Chicha is my crack…read more Atmosphere: the location in Austin is not the cutest (compared to the spot in Carrollton) but it's for the most part clean and there's a few seating areas but not a lot. I've still had great conversations there! Drinks: once I find a good thing, it's hard for me to stray away from it and I almost always order the osmanthus oolong honey tea WITH boba, perfect sweetness, and less ice. This place specializes in making authentic gradeA tea and their boba is the best I have had!

chicha san chen has a clean, modern interior, and the drinks come out pretty quickly even when it's…read morebusy. the boba is sooo warm, soft, and perfectly chewy. my favorite is the honey osmanthus oolong! it's incredibly refreshing, with a strong floral aroma that really shows the quality of the tea leaves. overall a good spot if you're looking for high-quality tea but it is a bit pricier

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.

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!

Fast snack break service for Bubble Tea! A little behind the name, Gong Cha. It is a region in…read moreTaiwan, where they make their tea leaves. Although the name just makes me wanna break out into the song "don't ya" by The Pussycat Dolls but replacing it with Gong Cha. Feel free to use this as a part of your campaign, just give me credit and maybe a social media partnership deal. Lol just kidding.

They now have only one large size available for the boba tea which is too much for one person or at…read moreleast for me. I much preferred the regular size. Mango mango milk tea was delicious as usual.

Bad taste. No bobas in the tea. Very long wait and slow service…read more Other reviews are right ................................. .................................. ...................................

We've been here a couple of times now and have enjoyed each visit. I go with my almost 10 year old…read moreson. He always enjoys the cookies and cream with boba, and I've tried the taro milk tea with boba, and the taro coconut milk tea with boba. The recommended 75% sugar is perfect not intensely sweet but not too plain. We are always impressed with the speed of service as it's usually only one person working. My son always says, "I'm still amazed how one man can be faster than 5 at that other place we've been to." We usually pick up to go but have enjoyed our drinks there as well. The place is so nice and picture friendly with boba themed signs on each wall. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

I stopped into Tea Cup Boba House about 30 minutes before closing, and the experience was wonderful…read morefrom start to finish. The employee working was super friendly and welcoming, even that close to closing time. I ordered the Jasmine Green Milk Tea and my sister got the Thai Iced Tea which both were absolutely delicious. The boba was perfect: firm with the right amount of chew, not mushy or overly hard. My Jasmine Green Milk Tea (half sweet, less ice) was balanced perfectly. You can really taste the jasmine and it has that distinct floral flavor that stands out in the best way. The Thai Milk Tea was also amazing, rich and flavorful without being overpowering. Overall, great drinks, great service, and great quality even right before closing. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to!

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.

if you like to customize your drinks exactly how you want them. They've got plenty of flavors,…read moretoppings, and even some fun snack options, which makes it easy to mix things up every visit. I usually lean toward fruit flavors, and while they don't do fruit teas, the smoothies and slushies hit the spot. Service can be on the slower side, so it's not always the quickest grab-and-go stop, but the drinks are consistent once they're in your hand. Inside, the seating isn't great--the couches have seen better days--but there's a really cute courtyard in the back that makes up for it. It's a nice place to hang out if you've got a little extra time.

Great drinks and friendly folks. Boba is perfectly chewy and although they only have 2 flavors of…read morepopping bobas, they were great! We also went for the drink and cake combo and the chocolate coco cake was so good! The cake comes warm and the Nutella is such a nice touch. The cake is small but is good for single serving.

Doka is a boba shop on UT campus and the drinks here are pretty cheap. I got the Pearl Milk Tea…read moremedium size and it was like $4.95 before tax, which was surprisingly cheap because I haven't seen that price in so long. The drink was okay, it wasn't bad but it wasn't anything special. I would say the tea taste was a bit stronger than the milk taste, so some people would prefer that. I probably wouldn't come back though since the area is really tight and lots of cars passing by which could be pretty dangerous to walk around.

came in after having k pot near by. very bright, modern and…read moreclean. large menu avaliable. I ordered a crème brule coffee- not a fan, the brûlée had the texture of curdled milk when drinking, coffe was pretty bitter, a friend got a matcha latte which we pretty good. the boba itself seemed fresh and was a great consistency. staff was kind and patient while we looked over the menu. would come back by and try a drink that's not coffee based in the future!

I'll be transparent -- I'm a bit of a boba snob. And overall, The Alley checks a lot of boxes. I…read morelove the location, the clean and easy ordering process, and the wide variety of flavors they offer. The boba itself is fresh and chewy, and the presentation is always on point. My only critique is that the drinks tend to run a little sweeter than I prefer. I like being able to really taste the tea, and sometimes the sweetness overpowers it. But that's more of a personal preference than a dealbreaker. If you enjoy creative flavors, solid boba texture, and a sleek setup, The Alley is definitely worth a visit -- just adjust your sweetness level if you're like me and want the tea to shine.

The staff was friendly and the service was quick specially the service name jamye was super sweet…read more,even though it was a bit busy. The shop itself had a really cute vibe--clean, cozy, and a great spot to hang out for a bit. I'll definitely be coming back to try more flavors. If you're craving boba, this place is 100% worth it!

The tea is delicious and the setting is perfect for kids and grown ups alike. There are so many…read moretoys for little ones to keep themselves entertained. The person behind the counter was also super sweet and attentive. I love that this feels like a family owned establishment. I will definitely be back.