Came in on a Sunday around 2 pm. A few people in the shop, and I waited to order in the touch screens. Opted for one of their coconut milk specials that was blue with boba. Drink came out fast! Would have been a nice albeit a bit small of a shop to sit and drink but I opted to take it to go, though it was very quiet and cozy. Drink itself was delicious! Boba was solid, and a nice pick me up when I was in the area! read more

The Whale Tea - Seating - Bubble Tea Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

The whale tea is a place anyone around should definitely check out! Me and my daughter went to The Whale Tea recently and as bubble tea lovers we thought it was okay. We had gotten matcha,brown sugar and the Oreo slush boba. The matcha wasn't bad. The matcha was perfectly blended and smooth (which I love because some places don't blend their matcha thoroughly) but its taste wasn't the best matcha we've had. The brown sugar wasn't bad either it tasted good but felt a little watered down. The Oreo slush boba was delicious and I have no comments saying otherwise. The service was excellent and the employees even helped us decide what to get. They were very helpful and kind and greeted us immediately. The ambiance was great and it was decorated with adorable signs, a beautiful whale mural, whale squishies, and lights. Many seating options and two kiosks to order as well. Overall, even though we weren't absolutely thrilled with our drinks there are many other options and we look forward to coming back soon to try something new. read more

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I was in the Milford area and i felt hungry. So i decided to look around the plaza and i saw this joint. I thought at first that the store was closed. I looked closer and it was open. I went it there and ordered my tea. This is not the first time i had tea from this store. I ordered the whale tea drink and it's very delicious and not sickening sweet. However, i was going to order food, but they did not have any food in this branch. That part i was a bit disappointed. I ordered on a big screen beside the cashier. The order didnt take awhile. I thought it would take longer because there were a lot of people in the store. I saw like a refrigerated display case but it was empty. It was a bit dark in the store. I decided to go back to my car and drink the tea. Over all, i still like the tea. They should put an open sign for customers to see if the store is open or not. Maybe make the ambiance more lit up and i would appreciate some decor. read more

The Whale Tea - The Whale Tea Drink. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

Delicious milk teas! Boba is chewy, soft and consistent in quality. Service is quick and usually not too busy inside where there is some comfy seating and a bright atmosphere. Bonus that it's conveniently located next to the Asian grocery store. read more

The Whale Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

Had a good experience at The Whale Tea; great location in the G Mart plaza and near the UPS Store if you need a quick beverage! I ordered the Lychee Fruit Tea, its my favorite but they had a great menu to choose from. Service was friendly and efficient. Will be back! read more

The Whale Tea - Lychee Fruit Tea (no add-ins) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

The staff was polite, and the drinks were amazing! The peach tea was perfect and it had real flavoring. The boba pearls tasted really good as well. read more

The Whale Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

Tried a super tasty boba drink at The Whale Tea today, Creme Brulee Oreo Milk Tea with oat milk, tapioca boba, and 50% sweet. I absolutely loved it! The cookies and cream flavor was on point with crushed Oreos. The top of the drink was caramelized with a blow torch that added a yummy crunch. This is great dessert drink for all ages. I stop in at The Whale Tea from time to time when I am in the area. Today they were busy and had to wait a little for the staff to make the drinks. You can either order your drinks on the touch screens setup or if you are paying with cash at the counter. I personally like using the touch screens since I can scroll through all the drink options and add-ons. If it is your first time visiting or new to milk tea and boba drinks, it maybe confusing to some. Overall, The Whale Tea has some tasty boba drinks that keeps me returning and hope to try some of their other locations soon. read more

The Whale Tea - Creme Brulee Oreo Milk Tea with Oat Milk & Tapioca - Bubble Tea Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

My kids love it. There is a wide range of selections. My youngest got the Oreo bubble tea and she thinks it's yummy. Mommy doesn't like it as much, but that's OK. My oldest daughter got the rose tea with 70% sugar and believes it is perfect. Mom got the grape tea and it tastes like fake grape. It's definitely real grape. I believe we'll be coming back often! read more

The Whale Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

Cute spot, I was greeted as soon as I walked in. Place was super clean and had seating inside. Ordered off the kiosk which prompted me for a tip, for placing my own order. The drink was relatively expensive than other boba places but seemed like their ingredients were a little upscale. Granted the mango puree. Everything is customizable but usually with an up charge - including tapioca read more

The Whale Tea - Mango Fresh Milk/Milk Tea with tapioca - Bubble Tea Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

Despite being slightly hidden, this is a gem in this plaza! Once you get past the odd entrance, you walk into a homey feeling atmosphere. I thought the Digital ordering screens sort of threw off the vibe, but the bubble tea was tasty- though maybe a little heavy on the boba. I also loved the cups they used! They felt slightly heavy duty and durable which came in handy on my walk home to my apartment! read more

