“One of my favorite desserts/snacks of all time - shaved ice with red beans (bingsu) topped with ice cream, mochi and fruit. Perfect summer time dish. There was a concern that this place wasn't going to able to make it through the pandemic. But they reconfigured their interior and managed to survive. Now they offer food items in addition to bubble teas and shaved ice. Their food, on the other hand, was inconsistent at best. While tofu bowl was decent, ramen was simply a stored-bought ramen put in a bowl. You'd have to pay extra if you want additional items. To charge $10 for that is... not cool.“
“The food is very good. Not too expensive compared to other Filipino places. The lady at the front is friendly but the old grouch in the back needs to learn to acknowledge people when you say hi otherwise poor customer service will lead to customers to never come back !“
“Took my wife for a brunch date. Came to this cutest lil mama papa shop. Amazing Americano! Cardamom Black Tea yum! We shared one injera firfir almost couldn’t finish it. Very Delicious! Will come back with friends. If yall want really authentic Ethiopian food with homie feel. Look no further. This is our new favorite “
“I love supporting local businesses, and being a local to DP it was a must. We visit here on a weekly basis and have tried all the flavors. Oreo being my sons favorite, and the tropicals mine for sure ?Sometimes there is a gentleman that works with the owner is a heavy cigarette ? smoker “ smelled like Joe ? “Didn’t care much for the smell on him , but super friendly.“
“The best bubble tea in town! Super friendly and let us sample some different boba. Lots of great options excited to try more. We had the honey dew and green appleKid-friendliness: Kids love boba! And right across the street from Fit City Kids“
“The Oreo milkshake I fell in love since I'm an Oreo fan lover! I appreciate the workers there were giving me recommendations of different milkshakes. Will be coming back once the warm weather arrives to try out their refresher and smoothies.“
“The Delight Of Having CROFFLE Yummy ? The Taste Is So So Good , Their service is 10/10. It has a nice environment inside where you can just hang out with friends, play games, and to study! Love it here! …Very Good ? Keep It Up GuysLove Ur Food Drinks And Everything“
“This is one of the cutest places in Andersonville! I HIGHLY recommend getting the Ancient Brown Sugar Tea, it’s deliciously sweet and my only complaint is that it doesn’t come in a bigger size. The employees are very kind and welcoming.“
“I recently discovered a hidden gem. This boba place exceeded all my expectations. The variety of flavors is outstanding. The cozy ambiance and friendly staff make it a delightful spot for boba enthusiasts. I can’t recommend it enough for a refreshing and enjoyable boba experience!“
“We love supporting local business in the city of Des Plaines! This was a gem that we found today and the coffee was delicious. The employees of River Woods Funeral Chapels had the LaVie En Rose and the Mocha. We loved getting to know the staff and making friends in the lobby. Parking was also very convenient. This will be our usual place to get coffee!!!!!! Des Plaines Local Guide“
“My daughter and I decided to check out Eli Tea Bar last night and we loved the atmosphere so much! it is so cozy. We were there to watch all the talented beautiful performers at open mic night. The tea was fresh and so good I really appreciate that it's alcohol free and welcoming to people of all ages. We will definitely be back!“
“I am Zach Mostow and I am draw and bubble's obsessed! They have amazing staff, food, drinks, and the place puts you in a great mood. It’s a magical experience with nice lights, music, scenery and is the perfect place for breakfast or whenever you want a snack or drink.“
“Was craving boba tea and tried this place out today. Pleasantly surprised with the place and how simple and cozy it felt. Tried their Hokkaido with cheese foam and it was great - a bit too sweet but overall it was delicious. Do wanna say that it is a bit on the pricier side in comparison to other boba shops. Going to try other drinks from here in the future. Overall a good experience and no complaints.“
“It’s my first time visiting this place, so many unique flavors of ice cream, black sesame, mango sticky rice, Ube, it was overwhelming and made me wanted to try everything on their menu.Recommended by the friendly staff, she highly recommended the messy boba! It was a WOW moment.Highly recommend!“
“Gone here a couple of times for a sweet lunch treat. All the women I’ve interacted with have been kind and sweet. And they’ve answered all my questions that I had about the drinks. Favorite drink I’ve tried my far is the Mango Milk Cloud, absolutely “
“This is my go-to boba spot in Niles. It's situated in the same plaza as Hmart, which is very convenient to stop by before or after grocery shopping. Plenty of parking space. Their drinks are always on point, consistently good! Their fruit teas are one of the best. My favorite is the very mango drink with pomelo. It's so refreshing! Their service is fast even though they're always busy. Bright room with plenty of table and seating space. Highly recommend“
“Not only is the place super cute and aesthetically pleasing - the staff is also very knowledgeable and friendly! I got the iced rose matcha latte with oat milk, and it is honestly the best matcha latte I’ve ever had!! The rose flavor was fragrant but not overwhelming or artificial tasting. It’s like drinking springtime! Light and refreshing, and definitely caffeinated - exactly what I was looking for and absolutely blew my expectations out of the water! This will be my new go-to coffee shop ☺️“
