Location: Eat Street Crossing (Nicollet -- Minneapolis) I couldn't find the Yelp page to the one located in Eat Street Crossing off Nicollet. I just want to give a shout out to the employee that was working on a weekday mid-afternoon for his professionalism and approachable-ness. When I went to the location at Mall of America, it didn't seem like they have alternative milk. The employees at the MOA where to themselves. I'm lactose intolerant. This guy at Eat Street Crossing asked if I had any questions, which I ask if the drinks can be made with almond or soymilk, he said yes and just to let him know which drink. I ordered the tiger creme brulee drink and it was delicious. He did let me know there was some dairy, which I can tolerate, but that experience made a difference, because I'd probably walk away if he didn't check in. read more

Niko Niko Boba - Tiger... creme brulee - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I was looking for a nice spot with coffee and some seating in a Sunday afternoon and Niko Niko was perfect! They have bubble tea, liege waffles, fun tiramisu and Creme brûlée desserts and Vietnamese coffee. It was pretty quiet and laid back. Would recommend :) also the boba has a nice sweet chewy flavor read more

Niko Niko Boba - Vietnamese - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I've tried tons and tons of different boba places. Always trying to find something slightly different that'll blow my mind. Well I had this Ube latte creme brulee drink here at Niko Niko boba. And I was blown for sure. It was so good with the torched caramelized textures. The ube was not overwhelming. They've got 3 locations inside of the Mall of America. I came back twice for this. Yes it's a must have! Recommendation: ube latte creme brulee read more

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So good!! If you get the popping boba I suggest getting it 50% sweet. Overall a great spot! read more

Niko Niko Boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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The space is quiet and roomy. Staff is friendly and helpful. They do not have different milk options. The milk teas are made with a non dairy, lactose friendly something and the others are made with whole milk. I ordered the ube crème brûlée boba with pearls, regular sugar level. This was $8 for a small which I believe is incredibly expensive especially since I couldn't even sub the milk for oat milk. I do not think I'll be back soon with the price point as it is. Plenty of other places with great drinks and better prices. No regrets stopping. Maybe it's just a one and done though for me personally. read more

Niko Niko Boba - Ube Latte Crème Brûlée - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I've been to a couple of Niko Niko's now and the drinks are exactly the same as when they were previously Chatime. Their signature milk tea wasn't as good as I remembered in the past. The tea itself seemed water down. However, I did recently try their biscoff creme milk tea and I enjoyed that topping! read more

I've had some good experiences at Chatime, so I was excited to try it again at the new location. Unfortunately, my experience was far from great. I bought three drinks, but two of them were not drinkable. They had a strange consistency - almost like something had curdled in the milk tea/boba mixture. I was only able to drink my own drink as it did not have the strange consistency. My drink was great - honey milk tea with coconut jellies. However, my two guests did not enjoy their drinks based on the strange texture. We tried pouring the chunkier drinks into a different bottle and shaking it up to try to disperse the chunks. It didn't help, though, so we just tossed them. I'm pretty disappointed and I don't know if I would recommend the taro tea at all. read more

Niko Niko Boba - Taro tea had chunks in it...? - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Nope. Not coming back, as a boba lover who use to say "even bad boba is good boba' I can tell you that I was wrong...there is such a thing as bad boba. I'm not going to lie, when I'm in this area I go to Tiger Sugar but my coworker really wanted me to try Chatime (it should be noted my coworker likes this place). Having tried almost all of the boba shops in a 15 mile radius I figured why not. I'm the type of person who looks over a menu prior to arriving. I like to feel confident and I knew their menu boards were a little small. I decided on the coco cream which is plastered all over the website and inside the shop. I was told they were out of the cream and wouldn't be getting anymore in so I needed to find another drink. The next drink I recommend was also missing an ingredient. I ultimately went with a strawberry milk tea with regular pearls. This used to be my go to drink at other shops and holy crap did this end up in the garbage can. First off this was the most artificial tangy boba I have ever had. I was so annoyed to spend $6 only to throw it away. Second, the pears were all stuck together. I wasn't able to suck any up until I finally got one and saw it was stuck to about six other ones. Overall this was a huge fail and I won't be returning. There are several other shops in the area and this one is not for me. read more

