Boba in this economy?! I know... I'm supposed to be saving money but sometimes a good boba splurge is needed and Chakaa Tea Shoppe was my stop of the day. Thankfully tea shops have become more regular here in the otherwise asian treat deprived desert. Chakaa Tea Shoppe is located at "The River" which is a small outdoor shopping spot situated around a manmade 'river'. The location used to be a starbucks and is perfectly set up for a tea shop to take up residence. Now for the honest, the tea is about average, I do appreciate the ample ordering options of non dairy milks. This time I ended up getting a coffee with boba as my treat vs my normal tea order. The staff is always super friendly and helpful if you have any questions. The boba was also VERY good and well made vs some places that provided under cooked or over cooked boba. A coffee with boba and a small tip ran me up almost $10 which is a little expensive for my taste but it IS a treat after all and not an every day buy. Of all the times I've come into this location they always seem to be warm inside and prefer to not run the AC. I tend to sweat a little bit which is a bit of a drag considering that they have tons of seating. I probably wouldn't drive to the river JUST for boba but if I'm in the area shopping in need of a pick me up to go this would be a good stop. read more

Chakaa Tea Shoppe - Iced Mocha Coffee with boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

Drinks: Super Fruit Tea w/ Lychee Jelly, White Peach Oolong Milk Tea, Thai Tea Service: one-man show, but made-to-order service Design: interiors is simple & clean with a large sofa seating, white chairs & tables Overall: if you want good boba drinks, tea-based & milk tea drinks, then stop on by this place in The River at Rancho Mirage read more

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Cute little boba store in the desert. This shop has plenty of seating and a cute vibe. You can either order at the kiosk or the counter. Drinks were surprisingly good and came out quickly. It's not comparable to the boba you would get in orange county but it's really good for the area. read more

Excellent boba drinks. Lots of choices for flavors and lots of seating. The super fruit passion fruit tea is made perfectly.

Awesome! Our favorite tea place in Coachella Valley. Such amazing people and great drinks! Love the atmosphere! read more

Chakaa Tea Shoppe - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

First time coming here. Wanted to find a sweet drink after dinner. It was the perfect refreshment for a warm evening. There was only 1 lady working and she was super sweet and kind. She took care of everything, from taking orders to making drinks. She did great, we ordered a mango green tea and a matcha milk tea. 10/10 amazing! Drinks were fresh and flavorful. The shop was very clean and inviting. Everything on the kitchen side looked clean amd organized. Would definitely recommend coming here for a nice cool drink. Thank you for the service and drinks read more

Chakaa Tea Shoppe - Mango green tea with mango Boba. Matcha milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

Unfortunately this place is quite understaffed and only had one person making the drinks and being cashier (though there's a self order kiosk). It took 25 minutes for our drinks because there was a big group in front of us that ordered a number of drinks and only one person making them. Roasted oolong milk tea with soymilk - 4/5 Jasmine green milk tea with soymilk - 4/5 The tea flavor could be stronger in both drinks, but maybe the choice of soymilk alternative washed out the tea aroma. They had lots of fun drinks here so maybe they specialize in those more. Plenty of space for working and hanging out - there are restrooms in the back. read more

I love the ambiance in here. It's very chill and calming. It's a perfect study spot while having access to really yummy drinks. Minimal decorations and furniture made it easier to settle in and hang out. The employee was very nice, patient and helpful. There's your traditional milk teas, fruity flavors and even slushies. I went with my family during my birthday and it was pretty nice. read more

Really good tea. Better than expected. Freshly brewed using espresso style machine. I got the Ceylon black tea with boba at 75% sugar with boba and it came out to just short of $8. Price is fair for this quality and area. Beautiful waterfall out front! For average boba drinkers, it is on the less sugary which I like. 100% sugar would fit most palates. read more

Very cute boba tea shop! There's plenty of cushion seatings, great place to hangout with friends, and get some yummy boba drinks! My favorite drink from here is Matcha strawberry drink! Delicious blends of cheese foam, matcha, and fresh purée strawberries. The flavor is not too sweet, a perfect hot weather treat as we're approaching summer weather. There was only one person working, and he was very acknowledgeable with the menu, and made some great recommendations! Very friendly, I will be back. :) read more

