I came here twice while visiting Auckland and absolutely loved it! My favorite was the Thai mango drink but unfortunately it was sold out on our second visit. The place can get busy but the wait goes by quickly. It helps that they have self checkout kiosks. Good music that isn't too loud so you can still have conversations with your friends. Highly recommend if you're in the area! read more

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Most of my trips abroad, I generally do not worry that much about internet, however, in this trip to australia/new zealand, I maxed out my international data package and our airbnb didn't have wifi! So we were freaking out, because even though I am on vacation, I do need to check my emails from time to time, at least once a day. This place had fast and free wifi!!! We actually came here two times just for that. Also, they have delicious drinks, my wife and I always get a Black tea with milk foam and a Green tea with milk foam. We generally switch back and forth. Their milk foam is so good! make sure to mix it up. read more

I got one of the green teas with like milk foam (?) on top. It was okay, nothing too special about it. Probably a good stop if you're thirsty and just happen to be in the area, but I wouldn't go out of my way to go here. I don't think they take credit card though, so be sure to have some cash on hand. read more

Gong Cha - Menu - Bubble Tea Near Me - Auckland, AUK

So, we were thirsty and that calls for bubble tea. I love the stuff, you always have a meter long menu of flavours and combinations to choose from. Those who are lactose intolerant, never fear! There are milk free versions. I prefer the milk free versions and go with green teas or black teas. This store is just like any other bubble tea store. Not that flash, but lots of tables and chairs to gather a group of friends around. It took me a while to choose as I noticed that they did not have lychee on the menu. Which is my all time fave bubble tea flavour. So, I went with peach oolong with pearls with 0% sugar. If you are unfamiliar with what pearls are, they are little squish balls of tapioca that taste sweet and are a little chewy. I love them and could eat a bowl of them. The staff were really friendly and made our drinks fast. The drink itself though was really sweet. I was really surprised especially since I ordered 0% sugar. I hate to think what it would taste like with sugar. Hmmm... maybe they accidentally added some in or there is sugar in the flavour syrup? Nonetheless, after a few sips I got used to the sugar content and drank the contents of my plastic cup. I was re-charged and pumped for the evening. read more

Gong Cha - Bubble Tea Near Me - Auckland, AUK

This was my first Gong Cha experience. Apparently it's a worldwide chain, but not in my hometown Perth. The list of teas, milks and toppings on offer were pretty standard. I was really shocked when I had my first sip of tea, as I asked for no sugar but it was still extremely sweet and had me buzzing all afternoon. Surely they had put sugar in? Staff were very friendly and helpful while dealing with our large order. read more

Gong Cha - Bubble Tea Near Me - Auckland, AUK

At this branch of Gong Cha I tried the oolong with herbal jelly. It was alright, not as refreshing as other drinks I tried in various other trips of other Gong Cha branches in New Zealand and Seoul. Neither the oolong or the herbal jelly is for the faint of heart. That said, I like strong tea flavors, and I liked this well enough. Annoyingly, New Zealand Gong Chas (I assume all of them--this one at the very least) don't take credit cards, only certain kinds of debit or cash. I didn't see a sign indicating this, which was almost a problem because I don't tend to carry much cash, and I was literally scrounging up cash to pay for my drink. This location is right by The Civic, and good for a pre-show beverage to get some caffeine into the system. It had a good amount of seating. the seating along the walls seemed like it would be a good place to sit and work. The seating in the middle was more for very brief visits. read more

Not usually a huge fan of bubble tea however I ordered the peach green tea 50% sugar 30% ice, cold. It was definitely a nice refreshing drink, ideal for summer!!! read more

Gong Cha - Bubble Tea Near Me - Auckland, AUK

No almond milk tea :( No English either. I grew up around people with Chinese accents and I could not understand the people working here. And they did not understand the word 'almond' or 'boba'. I would have been better off ordering in my-not-so-great Chinese than trying to speak English to them. Bubble tea, on the other hand is pretty good. Up to par with the franchise reputation. The nice thing about Gong Cha is that they have a systematic way of ordering your drinks. Choose your drink, size, toppings, sugar level, and ice levels (for cold drinks). read more

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Definitely the best bubble tea place in the area (which is saying a lot, seeing as all the different bubble tea chains seem to have their shops within ~200 m of each other for some strange reason). The space itself is nice and bright, with a few tables if you want to have you drink there. Currently am working my way through the menu, and while most drinks I've had were delicious, the signature range teas with the delicious milky foam (honestly, I'd eat that stuff with a spoon) are definitely standouts. Tapioca pearls are a MUST add-on. Earl grey with 3J is also very nice and allows you to try a few different jelly toppings at once. The service is efficient and friendly, so no complaints about that. I'm only taking a star off because the preparation of the drinks can be somewhat inconsistent. For example, I ALWAYS order my drinks with 0% ice and 30% sugar but the sweetness level seems to vary quite dramatically from day to day, even though technically it should always be the same. read more

Doesn't accept international credit cards! Beware if you are a tourist from USA! All of my credit cards and debit cards didn't work.

This was my go-to boba spot in Auckland. But on my last visit, I was so sad there was no more green tea and oolong! Generally, those are my usual first choices. As a second option, I ordered the Royal milk tea. The thing I love most about Gong Cha is that you can choose how much sugar and ice you want in your drink. For me, it's often just too sweet, so the ability to customize your drink is a total plus for me. Lines aren't usually too longer, it's a nice space to just hang out and chill or do some work. Overall, I would totally recommend any Gong Cha for your boba fill. Side note: Cash only! read more