** Super Delicious ** ** Super Fun ** ** Fantastic Service ** Is TeaRex the king? This Yelper thinks so. I've been to a few and here I am guaranteed service with a smile, not to mention a delicious treat. Love the bright fun interior and friendly service! Keep up the great work and we'll be back! read more

TeaRex Bubble Tea Cafe - Bubble Tea Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

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Been to area Rex for nearly two years for their drinks! I really enjoy their bubble tea options and their prices are a LOT more affordable than other spots around Skokie and Lincolnwood. I would for sure recommend coming for a boba date or just to grab some after work. The service has always been good and friendly! I love the decor in the store and their wonderful brown sugar smell as you walk into the boba shop. read more

TeaRex Bubble Tea Cafe - Left: passion fruit blended, middle: passion fruit tea, right: brown sugar milk. All have the regular tapioca - Bubble Tea Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

Loved the drinks! Friendly staff. Would definitely come again. Nice place with cute decor. read more

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Came here on a random week day during enough time in between lunch and dinner for the first time. Luckily was able to find parking. There is also no line inside and lots of tables open and semi, cleaned to be able to sit at. The menu is pretty extensive with lots of different options for add-ons or at N's which is great to see. The girl working was very patient and very nice What is weird is that where you order is? Also, the drink pick up is however, they have set it up so that you cannot see any drink being made One of the drinks we ordered was a lychee drink with no boba and unfortunately, you can tell that there is no fresh lychee or anything even coming out of a can. It is definitely some kind of a powder mix. When I think about the competition of Boba within the town of Skokie and neighboring towns, I really think they need to step up their ingredients in quality overall. However, I do think the pricing is slightly more affordable. read more

TeaRex Bubble Tea Cafe - Bubble Tea Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

T. Rex lived at the very end of the Late Cretaceous period, which was about 90 to 66 million years ago. Tea Rex, however, seems to be alive and well and thriving in Skokie judging by the fan art on the walls. I stopped back into Tea Rex after a few (not million) years and was surprised to see how bright and lively the space was, with so many different iterations of the Dino on the walls. I tried my favorite taro smoothie with boba and it was delicious as always, cool and nutty, with nicely chewy boba. The place was empty when I arrived and my order was up fast. As I left, I saw other customers entering the lot. This is probably a dino-mite spot later in the day. Am I really going to end this review with a pun? You bet Jurassican! read more

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Whenever I'm in the burbs, I usually swing by here to get my bubble tea fix. Miss the walk through window during the pandemic but the inside is cute and service is still very speedy. Love that my go-to taro milk tea is customizable in terms of sweetness (I usually go 25 or 50%)z The tapioca is always fresh here and not rubbery and super chewy (in a bad way) like other spots I've been to and the tapioca comes with the drink and is not an add-on charge. Definitely recommend if you're in the burbs, it's down the way from Old Orchard mall. read more

TeaRex Bubble Tea Cafe - Taro milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

It really knows its identity as a bubble tea cafe... not trying to be something totally different - but rather, serving out consistent Bubble Tea. There are choices for milk teas, fruit blends, teas, etc with the requisite choices of boba (or none at all). We've finally been able to get inside the cafe, since we've only been on the outside window since the pandemic. The drinks are good and consistent and the pricing is fair. The interior is very cute and colorful and plastic. The decor (branding) is on point. The Rex is a great mascot! The location is kinda isolated. As if the rest of the adjacent strip mall was supposed to be developed, but never really happened. The parking lot seems to have the required minimum parking stalls, but is arranged so oddly that no spot is a "good parking spot". read more

TeaRex Bubble Tea Cafe - The wall. Branding is on point. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

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Service was very quick. My daughter says, "amazzzzzzzing!" Ordered five boba drinks, all are great. Ambiance is still super cute and full of trexxes. :) read more

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Extremely friendly service, quality product, at a good price. I come back just to support this business every time. Do yourself a favor and check it out read more