“Food taste delicious and authentic. You be surprise how many pho restaurants food does not taste authentic. Love the fact you can place your own order using the tablet and don’t have to wait for a waiter to come take your order which means faster service.“
“Our favorite boba tea in the area! We order 25% sweet for the adults and 50% sweet for the kids. I particularly enjoy the green tea flavor milk tea or the Thai tea flavor milk tea, both with tapiocas. Friendly staff and we love the drawings of dinosaurs all over the interior. Parking is also easy in their lot.Parking: Easy - about 20 spacesKid-friendliness: Kids love it!“
“This review is brought to you by the letter F! F: resh mochi, rice flour based donuts every time! Rotating flavors to suit every palate. F: amily friendly menu, with Korean hot dogs, donuts, bubble tea, and coffee drinks. F: ind it at the northeast corner of the Milwaukee/Golf intersection next to Fannie May.“
“We loved the food so much and we ordered more we could eat so we could pack some back to hotel for later. But we went back again the next day for more. That’s how great of the food were! We definitely would come back again when we visit Chicago! So gooooooood~ I forgot to take a picture before I eat.“
“It was my first time here and wow, it was so good! I need to try the other dishes, but the Beef Yakiniku Donburi was so delicious!!! The dish has butter corn and beef in a garlic bbq sauce. I also ordered the Plain Bob Ramen with Torino broth, which taste the same from Torino Restaurant. The place is small but there's one large table. It's a great place for take out as their containers are perfect. Can't wait to try this place again!“
“Oreo Wow with Bobba and Extra Oreo WOW!!!! So good!! Also for dairy free folks try Strawberry Lemonade with Crystal Lychee yum!!!Parking: A few parking spots in the lot and sometimes street parking.Kid-friendliness: Wide open seating area and enough room for baby strollers.“
“Great hand made noodles, price was very reasonable for the dish I got, and the room was cute and well kept. It's not fancy fine dining, with all the extra fluff but it was a great place to pop in for dinner from the hotel I was staying at around the corner.“
“Grabbed an order to go since a warm March day. The order was easy to place but it took a while as they had several orders before ours that mistakes were made on. We tried the orange chicken and beef dumplings. The orange chicken was delicious and would have that again. The dumplings were good as well. Interested to try other items on their menu“
“I've ordered a dozen Mochinuts for pickup 4 times now and not only is everyone in the Fullerton store helpful and welcoming, but the donuts are delicious and an office favorite. Everyone wants them when we're celebrating a birthday and they are truly a treat! Please open a location in Avondale!“
“I love this cafe so much u will always catch me here studying or having lunch w friends after school. The atmosphere is amazing I love the vibes and the setup it’s so earthy and peaceful. It gives studio ghibli cozy cafe and the food is super hearty and filling. Also love their drinks menu they have so many delicious drinks like milk teas, loose leaf tea, boba, smoothies, and milkshakes. Their deserts are also so good I will 100% reccomend this place.“
“Unfortunately I've only been there a couple times so far. My lady took me there to experience a Strawberry smoothie ? with strawberry bobbas? (think that's what there called?) Stuck on that drink for now till I try something else?“
“Islands Cafe was deeeee-lish and Asel, the woman who works there, was very nice, provided excellent customer service and is a really good cook! I got a chicken sandwich (that came with plantain chips and garlic oil) and a passion fruit tea with strawberry popping. O. M. G! Everything so good! My sandwich was one of the best pressed sandwich I've ever had! Asel toasted it perfectly. The chicken was cooked just right. Juicy and hot and cooked just the right amount. Cooked until done, but not overdone. All toppings were just the right amount too. The bubble tea was great as well. I can't wait to return to try their chicken with maduros, black beans and rice lunch special. Thank you Asel and Islands Cafe!“
“The atmosphere is very calm. The food tastes fresh. You can see them through the window as they are preparing so it puts your mind at ease with the cleaniness. The servers are very thorough, they came by a few times to make sure everything was good. Over all, it was a good experience. We cant wait to see more exciting items on their menu“
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“Yummy bubble tea and rolling Ice Cream with so many flavors to choose from. Come check it out. I recommend for your whole family to enjoy. Nice and clean inside the fashion outlet mall of Chicago. Plenty of garage parking. The store is on level 2 in the mall. Parking garage is on level 3.“
“This is the only place you’re going to find such customizable Che in Chicago, or really at all.When I come from out of town I always try to stop here because it’s so delicious Thank you guys for bringing such a refreshing and healthy dessert to the area.I hope Che becomes just as popular as bubble tea one day!Vegetarian options: All drinks are vegetarian friendly and most drinks are vegan friendly as well“
“Incredible customer service! Christine + Anthony were working today and gave me the full red carpet treatment (first time ever eating Mochinuts!). Mochnuts are an incredible novelty we just discovered! (Imagine a chewy donut). Highly recommend pairing food with the refreshers!! So as long as I'm in the area I'm probably going to be a weekly or bi-weekly return customer.“
