One of Aurora's (Chicago Suburbs) Best Boba Tea Spots!…read more After traveling around the world and tasting boba from Taiwan to Singapore, I can confidently say that Vannie House in Aurora delivers some of the best tapioca pearls I've had in the U.S. The pearls are perfectly chewy, fresh, and absolutely on par with the quality I've experienced in top-tier Asian tea shops. One thing I really appreciate is the tapioca-to-drink ratio. Most boba shops either overload you with pearls or drown everything in too much liquid. Vannie House nails the balance, every sip and scoop feels intentional and well crafted. I tried several drinks on my visit: M9 (modified with Thai Tea) -- Smooth, flavorful, and extremely well blended. A3 Orange Peach with Black Tea -- Sweet, refreshing, and surprisingly layered in flavor. Hot Chai Tea -- Rich, warm, and incredibly smooth. Easily one of the best chai teas I've had at any boba shop. The interior decor is also a standout, clean, modern, cozy, and aesthetically designed. It's the kind of place you actually want to sit and enjoy your drink rather than rush out. Huge shoutout to Niko, whose recommendations were absolutely on point. Friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, exactly the kind of service that keeps you coming back. If you're in Aurora and looking for high-quality boba tea, Vannie House (my #47 Boba Tea Spot) is a must-try. I'll 100% be returning whenever I'm in the area.

The ambiance is really nice! Great place to hang out or study with your friends. The service was…read morealright, they were nice and offered us some samples of other tea. The weird part was asking if i had a punch card and when i said no they didn't offer me one either? Either way, i got the taro strawberry smoothie and a hazelnut iced coffee. Neither of us enjoyed the drinks because they're very syrup heavy resulting in a drink that's wayyyyy too sweet. It just tastes like drinking concentrated syrup and powder blended/mixed with milk. Barely tasted any taro. Having some real ingredients like frozen strawberries with taro powder is what I'd expect at this price point. Not both ingredients being powdered and syrups. The tapioca itself was really good, soft and not too chewy. But there's just way too much of it, you're eating boba more than enjoying a drink. The brown sugar syrup that the boba sits in doesn't help with the additional sweetness in the drink. Wouldn't recommend for real drinks

boba is so old. not fresh at all. won't be returning. not worth anything at all.worst place ever..read more

A friend and I checked out Voltage since we are both boba connisseurs, haha. They have a variety of…read morechoices and two sizes. She went with taro coconut and I mango raspberry. The boba barista actually made a bit too much for each of us so he put the overage in smaller cups and suggested we trade so we could try both flavors. Good idea! I actually preferred hers; the mango raspberry was good but sweeter than I expected. Voltage is connected to Mr Broast chicken. If you're looking for a jolt of flavor, come here for your bubble tea!

ALWAYS SAVE ROOM FOR DESSERT! After having dinner in the area, a group of 8 of was were looking to…read moresatisfy our sweet tooth craving. Several wanted custard whiles others wanted boba. Everest has both! I tried the lotus biscoff cookie butter avalanche (reg size) and LOVED it. The vanilla custard is creamy, delicious and has the perfect texture. I tried my husband's chocolate based avalanche and equally enjoyed the chocolate custard as well. ...I don't like that I'm admitting this.. LOL.. but I finished my entire sweet treat in 1 sitting while my husband had leftovers. This place had my self control out the window, it really is a great spot to end the night at. Andy's vs Everest? My vote is for Everest in all aspects. Service was quick, quality of desserts are top notch and the space itself is inviting with 25ish places to sit. It also has a very cute photo op spot!

Found this spot after my friends couldn't decide between getting boba for dessert or ice cream /…read morecustard. We were pleasantly surprised to discover a business that could serve both of these needs so that we didn't split our group after having a delicious meal at Xi'an cuisine. The interior here is quite fun, similar to other spots in the Naperville area. There's several nice opportunities for creating social media worthy pictures and the amount of seating is fairly good for a dessert spot. The menu isn't the trendiest as it covers popular options for custard and bubble tea, but not the more unique options available in some other restaurants in the area. If it weren't located near a competitive market in the Naperville / Aurora area, this would rank a bit higher as you'll find more here than lots of spots in the Schaumburg to Oakbrook area. Presentation is a bit on the simpler side, but still fairly good. The quality of the ingredients was pretty good as well. Service wasn't super fast as there was only 1 person preparing all the orders, though the wait was surprisingly not too long. Prices feel a little on the higher side, but not unreasonable given the area.

We were passing by special tea in Naperville so decided to give it a try! The place is super cute…read moreinside with tons of colorful seating, artsy decor, a wall of teddy bears filled with tiny beads, and so many unique trinkets! We decided to try out the mango jasmine fruit tea which is one of their most popular drinks. The service was super quick and the drink was ready in minutes! The tea was a little too sweet for my liking but the mango and jasmine flavors were both very apparent! The prices are reasonable and there is tons of variety for everyone! We could definitely come back again to try out their brown sugar milk tea which was also on their very popular menu! Great quick spot for boba tea if you're in the area!

Ambiance - place is clean and have nice decorations…read more Service - friendly staff but only one taking orders and making drinks Food - Its ok... I was expecting more ovaltine flavor. It can better.

