My 71 year old mother and I had never had bubble tea before, so we stopped by to give it a try. We…read moregot (if I remember correctly) a milk tea with lavender black tea and regular bobas? It was hard to know, we didn't know what any of it was. It was fine. The lavender flavor was pretty floral and the bobas were chewy. It was good but like $16 for two small drinks? It was fun to try as a novelty but I wouldn't go back for a regular everyday sort of refreshment. Hard to tell if it was a drink or a food; there is a lot of chewing of the beverage involved. (shrug) I guess I don't get it. 4 stars for a lovely interior, an extensive drink menu, and nice service.

This is such a cute spot! The decor is really fun and the employee was so friendly and informative…read more They have a lot of cute bakery items to choose from and the matcha milk tea I got is the best i've ever had. Definitely recommend!

One of my daughters favorite spots! She went with the classic milk tea with boba and I had the…read more mango fruit tea. To finish things off we shared the mango croffle! A must try!

Cute spot in Alamance shopping center. Plenty of parking and plenty of space inside. It's such a…read morecute and bright spot. They have a swing to take cute photos and you can see them preparing your order. They have a big menu with a lot of options. They offer tea, juice, smoothies and snacks. We tried a few of their items and everything tasted the delicious! This may be our new spot

Hey Yelp fam! This is a good yet sad review--but not for the…read morereason you're probably thinking. While in Durham (as I shared in a previous post), we stopped by a food hall after an event, and inside we found Milk Lab. I'm usually not big on trying different teas or specialty drinks, but on this particular day my sister recommended it--and I figured, what the heck, let's give it a try. I honestly don't even remember exactly what we ordered or whether it had milk in it, but what I do remember is that it was so good. The barista was amazing--super knowledgeable, explained the drink list, and even helped us decide when we couldn't choose between two options. The drink we got was one of their recommendations, and it did not disappoint. IT WAS SO GOOD! Now here's the sad part As I was walking to the table to sit down, the drink somehow tipped over and spilled. Y'all... I don't even know what happened, but I was HEARTBROKEN. I didn't get to finish it, but from the few sips I did get, I would absolutely order it again. I'm just glad I at least managed to get a picture before the tragedy.

Drinks here are really good and refreshing but their boba lacked in flavor I wish it had more of a…read morehoney taste to them. The service here was okay, it took them a while to make our drinks even though there was 4-5 people behind the counter.

Nice decor and vibe. I'd give the Pork chop rice plate a 3.8 and classic black milk tea with boba…read moreand pudding a 3. Rounding up to 4 stars because the rice plate was a good value at $12.95. For the rice plate, the pork was cooked perfectly and seasoned well. Not a huge deal but the crispy part fell off from the meat so it took more effort to eat the whole thing. The broccoli wasn't too salty and balanced out fried pork. The broccoli was room temperature though likely intentional for this Taiwanese dish. Tea egg could've been stewed longer for better flavor. Overall, I'll come back again if I have a hankering for Taiwanese food. Milk tea had good flavor but boba was overcooked and soggy. Pudding was good. I also forgot to adjust the sugar and ice level so make sure you do that!

A spot near a campus that definitely needs bubble tea. The tea was large, but delivered in a…read moreregular cup without the seal common to such places or the larger straw helpful for the solid ingredients typically layered in. I ordered a passionfruit tea, which gave plenty of tea flavor but not a lot of actual passionfruit. A satisfying beverage in its own right, but for the price and compared to top notch drinks of this sort, just okay. They had food options, including tofu, that I did not seek but which seemed worth considering.

Hidden gem tucked in back of old Burlington Food Co-op, in historic downtown Burlington, where the…read moreauthentic Filipino Pork and Spoon is and next to Turkish eatery Kapadokia. Enjoyed the most delicious cup of coffee. Friendly service, too. Next time: sampling their housemade desserts (see photo). Bonus: Open on Sundays!

Located in Burlington Food Hall, Tea-Rex NC is a milk tea/desserts shop. My girl & I went here…read moreafter ordering Filipino food from the Pork & Spoon restaurant located in the same food hall to order Halo Halo (Literally "Mix, Mix"), the signature Filipino dessert beverage with flan, ube ice cream, milk & other ingredients. The Halo Halo here cost $10+, the most expensive Halo Halo we ever purchased. For a mediocre blend, it's quite a joke to set this kind of dessert at that price. We would happily pay $10+ more if this Halo Halo was made extra special with more loaded ingredients or a taller serving, but there's nothing special in Tea-Rex's version. The Halo Halo was served to our table in front of the Pork & Spoon concession instead of us having to pick it up from the concession, so we appreciate Tea-Rex's customer service. Burlington Food Hall seemed to have a nice casual dining space to enjoy food but its layout of the shops is questionable. We had to go to the back area of the building to find Tea-Rex and the few other spots while Pork & Spoon is very visible in the front area of the hall. We haven't tried any of Tea-Rex's milk teas & other desserts but from what we've seen in its concession, the milk teas look quite generic. Pork & Spoon referred us to them when we asked if they offered Halo Halo, which I thought was a good teamwork between the two shops in Burlington Food Hall. Sadly, neither shops gave us a good reason to revisit this new food hall. I will publish my review of Pork & Spoon soon. As for Tea-Rex NC, their Halo Halo was just disappointing. We rather get the $8+ Halo Halo in the Oriental Store in Raleigh, but that's another story. | Overall Score: 2.0/5