The drinks are too sweet even at 25% sugar. The rebrand from chatime made the drinks look nice but overall I've been disappointed with each drink over the years. read more

Niko Niko Boba - Ube creme brulee - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

If you wanna pamper yourself, it's SPA-TIME If you spend time with your mother, it's MA-TIME If you read my Yelp stuff and laugh, it's HA-TIME But if you want a decent Boba Tea, it's CHATIME! If you wanna go get drunk, it's BAR-TIME If you wanna then get arrested, drive a CAR-TIME If you wanna show your underwear, it's BRA-TIME But if you want a decent Boba Tea, it's CHATIME! If you wanna go to the dentist, it's AAAH TIME If you wanna get with a pirate, it's ARRRR TIME If you wanna get with my Barbie, it's AHHHH TIME But if you want a decent Boba Tea, it's CHATIME! And if you wanna online date seniors, it's OUR TIME If you wanna only date the rich, BOURGEOIS TIME If you wanna do it drunk, STELLA ARTOIS TIME But if you want a decent Boba Tea, it's CHATIME! And if I pull my d*** out then... oh crap I went too FAR TIME. WHAT When it's time for me to put my British Sausage in Barbie's Cha-Cha, we call it "Chatime." And it's way more exciting than the Bubble Tea chain "Chatime." But both are satisfying in their own ways. What a lovely friendly bubble tea location with a really gorgeous girl running the show here - she was so friendly and so knowledgeable and so lovely and so flirtatious, and made a damn good drink as well, which I guess is most important in Yelprating terms. A lot of Chatime locations around the country do not have these strange concoctions with pea flower tea - and then a lot of other places that do make it, like some of the little trendy Indie Boba shops, and certain chains which we shalt not call by name, do not make it with nearly as much expertise as these guys do. It wasn't the best I've had but it was damn good and I was surprised because I don't like the regular milk tea at Chatime, so we didn't expect to like their pea flower - but they made a very good one that was as pretty as it was tasty (like Barbie) and that is usually something that people fail with (like dating Barbie). My fave Chatime in the Great Lakes region by far. But did you know there is a 6th Great Lakes, bigger than Superior and deeper than Russia's Baikal? It's called Lake Barbie. If Starlight thinks my hand is a toy, it's GNAW TIME If I try to yank it away, it's CLAW TIME And if she breaks the skin, it's SCAR TIME But if you want a decent Boba Tea, it's CHATIME! If you like Burmese food then it's now MYANMAR TIME If you prefer flame-broiled stuff, then it may be CHAR TIME And if you like market food, it's hit-up-a-BAZAAR TIME But if you want a decent Boba Tea, it's CHATIME! And if this tea shop robbed you, it's 2am CROWBAR TIME And if this tea shop pays for music, it's learn-the-GUITAR TIME And if you're dying, but had a crazy life, it's MEMOIR TIME But if you want a decent Boba Tea, it's CHATIME! If you're Bill Clinton, then it's probably CIGAR TIME If you're into anal, then it's always Chocolate STAR TIME And if you're me and Barbie then it's usually BIZARRE TIME But if you want a decent Boba Tea, it's CHATIME! WHAT read more

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Chatime is my go to place for boba on campus at the University of Minnesota. Their menu is extensive and super customizable, and they have a few cute tables to sit and study at. The menu changes seasonally, but right now I recommend getting the Passionfruit Green Tea with your favorite toppings! read more

Niko Niko Boba - a person holding a cup of boba time - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cozy boba tea shop located in Dinkytown (THEY MOVED, for those who didn't know). Overall, the boba is okay, definitely not the best- we ordered a regular size signature milk tea with tapioca pearls (50% sweetest) and a honey lavender green tea with tapioca pearls (no sweetest). I felt like the pearls were a bit hard- compared to the soft, chewy texture I'm used to and both the drinks were sweet every though we asked for less sweetest. Plus I would have liked a stronger tea flavor. Pros- You can choose your sweetest level, there is free Wifi, there are some Asian snacks you could buy to eat along with your boba, and it's a convenient location if you study/work at the U of M or live in the area. Cons- Parking (only metered parking), usually filled with students during the school year with limited seating space, and I personally found the music to be a bit loud when I went to meet a friend there. read more

