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    Milk Lab - Durham

    4.5 (170 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Maria C.

    I really enjoyed my experience at this place! It was my first time trying rolled ice cream and it was very good. There were a lot of options for ice creams and beverages, also the girls working there were very kind and patient. The place seemed very clean and it was in a good location next to a lot of stores.

    Savi D.

    Hey Yelp fam! This is a good yet sad review--but not for the reason you're probably thinking. While in Durham (as I shared in a previous post), we stopped by a food hall after an event, and inside we found Milk Lab. I'm usually not big on trying different teas or specialty drinks, but on this particular day my sister recommended it--and I figured, what the heck, let's give it a try. I honestly don't even remember exactly what we ordered or whether it had milk in it, but what I do remember is that it was so good. The barista was amazing--super knowledgeable, explained the drink list, and even helped us decide when we couldn't choose between two options. The drink we got was one of their recommendations, and it did not disappoint. IT WAS SO GOOD! Now here's the sad part As I was walking to the table to sit down, the drink somehow tipped over and spilled. Y'all... I don't even know what happened, but I was HEARTBROKEN. I didn't get to finish it, but from the few sips I did get, I would absolutely order it again. I'm just glad I at least managed to get a picture before the tragedy.

    Mango Tea (Large)  & Brown Sugar Fresh Milk + Boba
    Sydney N.

    Drinks here are really good and refreshing but their boba lacked in flavor I wish it had more of a honey taste to them. The service here was okay, it took them a while to make our drinks even though there was 4-5 people behind the counter.

    Rose tea
    Sweta S.

    The service is wonderful but the drinks taste mainly like milk with a twinge of tea flavor. I had the oolong milk tea and do not recommend this. This is the second time I have visited. Unfortunately, the drinks taste only okay because of the lack of tea in their drinks. It does have seating, so this may be a good place to study. However, their teas lack flavor.

    Natasha R.

    Such a great boba shop! They have rolled ice cream, milk tea, and lots of toppings. My one comment is that I feel like the sweetness level in the drink is really varied from drink to drink- both me and my fiancé got the same percent sweetness, but his drink was significantly sweeter than mine. The drinks were delicious though and I would definitely go back.

    Rochelle K.

    This review is solely based on their ice cream. I came here to try their roll ice cream. When I walked in they have a order kiosk but I didn't use it since it wasn't busy. My order was place quickly but it took a little longer for them to find what they needed to make my ice cream. After my ice cream was finished I was told they are out of whipped cream. Ice cream wasn't firm at all and easily break a part even when he tried to scoop it inside the cup it lost its rolled shape. I didn't enjoy my ice cream at all and waste money. My ice cream ended up in the trash. I feel like this place can be more sanitized with their utensils they use to make the ice cream. Maybe their boba tea is great but the roll ice cream is a complete NO. I definitely wouldn't return here.

    Jasmine tea
    Nikki S.

    Milk Lab! Did not disappoint!!! This spot was super cute and super clean, inside smelt fresh and sweet which felt very appetizing when walking in. The menu is big and also simple! Super easy to read and if you needed any clarification the employees were sweet and helpful! I of course am a one trick pony when it comes to boba so I always get a jasmine greet tea with the brown sugar boba! The employee was very sweet and allowed me to no troubles subtract milk! Awesome! I even visited the bathroom and it was CLEAN! Yipee love to see a clean restroom. Especially for the middle of the day! The tea though most importantly tasted great! Light sweetness, not bitter yet not overpowering at all! Very delicious and very fresh! Just what I needed for a hot day in NC! The boba itself had a great coated of syrup that was neither gritty nor lackluster in flavor. Tasted very good and a little bit tinier than most boba I've had but no issues there it was still delicious! I highly recommend this spot for some awesome boba!! keep up the great flavors! Will come back!

    Great service! The line never ended but you got through quickly. Massive coffee selection. Clean restroom!

    Strawberry Matcha Latte Oolong Tea - Lemon Lime Tea Purple Taro Latte
    Celeste S.

    AMAZING! I honestly was not expecting to love this place as much as I do when I first tried it today. I tried all three of these flavors and the matcha strawberry latte with almond milk and strawberry jelly was my favorite! I love that there is no up-charge for the amount of ice or for the use of non dairy. The add ins are a 75 cent fee but they give a great amount!! which i loved, plenty of boba and jellies! Service was also very pleasant and were patient on making sure we ordered the best drinks! Its located in south-point mall which is perfect after a long day of shopping !

    - Brown Sugar Black Milk Tea, tasty!
    Angela W.

    Milk Lab is a really good place to satisfy my boba cravings! It's located in a plaza with plenty of parking, and they have an online ordering option. I got their brown sugar milk tea. It was ready really quickly, faster than the initial time estimate I was given, which was very nice. The store itself is spacious and clean, with both indoor and outdoor seating. I think that for boba, I make distinctions between a good drink and a good tea. A good drink just has to be harmonious, but a good tea means I am judging the flavor of the brewed tea itself. With that being said, I think my brown sugar milk tea was a fantastic boba shop drink. It was creamy and had that nice caramelized flavor from the brown sugar, without any odd aftertaste. However, I think the brown sugar overpowered the tea in this drink. I got this drink at a reduced sweetness but I still couldn't really taste the tea. I think that does tend to be the case with brown sugar drinks though, so I may opt for a non brown-sugar drink next time I am here. All in all I enjoyed this drink even without a super strong tea flavor, so I am still looking forward to my next trip here.

    Austin L.

    first time coming to here and the bubble tea did not disappoint! they were out of matcha unfortunately but settled for the strawberry dalgona. it's espresso with strawberry which was an interesting yet tasty combo. staff were friendly and the place itself was open and welcoming.

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    Lauren M.

    Yummy rolled ice cream - my son had the Cookie Monster. He enjoyed watching them roll the ice cream. He loved all the cookie toppings and the whipped cream.

    Strawberry Cap with passion fruit jelly IG: michellelieats
    Michelle L.

    Satisfied my boba cravings at Milk Lab, which is one of my favorite boba spots in Durham! Here is what we got: Strawberry Cap with passion fruit jelly ($6.45) - aesthetic and refreshing Mango Fruit Tea with lychee jelly ($4.95) - tastes like a mango slushee Love how they serve both boba and rolled ice cream!! But of course, boba wins any day.

    L-R: Purple Taro (w/ soy, boba, 70% sweet), Cookie Monster (120% sweet), Brown Sugar Black Milk Tea, & Thai Tea!

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    The absolute best boba around. Rolled ice cream is to die for. Great quick date spot. Brown sugar boba is wonderful.

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    Ask the Community - Milk Lab - Durham

    Is this business open for delivery/takeout?

    Yes! They are doing curbside pick-up via www.milklabmobileorder.com (or call them) and delivery through Postmates!

    Do they have non-dairy milk?

    Yes! They have oat, almond, and soy milk.

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