I'm never disappointed. This is literally my favorite place in Gainesville! It's been my favorite since the beginning of lollicup, they have soooo many options here! AND they have an entire succulent garden, and you can put together and decorate your own pot! Ahhh!!! read more

TeaStori - You really can't beat helping with saving our sealife! Taro milk tea w/ mini boba. - Desserts Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Great tea & boba. Would recommend the mango black tea with mango boba. Family owned business.

This is probably the best Boba tea spot. I tried an assortment of different tees, and they all taste extremely flavorful and fruity. Staff was very friendly and was able to make great suggestions for a first timer read more

I can't rave about TeaStori enough. I have been a loyal customer ever since I found out about it and am always excited for my next visit. There are so many drink options (my go-to is the lavender lemonade with lychee popping boba and passion fruit popping boba) and you can customize them to your liking. They also sell mochi and macarons, which I haven't tried here, but the flavors look really good. The ordering system is on a screen, so you aren't actually talking to staff, but it's easy to get the hang of. It's really clean inside and has lo-fi music playing so it's nice while you wait (sometimes there is a line). If in Gainesville you need to go here at least once--you might not be able to stay away after! read more

Delicious tea and cute plants! I love the chai bubble tea. You can also get rewards for going there often :)

This was a super cute place. I really enjoyed the plants they had and the food and drinks they sold. I got the lavender lemonade with boba in it. It was very tasty! I also got 6 macarons in various flavors. I have tried the vanilla but not any of the other flavors yet. The vanilla was so good and I'm excited to eat the rest! I would highly recommend. The service was really nice and helpful read more

TeaStori - The macarons I got! I got 6 but ate one before this picture it was very delicious! - Desserts Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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I love Teastori i've gone many times and the drinks have always exceeded my expectations and they have amazing service and are all very friendly. read more

This place is consistently fast and delicious. I love love their Jasmine Milk Tea and appreciate the fact that you can sub almond milk to make it non-dairy. They are always on point and I appreciate their social justice contributions. Stay awesome! read more

I don't like boba tea. But they had all sorts of tea. I got a honey green tea with strawberry teddy bears. Not real teddy bears. I didn't sit down with a group of red-headed stuffed animals for tea. The teddy bears were sorta gummy and they went into the tea. It was really good. And they have a lot of other tea-based choices. You can even choose two types and have them in a split cup. Which I thought was super cool. The store is adorable. There are tables and chairs outside, if you should want to enjoy the weather. They have all sorts of little plants and garden decorations for sale and that gives the store a homey feeling. The staff was friendly and pleasant, even when I didn't know what to order. I didn't feel rushed or pressured. The young lady at the counter gave me some good advice about what would taste good together. The general feeling was comfortable. Next time I get a hankering for tea, I will head back to TeaStori. read more

They have the best drinks. ever! I recommend the Pina Colada Snow & the Tiger Fresh milk tea. And the staff are friendly too! 10/10. Highly recommended! read more

I thought everything was overpriced. The place is very cramped. It is also too political for my likings but that is more subjective.

Good Boba and the vibes inside are super cute! I loved pre-Covid when you could sit and hang with friends in there; it is def an aesthetic. the prices a bit pricey but its solid quality. I like that they enforced masks a lot too in the peak Covid times, I respect their institution. read more

