One of my favorite places in town for boba! My mom was stopping into pick me up boba drinks for my…read moredad and I. I always get a taro boba tea but today I was feeling something refreshing. I got a passionate mango tea with mango boba pearls. The service is always fast, efficient, and pleasant. This passionate mango tea was very light but sweet. It tasted like a mix of passionfruit and mango and the mango popping pearls were the perfect touch. This place has such amazing variety of drinks that every visit could be something new. Definitely stop in for a delicious treat yourself!

The main draw of this spot is the huge variety of flavors and customizations- mote than any other…read moretea spot I've visited so far in Gainesville. However, many of the teas- such as the earl grey and cherry- have a strong perfumy-lychee notes that can be off putting. Also I feel that there is some real nickel and dime-ing going on as you need to pay extra to change the ice content and to have boba in both sides of the dual flavor cup. However, I do wanna mention here that I love the general execution of the double flavor cup other than that small detail. Lastly, this was likely a fluke, but the cold foam on one of my visits was very chunky- straight cream cheese- which was an off putting quality control error. But overall, its not a bad spot, just not the best in town. Good if you want a really specific flavor though.

Loved this place so much, so sad it closed down The ice cream, boba, and environment were so great!…read moreHopefully they'll put another one up closer to campus!

This was a delightful place to get a sweet treat. They had a large board of items from which I…read morecould choose. We got Oreo, pretzel and condensed milk. It was delicious. We did have to wait awhile for it, but it was worth it. There were several people relaxing with computers in this space so it must be a good place to rest or study

One of the best boba places I've been to. Everyone I take here loves it. Great service.read more

This place is easily my favorite boba spot in Gainesville. All of their matchas are stellar…read more(particularly the blended strawberry matcha) and the drinks aren't too sweet, even at 100% sweetness, which I appreciate. The food doesn't miss either! For 6 bucks you can get a delicious sushi wrap that is unlike any other food Ive ever had- very crunchy & delicious. And it honestly Tea Moment has one of the better price points for boba. Plus you can do no ice for no extra charge (which should be standard but apparently isnt at some gnv boba places). As for the service, its always amazing! Drinks always come out quick and the guy I always see (the owner?) is very welcoming. Not to mention the convenient location makes it an ideal spot to get a treat after a way-too-long chemistry lab. I wholeheartedly recommend this spot for all your boba needs!

Gainesville snack scene at its best! This place was bustling when we went in. Didn't have to wait…read moretoo long. Food and drink hit the spot We got the combo. Get a drink and snack and get a dessert for free. Kiosk was a bit tricky, but staff was standing by to help. Drinks were decent. Red bean milk tea, large size, light ice, and 25% sweet. You get the idea--lots of customizations were available. There were a large selection of snacks on the menu. Tempted to get the popcorn chicken ,but went with the veggie ramen. The spouts were crunchy, leafy greens were fresh, and the soup base flavorful. Served in a plastic bowl. Lots of snacks to choose from too. The ube cream puff was pre wrapped. The comment was it was better than it looks. And it didt look that bad... Thumbs up for this place. Including the bonus star for family owned, top marks!

It's a cute little shop with lots of bubble tea flavors like milk tea, taro tea, oolong tea, fruit…read moretea, cheese foam, and more. They also have seasonal flavors! There's lots of yummy sweets in the bakery like chiffon cake, cheesecake, basque cheesecake, cream puffs, burst cake, mochi, crepe cake, french macarons, and more. It's near the Enson Market. It wasn't too loud inside and there were plenty of places to sit. I think it would be a great place for a date or to meet up with friends. My order: The matcha green tea w. coconut milk (no boba). I also tried the tiramisu mousse cake. The green tea was really tasty, the tiramisu mousse was just okay IMO. Why I left a four star review: There weren't a lot of dairy-free milk options, the price point was a tad high, and there are too many other boba tea shops in Gainesville with a better price point and flavors.

I loved visiting the House Of Waking Life! Hidden in a old unique house in downtown Gainesville,…read morethis establishment takes fun, delicious, unique and friendly tea and coffee shop to another level which I've not before seen! They proudly serve Panther Coffee, the first original coffee shop from Wynwood in Miami! But, shockingly, they do not serve espresso! *Faint* I asked why and learned they were short on space in the serving area and also, didn't want the loud hissing of a pressurized steam machine to upset the calm and peaceful atmosphere of the shop! Ok! Cold brew for me! Turmeric golden milk brew for my wonderful wife! Stick with the feel you want and stay true to it always! It was truly the best turmeric drink we've ever had! I don't know how they crafted this magic elixir but it had hints of ginger, pepper and spice and everything nice! The house/shop has many rooms, all totally unique, a porch, a backyard, two funky bathrooms and just an amazing atmosphere! Now I want to move to downtown Gainesville! It used to be a wasteland for decades and now has become hip, artsy and cultured! Amazing! They specialize in Chinese Tea service but panther coffee cold brew or pour over is fine with me! Come check this place out! Life is great with a hidden, unique shop of wonders!

We were visiting Gainesville and just happened upon this gem! We were able to join them for their…read moresummer solstice ceremony which was a nice experience and a first for us. Everyone was so friendly and made you feel welcomed! We can't wait to visit them again and have a Chinese tea ceremony.

I cannot say enough about the owners of kung fu tea. The place is clean and welcoming. The drinks…read moreare delicious. Super easy to order and you can customize what you want. If I could give it more than five stars I would. It is worth the trip.

