TG has the best boba in MI. First of all, the place is always clean, service is friendly and quick, and the drinks and snacks are delicious! This is the only place that I've seen mini bobas- which are my go tos if I'm feeling boba that day. My usual order is thai tea, which again, IMO, TG has the best thai tea in MI. Another favorite is the Taiwanese popcorn chicken with basil. Be careful when you bite into them, bc they are pipping hot and can burn if you don't give it a few minutes to cool down. The bubble waffle is also a great snack to get when getting the popcorn chicken. When you combine the chicken with the waffle, you get a bit of sweet, salty with a nice little kick! The location can be tricky to get to with all the construction, but if you use Google maps, you'll have no issues finding the place. read more

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There aren't many hot teas without black tea in it available. Large warm milk tea lavender with almond milk and a bubble waffle. The bubble waffle is okay, quite sweet to me. My husband liked it well enough. The lavender milk tea is interesting with the almond milk. read more

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Hidden in the lower level of all the main shops, unless you know where it is, it's bit hard to find. The interior is open, tables by the front of the restaurant, open space in the back. They have an extensive menu items. I went with original milk tea, 50% less sweet and 1/2 ice. Compared to other places, it was good... usually when I get 50% less sweet, it's bit on the sweet side. Service was good. Friendly cashier. read more

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10/10 boba and unexpectedly amazing chicken! I came for the drinks, but the chicken completely stole the show. Huge shoutout to my cousin for ordering it because I never would've thought to try it myself. One bite and I was hooked. Perfectly seasoned, crispy, and just the right amount of salt. Totally addictive. The shop itself is smaller (has easy and free parking) but super cozy, with seating available and zero wait time every time I've visited. It's a hidden gem that deserves way more attention. Don't sleep on this spot! read more

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Tea Gather is a solid boba spot. Drinks can take a little while, but the cozy seating and board games make the wait easy. I haven't tried the hot food yet, but I see lots of people ordering it every time I'm in there. read more

Tea Gather - Boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Northville, Michigan

It's really good, especially the popcorn chicken and the staff are really nice. I would recommend coming here with friends as it's also a nice hangout spot. read more

My favorite spot to get boba! Get the honeydew milk tea, you won't regret it. The place is cute and has games you can play while you wait/drink your boba. There's also food but I haven't ordered any, but I've seen several people order while I've been sitting there! read more

Excellent staff and tea. Clean and beautifully decorated. We have been to so many tea shops throughout the country and time and time again we come back here because the quality is unmatched. read more

I originally visited Tea Gather a couple of weeks after they first opened back in early 2021. I was super excited to visit - it was a new boba shop after all, and in addition, I believe this was the only place (and still is the only place) in Metro Detroit that served 雞排 ji pai (jumbo fried chicken cutlet). Unfortunately, I found their boba to be especially hard and their cutlet to be soggy and oily on that visit. I decided to go again recently since I figured it could have just been some opening week jitters and/or trying to start a successful business during the height of the pandemic. I walked in after lunch on a weekend and found a couple of people lounging around and sipping on their drinks. I took a quick look at the menu again and I tried ordering the cutlet but I was told that they were out. I replaced it with the basil popcorn chicken and found out they also didn't have any basil. Flummoxed again, I had to go with the popcorn chicken without basil. Classic Milk Tea, Large, Half Sweet, Half Ice w/ Boba ($5.65) - I feel like they changed the recipe for this drink from my previous visit. Before, I have in my notes that they used pu-er, giving the drink a very earthy and woody taste. This drink on the other hand didn't have nearly the same flavor notes and was very muted in comparison. Instead, the flavor seemed to mostly come from the sugar syrup they use - a kind of caramelized smokiness. The sweetness level is still quite high even at half, at least for me. The boba this time was quite good - almost the ideal texture, with a bouncy and chewy exterior and a firmer interior. Popcorn Chicken without Basil ($8.75) - They hand make this to order so it take a bit of time. I could hear pounding and frying noises coming from the kitchen as this was being made. The chicken smelled amazing when it first came out - I will never get tired of that pepper and five spice fragrance. The chicken itself is tender and juicy thigh meat, with some skin and fattier portions adding additional richness. The exterior has a thin and delicate crisp from the fried sweet potato starch. We got this medium spicy, which added a mouth warming tingle. I think they might use shichimi for the spicy. There was actually quite a bit more white pepper added that I am used to in this dish and while there are usually some sweet and soy notes imparted on the chicken by the marinade, I couldn't really detect those flavors here. I think the boba at Tea Gather is in the top quartile of boba shops in Metro Detroit. If I lived nearby, this would definitely part of my regular rotation. As it stands though, I can only visit once in a while when I happen to be in the area. read more

