Tea Cup Boba House feels like one of those small neighborhood spots that instantly improves your…read moremood the second you walk in. The space itself is definitely on the smaller side with only a few tables, but the ambiance is thoughtfully designed in a way that somehow makes the whole place feel cheerful, cozy, and welcoming instead of cramped. I ordered what I believe was a taro milk tea with almond milk and extra boba, lightly sweetened. The drink came out smooth, creamy, and balanced without becoming overly sugary. The boba had the right texture too - soft and chewy without turning mushy. You can tell they actually care about the drinks instead of just assembling them as fast as possible. The cashier was genuinely funny and friendly, which honestly adds more to a quick stop like this than people realize. Service was fast, parking was easy, and the menu had plenty of options without feeling overwhelming. This isn't really a "hang out for 4 hours and study" kind of boba place because the seating is limited, but for a quick stop, grab-and-go drink, or casual catch-up, it works really well. The surrounding area is still developing so there aren't crazy views or anything, but during sunrise or sunset the light coming through the windows actually gives the place a pretty nice vibe. Small shop, good energy, solid drinks, easy parking. I'll definitely be back.

Such a cute place to get milk tea BOBA! I was deciding between two places and it's seems that this…read moreone is a winner in all areas of service, quality and quickness! I went with a classic Ube milk tea although the passion fruit green tea looked really good! They have a lot of fun toppings to choose from. The most tempting was the lychee jelly!! My order arrived quickly and the lady working the counter was so warm and chatty. I will definitely be back! This place is small, but the do have a little play area for kids. Tea cup in a small shopping center next to another business so parking is limited but free. It is located right on riverside across the street from Rosita tacos, which is another favorite of mine!

Great service so friendly. The owner was so accommodating in helping get a kids size by splitting…read moreit into two cups. I had the brown sugar creme brulee myself and i loved it

The Meat Lover Banh Mi ($7.95) tasted like your typical Vietnamese sandwich but would have been…read morebetter with pate. Still good enough to satisfy a craving. The Boneless Combo ($14.99) comes with a box of boneless chicken and a box of fries and is worth it. I chose the housemade special sauce but didn't really like it. The fries were okay too. I would still give it another try with a different flavor. The Galaxy Kumquat Fresh Fruit Tea ($6.50) with lychee jelly ($0.75) we got at half ice and 75% sweet which was perfect for the evening. On a hotter day I would go full ice. The lychee jelly paired really well with the fruit tea and made for a nice refreshing drink with dinner. The Ube Matcha Milk Tea ($7.25) with crystal boba ($0.75) I ordered with no ice since I was saving it for the next day and it was still pretty full. I did 75% sweet which was perfect for this drink. You can't choose your milk so I'm not sure what they use. By the time it was delivered the two layers were already mixed so it looked more like a straight ube milk tea, and I didn't really taste the matcha either. Still really delicious though and the crystal boba added a nice chewy texture.

Options, options, options!!! If you like to customize your bubble drink-this is the place!…read moreSlushies, coffees, teas, and matchas. There is something for everyone here. Keep in mind that they only offer baby bobas before noon, as it takes a while for the adult pearls to cook. Not that I mind, I prefer the baby ones. The layout is a poppy upbeat lounge, just like the name.

I started drinking boba teas only a couple years ago- definitely late to the game- but now I love…read morethem! The taro and taro coconut cream blasts are my favorites. Slightly sweet with taro flavor and plenty of boba. It's like a drink+snack all in one. I can down a 22oz quickly and the prices really aren't bad.

I recommend the: Strawberry Lime green tea and the peach…read moresmoothie. Found this gem while being in the East area, and I can tell this will be my go to when I am downtown. Decorations and tables are cute and they also have board games, super important when I am have my daughter around.

Tea Cup Boba House is a fun spot when I'm craving a refreshing green tea drink! I ordered the…read morePeach Green Tea, and it was fruity, and refreshing. I also really like that they have a good rewards program where you keep track of your purchases with your cell phone number. Always a bonus when you're a regular boba fan and can earn perks from future visits. They always have friendly service and my drink order is ready quickly. With so many flavor options, can't wait to come back and try other drinks,

Not the first gong cha I've been to, but this location was near the house so I thought I'd give it…read morea try! The staff were pleasant and the store itself was clean. I ordered the crème brûlée brown sugar milk tea w/ boba and 50% sweetness. It was very good! Gong cha has a more limited menu compared to other milk tea shops, but it works when you have a craving! Just be aware that it shares the same parking lot as P. terry's, so it can get pretty busy during the lunch and dinner rush from the drive through.

I'm a ride or die for Gong Cha. I literally purchase 2-3 drinks every time I come here: one for…read morenow, one for later, and one for another day if I'm feeling extra spontaneous. I will often test for 3 things: how long was the tea steeped? are tea leaves used? and lastly, is there more tea, cream, or ice in this drink? I cut out the boba as I feel the syrup and tapioca distract from the tea. How I like my tea: strong & fresh, which is exactly how Gong Cha makes it. Every drink I have ordered so far, HAS BEEN THE BEST DRINK EVER: From the Milk Tea & Milk Foam Series, I love: Oolong, Earl Grey, Green, and Black tea (served hot or cold, I don't discriminate), Slush Series: Taro Milk, and the Creative Series: Hibiscus, Passionfruit, and Honey Lemon Green Tea. If anyone wants to know my specifications on why/how my drinks always come out perfect: REDUCE your sugar & your ice!