We've been here a few times, and we're never disappointed. The drinks are great, lots of choices, and service is quick. The atmosphere is cheery and fun. I guess I've been drinking milk tea long enough for the flavor I'm looking for to be called "classic," but seriously, the classic milk tea here is terrific. Really good flavor, and you can choose how sweet you want it. There are a lot of other drink options, and our whole family loves trying them all. Personally, I'll be back for more of the milk tea. :) read more

TeaRex Bubble Tea Cafe - Regular vs large sizes - Bubble Tea Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

We've been going to TeaRex for the last year and this is my all time favorite fruit bubble tea in the Chicagoland area. We ordered a grapefruit tea with lychee jelly and peach fruit tea with lychee jelly and tapioca. Super friendly owners, great and quick service, and the interior is adorable playing off the tearex theme. read more

TeaRex Bubble Tea Cafe - Bubble Tea Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

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I ordered the non-dairy iced milk tea with 100% sweetness and tapioca balls and non-dairy iced milk tea 100% sweetness with brown sugar and tapioca balls. I actually think their milk tea is pretty decent. I can definitely taste the black tea in it which is a good sign. The workers made our drinks relatively fast and were pleasant. The inside of the cafe was super cute and they also have WiFi ! read more

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My husband and I were out in the Skokie area when we had a craving for bubble tea. We searched on the Yelp app and found TeaRex Bubble Tea Cafe. I love the dinosaur theme. They had so many Tyrannosaurus Rex decorations all over the restaurant. We ordered the cookies and cream shake, ice coffee, and mango smoothie with boba. The drinks were made quickly and tasted very good. I loved being able to sit in the cafe and talk with our friend. When we are in the area, we will definitely come back to TeaRex Bubble Tea Cafe! read more

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Cute bubble tea shop in the Skokie area with a T-rex theme that is prominently displayed all along the walls and furniture. The choice of drinks here definitely skews towards less adventurous options and is actually probably targeting the casual drinker with options familiar to the American palate. With that said, the drinks here are satisfying, prepared quickly, and reasonably priced. Parking isn't too difficult and the vibe makes it an enjoyable spot to enjoy a conversation. read more

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Stopped in for a quick boba tea and ended up getting the Taro Milk Tea with Lychee. It was perfectly sweet and I love the jelly texture. I love that the milk teas are automatically dairy free! The cashier was very helpful when I asked him if the combination I chose would be a strange mix, he kindly assured me people order the same thing as me all the time. We went on a slow day, the inside was very clean and the colors of the decor (and outside of the building) were bright and fun. I found this fitting, as going for a boba tea should never be a drab affair! Next time I'm in Skokie I'll definitely be popping by (no pun intended.) read more

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I loved this place!!!! The drinks were amazing, the interior was super cute, and the service was pretty quick! The lid of the bobas is cute and overall, this experience was great! read more

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I absolutely am obsessed with this place! Amazing choices and what not? The service is amazing, they are very friendly and kind. I'm in love with the designs of the lids. The lychee freeze is my absolute favorite. This is a 10/10 would recommend for people to go here! The whole place smells like delicious boba tea. read more

It's a fun place to get boba! It's bright and happy inside. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. They make the drinks sooo tasty. Mmm mamasita!!! Kids love it here too. read more

The place is super clean. The decor is so cute. The staff is friendly and quick. Bathroom is clean. The classic milk tea was delicious. The pumpkin spice milk tea was so-so and the boba seemed a little bland. Pricing was also reasonable. Overall, it's a really nice place and I'm glad I finally got to visit it since I've seen it in passing so many times. read more

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Staff was helpful and service was prompt. Good boba tea. The tea shop has a great vibe.

