I really enjoyed my experience at Tsaocaa. It's a cute spot and there's more space than you think. I love boba and Tsaocaa did not disappoint. They offer boba, teas/juices, smoothies, pastries and food too! Since I ate before hand I only tried the Medium Dalgona Coffee w/ Oat Milk and Boba for $5.25. I thought that was a great price! When I entered there were probably 4-5 people ahead of me and I assumed it would take a while but the service moved so quickly. I was in front of the line in a few minutes and got my boba a few minutes after that. I would definitely go back! read more

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This wasn't my favorite drink. It was a bit too sweet for me. There was only one person in front of me so the service was fast. I was in and out so not much to say on the restaurant itself. If you like drinks on the sweeter side and fruit pieces inside then you would definitely enjoy the drink! They have so many other options to choose from as well. read more

Tsaocaa - Peach fruit tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Food / Service: I went here with a friend and tried their recommended Takoyaki. This was six pieces of a flour-based batter filled with diced octopus, topped with Takoyaki sauce, mayo, and tuna flakes. I was scared to try it at first, but was pleasantly surprised by the taste! The Takoyaki is freshly fried, so my only advice is to give it time to cool down before your first bite! Service: The service was quick and friendly. The cashier graciously answered all of our questions and gave us recommendations for what to try read more

Tsaocaa - Takoyaki - Bubble Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

1st time 5 stars. I was just minding my business trying to buy some comic books when I saw this places sign out front. My wife loves bubble tea and I wanted to let her know I was thinking about her. So I stepped in. Inside was nice. I was surprised to see they had hot foods and fries. I grabbed two bubble teas. I got myself one that was honey green tea but not milky. Normally I do not like the type that isn't milky. But this was amazing. I sipped her milky rose one too. These are some of the best bubble teas I've had. The drinks had such nice cups with the perfect little carrier. I also snatched up some macarons. They tasted fresher than any I've ever had. I thought they were supposed to be a little stale. People were very friendly. So I'm going to say I might hit this place up every time I go for comics. 2nd time: We ordered food and it was pretty bad. Both got chicken dishes that had very fatty chicken in it. Tried Taoyaki and that is not my thing. I'm worried I won't be able to keep it down. Egg waffles taste like little air sacks. Anyway I would go here for bubble tea again but nothing else. If that Takoyaki comes back up I won't update you. read more

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I hate to say this but possibly the best bubble tea place I have ever had and sadly it's away from Florida. It has a wide array of bubble tea to choose from. I had the Brown Sugar Milk Swirl which was absolutely delicious, despite the Boba being smaller than most tea places I have been to, it didn't dissolve quickly and maintained its flavor. My friend had the Colorful Fruits tea which had a few different fruits included with it and she enjoyed it greatly as well. You do have an option to decide how sweet you would like it as the tea itself is generally sweet as is. They do have some food items such as fried chicken sandwich, 6 pieces of chicken (soy garlic, Buffalo, original, honey garlic etc.), pork gyoza, fries as well as sweet potato fries. read more

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Best boba around! Lovee their crispy pork gyoza and saucy chicken wings. So many yummy menu items! read more

I went today - The Grapefruit Peach Tea with CWJ is amazing! Would have undoubtedly given a full 5 stars had the young lady at the register not been so condescending and uninviting. read more

Tsaocaa - Bubble Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The bubble tea at Tsaocaa is amazing! I got the brown sugar and it was super yummy. I took my niece there and she loved it too! It was sweet and such a fun drink thanks to the chewy tapioca bubbles. You can get tired of the bubbles after a while, but the drink is still great and refreshing. We also got honey garlic wings and fries. All was very good and fresh. Get the combo, it's a better deal than a la carte. I wish we did. Any who, check them out. They were friendly as well. read more

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I've been to other Tsaocca locations but this one stands out to me because it's so great!!!! They don't just have boba, they have froyo and other salty yummies too!!! Went here with some friends and got the 20 piece wings half soy garlic and half regular spicy. SO GOOD OMG!! The wings are a bit on the smaller side but they have that perfect crunch and flavor. Delicious. The wait was not bad at all and the employees got it to us pretty fast even though the shop was pretty busy. Inside was clean and bathroom was nice and did not need a lock/code for it. Will be coming back!!!!!!! read more

Tsaocaa - Bubble Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This is a review for the bubble tea. Overall, this bubble tea spot brings a lot of flavor to Main Street on Manayunk. It is comparable to Mi'N Tea, which is located nearby. Pros: - Very carefully designed interior. Very warm and inviting - Price was definitely on the affordable side - when you ask for 30a% sugar, you will actually get 30% sugar - a lot of bubble tea flavors to choose from. We went with the Jasmine milk tea and the matcha bubble tea. - I liked the packaging a lot. Very unique compared to other boba tea places. - Great customer service. Cons: - I felt that the texture of the boba was very rubbery read more

