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    TBaar - Chicago

    4.2 (41 reviews)
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    Jason L.

    If you're looking for the one of the beat boba tea in Chicago, this little gem is worth the trip. It's a small, cozy boba shop with a welcoming atmosphere--perfect for grabbing a drink to-go or enjoying at one of the few available seats. While space is limited, the intimate vibe adds to its charm. The menu has a wide range of milk teas, fruit teas, and specialty drinks, all customizable for sweetness and ice levels. The tapioca pearls are consistently fresh and perfectly chewy--never mushy or hard. My go-to is the classic brown sugar milk tea, but their matcha latte and taro milk tea are also must-tries. Service is fast and friendly, and prices are reasonable for the quality. If you're searching Yelp for fresh boba tea near me or want a bubble tea shop in Chicago that delivers on both taste and service, this place should be at the top of your list. Pro tip: It's not a big hangout spot, so come early if you want a seat, or order ahead for pickup.

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    Elizabeth R.

    Cute location and great service. Drinks are always on point. They have a lot of cute stuff.

    Samantha B.

    Perfectly located! The staff was super bubbly upon walking in so that was nice. It's a small location so not too much sitting area but I recommend this spot. The drink i got was super food and refreshing.

    Grapefruit & Yogurt
    Anita P.

    Super cute boba shop in river north! My friends and I were looking to kill some time before dinner and stopped by. I got the grapefruit and yogurt drink which was super creamy and tangy. I was kinda worried that flavor combo would curdle or something strange but it ended up actually being really nice and refreshing! There isn't much seating inside so it's more of a grab and go places. There's also self serve kiosks for quick service as well.

    Natalie M.

    TBaar located in Chicago is one of the best boba shops I have ever been in. The inside: For starters, the interior was super cute, very city like, and had nice lofi music. It is small, only about four customers can really be inside. But the design of the menu was very clear and simple, it was very clean, and had nice decor. From what I could see, the counters, the machinery, and the glass of all windows were kept clean on an hourly basis. The service: The nice gentleman who took my order was very sweet and kind. He definitely loved his job, and loved seeing smiles on his customers faces. The customer connect is very strong at this establishment. He read back my order to make sure that it was correct, and knew exactly how to answer my questions about their menu. He was very happy to be there. The boba tea: I ordered a brown sugar bubble tea with milk foam, and it was so amazing. It was visually stunning, which I complimented him on, and tasted like no other. This is definitely one of the best boba shops I have ever been into. And I go to a lot of boba shops! Overall opinion: I definitely appreciate the modern aesthetic that this shop gives. It's very welcoming, very cute, and has amazing service. The beverage I had was outstanding, and I can bet the other drinks are too. Definitely give this place your money!!

    Black Bubble Milk Black Tea
    Janki P.

    Was in the area and ordered a black milk bubble tea half sweet and it was perfect. Different taste than other places, but in a good way! Quick, friendly service, too. Highly recommend giving it a try.

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    Kendall B.

    I came back because it's so good!! New fav boba place!! Love my go to drink and the staff are so friendly. The store is so cute too!

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    Grace Y.

    Stopped by for a Lychee Lime Green Tea which was a nice refreshing drink. This is definitely a grab-and-go location, as it's small with very limited seating. I ordered the Steamed Pork Bao Bun as a snack, which I didn't realize was actually from Kyuramen (I believe it's connected to TBaar). The pork belly was fatty and the special sauce was tasty.

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    Jess A.

    Fairly priced boba in River North! I have tried their Thai Tea (at Kyuramen) and now have tried their Green Milk Tea! Very good quality and not overly sweet! One thing I wish they had was more seating. There are only 3 seats but they are probably more for to-go orders anyway. Great place to get boba downtown!

    Brown sugar boba milk tea (only size available is medium) for this drink

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    I love that this is one of the few boba places in Chicago to use real fruit! I actually really enjoy this place and go here very often

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    Loved the sea salt milk foam green tea! Will definitely stop by again the next time I'm in town.

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