Needed some refresher after all that walking and shopping. They ran out of boba but it's okay... We just came here to get our boba drinks read more

Gong Cha - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Value for money: 3 Cleanliness: 3 Food Quality: 3 Customer Service: 5 Look and Feel (Ambiance): 4 Thank you, Come Again?: 3 Gongcha near the Domain is a convenient spot to grab a boba fix, and I appreciate the self-ordering station--it makes the process smooth and the menu is super clear. They offer a wide range of options, from milk-based drinks to tea-based and even frozen blended teas, which is great if you like variety. I ordered a classic milk tea with tapioca pearls and grass jelly. The pearls were unfortunately overcooked and a bit mushy, and the grass jelly didn't have much flavor. The drink itself was fine, but the toppings didn't quite hit the mark. The store itself could use some attention--the tables were sticky and could benefit from a deep clean. That said, service was quick, and Gong Cha does deliver when you're craving bubble tea. Overall, it's a reliable spot for a boba fix, but the quality and upkeep could use some improvement. read more

Gong Cha - XL menu options - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Its a good place overall but I interacted with a bad customer service for the first time, she had very bad attitude towards me and looking up and down at me because I got up trying to see if my drink was ready. I'll describe her as dark skinned and short hair. read more

We ordered 3 strawberry matcha lattes as you can see in the photo. One is extremely darker than the others. And bitter. I called to ask if another could be made and I was told "the matcha is just at the bottom". The energy given to me was extremely petty and not what I expected when the error was made on their end. If you want Gong Cha I recommend another location, specifically the one off Guadalupe St. read more

Gong Cha - Three different strawberry lattes. 2 look the same and 1 darker. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

This tasted so good after a long day of walking in the heat. It's a small shop in Northside with kiosks to place orders or at the front. As for the drink itself, mine is pretty basic. I did notice though that the 100% sweet option wasn't even truly sweet. It was more on the bitter end compared to how they make it in California. I'm glad i got 100% sweet because I think any less and it'd be way more bitter! Still enjoyable. The boba was warm, chewy, and not hard. read more

Gong Cha - Milk Foam Dirty Brown Sugar Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Hot, thirsty, and wandering the Domain? Gong-cha's got your back. I usually go for my trusty milk tea with boba, but this time I switched it up with a mango milk slushy--no regrets. It was icy, creamy, and basically a hug for my taste buds on a scorching day. Also, can we talk about the sticky notes on their drink menu? Whoever's in charge of those deserves a raise. They had me laughing while I waited for my slushy. I would definitely recommend. See pics of the place and the menu (and the hilarious sticky notes). read more

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Rude was service and the drink was filthy. The health department should definitely inspect this place.

i wish I could give it a 0 star. Would definitely never step foot in this place again and not recommend it to anyone. I ordered the strawberry green tea and it just tasted like bitter water. No redeeming flavor at all. So I told the worker i cant finish the drink. She proceeded to tell me they are unable to make a new one. Another lady (the manager?) was there and said she will make another drink for me. I tried that one too and the taste was so foul I just threw it away. What a joke of a place. Absolutely disgusting teas and the employees were not the friendliest. read more

Gong Cha - Taste awful - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

We got the Earl Grey milk foam boba tea, and it was delicious! It's the only place we've found with this salty goodness of a topping. A must try when you're here! read more

Gong Cha - Inside of Gong Cha and menu - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Gong Cha is an interesting chain because they can be super inconsistent across locations. When they're doing well, they're at the top of the food chain as far as chains are concerned but they can also miss really hard. The drinks here were pretty good but boba would fall closer to the bottom of my scale. Service and boba as a topping missed here. This location in particular felt unfriendly. Went in to pick up an order and had no acknowledgement whatsoever. Had to announce that I was here to pick up and got the fastest "not ready" response while walking away because it was too much hassle to pause for a second and make eye contact. Very snobby and dismissive, behavior that makes for a terrible impression. Pearl Milk Tea - a classic of all time, the milk tea is a solid creaminess with a hint of tea. Gong Cha does particularly well on the creamier taste, this location isn't much different. Boba however, was clumpy and firm. Tasted fairly old at noon and lacked flavor. Lemon Wintermelon Basil - nostalgic Hong Kong lemon tea flavor with a kick of wintermelon sweetness. This could be a new favorite especially with the heat. Refreshing, cool, and slightly sour tartness are all enhancements to the sweetness. At 30% I believe it's still fairly sweet by nature and going down to 0% is a viable option. If you're adventurous and want a new drink, I highly recommend this. If wintermelon milk tea is one of your go-tos but it's a hot day and you want something more refreshing, this is your calling. read more

