I have been on a boba kick and decided to stop into Tan-Cha based on the amazing reviews. This boba…read moreshop is located near Raining Berries, so be mindful of parking especially since I went during move in weekend. The staff member was super nice when I walked and immediately welcoming and friendly. I went with the brown sugar milk tea with boba and upgraded to almond milk for my milk choice. The upgrade is $1 surcharge however he was super nice and gave the upgrade on the house. The boba shop is pretty small and has a claw game inside. The prices are pretty reasonable and he informed his favorite boba was a seasonal one, the hami melon boba tea which sounded good and will try soon! This boba tea was surprisingly not super sweet at all. It was very creamy and delicious. It had a subtle hint of brown sugar and the boba tasted like it soaked up the brown sugar flavoring. I highly recommend this drink. However, be mindful of trying to get to this place if you're a local as it's that time of the year (aka football season). If you can find parking - definitely stop by Tan-Cha.

I got the Uji Green Milk Tea w/ Tiramisu Foam and regular tapioca. I love the creaminess of the…read moremilk tea, it's herbal, and fresh. The tiramisu foam is so good, I've been craving Tan-Cha for the longest because of their tiramisu foam, light and simple. It complements the green tea very well. Their boba is soft and plump, and the entire drink blends so well together. The cafe was small with a modern, fresh look. Service was awesome, our barista/cashier was very kind and patient. To get to the cafe, you have to parallel park just an fyi. I'd go through the pain of parallel parking to get another drink here! Highly highly recommend!!!

This place is easily my favorite boba spot in Gainesville. All of their matchas are stellar…read more(particularly the blended strawberry matcha) and the drinks aren't too sweet, even at 100% sweetness, which I appreciate. The food doesn't miss either! For 6 bucks you can get a delicious sushi wrap that is unlike any other food Ive ever had- very crunchy & delicious. And it honestly Tea Moment has one of the better price points for boba. Plus you can do no ice for no extra charge (which should be standard but apparently isnt at some gnv boba places). As for the service, its always amazing! Drinks always come out quick and the guy I always see (the owner?) is very welcoming. Not to mention the convenient location makes it an ideal spot to get a treat after a way-too-long chemistry lab. I wholeheartedly recommend this spot for all your boba needs!

Pretty solid boba tea spot that is right across the street from UF campus. If you didn't know, you…read morewould never have imagined a boba shop tucked all the way in the back of this mixed apartment and retail building. But here it is lol. Friendly and efficient, you can grab a drink and run off to class real quick. They have lots of options to choose from and the drinks are executed well. The only downside is that this place is not the best at having a group of people and chilling here since seats are limited. But besides that, solid place :)

One of my favorite places in town for boba! My mom was stopping into pick me up boba drinks for my…read moredad and I. I always get a taro boba tea but today I was feeling something refreshing. I got a passionate mango tea with mango boba pearls. The service is always fast, efficient, and pleasant. This passionate mango tea was very light but sweet. It tasted like a mix of passionfruit and mango and the mango popping pearls were the perfect touch. This place has such amazing variety of drinks that every visit could be something new. Definitely stop in for a delicious treat yourself!

The main draw of this spot is the huge variety of flavors and customizations- mote than any other…read moretea spot I've visited so far in Gainesville. However, many of the teas- such as the earl grey and cherry- have a strong perfumy-lychee notes that can be off putting. Also I feel that there is some real nickel and dime-ing going on as you need to pay extra to change the ice content and to have boba in both sides of the dual flavor cup. However, I do wanna mention here that I love the general execution of the double flavor cup other than that small detail. Lastly, this was likely a fluke, but the cold foam on one of my visits was very chunky- straight cream cheese- which was an off putting quality control error. But overall, its not a bad spot, just not the best in town. Good if you want a really specific flavor though.

Loved this place so much, so sad it closed down The ice cream, boba, and environment were so great!…read moreHopefully they'll put another one up closer to campus!

