ALWAYS SAVE ROOM FOR DESSERT! After having dinner in the area, a group of 8 of was were looking to…read moresatisfy our sweet tooth craving. Several wanted custard whiles others wanted boba. Everest has both! I tried the lotus biscoff cookie butter avalanche (reg size) and LOVED it. The vanilla custard is creamy, delicious and has the perfect texture. I tried my husband's chocolate based avalanche and equally enjoyed the chocolate custard as well. ...I don't like that I'm admitting this.. LOL.. but I finished my entire sweet treat in 1 sitting while my husband had leftovers. This place had my self control out the window, it really is a great spot to end the night at. Andy's vs Everest? My vote is for Everest in all aspects. Service was quick, quality of desserts are top notch and the space itself is inviting with 25ish places to sit. It also has a very cute photo op spot!

Found this spot after my friends couldn't decide between getting boba for dessert or ice cream /…read morecustard. We were pleasantly surprised to discover a business that could serve both of these needs so that we didn't split our group after having a delicious meal at Xi'an cuisine. The interior here is quite fun, similar to other spots in the Naperville area. There's several nice opportunities for creating social media worthy pictures and the amount of seating is fairly good for a dessert spot. The menu isn't the trendiest as it covers popular options for custard and bubble tea, but not the more unique options available in some other restaurants in the area. If it weren't located near a competitive market in the Naperville / Aurora area, this would rank a bit higher as you'll find more here than lots of spots in the Schaumburg to Oakbrook area. Presentation is a bit on the simpler side, but still fairly good. The quality of the ingredients was pretty good as well. Service wasn't super fast as there was only 1 person preparing all the orders, though the wait was surprisingly not too long. Prices feel a little on the higher side, but not unreasonable given the area.

Came to Sharetea because I wanted something to sip on before driving to the airport. I ordered the…read moreCoffee Cream with boba. The boba itself was good with a nice chewy texture, but the drink was pretty underwhelming overall. The cream on top wasn't very tasty, and the coffee flavor tasted a bit too artificial for my liking. It wasn't terrible, but it definitely wasn't anything memorable. Overall, it satisfied the craving for a drink, but I probably wouldn't order this one again.

This place was really empty when we came in on the weekend. We got our drinks pretty quickly but…read morefelt like my milk tea was too watered down. When I had Sharetea in Dallas it was creamy and fresh didn't have the bitter taste of the tea. There is plenty of seating inside.

The ambiance is really nice! Great place to hang out or study with your friends. The service was…read morealright, they were nice and offered us some samples of other tea. The weird part was asking if i had a punch card and when i said no they didn't offer me one either? Either way, i got the taro strawberry smoothie and a hazelnut iced coffee. Neither of us enjoyed the drinks because they're very syrup heavy resulting in a drink that's wayyyyy too sweet. It just tastes like drinking concentrated syrup and powder blended/mixed with milk. Barely tasted any taro. Having some real ingredients like frozen strawberries with taro powder is what I'd expect at this price point. Not both ingredients being powdered and syrups. The tapioca itself was really good, soft and not too chewy. But there's just way too much of it, you're eating boba more than enjoying a drink. The brown sugar syrup that the boba sits in doesn't help with the additional sweetness in the drink. Wouldn't recommend for real drinks

One of Aurora's (Chicago Suburbs) Best Boba Tea Spots!…read more After traveling around the world and tasting boba from Taiwan to Singapore, I can confidently say that Vannie House in Aurora delivers some of the best tapioca pearls I've had in the U.S. The pearls are perfectly chewy, fresh, and absolutely on par with the quality I've experienced in top-tier Asian tea shops. One thing I really appreciate is the tapioca-to-drink ratio. Most boba shops either overload you with pearls or drown everything in too much liquid. Vannie House nails the balance, every sip and scoop feels intentional and well crafted. I tried several drinks on my visit: M9 (modified with Thai Tea) -- Smooth, flavorful, and extremely well blended. A3 Orange Peach with Black Tea -- Sweet, refreshing, and surprisingly layered in flavor. Hot Chai Tea -- Rich, warm, and incredibly smooth. Easily one of the best chai teas I've had at any boba shop. The interior decor is also a standout, clean, modern, cozy, and aesthetically designed. It's the kind of place you actually want to sit and enjoy your drink rather than rush out. Huge shoutout to Niko, whose recommendations were absolutely on point. Friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, exactly the kind of service that keeps you coming back. If you're in Aurora and looking for high-quality boba tea, Vannie House (my #47 Boba Tea Spot) is a must-try. I'll 100% be returning whenever I'm in the area.

