The public parking lot in back is a plus and entering through the back door, I thought for a…read moreminute, did I make a mistake coming here? But upon coming up the stairs I saw a welcoming dining room...and we had a great dinner. Pleasantly surprised by how good everything was... the service, the food, and the pricing. --vegan kimchi, oh so good, spicy but not killer --chicken skewer app, super tasty, I wonder what the spice is that gives this a great flavor? --scallion pancakes, these are a bit different from the Chinese version, and really, really good, crispy exterior and soft interior (tho they're a bit oily) --bulgogi, another good choice, the gochujang dipping sauce is a must, but wish they gave more than four lettuce leaves to wrap, the platter is huge Next time in the area, I wouldn't hesitate to returning.

The food was great, and my server was attentive throughout most of the meal. Unfortunately, the way…read morea problem with my drink and the bill was handled at the end left a very bad impression. I ordered a beverage, took two sips, and immediately told the waitress that something was wrong with it. It honestly tasted as though someone had poured perfume into the drink instead of alcohol. I explained that I could not drink it and asked for something else instead. I did not finish the drink and then complain about it. I took two sips, immediately brought the problem to her attention, and returned it. When the check arrived, I noticed that I had been charged for both the undrinkable drink I returned and its replacement. When I politely pointed out that the first drink had not been removed, the reaction was astonishing. Neither person said anything. They simply stared at each other with blank looks and then somberly walked back to the register, as though I had done something wrong by asking them to correct the bill. I should not have had to defend why I should not be charged for a drink that I immediately returned because there was clearly something wrong with it. If the waitress failed to tell the bartender that the drink had been returned and replaced, that was not my responsibility. They eventually brought me a corrected bill. Despite the uncomfortable way the situation was handled, I still calculated my tip on the original total before the drink was removed because I was trying to be gracious. In retrospect, I wish I had not. A simple, "I'm sorry about that, let me fix it," would have ended the matter immediately. Instead, their demeanor made me feel as though I was being difficult or dishonest for raising a completely legitimate issue. The food was very good, but the rudeness at the end of the meal overshadowed what otherwise would have been a very positive experience. No customer should be made to feel that they have to defend themselves for returning an undrinkable drink after two sips.

A great place in downtown. You can get boba and they serve icecream as well…read more Their winter holiday drink menu looks great and tasted delicious; santa's cookies latte. Boba tasted great and had a good chew to it.

Besteas is one of my favorite places to go after work for a fun little drink and a sweet treat!…read moreEverything about this place is perfection---the unique beverage list, the small shop with big personality, and amazing service. It's a gem for sure! If you haven't been, you need to check it out!

This is my go to place for fun drinks and the best soft serve. Where else do they have Matcha…read more This place brings a smile to my face and takes away a bit of the daily stresses.

I always wondered what it would be like to live inside one of my daughter's stuffed animals -- I…read moremay have found it. Upon entering we were greeted with a smile. In only a quick glance my eyes caught a rainbow, a rack of costume jewelry that rivals Claire's and tables and chairs that looked fit for tea service in a Winnie-the-Pooh cartoon. What a menagerie of imagination! They were kind enough to ask how sweet I wanted my strawberry milk boba tea. Half sweet was good enough for me and shame of it was that I gulped it down in minutes. Fortunately, I had a giant straw to suck up my tapioca pearls. Hidden from the road but worth the visit!

We just drove through the area and were so happy to find there was a brand new Gong cha in this…read moreshopping plaza! We ordered the strawberry milk slush and the lychee slush with boba. Both were so delicious and a great grab for our roadtrip! If I lived in the area, I would definitely be visiting often. The barista was also very nice when we explained the usual flavors we like and she provided her suggestions. This is a small location so there isn't a lot of seating but there are a few tables in case you would like to come hang out with your friends while driving some boba tea.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Gong Cha! I am so happy there is one in Berlin now. I live near one, but now I…read morework near one too! I was going into work and saw that they had the Grand Opening and had to go! They had a buy one get one on their top 10 teas, needless to say I ordered two of my favorite teas, and again later in the day for my coworker and I. Everyone was so incredibly pleasant and approachable. I will definitely be back, I am so glad I have Gong Cha so close to me all the time now. Truly the superior bubble tea

Absolutely love this place. I'm a big Boba drinker and this was the best boba ive had in a while…read more Also, the vibes are so cozy and homie. The owner is so kind and welcoming. Overall can't wait to come again.