This was a delightful place to get a sweet treat. They had a large board of items from which I…read morecould choose. We got Oreo, pretzel and condensed milk. It was delicious. We did have to wait awhile for it, but it was worth it. There were several people relaxing with computers in this space so it must be a good place to rest or study

Gainesville snack scene at its best! This place was bustling when we went in. Didn't have to wait…read moretoo long. Food and drink hit the spot We got the combo. Get a drink and snack and get a dessert for free. Kiosk was a bit tricky, but staff was standing by to help. Drinks were decent. Red bean milk tea, large size, light ice, and 25% sweet. You get the idea--lots of customizations were available. There were a large selection of snacks on the menu. Tempted to get the popcorn chicken ,but went with the veggie ramen. The spouts were crunchy, leafy greens were fresh, and the soup base flavorful. Served in a plastic bowl. Lots of snacks to choose from too. The ube cream puff was pre wrapped. The comment was it was better than it looks. And it didt look that bad... Thumbs up for this place. Including the bonus star for family owned, top marks!

It's a cute little shop with lots of bubble tea flavors like milk tea, taro tea, oolong tea, fruit…read moretea, cheese foam, and more. They also have seasonal flavors! There's lots of yummy sweets in the bakery like chiffon cake, cheesecake, basque cheesecake, cream puffs, burst cake, mochi, crepe cake, french macarons, and more. It's near the Enson Market. It wasn't too loud inside and there were plenty of places to sit. I think it would be a great place for a date or to meet up with friends. My order: The matcha green tea w. coconut milk (no boba). I also tried the tiramisu mousse cake. The green tea was really tasty, the tiramisu mousse was just okay IMO. Why I left a four star review: There weren't a lot of dairy-free milk options, the price point was a tad high, and there are too many other boba tea shops in Gainesville with a better price point and flavors.

I pass by 13th street quite often and finally was able to go in. I usually am in a hurry but I…read moredecided to stop by on a Friday night . I had a sweet tooth and wanted ice cream. I settled on some boba tea instead and had oolong but unfortunately they were out of boba balls so I had it without. They added a replacement for the boba balls which was a little off and like a jelly texture . Almost like aloe Vera texture . I still loved their boba tea flavor which I got brown sugar. We also tried 2 mochi. The mochi had a great flavor but the texture was too hard for me. We had the strawberry and coconut mochi but they had other amazing flavors like habanero coffee, expresó , lychee , passion fruit etc. I appreciate that they had so many unique flavors you don't see often. I am not sure if the macaroons are fresh or who makes them but they also had a variety of interesting flavors . Would definitely come back to try other items and flavors that they offer.

We were at adjacent business Swamp Boil when I told my friend I wanted dessert…read more Turns out my friend recommends this place. Before I say yes to boba tea, though, I ask the waitress for their dessert menu and they sent me to BC Boba Tea & Ice Cream. Apparently Swamp Boil doesn't serve dessert. Anyway, this cute little tea shop also sells some snacks and ice cream. Given my friend wanting some boba tea, the desire was contagious and I wanted one, too. I also figured it made more sense for the road as I had many hours until I would reach South Florida. He ordered an oolong milk tea with boba while I ordered a strawberry green tea with boba. Both were refreshing, but I think I'm happy I stuck with the strawberry green tea. Milk and long car rides aren't good companions and that's with me not being lactose intolerant. Anyhow, the service was fine, a bit cold perhaps, but it is what it is. They have a lovely mural on site and I'm generally curious if this and Swamp Boil are owned by the same person. At any rate, I would go back if in the area.

Decided to check this place out/dine-in for some snacks. The inside is very clean and cool, but…read morefoods look/taste like they are frozen foods that are microwaved prior to serving unfortunately. Price is a bit on the higher end except Bahn Mi, which I thought was somewhat reasonable. Overall, good place for boba, so-so for foods

The advertise the huge variety of drinks. We only ordered an iced coffee it was okay. Nothing out…read moreof the ordinary. Interesting place

This was by far the best boba I have ever had! I got the match red bean slush with boba and it was…read moreabsolutely amazing!!