I have debated writing this review, as I genuinely love Teastori. I have been a very loyal customer for the last 6 years, including when it was known as Lolicup and am very happy with the protective measures they have in place for COVID. However, recently I have been somewhat disappointed. I write this review in the hope that the owner will read it and make some changes. They have recently added new kiosks to the store, and it is very hard to order directly with a person now, which I prefer to do for several reasons that I talk about below. The first time I used the kiosk I was charged 5 times on my card for the same drink. The payments stayed on "pending" and then disappeared, but obviously being charged $25 vs. $5 is a big difference. Second, the kiosk does not allow you to get rewards, with the 10th drink being free I believe. Although this is not a big issue, as a regular customer, this is disappointing. Third, if you have any coupon, such as a gator greenback coupon, free drink coupon, or are a healthcare worker, you can not use it on the kiosk. It makes for an awkward situation especially when the store is busy to get the attention of a staff member and ask to use the discount/coupon. I have watched people stand there for 3 minutes trying to get the attention of the staff member and its just embarrassing. I would also like to add that I think its a bit cheeky that an 18% tip is added on the kiosk automatically. I think it's fair to ask if the individual wants to leave a tip, but it should not be the automatic setting. Also a $1 extra for no ice is super expensive. I have not been to another store in the area that charges anything for no ice. I would also like to add that my boyfriend is a healthcare worker, who is currently working 80hrs a week, 6 days a week. On his one day off last week we went in, and did the awkward thing of trying to get the staffs attention on for the discount. I always pride myself in being polite to hospitality workers, and having worked as a server in the past, and can ensure you I was very polite in my attempts to get her attention. But when she finally noticed me she looked incredibly irritated (it was busy the store, so I imagine she was stressed), and when I asked for the discount for my bf (who was standing immediately behind me) in an incredibly condensing tone, looked at me and said "I need to see your ID then", making it clear she did not believe me. I turned to my bf and asked if he had his ID, which he didn't happen to have (he is required to have it visible when he is in the hospital and keeps it on a lanyard, and not in his wallet). I told her he didn't have it, but he could show her an email or something proving his role. At this point we were INCREDIBLY embarrassed, it was obvious she did not believe us and other customers were watching. At this point she turned to her co-worker not even responding to what he said, asked if we could get the discount with no ID (in a super irritated tone once again), and he said to just give us the discount but said next time have the ID. I completely understand why they ask to see ID, and think that is a fair policy, but I do not think it was necessary to embarrass us. At this point my bf and I were incredibly embarrassed, to the point where I asked my bf if we could go back with his ID and show them the ID to prove we were not lying. My bf said we should just leave it, and with this being is one day off he got that entire week I agreed. There is nothing wrong with her asking to see the ID, it is how she went about it. I hope this review will lead to some changes. Again I genuinely do love Teastori and there teas. read more

Best boba tea in town! always cold with perfect tea to ice ratio. Fresh boba bubbles that melt in your mouth. Taro is the best!

Omg the flavor. You will want to drown yourself in tea as you float on a taste sensation from the mochi and macaroons. It is adorable inside and they also have a bunch of cute items you can buy, from face masks to corgi flower pots. read more

The most adorable shop that sells macaroons, mochi, boba, and SUCCULENTS! Will definitely be back soon!

This place is beyond amazing. Every time I go, I cannot get enough of their Thai Tea! I would literally get TeaStori every single day if I was in the city. The employees are also awesome. Always super friendly and welcoming. Service is fast. Love this place! read more

So cute and the best boba tea in Gainesville! Been going here since it was called Lollicup. They have polaroids of customers on the wall and lots of mochi flavors and plants as well! read more

Place is great, tea tastes good. But sometimes, the drinks are really watered down. :( read more

TeaStori - Taro milk tea with a special cup :3 - Desserts Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Love their tea! So obsessed! Whenever we're in Gainsville or when my husband is I make him stop by to get me a boba drink. This store reminds me of my hometown! Perfected their milt teas! Will always be here when in town read more

I absolutely adore Teastori. They have the best boba tea I've ever had, and they have so many other things to offer! They have the cutest plants and little desserts. They also offer milk alternatives for some of their milk teas. For example, I like to get the Strawberry Rose Milk Tea with almond milk because I am lactose intolerant. Their employees are always so friendly and I always take all my friends here. read more

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Use too much powders. Can't taste much tea from the two milk teas I ordered. It is also pricy consider one large one with boba and almond milk cost almost $6 read more

The few times I have been in Gainesville I have visited TeaStori. It is a cute little Bubble Tea shop with lots of flavors and options. I typically get Green Tea or Milk Tea with honey boba. There is also the jellys and popping boba too. There are other dessert options such as macaroons or shave ice. The owner is a super friendly guy who has grown this place and added lots of neat features. I came one time to plant succulents for an event. We got to choose a pot, plant 3 things and add accessories. More recently I noticed that they have added little charms to add to the pots as well. Cute anime characters and corgi or gator shaped plant pots too! The interior is very clean and there is a decent amount of seating. Overall charming place and great for a snack or hangout place to chat with friends. read more

This place has gone downhill since the new management. It used to be one of my favorite spots. I'm sad about this.

Have been going here for 4 years and have loved my order every time. Staple of my college experience. Delicious boba tea and mochi! Very caring owners and do a great job following COVID safety. read more

A cute, cozy place with bubble teas, smoothies and succulents, TeaStori offers a charming corner to relax or study! Options are plentiful so unless you're set on a style and flavour be prepared to take in the menu for a few minutes before ordering. There's a freezer with mochi by the piece near the register just to make for more decisions! I like the taro flavour myself and appreciate that the standard teas aren't overly sweet, though like everything else that's also customizable. The little outdoor seating area and shelves of lovely succulents when you walk in provide a relaxing atmosphere - definitely a great place to stop in on a hot Gainesville day! read more

