Gossip Tea Lounge is relatively new in Durham, and tucked away off of McFarland Drive. Had I not seen an advertisement for this place on social media, I would have never known its existence. A friend of mine and I were in the area and decided to check it out. We both ordered a bubble tea. I ordered a Banh mi, while she ordered what looked like dumplings and a green looking dessert. I had really high hopes for the Banh mi, but what didn't sit right with me was that there was red onion in the Banh mi. I wish I knew this beforehand, otherwise I would have opted out. I do always wonder what the Banh mi would have tasted like without.. since the onion did greatly overpower the Banh mi. Despite that, the Tea Lounge was a nice place to hang out and even play some games. There is a wall of activities to partake in, which makes it inviting for people to want to chill and stay a while. While we were there, there were several people treating it like a coffee shop, with their laptops in full work-from-cafe mode. I like that a lot, because that means the wait staff aren't trying to push you out, instead, it's a place to truly enjoy the company of others, or yourself. Stop by and try everything here, but.... beware of the red onion! read more

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"Vietnamese food and bubble tea next door to Duck Donuts!" Came here for lunch on a Sunday-- super cute, bright little place with bubble tea, lunch foods, and LOTS of desserts. You can order either on the tablet by the door or by talking with the hostess. There's not a ton of seating, but there's some, including a few outside tables. I just got the Savory Golden Chicken bahn mi with kimchi added. My other dining partners got the bao buns and some bubble tea. Hostess seemed really friendly and was quick to help with any issues/ questions. Food came out in maybe 8 minutes. All of it was DELICIOUS. I loved the flavor of the chicken, and the bahn mi overall was outstanding. Heaping with meat and toppings, too-- it was a good quantity of food for a good price (under $15 for my dish). My dining partners loved their dishes too. Eager to come back and try more. read more

We finally stopped by for lunch on a Saturday after reading good things about this place. We got the egg rolls (cha gio) and two traditional banh mi, and my wife got the signature latte. It was a windy day and power cut in and out a few times. Staff were polite and apologized to everybody for the delay. Cha gio were decent but we would have preferred an accompaniment of nuoc cham rather than sweet chili sauce. Banh mi were also okay but I don't usually see a traditional version with ham. My wife enjoyed the latte. Decor is cute and friendly. Probably not our first choice but I'd be willing to try them again and order something else. read more

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Really pretty interior - big, spacious, with high ceilings and comfy seating. The vibe makes it a nice place to hang out and chat or study or get some work done. Staff were very kind and welcoming, which added to the overall experience. Food was less good. I was excited to find a croffle in the wild, but it looked really sad. The matcha/chocolate on top was super thick and its sweetness was overpowering. Bao buns were on the dry side as well but still decent flavor-wise. I also got their popcorn chicken, which was similar to the bao buns (dry but with ok flavor). If I come back it'll definitely be for the seating and vibes. Next time, I'll try their drinks and maybe some other food items. read more

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Grab your girlfriends and come to Gossip Tea Lounge! I am so glad I found this new cafe in Durham. They have bubble tea, buns, banh mi, pastries and other Vietnamese inspired dishes and treats to order. The staff was so friendly. It took us a while to read through the menu, but they were more than willing to assist with recommendations and explain anything we had questions for. You can also order by tablet/kiosk if you already know what you want. I personally tried their sparkling refresher, and I loved the fizzy taste and fun flavors offered. You can also order milk teas, fresh milks, and fruit teas, but I appreciated that you could get something caffeine free during the evening. All of the drinks come in a generous size. My friends ordered the bahn me and bun which they described as nothing short of tasty. The decor is cool and sophisticated. There are plenty of tables and comfy chairs to sit and enjoy your treats. It feels clean, relaxed and cozy. It's the perfect place to chat or perhaps even gossip a little bit. They are also open late until 8pm, so it's a great place to come after work. Lastly, there's plenty of parking in the shopping plaza so you don't have to worry about parking. read more

Gossip Tea Lounge - Vietnamese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