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Came in a Saturday and had a long wait with about 20 people ahead of my order. Waited about 15 minutes and was on my way out! Tried the Hong Kong style tea alongside with one of the seasonal drinks. Both were delicious and always a delight to try new things here. The location is clean and service is always nice and fast. read more

Came here after lunch with my sister. Was excited about the bubble tea in the area that is new to us. We ordered the taro milk tea with grass jelly and red guava milk tea with lychee jelly. We both enjoyed our bubble teas. It was filled with young people and is moody and dim in there.there is seating and games to hang out. If you need to use the restroom, you have to ask for the key. The service was quick and easy and the front counter gentleman was nice and knowledgeable. read more

Tea Gather - Taro milk tea with grass jelly and red guava milk tea with lychee jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - Northville, Michigan

I had noted this small establishment the last time I was in town. It is off the beaten path so even though I'm a regular diner and shopper in downtown Northville, this was my first time here. I was surprised by the number of pre-teens and teens here. One group was studying - their laptops all opened. The other group was enjoying time with friends. As expected from the business name, there are numerous teas available here: black, green, fruit teas, traditional teas, and milk teas. Smoothies, yakults, and finger goods are also available. I am a traditionalist when it comes to tea so I had black milk tea with honey and boba. I don't like powdered teas so I go with something basic. While there were three people working I found that it was slow going. However, I was very impressed by how they mixed up my beverage so that the milk did not just sit on top and cleaned up my cup so it was not sticky. Will I be back? Yes, if not for the tea, for the bubble waffles I saw being served up. read more

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A great place to pick up some bubble tea! I walked past this place a couple times, and it took me a minute to figure out if it was the downstairs or upstairs business (it's the downstairs). When we wandered in, there were a few people hanging out and chatting, and the space was clean. It was a good vibe. We ordered an apple bubble tea and an almond bubble tea. Fruit teas, especially green apple, have the tendency to be too sweet, but they hit it spot on. The almond tea was also the perfect sweetness without having to tell them to reduce the sugar levels. Ordering was straightforward and easy, and the woman behind the counter told me about the reward system I could set up using Clover. I'll absolutely look forward to coming back here again. There are quite a few bubble tea franchises popping up, but it's nice to see something that's just it's own unique thing done well. read more

It is little hidden place in northville. From outside decor it looked like Taiwanese tea shop so I had to try them. We tried bubble waffles special which comes with ice cream and your choice of one topping. Also got winter melon boba tea , strawberry boba tea and Taro boba tea. I feel as everything was fairly priced. Soon as I entered , I was greeted immediately and they offered good friendly customer service. Interior was a little bit more monotone and darker lighting than I expected and could use some improvement but not a big deal. read more

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I like visiting this place when I'm in northville. It's kind of hidden away in the back of a building, but if you know where it is, it's easy to get to. There's adequate parking nearby if you wanted to drive here, but it's perfect for you to take a night stroll in downtown Northville, and make this as one of your stops through the night. They have great options for bubble tea and jellies. I normally just get a slush with jellies and it's delicious. Perfect for a hot summer night walk and you are in need of a refreshing beverage. read more

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Delicious drinks (you can get Hot Bubble Tea!) and excellent service. I would love to try their food since the reviews are so good. Fun place to meet up with friends and hang out. We'll be back! read more

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The Taro smoothie was very good. The place was very busy but the atmosphere was really nice. Very cute place to sit to have tea. I would go back for tea and try the bubble waffle. read more

Love this place the owner is so knowledgeable I found a place that's as good as San Francisco. It's nice and calm here. The milk tea tastes authentic. They also have chill music and I see people playing board games. read more

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Came on recommendation of a family friend from Taiwan after a full meal elsewhere and still stuffed ourselves here! They have a ton of options for drinks - I got the classic which was delicious with soft, chewy boba. The popcorn chicken tasted like it was made with chicken thighs which made the meat super juicy and the coating was well flavored and nice and thin. Would definitely try adding the fried basil next time as well! Wish I lived closer here, will try to swing by next time I'm in the area for sure! There was only one person working so the food and drinks took a little while to come out, but we weren't in a hurry so it was fine. They have a cute indoor seating area and outdoor patio as well as plenty of free parking! read more