Teastori is my favorite boba tea place ever! I really enjoy their Thai milk tea and Thai green milk tea with honey boba. I also love the matcha green tea snow for more of a desert boba. It is a little expensive for a drink but they always have coupons and work very quickly. Also, they have a rewards system, so your loyalty will eventually earn your way to a free drink. They changed it from lolicup and isn't much different now, but they started selling diy succulent gardens at the front which have never had my interest but I'm sure some people enjoy. It's always got a good amount of people inside so clearly I'm not the only one who's a fan! read more

BobaCup's beautiful sister store. I absolutely love this place. Cute decorations, drinks that are to die for, and the best part is the plant area in here. Theyre always playing bops and every table is accompanied with an outlet so it's a perfect place to study. I WISH it was open earlier but I guess I can't complain about that too much. My favorite drink here is their Thai tea with ice cream and boba read more

The boba was kinda hard and they made the drink too sweet. Also, they didn't have real jasmine brewed tea. I usually like the taro tea that is made with a jasmine brewed tea base. Best bubble tea I used to have was in Flushing and Chinatown, NY. The teas would be creamier there. Also places there would use this machine that shakes it really fast to create foam. Haven't really found that many good places since i used to live there. read more

"Cute store! Family brought me by while I was visiting Gainesville. I will stop in again when I come back. "

This place is my new favorite spot! The Mochi ice-cream is to die for. Ive been going for 2 weeks now, and buying all their amazing Mochi flavors. The coconut, raspberry crunch, salted caramel, mango flavor is unbelievable. I can't stop myself, they're almost $2 a piece which is slightly expensive but OMG, the best Mochi I've ever had. I always get Mochis at Publix or whole foods but the mochis ar Teastori are unbelievable. They have me dreaming!!! The service is great. The place is cute and colorful and full of surprises. So mani options of tea, it's never ending!!! I'll be back in a few days to try more! The royal tea was definitely a win. read more

Ive been here since it was called lollicup. till this day i still love going here! the plants are adorable and so irresistible.

Absolutely love TeaStori. Very cute setting, polite staff, amazing milk teas, and the best gift shop I've seen in any store (I'm completely biased I won't lie). I would recommend anyone that likes Boba or even anyone who wants to try milk tea to go to TeaStori. read more

Top notch boba place. I've been to a good number of boba shops and this one has the most quality for their selection. I usually get taro slush or the unicorn drink because I'm basic, but my fiancé branches out and usually gets the rose and lavender. They are very affordable and serve generous portions. You can also buy succulents there for a good price. The staff is pretty nice and it is a good place to sit and study if you're a UF student. read more

Teastori is a great spot! It can be anything from a place to hang with friends and play board games, or have a social gathering, or just a cool place to study because they have great wifi and plenty of outlets. The owner is always adding to the menu, either with drinks or different snacks. Theres always different deals going on on top of their loyalty program. I love that they have so many drinks, so that you'll never be bored of the drinks. On top of the many slushes, milk teas, and smoothies, Teastori offers many toppings, Mochi ice cream, regular ice cream, cookies, macarons, and more!!! The interior is also always changing, and the themes are always fun. I especially enjoy the service of all the baristas who never fail to give great service, and make me smile (Especially Jon). This is a Gainesville staple, and I would definitely recommned! read more

TeaStori is my spouse and I's favorite boba place, period. Not only do they treat their customers immensely well, their boba and desserts are top notch. Our favorite drink is the Rainbow Fruit Tea and wow we have not had anything as good as they make theirs. We recommend TeaStori wholeheartedly. read more

My absolute favorite boba place! With such a wide array of options and incredible boba, I am so lucky to have the best boba in the state available to me here in Gainesville read more

Customer service is very rude, I would recommend going to another place instead. And the store looks cluttered inside not a nice environment

My favorite tea shop so far! The boba is always perfectly chewy and reasonably sweet. All of their teas and slushes that I've tried are delicious and they have split cups!! They also have a lot of flavors and the decor/lofi music is a plus! read more

This place is just the most adorable place I've ever been to. I am so in love! There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, plugs. Just the interior decoration says a lot about this place. It's happy, cozy, and full of life. Literally, there's plants everywhere and they sell succulents in adorable hand painted pots. There's cute anime stuffed animals and shirts and toys for sale inside. The service is so friendly and fast. Now the tea is just amazing. I love the split cup option. What is a split cup? It's literally a cup split in half so you can choose 2 different flavored drinks and have it in one cup, and it is divided in 2 compartments. My favorite is the Thai green milk tea. This is really rare to find, and it is so good and aromatic. I also like the matcha milk green tea. The Vietnamese coffee milk tea is also perfect and I love that the 1988 milk tea is very flavorful with a strong tea flavor and not water or milked down. They sell mochi ice cream in so many flavors, I think maybe 10 different types. I love this place, I cannot wait to come again. read more

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