A very good place with variety of different type of drinks and some interesting food specialty is…read moreanother bubble tea type place in Naperville and the only problem with this place is the order took very long as only one person was working and they need to like hire more people especially when it's summertime and hot aside from that this place is very small with limited seating and usually everyone goes in and takes their drinks out

We were passing by special tea in Naperville so decided to give it a try! The place is super cute…read moreinside with tons of colorful seating, artsy decor, a wall of teddy bears filled with tiny beads, and so many unique trinkets! We decided to try out the mango jasmine fruit tea which is one of their most popular drinks. The service was super quick and the drink was ready in minutes! The tea was a little too sweet for my liking but the mango and jasmine flavors were both very apparent! The prices are reasonable and there is tons of variety for everyone! We could definitely come back again to try out their brown sugar milk tea which was also on their very popular menu! Great quick spot for boba tea if you're in the area!

Ma Tea house was my first introduction to boba when I was in high school. That was over 10 years…read moreago at this point, and I'm so glad this place is still up and running in the Fox Valley Mall. I don't come to the mall much any more, but when I do I always try to stop here. In my opinion, Ma Tea House is the most authentic bubble/boba tea you can get in the area (credentials: I've been to Taiwan!). The flavors are so strong and rich, they don't fill your cup up with 95% ice, and the tapioca is amazing. I've gotten a wide variety of drinks from here but my go to is the coffee milk tea with tapioca. Every other place I've been to that I've tried coffee milk tea at always falls short, I'm always comparing it to Ma's. I've also tried their Bao buns and liked them a lot! The people who work here are very sweet, I love interacting with them and I truly do believe they deserve the business. I know the Fox Valley Mall isn't what it used to be, and most of the anchor stores are closed, but I promise you this is a hidden gem tucked away in a vacant anchor store spot in the mall that's worth every penny.

The service was nice and they have a really good variety of drinks on the menu. Unfortunately the…read moresizes of the drinks are on the smaller side. I got a taro creme macchiato which you would think would be creamy right...no it was almost watery. The flavor was there but my drink was literally ready in less than a minute so definitely no real espresso used. Overall wouldn't return.

The Tawainese Fried Chicken Cutlet over rice hit the spot. The 5 spice and basil flavors were super…read morearomatic. It was a bit salty but I expected it to be. The cutlet had a good "crust". The fried batter was so good. I was afraid if I didn't enjoy it right away it would get soggy, but it never really did! Loved the decor! Minimal, simple but looked really nice. Clean, organized, modern. The eating space was really narrow and not a lot of seating. There were only maybe 2 large tables that could seat larger groups.

My husband and I stopped in for a quick dinner before grocery shopping next door at Park to Shop…read more The location is really convenient! We got our fill of freshly cooked Taiwanese food before stocking up on your Asian groceries, walking off a full belly at Park to Shop (Aurora). My husband ordered the pork belly bento box meal that comes with a drink of choice. We got the passionfruit tea qq and by we it's really just me; a fruit tea all to myself :) I ordered the curry beef brisket bento. This option was not available for a "meal" that comes with a drink in the price. All bentos came with a soy braised egg (the yolk was jammy and perfect) and some pickled yellow daikon. The food was freshly prepared to order. When you walk in, there's actually several options to order. You can 1) order at the kiosk by the cashier 2) place your order with the friendly woman behind the desk or 3) sit down at a table and order using the QR code at each table. The space was modern and clean, with a few tables near the front entrance that would fit a party of 4, but mostly tables and chairs along the side wall that would fit 2. Seating is similar to what you'd see at a standard cafe (like one that serves espresso/coffee drinks) so it might not be the best place if you have a large party and want to sit together. There was a friendly men and woman who were cooking in the kitchen and taking/servers orders, respectively. It was definitely a mom and pop vibe, which I love and am happy to support their business. Taiwanese noodle soup is on their menu but it's "coming soon." Once their noodle soup is being served, we will definitely be back to try it. It would be perfect during the colder months. Five stars!

