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Tried the location in New York this past April and when I found out they opened one up in Berkeley I was so excited. My best friend and I may be crazy but we will drive an hour for good boba. And this is much closer. Pretty great experience. Interior was very nice, they made really good use of their space- did not feel cramped to me at all and was very pretty. Great for a nice chat or catch up. We came Saturday early evening, I ordered the Jasmine milk tea with whipped cream and pecans 70% sweet no ice and it was same great quality as in New York. Service was fast and did not wait long at all. We came after 6pm so free parking. Plenty of street parking but it is close to a busy intersection so be mindful of that.
I've been eyeing this spot for a while and finally got to visit on a Saturday morning shortly after 11. The inside of the shop was clean and beautifully decorated. There is seating along the wall but this is mainly a pick up and go spot. The menu was a bit limited compared to other places and most of their drinks were focused on tea drinks rather than fruit teas. My kind of place! I ordered a large roasted oolong milk tea, 30% sugar and less ice with boba. The total came out to $7.99, which is a tad steep. The employees were very welcoming and let me know that there was about a 5 minute wait for the boba to be ready, which wasn't an issue at all. I liked my drink (30% sweet was perfect) but was a bit disappointed that the drink was very milk forward. The tea taste is very mild. With the menu having a heavy focus on tea drinks, I was expecting the tea to shine. I enjoyed the texture of the boba and found it mild in sweetness despite the description saying brown sugar boba. Given the price and the mild tea flavor, I'm not sure if I'll be back but I'm glad to see another boba spot in Berkeley!
My boba cravings required a boba fix. Chahalo did not offer an array of flavor options, it did present quality with two oolongs I had never tried before - rock and osmanthus. Both teas were included in the Homemade Boba series along with a fresh milk option. I purchased all three, one for each of us. This series only comes in the size M (medium) with fresh milk as the only option, the sugar and ice levels are adjustable. The Fresh Milk with Homemade Boba ($7.49) was 100% sugar, no ice for my little - she LOVED it! The milk tasted so clean and crisp, at 100% sugar it was not too sweet and the boba was flavorful with a perfect chew. The Osmanthus Oolong Milk Tea with Homemade Boba ($6.99) had a lightly sweetened floral green tea taste. It was SO good. My husband enjoyed it. The Rock Oolong Milk Tea with Homemade Boba ($6.99) sounds intimidating if you Google 'rock oolong'. The flavor was rich, complex with layers of flavor. If you enjoy a purer form of oolong, this one's for you. I loved mine, wishing I had the option to upgrade the size from M (only size available for the Homemade Boba series) to L. The prices are insanely inexpensive for the quality of ingredients used. The interior is clean, contemporary and comfortable. The cashier was very friendly, patient and assisted me with the options of customizing available to me. The order of three drinks was prepared quickly. The bag given to hold the drinks is such high quality and adorable. I will definitely reuse it. The only con, the straws are not strong enough to pierce the plastic protecting the drink. We used the end of a pen to make a hole first then entered the straw. My straw curled up and was pushed into itself attempting to pierce the plastic covering. Don't do it! Definitely worth a visit. Returned the next day for round two, but the store was closed at 12:49p. Says they open at 11a 7 days a week. Sucked! I drove out of the way to do a pickup. Call ahead, I will moving forward.
My friend and I decided to try out this tea shop. You order on the kiosk and they make the drink pretty fast. I got the Osmanthus Oolong Milk Tea and the Chahalo Black Milk Tea Frappe. I got both with 80% sugar and less ice. The Black Milk Tea was very light in flavor. I liked it better when the whip cream melted and mixed in the drink. The Osmanthus Oolong Milk Tea had a more fragrant taste so I prefer that one more.
I was excited to try this new boba spot on University Ave! The inside is clean and has a cute aesthetic. There is limited seating inside and ordering is straight forward on a self serve kiosk. I ordered the jasmine milk tea with boba, less ice, and 30% sweet. My drink came out shortly after I ordered and the service was friendly. I enjoyed the floral notes of the jasmine tea. The amount of sweetness was perfect. The only thing that was a bit odd was the after taste from the creaminess but overall it was good. I would come back to try their other drinks like the osmanthus oolong!
New boba shop in Berkeley! The menu is smaller than most boba shops, and it looks like they specialize in tea. I got the Black Milk Tea Frappe (which is not a frappe, but it does come with whipped cream). The drink was delicious but a little rich. I loved the toasted nuts on top. I would likely revisit if I was craving more authentic tea flavors!
