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We stopped by on Saturday. Drinks and snacks were delicious, and different than any other Boba places we've visited. My husband and daughter requested Thai teas (one with boba) and I got a Lychee green tea (with crystal pearls and a salty milk foam on top). Loved the drinks and the waffles were a fun treat. There was plenty of space in the cafe to meet up for a treat. Service was attentive - drinks were out fast, food took a minute but was worth a few minute wait. Will be back soon!
Stopped by Tsaocaa for bubble tea after seeing a movie at the Oriental theatre next door. They were pretty standard drinks. There's a big gap between 30% and 50% sweetness. 30% was just enough for me (and that's coming from someone with a sweet tooth!) I got the taro green tea blended with oat milk, but I preferred my partner's passion fruit tea. Super cute interior and conveniently located.
Watermelon foam cheese drink. Refreshing for a hot summer day. Nothing special. The facility needed a little cleaning as it looked like it had been mobbed hours before but the store has just opened? Pro tip: Close to Black Cat Alley- take your drink and mosey around.
It's a great spot to enjoy your bubble tea, it has a lot of spots to sit, and many drink options. I love their drinks, and their to-go bag design, it is very cool! The bubble waffle is just okay, it tastes like a normal waffle, not like the Hong Kong waffles that I have tried from other countries. Overall is a good bubble tea spot!
Located next to the Oriental Theater, Tsaocaa is the perfect spot for a bubble tea and maybe a snack. The window lures you in with popular selections from the fairly extensive menu. There's a selection of teas and smoothies and also fried chicken and bubble waffles. The space is clean and there's a seating area where you can settle for awhile. I've taken a book before and lingered with my drink. You order at the counter and they call out your number when it's ready. I was impressed with the purple potato milk tea which was the first thing I tried. There were real chunks of purple potato and purple rice and I think some red beans. There was a lot going on but the result was harmonious and a little surprising. I also liked that you can choose your level of sweetness. I prefer my drinks lightly sweetened. I thought the tea was still plenty sweet. I came back the next day and got the same thing because I kept thinking about it, but I have also tried the brown sugar black tea with bubble and it was good too. I have not tried any of the food yet but it seems like the kind of things that would complement the tea and hit the spot after a trip to the movies or any of the other activities in the area.
Delicious drinks! The pineapple and passion fruit green tea with jelly was so refreshing. Signature milk tea was good, but I would have preferred more tea to milk ratio. Boba was nice and chewy. It smelled so good of fried chicken as well, so would like to come back and try that!
Tsaocaa is a hidden gem. It's just up the street from a lot of good businesses. The place is super clean and they open promptly at 12:00 PM. Ordering is super easy. There's a touch pad that you can order on. The food came out super quick. I had to let my chicken sandwich cool because I definitely almost burned my mouth. The pineapple green tea was a nice choice for me. In terms of appearance, I was surprised to see more than my boba floating around but I enjoyed having lil pineapple chews in my drink. I'm not sure what the white strips were but the drink was good.
A new boba + Korean Fried Chicken + Hong Kong style egg waffles place! Owners are Chinese and they know how to do KFC and egg waffles right haha. The packaging is so cute! We got hot and spicy and soy garlic (classic KFC flavors) for fried chicken and they were delicious. We got delivery so there was like a 40-min prep + drive from fresh and hot. Still very good and we could taste the crispy skins! So that really meant sth. My Hong Kong style matcha egg waffles and 0% sugar lactose free purple potato milk swirl were also very delicious. Highly recommend the 0% sugar purple potato milk swirl - rich, creamy, fresh & full of good purple potato flavor! The matcha egg waffles - you have to eat them when they are hot so that they remain crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside! But still, I like the flavor and because I am actually from that area, I can tell it's pretty authentic even though the delivered ones that I got cooled down already. Teas: Hubby reported that the signature Ruby black milk tea with boba was also pretty good. The tapioca was chewy and fresh! I took a sip and agreed! Sakura milk tea: we were both curious about what Sakura (aka cherry blossom in Japanese) could taste like. It turned out to be like light floral green tea with a slight hint of strawberry. We liked it! Rose oolong milk tea: Rich and full of rose aroma. Also a good tea to choose!
The place is so cool. I literally watched a movie next door at the oriental theatre and noticed a no wait line. My crew dashed in pronto but not before making sure I ordered first. I ordered brown sugar milk tea w. Bubble blended. The cashier warned us they have a dedicated menu for blended so basically she couldn't guarantee the same taste as not blended. It was delicious!!! We will be back soon!!!! Love the east side of Mil Town.
