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    Jane V.

    When I saw the sign in the window advertising the Winter Melon Lemonade, I knew I had to have it. It was a great choice, I added Mango Crystal Boba and this drink was sooo delicious! The staff was very friendly and helpful, even when they got busy. The store itself is small with only 2 small tables for 2 inside. It was a nice warm day when we went, so we walked outside with our drinks. A perfect drink for a prefect day!

    Otto V.

    I got the strawberry Shortcake with oreos. It's great that they offer the option of less sugar. I got 50% less sugar. The drink was great, and I did not miss the sugar at all. This is a small location in the middle of the block, so it's easy to miss. You have to make it a destination. But, once you do, it's well worth a trip. Service is fast, and they do get busy, especially on a hot day.

    Mango Matcha Smoothie & Mango Yakult Smoothie
    Kesha B.

    Had to come by to celebrate National Boba day! This go around I got two drinks that were recommended to me by the staff because it was their favorites. The first drink was the mango matcha smoothie with the mango Crystal boba. It was delicious, the Crystal boba was nice and chewy but not like tapioca, and the smoothie itself was the perfect combination of sweet and matcha. The mango Yakult smoothie was great too! This one reminds me more of a mango madness naked drink but better! The mango chunks and smoothie made for the perfect pair! All in all, they were great recommendations, and I am already craving more!

    Kate M.

    I might be only person who came here for the waffle and not the bubble tea...oops! I DO want to come back to Happy Lemon for some delicious boba, but this visit was made later in the evening after dinner and I knew if I got something with caffeine I would be up all night. So, as a sweet treat I came to Happy Lemon for a waffle. This shop is cute but TINY. It's more of a grab and go type of place, and less of a spot you'd stay, especially since there are only about 2 tables inside. I ordered the original waffle with the taro puff cream dip it comes with. It came out to about $7 total, which seems pretty on par for any sort of dessert. It took about 5 minutes for the waffle to cook, but it's nice to know it's fresh! The waffle was so yummy!! Slightly crispy on the outside but light and fluffy on the inside. The taro puff cream dip is what really took it to the next level though. It was a perfect consistency and sweetness. It really leveled up the waffle! Can't wait to come back for boba in the future.

    Taylor H.

    First time trying when I visit Vegas it was kind of on the strip it was outside no place to sit. It was decent came with boba. Will try the one in Chicago!

    Gabi W.

    Happy Lemon is just the treat that I need after a long day. It's located in a busy part of downtown Evanston. I absolutely love their Mango Matcha smoothie with crystal jelly balls. I personally prefer to get 50% sweetness; however I would say I lean more towards the mild side vs loving overly sweet things. The drinks come out very quickly, so you aren't waiting for too long. There are a few spots to sit inside, but I personally prefer to grab and go. I highly recommend trying Happy Lemon if you can!

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    Sherwin C.

    Simple and sweet, Happy Lemon serves up all your favorite teas, smoothies, and even bubble waffle in a small but efficient restaurant. Without heading into Chinatown you can also enjoy the salted cheese, pudding, jelly, taro ball, and puff cream options that you don't typically find elsewhere in the suburbs. The service is quick and friendly and the decor is bright and happy. Definitely make sure to try their delicious bubble waffle if you get a chance.

    Dirty garbage can.

    After going here and seeing the filthy conditions inside, I was hoping to hear from the owner, but no response. Bye bye forever.

    mango matcha with pudding and strawberry green tea with lychee jelly
    Kelly L.

    We got the matcha mango smoothie with pudding and strawberry green tea with lychee jelly! It was just okay for us! We got 100% sugar for our fruit tea, but there was no sweetness and more acidic in our opinion. Possibly the strawberries were not ripe at the time and they don't make a syrup out of them. The matcha mango was good, but we wished there was more mango to the drink because there was very little and the idea of it was a really yummy combination.

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    Allison T.

    Love this place even more now with online ordering system (link in Instagram bio). I moved further away so I can't go as often as I like, but I my Happy Lemon fix every so often! I ordered my drinks online and when I got there, I skipped the line and picked up my order. The only downside is I have to make sure I get there on time so my waffle will be fresh & crispy! :) Here's what we ordered: Our favorites -milk tea with salted cheese: signature drink & a must order at Happy Lemon. Skip the straw and drink at a 45 degree angle -milk tea with Oreo & puff cream Oreo: my personal favorite. I actually prefer mango Oreo but wasn't available via online ordering -Freshly Squeezed Lemon Black Tea: a family member's favorite--closest to Hong Kong Lemon Cha) matcha latte: always a classic Non-caffeinated (marked with green leaf on the menu) -strawberry shortcake: taste just like it sounds; a smoothie or strawberry and cake blended together -purple taro smoothie with boba: better than others -mango lemon slush: comes with lychee jelly. It's very lemon flavored; expect sour!

    Mango Matcha Smoothie
    Dorothy Z.

    yom drinks, quick service, and very cutsie store! the mango matcha smoothie was DEVOURED

    Milk tea with Oreo and puff cream
    Stacey W.

    If you need drinks split into 2, they are happy to do that here. Great for having shared separate drinks. The purple taro milk tea, was very subtle in flavor. I think I was expecting a bit more taro flavor but it was not super strong. Bubble waffles do take about 5mins each and one of the machines was not working so my order of 4 bubble waffles did take a bit longer on this visit. I do prefer the regular flavor over the chocolate. I did notice after ordering that they do have Oreo now, will have to try that one next time.

    Celeste B.

    I've been here twice and both times were really good. I'd have to say my favorite is the mango matcha smoothie. It actually has chunks of mango in it and it just elevated the smoothie. I also finally got to try the bubble waffle. I just got the traditional waffle and it was crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. When I found out that this spot was Taiwanese owned, I had high expectations (since bubble teas originated in Taiwan) and this spot didn't disappoint!

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    The strawberry shortcake smoothie with mango jelly is phenomenal!!! I'll definitely try this place again!!

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    Ask the Community - Happy Lemon

    Do you have gift card ? The website menu bar doesn't work.. can't go anywhere other than the main page when it load

    Hello, we do not currently offer gift card at our Illinois locations. We will keep you updated once we do.

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