Lots of variety. They have screens that you can order on. I really liked the signature drink with…read morepudding. There's some seating. People were nice enough.

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!

Very cute tiny boba tea spot in Lincoln Park!…read more I had the ocean milk tea - loved the colours more than anything else! Just the right amount of sweet and the size was perfect too. Would definitely go back there and try more!

It's a cute small store and I had their oolong milk tea (no tapioca) and the peach green tea with…read morelychee jelly. Both drinks were really good. The milk tea was rich with good ratio of tea and milk. The peach tea was light and refreshing. Easy to adjust sweetness! Tapioca is very fresh and soft! Def would come back

Super cute spot with friendly staff!…read more Love the variety here of mochi donuts, Korean corn dogs, and drinks! They have a rotating menu of specialty flavors every week for the donuts. I really enjoyed the yuzu refresher-esque drink I had! It wasn't too sweet, They have some seating in the front and in the back. Love they also host events with various groups in the area. Metered street parking is available and public trans is accessible.

This may be my favorite dessert spot in the city - I think the mochi donuts are a light dessert…read morethat are always rotating fun and interesting flavors. They also have corn dogs and drinks - I've had one of their (I believe) Korean style corn dogs once and it was good and I definitely will come back to have more flavors / next time I'm craving a Korean corn dog. But what really brings me back to this cute space with kind staff is keeping an eye out on the new, inventive flavors they keep coming up with. Sorry to other Mochinuts, but these are the best flavors (and execution) I've seen compared to any other Mochinut. Also I've talked to the owner while ordering and she is so sweet and kind.

Good location in a busy part of Lakeview, bright interior and quite a bit of seating for a small…read morelocation Unfortunately those were the only positives. Ordered the mango pomelo with sago pearls. It definitely tasted watered down and the mango was very fibrous. The person taking my order was a bit rude but the person who served my order was fine. Used the bathroom and it wasn't very clean. The menu was sticky and had a short hair stuck to it. Overall not a good experience, sadly!

Tsaocaa is the cutest milk tea shop in Chicago! Their wall is lined with colorful plushies great…read morefor a photo op. Bring your kids and friends.

At the Taiwanese, I was very excited to try this restaurant since there aren't many Taiwanese…read moreplaces in Chicago. Taipei Cafe is a small restaurant in Lakeview. There aren't many seats available so it feels like a semi boba shop as well. To sum it up, I would say it is ~70 to 80% authentic, which is not bad in my opinion. Braised Pork Over Rice 招牌滷肉飯: The presentation was beautiful and the flavor was actually pretty good. In Taiwan, this dish is usually more on the sweeter side, due to the sugar and shallots added. Here, it is more peppery and savory, and the flavor was actually really good. The beans and the mustard greens were very delicious as well. Even though the flavor profile is slightly different, this was well made and something I would come back for. Noodles with black pepper sauce 胡椒鐵板麵: traditionally this dish is called蘑菇鐵板麵, which uses mushrooms, black pepper and other sauces as a base. The flavor was good, but I wish that there were more mushroom and sauce to balance the black pepper. In my opinion, this dish tasted very different from what I used to eat, but it is not bad on its own. 2/4 Fried pork chops: the meat was fried very well, and it was pretty peppery and crispy. However, I think there are different spices and flavor missing, including white pepper, msg, garlic, Thai basil, cayenne pepper, and more. I wished that the savoriness and spiciness popped up more, and I thought the spice blend and the marinade could definitely use some improvement. 3/4 Beef noodle soup 牛肉麵: I thought the bone broth was pretty good, but I believe the flavor profile should be wider, like tomatoes, five spice, 豆瓣醬, soy sauce, and more. It was a stripped down version, and I wished that is reflected in the name of the item (renaming it "clear soup" etc). Also, the amount of meat they gave us was a little bit pitiful (there were like four pieces), and there were two pieces of bok choy. When Taiwanese people eat beef noodle soup, we definitely expect more. 2/4 Additionally, I wish the drinks were made with some fresh ingredients (not just syrup or creamer), as standard/good quality boba shops from Taiwan try to make drinks as fresh as possible. That is high ask, but I just wanted to note that as a suggestion for improvement. Overall, I thought the food was pretty decent. Would I say it is the most representative Taiwanese restaurant in Chicago? No. The staff was actually Chinese loll. But I do think it reminds me of some flavors and food I grew up eating in Taiwan. If you like popcorn chicken and pork, it is likely a good place for you.

Solid, tasty taiwanese food!…read more We enjoyed a mix of dishes (chicken bento box for me, beef noodle soup for my boyfriend, as well as fries with Thai seasoning and a boba tea for me). The green beans came as a side with my bento box and were amazing. The ordering system is a little clunky and annoying but we got through it. Vibes in the space are fine, it's an efficient little cafe The biggest thing is that there's really an opportunity for more sauces! For the fries, for the popcorn chicken, for example, a sauce would make a big difference to dip it in. I like this place and expect to be back

Casual place for a quick lunch or food to go. Food menu isn't extensive and focuses a lot of fried…read moreitems. The portions are on the smaller side. I did enjoy the cold noodles, which combined nicely with the fried chicken steak. Ordering was easy and quick. They have lots of drinks to choose from and my personal favorite was the strawberry coconut smoothie. I found their mango milk cloud to be overly sweet and there was no option to adjust the sugar level when ordering from the kiosk.

Great ordering system on their kiosk. Quick service and great drinks! Go here while waiting for a…read moretable at the rotary sushi restaurant two doors down.

Great bubble tea shop on Broadway. It is a relatively small store with limited seating but great…read moreservice. 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!

My favorite place for Boba tea within walking distance of home. Big menu and comfortable seating…read morearea.

Tsaocaa still the G O A T…read more Their bingsu is amazing. We haven't had any in a while like pre baby. My baby is 3 so it's been a min. She even got to try some and she enjoyed the toppings a lot. Overall great tasty treat after a bowl of ramen. It's a huge dish to be shared. I think even splitting amongst the 3 of us was still a lot, you need like 5 people for this. Inflation hurts though because this was $17. I swear it was cheaper centuries ago. We Tsaocaa frequent for to go for boba so I'm pleased we have some boba options nearby in comparison to hiking to Chinatown.

This review is only for the bingsu - it is huge, honestly too much for two people. I think my ideal…read moreamount is four people. I do wish they would make it smaller and slightly cheaper - I'd probably be more likely to come back often. We got the honeydew melon bingsu - the honeydew flavor was too sweet but the ice was still an excellent texture. I would get a different flavor next time.