Ma Tea house was my first introduction to boba when I was in high school. That was over 10 years…read moreago at this point, and I'm so glad this place is still up and running in the Fox Valley Mall. I don't come to the mall much any more, but when I do I always try to stop here. In my opinion, Ma Tea House is the most authentic bubble/boba tea you can get in the area (credentials: I've been to Taiwan!). The flavors are so strong and rich, they don't fill your cup up with 95% ice, and the tapioca is amazing. I've gotten a wide variety of drinks from here but my go to is the coffee milk tea with tapioca. Every other place I've been to that I've tried coffee milk tea at always falls short, I'm always comparing it to Ma's. I've also tried their Bao buns and liked them a lot! The people who work here are very sweet, I love interacting with them and I truly do believe they deserve the business. I know the Fox Valley Mall isn't what it used to be, and most of the anchor stores are closed, but I promise you this is a hidden gem tucked away in a vacant anchor store spot in the mall that's worth every penny.

Located in the Fox Valley Mall. This is a great place to get a drink. They have a lot of options to…read morechoose from.

I would highly recommend it for anyone who wants to have fun do something different great for…read moreadults and kids. You don't have to be an expert golfer. They have fun games like the Angry Birds atmosphere is so fun and energetic. The service is excellent. The waiters are fast efficient make excellent recommendations. The food was all a 10 the drinks were 10. We had an amazing time adults and kids you were very accommodating to people with disabilities. The merchant was top-notch. Worth the money definitely be going back.

I order fresas con crema and all they did was put one scoop and the rest is crema... whole cup of…read morejust crema.

The owner is super kind and thoughtful. He even put less ice in ours for us to get more tea and…read moreeverything was freshly brewed. Really pretty decor too - loved the floral installations hanging from the ceiling!!

The staff and interior were very friendly, clean, and a fun place to chill while drinking the boba…read morewith friends. The tea + gelato is an interesting twist... The actual beverage was ok. Mango Passion is my go to, but their blended version was a bit different in taste than what I experience at other boba shops. Had more of a tart taste to it. The tapioca pearls were not all fully cooked, maybe was a last minute batch, IDK. We did get there slightly before closing. But, that was slightly disappointing. But, will give it another try not near closing and see if it can redeem itself from bad tapioca pearls.

This place was really empty when we came in on the weekend. We got our drinks pretty quickly but…read morefelt like my milk tea was too watered down. When I had Sharetea in Dallas it was creamy and fresh didn't have the bitter taste of the tea. There is plenty of seating inside.

Mango passion fruit with mango popper this was good!…read more The process was quick and easy to

This is officially the go-to spot for my wife and me here in the Naperville/Aurora area! Every time…read morewe visit Pho Noodle Station, the food and service are incredibly consistent. We've brought traveling friends and family here, and it never misses. The portion sizes are fantastic--we highly recommend the Shrimp Spring Rolls and the Viet Taste Starter Platter, which is an amazing deal. For our main courses, we usually go with the V032 Pho Dac Biet (the broth is so comforting!) and the V070 Double 'B' Banh Mi. Occasionally, I'll opt for the V062 Marinated Pork Chop with Honey Sausage and Fried Eggs, which is always delicious. Located in Pacifica Square near the Fox Valley Mall, it's such a fun, cozy atmosphere. They usually play acoustic guitar covers of pop songs in the background, which adds a really nice touch to the experience. If you're looking for high-quality, consistent Vietnamese food, this is the place!

Came for dinner with a big group. The space is big, lots of seating, the staff were friendly, and…read moreservice was quick. I got the V045 which is pho with Well Done Beef Brisket, Eye Round Steak Slices, Tripe, which I usually get when I go to a Pho Noodle Station location. The pho came out and the first few bites satisfied the pho craving. But the cuts of meat weren't the best and the broth didn't taste fresh. It was hard to finish the bowl, although the portion size was generous. It probably didn't help that we were seated next to the kitchen, and the doors would swing open every few minutes and smells of dish soap would waft through. I usually love Pho Noodle Station, especially the location in Champaign, but this was a disappointing experience. Not sure if the stores are related, but I wish the quality was as good as that location.

Decided to try 9Bar during Aurora Restaurant week. $19.99 Prix fixe menu of Chicken Gyoza, Shrimp…read moreTempura, Crab Rangoon appetizers, Pork Belly Ramen and Fried Chicken, served with Tonkatsu Ramen and Mochi Ice Cream for dessert which was a pretty good deal. Also they have a pretty decent looking bar where they have a good selection of Boba shakes & teas. They also serve cocktails but most interesting is that they have a very nice selection of Japanese Single Malt Scotch, they even have Yamazaki & Hakushu. Overall, the food was very flavorful but I found the pork belly meat was rather thick cut which made the bite too fatty. I mentioned this to the server (she might also have been the manager) who said that totally understands because some customers have mentioned it before. She told me I could have requested for the meat to be cut thinner. Well, maybe next time because I was not offered that option when I ordered.

Overall the food was pretty good, not my favorite of ramen shops I have eaten at but overall tasty,…read moreand the amount of food for the price is great. Restaurant itself is clean and a good atmosphere, service was good which is always a plus. Recommend at least trying this place out if you're in the area!