Lots of variety. They have screens that you can order on. I really liked the signature drink with…read morepudding. There's some seating. People were nice enough.

One of the BEST milk teas I've had!! Not based on quality of tea leaves or anything, but just cuz…read moreeven the 100% sweet was the perfect amount, in addition to their super unique milk mochi topping. It felt a bit like pudding but more creamy, a bit like burrata texture?? Absolutely obsessed, and most boba stores don't have this topping as an option. It was holiday season, so you could add a $1 to get it served in an adorable gingerbread bottle. We got to pick our own mini crochet hat and scarf!! The drink came out very quickly and you order from a tablet. Perfect for pictures inside, the decor was so cute!

Refreshing drinks if you just need a little something sweet. Lots of options. Easy ordering.read more

As a treat to myself, I come to Te'Amo. I always order my favorite drink: Thai milk tea. The Thai…read moremilk tea here tastes fresh and fabulous. I always order the Thai tea with their famous boba. It makes the drink even better. The service tends to be quick. I usually wait for a couple of minutes. The music sounds fantastic as it sets a relaxed and chill atmosphere and ambiance. Coming into Te'Amo Boba Bar, to the right, customers can go to the self ordering kiosks. The menu looks easy and user friendly. Te'Amo makes the neighborhood more updated and fun. I highly recommend.

This may be my favorite dessert spot in the city - I think the mochi donuts are a light dessert…read morethat are always rotating fun and interesting flavors. They also have corn dogs and drinks - I've had one of their (I believe) Korean style corn dogs once and it was good and I definitely will come back to have more flavors / next time I'm craving a Korean corn dog. But what really brings me back to this cute space with kind staff is keeping an eye out on the new, inventive flavors they keep coming up with. Sorry to other Mochinuts, but these are the best flavors (and execution) I've seen compared to any other Mochinut. Also I've talked to the owner while ordering and she is so sweet and kind.

I absolutely love mochi-donuts! The texture is always so soft and pillowy. I also love how you're…read moreable to pull off 1 bite at a time. I tried the Dorito-crusted beef corndog with spicy mayo. The hotdog was HUGE and the Doritos were surprisingly still crunchy. There was a lot of sauce on the dog, so it was difficult to eat it in 1 sitting because it was so rich. The flavor however was very good. The staff is friendly and welcoming. I also love that this location has a 15min parking w/hazard lights zone directly in front of it. It makes it incredibly easy to pull over, run in, and grab your food. I will return! #ImNotAFoodie #ImJustAGirlWhoLovesFood #YelpEliteSquad

the shave ice is so good the decor is lovely…read morethe fried chicken wing are also delicious,especially honey garlic flavor.

Good location in a busy part of Lakeview, bright interior and quite a bit of seating for a small…read morelocation Unfortunately those were the only positives. Ordered the mango pomelo with sago pearls. It definitely tasted watered down and the mango was very fibrous. The person taking my order was a bit rude but the person who served my order was fine. Used the bathroom and it wasn't very clean. The menu was sticky and had a short hair stuck to it. Overall not a good experience, sadly!

