Great bubble tea shop on Broadway. It is a relatively small store with limited seating but great service. I was looking for something other than a coffee or dessert-tea so decided to give the Tea-Presso Milk Tea a shot. It is definitely worth a try! read more

Rare Tea Chicago - Tea-Presso Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Stopped here on a hot sunny day and the drinks were both very flavorful and refreshing! The inside is pretty small, but there is enough seating to find a spot if you want to enjoy your drink there. There are a ton of options which was a bit overwhelming, but we were happy with our drink choices! We will definitely be back to try some other flavors! read more

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Thai milk tea had a roasted undertone but lacked that special taste. The boba itself is bad quality. Overcooked, it seems, swollen so much that it keeps clogging the straw. It had that weird tapwater taste, and the texture was filmy and gummy. Idk how to describe it exactly, but it's too soft on the outside and breaks apart weirdly when chewing.) I would definitely not recommend this place. Honestly could not even make myself finish my drink due to the bad boba. Very disappointing since I had been craving boba tea all day. At least the service was fast. The ambiance is very bright and the inside decor is trendy. Standard upbeat boba tea place vibes (but with bad boba). Maybe this was just a bad day or the employee making this batch of boba was untrained, but there are enough boba places in the area that I'd rather explore the other places instead of risk another go with this one. read more

Rare Tea Chicago - Thai Milk Tea with boba (but bad boba) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Delicious boba tea selection. Cute interior very instagrammable . Tried the Rose Matcha Latte was really delicious. Perfect for anytime of the day! read more

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This spot recently opened 2 days back at my neighbourhood i.e. Lakeview and i'm addicted with it already. They have a vast menu to choose from for non dairy people like me and smoothie options as well. Their milk teas are awesome! I got the jasmine milk tea and the taro milk tea! Both were great! Service is pretty fast & the people are awesome as well! Ambience is cute and simple. Highly highly recommend anyone in the lakeview area to drop by!! I will visit again!! read more

Rare Tea Chicago - Bubble Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Lovely place and drinks that really surprised my taste buds. I ordered the strawberry tea, with the foam on the top and bolba. It was delicious. Fresh and right a mouth It sweet. The foam tasted like..... a creamy, lightly sweetened mascarpone cream on a tiramisu. Good service and place to sit to chit chat with a friend, read more

I stopped by here with a girl friend after work. The establishment is a bit small. It's mostly tables for two people. Service was quick though! Their menu varies from the typical boba place because they had cool smoothies and tea-spressos!! Their boba was cooked to the point that it was too large for the straw, so it was a struggle to sip!! :/ I thought the jasmine milk tea tasted pleasant though. read more

I'm always down to try a new boba place, and I was happily surprised by how much I enjoyed my drink at RareTea. I ordered their Duo Grape drink, which was the perfect drink for the hot summer day! I did ask for less sweet, and it was the perfect sweetness. The jasmine tea flavor was strong but not overpowering, and it paired well with the tartness of the grapes. The snow cream provided a hint of saltiness, which sounds gross but was actually delicious. I didn't get to try their milk tea or tapioca, so I will have to make a return visit for that. read more

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Stumbled upon this cute little boba tea shop while looking for an after school treat for my daughter. We split a mango smoothie with boba and it was amazing. So many delicious menu items -Lots of boba tea options and flavors to chose from . I'll be back to try more! read more

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It's a cute bubble tea shop. There's enough seating for maybe 6 people. The people were nice. I ordered the Okinawa Milk Tea and it tasted pretty good. It was empty here but it's nice to stop by after a long walk. read more

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Walked into this boba place on a casual sunday afternoon. We were greeted promptly and we were able to order our drinks promptly. I ordered the rose matcha tea which was refreshing and the perfect beverage for a warm summer day. The drink tasted amazing and I love that they have the option to tone down the sweetness or the ice in the drink. Overall, this is a solid boba place and I would definitely come back here again. read more

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Very few Boba tea places in Chicago compared to NYC or LA so I'm glad this one is near me. I stop by a couple times a week when I walk my dog and have my favorite Passion, Grapefruit and Orange tea with Boba. Get the frequent customer card stamped on each visit to get a free drink. read more