I was obsessed with ChaHalo (aka Cha Hua Nong) when I tried it in Xian a few years back. Loved it again in New York Chinatown and was SO EXCITED to see that it just opened in Berkeley!! We went on a Sunday afternoon and ordered at the kiosk right away. Waited a little over 30min for the drinks. Loved that there were some chairs and tables to hang out while waiting. Osmanthus milk tea was very floral with a strong osmanthus flavor. Roasted oolong milk tea was definitely nuttier with a clear roasted flavor. Both drinks were a bit watered down (maybe cuz we got large?) compared to my previous experience at other locations, but still stronger in tea flavor than most other milk tea spots. The drinks do run a bit sweet as well. Overall, I think this is one of the best spots for oolong milk tea in the Bay Area!
3.5 stars! This is the newest hyped up tea spot in the Bay! I'm kind of torn because I do like the tea and the hand made boba, but maybe not together. The boba has a caramel-y flavor that I think overpowers the tea. Because of popularity, the wait is also kind of long so be prepared if you go some time soon. I think there are too many custoners to keep up with for the staff. When your order from the handmade series, you need to specify "series" because they might accidentally overcharge you as milk tea with add on boba. The staff was nice enough to correct it for us though. On the plus side, they do have specials like free magnets, bogo half off, and free totes for social media posts. The interior is cute but very small spaces/seats.
Another milk tea shop in Berkeley... have to give it a try. It's a small shop but they used as much space as possible to make seatings. The seatings on the side are tight but it works. Love this setup. Simple menu and quick service. The cup reminded me of Charlie's Tea in San Jose. I got the osmanthus oolong milk tea. Strong floral taste as expected. Now that we have a floral drink shop in the north bay, I no longer need to drive all the way to south bay for a floral drink. Will try their other drinks next time.
I actually came here a day too early last week; they weren't officially open yet. Should've known when there's a plank to cross lol. Finally made my way back here again though! There's an ongoing promo where the second drink is 50% off. Their free fridge magnet for first 100 customers promo ended yesterday though. Aesthetics here are really good. A lot of lighting and seats for people to hang out. I noticed they have a small drink selection but definitely feeling that quality over quantity vibe here. Tried both their rock oolong and osmanthus oolong milk tea with handmade boba. I recommend getting 0% sweet to get that good tea flavor. The handmade boba was pretty spot on too - warm, soft, and slightly firm in the center. The brown sugar didn't come off too strong but yeah I definitely recommend 0% sweetness level here. Will be coming back to try their other drinks. Side note: Y'all gotta be careful when paying though because the self ordering kiosks default to 15% tip.
Excited that Cha Halo has finally opened in the Bay Area! We ordered the Osmanthus Oolong Milk Tea and Jasmine Green Milk Tea, and both were excellent. The tea flavors were fragrant and well-balanced--not overly sweet or drowned out by milk. The shop itself is beautifully designed and has a cozy atmosphere, making it a great spot for a quick boba date or catch-up with friends. It's definitely becoming one of my go-to boba spots in the East Bay. The staff were friendly, and our drinks were made surprisingly fast. Definitely come back again!
18 days ago
Nice boba drink and great decoration! Absolutely love this fancy shop! The staff here are really nice and the service is excellent! read more
17 days ago
Had in China before and really excited to see it open here. The preparation was fast and atmosphere was great read more
19 days ago
6 days ago
Tried the location in New York this past April and when I found out they opened one up in Berkeley I was so excited. My best friend and I may be crazy but we will drive an hour for good boba. And this is much closer. Pretty great experience. Interior was very nice, they made really good use of their space- did not feel cramped to me at all and was very pretty. Great for a nice chat or catch up. We came Saturday early evening, I ordered the Jasmine milk tea with whipped cream and pecans 70% sweet no ice and it was same great quality as in New York. Service was fast and did not wait long at all. We came after 6pm so free parking. Plenty of street parking but it is close to a busy intersection so be mindful of that. read more
I've been eyeing this spot for a while and finally got to visit on a Saturday morning shortly after 11. The inside of the shop was clean and beautifully decorated. There is seating along the wall but this is mainly a pick up and go spot. The menu was a bit limited compared to other places and most of their drinks were focused on tea drinks rather than fruit teas. My kind of place! I ordered a large roasted oolong milk tea, 30% sugar and less ice with boba. The total came out to $7.99, which is a tad steep. The employees were very welcoming and let me know that there was about a 5 minute wait for the boba to be ready, which wasn't an issue at all. I liked my drink (30% sweet was perfect) but was a bit disappointed that the drink was very milk forward. The tea taste is very mild. With the menu having a heavy focus on tea drinks, I was expecting the tea to shine. I enjoyed the texture of the boba and found it mild in sweetness despite the description saying brown sugar boba. Given the price and the mild tea flavor, I'm not sure if I'll be back but I'm glad to see another boba spot in Berkeley! read more
