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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.
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.
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).
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
15 days ago
I got the crème brûlée strawberry milk, the drink itself I would say is yummy. Cashier was really helpful and sweet. The shop is a little tiny location with some seating you can order on a kiosk or with a person. I will say, though for the small size , the price point is definitely on the higher end, this drink cost me about 8 to 9 dollars which for the size I think is way too much. read more
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
11 months ago
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
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
1 year ago
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
1 year ago
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
10 months ago
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
5 months ago
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
5 months ago
2 years ago
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
7 months ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
2 years ago
4 years ago
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
4 years ago
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
6 years ago
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
7 years ago
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
4 years ago
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
4 years ago
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
2 years ago
Good selection of tea, I usually order mango coconut. They have other limited options as well read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
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
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
"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
7 years ago
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
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
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