DELICIOUS! I was exploring the area and had to stop by and get a drink here because it looked good! I got the taro green tea latte and it was a 10/10! The barista gave us a free drink to try which is the pink and yellow one in the pic, and it was soooo good! it tasted like a strawberry mango slushie. He was so sweet and patient because we did not know what to order, so the fact that he gave us a drink to try was very kind. I definitely will be back to try new flavors! read more

Tealicious Bubble - red bean smoothie, taro green tea latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

This is a cool little bubble tea shop that is open late. There was only 1 person working (I think he was the owner) on Friday night, so service was a little slow (even with you a placing your order on one of the kiosks). He was working hard making drinks but we still ended up waiting almost 20 minutes for a bubble tea. read more

Tealicious Bubble - Bubble Tea Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Really like the bubble waffle at Tealicious. Just the right texture and flavor. I also had a red bean milk smoothie which brought me back to my childhood memories. The space is great for socializing with friends. Kiosk for ordering and the staff was friendly and helpful on getting our order right. Would definitely come back. It's a good place read more

Tealicious Bubble - Bubble waffle - Bubble Tea Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

The bubble waffles were such a great sweet treat. we dropped in here, after having lunch nearby, before heading back to the city . I ended up just getting the regular bubble waffle. Man, was it good! Perfectly sweet. Freshly made. And perfect texture. I skipped the ice cream since I was having it in the car but kinda wish I'd add some. Regardless it was great. read more

Tealicious Bubble - Bubble Tea Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

About a 2.5: Tealicious Bubble is located in DT Evanston, and seems to be a popular spot for the local high and NU students. Their menu offers various lattes, milk teas, smoothies, and fruit teas, as well as bento meals, egg waffles, and soups. I ordered: +the Japanese Matcha Strawberry Latte - this was not a good drink at all, as it was flavorless - I was confused in how it could be so since it had strawberry puree in it; it was super watery and was tossed +an Original Egg Waffle - this was pretty good - I think it may have been slightly overcooked, as it was more browned up and more 'crispy'; however, the batter that they used was good flavor Staff were friendly, but they seemed a bit overwhelmed with any additional customers that may have walked in. I had to wait close to 30+ minutes for my order, which I thought was kind of ridiculous. Extremely limited metered street parking around the area; your best bet is to park a few blocks away, if you're driving. +avoid the drinks +slightly overcooked egg waffles +overwhelmed staff +limited metered street parking read more

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I go here about once a week and have always had a positive experience. The food (which I've admiringly only had once) is mediocre, but the smoothies are delicious. The prices are reasonable and the atmosphere is laid back. The staff is younger but have always been prompt and courteous. I will definitely be going back for boba! read more

Came here on a Sunday (they close at 5). Parking was right in front so that was super convenient. Walked inside and on the right side there was a cute wall filled with mini plushies for pictures. The cashier was super nice and friendly. We ordered Brown Sugar Milk Bubble Tea, a Brown Sugar Latte with Tapioca, a Thai Ice Tea with tapioca and an original Egg Waffle, because the manager said they ran out of the green tea. The wait was short and everything tasted good. Come check this place out if you are ever in the area! read more

All i can say is WATERMELON STRAWBERRY BLACK TEA. omg! I love this so much I keep craving it. I also ordered 2 bubble waffle which i didnt eat right away and it was still so good when I had it. The only complain I have is parking is soooo freakin hard!!! Lol Can u please open a branch in skokie? We need a good bubble tea place here. Lol Kidding aside (but not entirely kidding with openong a branch in skokie lol) I would go back again and again and again just for the Watermelon Strawberry Black Tea. But definitely want to try more drinks on the menu. read more

Tealicious Bubble - Bubble Tea Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

I got the Jasmine green tea with boba. The service here was speedy and the staff were super friendly. They offer a wide variety of boba and beverage options. This is a great place to hangout with friends or to go on a date, I highly recommend coming here. The interior and ambiance was nice! The area was clean and the lighting was sufficient. It's in the heart of downtown Evanston so it's a great location to do plenty of activities nearby. read more