Bubble Tea was perfect! Nice gentleman making the tea. Would definitely come again, such a cute…read moreplace!! Good options!

The Whale Tea is a delicious boba spot located on rantoul street near downtown Beverly. It has a…read moredecently sized menu of drinks and some seating available for customers. When we went, there was only one person working so drinks took a little bit, but it was late in the evening and we weren't in a rush. Not sure how busy it gets, but I doubt there's ever a long wait. There is a fish tank on the side if you need something to entertain yourself or small children while you wait. I got the mango boba slush with mango boba and wow, it was delicious!! The slush was blended perfectly and I felt like it was a good size. Like many boba places, the drinks are a little pricey but not too bad.

Cute little place. My brother brought us here. I decided to try something new and different. I got…read morethe 'Jasmin Crystal Tea'. Since it's my first time here so I ordered everything with 100% sugar lvl, turns out, I don't think they don't make their drinks very sweet. It was a boy and his dad working and the boy was super nice. My drink is actually tea jello in what I think is 'watered down milk'. It was pretty good tho. Definitely a nice place to sit down for a drink if you're in the area.

This place was awesome. I got the taro tea. I loved the flexibility. I could pick my sugar %, my…read moreice %, caffeinated or non-caffeinated, and my milk type!

Delicious bubble tea! I had the passion fruit green tea (50% sugar and ice) and added mango and…read morestrawberry popping boba and was very happy with mine. My husband had the mango milk tea (regular sugar and light ice) and he liked it, although he wished there were more mango pieces in it (but he's a bit mango obsessed). Would definitely recommend!!

Located at the end of Main Street near the Police Station, it is in a newer building. I highly…read morerecommend the strawberry snow ($6 w/o tax) and the original egg waffle ($5 w/o tax). The strawberry snow tastes like a Good Humor strawberry shortcake while the egg waffle has hints of vanilla and is airy. Service is great and there is seating for about 8 people to comfortably hangout. No bathrooms though.

Super cute place. The customer service was great and my thai tea was delicious. Worth the short…read morewalk down main street.

We've tried The Alley a few times now and always find them a bit disappointing. The positives are…read morethe store is clean & spacious. The downsides are the service is long and the drinks are mediocre. Out of our picks today, I would say the Thai Milk Tea was the better of the two but it was because the Strawberry Snow flavoring was way too artificial. They added scoops of strawberry (jam-like) puree that didn't mix well with the rest of the drink at all. Also, all their drinks are way too sweet. The over-sweetness is surprising since we always get 50% sweetness but they still overdo it. You can definitely find better boba elsewhere.

I was very disappointed with the customer service. We ordered three drinks and politely asked if we…read morecould have a tray because we had three babies with us, making it difficult to carry everything at once. However, the staff gave us attitude the entire time, making us feel like we were inconveniencing them for asking for a simple tray. The drinks were fine, but good customer service matters just as much. Unfortunately, this experience left a bad impression, and I hope the staff learns to treat customers with more kindness and respect.

This little breakfast spot is incredible! I live in Brant Rock, not too far away, but far enough…read moreaway that I didn't even KNOW that Levitate (the shop) and Slacktide Roasters (the coffee roasters) served daily breakfast. VERY VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BREAKFAST. I was so hungry one Friday morning and I saw it out the corner of my eye on the way to the market. I had to circle around quite a few times before a parking spot opened up. I walked into the store on the lower level and the line was long and winding. I was craving just a bagel and was hoping it would be worth the wait. Well, the line went quickly and when I walked up to the register, I was BLOWN AWAY by the donuts and croissants and other pastries that I saw cooling on the bakers racks! The girl behind the register informed before my order that it would be at least a 15 minute wait. So, I ordered just the plain bagel I was craving with their "special" veggie cream cheese. It was ready and brought to me within 5 mins. LET ME TELL YOU! THIS BAGEL was the BEST BAGEL I've ever had!! I even have to admit that these were even slightly better than my own homemade sourdough bagels! It was so SO fresh and that "special" veggie cream cheese was next level! It was just a bagel with a little bit of wait, but slacktide has made an incredible impression on me. I can't wait to try some of their other breakfast offerings... sometime when the parking lot isn't so full (I've been watching and no such luck yet ). THIS PLACE IS WORTH THE HYPE! 5 STARS, ALL FACTORS WEIGHED!

Very good coffee and great service. I love to walk around…read morethe shop while I'm waiting on my coffee the shop is a must if you've never been in before very cool spot.