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Cheated on my beloved Kung Fu Tea on Saturday and went to Tsaocaa only cuz Manayunk does not have a Kung Fu Tea. I have to say the Thai milk tea here is pretty great, and might I even say, better than Kung Fu Tea's Thai milk tea. This was my first time at Tsaocaa and price wise it's comparable to Kung Fu Tea, maybe a little more expensive, but barely. I like their tall plastic cups too. Probably not the most environmental friendly but they are just a little fancier than the other cups from the other Bubble Tea shops. I don't think they have an app where you can customize and order your drinks ahead of time, but the staff was quick, and I was in and out of there in 5 minutes. read more

From jazz hands to great chicken this place has it all.. Tsaocaa Manayunk is located in what use to be the old Starbucks building. I found myself here on a Monday night. While walk to my favorite burger place, a friendly guy at the counter (who I'd later find out was Andrew) greeted me with jazz hands while I stopped and read the sign on the door. I pointed him and the fact that they had Korean fried chicken out to my boyfriend and we decided to made a quick change of plans. So get the special. It's worth it. It comes with some form of bubble tea and your meal. We order two meals from suggestions from Andrew who told me that they have the best chicken sandwich ever. He was not wrong. The sandwich is amazing. The fried chicken was dipped in a spicy sauce and served on a brioche bun. Some kind of mayo stuff was slathered on it as well with pickles. It just worked. I also had sweet potato fries and some kind of milk tea with brown sugar jellies. They were both good BUT the sandwich. Get 4 when you go. We also had honey garlic wings and regular fries...and a second sandwich. Servers were nice, place was clean, Andrew was awesome. Please do yourself a favor and get the chicken sandwich. I am sure I will be back. read more

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A great new addition to Main St.! Not just a bubble tea store, but also froyo and some food items. This is my second Tsaocaa location I've tried, and this place is definitely cleaner with nicer service. Sorry, Tsaocaa, although you are not my favorite milk tea place (too watery for my taste), you do win when it comes to fruit tea in the city. Plus, this location sells freshly made chicken wings, somewhat korean fried chicken style! As in it will take a while for your order to come out because it is freshly fried and smothered in your choice of sauce. Soy garlic was pretty salty but still delicious. read more

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The quality varies with who's working. Some days the drinks are really good, but the employee today didn't seem to bother with milk for either drink (my friend also got a milk tea). Our drinks were incredibly watery, like instead of adding a milk portion, she replaced it with water. Unfortunately by the time we tried them, the store had closed. I hate to be a Karen and leave a bad review but...she's a reason why I'm against pre-tipping. read more

We were in the area and wanted to get some tea, so I put in an order on DoorDash for pickup and headed right over. The order was ready by the time I arrived, so I grabbed it quickly and was headed out shortly. I guess DoorDash overestimates the timing sometimes, so it was ready before the app had said it would be, which is great! My tea was the Honey Citrus & Lime, which might not fit everyone's tastes, but I'm really enjoying it! Great blend of sweet and sour, and very refreshing in the hot weather! I hope to be back in the future for more! read more

Yummy!! Stopped in here randomly while checking out some of the spots in Mannayunk--Such a nice little area to enjoy the day or night with friends or to go on a little date. I ordered the matcha milk swirl which was delicious! The drink had the perfect amount of bubbles--Not too many and not too little either. The staff was pretty short in terms of conversation but this didn't not take away from my experience here. Definitely would return if in the neighborhood! read more

I went here a couple days ago during my visit to Philadelphia because my cousins and I were craving some milk tea, we saw there were egg waffles there and needed to try some, everyone ate them up so fast haha the egg waffles had slight sweetness to it but was not overbearing at all. Original egg waffle is, in our opinions, the best one. The girl up front said they don't have red bean but it was on the menu, so i assumed they did have red bean, just ran out. I was confused for a bit ^^ The egg waffles were so good and everyone ate them up so fast !! The workers were so nice and looked so joyful it brought a smile to my face haha. The shop is so cute and simplistic too. Peach lovers, the peach oolong milk tea is a go to. Unique and unusual, but delicious, drink flavors. Would definitely recommend ! read more

I know that this place is a bubble tea place, but try the fried chicken, ANY kind! You will not believe how good they are! Honestly, I think it's one of the best chicken I had in manayunk! PSA--hot means hot. if you are not feeling super adventurous, don't get the super spicy one. your rear end will thank you in the morning after :) read more