Tealicious Bubble - Ambience Interior View - Bubble Tea Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Tealicious is located in downtown Evanston. When you enter there's a long ramp but once you get inside you're greeted by a squishmellow wall! I had the Japanese Matcha which was a bit watered down but it was super warm inside so I'm thinking it melted super quickly. But what I LOVED was the matcha egg waffle! You could get it with ice cream and the fixings if you wanted but I wanted to try it by itself and it was DELICIOUS! read more

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Such delicious bubble tea!!! I Go the passion fruit green tea and absolutely delicious. I wish there was more locations! There's this plush wall inside to take pictures which is so cute. Plenty of seating to chill. read more

Tealicious Bubble - Bubble Tea Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

I have been craving Thai milk tea for the last couple weeks and finally decided to grab it from Tealicious Bubble on my day off with my mom. When I saw that their menu also had egg waffles and popcorn chicken, I ordered those as well. And even though my mom said she didn't want anything to drink, I ordered her a taro milk tea with taro balls. I've been here before for bubble tea but I never had any of the food. I would rate this experience a 2.5/3 based on the food alone. The popcorn chicken today was a miss. It could possibly be an off day for them - they were totally besieged with orders once they opened so I'm not sure if that played a roll. The chicken pieces weren't properly battered. Taiwanese popcorn chicken should be lightly battered...this was more like sparsely battered. I've definitely had better popcorn chicken. The egg waffles were a miss too. They tasted mediocre. In my opinion, the best egg waffles you can smell a mile away. These weren't like that. The matcha one had a very very faint matcha flavor. If it wasn't for the color on the egg waffles distinguishing the difference, I would've thought both were the same ones. It was quite disappointing since I know there's another spot just 5 mins away that does egg waffles really well. What I really like about Tealicious Bubble is that they have a lot of non dairy options and that you can substitute a non dairy milk with no additional cost. I requested about 25%/50% sweetness for the Thai milk tea and it totally hit the spot. It's my first time trying the taro from here and I was surprised to see that it was fresh and not the usual purple powder. I can see why Tealicious Bubble made it to Yelp's Top 25 Places to Drink in the Chicago North Shore - they do drinks well. read more

Tealicious Bubble - April 2023 - Thai Milk Tea & Taro Bubble w/ Milk, popcorn chicken, matcha egg waffle and regular egg waffle. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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I love the strawberry matcha latte here. It's layered in the cup, so you can see the strawberry tea at the bottom, a milk layer in the middle, and the matcha on top. And even after it's all shaken together, you can still taste both the matcha and strawberry. Not all boba shops can do that successfully. I also tried their bubble waffle with ice cream topped with fruit, which was delicious. The matcha waffle doesn't really have a discernible matcha flavor, but it does make for a cute picture for the gram. And isn't that what we're all really after? read more

Tealicious Bubble - Matcha Egg Waffle - Bubble Tea Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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the mango matcha latte has no mango taste and tastes like water. the boba is decent though. read more

Tealicious Bubble - Mango Matcha Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Such a cute plushie wall that's great for photos and LOVE this place for their taro boba! My go-to drink is the wintermelon milk tea with taro boba! They are nice and let me substitute the regular boba for taro boba free of charge. Not many boba shops (or really any...) offer taro boba as a topping and they do it so well here. Tastes a little more like taro mochi in texture, but authentic taro, not artificial. I live in the city but will drive to Evanston to get boba here--that's how much I enjoy the taro boba! The drinks are all good and made with real tea too. A bit on the sweeter side so tone down the sugar level if you don't like yours as sugary. read more

Tealicious Bubble - Traditional Wintermelon Milk Tea - Large with taro boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

This might be my favorite place for boba in evanston. The food is nice and the prices are pretty standard, but the drinks are really great. I always get the taro boba milk green tea, which is delicious and maybe one of the better taro teas I've tried. A lot of the other flavors are really good too, and they have some unique ones. read more

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4.5/5, rounded to 5/5 Is boba just better outside of Chicago? These boba places seem to indicate it's a possibility. I loved the tea flavor, the fact that it was not overly sweet. I especially loved the brown sugar tea latte, and I only tried a few sips. The tapioca was only okay, but the rest of the drink was very solid. Highly recommend! read more

Tealicious Bubble - Assam Milk Tea, Brown Sugar Bubble Tea Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