I've always wanted to try Rare Tea but finally got the chance to stop in today! The inside is super cute and I was greeted the second I walked through the door. They had a pretty large selection of drinks but I went with their signature Okinawa Milk tea since standard milk teas are usually my favorite. They really lived up to their reviews! The milk tea was amazing and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I found out the unique flavor comes from a bit of roasted brown sugar. The milk tea was decently priced and the size was pretty large as well. They also play great music inside so it's definitely worth stopping by! :) read more

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Oooh a new boba tea place opened up on Broadway! It's a cute small place, perfect to grab a drink before grocery shopping or browsing books at Unabridged. I ordered the lychee smootea and it was great! It had a good consistency (not too thick), a strong lychee flavor, and would be perfect on a hot summer day. They even have some vegan options on their menu. It's cute, clean, and definitely a spot I will be coming back to! read more

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THE WHOLE PLACE IS DAIRY FREE! The taro milk tea was creamy and mildly thick. It made for an extremely tasteful flavor. The peach green tea was great as well. If you're someone looking for a cozy play to grab a drink- this is the spot to scratch that boba tea itch! However, don't expect to be greeted or the tea explained by the staff. If you ask for something special you likely won't get it (for example, little ice means they put no ice in it). Small thing, but you want to feel your money is going to a product and business that cares about you. I guess they just know their product slaps so the customer service is lacking. read more

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Nice, friendly service but the taste is okay, not amazing. Some items on the menu are not actually sold (yet?) like the ice cream milk tea. I tried the Okinawa Milk Tea and it was a bit too powdery of a taste for me. The prices should be a little lower for the more "basic" milk teas in my opinion. A small space but there are tables to hang out! read more

Rare Tea Chicago - Okinawa Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Fantastic milk teas, absolutely love having a dependable boba shop near me in Lakeview :) (pleasantly surprised by the Okinawa Milk Tea!) read more

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Brand new Boba shop open in chicago downtown. For all tea lovers, give them a try! They have Tea-presso similar to coffee espresso, but for tea! Staff are very nice and helpful. Even for those who love sweet, they have option for sweet tooth to help your craving as well. I noticed they used fresh fruit for their drink. I cant wait to explore their menu and see what more they can offer. They don't have food yet. But this is a great place to visit after a meal to get some refresher or boba tea for dessert! Highly Recommend!! read more

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Really good boba. . read more

These reviews are paid for because I've had bad milk tea before and this was by far the worst. My taro wasn't even purple, because it was straight up milk. I took a few sips hoping it would get better (it didn't). My daughter got a mango milk tea and spit it out immediately because the boba tasted like chemicals. Imagine drinking printer ink. We tossed them as soon as we got home. We were hoping to get a refund without going back and not make a big deal or write a review at all, but did so, since they have no way to contact the store or customer service by phone. Sometimes it rings, other times it goes straight to voicemail. We made an inquiry through their website and it's been a week with no response. If you want quality milk tea go to Ten Cafe or anywhere else for that matter. I've had better milk tea at strip malls from cheap Chinese restaurants. These drinks were disgusting read more

Rare Tea Chicago - Taro Milk Tea with maybe 10% Taro 90% non-dairy creamer - Bubble Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I have never experienced a Boba spot with ice like theirs! I loved it--it's like crushed, but not shave ice. They are nearby to Wrigley Field, so we stopped by before our event. read more

Delicious! And friendly service, and plenty of options for anyone's liking. So glad we have a Boba place in Lakeview East now!

Tasty! Great, balanced drinks. Got the coffee milk tea, 50% sugar with grass jelly and it was delicious.

Awesome service. Every time I come I order a taro smoothie with brown sugar boba (always freshly made) OMG- delicious. The owner Edith is welcoming and conversational and the vibe is great for a casual drop in anytime. Great addition to the neighborhood overall! read more

They provide varieties of tea, milk, ice, sweetness and toppings. The Rose Matcha Latte is good, especially the rose milk. Will come back again. read more

Rare Tea Chicago - Rose Matcha Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I have been going to this place since it opened. The tea is good and you can adjust the sweetness. They also serve bubble waffles now.

I come here on the daily, and they have a excellent rewards to get the daily customers a free drinks through their program. They are a 10/10. read more

Super delicious, fast service, cute little spot on Broadway. Interior is clean, cute, and quaint. Loved my tea-spresso! Best boba I've had, not too chewy/sticky and just right. read more

The staff is always super friendly and the store is very clean. The drinks are consistent and delicious.