I've been here twice this week. Their taro milk is delicious and they don't use powder--it's real taro. The drink is not artificially sweet, it's perfectly balanced with the milk and the chewy boba. I noticed the boba is lighter in color than other places, so I was expecting the consistency to be off-but it was pleasantly chewy and kept it's consistency as I enjoyed my drink. I hate when it's over cooked and gets soggy before you finish your drink, and again, it was not a concern here. The only reason I deducted a star was it is pretty oily in there. I know they make fried chicken sandwiches however, the scent lingers and sticks to you. Both times I've been in, I've come out smelling like the chicken/oil? It really penetrates your clothing, and I'm wondering if it's a ventilation issue? Again, it doesn't affect the taste of their boba, but it made for a slightly unpleasant experience sitting inside. I would've stepped outside but it was late and there was a lot of police activity outside. I brought someone with me and they also mentioned the lack of ventilation in the building. Overall, drop in for boba. Consider stepping out or going for a stroll if you have mind the smell.
Was craving good boba, and I definitely found it. I will 100% be back to try the chicken. Orders: Mango slush yogurt with purple rice: I was so excited to see purple rice in the topping menu! The yogurt flavor had just the right amount of tartness with a strong mango flavor. I also think there was agar boba inside it, which was a nice surprise. This will likely be my go to order here. No need to try anything else. Mango green milk tea with mango boba 0% sugar: my partner ordered this one. The tea was delicious, but she could have done without the mango boba (fluid filled popping boba). We'll order again without it next time. Service was great. Super friendly staff and quick to get your order out. Very happy with the whole experience! UPDATE (yelp wouldn't let me write another review since I was here yesterday): the chicken is delicious!! Each piece is THICK. Super crispy and they give you the sauce on the side so you can control your flavor. 10/10 would order again. Also came back for more mango yogurt slush drink. This time without the crystal boba. The large pieces of fresh mango were just as good as yesterday. Yum!
This is my first time hearing about them, but apparently Tsaocaa has 50+ locations. We just happened to walk by, so I decided to order a drink. I went with their Signature Ruby Black Milk Tea w/ bubble. The tea flavor wasn't too strong. They also sell fried chicken here.
I am absolutely LOVING these boba shops opening up around the downtown area. I only really leave my house for 2 things - boba and food. Honestly, I was super shocked seeing this on google maps one day when I was craving boba and made it a mission to check it out the next day. I first tried this brand in Chicago (the location shared with bb.q chicken) and really really enjoyed their drinks. They have a lot of your standard drink options but also some drinks you might not see at the boba shops around here AND HK style egg waffles and fried chicken! The space is pretty big and allows for big and small groups to sit and talk without feeling rushed to grab your drink and go. I'll definitely be back to try the snacks! Welcome to MKE :)
This is my favorite spot for Korean Fried Chicken! The meat is sooooo juicy on the inside and fried to perfection on the outside. I got the cheese wings which is just cheese powder that is super tasty but I've tried their saucy ones and those are good too, especially the honey garlic! Their drink selection definitely overwhelms me but the one I tried was pretty good, you can pick your sweetness too which is great! The young worker was nice and was able to help me. I love the vibe inside too, plenty of seating and cute colors!! If you need a KFC spot, this is it!! read more
9 months ago
We stopped by on Saturday. Drinks and snacks were delicious, and different than any other Boba places we've visited. My husband and daughter requested Thai teas (one with boba) and I got a Lychee green tea (with crystal pearls and a salty milk foam on top). Loved the drinks and the waffles were a fun treat. There was plenty of space in the cafe to meet up for a treat. Service was attentive - drinks were out fast, food took a minute but was worth a few minute wait. Will be back soon! read more
Stopped by Tsaocaa for bubble tea after seeing a movie at the Oriental theatre next door. They were pretty standard drinks. There's a big gap between 30% and 50% sweetness. 30% was just enough for me (and that's coming from someone with a sweet tooth!) I got the taro green tea blended with oat milk, but I preferred my partner's passion fruit tea. Super cute interior and conveniently located. read more
Watermelon foam cheese drink. Refreshing for a hot summer day. Nothing special. The facility needed a little cleaning as it looked like it had been mobbed hours before but the store has just opened? Pro tip: Close to Black Cat Alley- take your drink and mosey around. read more
2 months ago
It's a great spot to enjoy your bubble tea, it has a lot of spots to sit, and many drink options. I love their drinks, and their to-go bag design, it is very cool! The bubble waffle is just okay, it tastes like a normal waffle, not like the Hong Kong waffles that I have tried from other countries. Overall is a good bubble tea spot! read more
3 years ago