Tsaocaa in Roxborough is my friend's and my go-to boba place! I've had Tsaocaa in center city as well, but something about this Roxborough location is a lot better. Coming from the West Coast, I've had my fair share of boba and Tsaocaa in Roxborough is the only one that can compare. They have a great variety of drinks, their boba is soft and sweet. I tend to go for their brown sugar drink, but my friends also enjoy the peach oolong milk tea with boba too. Highly recommend Tsaocaa! Parking is a bit difficult, entirely street parking, but not impossible. read more

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This is a review for the bubble tea. One of the best bubble teas I've had. Tastes very fresh with real fruit. I had the passion fruit lime with mango boba with half the sugar. Tastes amazing and the boba tasted like real mango. I would get 30% sugar next time. My friend got the mango slush with mango boba and no sugar and believes that mango purée was used. She loved it stating it tastes like real mango. Would highly recommend! read more

Tsaocaa - Left is passion fruit lime tea and on the right is mango slush both with mango boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Crispy, hot, juicy and fresh chicken wings. The honey garlic were amazing. I also got an egg waffle and dipped it into the leftover sauce. I love this place. Give it a try. If the pandemic is still happening when you read this, know that their pickup system is VERY non contact. They have a speaker on their door you talk through (you don't even have to press a button. Just talk) and they bring your order out. They also give you plastic gloves to eat your wings with. I'm not sure if this is all the time or just pandemic-times, but that was also appreciated. read more

Manayunk is so lucky to have acquired a shop like Tsaocaa. The staff goes above and beyond for their customers, and you can tell that they genuinely love what they do. Every time I'm in Manayunk, I make sure to stop by and order a bubble tea or some froyo. My favorite tea is the Honey Citrus Lime Jasmine Tea. It doesn't come with any of the bubbles/pearls, but I always add some. The location is spacious enough to bring a few friends, and it's an extremely cozy spot. Highly recommend! read more

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One of the best spots to grab a good meal on Main St. I went into Tsaocaa thinking about just getting boba tea (which you obviously should), but was tempted by all the chicken dishes; and I'm glad that I was. First up, the boba tea. I got the King of Milk tea which is one of the best no-fuss milk teas I've had. But that is not the star of th show here. Their milk swirls are a-m-a-z-i-n-g. We tried both the Mango and the Strawberry milk swirls and they were just one of the most unique drinks I've had. There are real bits of strawberries and mangos in there - and they just combine so well with the creamy milk. Make sure you get it with the boba; it just makes it better. Onto the food - we got the chicken sandwich and some wings. The chicken sandwich is just so flavorful. It is fresh and the thick biroche buns do well to contain all that flavor. It's a must-try. The wings themselves are Korean-style and taste exactly like how you want your Korean fried chicken to taste like. Oh and they also have a frozen yogurt section. It is a separate section and you just get to make your own bowl. I had fun combining the different flavors together. Overall, though I thought it was just a boba place, this is just so much more. I've never had fried chicken and boba together before and I think I might have developed a new craving. And the best part about this restaurant is all the space. There are nice and quiet spots out at the back where you can get some work done. There is also a TV in the front if you just wanna watch the Eagles play. And the one last thing? They have so many tiny puzzles and Jenga lying all around the restaurant. Yeah, it's just a perfect place to get some good food and spend some time! read more

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This Strawberry Puree Milk is THE BEST boba I've ever had. If they used black boba, the texture would be a little more enhanced but that's all preference based. Overall, the taste of this drink is a MUST TRY. Update: I went again the second day in a row because I had such a good experience. I decided to try something different today called the Lychee Green Tea Slush, and boy did it not disappoint! The sugar level was spot on, and I am a fan of the foam on top. Ultimately, definitely check out this boba shop. I've been to many around town and I can say that this is a solid place to try out. read more

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I just ordered bubble tea by delivery so I thought it was time I wrote a review. The first time I came to Tsaocaa, we stopped in to get a warm drink to carry around while shopping but when my friends and I discovered they served food we decided to sit down and split an order of their soy garlic wings. We ended up staying there for hours playing games and kept ordering more food. I ended up not getting a warm drink. I had a taro mash bubble tea with grass jelly which was really good. It was actual taro and not the powder stuff. They seem to have a huge assortment of teas but I haven't tried any since I usually get milk-based drinks. But what really blew me away was the chicken sandwich. It was sooooo good. I also ended up getting the froyo egg waffle too because I love taro and couldn't help myself. Since then I've exerted better self control and just got drinks (actually I had the chicken sandwich again but I skipped the froyo this time!). I've had a warm milk tea and I'm currently drinking a strawberry milk tea because of all the reviews mentioning it here. Every single time the drinks and food have been great, the staff is super friendly and the ambiance is fun and chill. At this point, I'd say I'm a regular. read more