I recently returned to Tealicious after a 2-year hiatus and am happy to report that the bubble tea here still reigns supreme. Bubble tea has honestly never been the same since leaving Evanston, as the boba here is top-tier. It's laughable that Mogee Tea is across the street, as they will never triumph over Tealicious! Tealicious slays. read more

This review is based on their bento box only!! I am not big on boba so I can't speak to the quality of theirs. Tealicious offers a very spacious and comfortable environment for dining and even studying, especially in comparison to Evanston's many other bubble tea establishments. If you come here, though, I would stick to the tea; the bento box is pricey for what it is. Dined: December 7, 2022 read more

Tealicious Bubble - Bubble Tea Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

This place is awesome! The bubble tea is delicious and the ambience is fun. I'll be back. read more

Tealicious Bubble - Bubble Tea Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Fun little hangout in downtown Evanston, I ordered an egg waffle original and matcha. Crunchy, chewy center and enough flavor to snack on it's own. Especially the matcha flavor. I also tried the black sugar tea boba and I was delighted that it was customizable, I asked for less sugar and it was perfect for me. The lunch bentos look great, I will have to go again for more of the menu. I only wish parking was easier around there, and they didn't have my favorite coffee boba, but the black sugar tea was very nice. read more

Tealicious Bubble - Matcha Egg Waffle, Brown Sugar Bubble Tea Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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Wheelchair accessible! What a great Place! Loving the boba tea places as this summer is my first time trying it out! I had the Strawberry Lemonade with Strawberry Popping Boba. It was the perfect sweetness & the Boba was an awesome addition! The egg waffle was nice and soft. Made to order so take a little bit. My SO had the Jasmine Milk Green Tea made with Oat Milk and it was very nice. Not too sweet. The Squishmallow wall is adorable! read more

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Tealicious, in my opinion, is the best place for boba in Evanston, as the actual pearls are homemade! The taro pearls are the best and I always add them to every drink I order. I love the food offerings they have as well, as they feature different Taiwanese style bento boxes, such as braised pork belly or popcorn chicken, and each bento I've tried is flavorful and cooked well. I would say that the bento boxes are just a little on the higher end of pricing given the relatively smaller portion size, but that's just my own opinion. Regardless, I will be back to visit to try the other bento boxes and drinks on the menu! (Tip: if you have NU wildcard, you get a discount on your purchase so make sure to show it to the cashier!) read more

Tealicious Bubble - Brown Sugar Bubble Tea Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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They're open! I think this is a new favorite spot for me. I got a few things: 1. Mung bean milk smoothie - slightly sweet, pale green bean. If you like red bean flavored things, you should give this one a try too. It has a more subtle flavor. This is a new item on their menu. I really enjoyed this and I hope to get it again! More mung beans for me please!! Mung beans are also known to be very nutritious. 2. Popcorn chicken bento - I've gotten the popcorn chicken once before and LOVED it. Very juicy. The bento comes with some broccoli/cauliflower, rice, tea egg. I think the popcorn chicken as a "snack" is the best deal, but if you want a complete meal, get a bento! 3. Red bean soup - I really like red beans. This soup is more on the "liquidy" side, rather than a thick paste. It has a subtle sweet flavor. I wish there was something like mochi balls in there! I'm looking forward to coming back! read more

This is a smallish, newish (2.5 years), and popular Taiwanese bubble tea shop.  We dropped in for a light Saturday night dinner/snack and had their stewed pork bento box ($11.99), a plain egg waffle ($4.99), and a large and colorful Japanese matcha strawberry latte ($6.49).  The classic Taiwanese stewed pork dish was delicious.  The egg waffle was hot and fresh right off the griddle.  The latte was also delectable, and it was nice to be able to customize the sugar (little) and ice levels (none).  I'm no bubble tea connoisseur, and there are so many flavor combinations, but I saw this one was a popular as well as visually enticing choice, and after tasting I agree on it's popularity - it's refreshing and good.  It was vibrant and busy and we were able to grab the last table.  A nice, fun Evanston stop for us. read more

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okay today we went to tealicious and we met this ANGEL worker Judah who was sosososo kind to us, complimented us, gave us awesome recommendations and even asked us what music we liked and then played it on the speaker. also not to mention the boba was SO GOOD OMGGGG anyways if you see Judah at tealicious make sure to tip GOOODDD!!! read more