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My boba cravings required a boba fix. Chahalo did not offer an array of flavor options, it did present quality with two oolongs I had never tried before - rock and osmanthus. Both teas were included in the Homemade Boba series along with a fresh milk option. I purchased all three, one for each of us. This series only comes in the size M (medium) with fresh milk as the only option, the sugar and ice levels are adjustable. The Fresh Milk with Homemade Boba ($7.49) was 100% sugar, no ice for my little - she LOVED it! The milk tasted so clean and crisp, at 100% sugar it was not too sweet and the boba was flavorful with a perfect chew. The Osmanthus Oolong Milk Tea with Homemade Boba ($6.99) had a lightly sweetened floral green tea taste. It was SO good. My husband enjoyed it. The Rock Oolong Milk Tea with Homemade Boba ($6.99) sounds intimidating if you Google 'rock oolong'. The flavor was rich, complex with layers of flavor. If you enjoy a purer form of oolong, this one's for you. I loved mine, wishing I had the option to upgrade the size from M (only size available for the Homemade Boba series) to L. The prices are insanely inexpensive for the quality of ingredients used. The interior is clean, contemporary and comfortable. The cashier was very friendly, patient and assisted me with the options of customizing available to me. The order of three drinks was prepared quickly. The bag given to hold the drinks is such high quality and adorable. I will definitely reuse it. The only con, the straws are not strong enough to pierce the plastic protecting the drink. We used the end of a pen to make a hole first then entered the straw. My straw curled up and was pushed into itself attempting to pierce the plastic covering. Don't do it! Definitely worth a visit. Returned the next day for round two, but the store was closed at 12:49p. Says they open at 11a 7 days a week. Sucked! I drove out of the way to do a pickup. Call ahead, I will moving forward. read more
14 days ago
My friend and I decided to try out this tea shop. You order on the kiosk and they make the drink pretty fast. I got the Osmanthus Oolong Milk Tea and the Chahalo Black Milk Tea Frappe. I got both with 80% sugar and less ice. The Black Milk Tea was very light in flavor. I liked it better when the whip cream melted and mixed in the drink. The Osmanthus Oolong Milk Tea had a more fragrant taste so I prefer that one more. read more
I was excited to try this new boba spot on University Ave! The inside is clean and has a cute aesthetic. There is limited seating inside and ordering is straight forward on a self serve kiosk. I ordered the jasmine milk tea with boba, less ice, and 30% sweet. My drink came out shortly after I ordered and the service was friendly. I enjoyed the floral notes of the jasmine tea. The amount of sweetness was perfect. The only thing that was a bit odd was the after taste from the creaminess but overall it was good. I would come back to try their other drinks like the osmanthus oolong! read more
New boba shop in Berkeley! The menu is smaller than most boba shops, and it looks like they specialize in tea. I got the Black Milk Tea Frappe (which is not a frappe, but it does come with whipped cream). The drink was delicious but a little rich. I loved the toasted nuts on top. I would likely revisit if I was craving more authentic tea flavors! read more
I was obsessed with ChaHalo (aka Cha Hua Nong) when I tried it in Xian a few years back. Loved it again in New York Chinatown and was SO EXCITED to see that it just opened in Berkeley!! We went on a Sunday afternoon and ordered at the kiosk right away. Waited a little over 30min for the drinks. Loved that there were some chairs and tables to hang out while waiting. Osmanthus milk tea was very floral with a strong osmanthus flavor. Roasted oolong milk tea was definitely nuttier with a clear roasted flavor. Both drinks were a bit watered down (maybe cuz we got large?) compared to my previous experience at other locations, but still stronger in tea flavor than most other milk tea spots. The drinks do run a bit sweet as well. Overall, I think this is one of the best spots for oolong milk tea in the Bay Area! read more
3.5 stars! This is the newest hyped up tea spot in the Bay! I'm kind of torn because I do like the tea and the hand made boba, but maybe not together. The boba has a caramel-y flavor that I think overpowers the tea. Because of popularity, the wait is also kind of long so be prepared if you go some time soon. I think there are too many custoners to keep up with for the staff. When your order from the handmade series, you need to specify "series" because they might accidentally overcharge you as milk tea with add on boba. The staff was nice enough to correct it for us though. On the plus side, they do have specials like free magnets, bogo half off, and free totes for social media posts. The interior is cute but very small spaces/seats. read more
Another milk tea shop in Berkeley... have to give it a try. It's a small shop but they used as much space as possible to make seatings. The seatings on the side are tight but it works. Love this setup. Simple menu and quick service. The cup reminded me of Charlie's Tea in San Jose. I got the osmanthus oolong milk tea. Strong floral taste as expected. Now that we have a floral drink shop in the north bay, I no longer need to drive all the way to south bay for a floral drink. Will try their other drinks next time. read more
