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It is a small cafe with few seats inside. When we visited, the cafe was busy but we got our food quickly after placing an order via the tablet. - Mango sagoo coconut jelly: it had good sweetness but I wish it was creamier. It had lots of mango pieces and the sagoo was perfect texture (soft but not mushy). - Cookies & cream cheesecake bao: just okay. The bao was kinda dry. The cheesecake filling tasted good but it didn't taste like cookies & cream.
You can order thru their kiosk upon entering. I had the Mango matcha and Ube Basque cheesecake. I loved both, the cheesecake was light and delicate and not that sweet! The mango matcha has a like a matcha foam on top and sweetness level is adjustable. Happy tummy!
Good boba. Good location. Only one staff member but he's working hard. Small spot with 4-5 tables to sit.
This is my first time in Chicago so we took The Big Bus tour bus. Got off at Millennium Park stop and came into this cute little place and ordered the Classic Organic Milk Tea (with coconut milk & 25% sweetener). WOW! The strength of the tea was strong and couldn't taste the coconut milk at all. It was refreshing and the place is cool.
Not as great of an experience as the China town location. It's smaller. Didn't see as much merch. Ordered a pretty drink and it was sweet. I can't wait to get the creme brulee again.
I really liked the cup design of the drinks! They were so cute. I like that it was a soda can top instead 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 :)
Soft and chewy - warm and gooey - Ube cheesecake! Super cute inside with some limited seating. The cheesecake bao was a 5-10 min wait so we walked a bit and came back. Very tasty!
This little boba shop sits right across from Millennium Park and has a little view of downtown Chicago from the indoor seating. It honestly feels like stepping out of the city for a bit even though you are literally on the Chicago strip. The whole place gives off such cute teahouse vibes and I live for that. They were really busy when I went and it looked like only one person was working. I get that small shop life but waiting a while for a premade cake and two drinks wasn't my favorite part. Still, the decor and the whole vibe made the wait way easier. My trusty brown sugar boba was magnificent and their fruity smoothies are delish. Ordering at the kiosk gives you plenty of customization so you can really make your drink perfect. The Mille Crepe Cakes tasted soft and almost melt in your mouth. Even with the wait, I am glad I stuck it out. The spot is adorable, the drinks hit the way they should, and it is a fun little place to hang out in the middle of everything.
Great little boba spot! Order on kiosk and we were surprised with some promotion deals! We had lavender matcha, creme brutle matcha, and a boba latte and all were great. Cute drinks with nice plastic bottles. Quick service
I was in town for the Chicago Marathon and it was open during the race. They have boba drinks with milk and without. You can also get non-boba drinks with other jellies like aloe vera. The drinks are served in a long cylinder with a pop-top soda can vibe. Really helpful if you are picking up multiple drinks you need to travel with. Service is fast and when I was there, they had excellent pastries.
We really enjoyed our boba drinks here...not only was the milk tea delicious, the beverages were served in cool pop-top cans! Service was fast and efficient (you order at kiosks). I was super happy with and impressed by all the milk substitutes, including soy and oatmilk (I chose the classic milk tea with oatmilk, boba, and fifty percent sugar). The location is near the Art Institute and Millennium Park...it's a great place for a snack and boba tea if you're in the area (parking is difficult, of course, and we were in the Grant South parking garage which is convenient but can be expensive if you're parked long...I'd make sure to get validation, if possible!)
Pretty teas and coffees in overpackaged flip top cups. Busy space across from millennium park. Don't forget to flip and shake the cup. Also a 10%tip is added automatically. Too few seats. Line moved fast but was there.
It's almost like boba tea in a can on Michigan Avenue across from Millenium Park, is it not? With organic milk options of Whole, 2%, Lactose Free, Oat, Soy, Almond, and Coconut, where you place your order at a kiosk; where mochinuts abound, and you can grow a crème brûlée mustache; the one, the only originator of the cheesecake bao in numerous flavors; where you can get your fix of mille crêpes or coconut jelly, and where your boba comes in a plastic can that you'll have to crack open. I interacted with a kiosk to place my order. Of a Rose White Mustache Black Tea. I adjusted the sugar content to 25%. Seating here was sparse, but comfortable enough. The store window faces east, so on a sunny day, there's plenty of light. As promised, the beverage came in a transparent can to accommodate those wishing to admire their beverages. Open from the top, using the tab. Once finished, discard or take with you? Honestly, it's quite a bit wasteful in terms of material, since you can't close the can once you've opened it. As for the beverage, it didn't leave an impression on me, other than I finished due to thirst. But their decor and setup did.
