Straw & Bubbles Tea Bar is for sure my daughter's go to when she has a taste for boba/bubble tea or…read moreramen. She has been there with friends as well as myself multiple times. (I wish they had a loyalty program or punch card of sorts for her because of her affinity to the store!) Last night, she had a taste for bubble tea so we took her after dinner and we had some pleasant surprises in our drink choices! My boyfriend got the Cookies and Cream milkshake with oat milk ('cause dairy) and it was thick, delicious, and had a strong ratio of milk to cookie in it. Last time my parents took my daughter, I tried a Coconut Purple Berry tea and added tapioca. It is tea, coconut milk, and like, chunks of guava--delicious. I can tell you my daughter's go to is a Taro Milkshake which is milk and taro blended--very delicious! The presentation is appealing--it looks like white clouds in a purple sky. Other drinks I have tried include their galaxy lemon tea, a sort of ocean lemonade (?), etc. My daughter also lives for their croffles--I know she has had matcha, tiramisu, plain, etc. Last night's choice was matcha and there was not a crumb left in the box. Ordering is easy on the kiosk, and the staff is quiet, but friendly. I have been there with different sized groups at different times of day, and the food, drinks, and service are always consistent. Sometimes it's packed, sometimes it's not. Driving back home, I wanted to yell at all the youths in that green siren logoed coffee shop to drink something better across the parking lot, but I did not. I hope Straw & Bubbles continues to find Mount Prospect to be a good home!

Straw and Bubbles is a nice gem in Downtown MP. The Taro…read moreMilk tea here was really good, and they have a nice cozy sitting area where you can even make your own ramen! They have ALOT to choose from with bowls on the spot so you can enjoy there. You order through the Kiosk so it makes it easy to look at all the sweats and drinks they have. We also got a plain croffle that went perfect with our drinks but will be back to try other treats they have!

Brew coffee lab was great! It's located inside the des plaines metra train station stop which is…read moregenius! We got pretty plain orders but they had soooo many different fun latte options that I want to go back and try next time.

I've gotten coffee/food from here couple times and both have been excellent!…read more I've ordered prior to boarding my train and the service was speedy and the Ube latte & breakfast sandwich were super tasty! The second time I've order through Uber Eats & the service was also speedy and both items were good! I got the coral blue #5 & buffalo chicken sandwich & they were both perfect temperature and flavorful! I'll be ordering trying more for sure!

We finally made it to Taichi Bubble Tea in Mount Prospect, and it absolutely lived up to everything…read morewe expected. We had actually ordered through DoorDash before and loved it so much that we had to experience it in person and I'm so glad we did. There's tons of parking, plenty of interior seating, and the whole place is super clean and welcoming. You order through the Kiosk. We ordered ramen and the Pokémazing bowl both were fresh, flavorful, and had the perfect spicy kick. Truly delicious and fresh. My 4-year-old daughter got the burrito and devoured it, which says a lot! The boba was delicious as well. The most fun part? Depending on how much you spend, they give you tokens for their prize machines. My daughter won FOUR stuffed animal she was over the moon! Such a fun and unexpected bonus that made the whole experience even more memorable. Friendly staff, amazing food, fun atmosphere we will absolutely be back and highly recommend it!

I ordered food from this place--mala spicy ramen. The food arrived very nicely packaged; honestly,…read moreI've never received a delivery in such a nice bag. However, as a big ramen lover, I have to say I wasn't particularly impressed with the ramen. It was a bit greasier than others I've tried, and I think the cilantro gave it an off-putting flavor. I will definitely give this place another chance, but I'll try something other than ramen next time.

Here for the dogs! It was super busy and there was a line to order at the kiosk. We sat at the…read morefirst available table and ordered through our phones. The website to order is a bit frustrating but our order did come out pretty quick. The dogs were delicious. They have good sauces too. The coconut latte was good but could6 used more coffee.

I was thoroughly impressed by the variety of flavors that is available at Tsaocca. I am quite picky…read morewith my boba, but I was super excited to try Tsaocca out! I ordered the mango mochi with whipped cream to go. They served me my drink without a lid? I was so confused and asked for a lid. I genuinely believed that they probably forgot that my drink was ordered "to go"... However, the worker passive aggressively told me that if I wanted her to put a lid on it, then she would have to "scoop ALL" of the whipped cream off... I'm not sure how she expected me to travel with my drink without a lid when I ordered it to go... I had to ask her if I could get a lid anyway... I guess they don't have dome lids? Lol Anyway... The drink was delicious. The only critique I have is that I wish they blended their ice better. There were random large clumps of ice throughout the drink. I really enjoyed the drink but my encounter was a little off-putting.

Fun capybara themed cafe! The theme was the overall sell. There is capybara themed merch (e.g.,…read moresocks, enamel pins, and other cute knickknacks). There's also a bunch of claw machines as well as two photobooths. One of the photobooths had a giant capybara plushie ahhh. The cafe is pretty spacious and a fun experience. That said, the food and drinks itself were just average. I got a Hokkaido milk tea which was good but nothing special. I also got a pack of jjajangmyeon. Making the ramen yourself was a fun experience that felt like being in Korea. I'm glad they had a toppings station for free (different veggies), or else it would have just felt like overpriced packaged ramen. I also got the waffle stick with chocolate drizzle. This was my favorite of the food. It was bigger/thicker than I expected and the waffle bubbles were so dense and fluffy- I loved it. The employee there provided great customer service and was kind too. She helped us with the machines for cooking our ramen when we were confused at first. Also she was transparent in letting us know one of the desserts we ordered went bad and let us replace it with a waffle stick. Overall a pleasant, whimsical experience!

