Yes sometimes there's a crowd but it ebbs and flows. I'm glad that they staff accordingly compared to some other of my fav tea places "hey" I'm thinking about you. Nothing in particular except the jasmine tea tastes the same in this location as the one near me in a totally different city and state. That's all we want, right? read more

I've been to this place multiple times, and it's always busy! You can order directly with someone at the counter, but they also have two self-order kiosks. Luckily, there's usually a kiosk available when we come in. Just a heads up: expect to wait at least 15 minutes for your drinks because this place gets PACKED. But honestly, it's worth the wait. My go-to is their Snowy Jasmine. The jasmine tea itself is so good--you can actually taste the tea instead of it being overpowered by sweetness. But the real star? That snowy whipped cream. It's incredibly light and fresh, not overly sweet, and adds just the right amount of creaminess to the tea. And then you'll randomly get little pieces of pecans in almost every sip... SO GOOD. ‍ read more

I saw Molly Tea all over Instagram and TikTok, so I made sure to stop in during my recent trip to Chinatown. When I arrived, the whole place was empty, but it did fill up with a crowd shortly after I got there. They have self-serve kiosks, so it was really easy to order. My tea was ready for pickup quickly. All of the employees were very courteous. I ordered the gardenia tea with half sweetness. I thought it was nice, but I do wish the floral flavor was just a little stronger. The cups, along with the entire shop, are aesthetically pleasing. I'd come back here for sure the next time I'm in Chinatown. read more

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Tried two new ones: the dual layer Thai tea-- it was okay. Not my style. A little too much cream and the tea flavor is good but lighter than what I'm used to at Thai specific places. The white champaca oat milk jasmine was good. Sometimes with Molly you just gotta go with the simple ones. The simple ones never disappoint. read more

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Went here the day after the Chicago marathon and the place was packed, but the line was moving quickly. I got a no sugar milk tea with boba. I liked the chewiness of the boba . We used a kiosk to place our order. Pay attention as they'll call out the order number. The pink to go bags are cute and sturdy. read more

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Tis' the season to be Molly Lalalala... Molly Tea has never failed me, I've been a fan of this place ever since the day they opened in Chinatown. The interior design feels premium, and orders always come out quick and consistent. This visit I ordered the Pistachio Jasmine Coconut, which I loved. It was a nice creamy consistency and the pistachio pieces were a nice addition too. Overall, I highly recommend Molly Tea. read more

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Got the premium jasmine milk tea. finally got to try Molly tea to see what it was all about. The tea had a good floral taste to it which I liked. The smell of the tea is my favorite part and it didn't disappoint. read more

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Service is top notch, drink came out within 5 min despite of the amount of people ordering! Cutesy place, perfect for coffee date. My matcha latte $10 including tip falls short though. Creamy yes but lacking the matcha flavor. I'll come back to try the other drinks but not the matcha again. read more

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Love MollyTea! Highly recommend their jasmine tea as that's what they're known for. Efficient service and good ambience. I also tried their lemon drink which was pretty okay. read more

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Molly Tea has been trending for quite awhile, but I've never had the time to wait and stand in their usually very long lines. I happen to come across this place when there wasn't a line and I'm very happy I did. I sort of understand the hype behind their drinks. I got a Jasmine milk tea and it is kind of hard to describe, but it just tastes more refreshing than normal? Kind of a hard feeling to describe, you really just need to experience it yourself. Overall very pleased! Would come back to try other drinks. read more

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The one time we came it was empty. No line and tasted so good. Get the floral flavor ones read more

Molly Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It's a mad house here on weekends. But during weekday it's much more chill. Order at kiosk vs cashier, get a number and see said number on screen queue and your number gets called when ready. I ordered the Jasmine Apple Milk Tea (iced, 30% sweetness, less ice, crystal boba) $8.28. Very refreshing and tasty. Can't tell difference between 50% and 30% sugar taste. The pink delivery bags have a lot of packaging but very aesthetic and it might be reusable? Looks insulated! read more

