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    4.1 (99 reviews)

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    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!

    A large?!Boba Milk Tea with Pudding & Lychee Jelly
    Laila A.

    Updated review solely based on the new cup sizes.... I get inflation but these drinks cost penny's to make you think about it really... the size is somewhere I between a tall and grande hot drink cup at Starbucks...

    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.

    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!

    Mango matcha smoothie
    Ryan D.

    Overall, the drinks are pretty decent. I got the mango matcha smoothie and I'm pretty impressed with it. I will say the restaurant itself is pretty small. However, they are pretty quick. I understand I am in a college area which makes sense for all the students. One of the students made a statement saying the mango matcha is the best. I will give it four stars. The drinks are good however I wish the place was a little bit bigger and more places to sit. I may be being a little biased but even for quick restaurants like this, you can only imagine how small this place would be if it was even more packed.

    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!

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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.

    Menu July 2021
    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!

    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.

    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.

    Milk tea with salted cheese and boba, bubble waffle, strawberry jasmine green tea with salted cheese
    Eilleen L.

    Went yesterday (Sunday) afternoon. This was our 2nd trip to Happy Lemon. The first trip was for a Yelp elite event prior to their opening. My daughter was getting her wisdom teeth taken out the next day and can't have any chewy stuff for 3-8 weeks. She chose to go to Happy Lemon for her last boba for awhile. Everything is made to order. The bubble waffles take 15ish minutes so if you order one, please be patient. It can't be made in advance otherwise it would lose the crispy outside texture. The tea is brewed, not the powdered stuff. You can customize the sweetness and ice levels. I got my strawberry green tea salted cheese without sugar and enjoyed it. I forgot to add boba. Sad :(. It was the first time I ordered a salted cheese drink. I always thought it was weird. The last time we went, I tried my daughter's and it tasted like cheesecake. I love cheesecake. My daughter ordered her milk tea with 30% sugar and ice. And it was good, too. Everyone is so nice! Please be patient, since everything is made to order and they've only been open for a month. It's a small space. Try to tip as much as you can! The employees are all college students. One of them is a student employee at my office and worked 3 jobs this summer. I believe they give a discount for NU students.

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    Monty W.

    Was super excited because you don't get really good tea places along the north shore that often. Had the chance to check it out for a soft opening. It's located in a great location along Chicago (the street) in Evanston right down the way from my friend. So we'll be spending alot of time at Happy Lemon this summer! The place is known around the world, so this is one of the first in the Chicagoland region. It's already along the coastal locations...why do good things always take so long to reach the Midwest?! Oh well worth the wait! Last time I was in BC, I happened upon a Happy Lemon - and it was awesome. I had to have one of their salty cheese milk teas. It was great. Not overly sweet, smooth and balanced. A great drink and one that I'd find hard to beat. The salty cheese hits you immediately non the first sip to awaken your buds and then the sweetness from the milk tea makes you just appreciate the balanced tastes. I also had a bubble waffle - Trin made a special half choco and half regular waffle. The texture is nice, crispy and chewy at the same time when right off the iron. I like the crisp edges and it was great dipping it with a side of salty ube cream (I'd say it's a must try with the bubble waffle). The owner is great, a good local business (gotta hear the story of how it all started). It's a little tricky if parking for pickup up since there's no direct curb parking (bc of evenaston bike lanes). But I parked across the street and had wifey rush in. There's an apartment building next door that is valet, so don't annoy the valet too much by parking in that lane.

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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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