Super cute capybara themed bubble tea spot!…read more The entire store is filled with stuffed capybaras and has several claw machines in the back. They serve bubble teas, fruit teas and smoothies. I got the taro milk tea at regular sweetness and it was good (I've had better). My husband got the lychee fruit tea that he said was okay. I also got the waffle stick with chocolate sauce. Would have been so much better if it was crispy. Also they don't have to go containers for it so better off eating it there, he tried to put foil over it and it just got cold real fast in the 6 degree weather in the short walk to the car. They also have make your own ramen area.

The best Taiwanese food in the Chicago area! Popcorn chicken is legit with the light crispy coating…read moreand tender chicken. You can customize the spice level by adding your own togarashi. The deep fried basil leaves just melts in your mouth. I got the beef noodle soup and it was very flavorful with very generous portions of beef shank that is perfectly cooked. My husband got the braised pork bowl which he really enjoyed, and he said the sausage was the best he's ever had. The drink options were vast and one can customize the amount of ice and sweetness level, which I appreciated. So glad we found this gem of a place. We will definitely be back!!

Doing an updated review of this place and it's just been consistently amazing. So great that you…read morecan order online and they love to send you the coupon. Coupons and deals as well via text to your cell phone. This place has been so super consistent that visitors have really enjoyed it. And people who've never even tried Taiwanese popcorn chicken have legitimately loved it and fallen in love with it. I love that the cook behind the scenes is truly Taiwanese and it brings a real hundred percent level of authenticity to everything she touches and makes. I appreciate that completely. This is definitely a go to for me and so super convenient because it's near my house.

Ordered 3 drinks- all of them were amazing!! Mango passion fruit smooth, guava fruit tea and the…read morenew coconut coffee --wow amazing!

What a nice surprise to find a Taiwanese drink place in Harwood Heights!! Tea Talk has recently…read moreopened and serves a variety of smoothies, milk teas, slushies, refreshers and signature drinks with a good selection of seasonal fresh fruits and boba and jelly toppings. My favorite is a custom pineapple mango smoothie with lychee jelly. Comfortable counter, table, or couch seating available in this small storefront space to simply hang out with free wifi, but I noticed most patrons took their drinks to go. Overall, great execution and introduction to these Asian style drinks to the neighborhood.

We really like gong cha compared to other boba spots. I think their prices are fair and tapioca is…read moreyummy! We got: Matcha bubble waffle with brown sugar syrup: 4.8/5 I love it when it's right out of the waffle maker. Perfectly warm and crisp with the brown sugar sauce. Taro smoothie: 4.5/5 it's good and not icy. Perfectly warm consistency and taro flavor. Matcha strawberry: 4.5/5 great matcha quality! Pepperoni bubble waffle: 2/5 a bit lacking both in size and flavor. I think I'd be fine if it was bigger even if it's more pricy. The restaurant itself is very cute! And there are indoor seating available.

Located in a plaza so parking is easy. There's tables and seating here. Open quite late and pricing…read moreis amazing. They have $3 ice tea drinks . Service is quick and good as well. Definitely recommend!

Super pleasant experience at Around Cafe. Friendly service, cozy (approachable, nothing fancy)…read moreinterior perfect for a small group chat or reading, and delicious drinks! Black sesame latte was great. Earl Grey drink was also very tasty. Thanks for a great spot! We'll be back.

I love how it's very conveniently located near the Arlington Heights Metra station…read more The family had made plans to make a day out of Chicago downtown and we opted to park and ride at Arlington Heights Metra station. It was a pretty chilly morning, so I was definitely in the mood for a cup of hot coffee. Around Cafe is one of many shops around the station, which makes it very convenient. I can see myself becoming a regular if I lived in the area and had to take the train into Chicago for work. It's a nice little mom-n-pop store that's set up nice and cozy. I had a cup of espresso matcha latte, which was exactly what it sounded like. Definitely hit the spot for me. The place probably had maybe 5 to 7 tables for seating and most of them were occupied despite it being pretty early. Lady baristas were all very nice and lively, which made the atmosphere nice also. This was my one and only visit, so I don't like to settle on a verdict yet, but if I'm in the area, I can see myself visiting in the future.

I've been to Altea a few times to try a number of different drinks. The one shown in the picture…read morewas from my latest visit and is the salted coffee - traditional Vietnamese coffee with a salted cream top. I generally prefer my coffee strong and opted for the strongest option. It is perfect for days where I need that extra jolt to stay awake. I've also tried the hojicha latte and their Ube matcha latte, both of which are also very good. I would recommend if either of those two flavors are up your alley. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Cafe itself also has ample seating and is a nice environment to sit with your laptop to get a few things done on a rainy day.

Finally found a place that has good egg coffee! I just wished that they were a little closer to…read morehome. Walked in and this was a spot you can enjoy your coffee/matcha/tea with your friends and just hang out. It had a nice space that was kinda spread out. The employees were nice and friendly! Side note: if you are lactose intolerant....theres a little machine with lactaid! So you can still enjoy your drink!! There were a few drinks that sounded good, but I couldn't walk out with multiple all to myself. Self control and need to pace myself. I definitely ordered the egg coffee and was asked how strong I liked my coffee. Amazing that they have this option....because there are days that I feel like I need really strong coffee! I went with medium because it was already mid afternoon. I can't have my energy continue late and possibly not be able to sleep. Even though most of the time I can still fall asleep, but you never know. New coffee spot, gotta meet in the middle! Needless to say, I loved it! It was the perfect definition of strong! I'll definitely have to come back again...whenever I'm around the area to try the other drinks on the menu!