I was greeted by a very nice lady at the front desk that also took my order. The upstairs is super…read morecute and clean. The pho was delicious! I will be back.

Spring roll was fantastic. Boba smoothie was mixed. Smoothie was great, boba was too mushy for my…read morepreference, a little overcooked. Would come again for the spring roll but would also look for another option before returning for boba.

Some of the best boba I've ever had! Will definitely get again next time I'm in the area.read more

We stopped by TBaar on a hot summer day and were pleasantly surprised. My wife had the lemonade…read morewith 50% sweetness, and I had the green tea with honey and aloe at 25%--both were perfectly refreshing and kept us hydrated during our 90-minute architecture boat tour. The ambience was cozy, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. We loved the drinks (and the vibe) so much that we came back the next day. Will definitely return next time we're in Chicago.

Love the canned drink so you can walk with it. I stopped in for tanghulu fruits. Everything was…read morefast and delicious despite them being busy.

Located on the 4th floor of a mall in the small food court, Te'Amo seem barely staffed and raggedly…read moremanaged when I swung by. The tea came out quick but didn't stand out in any particular way. Enough to scratch an itch but overall not very convenient to get to, and a bit of a drab spot.

Great service, very fast and nice workers. Jasmine tea in particular is not too sweetread more

Yummy drink!! I was pleasantly surprised to taste the fluffiness of the matcha. The pumpkin spice…read morelatte part was also spot on and not too sweet. I do regret getting boba (personally) bc i think the drink was great on its own. the cups + presentation are GREAT! there's also a wide menu with lots of drink and dessert options!

Literally the cutest café. This was my favorite breakfast spot while visiting Chicago…read more The second I walked in, I was obsessed. The green and white color palette immediately reminded me of Ralph's Coffee. It felt classic and polished but still charming. Everyone working there had a smile on their face, and the warmth felt so genuine and comforting, especially first thing in the morning. They had such a huge selection of pastries and cakes that it was honestly hard to choose. I ended up getting the cake shaped like a cherry because it looked so interesting. It was a black cherry cake and I paired it with a cappuccino. It was the perfect combination. The cake was beautiful and tasted just as good as it looked. We also ordered the breakfast burrito, which came with a small side salad. It was fine, but not the standout for me. If I came back, which I would, I would probably stick to the pastries and coffee and try more of their baked goods instead. Service was amazing. The ambience was adorable. I loved how all the silverware, plating, and dinnerware matched that perfect green tone. Every detail felt intentional. It was just perfect.

We had a toddler date with a friend and her son here at the cafe at the Peninsula. They had some…read morelimited-time St. Patrick's Day specials that caught my friend's eye, including the Pot of Gold, a special dessert only available for the weekend. The food was really excellent, as was the service. But it was ridiculously priced. The reuben sandwich was $28. It was a great sandwich, very lean, but you could get a sandwich as good for half the cost elsewhere. They only have a couple of kid's items, but my friend requested buttered noodles for her kid rather than the cheesy noodles. I got the hibiscus drink and lavender lemonade, both non-alcoholic, and they were very good. My little one especially liked the hibiscus. And we ordered the appetizer of whipped ricotta and honey; my daughter liked this more than anything else we ordered. We didn't have dessert at the restaurant, but ordered to go. The pot of gold was really good. There were little "gold nuggets" on it and that was my daughter's favorite part; good thing since I didn't realize it had a layer with Bailey's in it. It was very rich, and the cauldron was really thick chocolate (and actually was a struggle to get into, a bit!). The restaurant is small but it didn't feel crowded. We never felt rushed or unwelcome, and we were there for a couple hours (longer than I realized; it took an unusually long time to make two reuben sandwiches). Their pastries are really nice but somewhat expensive, like the rest of the menu. It was a nice, sophisticated experience.

