“Good experience. It was busy, but we got our order fairly quickly. The food was hot and delicious. Pot stickers were perfectly crisp, the fried rice actually had flavor. Will be back for sure.Parking: Parking in the garage behind is free if you park less than an hour. There is an entrance to the restaurant from the alley.“
“We come at least once every two weeks and we love this place! Drinks are always consistent and the staff is always fast to make the orders, even in busy rushes.The only thing that sucks about coming is the parking in front! There is never any parking and we have to park down the block or sometimes a few blocks away! Not Sweet Monster’s fault though.“
“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 “
“Rejoice! The place for some great Chinese teas had arrived near you! Yes, it does share the fad with the Taiwan born boba drinks. But our eye was caught by the nice website with images of nice teacups and ambiance. Only 23 miles away from home we discovered that the trip in a hot and still pandemic day was totally worth it. In few words owner, Shaolong picked the teaist vibes in us and offered us a great real experience of sharing a favorite tea - he introduced us to the wonders of Zhang Ping Shui Xian (漳平水仙). Unlike the real "black tea", the Pu-erh, this one also comes in bricks, yet is a type of oolong with an amazing floral scent. We were honored with 4 different samples which we are currently slowly and thoroughly testing (3 pics). And yes, the fermentation levels are different - some definitely will give you a great oolong taste, but others are just a unique elixir on its own. But back to the house itself. I see and hope for great unrolling potential. This could become a place for tea lovers and teaists in training. Why not theme days, classes, shared experiences, a club? We would join. The 23 miles are a drive, but there isn't much of a real tea-drinking place in our Chicagoland (unlike smaller cities in North America like Portland and Montreal). However, Living Water Tea House is a great promise and it totally won our full support! Keep the cups warm!“
“BEST MILK TEA IN CHICAGO! Absolutely delicious and never, ever disappoints. The quality and flavors are impeccable - it’s one of those places where you can tell the owners really love and care about what they do. The Banana Milk is my favorite - unreal flavors and unlike anything I’ve ever tried. I hope they keep it on the menu forever!“
“Awesome place for smoothies and frozen yogurt , haven’t had a bad experience in the year I been going , always has the freshest fruit and everything is clean and on point , definitely recommend to anyone , owner is super nice and easy going as “
“Everytime we come here we feel so welcome. They use the finest ingredients and the teas are made fresh to order. The Crab Rangoon is delicious, I always get the Passion Fruit Tea with Lychee Boba. He got the brown sugar Boba.Mama always makes us laugh and takes great care of us. Perfect for Bible study or double date night!“
“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 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“
“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.“
“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!“
“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!“
“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.“
“My favorite Mochinut so far!!!! ?They're eager to help you and if you're indecisive like me then that's a huge help!!!! I wnjoyed the recommendations and so far they're my new FAVORITE items!!!!!! The Ube Donut and Hot Cheetos with Beef Sausage and Cheese with avocado sauce are what I got and really enjoyed!“
“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 “
“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!“
“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.“
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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...“
“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.“
“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.“
“I am very picky about my Chinese Food.. I would travel to Oak Park from Chicago South side for food, since trying the food here… I must say the food is excellent, clean energy and nice space… staff nice and food is always fresh…Vegetarian options: Everything nice“
“Am avut experiența de a încerca băuturile acestui brand de băuturi, am băut foarte multe alte băuturi de la alte firme și este o diferență extremă. Băuturile chiar sunt fără coloranți, zahărul este foarte,foarte puțin iar aceasta firmă merită din plin maximul stelelor posibile !! Felicitări conducătorului și să o țineți tot așa !!!“
“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.“
“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!“
“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.“
“I love the food here, only that there was a detail the person who is receiving the customers before we paid had a conversation with some girls where I told them about the tips that at least they had to leave 10% and I say it's fine but the time to pay she automatically charge 18% the ticket gives to choose the percentage you want to leave and I take it as well as the first customers did not leave her , the girl who had to leave it she decided.“