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Tea Gather is my favorite café in downtown Northville. There is an extensive menu of assorted tea, milk tea, traditional Chinese tea, and smoothies. I have only tried the traditional tea, but the bubble tea options look delicious from what I see other customers order. In addition to drinks, there is a small "Munchies" menu with Asian street food favorites like Crispy Tofu, Basil Popcorn Chicken, Crab Rangoon, Jumbo Fried Chicken Cutlet, Bubble Waffle, Salted Green Beans, and Cuttle Fish Balls. My favorites are the Basil Popcorn Chicken and Crispy Tofu. Everything is made to order with the option of adding spicy seasoning. The food is always served hot, crispy, and tender. The owner is friendly and the café is clean, spacious, and serene. It makes a good place to hang out with friends, relax, or work on one's laptop. There are also games in the back that are available to customers like Monopoly, Pictionary, Scrabble, and Connect 4. Free parking is available both in front of Tea Gather and in the parking structure next door. read more

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I drove 20 minutes to Tea Gather to find a handwritten sign that says, "closed today, see you tomorrow."

I'm sooo so glad that there is a bubble tea place in Downtown Northville! I think that Tea Gather is super authentic. I overheard the staff speak in Mandarin and several customers after me were ordering in Mandarin. It makes me happy to hear spoken Mandarin. It reminds me of home. I got the Taro milk tea with custard. There are so many flavors and toppings to choose from, which means endless combinations for customers to create! Have fun discovering your favorite drink! My brother also suggested me to try the popcorn chicken. It seemed to be made of dark meat, which makes it extra tender! So delicious! The interior is spacious and they have an umbrella for outdoor seating. I walked around and I saw board games on the shelves. What a cool spot to hang out with your friends in Downtown Northville? read more

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i come here a lot! great tea and pretty interior design, they are open for most days and they are pretty fast with the food and drinks even during a rush! they sell a kind of loose leaf/tea cake that is very delicious and many good snacks read more

Tea Gather - fried tofu - Bubble Tea Near Me - Northville, Michigan

This was the best bubble tea I've ever had. I love bubble tea, but my least favorite thing about is how it's typically pretty sugary. The lavender milk tea I got here though was just subtly sweet and wonderfully perfect and the tea got to shine through minimal sugar. The boba were perfect too - not gummy, none of those hard centers that occur when unloved boba sits too long. They have mini ones too and a bunch of other Jelly stars and shapes and flavors of various poppability. I kind of just like the regular kind, but I'd try the herbal jelly. read more

Tea Gather - Bubble Tea Near Me - Northville, Michigan

I LOVE this place !! My family tried several boba places in search for the best one, and Tea Gather definitely has the best brown sugar boba out there. We have been going here several times a month for the past few years, and the quality has always been great. The customer service is amazing as well. I would recommend the Brown sugar boba, Mango milk tea, and Wintermelon milk tea! Everything is fresh tasting and creamy and delicious read more

Tea Gather is not our favorite in the Novi/Northville area HOWEVER this is place is BUMPIN' with young people who DON'T KNOW that this place has the best Taiwanese snacks in the area. They are drinking average boba and MISSING OUT on some tasty Taiwanese popcorn chicken. I bit into my popcorn chicken and I'm pretty sure they use dark meat! It's tender and well-seasoned. Not dry at all! Boba is meh BUT I wanted to let all the readers know to come here for the snacks but also, come here for boba too because we like to support local. read more

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This place charges extra if you want no ice In your drink. As a result of the policy above, an employee who worked loyally for nine months was terminated for helping customers to avoid the up-charge by ordering "less ice." rather than "No ice" option. And don't ask for tap water - there is a charge for that as well. Disappointing approach to Customer Service and a very poor way to treat staff. read more

I have been on the hunt for a place that sells Taiwanese popcorn chicken within the metro Detroit area and I've finally found it! The basil popcorn chicken was incredibly flavorful and juicy. I do wish there was fried Basil as Taiwanese popcorn chicken normally has. I also got the papaya milk and bubble waffle. All were delicious and left my palate satisfied read more

Tea Gather - Taiwanese popcorn chicken, bubble waffle, papaya milk bubble tea, and banana milk bubble tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Northville, Michigan

Nice drinks and many varieties of drinks to get. People are super nice here and mixed with the amazing ambiance it is just so awesome.