Gong Cha - Pearl Milk Tea and Lemon Wintermelon Basil - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

My favorite boba place. the prices are pretty decent for the amount of tea you get. I get the strawberry milk tea and it is heaven. Especially with oreo crumbs at the bottom. The staff is usually friendly and quick to get out your order. The seating area can be a little messy if its a busier day but usually clean. There isnt a lot of seating when it gets busier so just ve prepared for it to be a tad crowded in there on saturday. read more

The milk tea with boba had a distinct deep flavor to it. Almost an umami roasted flavor, probably from the tea. Very good, quick service and nice staff. Pretty cheap as well. read more

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Great location at the domain. It's super easy to order on the touch screen and plenty of seating to wait for your order at. I love getting the early grey milk tea with three toppings ( boba, custard and herbal jelly). The ambience is great especially when you want to escape the heat! read more

The logistics of this place can be improvised dramatically. I prefer to order at the counter but when I came in today it was confusing to place an order. Is it at the cash register? Is it at the self service machine? Every time you come in, even if it's 5 minutes, it'll be different. And will anyone help you when you're visibly confused? Fat chance! Today I went it and there was a big group on the computer. I tried hanging around the register but no one came. So I left to make another stop and ordered online instead. When I went back, customers were back to ordering at the counter. Ordering ahead was a waste of time because I still had to wait in line to pick it up. The quality of the tea is good, not great. Milk tea is my husband's favorite so that's why I come here while I'm at the domain but it's become such a headache that I'm starting to dread it and would rather go to a nearby place instead. read more

Very nice Gong Cha location, service was speedy and they installed a new ordering kiosk to cut down ordering times! Got the lemon aiyu with star jelly and the earl grey with 3 Js, and I always order with 0% sweetness since their drinks are normally very sweet already, especially with added toppings. read more

Gong Cha - Earl Grey Milk Tea with 3 J's and Lemon Ai-Yu White Pearl - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

So happy to have found a boba spot since moving from VA. I feel like I was going through withdrawal. I've been to Gong Cha back home so I already knew the menu. The menus are a little different as far as drinks from what I was use to but they had what I wanted . I love the fruit teas the best. My go to is a the Lemon Ai-Yu with white pearl but I also like the Lemon Wintermelon Basil Seeds as well. Today I tried the Little Star Fruit Tea. I always get half sugar and lite ice. The tea was so refreshing and had bits of peach at the bottom & the stat jelly was so cute. If your at the Domain and love boba this is definitely the spot. The teas are perfect for a hot day and I love the jelly options . The shop itself is small with some tables but the service was fast and the line was not so bad. read more

Gong Cha - Little star fruit tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Quick service, kind staff. The space can accommodate a lot of people, but there isn't as much space to sit. Didn't get any food, but the boba was good. read more

I love the menu here. One of the best things is the ability to make your drink more or less sweet to taste.

This place is one of my go-to spots for boba tea, and I appreciate the speed at which they make their drinks and the variety they offer with their seasonal flavors and specials! My favorite is their Dirty Brown Sugar Milk Tea (I love the salty milk foam combination), but you can't go wrong with some of their classics either, like Pearl Milk Tea, Earl Grey Milk Tea with 3J's, and Taro Milk Tea! Overall, I'm never disappointed every time I stop by but I do think that their 50% less sugar can still be quite sweet, so I'll most likely be going down to 25-30% next time for this particular location. read more

The rating is for the drink rather than the business! I tried the new "Vampire Bite" bubble tea and it was just okay. The herbal jellies and pearls created a lot of texture for this drink--if you like texture then go for it! I took the chance knowing this, but had hoped there would still be a good amount of liquid as well....there wasn't. Still love the milk teas from this place, and I'll probably go with my regular choice next time! read more