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It is a small shop. Quite hard to find a table. Lots of students from UoM studying there as it is conveniently located close to the East bank. If you choose to study here, not enough outlet. Drinks will cost you at least $4 and above and not very good. If you truly love bubble tea, it is a convenient location. But I truly did not find them good or impressive. I did however, loved the fact that they carry Japanese Swiss rolls for sale. It is the first place I know that sells it other than buying it yourself from united noodles. read more

Niko Niko Boba - Chatime: passion fruit bubble tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Best boba place in Dinkytown! Every staff member here is extremely friendly and willing to give you recommendations. Service is also really quick. They also have a stamp card - we love a place that rewards boba addictions! This location is also pretty spacious and quiet in comparison to other boba shops. It's not too quiet where you can't have a private conversation but it's calm enough to make it a good place to get some work done or catch up with a friend. read more

Niko Niko Boba - Cute sleeves! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I haven't been back to Chatime since they moved around the corner. The new interior design is so cute. I actually love the map decor of Minneapolis/St. Paul on their walls. They gave cute interior decor as well like some paintings and aesthetic succulents. I ordered the earl grey milk tea 50% sweetness with boba. 4/5. My friend ordered the jasmine milk tea and taro milk tea and loved it. The staff there was kind enough to adjust to my friends taste when she didn't initially like how her tea tasted. The people here are absolutely so nice. 5/5 service. read more

Niko Niko Boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Got the thai milk tea, it was good! Super friendly staff, cute store, and quick service. A little pricey but not much more than I typically expect boba to be. read more

Niko Niko Boba - thai milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

If you've had good boba from California, this place will most likely disappoint you. The boba here is terrible. It's always bad, but somedays, it's even worse. The boba isn't sweet or chewy like Kung Fu Tea. Some days it's hard. If you never had boba before, you probably think it's good, but in terms of good boba, this isn't the place to go. That's why most people go to kung fu tea. I come here a lot with my girlfriend cause she likes it. I personally don't like it that much, besides the milk tea itself. The milk tea is good though. I like the jasmine green milk tea. Consistency is also an issue here. Too many different workers and they all seem to have their own nuances. Some days, it's way too sweet, and other days it's lacking flavor. This location doesn't serve the grass jelly, which is available at the MoA location. Overall, if you want good, chewy boba, go to Kung Fu Tea or some days Indigo tea company. read more

This was my first time at chatime and first time ever having bubble tea. I decided to get the mango green tea with the boba beads in it. Overall I loved the tea itself, however I would get half a scoop of the boba beads instead of a full, they got to be way too much. Ambiance: this place is adorable it's like a little cafe hang out spot. They have a chalk board by the front entrance you can write on and then little tables that have enough room for groups or smaller tables for individuals. It's super cute and cozy and seemed pretty trendy with the amount of people in it. Staff: the staff could have been friendlier but it was towards the end of the day and they may have just been tired. Bubble tea: like I said above I loved the flavor of the actual tea I just would have done with less boba beads. Overall I would recommend this place. read more

Niko Niko Boba - Mango green tea with boba beads - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Friendly cashier, the drinks were kind of pricey, but then again. I think the price on bubble tea has went up everywhere. Sadly I came here for their honey toast ice cream and they longer offer this special treat!! :( read more

Niko Niko Boba - Bubble tea!! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This shop is across from my family's favorite Asian restaurant. I'm addicted to bubble teas so I had to stop. There are so many options to choose from it's overwhelming at first lol. I normally order macha green tea and I did but then they threw a curve ball with the seasonal ginger milk. That was it I switched my order. So glad I got the ginger milk tea with pearls. I also lessened my sweetness to 30% and it was perfect. Highly recommended. read more