“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?“
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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“
“KURIMU offers a delightful ice cream experience. The tiramisu and kurimu swirl flavors were creamy and smooth, boasting excellent soft serve textures. Each bite was a burst of flavor, leaving a lasting impression. A must-visit for ice cream enthusiasts craving quality and innovation.“
“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 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“
“My daughter loves this place for the fresh (not powdered) taro w. sago drink that they have. The workers have always been pleasant each time.This time I took a picture of the menu so I can look at it and decide what to order the next time we visit lol.“
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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! ?“
“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.“
“Get your Tiger ? Sugar Boba on! So good that I got two to go after my 1st.The soft chewy brown sugar boba ? was close to those I had in Taiwan ?? and the right combo of the cream foam with the spot on tea blend made this my new fav place.Huge shootout ? the the gorgeous ladies who made the yum drinks! ?“
“I like quite a few bubble tea places, but this is the favorite. They've got lots of stellar premade combinations and let you alter sugar and ice and additions. I think I might be obsessed with the milk mochi options.The atmosphere is barebones, and the music interferes with taking sometimes, but you're more likely to walk out with the drink anyways. Service is pretty fast unless they're unimaginably busy. Fries don't consistently come salted or with cinnamon but taste great when they do.“
“I came here with my family and we had an amazing time!! Great drinks. Great bites. Great memories and wonderful atmosphere. Will definitely be coming back more often as their loyalty program is great I cant wait to unlock free items on the menu!!!Dietary restrictions: Everything Is non dairy which is great because I am lactose intolerant“
“Si, I came today to try their chicken which tastes very fresh and extremely delicious and servings are worth it! I was half way through of my food and was already full.They give discount to DePaul students.Something very sweet that happened to me was that I requested a low sugar Strawberry lychee iced tea 30% sugar, but it tasted still extremely sweet. Then, one of the workers made it for me 0% and compensated me. He was so sweet and very helpful! Yes, these drinks can be sweet of the fruit they use and the fruit already has sugar, of course, but it was extremely different. Environment is peaceful, and the vibes reminded me of California.“
“Ordered a fantastic poke bowl for delivery!! It felt very appropriately sized for the price. But more than anything, it tasted SO fresh and like the ingredients were very high quality. You could just tell. And love how many topping choices there are, and how you aren't charged extra for just avocado. I will be coming back!“
“The dumplings are bomb with a wonderful tasty sauce. I had the pork and shrimp shumai! They are so accommodating with the drinks. I wanted a mix of mango and passion fruit with passion fruit popping boba and they accommodated me with no problem. They were friendly and delivered my drink to me at my table. Great service. It tasted amazing! It was a tall boba drink too so great portions and a lot of popping passion fruit boba which was a great surprise. I will definitely be back and it's so close to my job in the Urban Space area which is like a large cafeteria with trendy food places.“
“Very delicious rolled ice cream! The staff were friendly and knowledgeable of their products. It does take time to make. We had to wait 5-10 minutes. They make/roll the ice cream right in front of you. They have only been open for a couple of weeks and it sounds like they got the kinks straightened out. It sounds like they implemented a number system since it got busy after we sat down. There is plenty of seating inside and outside. I'll definitely be returning!“
“The mango milk boba was fine, nothing special, but the boneless spicy chicken was super good. The bathrooms smell like sewer, which was really off-putting. The service is nice and attentive. I don't know if I would come back due to the sewer smell. I hope they fix that.“
“The food was great! The wooden booths are lovely as well. I do not recommend the purple bubble tea, even though it is the most popular it tasted like it was juul pod flavored to us. Quite random right? But we tried the regular one and it was delicious! Will be back!“
“Sticks & Cones is an wonderful addition to Oak Park! A great location with plenty of street parking. The ice cream is phenomenal. The frozen yogurt too!! They have a bunch of other treats to snack on as well. A special surprise of an arcade with your favorite 80’s games await you in the back - which you can play for free. We can’t wait to come back ❤️“