I've been coming many times now since it's in a super convenient location to me. Decent place for boba drinks and popcorn chicken. Their boba is consistently cooked nicely so that's definitely a plus. Popcorn chicken is also good although not authentically Taiwanese style, but still tasty (I get them with the sour plum flavor and spicy). Inside has a small seating area. Their operating hour is quite short, I wish they would open earlier or later! Their menu is also not as full as the location in Chinatown, much limited options at this location (both drinks and snacks). read more

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Come on, Ume Tea - you just need to do better. This location is extremely dirty and unhygienic - the place has grime and marks all over the place (floors, walls, seating areas), and there are insects/gnats just flying around. The staff aren't helpful, and you'll have to do the ordering on their kiosk. I wanted to check out their Surprise Cups, but they were all out, and the plushes that you could purchase were 'sold out'. No dice, Ume Tea. +extremely dirty! +unavailable items +unhelpful staff read more

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Didn't know they opened a location in the loop! I came here randomly during the day and it was completely empty, but it was right around opening time at noon. The person working there preferred that ordering was done through the screen, which is easier for me with all the different boba options. The surprise cup is so fun! Boba was pretty good and perfectly cooked. Nice and chewy. I could tell the tea was a high quality but I should have ordered it a bit sweeter. read more

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found in the loop -- this location in chicago mirrors the one in la! ume tea is in a walkable area of the city. the interior is super cute with a wall lined with merch and cups. their specialty is their blind box drinks, offering a cute surprise plush with your tea for $4.50 tea is solid here, we got the watermelon lychee tea & it was so refreshing on a hot summer day. they have a barista/cashier and also a self service ordering kiosk. theres a couple of tables and a bench if youd like to dine in. the only thing is that theres no AC in here and its super hot. read more

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I stopped by Ume Tea and ordered a large matcha latte with 0% sweetness and no toppings. I know that's not the typical order here, but I like to taste the matcha itself without added sugar. Unfortunately, the matcha wasn't great quality--it lacked the smooth, vibrant flavor you'd expect from a high-grade powder and had a slightly chalky aftertaste. With a $1 tip, the total came to about $10, which felt overpriced for a drink that didn't deliver on quality. The shop decoration is cute and seems to specialize in sweeter, trendier drinks, so if that's your thing, you might have a better experience. But if you're a straight matcha fan, this probably isn't the place. read more

First time on this location. I came after 5pm today and therr was no line. I ordered the dubai chocolate shake which was nice snd creamy except there were crumbs of crushed ice in the drink. I wished it was blended more Also while waiting for my drink I decided to sit down. I noticed that there were crumbs on the seat and table as well. So the place could use some cleaning ip. read more

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Came here as a cursory search on Yelp gave me high hopes for this boba shop in the loop. Its a tiny, cute aesthetic-ed shop with their little bunny mascot all over. I saw they had mochi as a drink option and had to get it as my brother had been mentioning its existence back in socal. I got one of their specials for the season, a hot milk tea with black rice and mochi. I thought it was odd they gave me a hot drink with a regular sealed top vs a sip top but it made sense given the various things in my drink. Taking a cautious sip, it wasn't hot enough to burn me even through a straw so I was happy with that. The mochi was a very fun addition and surprisingly tasty. I thoroughly enjoyed my drink and would happily come back in the future! read more

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I got a yumberry jelly slush(50% sugar) with boba and a takoyaki. My total was $18.37 which I think is a bit pricey but everything was good. The shop is very cute, theres 3 tables to sit at and chill music. You can order at the iPad or at the counter with the staff. There's no restroom and the employee said to go to Starbucks. read more

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This is genuinely the saddest expectations vs reality I've ever gotten from boba. There is literally no mango and straight milk. Pls avoid this location I've been here twice and been disappointed every time. read more

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Ume Tea is my favorite tea place ever!!!! I love this place so much, and I have brought all of my family members to try their tea. Their order ahead feature on their website makes placing orders quick and easy (plus it saves time). Most locations are set up for grab and go with limited seating. I highly recommend this place!!! read more

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One of my favorite spots in town! Definitely lots of selection from desserty sweet to refreshing fruit teas. The thai tea creme brulee is the perfect treat if you feel like indulging in creamy sweet goodness! The milk teas - the black milk tea - is delicious. The fruit teas are so refreshing and I have to say the watermelon passion fruit is one of my favorites! read more

I had seen a video online of the place and thought itd be fun to visit, i walked here from the place im staying and it was a nice walk. We got there and the restruant was very cute and pink, although I felt it lacked in tables and some decor but it wasnt bad. Ordering was very easy and the drinks were surprisingly cheap, both my brother and I ordered the surprise plush cups and the total was about 12.50. It took a little bit if the wait but I suppose it's because there was one girl working back there. The drink were very yummy and the surprise Keychain made me soooo happy and they were so cute, and i also got an extra free kitty keychain for leaving a google review. I'd love to come back but I sadly dont live in Chicago read more

So refreshing! I got the lychee watermelon green tea, 50% sweet, with lychee jelly and I was pleasantly surprised. I was worried that it was going to taste like artificial watermelon but it was just real crushed watermelon with watermelon chunks and the perfect amount of sweetness. I could have done without the lychee fruit pieces though since the texture wasn't great. read more