At the Taiwanese, I was very excited to try this restaurant since there aren't many Taiwanese…read moreplaces in Chicago. Taipei Cafe is a small restaurant in Lakeview. There aren't many seats available so it feels like a semi boba shop as well. To sum it up, I would say it is ~70 to 80% authentic, which is not bad in my opinion. Braised Pork Over Rice 招牌滷肉飯: The presentation was beautiful and the flavor was actually pretty good. In Taiwan, this dish is usually more on the sweeter side, due to the sugar and shallots added. Here, it is more peppery and savory, and the flavor was actually really good. The beans and the mustard greens were very delicious as well. Even though the flavor profile is slightly different, this was well made and something I would come back for. Noodles with black pepper sauce 胡椒鐵板麵: traditionally this dish is called蘑菇鐵板麵, which uses mushrooms, black pepper and other sauces as a base. The flavor was good, but I wish that there were more mushroom and sauce to balance the black pepper. In my opinion, this dish tasted very different from what I used to eat, but it is not bad on its own. 2/4 Fried pork chops: the meat was fried very well, and it was pretty peppery and crispy. However, I think there are different spices and flavor missing, including white pepper, msg, garlic, Thai basil, cayenne pepper, and more. I wished that the savoriness and spiciness popped up more, and I thought the spice blend and the marinade could definitely use some improvement. 3/4 Beef noodle soup 牛肉麵: I thought the bone broth was pretty good, but I believe the flavor profile should be wider, like tomatoes, five spice, 豆瓣醬, soy sauce, and more. It was a stripped down version, and I wished that is reflected in the name of the item (renaming it "clear soup" etc). Also, the amount of meat they gave us was a little bit pitiful (there were like four pieces), and there were two pieces of bok choy. When Taiwanese people eat beef noodle soup, we definitely expect more. 2/4 Additionally, I wish the drinks were made with some fresh ingredients (not just syrup or creamer), as standard/good quality boba shops from Taiwan try to make drinks as fresh as possible. That is high ask, but I just wanted to note that as a suggestion for improvement. Overall, I thought the food was pretty decent. Would I say it is the most representative Taiwanese restaurant in Chicago? No. The staff was actually Chinese loll. But I do think it reminds me of some flavors and food I grew up eating in Taiwan. If you like popcorn chicken and pork, it is likely a good place for you.

Solid, tasty taiwanese food!…read more We enjoyed a mix of dishes (chicken bento box for me, beef noodle soup for my boyfriend, as well as fries with Thai seasoning and a boba tea for me). The green beans came as a side with my bento box and were amazing. The ordering system is a little clunky and annoying but we got through it. Vibes in the space are fine, it's an efficient little cafe The biggest thing is that there's really an opportunity for more sauces! For the fries, for the popcorn chicken, for example, a sauce would make a big difference to dip it in. I like this place and expect to be back

the drink here was so yummy, the people were also nice to me when they gave my drink. coming here…read moreagain soon!

Casual place for a quick lunch or food to go. Food menu isn't extensive and focuses a lot of fried…read moreitems. The portions are on the smaller side. I did enjoy the cold noodles, which combined nicely with the fried chicken steak. Ordering was easy and quick. They have lots of drinks to choose from and my personal favorite was the strawberry coconut smoothie. I found their mango milk cloud to be overly sweet and there was no option to adjust the sugar level when ordering from the kiosk.

Great bubble tea shop on Broadway. It is a relatively small store with limited seating but great…read moreservice. I was looking for something other than a coffee or dessert-tea so decided to give the Tea-Presso Milk Tea a shot. It is definitely worth a try!

Stopped here on a hot sunny day and the drinks were both very flavorful and refreshing!…read more The inside is pretty small, but there is enough seating to find a spot if you want to enjoy your drink there. There are a ton of options which was a bit overwhelming, but we were happy with our drink choices! We will definitely be back to try some other flavors!

Tsaocaa still the G O A T…read more Their bingsu is amazing. We haven't had any in a while like pre baby. My baby is 3 so it's been a min. She even got to try some and she enjoyed the toppings a lot. Overall great tasty treat after a bowl of ramen. It's a huge dish to be shared. I think even splitting amongst the 3 of us was still a lot, you need like 5 people for this. Inflation hurts though because this was $17. I swear it was cheaper centuries ago. We Tsaocaa frequent for to go for boba so I'm pleased we have some boba options nearby in comparison to hiking to Chinatown.

My kids and I come every so often when in the area. I always get one of the lychee drinks and my…read moredaughters are mango or other fruit. It does take a bit of time to get your drinks and food with all the deliveries that they juggle with at the same time. On this visit, my daughter and I split a chicken sandwhich. It was fresh off the fryer but super crispy! Along with our drinks, we were still full even a few hours later.