Tsaocaa - Strawberry Puree Milk - Bubble Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This is my favorite place in Manayunk! It's right next to the Manayunk train stop so it's super convenient to visit on your way home from the city. Boba here is great, I've tried a lot of drinks from here and I liked them all. My favorite was one of their specials, the milk tea with crystal Pearl and grapefruit jelly. They recently switched the menu and unfortunately I don't see it listed anymore :( It's okay though, all the drinks here are good! Oh! And they also have froyo here! Its self serve so you can put as much or as little of each flavor into your yogurt cup. When I was last there, they had taro, lychee, blueberry (non dairy), plain tart, and a couple others. If you don't know what to get, you can ask the cashier for some sample cups. And their food is soo good too! I love their fried chicken wings. $11 for 10 wings!! What a great deal and they taste so crispy and delicious too! If you like waffles, they also have a Hong Kong style egg waffle / puffle, that's a great snack as well! read more

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Stopped by today for the Grand Re-Opening weekend. The interior was clean and bright, a nice contrast to the still ongoing construction outside (no sidewalk, just plywood). The young man who took my order was pleasant, but he did need assistance with entering the order into their POS system. I ordered a Mango Green Tea Slush without Milk Foam and a Dragon Fruit with Crystal Pearls and Milk Foam. Both drinks were wrong. The Mango Green Tea Slush had Milk Foam and the Dragonfruit was missing the Crystal Pearls. The Mango was refreshing and sweet, while the Dragon Fruit was a bit flavorless. This is incredibly disappointing since the drinks are $6-7 each. They were running a promotion for BOGO drinks, which was nice. Hopefully they can work out the kinks, but until then, I'll continue to go elsewhere. read more

Tsaocaa - Bubble Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I was looking for a good place to have bubble tea ever since I moved from NYC and this place hit the spot. I would suggest picking it up instead of having it delivered. My favorite is the iced black tea bubble tea. Oh! Also! Try their chicken sandwiches!!! It's better than the other fast food restaurant chicken sandwiches I have ever had. read more

Tsaocaa has been my go-to spot for bubble tea, especially during the pandemic this past year because their order and pick-up has been so safe and easy! Their king of oolong tea is creamy and yummy, and their fruit teas are equally good. My favorite fruit tea has to be the peach green tea with natta jelly! There are real pieces of peach floating in the tea and it's delicious! I usually get it 50% sugar so I can taste more of the tea flavor. Also, if you want a sweet snack their egg waffles are light, fluffy, and just right! read more

I love this place! The boba tea trend has caught on so there's a few to choose from within 5 mile radius of Manayunk, however Tsaocaa definitely stands out among them. For one, their owner is incredibly nice and funny! Secondly, their product is definitely tasty. They use different boba than other places, it's clear because they don't artificially color it but the taste is great. It's definitely a bit less sweeter and a bit chewier than most but it didn't bother me at all. Their menu is extensive and you can't quite go wrong. Wether you prefer more fruit based flavors or more traditional milk tea, they have something for everyone. If you love matcha like I do, I highly recommend the matcha tea WITH matcha foam at the top! The owner said it's a secret menu item ;-) another personal favorite of mine is their strawberry or mango milk teas. read more

Tsaocaa - Matcha Bubble Milk Swirl, Brown Sugar Bubble Milk Swirl, Iced Dragonfruit w. CPJ & Foam - Bubble Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

It lives up to the name, it kind of Tsaocs Had the mango summer drink and it was super sour and bitter despite being 70% sugar. Wonder what that even means? Also had the takoyaki. Not close to the quality of Maido, but decent. The highlight for sure. Split a honey garlic and a soy garlic sammy, and both were mediocre. Nowhere near BBQ chicken or Popeyes quality but way more expensive. Wouldn't return, as it's pretty overpriced and the food isn't worth it. read more