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Whale Tea has been my favorite boba chain since my undergrad at UConn. The Milford location is in a great spot right next to a dim sum restaurant and Chinese supermarket. I appreciate that the service is always quick and the drinks are consistent each time. This time, I got one of my usuals -- an oreo milk tea, 30% sugar, with jelly boba. Highly recommend. read more

The Whale Tea - Oreo Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

I absolutely love boba tea's and these did not disappoint! Packed with flavor but still light and refreshing. We typically just get the milk swirl as we aren't a huge fan of the "tea" flavor in the milk. But that's personal preference. Next time I'd like to try the Oreo one! The place was clean and the staff were kind. I also love all the whale themed stuff inside. read more

The Whale Tea - Brown Sugar Fresh Milk/Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

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The staff still doesn't speak at all, especially with the kiosk too it is completely silent in there. The drinks are expensive but it's really different and I'm always pleased with what I order. The cups are so cute too! read more

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I stop in every time I'm nearby (which is often as I go to G Mart a lot), and their boba tea is the best I've ever had. You walk in and to the left are two ordering screens (G Mart also has a banner in their entryway with a QR code to order from Whale Tea). It's very easy to place your order on screen, customizing your drink as you like. Then you wait just a few minutes and your drink is ready. It's always delicious, and their boba is so incredibly fresh and chewy. My favorite is the Brown Sugar Boba Tea but I've also enjoyed the Crème Brûlée Boba Tea and their Lychee slush. They have a good variety of options including hot and cold teas, slushes, milk teas, and add ins such as jelly, chia, tapioca, and popping boba! They're not only efficient and professional, but also nice. The space is clean and there are cute whale decorations. There are a few spots to sit inside, but I take mine to go and usually finish it before I get half way home. Highly recommend! read more

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Unassuming location in a strip mall, The Whale Tea is a great addition to the neighborhood. Great ordering system with an easy to follow digital screen where you can receive text alerts when your drink is ready and a receipt. I ordered the Hot Brown Sugar Ginger Boba Tea, which was a delight but perhaps a bit too gingery. When picked up your completed drink, you will often receive a notification prior to your drink being done which makes it confusing. Each time I visited, the drinks are handcrafted so expect it to take at least 10 minutes for your drink to be made on average. read more

The Whale Tea - Brown Sugar Ginger Milk Tea Hot - Bubble Tea Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

Not friendly, barely no eye contact, So you walk in, You tap away on the screen and you place your order and then you pay, And then they ask for a tip, kinda weird. I ordered a mango smoothie with aloe vera and clear boba, absolutely amazing, But the people in there are weird read more

I'm not new to the Whale Tea brand in CT but had to get some here since I was in the area. I always get my go to order which is the blue coconut milk drink. I love coconut milk and it tastes way better than the ones you get from the stores. The jelly that is paired with it is a good mix. Despite it being blue, it's mostly a coconut milk flavor. Love it! read more

The Whale Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

The Whale Tea is one of my favorite shops for boba! I took my mom to the Milford location this afternoon and it was consistent with the New Haven and Fairfield locations I've visited. Their boba is always warm, and the strawberry purée they use in the fresh milk is literally some of the best. Very smooth process using the digital stands to order at. read more

The Whale Tea - Strawberry Fresh Milk - Bubble Tea Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

First time having a bubble tea shop here in CT as it is quite limited in the area. The Whale Tea makes a great addition in this area as the few times I've been here its a solid choice to have a refreshing milk tea or slush. Ordered at the kiosk in a fashionable easy process. The staff prepared the order in a timely manner and really have no complaints here. read more

The Whale Tea - Mango Slush - Bubble Tea Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

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I am excited to see a new bubble tea place nearby where I live. It's just a few doors down next to G Mart. Their ordering system is through Snackpass or in store via the kiosk. I used Snackpass as I like my order to be ready for pick up. It's very easy to use and it's ready in about 15 mins. I love fruit teas and have ordered here twice and also in another Whale tea location in CT. The fruit tea taste at this location was always consistent but the amount of fruits that was in it was not consistent. I've ordered passion fruit tea that was loaded with passion fruits and apples at another location but not here. I barely see any existence of passion fruit and only 2 chucks of apples and a slice of lime. Since this place is fairly new, I hope the manager would keep an eye on the consistency as it makes a difference. If they can maintain this, I'll be a customer every week! read more

The Whale Tea - Passion fruit tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

Yummy bubble tea! I was so excited to find out that this place was open! I came here on a Saturday afternoon and it was pretty busy. I used the touch screen kiosk to order my drink but it wasn't working so I had to wait to use the other kiosk. It was a little frustrating how only one of the two kiosks was working. Luckily, they made my drink pretty fast. I ordered a passion fruit tea with tapioca pearls. It was very sweet but super satisfying. The cup they gave me was very cute and I enjoyed the fresh fruit inside! The drink was a little on the expensive side though, around $7. Makes sense, considering Starbuck's charges the same. I will definitely be coming back for more! read more