“This was a very fun ice cream. I loved the fish cone. It was crunchy on the outside and soft in the inside. I also had a boba tea. But the boba was not fresh and hard to chew. So I took a star away because of the boba, but the ice cream was good!“
“I am a frequent diner at Wabi Sabi - it is a great place for dine in or takeout. Good selection of appetizers, sushi rolls, and entrees. Everything I’ve had on the menu has been fantastic, but I especially recommend the gyoza. Definitely affordable for sushi in the area. If you are picking up, food is usually ready 15-20 minutes after you call in even if the place is super busy.Parking: Paid street parking in Kedzie. Surrounding neighborhood streets have some free parking usually but be sure to check permit signs.“
“I come here waaaay too much, it will become your new addiction. The tapioca boba is so good! I love their milk teas and Thai tea. They also have a fun punch card where you can get your 10th drink free!Dietary restrictions: Offer multiple milk options“
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“I love that the smoothies are made with fresh ingredients, not syrups. And you can add other ingredients off of the menu toVegetarian options: Most of everything is a fruit or vegetableParking: Parking is kind of scarce... I usually order ahead and just double park on the cross street or put on my hazards...Kid-friendliness: Sweet smoothies get kids to drink their fruits and vegetables...“
“It was a pretty decent dessert shop. Overall a 4.5. Great customer service. If you check in on Yelp, you get $1 off any size froyo bowl. Wide selection of drinks and froyo flavors. I got the strawberry mango real fruit drink with tapioca balls. 5/5. For the froyo I got a medium size with ube, lychee, and sea salt caramel pretzel. Ube flavor wasn’t very strong. Lychee was very refreshing. Sea salt caramel pretzel was very good. You can choose as many toppings as you want, as long as they can fit. I kept it simple with fresh strawberries, fresh cherries, and pomegranate boba.There is seating but be warned, kind of limited depending on how long loitering families will stay. When we got there, there were a couple Indian families hogging two tables. They were already finished eating/drinking when we arrived. They were still there after we ate. They were probably there for a couple hours. Parking lot is also very tight and small. Difficult for cars entering/exiting. No restrooms.“
“Favorite boba shop in all of Chicago! I've had bad experiences with other boba shops and chains where products and service are inconsistent. Top Tao truly stands out for their superior product, tea itself, always consistent in flavor and service, you can truly tell this business is concerned over the quality of their brand and their presence in the community. Would drive over an hour if I had to just to get boba from this shop in specific. Highly reccommend, support your local businesses. You will not be dissapointed.“
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“Love the Shoyu ramen with pork belly. Very generous. I can never eat all of the noodles. Sometimes I order extra broth to have with my left over noodles. The staff is very friendly and professional. I've only had the hot black tea with ginger and it Really helped when I had a cold. I've done takeout and delivery. Next time I have a guest in taking them there. Gonna order right now! ?“
“I honestly do not think I have had a significantly bad experience here the past 4-5 years since I started going. I have ordered delivery and pick up and sometimes dine-in. Food, drinks, and snacks are always good and they try to accommodate dietary stuff when possible. The one time they made a mistake the manager offered me a gift card so I could replace my meal for no charge (I think it was like $10 total back then). I definitely recommend their bento boxes! They're filling portions that are relatively healthy with veggies and are also super tasty :)“
“The interior and vibe is amazing. Ladies who took my order were very nice and friendly . They even gave me to try their sample teas, so that I can decide if I want sweet one or not. Their earl grey milk tea is yummy , best if you try it without sugar.“
“I cautiously entered the aging bowling alley to decide for myself if Boba Burger is as good as I've heard. After circling the parking lot to find a space during league play it better be.The menu is a big sign on the wall and there are a lot of interesting choices. The prices are good, too. The guy at the counter was friendly and helpful. I ended up ordering the Seoul Burger.It was simply incredible. Kimchi, kalbi glazed bacon, fried egg. A perfect blend of flavors and textures, and no cutting corners on quality. So freaking good!The Thai iced tea is delicious, too.SECOND VISIT: It was so good I had to bring my fiance back with me. I guess that friendly guy at the counter owns the place with his brother. Good folks, I enjoy talking to them.She isn't as adventurous as me and ordered the more basic Boba Burger. Perfectly seasoned, perfectly seasoned, perfect sear. She was happy.This time I tried the BBQ Lechon Burger. It isn't as over-the-top as the Seoul Burger but it was still delicious. Lechon is roasted pork belly. Paired with the ground beef, barbecue sauce, and topped with an onion ring, this is another winner.Their Vietnamese iced coffee is really good. The egg rolls are above average, I had to fight her for that last one. Their fries are nicely crisped and well seasoned.Bottom line: Yes, they have earned their reputation and I plan on working my way through the whole menu.Parking: It's inside a bowling alley. If there's league play going on it could be difficult finding a spot close to the door. Otherwise there's plenty of spaces.“