I love that they have a decent selection of fruit teas. They also let you adjust the sugar level on…read morethe fruit teas (not the milk tea) -- I like that flexibility. I'm not a huge fan of boba so I'm glad they have grass jelly. Though, I will say their grass jelly is much more dense than other bubble tea spots I've been -- Verdict is still up on how I feel about that. I had the sunset (strawberry & lychee) and double melon (watermelon and winter melon) fruit teas with 25 % sugar. Next time I'll try the sunset with 0% sugar because that was still very sweet. I'm thankful that we have another decent bubble tea spot in Des Moines. Im looking forward to trying all their fruit tea flavors.

I just think it is weird they don't have just normal tea? I…read moreasked if I could please have an iced oolong or black tea without milk added and she said it'd pre mixed in so they don't do that here.

My Windsor Heights Ocha location has been seeing a little less traffic lately... My guess is it's…read morebecause the choices for boba are increasing on the West side and in the metro in general. This will always by my go to spot! My daughter and I both prefer it to any of the others... New or old. Absolutely love Aom and Nick (the owners) and the staff is always great here! The Hokkaido with less ice, 50% sugar, and with coffee jelly is my standard order. It's so good I can't see that ever changing...and I sure hope I never have to change it up. Aom and Nick also own Eat Thai up on 22nd and an Ocha location in Ankeny! Check out their expanded dessert menu too!

It tasted like waffles with toppings, which are good, but it was mid and super over-priced…read more Wouldn't recommend

Best boba tea place, everything is good here from the mochi donuts to the corn dog. While the price…read moreis a little pricey, they give you good quality food. I wish they had the ice cream bowl which was very good, but unfortunately it's gone. The place itself was bright with creative signs that make you feel at home. Has board games and claw machines. The people there are very nice and willing to help you. Overall this place I recommend to go for boba tea.

Best bingsu I've ever had ! Cute little shop! Friendly staff and average prices. Definitely will…read morego back again.

The poke bowls are amazing!! So many options for add ins with no additional charge and the…read moreingredients are so fresh. The poke sauce is delicious! A must try!

Love this place for a quick, fresh and delicious poke bowl! Anytime I am in town, I am here!!…read more Love the service, and the salmon is fresh!

I really enjoy going here when I can; the food and milk teas are great, the owner and staff are so…read morekind and it's just a really cute place to check out. :) Highly recommend

Great stop on our drive through Iowa! The salt and pepper shrimp and the chicken with vegetables…read morewere both fresh and flavorful, and the oolong boba tea was a perfect treat. A satisfying meal that fueled us well for the long drive ahead.

Shaking Boba takes the GOLD for boba! Been to so many local…read moreboba cafes in Des Moines but Shaking Boba does it the best. I appreciate the different milk options for the milk teas. Very accommodating and food allergy safe cafe. We love all their milk and fruit teas with boba. And they have NEVER run out of boba when we've visited. Even at the end of the night right before closing. That speaks VOLUMES of their management. They have even served us 10 minutes before closing with my phone order to cure my boba addiction. Service is always friendly. The owner, Paray, is there sometimes and she makes our visits so pleasant. Cafe is easy to find on University, plenty of parking, and shop is always clean. Super cute decor with egg seats and booths. Seasonal decorations make this cafe super fun to visit all year long. I love how Shaking Boba loves their community. Sometimes they host special events. Highly recommend!! Don't go anywhere but Shaking Boba!!

I've ordered here multiple times before I moved out of Iowa but it's so good. I usually order the…read moremango bubble tea. It has a yogurt mango taste but it's not too sour the way yogurt is. It's tart and flavorful. It may be too sweet for some but you can adjust the sweetness percentage! The atmosphere is like a candy shop when you walk in. You can't really see the workers because there's a massive wall blocking you from them but they have a self ordering station at that wall. So if you're an introvert or would prefer not to talk to anyone this is a good place to get boba!

Utterly delightful restaurant experience. The owner is so sweet and friendly and quick to make…read moresuggestions if you have questions or if she thinks your order would be better slightly altered. The food is delicious and the menu offers a lot of options so you can try something new each time.

Where do I start? This is my third visit to Fort Dodge, and my third visit to Gaga and Hoo Korean…read morerestaurant. I love this restaurant, and I can guarantee that I will visit every time I am in town. I am already planning my next visit. The food is outstanding, and I love coming with a group so we can share, as there are many options to select from. On my second visit, I was pleasantly surprised when we were served by a cute robot that even talks to you. I could not wait to see it again. Our waitress was friendly and helpful. There is a lot of parking, handicap accessible, and spacious. The facility is beautifully decorated, making it super comfortable.

Very cool place! Drinks were right on point with a huge variety. The ambience is very chill. The…read moreKorean corn dogs were delicious!

Still a 3 star. Visited tonight and they actually had boba. Got to try the milk tea and it was…read morenice/refreshing. Good flavor. The boba...extra mushy and sad. (Indicating it was old or over soaked) The server seemed he was about to tell me he didn't have boba. But he scooped whatever he had left for the night. Waited 35 minutes for our two drinks. It was 10 minutes till closing when we received them. I think my review stands true. Customer service was not there. Shop was very unkept. I felt uneasy by how it was not clean for guests. Drinks were ok. Our friends enjoyed their specialty drink. They said they would try it again.

Food: 4/5 Service: 4.7/5…read moreAmbiance: 3.5/5 Pretty good food, self-serve water and drinks. Nice cashier, good service overall. Order at the cashier and you can pick wherever to sit down and enjoy. Might be a little hard to find unless you look for the logo- no large sign advertising "Thai Kitchen". Overall, pretty good. Would recommend.

Very good but slow. Food came out 30 minutes from each other. Example- one dish was served right…read moreaway to one of the four of us and then another came out 25 minutes later then tne other two came over 30 minutes after and none were together. Also we ordered gyoza and it never came. We told waitress and then she brought it. It was cold cuz it had accidentally been delivered to tne wrong table and they had just set it in the back waiting fir the rightful table owners to speak up. Not good. Having said all that......the food was really good. Ambiance was fair.

I've been coming here for a while now and they do not disappoint. The drinks are refreshing and…read moreclearly made with fresh fruits, as advertised. I've also had their sushi and desserts. Their sushi is fresh and made with quality ingredients- dare I say, better than some sushi restaurants in the DSM metro. Their service does take a while but that's because the owners are the only ones working. Buthey have tables and comfy chairs for waiting. If you don't have the time to wait, order ahead of time. My favorite drink on the menu is their Mango Sweet Dew. I'm still exploring their fruit teas, but you won't be disappointed.

3 Bears Tea has a charming, cozy vibe -- perfect for catching up with friends over drinks. But what…read morereally sets it apart is the quality: hands down, this is the best bubble tea spot in Des Moines right now. They use real fruit, let you customize sugar levels, and the flavors are fresh and well-balanced -- not just overly sweet or powdery like so many others. I really hope they keep it up. Des Moines has had its share of disappointing bubble tea, and this place is a much-needed change.