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    Gossip Tea Lounge

    4.6 (50 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Glenn G.

    We finally stopped by for lunch on a Saturday after reading good things about this place. We got the egg rolls (cha gio) and two traditional banh mi, and my wife got the signature latte. It was a windy day and power cut in and out a few times. Staff were polite and apologized to everybody for the delay. Cha gio were decent but we would have preferred an accompaniment of nuoc cham rather than sweet chili sauce. Banh mi were also okay but I don't usually see a traditional version with ham. My wife enjoyed the latte. Decor is cute and friendly. Probably not our first choice but I'd be willing to try them again and order something else.

    matcha croffle
    Jessica G.

    Really pretty interior - big, spacious, with high ceilings and comfy seating. The vibe makes it a nice place to hang out and chat or study or get some work done. Staff were very kind and welcoming, which added to the overall experience. Food was less good. I was excited to find a croffle in the wild, but it looked really sad. The matcha/chocolate on top was super thick and its sweetness was overpowering. Bao buns were on the dry side as well but still decent flavor-wise. I also got their popcorn chicken, which was similar to the bao buns (dry but with ok flavor). If I come back it'll definitely be for the seating and vibes. Next time, I'll try their drinks and maybe some other food items.

    Kristen C.

    Grab your girlfriends and come to Gossip Tea Lounge! I am so glad I found this new cafe in Durham. They have bubble tea, buns, banh mi, pastries and other Vietnamese inspired dishes and treats to order. The staff was so friendly. It took us a while to read through the menu, but they were more than willing to assist with recommendations and explain anything we had questions for. You can also order by tablet/kiosk if you already know what you want. I personally tried their sparkling refresher, and I loved the fizzy taste and fun flavors offered. You can also order milk teas, fresh milks, and fruit teas, but I appreciated that you could get something caffeine free during the evening. All of the drinks come in a generous size. My friends ordered the bahn me and bun which they described as nothing short of tasty. The decor is cool and sophisticated. There are plenty of tables and comfy chairs to sit and enjoy your treats. It feels clean, relaxed and cozy. It's the perfect place to chat or perhaps even gossip a little bit. They are also open late until 8pm, so it's a great place to come after work. Lastly, there's plenty of parking in the shopping plaza so you don't have to worry about parking.

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    Andrea A.

    A new boba spot in Durham is such a win! Got the: - Brown Sugar Milk Tea with Brown Sugar Boba: This was pretty classic! Strong tea flavor; pretty sweet- I'd probably get 50-75% next time. To note, by brown sugar boba, they mean crystal boba- a surprise to me, but I didn't mind bc I like the snappiness of crystal boba. - Honey Glazed Pork Bánh Mì: On the smaller side, but tasty- I appreciated the refreshing carrot/radish/cucumber mixture, spicy jalapeños, tender pork, & crispy baguette. - Ube Cheesecake: I feel like $8 is a bit steep for the size of this, but it was creamy with good Ube flavor. Was thrown off a little bc it didn't have a crust. The ambiance is so nice, spacious & super aesthetic- seems like a good place to get work done. Tons of parking available in the lot. Service was fast. I'd def come here for the boba again. 8/10 would recommend!

    Annie W.

    Gossip Tea Lounge is a Vietnamese café offering an array of banh mi sandwiches, small bites, boba, and coffee that recently opened in Durham, NC. Went on a Friday evening and ordered a couple of things to-go. It was a quiet evening and the food was prepared quickly. The staff were all super friendly and welcoming . They do have some seating inside and the aesthetic was bright, modern and clean. I tried the classic Banh Mi which included slices of jambon and ham as well as a slaw that included pickled carrots, cilantro and jalapeños. I was pleasantly surprised by the spice kick from the jalapeños. The flavor of the meat paired with the acidity of the veggie slaw was delicious. The bread was toasted well and all in all great. Portions were on the slightly smaller side. They also had several food options under the "street food" section of their menu including items like spring rolls, dumplings, and popcorn chicken which we did not try. I also ordered the Gossip Milk Tea with brown sugar boba at 50% sweetness. The brown sugar boba ended up being crystal boba, though this was not specified on the menu which threw me off at first sip when I was expecting regular boba. However, the milk tea was great and the 50% sweetness was balanced. All in all, a solid choice for boba and would return to try their other menu options!

    Popcorn chicken
    Rosa L.

    Nice crusty bread on their sizeable banh-mi. I got their recommend honey-glazed pork, which had nice sweet and savory flavors that worked well with the cool pickled veg. I also tried their popcorn chicken. It came out freshly fried, hot and juicy, and with a generous portion. I'd like a stronger flavor from their seasoning shake, but it did also come with a sweet chili sauce. They were still in soft opening when I visited, but it already felt pretty solid. The food was excellent and the decor was cute. My main recommendation is for them to add a water jug for folks who aren't into the teas.

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    Bethany K.

