Tiktok brought me here of course. Something told me to come before 10am. After all, it is a Sunday…read more But I did not listen and came at noon. Luckily when I got there it wasn't too crazy, but the line was just at the door. This place was packed inside and it felt a bit overwhelming. There are kiosks to place your order which is smart so the employees can focus on making drinks due to the large volume of traffic. Luckily it only took about 3 min for me to place my order. It was easy to do. I've heard about the infamous mango matcha latte so that is what I ordered. There's an area to wait for your drinks and they even have seating. I was able to snag a spot and people watch. 1 thing about this place is the people who come in here sure do dress nice so I'm glad i put myself together somewhat instead of coming in my pj's. I think people are in and out typically because of how crowded it is. It would be nice to enjoy the ambiance if there were more room. It is a nice vibe inside. After maybe 7 minutes of waiting my name was called according to my drink order. Once I left, the line was out the door. So the question is does the mango matcha latte live up to its name? It most certainly does! The drink is really good. Totally understand the hype. Thank you Gathers for making my drink and managing the foot traffic so well on the day to day.

i got the matcha latte (extra matcha) and thought it was decent. you can def taste the matcha and i…read morelike how they use simple syrup so nothing is overpowering it. i will say, i wish the matcha was stronger, it was kinda eh, i was hoping for something strong since i got extra matcha the strawberry matcha was good, jam adds a nice sweetness to it. the black sesame matcha i did not like as much, thought the matcha flavor got pushed to the background more yummy rating: 6.5/10

This was my first English High Tea experience. I went with my group of best friends from high…read moreschool. I am not a tea drinker. I had the wine option. I thought it was pricey for what it was but overall I had a good experience. I enjoyed the food and the service was excellent. If you like tea you would probably REALLY like it.

Excellent service and delicious food for any occasion. The staff and owners make everyone feel…read morevery special and make every effort to accommodate special needs. We had a lovely time celebrating the special woman who has made us all possible

If you're a big tea drinker, don't miss your chance to stop by. This place has an amazing selection…read moreof teas and what I like is that they have a ton of options at different price points. They also sell very pretty tea pots and accessories. The staff is super nice and helpful. They're close by and friendly enough to ask questions but also give you space to explore the options on your own. It's small but organized with a lot to choose from. I recommend grabbing a few bags of hand blended fruit teas from the front of the shop when you walk in.

I stopped in last week looking for some unique matcha options. Although I didn't find the matcha I…read morewas looking for I found something so much better! The tea selection at the store is amazing and it a great holistic option for those that are looking. I got the blue lotus tea and the menstrual tea - it worked wonders for my sleep and cramps so I would definitely recommend shopping here! I also received a tea set from my partner that he purchased from the store - I LOVE IT! It's so pretty

I think I need to come and do a tea set here for it to actually make sense. My friend and I came…read morehere to catch up and we got the oolong iced tea and the matcha latte. Both were ok. Couldn't really taste much of the oolong tea. They have a self-serve kiosk which we used. The ambiance is pretty nice and minimal and also very quiet. Loud conversations aren't recommended unless you'd also like the whole place to listen. This is definitely a spot for actual tea service vs a sweet and fun drink. I need to come back for that purpose to really get a full vibe. A wfh/study session would be great here though!

Definitely more of a tea house than a boba cafe but they do offer boba and it's not bad! They also…read moreoffer three different tea experiences at the counter, like tea tasting. Seems like a fun experience. I also like the owner made me something option as a fun surprise but also for the indecisive! Oolong No.2 Milk Tea (Da Hong Pao) w/ Boba - boba seems to be made in house but not positive. It's a cube shape like other handcrafted boba rather than the typical round pearls. Great texture, chewy, and slightly bouncy. However, not very flavorful. Tea was rich and delicate, with a splash of milk. I was worried less sugar would be sweet like 70% but it's more like 25% or less which let me appreciate the tea.

If you haven't done a tea I'd recommend this place for your first experience…read more The ambiance is outstanding and the service is excellent. The tea sandwich's and desserts were absolutely delicious. Definitely cannot wait to do this again!

My wife loves a good high tea and she's arguably a bigger fan of Wicked, so when we saw that the…read morePavilion had a Defying GraviTea, Wicked themed tea, I knew we had to make reservations. Having done a couple teas already in Chicago, The Pavilion really does it right. The area is spacious and bright. They have a harp player, playing many of the Wicked songs. The service was impeccable. The waitress had thoroughly reviewed our dietary restrictions and provided alternatives to substitute. Every item was exquisite! Since we came on my wife's birthday they sent her home with a small jar of her favorite tea. 10/10 would certainly recommend the Pavillion.

What a place. This is so much more than just a coffee house. Tons of options, great ambience, and…read moregenuinely kind people. We started with a mocha, a solid, well-balanced drink that wasn't overly sweet and was just perfect. We didn't plan on eating here, but the menu was way too tempting. We ordered the cinnamon roll, and wow. This was insanely good. Most cinnamon rolls in the U.S. feel like sugar-heavy, cinnamon-flavored buns, but this one was light, flavorful, and beautifully made. The irimshik on top really elevated it, subtle, warm, and just sweet enough. Easy 10/10. Next was the cottage cheese pancake, which was also very good. It had a generous amount of cottage cheese stuffed inside, and paired with the sweet irimshik dip, the dish came together really well. 9/10. We then tried the qattama. It was good. flaky, crispy, and reminded me of a paratha. It came with a sour irimshik dip. While each component was good, I felt the qattama would shine more with a gravy-based dish. 7/10. Finally, we ordered the Nan Salma pasta. It's a tarry-based white sauce pasta with a unique flavor profile, and it was genuinely yum. Definitely something different and worth trying. Highly recommend it. 8/10. You have space to sit down and work as well. Service was good too. Some of the dishes might take 7-10mins to get prepared. It's not like your daily coffee shop who have stuff ready to go Overall, a great spot with unique food and a welcoming vibe. Definitely coming back. 9/10