Molly Tea - Jasmine Apple Milk Tea (iced, 30% sweetness, less ice, crystal boba) $8.28 - Bubble Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Always having extremely long line in LA, the less-busy Chicago outlet certainly intrigued me to grab a cup. It's not like it's quiet, just way more manageable waiting time for sure. Super close to the gate of Chicago's Chinatown, the cute vibrant venue was such attention stealer. Self-order at the kiosk, ample amount of seats, and quick serving time! Trying out their Dancong Oolong Milk Tea and I could certainly tell this suited me better compared to their Premium Jasmine MT given the bolder tea flavor. Amidst sunny Chicago, I got my cup finished in a blink. read more

Molly Tea - Dancong Oolong Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very pretty pink place, super cute! The drinks are fantastic, very fragrant. Staff is helpful and kind! read more

Molly Tea - Premium Jasmine Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Quick ordering and pickup service. Tried the new premium citrus drink -- it's refreshing and light for the summer. They also had lots of soccer themed merch available for purchase read more

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MOLLY TEA WHAT HAPPENED!! I love Molly's Jasmine milk tea with and without matcha. But the one time I wanted tapioca it was slimy and mushy. The space is a pretty pink which wins my heart. I normally order online through the QR code but that's also no longer available. :( read more

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A bit intimidating with the crowd, but relatively easy ordering via kiosk (or online if that is your jam). About a 15 minute wait early afternoon on Saturday. I got a white campacha matcha--I don't know what campacha is but the yea flavor was legit and so good. Check this place out! read more

Molly Tea - White champaca matcha - Bubble Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

To say it's crowded is an understatement, it is packed!! You can either order at the kiosk or with a staff member (some items can't be ordered on the kiosk, so keep that in mind). The line/order moves pretty quickly, considering how busy it was. As for the drinks, the tea flavor is strong, and the creaminess isn't overpowering like many cheaper stores, you can really taste the milk tea. Personally, I like it slightly sweeter, so next time I'll add a little more sweetness. It's definitely not cheap, but considering the quality, I'd say it's worth it. They also have fun straws with small holes, claiming it helps you taste the tea more, not sure if it really does lol, but it's a cute addition. read more

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Drinks: The jasmine milk tea wasn't too sweet and had a noticeable tea taste that wasn't watered down. It's pretty decent and I would give it a 7/10! Service: There's two self serve kiosks and your number is up on their screen to show if your order is still in the process of being made or if it's ready. The kiosk also has you putting in your name and number so you can be notified when your order is ready. Ambiance: Bright and cute store in Chinatown! Cutely decorated inside with limited seats but many come to grab and go their drinks. read more

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I've been dying to try Molly Tea for the longest time and finally got the chance to stop in. This place is always so busy and the for all the right reasons, it's so good!! I ordered the jasmine matcha milk tea and my bf ordered the white champaca hazelnut choco lava. As a disclaimer, all their drinks kinda have a floral-y type base so if you're not fond of those flavors and subtle sweetness this tea shop may not be for you. I like Molly tea because their base is not too sweet. Both drinks were easily sippable and had great flavor. I didn't feel like I was hit with a sugar bomb drink. If you have kids and or are looking for a classic boba tea spot with fruity flavors, popping boba, etc. this may not be the place for you. I also love how they have their own merch (character fridge magnets, candles, charms). I would def recommend following their insta for the latest news on seasonal specials and merch offerings. read more

Molly Tea - Premium jasmine matcha milk tea White Champaca hazelnut choco lava - Bubble Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love a tea forward milk tea place and first had Molly Tea in NYC. It was so good then and I'm pleased to say my last visit to this Chicago Molly Tea location was also as delicious. I like that they have Molly Tea merch lol even though I am not into it enough to buy it. Definitely a yummy milk tea chain and even when it's busy, the drinks come fast. read more

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I just want to say omg this is literally the best milk tea I've ever had. People were not hyping it up on social media for no reason. It truly is very aromatic tea and tastes amazing. It's always packed, but they get the drinks ready quickly. read more

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This is my favorite milk tea place in Chicago because their drinks has the perfect balance of milk and tea. I recommend the pistachio drink because it's so unique and delicious. The space is very cute with the pink colors. On weekends, they even have free samples outside the store front. The service can get slow though during weekends. I have waited 40 minutes for drinks before, so please be mindful of that. read more