Chakaa Tea Shoppe - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

Best boba tea shop in the Desert! After moved here from the Bay Area, took me a while to look for a good boba tea place. I tried different tea shops in the Coachella valley, this is the best I found. I'm pretty picky about boba tea because I've been drinking boba tea since 1980's and had owned a boba tea shop before. Not only the tea is good here but the service is also superior! I usually order Jasmine Green Milk Tea and this time I ordered Mango Matcha Milk Tea, both are very good! One very important thing I almost forgot to mention is that they make good boba here, it's chewy just the way it is supposed to be. Some other places make their Boba either too soft or too hard. I'm also lactose intolerant, Chakaa offers Oatmilk and Almond milk substitutes, just perfect! Let's support our local small business if you ever come to the desert, this shop is inside the famous RIVER plaza in Rancho Mirage! read more

Chakaa Tea Shoppe - Mango Matcha Milk Tea with a Cute Cup :-) Chakka is the BEST! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

The Thai boba tea is amazing here! Friendly staff Chill ambiance Simple and straightforward, I prefer this boba location over tea be honest read more

Chakaa Tea Shoppe - Thai milk tea boba and cheese foam - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

Very cute little place with great menu variety! Got a Thai tea with boba and it was delicious and perfectly made! Wasn't busy so service was quick and easy. Would go back and would recommend! read more

Chakaa Tea Shoppe - Thai Tea Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

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Don't bother going here. Horrible customer service. I don't know who the guy is but he is the worst. Doesn't even bother asking if we're ready to order. He just walks up to register and stares at you. He was focused more on playing with his Nintendo switch instead of helping anyone out. Did not feel welcome at all. I got the house milk tea, but I got served the "Not Welcome In My House Milk Tea". Never coming here again. read more

Mixed reviews for us on this boba shop on flavor. I would describe it more as a Japanese style boba, not very sweet and the jelly is added for sweetness. if you prefer lightly sweetened drinks, this is for you! those in our group (teens) where not a big fan, but they are more akin to very sweet boba teas. I loved the jasmine tea, very strong flavor and traditional taste of proper jasmine tea, but you must be a drinker of strong teas to have a pallet for this tea, but well worth it. Rarely do I find a tea house with strong tea, nothing else needed as this tea is lovely on its own! read more

You probably already know... I'm a tea enthusiast and Chakaa Tea Shop @ the River has definitely earned my stamp of approval. From the moment you step inside, the atmosphere is so inviting, cozy and modern with natural lighting and a beautiful water oasis right outside that makes you feel like you're sitting close to a tropical paradise (even in the desert). The menu has a wide variety of teas and flavors to choose from, and their tea experts are always happy to help you find the perfect blend to suit your mood. On my visit, I tried their famous matcha latte, and it was simply heavenly. It was creamy, frothy, and had just the right amount of sweetness. I typically ask for a quarter of the sweetness they would normally use in these types of tea shops and that has, on average, turned out quite well for me. For those of us who are watching their sugar I would request 1/2 to 1/4 of the typical sugar measurement. The staff here is friendly and knowledgeable, although a bit understaffed. Chakaa Tea Shop is a not-so-hidden gem in Palm Springs/Cathedral City aka The River, and I highly recommend it to anyone who happens to be in this area and wants a cozy and relaxing environment to enjoy a delicious beverage. Five stars all around! read more

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This Bay Area native is so happy to have a quality & yummy boba shop. Vibe is cool & staff is nice. Stop in when you get a chance! read more

Chakaa Tea Shoppe - Jasmine milk green tea with coffee & grass jelly. In the theater of course! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

In terms of boba teas. I am an OG. I usually driving to rowland heights or China town for tradition Taiwanese boba teas. I came cross this place few weeks ago, and the boba tea here is so good. Most boba places they use powder mix and make the tea super sweet and you can't adjust the sugar level. Here they use real tea and milk which you can actually taste. I always get the house milk tea with boba and 50% sweetness. Their jasmine green milk tea also very good. The ambiance is very nice, great for students just hang out and chill, study. Also great for families. The girl up front she is really sweet. She always provide a good service. She knows her stuff and can make any adjustment to your drink. read more