A new boba spot in Durham is such a win! Got the: - Brown Sugar Milk Tea with Brown Sugar Boba: This was pretty classic! Strong tea flavor; pretty sweet- I'd probably get 50-75% next time. To note, by brown sugar boba, they mean crystal boba- a surprise to me, but I didn't mind bc I like the snappiness of crystal boba. - Honey Glazed Pork Bánh Mì: On the smaller side, but tasty- I appreciated the refreshing carrot/radish/cucumber mixture, spicy jalapeños, tender pork, & crispy baguette. - Ube Cheesecake: I feel like $8 is a bit steep for the size of this, but it was creamy with good Ube flavor. Was thrown off a little bc it didn't have a crust. The ambiance is so nice, spacious & super aesthetic- seems like a good place to get work done. Tons of parking available in the lot. Service was fast. I'd def come here for the boba again. 8/10 would recommend! read more

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Gossip Tea Lounge is a Vietnamese café offering an array of banh mi sandwiches, small bites, boba, and coffee that recently opened in Durham, NC. Went on a Friday evening and ordered a couple of things to-go. It was a quiet evening and the food was prepared quickly. The staff were all super friendly and welcoming . They do have some seating inside and the aesthetic was bright, modern and clean. I tried the classic Banh Mi which included slices of jambon and ham as well as a slaw that included pickled carrots, cilantro and jalapeños. I was pleasantly surprised by the spice kick from the jalapeños. The flavor of the meat paired with the acidity of the veggie slaw was delicious. The bread was toasted well and all in all great. Portions were on the slightly smaller side. They also had several food options under the "street food" section of their menu including items like spring rolls, dumplings, and popcorn chicken which we did not try. I also ordered the Gossip Milk Tea with brown sugar boba at 50% sweetness. The brown sugar boba ended up being crystal boba, though this was not specified on the menu which threw me off at first sip when I was expecting regular boba. However, the milk tea was great and the 50% sweetness was balanced. All in all, a solid choice for boba and would return to try their other menu options! read more

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Nice crusty bread on their sizeable banh-mi. I got their recommend honey-glazed pork, which had nice sweet and savory flavors that worked well with the cool pickled veg. I also tried their popcorn chicken. It came out freshly fried, hot and juicy, and with a generous portion. I'd like a stronger flavor from their seasoning shake, but it did also come with a sweet chili sauce. They were still in soft opening when I visited, but it already felt pretty solid. The food was excellent and the decor was cute. My main recommendation is for them to add a water jug for folks who aren't into the teas. read more

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We can't believe we have lived near here over a year and are just trying it. They have tablets that make ordering fast and easy. Cute interior with lots of seating. This was some of the best most refreshing tea I've had in a while. Perfect balance of herbal and fruity sweetness. The chicken was our favorite of the food we tried. The bao was super soft and the veggies in the spring roll were fresh and crisp. We didn't really care for the pork belly though. We definitely be back next time we want boba somewhere close by. read more

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Nice to have a quality boba/banh mi spot between Durham and Chapel hill! The inside is fairly large which means you can eat in or grab some boba and work on a laptop. Now onto the boba, as the shops name might suggest the brown sugar boba milk tea was tea forward which I often find difficult to pull off well but they did a great job! Im only giving them a 4 because $8 is slightly on the pricier side for boba but it may be hard to find a better tea forward boba option in the Durham/Chapel Hill area. read more

Gossip Tea Lounge - Waiting area - Vietnamese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I was in the area and wanted to grab a drink somewhere and i'm so glad i stopped here! I came on a weekday afternoon and the cashier was friendly. I ordered at a kiosk. I ordered a strawberry matcha latte and it was delicious! Love how much strawberry they put in the drink. The interior was also super nice! read more

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Love this place! Great service and cozy yet upscale ambiance. They have fruit tea, milk tea, and a host of entree and dessert options too. They also have really tasty banh mi sandwiches! You can grab a seat and play board games, read a book, study, and just vibe out. Parking gets a little tight since it's in a shopping area but usually there's some spots open a block down or two. Definitely will be coming back more often. read more

Gossip Tea Lounge - Taro milk tea, passion fruit tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I was getting my nails done at Soho nail lounge in Durham, North Carolina when the owner was telling everybody about this café, she just opened up next-door. I was super hungry after my workout so I tried it out. The food is excellent very very fresh and the Boba is nice and chewy just like I like it. Kim is the owner and is very personable to the guests. I also noted the added a touch of bling on her food packaging very upscale! And the café is also decorated beautifully. She even let me plug into Wi-Fi so I could get a bit of work done while I ate. Gotta try it. read more