Located next to the Oriental Theater, Tsaocaa is the perfect spot for a bubble tea and maybe a snack. The window lures you in with popular selections from the fairly extensive menu. There's a selection of teas and smoothies and also fried chicken and bubble waffles. The space is clean and there's a seating area where you can settle for awhile. I've taken a book before and lingered with my drink. You order at the counter and they call out your number when it's ready. I was impressed with the purple potato milk tea which was the first thing I tried. There were real chunks of purple potato and purple rice and I think some red beans. There was a lot going on but the result was harmonious and a little surprising. I also liked that you can choose your level of sweetness. I prefer my drinks lightly sweetened. I thought the tea was still plenty sweet. I came back the next day and got the same thing because I kept thinking about it, but I have also tried the brown sugar black tea with bubble and it was good too. I have not tried any of the food yet but it seems like the kind of things that would complement the tea and hit the spot after a trip to the movies or any of the other activities in the area. read more
8 months ago
1 year ago
Delicious drinks! The pineapple and passion fruit green tea with jelly was so refreshing. Signature milk tea was good, but I would have preferred more tea to milk ratio. Boba was nice and chewy. It smelled so good of fried chicken as well, so would like to come back and try that! read more
2 years ago
Tsaocaa is a hidden gem. It's just up the street from a lot of good businesses. The place is super clean and they open promptly at 12:00 PM. Ordering is super easy. There's a touch pad that you can order on. The food came out super quick. I had to let my chicken sandwich cool because I definitely almost burned my mouth. The pineapple green tea was a nice choice for me. In terms of appearance, I was surprised to see more than my boba floating around but I enjoyed having lil pineapple chews in my drink. I'm not sure what the white strips were but the drink was good. read more
A new boba + Korean Fried Chicken + Hong Kong style egg waffles place! Owners are Chinese and they know how to do KFC and egg waffles right haha. The packaging is so cute! We got hot and spicy and soy garlic (classic KFC flavors) for fried chicken and they were delicious. We got delivery so there was like a 40-min prep + drive from fresh and hot. Still very good and we could taste the crispy skins! So that really meant sth. My Hong Kong style matcha egg waffles and 0% sugar lactose free purple potato milk swirl were also very delicious. Highly recommend the 0% sugar purple potato milk swirl - rich, creamy, fresh & full of good purple potato flavor! The matcha egg waffles - you have to eat them when they are hot so that they remain crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside! But still, I like the flavor and because I am actually from that area, I can tell it's pretty authentic even though the delivered ones that I got cooled down already. Teas: Hubby reported that the signature Ruby black milk tea with boba was also pretty good. The tapioca was chewy and fresh! I took a sip and agreed! Sakura milk tea: we were both curious about what Sakura (aka cherry blossom in Japanese) could taste like. It turned out to be like light floral green tea with a slight hint of strawberry. We liked it! Rose oolong milk tea: Rich and full of rose aroma. Also a good tea to choose! read more
1 year ago
The place is so cool. I literally watched a movie next door at the oriental theatre and noticed a no wait line. My crew dashed in pronto but not before making sure I ordered first. I ordered brown sugar milk tea w. Bubble blended. The cashier warned us they have a dedicated menu for blended so basically she couldn't guarantee the same taste as not blended. It was delicious!!! We will be back soon!!!! Love the east side of Mil Town. read more
I've been here twice this week. Their taro milk is delicious and they don't use powder--it's real taro. The drink is not artificially sweet, it's perfectly balanced with the milk and the chewy boba. I noticed the boba is lighter in color than other places, so I was expecting the consistency to be off-but it was pleasantly chewy and kept it's consistency as I enjoyed my drink. I hate when it's over cooked and gets soggy before you finish your drink, and again, it was not a concern here. The only reason I deducted a star was it is pretty oily in there. I know they make fried chicken sandwiches however, the scent lingers and sticks to you. Both times I've been in, I've come out smelling like the chicken/oil? It really penetrates your clothing, and I'm wondering if it's a ventilation issue? Again, it doesn't affect the taste of their boba, but it made for a slightly unpleasant experience sitting inside. I would've stepped outside but it was late and there was a lot of police activity outside. I brought someone with me and they also mentioned the lack of ventilation in the building. Overall, drop in for boba. Consider stepping out or going for a stroll if you have mind the smell. read more