Niko Niko Boba - Ginger milk tea. Amazing. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Drinks were good. Service was not. Asked the worker a simple question and they were extremely rude about it. Will be going somewhere else for boba in the future read more

I heard about this place from other local Yelpers. It was a nice change of pace from the Kung Fu Tea chain. Lots of different teas, which was nice to see. Not too much if you want something decaffeinated though. I ordered a lychee QQ which is fruit juice with coconut jelly and boba. Even though I ordered 50% sugar it was still pretty sweet. Good flavor though and I enjoyed the boba. Nice seating areas to hang out and the space is inviting. read more

Niko Niko Boba - All the Asian treats - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Super fast takeout process. Delicious tea and nice dessert options. Safe processes. I'm a fan.

Continuing to fuel my new boba tea addiction (I blame/thank you, Ashley C!), Chatime at the U was the next on the list. They have a variety of types of teas (fresh/hot, milk, fruit, sparkling, lattes) plus coffee and smoothies. They come in many flavors from standard (ex: oolong, green, jasmine) to exotic (ex: coconut, taro, pink guava), and there are many available add-ins like tapioca pearls/boba, several jellies, and pudding. I appreciate that you can also specify your sweetness level. TL;DR Drinkable variety! They have it! They also have other fun snacks available. On the shelf they have asian staples and novelties that you can immediately munch on, and there is even ramen and soups that they will add hot water to. I got some Hello Kitty matcha marshmallows which sounded amazing but were medicinal and unappetizing (and $5). Chatime also offers fresh food like honey toast and ice cream. Sweet. Literally. This location is setup so you can work and meet people here (unlike their other 2), however, their wifi is spotty and the seating is a little cramped and uncomfortable (metal chairs & stools). Lastly, they have one gender-neutral bathroom that you can access with the orange key at the front counter. read more

Niko Niko Boba - a shelf of cereal and yogurt - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hi, my name is Susannah, I am addicted to bubble tea. (Hi, Susannah.) Chatime...I'm glad you're in Dinkytown solely because I can't stand Dinkytown and try to avoid it like the plague. If you were any closer/in a more convenient spot/had a parking lot/weren't in the middle of yeah college! hell, then I'd really have a problem. Favorites: White peach with green tea smoothie with tapioca pearls, no sugar Lychee with black tea smoothie with tapioca pearls, no sugar Soooo good. The tapioca pearls are the perfect texture of chewy and soft, not gummy or hard or too dense. The tea itself is SUPER tasty and refreshing (ultimate summer 2015 drink!), and I really like how you can either increase or decrease the amount of sugar in it. One day I plan on branching out and trying other options on the menu...it's just so hard when two things are just so damn good! read more

Niko Niko Boba - White peach green tea smoothie bubble tea = LOVE - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Visiting Dinkytown in Minneapolis and jonesing for some bubble tea? Well, here's a good choice. All the bubble tea choices you can imagine are here. I seriously couldn't think of any other possible combination. Add bubbles to coffee, tea, fruit juice or smoothies... really, what else do you want? They also have other bubble tea toppings and additions. They have latte and espresso drinks. They have Asian snacks, like Pocky. When you walk into the shop, it smells like a sweet shop. It is so sweet in here! So, be sure to ask to have your sweetness adjusted. No additional sugar necessary to still have some tasty bubble tea or a latte. So many choices, why not try a different one every time? read more

If parking wasn't so hard around Dinkytown I would be here almost everyday. As long as you are good at parallel parking and are willing to pay you'll have no trouble. I have an apartment on the west bank so when the weather is decent I occasionally like to walk about 14 minutes across the 10th ave bridge and treat myself. The quality and authenticity surely trumps tea garden. The space is also not as tacky. Kind of has a rustic feel which suits how they also serve dogwood coffee if you are in the mood for that instead of bubble tea. They also serve pretty decent Japanese desserts to pair with your drink if you are so inclined. read more