    We can't believe we have lived near here over a year and are just trying it. They have tablets that make ordering fast and easy. Cute interior with lots of seating. This was some of the best most refreshing tea I've had in a while. Perfect balance of herbal and fruity sweetness. The chicken was our favorite of the food we tried. The bao was super soft and the veggies in the spring roll were fresh and crisp. We didn't really care for the pork belly though. We definitely be back next time we want boba somewhere close by.

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    Kevin J.

    Nice to have a quality boba/banh mi spot between Durham and Chapel hill! The inside is fairly large which means you can eat in or grab some boba and work on a laptop. Now onto the boba, as the shops name might suggest the brown sugar boba milk tea was tea forward which I often find difficult to pull off well but they did a great job! Im only giving them a 4 because $8 is slightly on the pricier side for boba but it may be hard to find a better tea forward boba option in the Durham/Chapel Hill area.

    Sydney H.

    I was in the area and wanted to grab a drink somewhere and i'm so glad i stopped here! I came on a weekday afternoon and the cashier was friendly. I ordered at a kiosk. I ordered a strawberry matcha latte and it was delicious! Love how much strawberry they put in the drink. The interior was also super nice!

    Taro milk tea, passion fruit tea
    Sam S.

    Love this place! Great service and cozy yet upscale ambiance. They have fruit tea, milk tea, and a host of entree and dessert options too. They also have really tasty banh mi sandwiches! You can grab a seat and play board games, read a book, study, and just vibe out. Parking gets a little tight since it's in a shopping area but usually there's some spots open a block down or two. Definitely will be coming back more often.

    Strawberry boba tea
    DeeAnn W.

    I was getting my nails done at Soho nail lounge in Durham, North Carolina when the owner was telling everybody about this café, she just opened up next-door. I was super hungry after my workout so I tried it out. The food is excellent very very fresh and the Boba is nice and chewy just like I like it. Kim is the owner and is very personable to the guests. I also noted the added a touch of bling on her food packaging very upscale! And the café is also decorated beautifully. She even let me plug into Wi-Fi so I could get a bit of work done while I ate. Gotta try it.

    Foamy ice
    Jason P.

    I ordered a tiramisu coffee with oat milk and it was over $8. I ended up with a cup full of ice and some foam and maybe half liquid that I could drink. It tasted great but I was done in about four sips and left with foamy ice. Definitely not worth $8. Ambiance was great and very comfortable.

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    Kimberly Z.

    Our first time at Gossip Tea Lounge. Excellent Taro Milk Tea! Will try some of their desserts next time.

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    Fantastic little lunch spot!! New, super clean and delicious food. Definitely try the fried tofu - incredible!!

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    Went back with my family and tried a few other things, still an 8.5/10 would recommend (service &…read moreambiance are ofc chef's kiss): - Matcha Milk Tea with Ube Syrup and Boba: Ube was more distinguishable prior to mixing up the drink, but the matcha itself was tasty and that perfect vibrant green. - Viet Chai with Boba: Too strong for me, but my sister liked it! All the spices were interesting though, and the boba was nicely chewy. - Dou Hua (Chinese homemade silken tofu pudding in brown sugar ginger syrup): Not too sweet, clear ginger taste, fun texture.

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    "Part Dos - Mostly great, with a few exceptions"…read more Food temp is major in my book. While many of the food options were hot, several were not, and I believe that impacted the overall dining experience. We ordered classic breakfast and jerk chicken lunch options. For drinks: Cappuccino and Mango Refreshers. The good: (1) Fried rice - which accompanied the jerk chicken (served hot). While simple, the slightly earthy and bitter (in the best way possible) from the braised/steamed baby bok choy perfectly accompanied the earthy mushroom, and complex soy inspired fried rice. So good - this could be a vegan or meat side entree unto itself - IMO. (2) Scrambled Eggs - If you enjoy large curds of gently scrambled eggs - this is for you. While we enjoyed the remaining options for portion size and flavor, we did note that the temperature was cool to mid - which impacted overall flavor. Jerk Chicken: we understand this is a jerk inspired interpretation. With that being said, the most interesting flavor was limited to the crispy skin. Perhaps the chicken was immersed in a salt brine and basted with a jerk flavoring? We loved the white (perhaps mayo based sauce), and accompanied pickled red onion. But baby, the food temp. Yucca fries - if you're unfamiliar - are the baby of a green plantain and white potatoes. While good, they were not hot. Maybe could have benefited from a unique sauce? Food service good. But the biggest miss was the cheese hash browns and Mango Refresher. Hash brown (cheese) room temp, and tough - Mango Refresher - too tart and not worth the cost. As far as ambience: Customers were Hip, sexy, multi ethnic , and included old and young. We loved our waiter. Overall, a little disappointing especially considering we loved our first coffee breakfast visit so much. Not sure if it was an off day or we just prefer other menu options. However, we'd definitely visit again! Brunch/lunch: 4.2

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