My first impression of this place as I was getting out of the car was the owner coming outside to…read morejam a 2x4 under the door to prop it open. This tells me you're cheap. While 80 isn't all that hot for the South, it's gonna be hotter inside, especially with all the equipment giving off heat. And it was. Turn the AC on! Along with letting in the heat and road dust from the busy street only a few feet away, warmer weather also brings bugs. A place with lots of sweet stuff is gonna attract flies, bees, and wasps. And no AC is a shitty way to treat your employees. The next thing I noticed walking in was the excessively loud music. I had to raise my voice just to place my order! Again, not great for your employees to be assaulted by noise while trying to work and help customers. There were a few customers ahead of me but I still think 15 minutes is too long for a drink with 3 ingredients. There were 3 people working there. It was also not competitive in price with other places in Greensboro. There are a lot of other boba places to choose from. I will pick another one next time.

Everything about our visit to Moshi Moshi was a 10/10. The atmosphere was fire -- super chill,…read morecozy, and just an all-around good vibe. Such a great spot to hang out, relax, and enjoy your drink. My husband and son both said their boba was excellent. Eli had the Oreo Twister and loved it, and bae had peach with mango popping boba, which he really enjoyed. We also tried the taiyaki (fish-shaped fried pastry) and those were so good -- crispy outside, soft inside, and full of flavor. And the service? INCREDIBLE. Everyone was friendly, helpful, and made us feel so welcome from the moment we walked in. Amazing drinks, great food, great vibe, and top-tier service. We'll definitely be back for more!

Gossip Tea Lounge is relatively new in Durham, and tucked away off of McFarland Drive. Had I not…read moreseen 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!

"Vietnamese food and bubble tea next door to Duck Donuts!"…read more 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.

I know you close at 9 PM, but to lie to a customer who walks in five minutes before closing is…read morestill not OK! I was told ALL of the yogurt machines were EMPTY as ALL yogurt was sold out. Oh yeah? Then why was your open sign in the window still on, why were you just in the process of packing away the toppings? And, why were the doors still unlocked? You don't sell anything else so there is no reason for anyone to come into the store unless they were getting frozen yogurt. I had to listen to the lame excuse that the doors can only be locked from the outside so you could not have locked them. Seriously? I feel sorry for people working there as that is no doubt a security risk. I probably wouldn't be happy if you had told me five minutes before closing that you had already shut everything off, but I would have been more understanding than being lied to. That's not OK. Good thing, there's a brand new ice cream/yogurt place, just a few miles down the road, locally owned and operated, not a chain and open until 10 PM!

The establishment was amazing! I've gone here 3 times and it hasn't disappointed me once! The fruit…read moreboba is very delicious. I usually don't like tapioca pearls so its great that they have the popper pearls! But even the tapioca pearls here taste better than other places. The guy who i've seen work there is very nice and gives great service by being patient with me, hes very nice. I love the surrounding of the business its very cosy and the drawings around the cashier area are beautiful and make me happy to be there. Im a bit sad that they have 4 stars because i think they deserve more from what i've experienced. I definitely recommend this establishment :)

Haven't been to this location yet specifically but I do know if it's like the Hillsborough st one,…read more it'll be amazing

We've been to this Moge Tee location in Durham a couple times and it was good both times. We've…read morebeen to the location in Raleigh and it was good too: https://www.yelp.com/biz/moge-tee-raleigh-raleigh So far, this seems like a solid bubble tea brand. At this location, I tried the Rose Bubble Milk Tea (half sugar, large size, $6.25) and the Mango Tea Slush (half sugar, $6.25). The Rose Bubble Milk Tea was available in medium (500 mL, $5.25) and large (700 mL). I believe the Mango Tea Slush was available in large size only. Prices were before tip and tax. Both drinks were well made, good quality, and delicious. The Fresh Rose Bubble Milk Tea had a nice balance of tea, milk, and boba flavor. The boba was fresh and had appetizing consistency. The Mango Tea Slush was made with real mango. Like other bubble tea shops with fruit teas, Moge Tee had prefilled cups with mango ready to go. Upon ordering, they added ingredients to the mango and blended everything together. The drink was icy cold, refreshing, and tasty. Again, good quality. Sweet, but not too sweet. Moge Tee has a good selection of drinks. Aside from the aforementioned bubble milk and fruit teas, they have cheese foam drinks, yogurt fruit tea, milk swirl drinks (e.g., brown sugar boba), uji matcha (highest-grade matcha), tofu pudding drinks, and more. Service has been fine. The first time, we ordered with an employee at the counter. The second time, there was a self-serve kiosk off to the side with a touchpad. Overall, Moge Tee is one of the better bubble tea chains we've tried so far in the Triangle. There's also a location on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill. This location is on 9th St in Old West Durham, near Duke East Campus. It opened in February 2021. For both of our visits, we parked on the street for free. It's two-hour parking, 8am-6pm.

Anytime I go to the outlets I stop at dipping dots and get a banana split or cookies and cream…read more They offer a lot of flavors and they also sell popcorn! Eating here reminds me of my childhood. Service is cool and fast. The inside is small and it stays packed with visitors. You can eat indoor or outdoor and usually I eat outdoor.

Very quick service. Friendly and polite staff. Cute decor with nice little sitting area. My first…read moretime eating and I can say I enjoyed.