I actually came here a day too early last week; they weren't officially open yet. Should've known when there's a plank to cross lol. Finally made my way back here again though! There's an ongoing promo where the second drink is 50% off. Their free fridge magnet for first 100 customers promo ended yesterday though. Aesthetics here are really good. A lot of lighting and seats for people to hang out. I noticed they have a small drink selection but definitely feeling that quality over quantity vibe here. Tried both their rock oolong and osmanthus oolong milk tea with handmade boba. I recommend getting 0% sweet to get that good tea flavor. The handmade boba was pretty spot on too - warm, soft, and slightly firm in the center. The brown sugar didn't come off too strong but yeah I definitely recommend 0% sweetness level here. Will be coming back to try their other drinks. Side note: Y'all gotta be careful when paying though because the self ordering kiosks default to 15% tip. read more
Excited that Cha Halo has finally opened in the Bay Area! We ordered the Osmanthus Oolong Milk Tea and Jasmine Green Milk Tea, and both were excellent. The tea flavors were fragrant and well-balanced--not overly sweet or drowned out by milk. The shop itself is beautifully designed and has a cozy atmosphere, making it a great spot for a quick boba date or catch-up with friends. It's definitely becoming one of my go-to boba spots in the East Bay. The staff were friendly, and our drinks were made surprisingly fast. Definitely come back again! read more
27 days ago
Super quick service and the tea was served fresh. Definitely recommend 30% sweet and light ice. The boba was surprisingly chewy and well flavored, would definitely get both drinks again! They also have a bathroom which is a huge plus for places in this area. read more
If you like Molly tea, you'll love Chahalo; deliciously fragrant jasmine green tea at a competitive price of $6.50 for a medium (no boba), I'm definitely adding this place to my rotation. My only knock is that the menu is quite limited read more
14 days ago
Roasted oolong milk tea with the pecan snow capped top - boba is pretty chewy and sweet. Nice texture and consistency though. Tougher than the ones my kids got at teaspoon down the street. I liked the pecan snowy top cream read more
6 days ago
The drink was quick and tastes great Its cozy inside. There is a good amount of drinks, not too much that you do not know what to pick read more
The service was quick and the staff were very sweet. I enjoyed the traditional flavor in the milk tea. Will be coming back soon! It's a bit small inside but it's more of a stop and go. There are some chairs but it's a bit squish. read more
14 days ago
Interior is sleek and clean! I got the Osmanthus Milk Tea and it was creamy & tea-forward. The milk is not overpowering at all. I would definitely recommend this place to those visiting. Excited to try their other drinks as well :) read more
5 days ago
Good options and tea. Roasted oolong is recommended. Service is fast. Prefer this over Heytea. read more
12 days ago
Chahalo black milk tea frappe 50% sugar. You can really taste the tea flavor, which I love. The whipped cream on top is so good, it's my favorite part. The entire store smells so fragrant. I will definitely come back again. read more
1 day ago
14 days ago
The milk tea was good and the atmosphere was very nice. Will recommend to my friends. Services are very helpful. read more
14 days ago
Great to see new Chinese boba options opening in Berkeley! We got the Rock Oolong Milk Tea and the Osmanthus Oolong Milk Tea, both with handmade boba. The tea flavor was strong and the boba was fresh and chewy. The interior is also calming and aesthetic and service was fast! read more
2 days ago
18 days ago
Love their jasmine milk tea, the store is very nice, if you have ever stop by Berkeley, definitely give this place a try. read more
11 days ago
6 days ago
This place has the best tea flavor in Berkeley. So glad they are so close to my place and UC Berkeley. I've tried 4 tea (roasted oolong, jasmine, osmanthus oolong, and black tea) and all of them are exceptional. Highly recommend! read more
19 days ago
Service is good and boba is great excellent highly recommended I am ordering the signatures drinks specially in the hot weather it is amazing an read more
10 days ago
8 days ago
great service - great drinks - great people - great boba - great place - greatness all around ‼ read more
11 days ago
I've had the Cha Halo in Rowland heights and I love it. I'm so excited that it's in the Bay Area as well . read more
14 days ago
Tried their roasted oolong milk tea! It was pretty good and the workers were very nice. I liked the vibe of the store as well and we got served pretty quickly despite how busy the store seemed. read more
7 days ago
I have been here over 5 times since they opened and they have had the most consistent service. They are super friendly and although they had some overwhelming days they still stayed calm and pushed through. I have tried the jasmine milk tea, osmanthus milk tea and grape oolong. My number one still has to be jasmine milk tea with the pecan snow capped. read more
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I passed by ChaHalo and was impressed by the indoor designs. It was beautifully decorated and felt very comfy. The Milktea is freshly made. Hightly recommended for anyone who visit Berkeley to stop by! read more
17 days ago
I love Chahalo! Their jasmine Milk tea is the best I've ever had. The boba is also a great texture!! Highly recommend read more
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