Molly Tea - Camellia matcha - Bubble Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Wasn't a huge fan of Molly Tea, especially for how long the wait was. Took over 25 minutes for our drinks. Nothing special, & workers weren't very friendly. Did not think it was worth the hype! read more

Molly Tea - Mango smoothie & matcha - Bubble Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! Got the white champoca matcha. The straw is a game-changer. My taste buds are living their best life. The matcha is just right, and the champoca green tea is so refreshing. Went with 50% sugar and it was still spot on! read more

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I enjoy the milk tea here, and just realized they have an oat milk option, so I won't have to limit my intake any longer lol - I've tried the apple, jasmine, and the osmanthus milk teas in San Mateo - by far my favorite is the Jasmine, and the flavor is consistent between the locations - and I like pearls thrown in though it does change the flavor of the milk tea a bit. I just love the added texture though lol. Definitely enjoyed the milk tea even though it wasn't a "new" experience, it was consistent with San Mateo, and for that we were grateful! My son is at Purdue, and he likes to get a taste of San Mateo here when he isn't home. read more

Molly Tea - Son carrying the MollyTea bag and his MollyTea jasmine milk tea in Chicago's Chinatown - Bubble Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It was pretty good i cant say i like it more than the other boba tea places in chinatown, but will definitely add to my rotation. read more

Molly Tea - Mocha - Bubble Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here a couple weeks ago with friends that were in town visiting. This was my first time here and I will definitely be back. The cafe is very clean and ordering on the kiosk was very simple. I only had to wait like five minutes for my tea and the staff was very friendly. I got the Jasmine Milk Tea hot. Not normally a fan of floral teas but this was delicious. It was so good and exactly what I needed on a chilly day. read more

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去年喝了不下30杯！！真的太好喝了！！ 喜欢茶味的姐妹一定要冲这杯 茶的醇厚和奶的香甜结合起来更很好喝了 入口是细腻的花蜜香[色色R] 回味带一丝白玉兰花与柑橘的清鲜香气～ 再结合新鲜牛乳的奶香丝滑！口感非常丰富！ 推荐正常冰七分糖！！ 喜欢茶味浓郁的可以三分糖！ read more

Molly Tea - 去年喝了不下30杯！！真的太好喝了！！ 喜欢茶味的姐妹一定要冲这杯 茶的醇厚和奶的香甜结合起来更很好喝了 入口是细腻的花蜜香[色色R] 回味带一丝白玉兰花与柑橘的清鲜香气～ 再结合新鲜牛乳的奶香丝滑！口感非常丰富！ 推荐正常冰七分糖！！ 喜欢茶味浓郁的可以三分糖！ - Bubble Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Molly tea is a popular tea chain from China that is known for its tea with floral aromas. We got the premium jasmine oat milk tea because it was one of their recommended items. It was a combination of tea, orange, and oat milk. It was a very strange combo and I didn't care for it. I heard the they are popular for their snowy whipped cream drinks. The jasmine mango smoothie and matcha (separate that you pour into a white drink) also look good. Located in Chinatown Chicago. Might be that I made a bad choice but I didn't care for my drink and am hesitant to go back to try something else. read more

Molly Tea - Menu as of August 2025 - Bubble Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My sources tell me this is the best milk tea in US. Insane statement so you know I had to fact check. There is a parking lot thank god but it's not free :(. If you're lucky you can get street parking but impossible. There are two iPads to order so speeds up the process. 9/10 jasmine Milk Tea. I like the floral/herbal taste and leaves no bitter after taste which is pleasant. It is good but I realize while writing this that I'm not too much of a milk tea person and more of a matcha person. Ambiance is chill, there are tables inside but it does get busy and relatively loud so i wouldn't study/read here besides yap. read more