Gong Cha - Vampire Bite Bubble Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

If you've been to a Gong Cha before, then you know the deal. It's a pretty standard affair and you know you will leave happy and full of boba. If you haven't been to a Gong Cha, then this review is for you! In a crowded field of boba tea, Gong Cha stands out as one of my favorite spots. Service is quick and they have some text based loyalty program for discounts and promotions. Their boba teas are heavier on the tea flavor which I prefer over the some of the other boba places that have a sweeter/artificial taste. The milk tea with boba 50% sugar and less ice is my favorite and the drink I use to measure all of the bubble tea spot I go to. Overall, Gong Cha produces a solid milk tea with boba without any of the gimmicks. read more

Great drinks! The price is a bit pricey for the quantity you get however the taste is good. I got the crème brûlée drink and it came with lots of flavor. read more

Gong Cha - Crème brûlée drink - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

I stopped by Gong Cha because I was craving boba. I got the pearl milk tea with 70% sugar and regular ice. The pearls were soft and chewy, and there was a good amount of them in the drink. The tea wasn't overly sweet, but I think that next time I would ask for less ice. Overall, it wasn't the best black milk tea I've ever had, but it definitely satisfied my boba craving. read more

Gong Cha - Pearl Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Always a great experience getting boba at Gong Cha! You customize the flavor, sweetness and ice level and I have never had an order messed up. Not busy for a weekend afternoon. I usually get the passion fruit green tea boba, but saw they were promoting this grapefruit summer refresher series. Ordered the grapefruit green tea with boba pearls and it was great! Super refreshing and fruity, light tartness is the grapefruit flavor came through nicely. read more

Gong Cha - Large grapefruit green tea boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

If you've been to other Gong Cha locations then there's not much to mention since it is a franchise and the menu is pretty much the same. This is more for the location and grand opening weekend. I'm super glad they opened a location in the Domain and I think they found the perfect location next to Jinya. So, if there's a wait for Jinya, why not get a drink while you wait? Grand opening this weekend (06/15- 06/16/19) which went smoothly in my opinion. There is a wait but not too long of a wait (granted I went late at night). Overall, glad to have a boba place in the Domain now. read more

Good selection of tea, I usually order mango coconut. They have other limited options as well read more

Gong Cha - Mango - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've been to this location three times now and I'm docking a star because of quality control. I ordered the same drink on two different occasions. The first time, it was amazing. So so good. The second time I ordered the drink, it didn't taste the same. Regardless of who made it, if it was the same person or different person both times, it should've tasted the same. Quality control and consistency are key to securing a returning customer. Gong cha is a reputable boba brand; I remember seeing them all over korea. I gave them another chance recently and was scared about getting the same thing again and not liking it so I got something different. I got the strawberry green tea with peach something topping and it was so good. Soooo good and so refreshing for a hot day/night in TX. I'll try getting it again at a later time to see if quality control has improved. read more

Stopped in with a coworker to grab tea together and loved the versatility available with sweetness and ice. This is becoming a huge trend and I am loving it. I will say that although there is seating available inside, this location is really more of a grab-and-go spot and since it is nestled in the Domain, that works well. I ordered the Thai Tea with boba, no ice, and with 30% sweetness and it was perfectly balanced. Definitely a go-to order for me and I love finding another place that does it so well! If you do decide to sit inside, there are several tables as well as a high bar booth, although it gets VERY NOISY so I would not recommend trying to work or have a real conversation here. The wait time on drinks is not very long, and it seems that this is a highly frequented place. It is also conveniently located right across the street from a parking garage so you won't have to walk too far if you're in a hurry and just need a quick fix. I'm excited to come back and try more of their teas! 8/10 read more

Gong Cha - Thai tea, 30% sweetness, no ice, +boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

My fav drink is the crème brûlée brown sugar milk tea! Def add boba bc does t come with the drink .... But it's def worth it and get a large! read more