Come here all the time. Love the variety of teas available and being able to swap the types of teas…read morewith the flavor. I've never tried their food but it's my go-to spot in Gainesville for fruit teas. (I'm not a Boba person but I'm a tea lover and I love that some of their fruit teas have fruit pieces in them) i Klondike that they do limited time drinks and promos. Staff is always super friendly and my boyfriend and I are here so much they recognize us

Love this poke place, lot of options for toppings, and nice clean place. Always come here when I'm…read morein Gainesville. Big servings too

It's been a minute since I last ate here, but man I forgot what a gem this place is! Pokebowl…read moreStation offers a variety of curated and customizable poke bowls, along with sushi burritos. The options here are truly endless and they have so many different toppings to choose from. If customizing your bowl is too overwhelming, they have a good selection of curated bowls too. The interior is pretty clean and the atmosphere is perfect for casual occasions. The service is amiable and efficient. They do a great job dealing with the influx of customers and handling orders quickly--without sacrificing quality or skimping on portions. Every time I've come here I have customized a bowl. I have found that is the best way to get exactly what I'm looking for. Customizing bowls doesn't include a major upcharge like most other bowl places either. I appreciate all the different proteins they have, catering to meat eater or non meat eaters. The tuna and salmon are always fresh and delicious. The selection of toppings makes it so you can genuinely try something new every visit. Pokebowl Station is an excellent spot if you are craving something healthy, quick, and affordable. The food is really fresh and has lots of flavors. They offer variety, good service, and large portions--what more could you want? I am looking forward to my next visit!

Finally made it to this GEM of a donut shop in Gainesville! Flatfish GNV is a donut shop that…read morespecializes in brioche filled donuts and vegan glazed donuts. Only open Friday through Sunday, they offer a limited selection with monthly rotating flavors, so expect lines out the door. Knowing to expect a line, especially during move-in weekend, my family and I got there about 10min before opening at 10am. There was already a line wrapped around the block! We ended up waiting in line for about 50min before ordering. Shortly after we ordered and sat down to enjoy our donuts, one of the owners notified everyone there was a limited selection left and it was likely not everyone would receive donuts. So if you are planning on visiting, just be aware of this! The service was excellent and extremely pleasant. The co-owner serving the donuts was super sweet and personable. This husband and wife team run a tight ship and really do their best to serve everyone to their best ability! The inside is quant, but there are a couple of seating options. We appreciated the nostalgic atmosphere and decor throughout. We got to the counter at the perfect time as they were just about out of the brioche. While unable to snag one of the brioche donuts, we were able to try 3/4 brioche filled and 5 of the vegan glazed. All the donuts were genuinely phenomenal and you couldn't tell the vegan glazed was vegan at all. The brioche filled donuts were super pillowy, with ample amounts of luscious cream filling. All the flavors were distinct and very good--you can tell they use fresh, high-quality ingredients. I thoroughly enjoyed the brownie filled brioche and thought the filling was divine, almost reminded me of chocolate mousse! The vegan glazed were also great with a wonderful texture. They too were soft and very fresh, each with good flavor. I honestly enjoyed all 5 of the flavors we tried, especially the Arnold Palmer and Cherry Crumble! Overall, Flatfish GNV was most definitely worth as the hype and praise! The donuts are truly something special, with lovely presentation, flavor, and most importantly texture. The donuts themselves are large too and I definitely think the price is justified. They use great ingredients and it shows in the product they output. While the lines can get long, don't let that intimidate you! The service was perfect and this husband & wife team does a wonderful job running their donut shop. I was extremely impressed and would really like to return to try some more of their monthly flavors!

Arrived about 20 minutes past opening and waited for 1 hour for the donuts. The brioche donuts were…read moredelicious!! Would recommend.