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We ordered delivery, since we knew the line would be long and parking around Chinatown would be tough. Since their opening, Molly Tea has been all the craze - we ended up grabbing drinks from here twice over a weekend visit to Chicago! My first drink was a premium jasmine milk tea with boba. I wanted to see what their "house specialty" milk tea drink was like. The jasmine tea was okay, but nothing to write home about. On the other hand... A basic standard for determining how good a boba shop is by the quality of the boba - and in this case, I was sorely disappointed. The brown sugar boba pearls were hard, which was very unfortunate and made it difficult to finish the drink. On my second visit, I ordered a premium jasmine matcha milk tea, another top seller. I really appreciated the option for foam on the side, which allowed me to add the quantity I wanted and ensured that the drink wasn't already all mixed together by the time it was delivered to me. I did really enjoy their lids, which feel high-quality and are extremely multi-functional with the many ways to open and drink a beverage with different-sized straws! read more

Found this amazing milk tea spot right in the middle of Chinatown! With so many tea places around, it's hard to stand out, but Molly absolutely does. The iced jasmine milk tea is a must-try, it's smooth, aromatic, and perfectly balanced without being too sweet. Love the premium packaging they use, too. Spot their sample cart right outside for a free taste before you head in! read more

As someone who loves floral tasting tea, Molly tea has easily become my favorite spot for jasmine tea. The jasmine tea is perfectly floral and freshly brewed. 70% sweetness is the right amount if you don't want it to sweet. I also tried the white champaca for the first time and was pleasantly surprised. Not as floral, but still smooth and nutty. I don't think you can go wrong with anything here! read more

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After dinner a need to cleanse the pallet seemed appropriate Staff was fast. Had a tea , everything on the menu looked great. Inside bright with several kiosks to self serve Excellent place to stop after dinner read more

Wait??? Did I just come across my new favorite milk tea place?!?!? I've been meaning to try Molly Tea ever since they opened but haven't been able to since it always seemed so busy but I was lucky enough to drop by last weekend when I was in town and omg! Their white champaca matcha milk tea was devineeee. I got it at 75% sweetness as recommended and I absolutely loved it! Not overwhelmingly sweet but creamy and a little bitter. It tasted heavenly! As someone who can take a whole day drinking just one drink, l'll tell you right now that it only took me a few minutes to finish my milk tea. I also got to try the white champaca oat milk latte and their jasmine milk tea which were also delicious but so far nothing beats the matcha milk tea. Moving on to the actual space, it's a small milk tea shop. There's a few tables and chairs to sit at but even if you were lucky enough to snag a seat, there's just way too many customers and too much chaos going on to really sit down and enjoy your drink so if you were planning on going there to sit and catch up with a friend or to maybe do some studying, I would recommend picking up a milk tea there instead and then get a nice dessert at the Paris Baguette next door to pair your milk tea with! read more

Molly Tea - WHITE CHAMPACA MATCHA MILK TEA (left), WHITE CHAMPACA OAT MILK TEA (right) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Congested traffic in store. The drink is tasty and aromatic. Small seating area. They have some items on side for sale. read more

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ORDER Premium Jasmine Matcha Milk Tea - the tea is super fragrant and strong. This is probably the most fragrant tea I've ever had and it comes with a matcha cream on top which tastes amazing. It's not too sweet of a drink and everything meshes together to make a delicious, silky drink. Hands down one of the top places I've been to in my life. VIBES During lunchtime this place was packed! Most of the people grab and go. There is some limited seating (probably seating around less than 15??). It's a couple small tables with nice cushioned chairs/booth. SERVICE Order at the kiosk and everything comes out in a nice order and quickly. Very efficient process to get drinks out! read more

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I got the Dancong oolong milk tea with 70% sugar and it had the perfect amount of sweetness. I would recommend a higher percentage of sugar if you prefer your milk tea more sweet. They have a range of base flavors from oolong to champaca tea. Service is fast and there was ample seating for me and my group. I'll definitely be back to try some other flavors. read more

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i've been on the search for the perfect mango tea - and i found it! Love that it was not watered down, not overly juicy, but a solid ratio of tea to fruit flavor. as a mango lover, i am impressed. classic jasmine is also great - would recommend hot over iced. Creamier with a stronger tea flavor. Clean and comfortable vibes, decent amount of seating. read more

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