we tried the blueberry matcha. their matcha tastes high quality and they say it's ceremonial grade…read morewhich i believe. i think some places say theirs is ceremonial grade when it isn't. so we really enjoyed the quality of the matcha and it was the perfect amount of sweet from the blueberry. we also tried baursaq which is the fried dough bites. it tastes like a light donut ball. it's not heavy or greasy at all. they give you a dipping sauce which tasted like strawberry to me. overall a really clean and simple lay out for the shop. very minimal and upscale. it's not super busy and loud so it's a nice place to sit in and enjoy your drinks and maybe do some homework/remote work. i only gave it 4/5 just because the drinks were a little pricey but i think that's the norm now as well. hard to find drinks under 8$ these days.

Welp, there's a reason this spot has fabulous Yelp reviews. I worked my way throughout the city for…read morea few days and I have to say the little window perch overlooking the sidewalk at Sawada was one of my favorites. It also didn't hurt that their military matcha packs a punch. The espresso matcha combination was much smoother than I anticipated. I'd be lying if i didn't admit that I was questioning that this was a trending drink in the reviews but I was wrong, dear reader. The combination somehow worked and it's pretty at the same time. This space is also home to a bbq restaurant so there's a lot of room to spread out, have meetings, etc. The location in Fulton Market also makes it a great jumping off point for the neighborhood.

DRINKS I opted for their black camo latte. The hojicha…read moreflavor was strong, and the drink itself was not too sweet. Their military latte is their iconic drink, so if I'm ever back in Chicago, it'll definitely be something I'll check out! FOOD They have a limited selection of pastries like donuts available for purchase. Selection was limited near the end of the day. SERVICE The staff are kind and friendly! It gets busy fast, but they are efficient in pumping out orders. AMBIANCE Ample seating is available inside the store that is shared with the BBQ place adjoining the coffee spot. I visited around 2:30pm and it was filled with people working/studying or meeting with friends/coworkers. Complimentary wi-fi is available (password on the menu board). Finding the entrance was a bit confusing despite all the signs, but it's the one with a lot of stickers! PARKING Paid street parking is available at a limited capacity. BATHROOMS Restrooms are available downstairs at the back of the establishment.

Just left this store where staff did not greet me or my companion as we entered, made eye contact…read morebut did not offer a smile or any type of welcoming expression. After my companion greeted them they still did not respond but greeted the next patron, a white lady. Based on the prior yelp reviews I was very taken aback by this response. Will definitely spend my money with a business that can greet all customers. A very disappointing experience Edit - instead of being disappointed with my honest experience in your store you should be disappointed in your staff and take this opportunity to train and coach them. I'm sure you have cameras, I invite you to review them. May you have the day you deserve.

This shop totally wowed me. The variety of teas is…read moreincredible, and what surprised me is that they have many teas that aren't even visible on the shelves. For example, I was looking for a jasmine tea and didn't see any jasmine options displayed, so I asked about it, and they told me they have three different types. I asked for the strongest one, and they recommended the Royal Jasmine, and wow, I absolutely loved it. The flavor was intense, so I had to buy a bag to take home. I also love the fact that they sell tea by the cup. If you want to try several teas without committing to a full bag, you can simply buy a cup, which is such a thoughtful option.

I wanted to try the white rose but they ran out so I got the blue lavender mint bubble and it…read moretasted so delicious! The service here was great as well. Hopefully when I stop in again they'll have the white rose iced tea. I love how this place offers unique flavors that other tea shops don't have. I really enjoyed what I got today. They are also informative and let you know what drinks have zero caffeine, high caffeine or low caffeine, I think that's so important and it was great to see that. I read the bad reviews and I highly disagree. I've been to a lot of tea spots and milk tea spots all over illinois, I wanted something other than the same old boring brown sugar boba or matcha and this place delivered everything I wanted because they incorporate unique flavors and the result is magical. If you appreciate unique flavors like I do, come here!

Very cool vibe. Good music, lots of space and places to work. There were also lots of tea options,…read moregifts and tea-themed stuff. After taking too long to decide, I had a delicious genmaicha. I dont live here but if I did I'd definitely show up to their community events. I can't wait to return and try something new.

Cute pink interior, and the coco mango drink was so yummy! 30% sweetness was perfect for meread more

Came here on Chinese new year which was on a Tuesday. Showed up right after an early lunch right…read morearound noon. We were lucky that this was located in that Chinatown mall because we got parking and we're able to walk directly up here. When I got here, there was no line there was one other patron waiting for her order. There are a couple screens where you put your order in and then they text you because they ask you for your phone number once your order is ready then you pick it up right on the left-hand side of where they're actually is a register. The one girl who was working here that day was very nice and friendly, but I don't think she totally understood me as I was trying to explain the benefits of leaving tip in cash versus tip on the card at the kiosk where you put your order in. We did order two drinks and both drinks are absolutely delicious. However the Taro milk Boba tea was a little bit chewy. You could obviously customize your toppings, the sugar amount, the iced amount, etc. that sounds pretty standard. The flavors were delicious and super fresh so frankly, if this came out of a can or out of powder, it definitely didn't taste like it. Really top quality and great taste for the price. I believe each drink was $6.25 which puts it right at par with a lot of its competitors in Chinatown. Also, if you order some of the unique drinks that come in a unique square cup, believe it or not. The location is completely decked out in their pink. It's very cute and I assume was really put together for the purpose of social media pictures as you can see from the pictures I took. I would definitely come back here again as it is unique however, a lot of the menu is pretty similar across the Boba competitors located in this exact same mall as well.