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3.2 (823 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for working
Outdoor seating

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Kevin D.

I haven't been here for a very long time and I'm glad they're still open. The drinks and snacks here are not too bad (just took awhile for everything to come out) I love how decorated the store is and always welcoming for students! I generally would recommend their milk teas

pandan mochi waffle (already ate some)
Gina N.

I've been here a few times over the years & I would get their icy milk or a jasmine milk tea. I haven't been here in a while since there's so many boba spots in the area. I saw that they started selling matcha and I wanted to give it a try! I love that they have a few options for matcha: einspanner, creme brulee, strawberry, banana, etc. The inside is super spacious and ordering on the kiosk was really efficient. I ordered and it came out in like 5 minutes. I went here because I heard great things about the cookie butter matcha. I was a bit skeptical but wow it exceeded our expectations! The matcha flavor was great and strong. Honestly mix it real good to get the full flavor! Note: It is a seasonal drink so try it when you can :) We also got the mochi pandan waffle. OMG it was so yummy, we loved the texture! Growing up I ate so many pandan waffles but this by far has to be my favorite Definitely gotta come back and get it again along with trying out the other matchas as well.

Durian dessert

This place is bad. Waiting for 30 mins when barely no one here n the dessert durian they sale only little portion . Their customer service is bad . Wait so long n didnt say sorry either . Never come here again .

Guava kumquat tea with boba
Megan C.

My visit was solely based on "boba near me" and raving reviews on Google (of how it reminded folks of their high school days). I was excited.... I ORDERED: guava kumquat tea with boba. It was amazing that they allowed you to pick your tea strength along with your sweetness except there was not an option for ice preference. Half the boba was rock hard as if the pot wasn't stirred because the other half of the boba tasted great. The liquid portion was refreshing but omg so many pits, seeds, ?pulp, etc that led to half the time spitting on a napkin. BUT props for the inclusion of big pieces of aloe (perhaps I didn't read but I was not expecting this at all so fabulous surprise!) AMBIENCE: I regret not taking a picture of the inside because I don't need owners coming after me. Did not feel welcoming with ugly dark brown cushioned booths and chairs (majority of them had white splotches on them and dust... I kept moving until I found a portion that looked cleaned). Popular games provided near the cashier. SERVICE: nonexistent. 95% self service kiosk. Older folks were smart because they waited until someone came out (all drinks are made behind a wall so you cannot see what's happening at all) since lamefully the kiosk charges a convenience fee (for me it was 32 cents). LOCATION / PARKING: lots of parking as free and as a private parking lot. Although part of a plaza, not much to do as not many viable options. Furthermore, as a forewarning, I was chased and waited by Hispanics to buy bags of cherries Totally not coming back :(

Cookie butter matcha
Christina T.

I've been here twice for their banana matcha and more recently, cookie butter matcha as well. Banana matcha wasn't as memorable other than the ceremonial grade matcha with a slightly umami taste. Banana cream was okay with bits of banana chips but it didn't particularly stand out to me. On the other hand, the cookie butter matcha was sooo good. I've been into fun and seasonal takes on matcha lately and this drink really satisfied that part of me. It's a matcha foam on top of sweetened milk with a generous lining of cookie butter around the cup. It's topped with a whole lotus biscoff cookie as a treat swimming in the matcha cold foam. The foam softens the cookie but still adds a nice texture to the drink. I was really impressed by the richness of the matcha cream as it wasn't harsh. It tastes similar to Izumi's matcha creme brulee which is very creamy. After mixing the milk and matcha layers, the cookie butter flavor was still prominent. I got 50% sweet but it tasted still pretty sweet in my opinion so I suggest getting less sugar. Cashier was super welcoming and the store had an inviting atmosphere with lots of seating. I think there's a discount if you pay in cash so I would suggest bringing bills with you. I look forward to my next trip to Teasociety for the cookie butter matcha :D

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Thao V.

