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Elitea

4.5 (62 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Strawberry Matcha Latte/Coconut Island Latte
Eliza O.

This is by far the best boba bar spot in the suburbs! The boba is always fresh and quality is great every time. I recently tried the coconut island latte and was blown away at the flavor and intensity of the Vietnamese coffee, it was delicious!

Shayla T.

The best boba spot in Glen Ellyn! The drinks are so good and customer service is amazing! The place is great for photos and love the ambiance!

Beautiful decor
Karen C.

It does not disappoint! Thank you for the Mango Smoothie & Peach & Strawberry Smoothie. The ordering is easy and allows for customizing ingredients. Staff was helpful to understand dairy vs non-dairy. Chill vibe!

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Nicole C.

I'm Asian and this is good! The oolong flavor was significant. Definitely would go here again. Ample amount of room. Just note they charge 3% on credit card. Cashier is cash only. Service was quick and we didn't wait long

Kris P.

Great authentic place to get Boba outside the city. Thank goodness we stumbled upon this because I swear I was trying every boba shop outside Chicago and they sucked so bad. It's easy enough to find and right outside of Wheaton (thankfully a short drive for us). Bilingual menu written in Chinese too (yay!). Genuinely happy to find a spot that can get their brown sugar boba to perfection. (Not overcooked or too hard). Place your order on the kiosk up front if you're paying by card or at the counter if you have cash. The drinks take a little to make if it looks busy- so keep that in mind. But nice spot to grab a drink and sit down / study if you need to. Whenever I'm in town, I always make sure to stop by

Smoothie and a matcha
Jen K.

Elitea has tea, smoothies, matcha, boba, etc. Every drink has a picture and explanation when you're deciding on what to order at the electronic kiosk. It felt weird that the drink artists were just there, a foot away from you, waiting for you to place your order on the menu screen. Nobody said anything to us which felt weird and the opposite of inviting/warm/friendly, but perhaps that's just how they're set up? I ordered the strawberry matcha and the ordering menu prompted me to select a sweetness level (100%, 75%, 50%, 25%, none). I opted for the 50% level and it was suuuuh-weet! I'll definitely try the 25% sweetness level next time!! The walls have beautiful quotes all over. It doesn't look like just anyone can add their quote, which is good - otherwise people would write all kinds of crazy things. They do also have a chalk wall... that's where you can write all the crazy things! Easily erasable;) What a lovely place to pop into while shopping in DT Glen Ellyn! They also have a public bathroom that's clean!

The cute seating and the flower heart
Amy F.

As I walked in the door. I was warmly welcomed with a very warm smile. I instantly felt happy! They told me that I could order from the counter but, I had to pay with cash. Or, I could order from the kiosk. I chose to order from the kiosk which was very easy to use! I ordered the Vietnamese ice coffee and I wasn't disappointed! I will definitely be back! It was super peaceful and very homey. The decorations were really cute too! I especially enjoyed flower heat that said "You're Like Really Pretty" It added personality and it made you feel good! I can't wait to try a tea next time I'm in! Vietnamese ice Coffee- The coffee was rich and full! It was velvety, chocolaty, nutty, sweet, and bold all at the same time! It was perfectly balanced! I loved how ice cold it was too! And, the foam was addictive! I could've drank a whole cup of this heavenly cloud! It was silky and foamy all in one sip. You have to try it!

Orange Green Tea
Samuel O.

Cute store with cute drinks! The place really put in thoughts to match their drinks to the interior decoration. Not only is it aesthetic but also delicious. Glad I was able to visit this place and know that there is some good tea out in Chicago. Very comparable to the ones in CA. This shop offers a lot of drinks with a variety of combinations. I will say my favorite were the fruit-flavored teas. They were fresh and delightful. Overall, prices were reasonable. One note: the jelly they offer is not the jelly I expected. Instead of the firm texture with a definitive form, the ones provided here are amorphous and more a part of the liquid. It's an interesting take and something unique about this shop. Definitely a space to relax and big enough to visit in a small group. Highly recommended.

Ordering Kiosk
Naveed S.

Great experience getting tea here. Was a very easy process to order in the order board. Service was very quick. The ambiance was very relaxing. Most of all, the teas were excellent.

Wall
Jhenevie O.

I LOVE ELITETEA! I was so thrilled to find their new location in Glen Ellyn. I no longer have to trek to Schaumburg or further for the delicious boba. Upon walking in you're met with a beautiful green leaf wall with a neon sign. They have their menus above the front counter with pictures to help you choose (bonus: they even come out looking exactly like it!). If you turn to your left you'll see a little doorway that leads to a great place to study and get work done. Now for the boba. It was amazing. I'm a boba fanatic and it is always a surprise when every drink ordered is a 10/10. We got a Peach & Strawberry Smoothie ($5.15), Lychee Smoothie (with boba, $5.90), Brown Sugar Boba Milk Tea (with oreo cheese top, $7.25), Pineapple & Mango Smoothie (woth boba, $5.90). Every sip was heavenly. My dad LOVED his lychee smoothie. The peach and strawberry was perfectly balanced. The brown sugar milk tea was sooo good with that oreo top. My only note for these drinks is to beware of the sweetness. They have sweetness levels and I went 100%. While they were absolutely delicious I definitely had to brush my teeth after an hour because they were super sweet. My fault for doing 100%! I'll try around 60% next time. Service was wondeful and quick. Another great thing? Their drink carrier! None of that flimsy boards that Illinois winds will knock right over. Since it is located in downtown Glen Ellyn, I did have to park a bit further and walk there so I was nervous about securing my drinks. No need- the drink carrier is so secure that I kid you not, I keep it in my car to reuse it. Portions and price were so spot on. It's super affordable and probably one of the best out there. That's a rare find. Please do yourself a favor and get yourself to Elitetea!

Jacob S.

Both of the drinks came out quickly. They were very refreshing and their black sugar tapioca is delicious. The place is very cozy and even has a small lounge area that you can enjoy your drinks in.

Brown Sugar Bubble Milk Tea
Eda X.

Elitea milk tea doesn't disappoint. They are one of the few shops who actually serves freshly brewed tea in their drinks. They use fresh milk and very concentrated tea in their mixology. Definitely would come back for my next caffeine fix.

Hands down the best Brown sugar boba tea

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Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the fresh, high-quality drinks, customizable options, and a lively, welcoming ambience.

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A lovely new gem for boba tea! This makes for a lovely afternoon or early evening treat. Enjoyed the fruit tea!

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The best tea store in our area. I used to drive 25-30min away to get good tea. I don't have anymore

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Not authentic and overpriced. The staffs are somewhat rude as well. Go somewhere else.

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5 years ago

Fantastic boba! Highly recommend. Can tell the tea is high quality! Also fantastic cheese foam. Easily the best boba shop in the area!

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4 years ago

Good bubble tea with many flavors. Cute spacious spot in downtown Glen ellyn. The service is always friendly.

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Absolutely blew me away. Lychee smoothie with strawberry jelly is a game changer. Will certainly be returning

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Ask the Community - Elitea

Hi! Is this the same chain as the one in Chicago Chinatown ? I am hoping so because I love their boba teas- hands down one of the best I've tried. Thanks!

Is there a place for us to study?

yes but the seating area is small and it can get loud with the music and the customers coming in and out

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