Chakaa Tea Shoppe - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

After a disappointing visit at another milk tea shop, I had to make another trip to find a good milk tea drink to end my night right. I found Chakka and was happy to make the 10-minute additional drive in the opposite direction of going home to satisfy my carving. DRINKS Wintermelon Tea (noncaffeinated), 25% sweetness level, with crystal boba. The drink was really good and just to my liking. Not too sweet and good flavor. The staff kindly swapped out the boba with crystal boba too. Roasted Oolong Milk Tea and 50% sweetness level. The oolong milk tea was so fragrant. The boba was ok. SERVICE The 2 ladies were smiley, friendly, and very helpful. AMBIANCE Chakka is a cute and very clean shop about 6 months old. The string lights help create a vibe. PRICE The price was fair. For 2 drinks it was around $13. PARKING Plenty of parking since it's located in a big plaza call The River. I know where I can find good boba milk tea now when I'm in the desert! Go check them out and enjoy a cool beverage! read more

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I am pleasantly surprised with this boba place and I'm happy that this place gives some life to the River. We came here for the first time and ordered the Roasted Oolong Milk tea and the Bobo Taro Fresh Milk Tea. I had mine at 50% sugar and it was really tasty, also I really liked the boba taste and consistency. The inside is very spacious, they also had merchandise with cute boba plushies. The decor inside and outside was very cute, even the boba cups had such a pretty design. Wait time was a little long, there was an order or two before us and there was only one person working. But other than that, I really like this place and for me it's one of the best boba places in the valley. This is a 4.5/5 for me. read more

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New place to me. Surprising that it's at the River. I hope this place lasts a while I love having more boba shops around this area. I had the White Peach Oolang hot tea with honey. I really enjoyed it on a very chilly night. My friend has the hot taro milk tea. Environment: Has a couch and several tables to hang out with friends. I wish some music was playing. My friend told me that the last time we came to this place they played country music. Although I don't like country music, it was kinda awkward to talk without background music because it just sounds like a hollow building. Service: the worker took his time with the drinks he made and it is worth it because his drinks tasted good. He also knew what he was talking about when it came to the menu. I highly recommend this place if you're at the River. I would rather come here than get ice cream. I would think it's a good first date place. Ask your honey to get some tea instead of the usually coffee reference. Idk it's probably the Asian way of asking people out. read more

Chakaa Tea Shoppe - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

For some strange reason this place has a decent service fee. It add it at the checkout. The service and speed here are not worth it. Avoid.

Boba was over cooked or sat in liquid for too long so it doesn't provide the satisfying chew. Also the boba it self was not sweet which means it's not authentic. Authentic boba are made with tapioca flour and brown sugar. I know as I visit multiple times the birth place of boba in Taichung, Taiwan. read more

"I absolutely loved the matcha mango boba! The tea was perfectly sweet, and the pearls were chewy and delicious. The staff was also super friendly and helpful." read more

This is the BEST tea/boba spot I have ever been. I ordered the watermelon slushee with lychee jelly, and the wifey ordered the mango pomelo and they were both excellent and quench the thirst . Unlike other places, they use REAL fresh fruits (not powder like others). I was shocked that the nice lady took out a big watermelon, cut it opened and put big chunks of real fruit in making my slushee , and let me tell you, it is night and day compared to other places. I highly recommend going here for real fruit slushee or other drinks you won't be disappointed. read more

Milk tea w/creme brûlée was delicious. Restroom was out of service and the AC was not cooling. It was uncomfortably warm. I suggest you order to go. read more

Chakaa Tea Shoppe - Milk tea w/crème brûlée was delicious. Restroom was out of service and the ac unit was not working, It was uncomfortably warm. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

The boba drinks here are delicious!! Having tried boba from LA/San Gabriel area, I gotta say that Chakaa is on par with the better shops I've been to. We tried their taro milk tea with boba & their brown sugar boba milk. Both were absolutely delicious--creamy, flavorful, & well balanced. Their boba is a perfect texture, as it is warm, soft, & just the right amount of chewiness. The service was quick & kind. & the shop itself was large with lots of seating & very cute. I would recommend this shop to anyone in search of delicious boba! read more