We craved for boba while visiting Evanston, IL. We ordered pineapple-passion fruit green tea with boba and wintermelon/lemonade with boba. Both drinks were on the sweet side but refreshing. Service is great. read more

Tealicious Bubble - Pineapple Passion Fruit Pulp Green Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Went here to pick up a to go order. Came a little later than the designated pick up time, so I figured I can just quickly grab my food and go like usual. When I arrived, my order was nowhere to be seen and the two ladies in the cashier had no idea what was going on. They had to call the owner/manager because they had no idea what I was talking about. What's even more baffling is even the manager didn't know what happened to my order, like they had no clue that they're affiliated with the food ordering app ChowNow. They did eventually find my order receipt, but I had to wait for them to finish preparing my food. This is not my first time ordering pick up, so I don't know why they're confused. I'm only giving stars because their pork stew bento is so good. Also, when I got there, the place was pretty empty, except for one table with the ppl already drinking their bobas. The two gals were just chatting with each other without checking whether they had an incoming to go order or not. One was apologetic while the other seemed offended that I was irritated for being inconvenienced by their mishap. Really disappointed, since I've been going here for years. read more

TEAlicious is handling the pandemic pretty well; even with precautions in place, it is very popular. I stopped by with two friends when we were in the area and tried it for the first time. My friend was excited to see the strawberry matcha on the drinks menu, it reminded of us the classic Boba Guys drink. I ordered the four seasons milk oolong tea which was only $4. I asked for half sugar and less ice, and they did exactly that. Pretty straightforward and while the drink wasn't out of this world amazing, it was still very decent for the price. I definitely would stop by more often if it was closer to me! They have a very cute wall full of plushies and enough space inside for different groups to socially distance while waiting. The interior is very clean and looks like a great environment, but of course once you have your drink you are expected to be out the door. The workers were pretty on top of handling many orders at once. The drinks came out pretty fast but the bento box my friend ordered took awhile (10-15 minutes). While the delay is understandable, they unfortunately got her order wrong and made the wrong food, which we took anyway. read more

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I have a new obsession with bubble tea places and this was one probably the best I've been to near where I live. They have so many options and the prices are pretty decent. The prices are also decent. They made my smoothie and my partners order really fast and efficient. I also really loved the vibe of this place and will be coming back very soon! read more

Tealicious Bubble - Bubble Tea Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Stopped in on a Saturday evening, again and was not disappointed. There were only a handful of customers, and our order was taken promptly. We had the same drinks as our last visit, except by husband had a mango strawberry smoothie. The smoothie was fresh and the blend of mango and strawberry resulted in a sweet drink. This still is one of the best boba cafes . read more

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I liked my brown sugar iced milk drink. There's plenty of tables and seats and open space. The temperature inside needs to be much cooler when outside is so hot. The price does not match the cup size. $5 should be for a large cup size, not small. Matcha egg waffles did not taste like matcha but the texture is tasty. read more

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super cute taiwanese spot! authentic. found 100 dollar bill on the table (gave it to staff cus it seemed like a trap)

Loved the brown sugar milk tea with lychee jelly instead of boba. Brown sugar is generally pretty sweet so it can't hurt to adjust the sweetness level. They have an extensive menu with a big selection of teas and smoothies that should satisfy most people's boba cravings. The place is very clean and well-kept. They have a wall filled with Puchin stuffed animals. Fast friendly service too! read more

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A bit pricey, but the food and drinks deliver when it comes to flavor here. The smoothie is well balanced, made with fresh fruit and had a great consistency. The flavors are pronounced and sweetness is reasonable. The egg waffle is crispy on the outside yet almost fluffy on the inside. The flavor is perfectly between that of a waffle and custard, making it one of the best versions I've had in the area. Service is friendly and there is a good variety of both food and drink options available. Overall, a nice place to stop by if you are looking for a quick snack or delicious drink. read more

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Hubby and I were excited to try a new bubble tea place in the area. We came on July 4th and all of the tables were occupied. He ordered the brown sugar bubble tea and I had the jasmine green milk tea and asked for no sugar. However, when I received my drink all I could taste was sugar and it could not be overlooked. I'm not sure if they forgot and made it with full sugar but they remade it for me. The second time it was still sweet but better than the original. Hubby also asked for half sugar and his drink was super sweet as well. read more