This might be my new favorite coffee & tea joint. I only recently started stopping in here and I am not sure why it took me so dang long to find this little jewel. I love bubble milk tea. It is the type of love where I randomly get one once every 6 months, remember that is it the nectar of the gods, and proceed to binge drink bubble tea until tapioca pearls make up 5% of my body mass. I'm not at all a coffee drinker so a place with numerous non-coffee options is perfection Truth: I'm actually at Publika right now. It is a lovely day so the door is open to let the breeze in. The music is subtle - perfect for the homework I should be doing. Personally, I am a big fan of the current barista's appreciation of pop punk. The laid-back vibe, multiple outlets, and tasty beverages have officially solidified that this place was basically made for me. read more

Niko Niko Boba - Large strawberry milk tea with pearls. My personal favorite. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Take me back to my university days, trying to find a place to study, and fueling my bubble tea cravings. Enter Chatime. Good prices, tasty milk tea, great boba, and plenty of space to meet people and study. I'm a creature of habit, so I've almost always gotten a regular signature milk tea with boba, usually with 80% sugar and 100% ice every time I've come here, or go to the Chatime at the Mall of America. And it's good! Why fix what isn't broken? The milk tea is creamy, and if you get 100%, I personally think it's too sweet, but I know some people prefer it on the sweet side. The boba is where Chatime really excels. Whether it's at MOA or in Dinkytown, the boba is always consistently soft, chewy, and sweetened. Aside from the signature milk tea, the thai tea or jasmine green milk tea are also great options. Compared to other bubble tea shops, Chatime tends to have more "trendy" flavors, and they're constantly adding more, which makes it a treat to come back (even if I order the same thing every time). Out of all the franchises to come out of Taiwan, Chatime has to be one of the best. read more

The milk tea is SO BAD here. If you are truly desperate then sure this place is a place where you can fulfill a craving .... Maybe the people who are giving them good reviews haven't had good milk tea before so they have low standards. But if you are from the WEST COAST and know what real milk tea should taste like you will be shocked at how bad the drinks are. read more

I have to concur with many of the other reviews here in that the coffee is excellent. They use Dogwood and know how to make a lovely latte. If I were a student, I feel like this is the kind of place that would teach me what good coffee should taste like, so kudos for that. The barista was very nice as well and it wasn't too busy so my drink was done quickly. The atmosphere is the one area that I thought could use some improvement. It actually seems almost unfinished. There are plenty of outlets, which is awesome for students and laptoppers... but it's sort of industrial (vs. industrial chic). It's like it's ALMOST chic, but it's a drop ceiling removal and paint job and concrete floor installation away. Anyway, small thing that doesn't have anything to do with their ability to make a cup of coffee. I'm not in Dinkytown too often, so I don't really see myself becoming a regular here. However, it's certainly worth a stop every now and again for bubble teas and well-made coffees. read more

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This place has solid boba and solid pricing. They have all the basic flavors from strawberry to oolong with some seasonal flavors here and there and their boba servings are pretty generous. I can get my solid weekly fix of milk tea for around 5 dollars and being a college student on a budget that's definitely a score. Their boba menu options are what u should expect from a decent boba tea bar. They have around 15 flavors, a handful of toppings and adjustable sweetness. Their service is also pretty on par u shouldn't expect any problems there. Don't get me wrong you'll definitely run into a lot of higher quality bubble tea bars in your life but this place is pretty standard. Compared to kung fu and Sencha I'd say this is a decent choice for your weekly fix. (At least until Bambu opens open near stadium village) So if you'e a huge boba addict like me then definitely give this place a try read more

I have been here twice during this trip to Minneapolis. I was drawn here the first time due to the largely positive reviews. The two people working here we're really friendly and made me feel welcome. I tried a chai tea latte as it was one of their popular drinks. This was to be my first and last time trying a non conventional flavor for bubble tea. The chai tea is well made, I just didn't think it went well with the bubbles. Their bubbles were really good though, chewy texture with just a slight tinge of sweetness. Way too perfect for me. On my second day I has planned a lot of walking so i walked over to get a cup of oolong tea latte to start my journey. Unfortunately the person who took my order had no clue how to make the drink. She was waiting for the more experienced member who was occupied at that time to help her. From their conversation I figured she didn't know which was the oolong tea, and she wasn't sure the proportion of milk to tea ratio to make my drink. I was uncomfortable just watching her being lost. The drink turned out to be a tad too diluted, too much milk was added to the tea latte. This is a good place to sit down and chat or get some work done. Their wifi is free and fast. They also had good snacks from japan if you are looking for a quick bite. I would go again only if i feel confident that the people working there are more certain about what they are doing. They do have a wide variety of selections and their pearls are one of the best I have had read more