Gossip Tea Lounge - Strawberry boba tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I ordered a tiramisu coffee with oat milk and it was over $8. I ended up with a cup full of ice and some foam and maybe half liquid that I could drink. It tasted great but I was done in about four sips and left with foamy ice. Definitely not worth $8. Ambiance was great and very comfortable. read more

Gossip Tea Lounge - Foamy ice - Vietnamese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Our first time at Gossip Tea Lounge. Excellent Taro Milk Tea! Will try some of their desserts next time. read more

Gossip Tea Lounge - Gossip Tea Lounge outdoor and indoor seating. - Vietnamese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Been coming here for a while now. Hands down, this place has the best Banh Mi in the RTP area. Also some of the best other variety of Asian food like Asian popcorn chicken. Drinks aren't terrible either however, their boba balls have been poorly made once or twice. But overall, great food and would highly recommend you to check this place out. read more

Gossip Tea Lounge - Seating Area - Vietnamese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Food was tasty and fresh. Banh mi was yummy. Staff were friendly and helpful. Presentation and packaging is very nice and high end. Drinks are beautiful and tasty. Will be coming back! read more

The store is beautiful and spacious inside, with plenty of seating. The owner was also very kind and welcoming. She must be vietnamese because everything on the menu is very authentic. There are lots of fun coffee options, and they are made with a legit vietnamese robusta brew rather than espresso. The vietnamese iced coffee was strong, yet smooth and you can customize the sweetness level. There are also oat and almond milk options! I got oat milk and worried that it would water down the coffee since it's usually made with just condensed milk, but they got the ratio perfect. There are many bubble tea options, though just one milk tea. That's okay because the one milk tea is excellent-- fragrant and well balanced. Again, not diluted with milk. However, there was a lot of ice despite ordering 50%. Next time I will pay $.60 extra for no ice. Finally, they have so many food options for a boba/coffee place that you could have a whole meal here! The banh mi are generous with meat and perfectly balanced with pickled veggies. The bread is properly crunchy and crackly on the outside. A sandwich alone is very filling. There are also lots of snack and dessert options I'm eager to try in the future. I'm so excited to have this spot close by. It's a great addition to the area! read more

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This is primarily a review about their tofu banh mi. It's a good value, reasonably priced. However, the sandwich bread doesn't seem as authentic as it should be. Sakai could use more pickled vegetables. There were carrots but I couldn't detect daikon. Good value, recipe and bread could be improved. A note about music: I would much prefer more subtle and less noisy music. The dance throb was not the kind of sound I wanted indoors. It's not great for conversation, especially for folks who are a bit hard of hearing. Please consider subtler music. No need to hype up the atmosphere. We ended up sitting outdoors which was enjoyable with the pleasant weather. read more

25% sweetness for tiramisu and 50% for pandan was the right amount. This was our first time trying this place and did no disappoint. Reminds me of similar coffee shops in California! Highly reccomend and looking forward to try out other times. We also got the banh mi and the bread was crispy and packed with lots of flavor. Also very filling. read more

Gossip Tea Lounge - Tiramisu Coffee and Pandan Fresh Milk - Vietnamese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I enjoyed the drinks and the pretty aesthetic on the inside as well as the outside seating too! The service from the staff was so quick and kind as well! read more

Gossip Tea Lounge - Vietnamese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Nice stop for something different. Vietnamese coffee is very strong so ask for help when ordering if you have never had it before. Staff is very nice and helpful. read more

Amazing popcorn chicken! The homemade sauce is delicious. Make sure it is included! Last time we ordered and brought it home to only drive back to get the sauce!! Banh mi is also good, but wish it was bigger for the price. Drinks are yummy! Have to pay extra for no ice. Across the street from Duke Health. read more

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Outstanding banh mi with crispy roasted pork and banh mi with grilled pork. Their popcorn chicken was surprising very good and to top it off we also had an excellent matcha croffle. Washed it down with a wonderfully refreshing ube milk and tropical fruit tea. Will definitely come again. Interior is fresh and vibrant. Staff was very friendly and food came out nice and hot. read more