3 months ago
The decor and packaging are both incredibly cute, and the menu offers plenty of fun and creative flavors. I ordered the strawberry matcha, which was nicely balanced and not overly sweet. Both the strawberry and matcha flavors came through clearly without overpowering one another. I'd definitely stop by again to try a different drink the next time I'm in Chicago's Chinatown. read more
The drinks are really pretty and the containers are very functional. I opted for the can since I was walking to the hotel with multiple drinks. My kiddo got the strawberry lemonade 50% sugar, but add lychee jelly. She said she liked it. It was refreshing on a hot sunny summer day around town. Glad it was close to the hotel read more
2 months ago
The store itself is a little cramped when It gets busy but based on what people around were saying, this may not typically that busy. I'd say the biggest halt most people had was it was extremely hot that hits immediately upon entry. The service was quick even with the high foot traffic. The Tanghulu was delicious and a fresh treat for a warm day. The lemonade tasted more bitter than id expect from a 75% sweetness choice but I e never been here before so that could be standard. read more
It is a small cafe with few seats inside. When we visited, the cafe was busy but we got our food quickly after placing an order via the tablet. - Mango sagoo coconut jelly: it had good sweetness but I wish it was creamier. It had lots of mango pieces and the sagoo was perfect texture (soft but not mushy). - Cookies & cream cheesecake bao: just okay. The bao was kinda dry. The cheesecake filling tasted good but it didn't taste like cookies & cream. read more
You can order thru their kiosk upon entering. I had the Mango matcha and Ube Basque cheesecake. I loved both, the cheesecake was light and delicate and not that sweet! The mango matcha has a like a matcha foam on top and sweetness level is adjustable. Happy tummy! read more
3 months ago
This is my first time in Chicago so we took The Big Bus tour bus. Got off at Millennium Park stop and came into this cute little place and ordered the Classic Organic Milk Tea (with coconut milk & 25% sweetener). WOW! The strength of the tea was strong and couldn't taste the coconut milk at all. It was refreshing and the place is cool. read more
I really liked the cup design of the drinks! They were so cute. I like that it was a soda can top instead 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 :) read more
6 months ago
Soft and chewy - warm and gooey - Ube cheesecake! Super cute inside with some limited seating. The cheesecake bao was a 5-10 min wait so we walked a bit and came back. Very tasty! read more
11 months ago
This little boba shop sits right across from Millennium Park and has a little view of downtown Chicago from the indoor seating. It honestly feels like stepping out of the city for a bit even though you are literally on the Chicago strip. The whole place gives off such cute teahouse vibes and I live for that. They were really busy when I went and it looked like only one person was working. I get that small shop life but waiting a while for a premade cake and two drinks wasn't my favorite part. Still, the decor and the whole vibe made the wait way easier. My trusty brown sugar boba was magnificent and their fruity smoothies are delish. Ordering at the kiosk gives you plenty of customization so you can really make your drink perfect. The Mille Crepe Cakes tasted soft and almost melt in your mouth. Even with the wait, I am glad I stuck it out. The spot is adorable, the drinks hit the way they should, and it is a fun little place to hang out in the middle of everything. read more
1 year ago
I was in town for the Chicago Marathon and it was open during the race. They have boba drinks with milk and without. You can also get non-boba drinks with other jellies like aloe vera. The drinks are served in a long cylinder with a pop-top soda can vibe. Really helpful if you are picking up multiple drinks you need to travel with. Service is fast and when I was there, they had excellent pastries. read more
We really enjoyed our boba drinks here...not only was the milk tea delicious, the beverages were served in cool pop-top cans! Service was fast and efficient (you order at kiosks). I was super happy with and impressed by all the milk substitutes, including soy and oatmilk (I chose the classic milk tea with oatmilk, boba, and fifty percent sugar). The location is near the Art Institute and Millennium Park...it's a great place for a snack and boba tea if you're in the area (parking is difficult, of course, and we were in the Grant South parking garage which is convenient but can be expensive if you're parked long...I'd make sure to get validation, if possible!) read more
Pretty teas and coffees in overpackaged flip top cups. Busy space across from millennium park. Don't forget to flip and shake the cup. Also a 10%tip is added automatically. Too few seats. Line moved fast but was there. read more