You order at a kiosk with no real person making recommendations. I should've known this place would…read morebe more created for photo ops than good quality products. Even so, the ambience seems like the decorations were cute, but very cheap and damaged overtime with little to no repairs. But I didn't come here for aesthetics. I came here for great Boba tea and sweet treats. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. What looked like a traditional milk toast dessert, was literally four pieces of stale bread, toasted and stacked on top of each other. that tasted freezer burnt with lots of sauce on top. No topping between each layer so it was not flavorful or tasty and all you could taste was a weird chemical flavor from the bread. Same thing with the ice cream, so freezer burnt that it tasted of chemicals, cardboard, and didn't even melt despite sitting on the plate for 15+ minutes. The Taro tea itself was fine with the crème brûlée topping, but the brown sugar Boba had the same chemical "going bad" flavor to it. It was super hard and bitter tasting instead of sweet. The soufflé pancakes were fine, but the ice cream was terrible on that too. It's hard to mess up Ice Cream, but somehow they managed.

Mango sticky rice matcha: 8/10 Lychee tea drink: 9/10…read moreBanana matcha: 1/10 lol it was way too sweet and banana flavor overpowered. Overall this place has a good menu and is worth checking out

This is one of my absolute favorite ice cream places. It is more well known for their teas but the…read moreice creams are thick, sweet, and don't taste like fake sugar that is sticky. Staff is friendly and very welcoming. You can mix and match flavors and try different ones. There is street parking! Sitting space inside available as well. It is clean, quiet and comfortable inside

A good bubble tea on a hot day really hits the spot, and this place is one of my go-tos in Austin…read more I usually keep it simple with milk tea or taro, and I like that they let you substitute oat milk. The boba itself is sweet and chewy, which I love, and the sturdy cups they serve everything in are no joke. Parking can be a little tricky since it's mostly parallel, but the location makes it fun to grab a drink and then walk around 6th. I parked kinda far and walked in the hot sun, so that definetly added to the satisfaction of a cool drink. Inside is small but cute, with a little photo area if you want to snap a picture. Friendly staff and consistently good drinks keep me coming back.

This was a pretty big store. with plenty of seats. in the store for customers to dine in. The place…read morewas very clean and had some nice wall decorations. They had a self-ordering kiosk and we're taking orders at the register too. The man who had all their popular drinks. Prices were good between $6-$8. We put auto for four drinks at the register, but the store was super busy, packed with people. We waited about 10 minutes to get our drinks. They packed the cups very nicely with the ropes, like they do at all locations. My fruit tea had a really nice taste and flavor. My wife got two drinks and drank them over the next couple of days. All in all this was an excellent tea store.

Authentic tea and strong tea aroma as always just like other locations across the US. I got an…read moreoolong with boba and a black tea (yes I got 2 for myself because it's so good). The boba is huge and great texture. Sweetness is just enough to give the tea a little boost. Both oolong and black tea are strong. Love to see them making the tea in front of customers through the glass panels. Each cup is newly brewed. Some tables and seats inside. You can order with the staff or on kiosk. Parking in the front. Lovely tea shop. Highly recommend!

Please please please support this place. Filipino food is so sparse and rare to find in Austin,…read moreespecially good Filipino food. This place however is a diamond in the rough. This mart has all the asian spices and ingredients that you would need. I never thought I could find somewhere in Austin with reasonably priced banana ketchup and ube halaya. Now on to the food, I got a pork adobo plate with pancit and rice. Coming from Hawaii, I've missed good pork adobo so much. One of my biggest problems with pork adobo I've had in Austin is that it is usually not sour enough or is too dry. This place exceeded my expectations. The adobo tasted amazing and the sauce was just dripping off my chin. The pancit was also amazing and tasted like something I'd get from home. Also considering the price, they pack the plate. A certified banger and I can't wait to come back.

The pancit, chicken adobo, and lumpia were delicious, and each made for an enjoyable meal. The…read moreservice was friendly, and the wait time was reasonable. The restaurant had a welcoming, calm ambiance that made it a comfortable place to dine. Overall, it was a pleasant experience, and I'd be happy to return.

No Austin trip is complete without a stop at The Alley!…read more Since discovering The Alley on a previous Austin visit, we've made it a tradition to try a different drink each time. So far, they've been consistently craveable, refreshing, and delicious! This visit on September 13, the blueberry yogurt mochi milk was one of our favorites--creamy, fruity, refreshing, and with that fun mochi texture. Their drinks pair perfectly with both sweet and short munchies, too. Now the big question: When is San Antonio getting its own The Alley?! Fingers crossed they bring one our way--and keep the same great quality, service, and cleanliness. Until then, we'll happily keep making the Austin stop part of our itinerary!

We stopped by for some "dessert" drinks after our kbbq lunch date. I'm not sure if other locations…read moreare doing this, but we were so excited that they have a JJK theme (anime) bundle going on right now. We didn't end up buying the bag with our themed drink, but the owner was nice enough to give us a card and cool cup holder with it! This was my first time meeting him despite going many times before. He was friendly and easy to talk to. There was also a new girl working who was nice as well despite still learning the ropes. Definitely a must stop spot when in this shopping plaza.