Came to this tea shop around 1:30pm. Thank god I did because it was quickly filled with students walking over from Silver Creek High School. I ordered the house milk tea and mango tea both at 50% and 35% sweet but both were overly sweet. Aim for a way lower sweetness level if you don't like sweet stuff. We also ordered the pandan waffles. The waffles were super crispy and just perfect on the taste. I also love the decor of the shop of plants and wood decor. I will be coming back very soon. Also wish they had popcorn chicken or chicken wings.

menu 9/2024
Tiffany L.

** Visited Monday, Sept. 16th, 2024 Came here around 7:30 pm on a Monday night with a friend after having dinner at QPOT across the plaza. I haven't been at Tea Society's location in a few years, and was pretty impressed with their new renovations. It's very bright now and looks much more spacious. To order, you can order through their kiosk or with a staff member. From this visit, it seems that their menu options were a little less from previous menu pictures. OKAY THE DRINKS: I had ordered an Orange Dragon Fruit tea with boba and a Cococado. The Orange Dragon Fruit tea was pretty refreshing and tasty, and their boba tasted great! It could have been because I ordered through the kiosk, but a few minutes after purchasing, a staff member had told me that their avocados weren't ripe and that they could not make the Cococado and for me to pick another drink to replace it. I found that a little odd, but ordered a strawberry smoothie instead. I'd probably come back here in the future, but there are other shops nearby as well.

Store Front
Lloyd C.

I've never noticed this tea place, but apparently, it's been here for a while. LOL. My bad. Spacious, quiet store with a huge long table and other smaller tables for people to sit and relax. Dark Roasted Oolong Milk Tea - the tea flavor seemed a bit muted at first. But after a while, I could appreciate the taste. I added boba and thought it was nice and chewy - not too soft. Overall, it's a good milktea place.

Dark Roasted Oolong: Extra Strong, No Sweet, Boba, Grass Jelly, Egg Pudding
Elena N.

Date: Friday, November 10th, 2023 Time: around 6:45pm What: Boba Tea Takeout Dark Roasted Oolong + Extra Strong + No Sweet + Boba + Grass Jelly Any time I go to Q Pot, I always hit up Teasociety afterwards. This time wasn't any different. Luckily it wasn't too busy and we didn't wait long. (I think there was only one person in line ahead of us.) I believe we used the kiosk and ordered from there, but I can't remember. I've also ordered from a live person and that was quick and easy as well. Their tea is consistent. The oolong strong. The balls soft and chewy. The grass jelly silky. My pic will be from May 2023, but I typically order more or less what's listed above. I did add egg pudding as a third topping for the tea in the pic. That was nice and creamy. Atmosphere was chill. I've hung out here as well to catch up with old friends. Nice place to listen to kpop and hang out. It's nice the music isn't blaring, so you can actually have a convo. Great spot to grab a boba tea if in the area.

Luigi B.

(Ryan Reynolds voiceover) The vibe is hip, hidden gem Tea place! Tea Society! (Right next to Eye Q Optometry) Gem warmly greeted us! Hojicha. Wow! Roasted Japanese Green Tea is always so good and a pinch nutty! Superb! Cheese foam...good! Orange Dragon Fruit. Super refreshing! And the drink to get IF getting a drink here for the 1st time. 50% Sweet just as Gem would have it! Aloe & Basil seeds are a fab touch! Will be back! Thanks, Gem! Woohoo!

Green tea soursop
Odelia F.

Cutesy and homey hangout spot with good drink selection. Cannot change ice level. Expect to pay $7-8/drink - Green tea soursop, 0% was the perfect, refreshing, 'not too sweet' beverage. Green tea was very floral, no bitterness. Paired well with the soursop puree + chunks. Though the photo had way more soursop and had a purple to yellow gradient? Stingy on the soursop for the price - Set up had couches, booth seating, plants, and a claw machine - Conveniently beside Pho Y #1 - Will be back for 50% off waffle Wednesday

Banana matcha
kaylee n.

I wrote a review a couple of weeks ago about the inconsistency in their banana matcha, and it seems like they listened and improved the quality of the banana cream--I love it! I'm so glad I can enjoy my favorite drink again.

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