I'm so glad this place opened in Northville. I came here with my cousin and put in an order for our family. We got 7 drinks: Strawberry Banana Smoothie, Lavender Milk Tea x2, Classic Milk Tea, Brown Sugar Milk Tea, Almond Milk Tea, and Wintermelon Tea with Lychee and Mango Jellies. Each and every one of us enjoyed our drinks and they tasted amazing. It's hard to find an authentic-tasting boba place, but this one hit all the marks! My cousin also ordered the bubble waffle special - the waffle texture and flavor was so delicious and had great toppings. We're definitely going to continue coming back here and try their different drink/food options. I would highly recommend this place to anyone! read more

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I love this place! I've been here over 20 times. They are responsible for starting my love of fruit tea! The staff is friendly and makes delicious drinks. The shop is cute and they have several tables and a few board games for people to play. Definitely come check it out! read more

Run, don't walk! These tea + smoothie hybrids are delicious and unique, not too sweet but amazingly flavorful. We tried the taro milk tea, avocado milk tea (both creamy and savory -- avocado was sweeter than expected) and the orange harvest fresh fruit juice which was exceptional, with real pulp and a floral aftertaste. We watched the staff squeeze the oranges in front of us and appreciated their cleanliness. And the boba was really fresh as well! For vegans: they also offer all milk drinks with a dairy-free, almond milk alternative which was really good! Will definitely be back read more

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Tea Gather is one of the few boba shops in Michigan that currently has an overall rating of 5 stars on Yelp. Visit Tea Gather and you will see why! Great selection of boba with the option to add your usual additional fixings ($0.64-$1.00) to your drink as you wish. BUT, the munchies (streetfood) that they have is the highlight of Tea Gather. They are a great accompaniment to your drink and a must-order when visiting. The basil popcorn chicken was my favorite and you can choose the spice level. They use dark meat so the chicken stays moist while the outside gets super crisp (gbd- golden, brown, and delicious). The basil adds a nice aromatic touch. The bubble waffle was also tasty- light, soft, and eggy. Everything is made fresh to order, so expect a short little wait if you order any munchies (approx. 10 mins) - the wait is worth it. The space is very clean, modern, and minimalistic. Great place to read a book, catch up with friends, or even get some work done. Various seating and table arrangements are present. Also, Tea Gather is not a chain, but a mom-and-pop boba shop which is a plus so you are getting the best! I'll definitely visit again. read more

First time here and loved it! Had classic milk tea with tapioca, and it was the best around. Perfect sweetness and great flavor. Also tried the fried tofu and it was amazing- served hot & with crispy panko coating, salted and served with dipping sauce and utensils- tiny chopsticks in my to-go box! I will definitely be back! read more

Chinese inspired tea shop with milk tea and boba - Opened five months ago, huge menu selection Can't wait until they have avocado smoothies again read more

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Phenomenal, unique addition to a downtown Northville that is already chock-full of the run-of-the-mill coffee/tea shops. Boba Matcha Tea was on point. The Basil Chicken was excellent, a subtle spicy taste that is hard to find elsewhere. We will definitely be back! Basil Chicken . . . 气氛很轻松，Basil Chicken也太好吃的！肯定是Novi/Northville 附近最值得去Boba茶馆 Basil Chicken本当においしい！雰囲気が気に入りました！ また行きます。 read more

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Friendly staff Reasonable prices Great selection and service Amazing tea Highly recommended read more

Tea Gather - Lychee tea with lychee boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Northville, Michigan

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Love this bubble tea joint. It's a little pricey but they have small appetizers and plenty of bubble tea options. We got the tofu nuggets and fried chicken. Fried chicken was flavored to perfection in the breading. This place will become an addiction shortly! read more

Tea Gather - Boba Tea , tofu nuggets and fried chicken - Bubble Tea Near Me - Northville, Michigan

THE BEST BOBA I HAVE EVER HAD! I come to Tea Gather regularly and it is my favorite part about Downtown Northville!

The owners are friendly. The store is clean and neat. I love their chicken cutlets, it's freshly made & crispy every time I arrive. They have a wide selection of bubble teas & drinks. read more

Tea Gather - Classic milk tea & crispy chicken cutlet - Bubble Tea Near Me - Northville, Michigan