Probably one of the worst boba I've ever had. Waaaaaaay too sweet! And I already did 75% sugar. You can taste the chemical power texture and flavor in it. But this would still get 2 or 3 star. The most ridiculous thing is the price. 8$ for this shit? Absolutely no. I can make this at home and way better. Asians, Get away from this scam! read more

Decent bubble tea for the area. I got the brown sugar milk tea which was less sweet/more milky than other places but pretty good flavor overall. My husband got the Taro, which I felt like had a weird after-taste. The boba was soft and fresh. Definitely ask for light ice because we didn't get it in my cup by mistake and my cup was 1/2 ice! Overall it's good bubble tea & prices are relatively cheaper than some other places. Note: Indoor dining AND ordering was closed as of Feb 2022. You had to order from a side window outside. read more

We were craving milk tea after a morning of kayaking, and this was the closest place to the lagoon. Ordered online, and the prices were a bit high for what we ordered, but it wasn't out of ordinary for a place like this in the Midwest. The person working was kind enough to call to confirm the order was placed correctly - I guess it wasn't expected that someone would intentionally order a milk tea without the boba? Anyway, I ordered a taro milk tea and a Thai tea, both 75% sugar, and all I can really say is it was like drinking liquid sugar. It was probably the sweetest milk tea I've ever gotten. If you have a working tongue and want to keep it that way, I recommend ordering drinks from here with 25% or less sugar. read more

TeaRex is my favorite place for the freshest boba! Every time I come here I'm greeted with a friendly hello and staff that is happy to answer questions about the menu. I love the variety and options available on the menu and the quality is top tier. This restaurant brings out so much joy and the vibes are always chill. It helps that the decor is super cute and colorful without feeling cramped or cluttered. read more

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The place is so fun with its colors and family friendly atmosphere!! I tried the Grean Tea Bubble Tea and it was very tasty. Plenty of parking and easy to get inside the place if you have young people with you. I stop by here myself for a treat when I need a break. I plan to try every bubble tea flavor. I love this place! read more

TeaRex Bubble Tea Cafe - Sign - Bubble Tea Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

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Wonderful visit today - it's been forever since I've had boba. Years in fact! While hanging out with a friend I haven't seen pre-panini/panorama aka COVID, we decided to stop by. While I can't comment on the interior as ordering outdoor via pick up window was the only thing available, it was still quick! I beyond appreciated that they offered almond milk!!! This is great for someone who is lactose intolerant like myself. It honestly made me very happy. I was prepared with Lactaid pills, but was ecstatic that I didn't have to bother!!! My only disappointment was that I didn't get a larger size. I'll definitely be back as this was a delicious mid-day treat that made an outing with a friend memorable. Thanks TeaRex! read more

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Really cute spot for boba! We came during COVID and they took our order through the window, had contactless pay options, and the workers wore masks. I appreciated them doing what was necessary to minimize the spread of COVID. I ordered a milk tea with boba, 50% sweetness and it was perfect. I do like the taste of tea with non dairy creamer because the milk tea is a bit more thick that way. The boba was nice and supple but could have been sweeter. The boba itself had almost no sweetness. My partner ordered the lychee tea with butterfly pea tea. It was refreshing, but we liked it better after the ice melted a bit (since we don't like sweet drinks and forgot to order less sweet). Overall, Tea Rex is a solid boba spot for Evanston area. I'd come back. :) read more

TeaRex Bubble Tea Cafe - Bubble Tea Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

It was a hot day and I was out on a bike ride, needing something icy cold. I ordered a regular sized mango lychee bubble tea with tapioca pearls. Yes, you can combine flavors! It was VERY REFRESHING. Mango Lychee flavors are really the best to have on hot summer days. I really recommend! The boba pearls were nice and chewy The only thing that slightly bugged me was that it was kind of pricey for a 16 oz drink made of ice and syrup. If it had real fruit, then it would be worth the $5 something price. However!! I would still get it again I went before the mask mandate was lifted, so I had to order at the door. I'm not sure about now though. Maybe they still might have indoor seating closed? read more

TeaRex Bubble Tea Cafe - Mango lychee bubble tea with tapioca pearls - Bubble Tea Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

TeaRex Bubble Tea is amazing. They have the best boba I've ever had, and the workers are the nicest people I've ever met. Both the interior and the exterior of the building are so cute and warm, and the decoration on the inside is amazing. The menu is huge, and I always try something new! read more