Tealicious Bubble - Bubble Tea Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

I love Boba Guys and had to try the strawberry matcha latte. The boba is chewy and lightly sweetened -- basically it's edible. The strawberry matcha latte was reminiscent of Boba Guys, but quality and taste was just below the bar. Since there are no other shops offering this drink, I would definitely come back to get my fix. My partner got the jasmine milk tea at 3/4 sweet, which was a good level. Still sweet, but not sickeningly so. The prices here are on the higher side. Two drinks cost us just over $10! Plenty of seating inside. Service is average. read more

Tealicious Bubble - Matcha strawberry latte, comes with boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Score: 3.5/4 out of 5 I'm on a journey trying to visit various bubble tea spots in the Chicagoland area. I ordered their signature brown sugar bubble tea with milk and added tapioca as my topping. The overall quality was very good! They cover the bottom and sides of the cup with brown sugar syrup and then add the milk. You got to really shake the drink in order for the milk and syrup to really blend and incorporate all flavors in the drink. I shook mine until all the syrup was dissolved. Their boba is white and you can def tell it's made in house. They are a bit smaller than what I'm used to and they were definitely sweeter than most. The reason for my score is because I think the flavor was a bit too much for my taste. It's extremely sweet. But I do want to go back and try other flavors because I do honestly think their drinks are quality. They should also consider lowering their prices too.. read more

Tealicious Bubble - Bubble Tea Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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If you want fresh ingredients and most importantly, fresh boba, this is the place for you! Some of the best pearls I've had to date! Had a great experience at Tealicious Bubble and I highly recommend a stop by if you're ever in the downtown Evanston area! Strawberry Matcha Latte: Okay first, this drink is aesthetically so pretty with a gradient matcha green, milk white, and strawberry red. The matcha flavor was strong and the crushed strawberries on bottom was a surprisingly nice touch and made the drink taste fresh. Taro Bubble Green Tea Latte: My brother and I were kind of confused why this drink wasn't purple when we received it & then realized it's because Tealicious uses real taro in their drink!! The drink tasted sweet and earthy with taro bits on the bottom. Brown Sugar Bubble Tea Latte: Tealicious' version of the trendy brown sugar boba had a very thick layer of brown sugar syrup on the bottom and (do I dare say) the ratio for milk to brown sugar was perfect. Basically drinking sugar milk- there is nothing to dislike! read more

Tealicious Bubble - Japanese Matcha Strawberry Latte, Taro Bubble with Milk, Brown Sugar Bubble Tea Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

I came across this place while looking for a different place that I was going to visit in Evanston. Just by its name, TEAlicious BUBBLE caught my attention. I immediately looked up the menu on their website and liked what I saw. So I decided to check it out while hangin' out in Evanston. The night I went there, they were busy, which is good. The shop is well lit and it has a decent size sitting area. There's a menu on the wall, left of the service counter, that shows the different drinks this place has to offer (see one of my photos). I was impressed by their variety. There's a full menu on the wall behind the service counter/ kitchen. I asked the girl at the register who was taking our order what she would recommend for the first time visitors and what were their popular drinks. She said to go with the Brown Sugar Milk Bubble Tea or Bubble Tea Latte. I remembered from Hong Kong trip from earlier in the year that my wife and were on a mission to find this one popular joint there for Brown Sugar Milk Tea but we couldn't make it. So I opted to go for the Brown Sugar Bubble Tea Latte. The girl who took my order asked how much ice and sugar I wanted in my drink. There's a sign on the counter by the register that indicated the amount of ice and sugar you can choose to have for your drinks. I thought that was neat. The wait for our order wasn't long. I liked my drink a lot. It not only looked good but tasted pretty good as well. I became a fan. I liked TEAlicious a lot. From the welcoming atmosphere and relaxed vibe, reasonably priced items, a good variety on the menu to good service, TEAlicious is a nice place to enjoy beverages and ice cream (they carry Hershey's ice-cream) and hangout with whomever you are there with. I definitely recommend checking out this place. read more

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