I just had a HORRIBLE experience at this place. I ordered a cup of bubble tea with cheese milk foam and ready to enjoy it when I got home. I was a big fan of the bubble tea from Tsaocaa, but the first sip proves me WRONG. A little bug is still surviving and struggling in my mouth. In the beginning, I thought, why does this milk foam taste so funny, then I realized there is a bug in my mouth. After I washed my mouth with mouthwash for five times, I contacted the manager of this place. The manager told me there is no way a bug can get into my drink, and their milk foam was made yesterday and kept in the refrigerator overnight, which implies implicitly that the bug was put into the drink by MYSELF. How ridiculous was that!!! Moreover, I am now wondering if it is sanitized to store the milk foam, part of the drink, in the refrigerator overnight? I will call the department of public health of Philadelphia for details. If the department of public health says it is illegal to put the milk foam into the refrigerator overnight, I will report it to them. I will personally not coming to this place anymore, and I also want to share this piece of experience with you guys. Overall, here is the takeaways: 1. Be ready to find bugs in your drink, and don't be surprised cause you put it in. 2. Enjoy your overnight fantastic tasting milk foam. read more

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The chicken sandwich was good. Did Just fine satisfying the craving I had. I don't think it's worth $8 tho.

Sometimes you don't fully appreciate how good a place is until you've been exposed to the bad. That line fits perfectly for Tsaocaa, so this review is overdue. The quality of their drinks and food is one of the best of all of Philly's bubble tea shops. (The only other one that I love just as much is Lulu Cafe in West Philly). Nothing I've tried here has disappointed me. The price is a bit on the pricier end, but just like Lulu's, the quality shows. Bonus: They have a stamp card! The staff members are incredibly friendly and helpful. When I sat down to study, the staff checked if I needed the WiFi password. When I got their Brown Sugar Milk Tea, but felt I needed to water the sweetness down a bit, they filled up the remainder of my cup with more tea and assured me that it was no problem for them at all. Small things like these add up and go a long way. If there's anything I would recommend, it would be more outlets. Tsaocaa is located in a section of town teeming with students (from St Joes and PCOM); I think if they are able to cater more to the needs of students, they'll get even more attention and business loyalty. read more

This place serves the MOST amazing chicken wings EVER! So flavorful and juicy with this enough heat. The honey garlic wings and regular spicy wings were juicy and fresh. Drinks here are delicious especially the Iced mango green tea slush; so refreshing and lightly sweetened. If I could order here everyday I would but it's pretty expensive ,however it's still a solid place for delicious wings with wonderful customer service and one of my favorite places for takeout. read more

I love boba and I love this place! Mainly because the costumer service is fantastic which makes me love this place even more. There's a lot of space to hang out or just study. There's no need for me to make boba trips to Chinatown anymore. Heads up, some drinks are one size only, so if you're as indecisive as me it will make your life easier. read more

I was visiting friends in Manayunk and came across this gem of a bubble tea place. I had such a great experience, I felt like I needed to share this review. I went in thinking I was just going to get a bubble tea, but boy was I wrong. I ordered the brown sugar milk tea which was great. But I spotted other people eating the fried chicken and wings and I had to try some. They definitely did not disappoint. Not only are the food and drinks great, I love the vibe in there. Everyone is super friendly and there's lots of games. You could spend hours in there (which we pretty much did). Looking forward to coming back here! read more

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This newly opened place is just starting up but they already have so much going for it. The two owners care they get things right and the customer is without want. From the cute mind puzzles at all the tables to the food! Oh the food! I was lucky enough to be able to sample their boneless wing chicken. Great sauces and REALLY good chicken quality (thigh but they have white meat available for request for the boneless wings)! After sampling that we knew we had to come in and try out some apps. They have one of the best egg waffles I've ever seen and their takoyaki packs a punch! For dessert, they have a collection of 6 biweekly rotating soft serve ice creams and topping bar, we did not partake this time but the crowd seemed enthusiastic about what they were having! I will definitely be back to try it all! read more

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Came here from California where we drink bubble tea like it's coffee. We ordered Mango milk swirl and Strawberry milk swirl which is kind of unique. These are not their specialties, but both of them taste amazing!! There are fresh fruits on the bottom of the drink and the milk on the top is very creamy and delicate. The flavor was rich and well balanced, but you can also choose different sugar level based on your preference. We ended up ordering more food: chicken sandwich and honey garlic wings (half spicy). The chicken sandwich was so good!!! The buns are so soft and there's a huge piece of juicy chicken in the middle! :D Definitely recommend getting that if you are craving for a bite. The wings are a nice plus. It's crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. Yum. There are also many other options on the kitchen menu. For sure will come back again and try other stuff. P.s. They got a lot of puzzle games in the store. read more

I stumbled upon this place as I was walking down the street checking the area out. I went safe and tried the lime green tea. LET ME TELL YOU THIS TEA IS PHENOMENAL! It's the right amount of lime, sweet, and green! The cup they give you I believe is hard plastic and reusable. It's definitely not a regular plastic cup. They also sell food and other specialty drinks. I'll be coming back soon! read more

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