I love this place! It's exactly what we needed in the area. Everything I've tried so far has been delicious and everything is made fresh with fresh ingredients. The owner, Kim is so sweet, helpful and patient with me when deciding what I want to try next. The strawberry oat milk matcha is my favorite! read more

Gossip Tea Lounge - Strawberry Oat Milk Matcha - Vietnamese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Cute new boba place. It's so DELICIOUS, I definitely will come back. Friendly staff and good customer service. read more

Gossip Tea Lounge - Vietnamese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Suuucchhh amazing drinks and food! All the staff are incredibly friendly and attentive. Very impressive menu of snacks, food, and a variety of drinks! Everything we have tried has been amazing and tasty. Definitely a top favorite local business!! read more

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I had some time to kill and wanted coffee then saw this cute little place and decided to try it out. I got the Vietnamese salted coffee, some macarons, and a bahn mi sandwich. Everything was absolutely delicious and the service was so nice and friendly. read more

Loved it - very nice place, clean, new, great tea and sandwiches. A lot of variety in both, and right next to Duck Donuts! What's not to like? read more

Gossip Tea Lounge - Counter - Vietnamese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I've been on the lookout for good boba tea, since moving to Durham from the Bay Area 4 years ago. This is the stuff I've been missing! The brown sugar milk tea with tapioca boba is soooo good! I also tried the classic Banh mi sandwich, which was delicious- especially the perfect baguette it was served on. It reminded me of the sandwiches we had at Phuong's in Hoi An, Vietnam. The cafe itself is cute and thoughtfully designed, with nice lighting. And the staff are very warm and welcoming and my ordered arrived promptly. I'll definitely be back. I can't wait to try the pork belly banh mi. read more

Came here for a session with my mentee and was absolutely pleased. The service was great and the ladies at the register were so helpful with all of my questions and their recommendations. I got the brown sugar fresh milk with strawberry boba and immediately had to order a second one to go. I also had a braised pork belly bao bun that I would definitely recommend. The inside was really cute and had photo worthy areas. read more

If you're looking for a quiet and aesthetically beautiful place to chill and have some delicious drinks and food, this is it. The food is all fresh and made to order, I had the bao buns and they were delicious! The Jasmine Mochi ice cream is also my new favorite dessert. The owner is very kind and attentive, my family always looks forward to coming here! read more

All the banh mi's are good so far (pork belly, grilled pork, regular). Coffee is good, however if you do not like it strong, you may not enjoy it. There is significant variance in the quality of the drinks when I go back, sometimes it is on point, sometimes its quite oversweetened. On average it is very good (4 stars), but it can be a +/- 1.5 stars either way depending on the day (ranging from 2.5 up to 6.5!). They appear to be in a soft opening so hopefully the kinks are worked out soon. read more

Service was fantastic! Staff gave samples of the different boba to our indecisive four year old and she ended up with a new flavor that she loved! Drinks tasted great and looked so fun! read more

Gossip Tea Lounge - Mango Cloud - Vietnamese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Finally!!! I've been waiting for a decent banh mi in this area. I'm originally from Houston where good banh mi are plentiful but not here...until now! I got one pork and one sizzling beef. Both were delicious and had all of the flavors I was looking for. I also tried a milk tea with boba which was ok. The space was also really nice and would be a great spot for studying or hanging out. I'm looking forward to trying more of the items on their menu. Thanks to whoever is responsible!! read more

Gossip Tea Lounge - Food menu items. - Vietnamese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Gossip sandwich and strawberry refresher was amazing. I'm not a cucumber lover at all but I got it in my sandwich and loved it honestly. Everything was fresh and good. Customer service was great and fast. read more

Gossip Tea Lounge - Classic sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Love the new Gossip Tea Lounge!!! The Vietnamese coffee was great and the sandwiches were so delicious!!! The cafe was very clean and modern! Highly recommend. read more

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We loved the passion fruit shake (with kefir), rainbow fruit tea, and shrimp tempura spring rolls. Owner is very friendly and the vibe is super cute. read more

Food in wonderful staff, my daughter and I come almost every week and the food is always piping hot and delicious! Not to mention, the restaurant is beautifully decorated read more

i'm sorry i hate leaving mid reviews but like my milk tea was not it it was fine but like for $8 ... it's should be better read more