Niko Niko Boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

First time at this location! Stopped by here after a concert from varsity theatre, and this was the perfect way to end the night. I ordered strawberry matcha latte, regular size, 30% sweetness with pearls. I love how you can adjust your sweetness level from no sugar to 120%. I really enjoyed my drink however I thought it was going to be real blended strawberries with the matcha drink... I think the strawberry was more of a jelly like they shaked with my drink....? In the end, there was a chunk of it left and I didn't bother eating it. In addition, some of the pearls were sticking together in clumps...didn't enjoy that particularly... when I've gone to Sencha, I've never encountered that before. Sadly, I didn't get a picture of my drink before I started drinking it. Overall, I liked my drink.. I might reconsider re ordering the drink. However, I would like to come back and try other drinks. read more

Staff is very friendly. They sell packaged noodles there &you can ask for hot water! That's awesome for college students! They have quite a variety of pocky sticks as well & my favorite dried mangoes. They have your teas, green tea flavors, blended flavors, and qq-which I believe is your flavors on ice. They have a small variety of jellies and mix-ins though. They have a smaller variety of flavors and mix-ins to choose from than the other bubble tea shops in the twin Cities. Stop in if you're in the area though! read more

Niko Niko Boba - Signature milk tea with coffee jelly and mango blended with rainbow jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I'm quickly becoming a fan of bubble tea to the point of addiction. I don't know if it's the chewiness of the boba or the yumminess of the tea but I feel a craving for these beverages more and more frequently of late. The shop is quite cute and located in the middle of Dinkytown. Parking as always is a challenge in this area so its more of a walk to destination after dinner in the area. I really appreciate that they let you pick the level of sugar in your drink. 50% is still super sweet so I think I'll be going down a level in the future. All in all a good time! read more

This place has all the great qualities of a bubble tea cafe: good drinks, Jenga, and lots of space to chill with friends. So far I have tried two drinks: a hot green tea latte with 50% sweetness and a Taro Smoothie with pearl boba and 80% sweetness. I really like that you get to choose how sweet you want your drink to be. This is a cool place to hang out at with friends or if you are a loner like me, it's nice to sit at a table and just read for a while. It's nice to have a chill place that is open late. read more

Niko Niko Boba - Taro Smootie with boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This is my favorite boba place around UoM. I've tried Sencha and Kung Fu, and Chatime definitely has the best boba and tea drinks in my opinion. On separate occasions, I ordered the lychee black tea and Thai tea both with boba. I was really happy with my drinks and the tapioca pearls consistency. I have more of a sweet tooth so I went with 100% sugar and it was perfect for me! read more

Awesome place. We played Jenga and we built the tower so high that we couldn't remove any more blocks! The tea was pretty good too... read more

Chatime is a sweet little cozy shop, nestled in the heart of Dinkytown on the University of Minnesota campus. They offer several drinks (coffee, teas, boba, fruit smoothies) and unique snacks (brick toast, macarons). For the most part, I enjoy their drinks, my favorites being: Jasmine green milk tea, almond milk tea, and mango QQ. They have a "drink of the month" each month which allows you to buy 2 drinks for practically the price of one so it's good to always check what their special is. I do find some problems with consistency every once in awhile with the boba being too hard or my drink being too watered down. For the most part though, I enjoy the drinks. I've never personally tried their snacks myself as I find that they're just a bit too overpriced. Don't forget to get a stamp card while you're there! Good place to come and study or hang out with friends. They offer a variety of board games that you can enjoy at your leisure as well. The space isn't big though, so it can sometimes be difficult to find an open table. read more