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    Gong Cha

    4.2 (46 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Evelyn L.

    I liked the popping boba but the drink itself was not good. I ordered a lychee oolong tea but I feel like I receive something completely different. I tasted like a sprite. Not what I paid for but I guess it's my fault for not trying it till I left.

    Cynthia E.

    Delicious dragon fruit mango milk tea! I love trying new things and this one did not disappoint. A little on the sweet side, but that's to be expected. This one they could not adjust the sweetness, but they did give me less ice. It's creamy and yet fruity at the same time with little chunks of the dragon fruit so it doesn't really need Boba or any other toppings. I highly recommend this drink at gong Cha. It was very clean inside too.

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    Joelex D.

    Cute cafe with lots of seating inside. They also have free WiFi if you want to come in and do some work. Great lounge ambience music that's not too loud. It's fairly quiet during the day when they aren't as busy. This location is in a plaza in the heights next to other restaurants and grocery stores so it's convenient to stop by if you want something refreshing. I opted for a lighter drink (sparkling lychee with mango popping pearls) it was really nice and refreshing. I asked for half sugar and light ice and it was made just as I requested. Service is decent the baristas are nice. You can spend a few minutes here or a few hours depending on your vibe.

    Sandra K.

    This place never ever fails in their new sparkling series is where it's at. You can always count on this place to get you a good drink with high-quality.

    Gregston C.

    Solid boba and teas from a well known international chain. Friendly and patient service. Chill relaxing ambiance. Clean modern interior. Lots of parking.

    Melissa C.

    August 17, 2024 Needed some boba tea for the ride back home to Galveston We got 3 different ones; mine was the earl grey with 3 different jellies YUM!

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    Dion T.

    This Gong Cha location is located in the Heights. As Gong Cha is now a well known chain not only throughout Houston, but known worldwide, my expectations are standard across franchises. To my own personal preference, I tend to cycle between cravings of caffeinated drinks varying between milk tea or coffee. With that disclaimer put forward, Gong Cha's Earl Gray 3J reignited my cycle. The toppings between the boba, herbal jelly, or egg pudding pairs complementary with the earl gray milk tea and will find myself here more than two days in a row. Additionally, with the matcha craze nowadays, Gong Cha is not a place that should be forgotten about. Their matcha is on the sweeter side (to my preference) and has been my favorite place to get matcha lately. Overall, will be seeing me here frequently.

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    Ashley C.

    i love coming to gong cha whenever i'm craving boba! so many various flavors and combinations and they are always coming out with new toppings and flavors to try, never a boring menu. very friendly service, clean tables and sitting area, and a nice place to grab a drink to catch up with a friend.

    Andrew W.

    First time coming here for the BD dinner after treat!! :) I had a strawberry milk tea 50% sweetness with boba twas a bit sweeter than I expected but twas a good one! We played a board game and had a good time together!! :) Good to have a fun time with boba loving friends! Keep up the good work! Cheers

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    Jacob D.

    Decent location on between shepherd and Durham in the heights, they were quick with making the orders and the drinks came out as expected. The interior is super sterile clean feeling and the music was traditional Chinese (I think). That's an odd choice, kinda ruins the ability to come and study or just hang out and sip your drink for a while. Honestly that's the only thing I had a problem with, I like the option of playing a board game or listening to some Indy Dream Pop while I drink my boba tea. TL/DR; drinks were great, music was lame

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    Liz N.

    Stopped by since we spotted them from across the street at crawfish cafe! I will say I do enjoy the location and parking situation. The area needs more boba shops so I'm glad Gong Cha is here! Super cute interior and easy to read menu! It was my first time here so I got the earl gray milk tea with 3 Js (grass jelly, egg pudding, and boba). This drink really hit the spot for an afternoon treat. I do also love all these 3 mixins (they're usually my to go tos with boba) so I'm glad they had a drink with all 3! I did get less sweet and less ice which is my usual boba order. The service was super fast and employees were friendly. I will def be back here to try their other drinks!

    Baseboard and floors could be cleaned a bit
    Michelle Y.

    Great amount of table space & Drinks are good too- but there is this weird sickening smell that I had to try to overcome to order & stay to get some work done before heading to PB nearby. I made a nice comment about that there's an interesting smell in here- it wasn't addressed and was ignored. Don't think they were happy to have heard the comment. This place is one of the closer boba shops that I mapped to. But I don't know if I'll be coming back with this awful smell of dead rats or something. I think they knew it too hence the plug ins that's in the outlets. Smells like Wan Po Tea in Katy with stinky under the mask of Air fresheners. I'll buy drinks there and quickly run out and hope my tummy doesn't go achy after. I usually can deal with sweaty BO from the gym and people...but this is a whole different level and in a food/ drink establishment is NOT GOOD... but if you don't have a sensitive nose to air freshener cover ups- then this is an awesome place. Bathrooms are ok. They have no-touchy towels with sensors so that is a big plus. I think they mopped their floors and the stink could have came from the mop water...who knows. But if you sit long enough...your nose kinda gets used to it and it'd less revolting. Tho the air freshener is making me have a headache and allergies go wild with the scent masking everything else!