Ume Tea - Lychee & Watermelon Green Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

As a boba lover, this place hit the spot, especially because I live far away in a place that has no boba shops. There was only 1 person running the shop when I went, which was weird because I do think this place deserves more recognition. Pros: I got my drink immediately after I ordered! 6/10: I got the watermelon lychee tea with crystal boba with 50% sweetness. The sweetness level was perfect for me as I could taste lychee, watermelon, and the tea all combining harmoniously. However, it's a 6/10 because it wasn't anything too special to me. Still, it was definitely tasty, and if I was nearby and wanted boba, I'd get it again. I wanted to also try the mango yogurt drink, so it just means I have to go back again!!! The interior was the cutest pink ever and I loved the decorative wall. I do wish they had more tables to make it feel less awkward because only 1 side has seats and the rest is unevenly empty. Still, the pink was very Barbie-core, and I dig it. Overall: 7.5/10 read more

Ume Tea - SP Lychee & Watermelon Green Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

was intrigued by the free samples outside and it did not disappoint! I got the oolong signature milk tea and it was so good! Highly recommend :) read more

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I ordered the Brown Sugar Boba Fresh Milk! And obviously I had to pay the extra for the survive (plushie) cup! It is my first time here and customer service is so nice!, the place is really pink and bring! Feels so coquetee! Anybody visiting for out of town should really consider coming in, friends or family strongly recommend!! read more

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Drink was fire and the atmosphere is cool I got a grape tea slush and it was very refreshing read more

Really cute location. Such fun items. We did a mystery cup which was so so fun to see. Inside is super cute. Worth a visit and lots of drink options!! Also looks like they have good smells good! read more

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fast service and great drinks! perfect for a sunny day! They were really fast with preparing the drinks too!

The tea is okay, but most of the time they are out of additives such as mochi. I go to this spot frequently and almost every time they don't tell you they are out of something until after you order and pay for it. I've seen many customers upset over this. The service is probably some of the worst i've seen. The counter is frequently left unattended and when I went in today there were three people waiting at an empty counter asking for service, we could hear someone in the back making noise but they didn't come to the counter. Customers were coming in and leaving once they realized what was going on. The entrance of the store is cluttered with trash and cardboard boxes, sometimes blocking the door. The boba is good but the service is so bad that it makes more sense to go somewhere with slightly worse boba but better service. read more

I went to the Ume location on Jackson a few minutes ago and the lights were out and the store was closed. It was around 1:45-2pm and there was no sign on the door indicating why they were closed. Also, last week I ordered a yum berry slushy and the guy made it wrong, no berries and no jelly. He insisted that it was what I ordered but it was not what I have gotten in the past. My coworker went in the same day and also said hers wasn't made the correctly. This is a big disappointment as we are pretty loyal customers. Hope things will improve as this is my second review and nothing has improved. read more

Staff were really great and very welcoming, everything is so pink inside really enjoyed the grape tea. Will be back read more

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Service was really fast and the workers are really nice! The toys that we bought are really cute read more

Ume Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Omgoodness, I nearly freaked out when I went out for a walk during lunch and saw this new tea shop around by building. How did I miss the opening?! The door decor immediately melted all my stress away. The pink bunny sweet esthetic just made me smile immediately... maybe it's because my zodiac sign is the bunny. The merch all called my name (did I mention the super crazy prices?!l I went in for some drinks but then I saw some gentlemen raving about the chicken...to the point they were offering people to try from their plate...so I had to order it spicy. I also got a Thai tea with creme brulee and boba as well as a 3Q Black milk tea. Omg...omg...everything was super delicious and yes...I was that crazy person eating on the train because the chicken smelled delicious...shhhhh...I was supposed to take it home to have the fam try (it did not make it). It was very spicy, but the taste was addictive...if spicy is not your cup of tea (wink), there are mild options. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!! read more

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I had very high expectations for this store. Everything was great from the drinks to the ambience. I got a drink in a bunny surprise cup and was very impressed with the drink. It tasted great. I went back to my hotel since I'm on a school trip, and to my surprise when I opened my cup, there was no plushie. I've tried contacting the store but they didn't answer and now I lost 4 dollars for nothing. I would really like a refund. read more

super cute and good service good people working and make ur older is ready................................

Boba was super tasty! They also give out scratch cards with free rewards - we got a free drink from ours. Will have to come back again to redeem it! read more

Great service. They even stayed open late for me! I got the black tea and it tasted great!

It's really clean and cute. Service was fast, and the boba strawberry matcha is good !

I got a delicious Jasmine tea here! Super refreshing & the inside of the shop is so adorable! The service was very quick.

so yummy! and the staff was super sweet. The inside was adorable and super lively , I loved the decor.

Great store. Loved the drinks and food. Everyone in it was very friendly. Loved the atmosphere

the owner is really nice, the inside of the store is also all pink, which makes it super cute!

so cute!! lots of variety and good prices. service is fast and the workers are so kind to guests.

the store was so cute and i loved the boba, will come again, Im also a fan of the merch ^_^