Chakaa Tea Shoppe - Bobo Taro Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

Do not trust the pictures that may seem like a cute ambiance with bear cups. The place is TRASHY and dirty inside, with regular cheap cups (nice advertisement trick tho). The drinks were horrible, our order was messed up twice and the cashier is extremely rude. If you do not have a basic communication skill, why open a boba store and get so annoyed by your customers? ATTENTION: they do not wash blenders in between drinks!!! read more

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Hours on yelp and on their door say they are open today at 12pm. We got there at 12:25pm and the place was dark. What a waste of my time.

I go to Chakaa Tea Shoppe when ever I am in the area. Not only do I love the variety of amazing drinks, but they have unique flavors of chips to choose from. The owner is usually there and will make sure enjoy the drink that he has made for you. must try! read more

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I love coming by here for my sweet treat, the coconut milk tea with egg pudding is my favorite!

Located at The River, is a cute Tea Shoppe. The inside is pretty big with plenty of seating and they do have a mini shop inside with chips and candy. They have a variety of drinks and toppings as well as cup options! They have these really cute bear and gingerbread cups. Their regular cups are really good quality, they're pretty solid and don't bend in like a lot of other boba cups do. I ordered their thai tea latte and roasted oolong milk tea. Their tea is more tea forward than sugar forward (like literally most other boba places in the valley) so I really appreciated that. I had avoided coming to the Coachella valley for more than a week because I have a tea addiction but now I don't have to because I finally found a place that isn't an hour away from m parents place so I'm really happy they opened and I also hope they never change. I would rate both drinks a 10/10. read more

Always delicious drinks and meticulously made. Love their new art, located in the "River" next door to the theaters . Always a treat. My favorite place for boba tea. Thank you. read more

Chakaa Tea Shoppe - New art - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

We got roasted oolong milk tea with crystal boba and ovaltine chocolate blended drink today. Both drinks were very delicious. It was very quiet today due to severe weather that's going on. We appreciate that they stayed open for business. Very clean and lovely place. We will go back for again before returning to LA. read more

Chakaa Tea Shoppe - Roasted oolong milk tea and ovaltine chocolate ice blended. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

Everytime I come to this place it seems to always be closed and they never answer the phone.

I enjoy collecting boba bottles, so I was happy to discover the CHAKAA Tea Shoppe in Rancho Mirage, which is located in The River at Rancho Mirage. Even though the sign claims it is open, the business seems gloomy on New Year's Eve. was fortunately open on New Year's Eve. With the unique bear cup, I ordered the Super Fruit Tea and Brown Sugar BoBo Fresh Milk with Mango Popping Boba. I was astonished to learn that just 2 drinks cost to about $31! All the decorations you need to decorate the bear cups are in a box. The server asks me if I'm Jackie Chan when my drinks are ready! He claims that I resemble him a lot. Should have said yes to him so I could possibly get a discount :)! Although the drinks taste great and have a lot of flavor, the pricing are too expensive. I have all of the unique cups from various locations; simply add $2 to the drink solely from those locations. Not like this shop where the drink is full price and the special cup is an additional $6.99. Will return the next time to try different drinks in standard cups only. read more

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So good! Love the cheesy foam! Very good boba! Will definitely return for more boba!! Cute family business

We had coffee and boba here. Everything was delicious. The staff/owner was super friendly. Their iced latte was excellent and the coffee they use tasted great. It's located in the heart of the shopping center and I'm looking forward to coming back again! read more

We came here on a whim and ordered a few drinks -- - bobo jasmine milk tea - roasted oolong milk tea - strawberry fruit tea - royal ceylon tiramisu All of the drinks satisfied our thirst and the boba was so fresh and delicious. Even the interiors and customer service was superb. The cups were extremely cute and the everyone's drink was up to par ! We will definitely be coming back here to try other drinks soon! read more

the boba was so yummy and the employees were so kind! the wintermelon is definitely my favorite. there were so many cozy places to hangout! 11/10 read more