They currently have the inside closed and you just order and pick up your drink out of a little window. It was my first time trying TeaRex but they must be very popular because there were so many people in the middle of the day (literally look at the pics). My friend and I ordered a cookies n cream ice blended bubble tea with boba and a vanilla latte ice blended bubble tea with lychee bursting boba (weird combination but great result). The actual boba here is amazing compared to nearby places and the lychee bursting boba was also very fresh and delicious. The drinks were each about $4.50 total - every drink gets one free topping. Would definitely come here more often if it was closer to where I live but probably will still come back sometime! I was shocked at how many people were here but it was definitely worth the wait. It seems to be a family-run business (?) and everyone was very friendly and explained the menu very well. read more

This is walking distance from my daughter's high school and the teenagers love it. She insisted that I try it and while I'm not a huge fan of sugary drinks, I tried the Vanilla latte and love it (coffee fiend that I am). My daughter likes the mint chocolate, watermelon, pineapple, cookies and cream; heck you might as well say all of them! It's a cute place with plenty of parking. Due to COVID-19 they're currently taking orders through their walk up window only. Service is fast and has been friendly the times I've been. Only subtracted one star because we didn't know they had a rewards program until I read my friend Jisha's review. I've already spent good money here and I'm sure their regulars would appreciate knowing as well. read more

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I'm a fan of TeaRex Bubble Tea Cafe. Their logo and their decor are both super cute, and the staff are friendly. A huge plus is that they're also opened late, too, considering they're in the burbs! Their menu offers frappes, milk teas, blended drinks, bubble teas, coffee, as well as waffles/desserts. Don't forget to check out their house specialties or seasonal beverages, too. A group of us usually come here after having dinner, and tend to get a variety of drinks. I've tried the Pineapple, the Honeydew, the Lychee, and the milk tea. I've also had their color-changing drinks that contain the butterfly pea infusion, usually mixing it with the passion fruit. Drinks can be inconsistent, as it can have way too much ice or them being too watered down, even with less ice. I think the pineapple one was the most tastiest, so I tend to just stick with that. There are a handful of chairs inside to hang out and enjoy your beverage; most seem to take their items to go. If you tag them on social media, the picture that gets the most votes from the staff will ask permission to feature your photo on their rotating digital menu - how cool is that? I love when businesses engage and form a community with their patrons! There is a small private lot to park. +pineapple tea drink +open late! +small private lot to park read more

Easy spot to come and order a bubble tea drink. There is a window outside that you walk up to to place your order. Menu board is to the right on a door. Enough variety and options to choose from. We got the peach freeze and the guava freeze both with boba. Both were good and what I would expect. I haven't tried any of the other types of drinks here, I think next time I will try some milk tea. read more

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I've been here about 5 times now and I'm in LOVE. I always order their ice blended drinks because I go to other places for regular milk tea. Plus, I don't know alot of places that do the ice blended option which is sometimes what I prefer more, especially if it's really hot outside. I've tried their ice blended green tea, Thai tea, oreo, taro, and milk tea. All very good, however, the oreo was my least favorite. From experience, their beverages are more on the sweet side, even on regular sweetness so maybe adjust when you're there depending on what you like. The store is always clean and very well put together. The t-rex decor is so cute and pleases the inner asian in me. Service is always on point and prompt. Definitely worth visiting! I haven't personally tried their waffles yet, but I will next time I go! read more

TeaRex Bubble Tea Cafe - Green tea ice blended with boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

