offers a variety of flavors, drinks, toppings, as well as waffle desserts. Prices were comparable to other bubble tea spots in the area. You can choose your level of sweetness, ice, etc. The drinks are prepared pretty quickly, and there's lots of tables, chairs, and even games for you to lounge around and relax. I gave them 4 stars because my taro milk tea has somewhat of a gritty texture. It seems that they did not mix the powder with the tea long enough for the powder to dissolve before shaking it with ice. Also, service was not personable, but the service was professional and prompt. I wish the staff was a little more personable and interactive, rather than the simple "number xxx!", "anything else?", etc. I recommend this place over a few other bubble tea places around this area - give them a try! read more

Gong Cha - Left: large taro iced milk tea with light ice and pudding Right: large taro smoothie - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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The mochi donuts were delicious, light and chewy in all the right ways. We took off a star because our bubble tea wasn't as good as we expected. I've had better at other locations. read more

Gong Cha - Mochi donuts in different flavors - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Okay Gong Cha! Updating my review. I had to try the new brown sugar soft serve... go ahead and get it, man. Just be ready to spend $5 something for it... it's worth it! It's tastes light and rich at the same time. Whoever thought of this should get a bonus! I'm really adding a star because of the safety precautions this place is taking to protect their customers and employees. I was here a few weeks ago, and they were only taking online and phone orders- then serving at the door. Now they're letting people in but everything gets cleaned and everything is marked. I see they even got a stick to push orders further away from the countertop... that was funny, you have to see it. read more

Gong Cha - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

I've been coming here for years since it's conveniently located next to a hot pot place. They've recently changed their rewards system to their own internal app, which is annoying since I had built up quite a bit of reward points. They've also changed their cashier system to show you exactly what the cashier is putting in, which is super nice to verify you got the right thing. Drinks themselves are decent - definitely on the sweeter side so make sure to reduce the sugar. Drinks typically come out around $5 each as well and are a good size. It's quick to order, very slow for them to make it though. The inside is quite spacious, with multiple tables and areas to sit down on. They brought back the board games that you can play since the pandemic. There is one unisex bathroom that is pretty clean! read more

Gong Cha - Inside - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

About a 2-2.5: Gong Cha is a Taiwanese tea chain that offers an extensive drink menu, including milk foam variations, brewed tea, milk tea, smoothies, coffee beverages, and creative mixes with additions of toppings (such as pudding, coconut jelly, grass jelly, kanten jelly, red beans, basil seeds, etc.). I ordered their Lychee Green Tea, and I wasn't really a fan. The green tea itself tasted bitter, and the lychee flavor was weak. The drink itself was watered down, and while still drinkable, it wasn't that enjoyable. Staff were friendly, and the place itself is very open with the high ceilings. There were plenty of seats, and there was even a rack of board games. Definitely a space where you can sit down and just relax, chit-chat with friends, and/or play a few rounds of games as a group. On a side note, I thought their milk foam characters were super cute! I'm glad I tried Gong Cha out, but not sure if I'd go out of my way to return, as I have my favorite tea places! +watered down drinks +tea is bitter +friendly staff +spacious vibe +board games available +limited free parking read more

Service hasn't sorted out all their problems, which tells you something about how good I think the bubble tea is here. They gave us the wrong topping on the third attempt for a drink they lost track of, and then made incorrectly (even asked for my receipt in hopes that I asked for the wrong thing); fortunately, the jelly was good enough for both of us to not be too annoyed about beyond the almost 20-minute wait. The expediter and second barista both offered a "sorry" while the original person who was supposed to handle my order just kinda hid at the far end of the assembly line. Milk foam is lightly salted, and a cute gimmick that I'll probably steer clear from next time. Pudding ratio was good, and the sweetness levels were just right for the taro milk tea. Lots of mixed seating options and charging outlets. This is up there with KFT for me; the wintermelon oolong tea will probably have me coming back for a taste of Taiwan, with an occasional splurge for oats milk tea or earl grey milk tea with 3 jellies. read more

Gong Cha - Large milk foam wintermelon w/pudding; large taro milk tea w/black pearls. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Love Gong Cha more than manyyy of the other bubble tea places in the area! They have a huge variety and lots of topping offered. They regularly come up with lots of signature drink options and the taste is never artificial or overly sweet. I usually get the lychee oolong tea or strawberry black tea. They put a ton of jelly/boba in your drink which is nice because one of the most important sensory experiences of bubble tea is chewing the boba haha. The atmosphere is also quite nice. Despite the fact that it's always bustling with people, there's still room to play games or just relax. The play area is a great attraction. Only complaint is that I would love it if this place served dairy-free milk tea options - along with alllll the other bubble tea places in Moco. Lactose free milk powder isn't dairy free so for people who don't drink dairy, the options are limited. Eden center in VA has a couple smaller bubble tea places that will put coconut milk in your drink if you request and that's always a nice touch. read more

Gong Cha - Lychee oolong tea with boba and coconut jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rockville, Maryland