Gong Cha - Crème Brûlée brown sugar milk tea! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Cute little store in the domain, not a lot of space to hang out inside, but perfect if you want something cool to hold when you're walking around outside! Got an oolong milk tea (drink closest to the front) and it was... underwhelming. Maybe it was just the drink this time but it was too sweet and milky and there wasn't as much of the tea taste as I was expecting. read more

Gong Cha - Oolong Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Id like to be fair while being honest. Ive definitely had better Bobba-Tea before but that doesn't mean this was not good. Just that I've had better tasting, in a larger cup, for the same price, at other places. All the young ladies and young men working at this location are friendly. Will i be back? Yes because there are not any other places nearby and would likely keep trying new drinks to find my favorite. Space is very limited soo don't expect to sit there. read more

I ordered 0% sweetness but still found the drink very sweet (yes, I've been to many different Gong Cha locations and order the same drink), so I told the staff with blonde hair and large headphones. I asked if they could make me another one that was less sweet and she said the toppings have syrup so she can't do anything about it. Three stars because I like the drinks overall, but service can be better. A drink is $7 and they don't want to make another one if they accidentally mess up your drink. read more

You guys are the best!!! The customer service here was super nice and I am so appreciative for you! I really hope the young lady who helped me will see this. I don't do gelatin. I haven't had it in years due to my current lifestyle. So typically I stay away from all toppings just to be on the safe side. I went in and saw a poster of the passion fruit green tea but it was advertised with little jelly stars. This cute item peaked my interest so I asked about. The first guy said he didn't know. But the lady behind him offered to take a picture of the ingredients for me. It was the sweetest thing someone's ever done. She went back took the picture. And handed me her phone to have a look. To anyone who can't have gelatin just know the jelly stars are safe! They only have like 5 ingredients and they're freaking delicious. I go to tea shops a lot. And this drink was one of my favorites. Next time I'm in the Domain I'm coming back to try the same thing. I really want to thank this young lady because thanks to her I got to try something grea read more

Gong Cha - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Tiny on the go tea cafe- not much room inside but great to get and takeout. Love a good boba session - I always wanted to learn more about what flavors and boba options they have and they were happy to explain to me. Had a great experience here love that they make unsweetened teas- and offer many flavors. Staff was knowledgeable- I got the pearl milk tea with brown sugar boba- unsweetened. It was delicious and refreshing - I would love to see calories on the menu to see what I am putting in my body. I would also like to know what kind of sweetener they use- I'm pro healthy sweetener. read more

Gong Cha - Pearl milk tea w boba unsweetened - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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"OMG! OMG! Is this the new Gong Cha at the Domain?" "Yes." "Is it the best & yummiest Boba tea ever?" "It's pretty good." "Is it hip & cool & pricier because it's on Rock Rose?" "Yes." "What a wonderful community service you provide!" "My pleasure." read more

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Im so excited this Taiwanese bubble tea franchise finally made its way to the Domain. In Austin, there are two more locations - one on UT campus in the old Dobie Mall and the other up north off 183 and 620. This place has one of my favorite drinks the brown sugar milk tea with pearls. Their pearls are generally really "QQ" (the right consistency of chewy and bounce). If you are looking for good bubble tea in Austin, check out this place. read more

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Horriable!!! when i asked they told me to speak louder n i was alr and on top of that they gave me attitude and stares, when i got the drink they put some time of paper in my drink that i had to throw away!! other than that the drink was nice read more

Lemme just say gongcha is one of the superior boba spots that will always have a place in my heart. This location is conveniently placed in domain so you can fulfill your boba cravings after grabbing food. The space is nice, high ceilings, lots of light. Has tables for studying by yourself or with people. The chargers are mainly by the walls underneath the benches though. Sadly the prices are much much higher than any other gongcha so I probably won't find myself coming here often. No complaints on the drinks itself (maybe except they were out of a lot of toppings and speciality flavors when I came but they did recently open so maybe I'll let that slide) read more

Gong Cha - WiFi - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Amazing service, great employees, super nice. The milk tea is absolutely amazing. Love the small entrance and easy to read menu.

Rude service door wasn't locked and she was helping a customer but turned us away saying they were closed. Definitely not coming back, never had such a bad experience at a gong Cha read more