I've been here many times and haven't had anything that I didn't like. The portions are big. The…read morevegetables are always fresh. It's decorated with statues by KAWS which makes the ambiance unique.

This is officially the go-to spot for my wife and me here in the Naperville/Aurora area! Every time…read morewe visit Pho Noodle Station, the food and service are incredibly consistent. We've brought traveling friends and family here, and it never misses. The portion sizes are fantastic--we highly recommend the Shrimp Spring Rolls and the Viet Taste Starter Platter, which is an amazing deal. For our main courses, we usually go with the V032 Pho Dac Biet (the broth is so comforting!) and the V070 Double 'B' Banh Mi. Occasionally, I'll opt for the V062 Marinated Pork Chop with Honey Sausage and Fried Eggs, which is always delicious. Located in Pacifica Square near the Fox Valley Mall, it's such a fun, cozy atmosphere. They usually play acoustic guitar covers of pop songs in the background, which adds a really nice touch to the experience. If you're looking for high-quality, consistent Vietnamese food, this is the place!

I visited Mochii Donut with my daughter to try one of their signature mochi-style donuts. As a big…read morefan of mochi, I was excited to finally experience that unique chewy texture in donut form. I ordered the churro donut and really enjoyed the flavor, sweet without being too overpowering, The texture was fun and different. That said, I think I still personally prefer a more traditional donut. Also, the price felt a little steep for what it was, though the overall experience was enjoyable. The shop itself has a very clean, modern, and inviting aesthetic, which made it a pleasant place to visit. They also offer Korean corn dogs and fruit teas, which looked really good. I didn't try them this time, but I'd definitely come back to give them a shot. Overall, while the donut didn't quite win me over enough to return just for that, I'm looking forward to coming back to explore more of their menu.

Went to try the hot chettos and potatoe half and half corn dog. While the wait time took a while,…read morewhen they were done, they were nice and hot. The two sauces offered with them were a sweet chili sauce and a spicy mayo. They both were filling and had a good proportion of the hot dog and the cheese.

One of the our favorite stores inside Park to shop grocery. We would always get strawberry yakult…read moreor brown sugar milk tea. Price is decent and for the size of our drink they give a generous amount of tapioca. Service is fast too even on a weekday. There's plenty of seating since it's located in the grocery's food court.

I went in around 4pm Sunday and not a long line. They took my order fast and got started on my…read moredrink. I'm only giving 4 stars because it took a while for the drink. I guess I got the last of the tapioca because someone ordering after me or wasn't able to get it and had to wait 28 minutes for new tapioca to be made. I wasn't told that I would have to wait for new tapioca so I thought my drink would be done fast since I got a brown sugar Boba, but we waited quite a bit. So only 4 stars because of that. Otherwise, the brown sugar boba tasted good. I got a lot of tapioca so I was super happy. I'd go again to try the other drinks.

Park to Shop is my go-to Asian grocery store. They have a food court inside, live and frozen…read moreseafood, a bakery section, and even kitchen supplies, in addition to fresh produce and packaged goods. Here are some of things that are usually on the shopping list: * dried rice noodles (for pho and noodle soups) * sauces or seasonings (hot pot broth packets, xo sauce, chicken bouillon, pho soup powder, bun bo hue soup powder, pho spices, chinese cooking wine, dashi, fried garlic, fried onion, etc.) * produce (bok choy, pea shoots) * tofu * baked goods (bbq pork buns, hot dog buns) * frozen items (dumplings, udon) I re-stock on items that I wouldn't be able to easily access to the grocery stores closer to me. It's definitely an out-of-the-way grocery trip for me, but the Park to Shop Aurora location is much closer than say, driving the Chinatown for Asian groceries. I am glad I can get what I need here, the prices are average/accessible, and there are so many options to eat Pacifica Square so it's fun to make a little trip out of it. My order usually is 1) eat something delicious in the food court or right around Pacifica Square, then 2) walk off the food by grocery shopping. Be sure to peruse the sauce aisle! That's my favorite.

I just want to let everyone know that there is a large rat nesting under the shelf in front of the…read moreBuldak ramen shelf. I'm sorry I didn't get a photo for proof, it was moving around a lot and I just wanted to get out of the store as fast as I could after I saw it.