Was craving good boba, and I definitely found it. I will 100% be back to try the chicken. Orders: Mango slush yogurt with purple rice: I was so excited to see purple rice in the topping menu! The yogurt flavor had just the right amount of tartness with a strong mango flavor. I also think there was agar boba inside it, which was a nice surprise. This will likely be my go to order here. No need to try anything else. Mango green milk tea with mango boba 0% sugar: my partner ordered this one. The tea was delicious, but she could have done without the mango boba (fluid filled popping boba). We'll order again without it next time. Service was great. Super friendly staff and quick to get your order out. Very happy with the whole experience! UPDATE (yelp wouldn't let me write another review since I was here yesterday): the chicken is delicious!! Each piece is THICK. Super crispy and they give you the sauce on the side so you can control your flavor. 10/10 would order again. Also came back for more mango yogurt slush drink. This time without the crystal boba. The large pieces of fresh mango were just as good as yesterday. Yum! read more
This is my first time hearing about them, but apparently Tsaocaa has 50+ locations. We just happened to walk by, so I decided to order a drink. I went with their Signature Ruby Black Milk Tea w/ bubble. The tea flavor wasn't too strong. They also sell fried chicken here. read more
3 years ago
I am absolutely LOVING these boba shops opening up around the downtown area. I only really leave my house for 2 things - boba and food. Honestly, I was super shocked seeing this on google maps one day when I was craving boba and made it a mission to check it out the next day. I first tried this brand in Chicago (the location shared with bb.q chicken) and really really enjoyed their drinks. They have a lot of your standard drink options but also some drinks you might not see at the boba shops around here AND HK style egg waffles and fried chicken! The space is pretty big and allows for big and small groups to sit and talk without feeling rushed to grab your drink and go. I'll definitely be back to try the snacks! Welcome to MKE :) read more
1 year ago
I ordered the chicken sandwich with fries and was pretty disappointed. The breading on the chicken was soggy, and the meat itself seemed like leftover scraps--gristly, fatty, and lacking flavor. Definitely not what I was expecting. Hoping it was just an off day, but unfortunately, this one missed the mark. With that being said, the strawberry milk green tea with strawberry Boba was amazing ! read more
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I came in with a couple friends not knowing what I wanted to sum it up, they allowed me to get a new one because I didn't know what I had ordered for my boba. (This probably happen all the time,) they were very nice, positive energy all around. My order Strawberry milk tea w/ green tea And fries The red cap is the one that incorrectly ordered. read more
My visit to Tsaocaa, the new boba shop, had its ups and downs. First impressions matter, and unfortunately, the lack of a greeting upon entering - even with multiple staff at the counter - was a bit of a letdown. On the bright side, their moist chicken sandwich is really good although I ordered a honey garlic sandwich, there was only the tiniest bit of honey garlic on it so it basically tasted like the original chicken. so if you want to taste the sauce on it make sure to ask for extraaaaaaa sauce. As a boba enthusiast, I couldn't resist ordering one of their signature boba drinks. The flavor was on point, and the boba pearls had a great chewy texture. My only gripe was that they skimped a bit on the boba pearls - a little more would have been perfect! A note on the atmosphere: the lively ambiance had its downside. The music was cranked up so high that even though my drink was called three times, I couldn't hear it . Overall, Tsaocaa has a lot of potential with its standout dishes and boba options. The employees defiantly need more training in regards to the food and the service. I would come back but not for a while. read more
3 years ago
Recently moved from Chicago and have been praying I would find a decent place for cheese tea. I tried Uni Uni and Bambu and they were both gross. Tsaocaa is a dream come true. I tried the iced osmanthus milk tea with milk foam (which is another name for cheese top), and it was incredible. I'm a tea snob too, and it's obvious they use loose tea, and know how to brew it correctly. I'll definitely be back to try more flavors, especially since they have ube (purple potato)! read more
The drinks here are super good! A bit pricey but really liked the fruit slushes! The fried chicken is pretty good but super messy, I wish they had an option that wasn't sauce on the side. The ordering process can be confusing, there's an automated voice that shouts out your number that can be hard to hear, so when you order make sure you're listening! read more
2 years ago
I love Tsaocaa with all my heart. Mostly because I've been waiting for a boba tea place where you can set your sweetness level. So many delicious real teas to customize a yummy drink! And me and my boyfriend love the chicken. read more
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Food is made fresh to order, and the staff is amazingly sweet. Can be pricey, but for chicken this yummy, I don't mind. I am a huge fan of the Fruit Green Tea beyond the chicken and waffles. read more
3 years ago
Bland greasy and not fully cooked boneless chicken thighs. Chicken wasn't fully cooked, and this was for my children.. This is the second time visiting 1st time got the bone-in chicken was soso. decided to try again and after spending almost $40 highly disappointed. i could've gone to KFC read more
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2224 N Farwell Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53202
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