First time trying Gathers Tea Bar and I'm already impressed. The drinks were smooth, flavorful, and…read moreperfectly balanced, not overly sweet, which I really appreciate. The boba had the perfect texture, soft and chewy just how it should be. Service was quick and friendly, and the whole experience felt easy and welcoming. Great spot for a refreshing drink, especially if you're looking to try something new. Definitely a strong first impression. I'll be back to explore more of their menu.

Came here on a Saturday around 4pm and we were able to find parking quickly. We waited roughly 20…read moreminutes to order cause it was decently packed inside. Definitely order the cream version of the matcha latte. It's soooo good. I ordered 2 drinks: strawberry matcha latte with oat milk and a mango matcha latte cream with oat milk. The regular matcha latte has a stronger matcha flavor and the color is a dark green while the cream has a lighter cream color but the matcha was perfect amount. The cream is so much smoother. I will definitely be coming back and trying the strawberry matcha latte cream version.

Way too sweet and not customizable. Since there's plenty of empty slots, it'd be great if they can…read moreput in some options like "less sweet, half sweet, less sweet no boba, half sweet no boba, etc"

Honestly wayy better than I expected. We need more of these places and learn from Asia!! It was…read morebetter than some of the boba stores I visited on my trip. No boba, but jellies and it's basically a giant refrigerator. Great service and chill price

Great little boba spot! Order on kiosk and we were surprised with some promotion deals!…read more We had lavender matcha, creme brutle matcha, and a boba latte and all were great. Cute drinks with nice plastic bottles. Quick service

I really liked the cup design of the drinks! They were so cute. I like that it was a soda can top…read moreinstead of the usual plastic tops! The drinks came out fairly quickly even though the place was busy near closing. There are some seats inside if you do want to sit, but there's not a ton of space. For the drinks, I really liked the Thai tea latte. You can't adjust the sugar but it wasn't that sweet to me and it was soo good. The flavor was really strong. The mango lemonade was also really good! The lemonade made it nice and tart, but it was still at a good sweetness level. I would definitely love to come back and try it again if I'm in Chicago :)

One of the BEST milk teas I've had!! Not based on quality of tea leaves or anything, but just cuz…read moreeven the 100% sweet was the perfect amount, in addition to their super unique milk mochi topping. It felt a bit like pudding but more creamy, a bit like burrata texture?? Absolutely obsessed, and most boba stores don't have this topping as an option. It was holiday season, so you could add a $1 to get it served in an adorable gingerbread bottle. We got to pick our own mini crochet hat and scarf!! The drink came out very quickly and you order from a tablet. Perfect for pictures inside, the decor was so cute!

I ordered using the kiosk, a signature that milk tea with boba and I'd recommend it. Not too sweet…read moreand didn't taste artificial. Echoing other reviews, a bit pricier for the size that you get. Quick service and clean. They have WiFi but you'll need to ask them for the password. Cute and simple space with 3 tables of 2 chairs each and a long table by the window with 4 stools. There is an outlet by the first table They do not have public bathrooms. So if you're looking to study, I'd recommend a different place. Otherwise, this is an ideal for a quick stop.

I've been coming many times now since it's in a super convenient location to me. Decent place for…read moreboba drinks and popcorn chicken. Their boba is consistently cooked nicely so that's definitely a plus. Popcorn chicken is also good although not authentically Taiwanese style, but still tasty (I get them with the sour plum flavor and spicy). Inside has a small seating area. Their operating hour is quite short, I wish they would open earlier or later! Their menu is also not as full as the location in Chinatown, much limited options at this location (both drinks and snacks).

Come on, Ume Tea - you just need to do better…read more This location is extremely dirty and unhygienic - the place has grime and marks all over the place (floors, walls, seating areas), and there are insects/gnats just flying around. The staff aren't helpful, and you'll have to do the ordering on their kiosk. I wanted to check out their Surprise Cups, but they were all out, and the plushes that you could purchase were 'sold out'. No dice, Ume Tea. +extremely dirty! +unavailable items +unhelpful staff