It's almost like boba tea in a can on Michigan Avenue across from Millenium Park, is it not? With organic milk options of Whole, 2%, Lactose Free, Oat, Soy, Almond, and Coconut, where you place your order at a kiosk; where mochinuts abound, and you can grow a crème brûlée mustache; the one, the only originator of the cheesecake bao in numerous flavors; where you can get your fix of mille crêpes or coconut jelly, and where your boba comes in a plastic can that you'll have to crack open. I interacted with a kiosk to place my order. Of a Rose White Mustache Black Tea. I adjusted the sugar content to 25%. Seating here was sparse, but comfortable enough. The store window faces east, so on a sunny day, there's plenty of light. As promised, the beverage came in a transparent can to accommodate those wishing to admire their beverages. Open from the top, using the tab. Once finished, discard or take with you? Honestly, it's quite a bit wasteful in terms of material, since you can't close the can once you've opened it. As for the beverage, it didn't leave an impression on me, other than I finished due to thirst. But their decor and setup did. read more
22 days ago
A friend at work told me she was taking a break to get matcha. I was stuck in training and she was kind enough to bring me one back. Looking at the menu online to order, I was pumped when I saw creme brulee matcha!!! Yes!!! So delicious. I love this combo as I don't need much sugar added. The taste was perfect and their presentation of drinks are so pretty! Dangerous that it's so close to work. Excited to visit inside next time to see the inside! read more
1 year ago
Te'amo Boba Bar is seemingly a super popular boba chain in Chicago, and this specific location is located along the busy street of Michigan Ave. Upon entering, you'll notice that the interior is super pink and cutely decorated. There isn't a ton of space or seating, so I wouldn't recommend a long sit-down hangout with a large party of people here. To order, you'll interact with one of the two kiosks at the counter. DRINK: Passion Fruit Jasmine Oolong Tea (3.7/5) - Got this with lychee jelly. It was a little too sweet for me, and I would have loved to adjust the sweetness, but I did not have the option. I remember my friend, who ordered a milk tea, was able to, so maybe the sweetness adjustment is exclusive to milk teas here? There was also definitely a stronger floral taste than expected from the jasmine, so if you like that, maybe this would be more your cup of tea. The drinks come in a can, which I thought was pretty unique compared to the boba shops I usually frequent. It was a little hard to open, and they provided hard paper (?) straws. If you don't open your can all the way, your straw might crack along the metal ridges. Also, restrain yourself if you have a habit of biting your straws because these will break, and you won't be able to sip your drink. SERVICE: There wasn't much interaction with the staff members since I ordered from a kiosk, but the drinks my friends and I ordered came out pretty quickly. I'm sure they're all very nice, hardworking people. :) There were also free samples of some of their drinks on the counter, which I enjoyed. Maybe sample the offered drinks before you make your order. TLDR// Interesting boba chain in Chicago. Not the best I've ever had, but it really gets the job done if you're craving a cute little sweet drink! read more
4 months ago
Service was great. We got mango matcha brown sugar milk bobas and they were great. Ambiance is welcoming! read more
The tea is very good, I got matching and my fiance got black tea. The black tea was nice quality and the brown sugar bubbles were a nice bouncy texture. Not super sweet. The crystal Boba was pretty good too. The gacha sleeves were fun, my friends got it. The magnets were very cute. read more
1 year ago
Such a creative boba drink. Delicious and refreshing. Amazing flavors and options. In a great location and the ambiance is really cute. Highly recommend read more
1 year ago
Stopped in while visiting Chicago. The packaging definitely got me. It's super cute and I get the appeal. Thought the drink I ordered was pretty good but felt like I didn't get much beverage but super heavy on the ice. Flavor was good. Cost was comparable to other Boba places in the area. I will try it again and maybe mention light ice next time. read more
1 year ago
Te'Amo offers a delightful sweet treat to a post-dinner excursion. I enjoyed my volcano Thai tea (which I never had before), and I would definitely try more of that drink at other venues. I also split the passion fruit pastry with my sister, and it did not feel heavy for either of us. Like it satisfied the sweet craving we both had, and any more sugar would be bad for us (haha) We went here on a Friday night. I would say the service was pretty good. We ordered off InKind, and even though the person working didn't know much about the app, they were happy to help us. Once we sorted through ordering, they made our drinks pretty fast. Inside the shop was a modern yet chill atmosphere. The place was clean and everyone indoors had a place to sit. I wouldn't have much things to criticize because everything was good. As a bonus, since we followed the Te'Amo instagram account, we got a cute keychain :) I would definitely come back and try more of their items. read more