I had read good things about this place so I had to check them out as I am a fan of boba/ bubble/ tapioca teas. Lately, I have been wanting Milk Boba Teas more than the fruit smoothies. I got here one hour before their closing time. The cafe was packed and some people were still coming when I got there. The cafe is nicely lit, has a nice decor and a decent amount of sitting area. The menu has a good variety options and the prices are reasonable. The service is good and quick. From 10 P.M. - 11 P.M., they have a happy hour deal where you can get any large size drink at the regular size price. WIN! I went straight for their Milk tea with boba. I ordered the Thai tea milk boba tea made with black tea. It was really good. The sweetness and the flavor of the teas were just on point. I enjoyed every sip of it and it was not only thirst quenching, if you will, but also soul satisfying (I guess beverages do that for me as well). I like this cafe's name, 'TeaRex,' and their logo. It's cool and cute. I am glad I went here and checked them out. I liked what I saw and had. I would definitely go back here. You should check them out if such beverages float your boat. This is a good business to support. read more

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Friendly service, great flavors, and customizable sugar levels. Adorable decor with lots of little dinos on the walls.

Tea-riffic! Rawrr! This place is adorable and the Tea-rex really makes this a unique and fun concept for the area. I love the little details and colors that make this boba (bubble tea) place super cute. Notes: -Plenty of parking (huge lot) and adorable art all around. -Customizable- less/more sugar which is awesome when it comes to the flavors. -insta-friendly! I loved the cute dinosaur and little signs and the wall of dinosaur-art! -Option to have lychee jelly (which isn't offered at the other Boba place in the area: Avalanche Bubble Tea). Between the two I find Avalanche has a lot more options and different flavors. I believe that Avalanche uses a powder mix (not sure about TeaRex) but I liked that Avalanche offered chocolate-peanut butter (and other flavors) which aren't offered at TeaRex. Avalanche is also dimmer inside while TeaRex is more brightly lit (for those that need to study). With respect to taste, I personally prefer Avalanche over TeaRex because of the flavors and did not like my TeaRex milk tea as much (the flavor was a little more watery and not as rich as Avalanche). I'm happy this place opened in Skokie and seeing the TeaRex makes me smile :) read more

TeaRex Bubble Tea Cafe - Bubble Tea Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

TeaRex has the best coffee milk tea!. It is my go to afternoon drink. Service is friendly and fast. Parking is spacious and inside has plenty of seating and cute decorations. If your kids are dinosaur lovers they would love all the t-Rex pictures on the walls. read more

So I've been here at least 3x this past week- I might be experiencing a bubble tea addiction. Everything about this location is just so adorable. The bubble tea, typically $5-8 depending on what you get and any additions. The best part? You can customize the sugar! (Pretty much anything really) My go to is the watermelon boba, sometime with the addition of the lychee jelly. This does make it a lot sweeter tho. I also get the Thai milk tea from time to time. Oh and the faint whiff of freshly made waffles is so oh inviting. I have yet to try those- maybe next week. Parking has been empty; I've gone later in the evenings but I imagine it can get tight and crowded during a rush.They also have a rewards program using your phone number. You get points for every visit and I believe after 10 visits you get a free one. read more

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Cute little bubble tea place located very close to old orchard mall. If you have the bubble tea cravings like me, this place is the place to check out. There's a small parking lot right in front of the store so it's convenient for those who don't like to parallel park. I've been here a few times in the day time and night time and have no problem finding parking. There are a variety of flavors and combos you can order on the menu that other bubble tea places do not offer. My go to is the Ice Blended passion fruit freeze with lychee jelly. I usually do not go for blended freeze drinks, but it's delicious at this place. I love my tapioca, but with the passion fruit, lychee jelly is a better combo. I am usually very picky with my milk teas so I tend to go with what I know is safe. My friends on the other hand loves the milk tea with tapioca here, so it should be good as well. The decorations in the store are so cute and if you love to take pictures of your drink, you can do it with the t-tex's in the store. If your in the area, definitely check this place out if you haven't already. FYI, they have happy hour, which is not popular at bubble tea places. But from 10pm-11pm, they have a deal going on. If you purchase a Regular size drink, it will be upgraded to a Large! However, this deal is only for cold drinks, sorry for those hot drink lovers. read more

TeaRex Bubble Tea Cafe - Bubble Tea Near Me - Skokie, Illinois