The Whale Tea - Passionfruit Fruit Tea with Tapioca - Bubble Tea Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

one of the better boba spots around New Haven! Came here on the way to G Mart and was pleasantly surprised with their drinks. The grapefruit tea and passion fruit tea were great! read more

Recently opened boba shop - perfect pit stop after/before you're done grocery shopping at Gmart the Asian grocery store located next door. Due to the fact that it's located a little ways off the busy Boston post Main road where all the other shops are located (and I must say in what looks like a little vacated parking lot with some little businesses), the place is still pristinely clean and fresh. You can do a self checkout or order at the counter with the help of the staff at your personal preference. They have loads of different option available, some of which they are more known for. You can personalize your drink to your options. I went with the lychee slush and lychee jelly (runs sweet) and the passion fruit tea with boba (a little too bitter for my taste personally but perfect for those looking for something less sugary). The place is air conditioned and does offer wifi and seating for customers. Because it was only recently opened, I imagine they will soon start offering additional food options as they have a display case available but who knows. read more

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Consistently the better bubble tea in the Milford/Orange area. Can't compare to NYC, California or Taiwan but still decent. Order is always ready when I go to pick up our online orders. read more

Love their bubble tea combinations and super simple. You order through a kiosk and they make your drink super quick. Staff is friendly and will gladly assist you with any questions you may have. Located right next to G mart in Milford read more

Nice to see a legit bubble tea place in this part of Connecticut. Decent selection of milk teas & fruit teas, all easily customizable via the ordering kiosk or the Snackpass app (where you can rack up points for deals). Much easier than driving down to New York for a bubble tea fix! read more

The Whale Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

The tapioca given is so generous and a lot. The whale tea with the crystals and the creme brûlée drinks are so good. the place is very clean too read more

Ordered at the kiosk, quick service. I was advised by a friend to request for 30-50% the amount of sugar because the drinks are very sweet, sweeter than most. It was perfect. read more

The Whale Tea - Brown sugar boba milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

Every time I go here, they are more and more rude. My drink was made incorrectly and the VERY young girl at the front stated next time don't order it wrong? I'm assuming she is the child of the owners. The other young girl that was helping was very polite but did not know the ingredients to the whale drink I was ordering. The machine or torch or whatever they use for the crème brûlée was messed up so they were going to up charge to change my topping that they don't have. All in all, I'll drive further for better customer service. They up charge for every little things you would like to change as well. Then has the audacity to add gratuity of 18%. read more

The Whale Tea - "Blue died coconut milk"? - Bubble Tea Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

Service is very fast and friendly and the drinks are delicious! I'm so happy there is a Whale Tea close to me and now I don't have to drive all the way to Fairfield or New Haven for it. The kiosk is easy to navigate and I also like using the Snackpass app to order in advance so I can pick it up as soon as I come in. I love going here! read more

First, they ignore you when you walk in, at least acknowledge me, even if you're busy. When they finally acknowledge me, the guy starts speaking in Mandarin. I told him 3 times I don't understand and he gets annoyed. Then he tells me I cannot redeem my free drink because it wasn't 'his stamps' on my drink card. This is the first time I've ever had an issue in any of The Whale Tea. And the last time I'll return to that location in Milford. read more

Ordered a drink with no ice. The guy added ice. Raised the question up, the guy replaced it with a cup of milk. Paid $8 for a cup of milk. Absolutely bad experience. read more

Probably the best boba i've ever had, definitely the best boba place in milford. They have so many options and customizations, and you can tell the boba pearls are super high quality. 10/10 read more

The Whale Tea - Brown Sugar Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

If I still lived in Milford, I'd be a regular a The Whale Tea. Convenient location with lots of parking available. Not sure how long this place has been open but super glad I got to visit with a good friend. Instead of ordering at the counter, they have kiosks to the left where you can place your order. Service was quick and friendly. I ended up trying two different bubble teas-- taro and rose tea. I ordered the taro first but didn't read the part where it says they use white taro paste, so it was a surprise when I sipped and there was more than just the boba pearls. I was not a fan of that so I opted to try the Rose tea instead. I loved the Rose milk tea, but they also put in edible rose petals which I didn't particularly like. If I ever were to visit again I'd probably stop by the counter and ask which option come with nothing more than boba peals and the milk tea. I guess I have a weird texture thing when it comes to drinking beverages. Still, I think the quality was great and I'd return on another visit to the area. read more

I don't get the hype, this place has zero customer service and the new order kiosk sucks. The drinks have preselected subcategories, size, and ice levels with a tip at 18% added to the order. I changed the order to what I wanted, adjusted the tip to 15% then I changed the quantity and unbeknownst to me the order was reset to their selections. Almost $19 for two medium drinks with 100% ice, I'll pass. read more

Enjoyed my tea definitely will be going back ! I tried the mango drink and the dragonfruit, both were so good I couldn't decide which I liked more lol read more

Glad they're a new part of the neighborhood! Clean place, friendly staff, and good tea!