8 months ago
Was craving a sweet cold treat on a hot Saturday afternoon and it was pretty busy around 1 pm! You order via the kiosks and I got the sunrise smoothie (strawberry and mango) with boba. It was pretty good and sweet and refreshing! Though the boba was a bit soft and the drink did get a little sweet at the end but wasn't too bad. All the drinks were served in a can with a pop open lid which is the first time I've ever seen this so props to their creativity! However, the lids were kinda hard to open so I prefer the standard cups with the seal or an actual lid so my drink isn't completely exposed. Drinks came out pretty fast despite the busyness and it was cute and aesthetic inside. read more
I really don't like to give out 1 star cause my experiences won't always represent that of everyone else. However, being here 2x during my short trip (its one of the few boba shops open later in the loop or well walking distance for us) it gave me a pretty sad picture. Admittedly, this is right next to Millenium Park so staff are probably busy and likely experience some hassle and rudeness throughout the day. When I came by the last time, staff was rather hostile to customers when they asked about boba (they had run out). That party was quite nice about asking and the staff member still bit back hard. Again, perhaps she'd been stressed throughout the day so its hard to get where she was coming from. Could also be that I've been coming around 8pm so people are tired and wanting to go home, though it was fairly empty both Saturday and Sunday night when I went. Drink and dessert wise though, nothing was really great either. I got the coconut panna cotta (expecting melo melo level of smooth and creaminess since prices/aesthetics were similar). The panna cotta was ok, not quite smooth or creamy in the way I expected and had a film on top. I tried my partner's lavendar matcha latte and the matcha was very bitter and had almost a burnt flavor? It was quite unpalatable to me. Second time around, came to try and get a seasonal cup cause why not and I guess they ran out but no notice of that occurring. I got the strawberry milk, which was fine but $7 for a strawberry milk is steep, esp since it wasn't anything special. read more
1 year ago
Was pretty packed on a hot Saturday afternoon! Short line to order but drinks came out pretty quickly. I got the brown sugar milk tea (100% sugar) with boba and it was very refreshing and surprisingly not too sweet! The boba was soft and chewy. The cans are a unique cup concept that I haven't seen anywhere before lol, but I would've liked a closed/sealed lid if I take my drinks to go. They also sells mochi donuts, cheesecakes, many desserts that looked delicious! I would definitely come back if I was in Chicago read more
9 months ago
Drinks are good. Quite overpriced. Overall, it was a a good one time experience, but given the cost, we'll probably go somewhere else read more
Found this place in the mall and decided to try it. I got the strawberry lemonade and it was ready in 5 minutes. It was a bit sweet for my taste and the boba wasn't soaked in anything and was kind of tasteless. There was also a sign on the kiosk saying they were out of boba but I asked the workers who said they weren't out of boba so that was a bit confusing. Overall this drink was okay but not sure I would come back. read more
We stumbled upon Te 'Amo at Water Tower while looking for another spot and decided to give it a try. They offer a range of hot and cold beverages, as well as desserts, though we've only tried their drinks so far. We stopped by this location while walking to The Bean. My husband is a big fan of their hot Strawberry Dalgona coffee--he's ordered it both times we've visited. I've had the cold Ube Dalgona and the pumpkin spice Dalgona, both of which were absolutely delicious. This place has quickly become our favorite boba spot nationwide. The ordering process is pretty streamlined. While there are staff members available to answer questions, you place your order using touchscreen pads. It took about three minutes from placing the order to receiving our drinks. Fast and easy! read more
I was visiting Millenium Park, and decided to have a tea. Rose Mochi donut was their valentine special. It was a nice donut. I also tried a couple of their dessert baos - cookies and cream bao and taro bao. Both were really good. read more
1 year ago
Overall, a decent spot to grab boba near Millenium Park! They have a big variety on the menu, and it seems their dalgona drinks or volcano milk tea are most popular. I got the Rose Green Tea this visit, which was VERY STRONG tea. Refreshing and lightlt had the aftertaste of rose. Not bad! I also tried the Coconut Double Pudding, which was okay. The flavor was good, but the texture was too goopy for me. I wish it was a little more firm or jello-like. read more
6 months ago
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