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TeaRex Bubble Tea Cafe

4.2 (256 reviews)
InexpensiveBubble Tea, Waffles
Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Leslie A.

Came here on a random week day during enough time in between lunch and dinner for the first time. Luckily was able to find parking. There is also no line inside and lots of tables open and semi, cleaned to be able to sit at. The menu is pretty extensive with lots of different options for add-ons or at N's which is great to see. The girl working was very patient and very nice What is weird is that where you order is? Also, the drink pick up is however, they have set it up so that you cannot see any drink being made One of the drinks we ordered was a lychee drink with no boba and unfortunately, you can tell that there is no fresh lychee or anything even coming out of a can. It is definitely some kind of a powder mix. When I think about the competition of Boba within the town of Skokie and neighboring towns, I really think they need to step up their ingredients in quality overall. However, I do think the pricing is slightly more affordable.

Karyn M.

T. Rex lived at the very end of the Late Cretaceous period, which was about 90 to 66 million years ago. Tea Rex, however, seems to be alive and well and thriving in Skokie judging by the fan art on the walls. I stopped back into Tea Rex after a few (not million) years and was surprised to see how bright and lively the space was, with so many different iterations of the Dino on the walls. I tried my favorite taro smoothie with boba and it was delicious as always, cool and nutty, with nicely chewy boba. The place was empty when I arrived and my order was up fast. As I left, I saw other customers entering the lot. This is probably a dino-mite spot later in the day. Am I really going to end this review with a pun? You bet Jurassican!

Taro milk tea
Kim L.

Whenever I'm in the burbs, I usually swing by here to get my bubble tea fix. Miss the walk through window during the pandemic but the inside is cute and service is still very speedy. Love that my go-to taro milk tea is customizable in terms of sweetness (I usually go 25 or 50%)z The tapioca is always fresh here and not rubbery and super chewy (in a bad way) like other spots I've been to and the tapioca comes with the drink and is not an add-on charge. Definitely recommend if you're in the burbs, it's down the way from Old Orchard mall.

The wall. Branding is on point.
Boyle W.

It really knows its identity as a bubble tea cafe... not trying to be something totally different - but rather, serving out consistent Bubble Tea. There are choices for milk teas, fruit blends, teas, etc with the requisite choices of boba (or none at all). We've finally been able to get inside the cafe, since we've only been on the outside window since the pandemic. The drinks are good and consistent and the pricing is fair. The interior is very cute and colorful and plastic. The decor (branding) is on point. The Rex is a great mascot! The location is kinda isolated. As if the rest of the adjacent strip mall was supposed to be developed, but never really happened. The parking lot seems to have the required minimum parking stalls, but is arranged so oddly that no spot is a "good parking spot".

Angel P.

I ordered the non-dairy iced milk tea with 100% sweetness and tapioca balls and non-dairy iced milk tea 100% sweetness with brown sugar and tapioca balls. I actually think their milk tea is pretty decent. I can definitely taste the black tea in it which is a good sign. The workers made our drinks relatively fast and were pleasant. The inside of the cafe was super cute and they also have WiFi !

Strawberry boba
Heather B.

Service was very quick. My daughter says, "amazzzzzzzing!" Ordered five boba drinks, all are great. Ambiance is still super cute and full of trexxes. :)

Regular vs large sizes
Angie W.

We've been here a few times, and we're never disappointed. The drinks are great, lots of choices, and service is quick. The atmosphere is cheery and fun. I guess I've been drinking milk tea long enough for the flavor I'm looking for to be called "classic," but seriously, the classic milk tea here is terrific. Really good flavor, and you can choose how sweet you want it. There are a lot of other drink options, and our whole family loves trying them all. Personally, I'll be back for more of the milk tea. :)

Paula B.

We've been going to TeaRex for the last year and this is my all time favorite fruit bubble tea in the Chicagoland area. We ordered a grapefruit tea with lychee jelly and peach fruit tea with lychee jelly and tapioca. Super friendly owners, great and quick service, and the interior is adorable playing off the tearex theme.

Ryan D.

My husband and I were out in the Skokie area when we had a craving for bubble tea. We searched on the Yelp app and found TeaRex Bubble Tea Cafe. I love the dinosaur theme. They had so many Tyrannosaurus Rex decorations all over the restaurant. We ordered the cookies and cream shake, ice coffee, and mango smoothie with boba. The drinks were made quickly and tasted very good. I loved being able to sit in the cafe and talk with our friend. When we are in the area, we will definitely come back to TeaRex Bubble Tea Cafe!

Sherwin C.

Cute bubble tea shop in the Skokie area with a T-rex theme that is prominently displayed all along the walls and furniture. The choice of drinks here definitely skews towards less adventurous options and is actually probably targeting the casual drinker with options familiar to the American palate. With that said, the drinks here are satisfying, prepared quickly, and reasonably priced. Parking isn't too difficult and the vibe makes it an enjoyable spot to enjoy a conversation.

Taro milk tea with lychee jelly
Anisa F.

Stopped in for a quick boba tea and ended up getting the Taro Milk Tea with Lychee. It was perfectly sweet and I love the jelly texture. I love that the milk teas are automatically dairy free! The cashier was very helpful when I asked him if the combination I chose would be a strange mix, he kindly assured me people order the same thing as me all the time. We went on a slow day, the inside was very clean and the colors of the decor (and outside of the building) were bright and fun. I found this fitting, as going for a boba tea should never be a drab affair! Next time I'm in Skokie I'll definitely be popping by (no pun intended.)

Martha K.

I loved this place!!!! The drinks were amazing, the interior was super cute, and the service was pretty quick! The lid of the bobas is cute and overall, this experience was great!

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Vivian L.

The place is super clean. The decor is so cute. The staff is friendly and quick. Bathroom is clean. The classic milk tea was delicious. The pumpkin spice milk tea was so-so and the boba seemed a little bland. Pricing was also reasonable. Overall, it's a really nice place and I'm glad I finally got to visit it since I've seen it in passing so many times.

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8 years ago

Best place to go for bubble tea I love that cute place lots of flavors mango and pineapple is the best in all

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Pretty google bubble tea was slow so fast service the tapioca does have an after taste like soap but very mild , very good will b back!

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Love this place. They know me and my daughter by name as We walk in. Great people and friendly faces every time. They won't disappoint.

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The place is cute, the drinks are amazing. I drove one hour just for this bubble tea!

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Do they use dairy in their bubble tea?

I am not sure but the best thing to do is CALL THEM when they open. Maybe just the milk teas have dairy but not the others. Not sure.

Are the levels of sweetness customizable for milk teas?

Yes, you can customize the amount of sugar and ice. I have a pretty low tolerance for sugar so I usually request that there be no sugar added.

Do they have any non-caffeinated tea?

Our bubble teas aren’t caffeinated unless you order coffee/tea flavors.

Do they offer alternative/nondairy milks?

I believe they do. They have usual blended ice blended bubble tea in fruit flavors. Also green tea based fruit teas.

Do they take credit cards? What kinds?

Not exactly sure, but I used my visa.

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