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    Gong Cha

    4.2 (29 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Christine S.

    $14 and change for a medium iced lychee tea w/aloe & a large brown sugar boba. Preferred the brown sugar boba over the lychee drink. There's parking and they were open until 8pm on a Monday. Cute inside, very clean.

    Brown Sugar Milk Tea
    Rachel O.

    Shotgun review: - Compostable straws - Adjustable sweetness levels - So many unique & fun options - Kind & helpful staff - Squeaky clean interior - Convenient location - A touch on the pricier side - Calories listed next to every drink on the big menu* *I don't love this. While I appreciate the attempt to make the nutrition facts more accessible to customers, I don't think it's necessary for just the caloric content to be listed up on the big board. Some folks desperately do NOT want to know that information. My recommendation would be to have printed pamphlets with the nutrition facts of each beverage available for customers if they ask, but not listed on the giant menu behind the counter for everyone to see. Certain things like allergens (gluten, dairy, soy, etc) are fine to put up on the big board. Calories? Not necessary. Maybe even polarizing to some customers. Just a thought.

    Massiel G.

    The drinks are one of the best I ever had for boba......cute ambiance clean ......the service was ok.... I tried the coconut mango with the coconut mango boba.......

    Gingerbread milk tea
    Sarah A.

    Very friendly staff! Love the seasonal flavors and variety of teas / smoothies. Be sure to sign up for the points/rewards

    Mango yogurt drink with jelly
    Carrie G.

    I could not believe it when I saw that they opened up a Gong cha in Cranston! I'm just happy that there is good Asian stuff in this area! I ordered the mango yogurt drink which was super delicious. The tea was also super tasty and the staff was nice. They were a bit slow. But i think they still need time to get used to everything given that this is a new location.

    Green tea foam @rhodycoffee
    Rozet S.

    I was so excited that Gong Cha was finally coming to RI! I've never tried it before but have heard so many great things. We also need more boba places outside of Providence! I ordered the Green Tea with Foam and it was delicious. I like that you can customize sugar and ice level as well.

    Grand opening
    Cary B.

    We came to Gong cha grand opening this past weekend. They had an amazing deal buy one get one free from the top 10. We got Taro, Earl Grey, Matcha Green tea, pearl milk tea. We all really liked our teas and the workers were friendly even though the line was out the door. We are happy to have another bubble tea in the area and close to Whole Foods. There is Loads of parking in the plaza which make it an easy stop. We will be back

    Honey Green Tea
    Sovana P.

    It was my first time here. It took 20 to make one drink. I'm sorry I wish the service was be faster. It would be convenient if there was a drive thru or order ahead.

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    2 years ago

    Best Boba in RI and I'm not even being hyperbolic. I get boba from here honestly way too often. It's so good.

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    Excelente parking for handicapped person. Many variety of bubble teas and food is good.

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    The boba is always delicious, the people are always friendly and helpful. Love the games they have out as well!

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    Yes!! Finally a Gong Cha here in Cranston! Must check it out and get some bubble tea!

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    Hi Emma, Thank your the amazing 5 Star Review!

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    Save your money. My drink was too sweet and I couldn't get past the texture of the bubbles.

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    Hi Mohammad, Thank your the amazing 5 Star Review!

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