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    Te’amo Boba Bar

    4.5 (269 reviews)
    ModerateBubble Tea, Desserts
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Sana K.

    First time here and super cute!! Been eyeing this place. Happy to see multiple locations! The ube creme brulee is to die for! Ice never wanted another drink so fast. I was so sad when it was gone. It was sweet but so good. The decor is pretty. The merch is pretty. Order at the kiosk. Can't wait to have the chance to get it again next time I'm in Chicago

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    Jill O.

    We stopped in for boba while we were in Chinatown to get out of the rain, and honestly the space is adorable. The pastel aesthetic is very Instagram-friendly, and they have a ton of branded merch if that's your kinda thing. Ordering was fast since everything's done through self-service kiosks, and it wasn't very crowded when we went. Service felt slower than other Te'amo locations I've visited, and there were a few dirty tables and full trash cans sitting around, which wasn't great. That said, our drinks were well made and tasted exactly how they should. I'm a big fan of the brand overall, so I'm guessing this was just an off day. I'd still come back and give this location another try.

    Vanity H.

    This place was soooo cute! Stopped by after my nail appointment in chinatown. It did say it was open at 11am but didn't open until 11:30am - just a heads up in case you look at Google hours. Upon walking in you see the vibrant and girly colors & decor. Cute & comfy tables with different LED's. I ordered at a kiosk, but I wanted to order at a register because I had InKind with a discount but no one came to greet me. That's why I took the star away - no real customer service interaction but I'm not sure if that's the goal? The latte itself was good - the strawberry was a great addition!

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    Melissa C.

    Nice staff, tasty drinks - boba had a good consistency, not hard or mushy. Craving satisfied! They also have a few other desserts available like mochi donuts, cakes and coconut panna cotta.

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    Daisy L.

    There was only one drink I tried but off the bat it was absolutely delicious!! I loved this place and the options they had.

    Karina U.

    Got a really delicious Thai iced tea with boba here. The pearls are perfectly squishy and the tea had really good flavor. Sad the mochi donuts aren't gluten free but they did have GF cheesecake, just not my preference

    Okinawa Milk Tea and White Moustache Green Tea
    Tiffany L.

    Had Te'amo Boba Bar while waiting for our table for dinner with family. I ordered the white mustache green tea and my boyfriend got the Okinawa milk tea. We both got boba with our drinks. The downside to our visit was their system was down and only accepting cash at the moment. It luckily wasn't an issue as our cousin had cash with him. The packaging is a cool concept with it being a sealed lid. The only downside is it can easily be spilled since it's just a big hole once it's opened. The white mustache green tea had a good balance of creaminess and fresh notes. The Okinawa milk tea wasn't bad itself either. It was nice roasted flavor! The boba was also the perfect texture. Overall, it's a good boba place. There's a lot of options to pick from and you'll find something to your liking.

    Vincent Y.

    Had their Dalgona Matcha w/ Boba and an White Moustache Ube Milk Drink and both were very tasty and came in cool cans. Definitely one of the cooler designs for a boba cup I have seen. The Matcha Boba was very creamy and had a nice matcha flavor with nice and chewy boba. A little bit too hard though, but can look past that. The Ube was rich and creamy, the cheese foam at the top was nice and blended well with the ube that was sweet and had a strong ube flavor. The vibe inside was also nice. They also play K-Pop on their speakers and one of the songs was by GFriend which is a plus.

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    Nini L.

    Nice and clean place in Chicago's Chinatown. There are 2 kiosks from which to order. It was pretty user-friendly. We ordered two drinks with boba and one without. The drinks come in some tall plastic cans that open like soda cans. Everything tasted just right. Sweetness was perfect. Bobas were soft, chewy, and flavorful. We were happy with all of the items. The girl who helped us was efficient. There were barely any interactions with the staff, but the few we had were short and cordial.

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    Matthew H.

    This place is great! Best boba we had in Chinatown and it comes in a convenient container! We also purchased a few snacks. All of them were delicious. The staff at the counter were friendly and they have a nice little waiting area for you to chill out and wait or enjoy your snacks!

    Claire L.

    Very cute and unique boba shop that offers sealed aluminum containers for your drinks instead of plastic ones. Straightforward ordering process on the self kiosk then watch your drinks being made and sealed in front of your eyes. I ordered the mochi donuts which were so tasty without being overly sweet. Appreciate the selection of yogurt and cakes in the refrigerated case. Highly recommend this boba shop!

    Kathy T.

    The bubble teas are sooooo pretty!! We got the ube brûlée, matcha latte, mango coco and a few more fruity teas!

    Yixin L.

    Got the matcha foam with milk bubble tea. Very creamy matcha flavor with perfect sweetness and matcha taste. Better than I expected since I haven't like foam drinks in the past.

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    Ask the Community - Te’amo Boba Bar

    What businesses are near by as reference?

    It's not too far from Joy Yee!

    Is this place inside of a food court?

    No it's more of a court yard inside Chinatown Square

    Are there non-dairy options?

    Yes, I went by two weeks ago and tried one of their fruit teas. There are many dairy-free choices :)

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