First time trying Gathers Tea Bar and I'm already impressed. The drinks were smooth, flavorful, and…read moreperfectly balanced, not overly sweet, which I really appreciate. The boba had the perfect texture, soft and chewy just how it should be. Service was quick and friendly, and the whole experience felt easy and welcoming. Great spot for a refreshing drink, especially if you're looking to try something new. Definitely a strong first impression. I'll be back to explore more of their menu.

Came here on a Saturday around 4pm and we were able to find parking quickly. We waited roughly 20…read moreminutes to order cause it was decently packed inside. Definitely order the cream version of the matcha latte. It's soooo good. I ordered 2 drinks: strawberry matcha latte with oat milk and a mango matcha latte cream with oat milk. The regular matcha latte has a stronger matcha flavor and the color is a dark green while the cream has a lighter cream color but the matcha was perfect amount. The cream is so much smoother. I will definitely be coming back and trying the strawberry matcha latte cream version.

Not sure why it took me so long to check out Molly Tea. The moment I stepped in, I felt like I…read morestepped into mainland China. The order dashboard, the takeout bags, the efficiency, the consistency of mask wearing reminds me of the coffee/tea chains in mainland. Wow, I'm just so surprised to see it here. The shop is small but still had a lot of people. What's crazy was that the queue is so long from online orders. The efficiency is just like China tho, the queue moved quickly. The options and customization is so detailed. Honestly had no idea what I would start with, but the "popular" tags sort of helped me decide. I got a premium Jasmine milk tea hot with lowest sugar, tongmu lapsang salted cheese milk tea hot with lowest sugar, and pistachio jasmine coconut iced with lowest sugar. All of which had really good and strong tea flavor. The jasmine was the most noticeable, a bit more than I'm used to but really good. All of the drinks were good but not as creamy or thick or heavy as other places-- this is probably both a pro and con depending on how you like it. I didn't like the salted cap, not sure why it's green and tasted like matcha, shouldn't it be for the tongmu lapsang? Perhaps I should order it inside and have them put the cap in the drink. Overall, really happy with the flavors. I would definitely try out some of their other ones in the future. So glad to this Shenzhen chain having a location in Chicago.

It's a mad house here on weekends. But during weekday it's much more chill. Order at kiosk vs…read morecashier, get a number and see said number on screen queue and your number gets called when ready. I ordered the Jasmine Apple Milk Tea (iced, 30% sweetness, less ice, crystal boba) $8.28. Very refreshing and tasty. Can't tell difference between 50% and 30% sugar taste. The pink delivery bags have a lot of packaging but very aesthetic and it might be reusable? Looks insulated!

DaBoba? More like DaCustard!…read more Wanting a little sweet treat, I stopped into Daboba for a Roasted Brown Sugar Pearl Milk Tea. I initially attempted to order at the kiosk, only to discover doing so comes with a 3% fee vs. ordering with a human. It's not about the nickels, it's the principle of the thing! I instead placed my order with the clerk - less ice, less sweet. Though it wasn't very busy at the time, the drink came out relatively fast. The service overall was friendly, too! Now, about this beverage... if I'd asked for a "surprise me," I'd be happier. This is because on its own, it was respectable and unique in its custard-like consistency. However, given that I'd ordered a milk tea, where neither the appropriate consistency nor tea notes made an appearance, my happiness and satisfaction levels go down. To give some credit, the beverage I received wasn't too sweet, and had a slight velvety mouthfeel. It was unique and interesting, unlike anything I had ever had before. Final verdict: there is no shortage of boba tea shops around, especially in Chinatown. If you're going to do something different, power to you. However, don't say you sell one thing, and sell another.

I had the Purple Rice Yogurt and the Honey Golden Pearl Green Milk Tea. The yogurt was super…read moregood--full of that rich purple rice flavor with a nice natural sweetness. The golden pearls in the milk tea were soft and had a great chew. Didn't have to wait long at all--service was quick and efficient. The shop's pretty spacious, though there aren't many seats. It's got a fun vibe with lots of cool Asian-inspired decor. Definitely a spot I'd come back to.

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.

I've always wanted to go into the store because it's so cute, finally had breakfast here one…read moremorning and let me tell you it was hot and delicious. i had the egg panini and a hibiscus tea . very filling and the staff is friendly.

Stopped in for a sweet treat with a friend a couple weeks ago! We were craving boba and this was…read morethe perfect spot for a quick drink. The cafe is really cute and pretty clean. There's a fair amount of seating if you want to come here with friends or to study. We ordered on the touch screens but the drinks came out quickly. I got a taro milk tea with boba which was so good. I ended up doing 70% sweetness which I thought was perfect. Overall I'd come back and would definitely recommend if you're in the area!

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.

Love the canned drink so you can walk with it. I stopped in for tanghulu fruits. Everything was…read morefast and delicious despite them being busy.

Located on the 4th floor of a mall in the small food court, Te'Amo seem barely staffed and raggedly…read moremanaged when I swung by. The tea came out quick but didn't stand out in any particular way. Enough to scratch an itch but overall not very convenient to get to, and a bit of a drab spot.

Way too sweet and not customizable. Since there's plenty of empty slots, it'd be great if they can…read moreput in some options like "less sweet, half sweet, less sweet no boba, half sweet no boba, etc"

Honestly wayy better than I expected. We need more of these places and learn from Asia!! It was…read morebetter than some of the boba stores I visited on my trip. No boba, but jellies and it's basically a giant refrigerator. Great service and chill price

The food is okay. I grew up in Taipei and was craving Taipei food, however, not authentic Taipei…read morefood. It's definitely been americanized and made to suit the American culture better.

Really excellent dining in experience at Taipei. The bento boxes are LOADED with protein and sides…read more Easily enough for 2 meals for me! Their teas were delicious as well. We ordered via a tablet and received our order within 10 minutes. There were folks coming in and out during our dining. Very popular spot on Belmont! Limited seating, but turns over fast!

Delicious. The kind of place where there's always a kid doing homework or playing with legos at one…read moreof the tables in the back. Built on consistency and neighborhood loyalty. Basically two places in one: * Boba Tea - Grab a drink and walk the park across the street. Fantastic boba texture and flavor. * Restaurant - Focus on the Popcorn Chicken and the Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup A easy place to make a regular haunt.

The food is amazing! The braised pork rice, the tomato beef noodle soup, popcorn chicken and the…read morespicy beef noodles are my go-to. The quality is consistent every time I go. The service is extremely quick and I usually only wait 10 minutes for dishes to come out. There is a parking lot outside but it is limited and shared with other businesses.