    Timothy W.

    One of the best bubble tea shops in the Heights area (the other being Tea Moge) Pros: - Great drinks - Great price - Fast-straightforward service - Great ambiance - Fast wi-fi - Drinks are not too sweet!

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    The atmosphere was great and the boba was amazing. Everything was just great overall a great expiernce could be better though

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    Big Boba fan and I love this place. They have some unique flavors and real jellies. It's delicious and it's a cute store.

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    Super Nice Girls they were very patient . A peaceful place with pretty and delicious drinks.

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    Straightforward service! The place was very neat and peaceful vibes the girls working the front were super sweet. I loved my drinks!

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    Tea Rrific

    Tea Rrific

    3.5
    (4 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    Randomly found out about this place and decided to go check it out. Spoke with (I assume) the owner…read moreand he said they just opened last week. They're currently offering 50% off all their drinks. I'm not sure until when, but they do have coupons that are valid until the end of the year. So I highly recommend checking them out! Ordered a regular sized ube brown sugar creme brûlée milk. Can't say that the ube taste is quite obvious, but the drink was good enough for me (quite similar to The Alley). I definitely want to return to try the rest of their menu - fruit teas, milk teas, and matcha - before giving them my five stars. :) Inside is clean and spacious. There are a few chairs inside, but there's more seating outside. Parking lot available with ample spaces. It is shared with the other businesses so be mindful of what time you go. Can be confusing to find the store's entrance since there's not a big visible sign, but you just have to walk towards the outdoor seating area of Dish Society. Thanks, Tea-rrific ! Glad to have another boba option in the heights. I'll be back. :)

    I got their mango yakult blend and I was quite surprised how the mango wasn't a syrup base but it…read morewas actual fruit mango puree. yum! and the yakult mix was perfect. really delicious. 30% sugar level and it was still pretty sweet btw. you can get their bubble tea for 50% discount up until end of this year. Need the paper coupon after Thanksgiving. easy parking, the staff were friendly,. their menu is a bit limited but I do like how they have different bubble tea creations & coffee/tea.

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    Tearrific

    4.8
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    Saw this new boba spot open up next to the house in what is a fairly busy and millennial catered…read morearea. Parking situation is subpar in their large parking lot, one of the downsides of this plaza. It's always a pain parking to visit any restaurants in between Yale and Heights. Anyways, the interior is fairly clean and modern, the menu is small and concise and the staff of two worked hard to get drinks made quickly. I enjoyed my matcha brown sugar drink (with boba and matcha pudding). The boba had really nice texture and the matcha was also fairly heavy. I got oat milk with mine, which is nice that they're not using whole milk or milk powder. Most of the drinks are in the $6-7 range, which again is fairly standard for the nicer boba spots. It's a nice boba tea option for the Heights!

    Small business milk tea spot in the Heights. They have a good selection of base teas: assam,…read morejasmine, oolong, and earl grey. It seems the main thing they focus on is brown sugar. I got the brown sugar boba creme burlee milk, which was pretty tasty, it comes with boba and creme brulee, which is a nice custard. Big fan of the boba, just the right level of chewiness. Bonus is the option of oat and soy milk in addition to organic milk. I can attest to them handwhisking the matcha, and they measure out the proportions to get it right each time. Definitely worth giving them a shot and supporting local, plus for the next 1-2 months they're doing 50% off (physical coupon needed for December, just pick one up!)

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    Tsaocaa

    4.0
    (63 reviews)
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    Tsaocaa has some of the best fruity drinks in the area-the mango pomelo is especially good and a…read moremust-try. I've ordered from here multiple times for delivery to the Medical Center, and the drinks always arrive fresh, cold, and never watered down. I've even ordered from Too Good to Go for their grab bag, and received a variety of "surprise drinks." I appreciate that you can adjust the sugar and ice levels, and the drinks are consistently not overly sweet. There's not a ton of boba competition in the West U area, but this spot is definitely top tier. Bonus: they offer rose tea, which is surprisingly hard to find outside of Chinatown. Definitely a go-to for quality boba!

    Came here for office hours. Thank you to the best CM, Houston's Jandito, for introducing this tea…read morehouse on Kirby to our H-town Yelp community. Nice not to have to go Houston's Chinatown for a great boba tea. Have stopped back for multiple late night bubble tea runs. The Holy Land of Tea has so many delicious and refreshing choices. Favorites include the peach tea, ruby black tea, and queen of oolang milk tea. Their mango pomelo sago is also delicious. Check out their surprise bags on TGTG if you want a late night treat. Parking is easy. Order online or at the store. Thanks again to Tsaocaa for the great service and thanks to Jando for sharing this special med center tea house.

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