Can't go wrong with Kung Fu Tea. Always the same quality wherever you go. It's been a hot minute…read moresince I've been to this location.

After visiting here a few times, I concluded that it's one of my favorite places to get boba. The…read morestaff are pretty cool, too. I've only ever seen two different people working there, but they're both nice and the service time is quick. I usually get a large, classic milk tea with the black boba. Their boba is the perfect texture and I feel like it's hard to find tapioca that isn't super hard and strange. My partner gets the mango mochi, which they like a lot. I've also tried the mochi and I thought it was decent. My partner also likes the ice cream - I also think it's decent. It's pretty creamy and you get two large scoops for a good price. Overall, pretty good place. The inside is pretty big and there is lots of seating. The ambiance is chill. I usually go around 7pm or later and it isn't too busy. Will be returning!

I pass by 13th street quite often and finally was able to go in. I usually am in a hurry but I…read moredecided to stop by on a Friday night . I had a sweet tooth and wanted ice cream. I settled on some boba tea instead and had oolong but unfortunately they were out of boba balls so I had it without. They added a replacement for the boba balls which was a little off and like a jelly texture . Almost like aloe Vera texture . I still loved their boba tea flavor which I got brown sugar. We also tried 2 mochi. The mochi had a great flavor but the texture was too hard for me. We had the strawberry and coconut mochi but they had other amazing flavors like habanero coffee, expresó , lychee , passion fruit etc. I appreciate that they had so many unique flavors you don't see often. I am not sure if the macaroons are fresh or who makes them but they also had a variety of interesting flavors . Would definitely come back to try other items and flavors that they offer.

My wife and I were in town for a long weekend of Gator sports. As we packed up our things Sunday…read moreearly afternoon we wanted to grab something quick before we headed home. We went to Vietnam a couple years ago and now anytime she has a chance to get Banh Mi she does. We'd been here before but I think they recently added the Korean sticks to the menu. I always get a #1 without cilantro or mayo. They haven't messed it up yet. Pate is not really an American thing but it's a good combination. There's a dark sauce they put on the sandwich too which is really good. There's are freshly sliced jalapeños so take note if you don't like spicy. They are very thinly sliced so it's not overwhelming but there's a little kick. My wife got a sandwich but also tried one of the Korean sticks. She got the stick without a hotdog. It was basically a block of cheese coated in diced potatoes, kind of like frozen breakfast potatoes you can get at the grocery store. They deep fry it so the cheese is completely melted. I think she's glad she tried it, but I don't think she was impressed. We'll just stick to Banh Mi next time.

Meh, I'm from Orlando and have been to the other PBM. Thinking this may have been the same owners,…read moreI ventured here. It took a while for anyone to greet me to take my order but after I ordered it did come relatively quickly. Not as fast as other banh mi places though. The banh mi itself was probably the worst one I have ever had. The bread tasted refrigerated and was very chewy. It actually took a lot of effort for me to bite and chew it. Definitely not good eats. Ambiance was nice with plenty of seating.

I have been on a boba kick and decided to stop into Tan-Cha based on the amazing reviews. This boba…read moreshop is located near Raining Berries, so be mindful of parking especially since I went during move in weekend. The staff member was super nice when I walked and immediately welcoming and friendly. I went with the brown sugar milk tea with boba and upgraded to almond milk for my milk choice. The upgrade is $1 surcharge however he was super nice and gave the upgrade on the house. The boba shop is pretty small and has a claw game inside. The prices are pretty reasonable and he informed his favorite boba was a seasonal one, the hami melon boba tea which sounded good and will try soon! This boba tea was surprisingly not super sweet at all. It was very creamy and delicious. It had a subtle hint of brown sugar and the boba tasted like it soaked up the brown sugar flavoring. I highly recommend this drink. However, be mindful of trying to get to this place if you're a local as it's that time of the year (aka football season). If you can find parking - definitely stop by Tan-Cha.

I got the Uji Green Milk Tea w/ Tiramisu Foam and regular tapioca. I love the creaminess of the…read moremilk tea, it's herbal, and fresh. The tiramisu foam is so good, I've been craving Tan-Cha for the longest because of their tiramisu foam, light and simple. It complements the green tea very well. Their boba is soft and plump, and the entire drink blends so well together. The cafe was small with a modern, fresh look. Service was awesome, our barista/cashier was very kind and patient. To get to the cafe, you have to parallel park just an fyi. I'd go through the pain of parallel parking to get another drink here! Highly highly recommend!!!

Super yummy coffee and cute interior, nice seating outdoor and overflow seating for when there's…read morenot enough room inside

After nearly four years I finally got a chance to check out Curia On The Drag. This place is hard…read moreto define: it's a bakery, an art space, a vendor marketplace, a podcast recording studio, a bar, a coffee shop, a food truck, a community event center. I came with a friend for dinner and we got food from the food truck, where all of the menu options are 100% plant-based. I got the mojo tacos and for my chosen protein I went with the fried fishless filet. The two tacos came on corn tortillas with pico de gallo, queso fresco, pickled red onion, mojo sauce, and lime. Each bite was so refreshing! The lime gave a citrus kick to the sweet pickled red onions. The fried fishless fish was tender and flaky like real white fish. I was thoroughly impressed with Curia and think it's one of the most unique places in Gainesville. Check it out!