The boba is SO. good. Milk tea and tapioca. The owner is so kind and great to converse with. Service was amazing and he even told me about the process he used to make the teas and tapioca balls. The store itself is a perfect hole in the wall; plenty of seats and games. A great place to hang out with friends :) amazing prices and an adorable store. read more

I have tried boba in so many places in and around Richmond and TT Lounge makes the absolute best anywhere. Sim is terrific

Absolutely loved this place and can't believe I've never been here. The owner is wonderful and gave me several samples to figure out what I liked. I got the taro milk tea with rainbow jelly and it was perfect! Super cute inside, plus they're the original boba place in Richmond! Go here! read more

Best boba I've found in Richmond! Cute little shop too. If you're looking for suggestions, their taro milk tea is my favorite.

The owner is incredibly kind and the drinks are AMAZING. I always get the slush (you can do with or without boba) and it's so good. The decor is also very cute. Highly recommend! read more

TT Lounge - Tons of flavors handwritten on whiteboard menus - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This had really high ratings on google and we were looking for a bubble tea spot on a cold and rainy day to go to after picking up my friends best friend. Their top drinks the milk tea and the taro milk tea are pre made. This was a mistake and I probably should not have ordered it... But I did anyways. It was a powder mix and the sugar levels could not be adjusted. Definitely not great bubble tea. I will say the owner was amazing and for this I am giving this place 3 stars. read more

The drinks are so good and the owner is the sweetest ever! The ambiance is so cute too and he really cares about his customers. There's even board games! read more

Their new drinks are so so good. Worth the try if you're in Richmond and live around here! Also a small business so pls support!!!

This has been my go to boba place before most people on the east coast even knew what boba was! I happened to find this spot from a friend around 2010 while attending VCU in my early years. I've tried many other places around, such as Domeishi and boba from restaurants and they pale in comparison based on quality, as well as price. If I am ever around, I make sure I stop by to help support a business with a high-quality product. You won't be disappointed, and each time you come, you can try one of their over 50 flavors! I always appreciate the service I receive and conversations I get to have with the owner. If you're reading this, come with an open ear as you will always learn something new! I wish the owner nothing but great success! read more

Not only is the boba amazing but so is the price ! I am usually very picky with boba but this place has yet to disappoint me !! I recommend this place to everyone i know. The service is also great they're very kind people:) read more

Small owned and AUTHENTIC drinks!!! If you're looking to try boba OUT OF THIS WORLD!! I've sincerely never tried it that good and the owner did share its "grandma" recipe! The best!!! read more

TT Lounge - Royal tea boba - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

A little further down Cary Street you will find a hidden gem that serves an authentic 100% Asian Boba Tea! Sometimes they can be short on ingredients due to high demand but nothing you choose will disappoint you! This is a small family business so give all the support it can get to stay open, so please keep it clean, bring your friends, and enjoy an amazing atmosphere. I used to travel to NOVA for good Boba, before I discovered this place. The service is lightning quick! Please support Asian small businesses in Richmond! read more

Stands for "Tasty Tea" or "Tepid Tapioca", or perhaps "Tremendous T***ies" depending who I come here with. I was wrong about this place. It turns out they actually have the best bubble tea in the Richmond area - which honestly isn't saying very much considering the standard around here - but it's still pretty damn good and service is really nice as well. Come and give them a try if you like Boba, because you might be thrilled by their milk tea and turned on by their lemon black tea like I was. So they sometimes aren't open when they should be, but your mother is always open so there's that. But really, I wonder what TT stands for. Totally Tubular? Tasty Tea? Tittilating Treats? Tushy Tasting? Oh wait, the last one is something else never mind. read more

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Where was this when I was here for school? Glad I was able to stopped by. I got the mango tea with bubbles and it tasted pretty good. Definitely will try again when in the area. read more

TT Lounge - Mango tea with bubbles - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I came down to Richmond along with my mom to help my sister and her boyfriend move into an apt for school this year. So this place is close to where she will be living and I decided to try it because I love boba (most the reviews were very good, so I had to try it). In my honest opinion after boba became mainstream the quality at some places like Kung fu tea, Kokee tea or anyone of these chain boba places has went down a lot. So it's hard to find good boba, unless you know someone or take a chance like I did. I got the taro slushie with boba and it was pretty dang good. I love taro to begin with but making it as a slushie is some next level stuff. Especially with Virginia hot and muggy one-minute to raining the next weather. At other boba places when they add ice to it (sometimes too much) It gets watered down if you don't drink it right away. With the slush version there's no need to worry about it being watered down and it's just as delicious when it melts. If you're in the Richmond-VCU area I would definitely recommend this place because it's a cute little space for you to hang out during classes and enjoy some delicious milk teas. I'm kinda jealous they don't have this in NoVA or Blacksburg. read more

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The boba in this place exceed beyond my expectations, the customer service and knowledge made the experience one of a kind, I definitely recommend this place for people who love boba and those who are just starting! 10/10 read more

My absolute favorite place to get boba tea in the Richmond area! The seating area was so cozy, relaxing, and colorful. They have many flavors for boba, milk tea, a slushie, and coffee. The staff working there was super friendly. I got the honeydew boba tea and it was made perfectly, not too watery, and slushie or sweet like other places I've been too. There's a small table and you can buy a package of ramen and eat it there too; it makes me feel like I'm in one of those k-dramas from the whole atmosphere. Highly recommended! read more

We waited 50 minutes in the store for bubble tea and our order was wrong. there potatoes were amazing though and i also liked there french fries. read more

TT Lounge - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Holy smokes! What a cup of delicious boba tea! I was walking through campus on my way to the museums when I had this craving for a boba tea. I don't have high expectations for Boba​ but boy did this blow me away. I have this favorite drink from a place called "Happy Lemon" which consist of a mix of​ lemon and mango. I noticed that the person in front of me mixed 2 flavors. I thought it would be a fun idea to mix "Lemon" and "Mango". It turned out to be the best decision ever! It tasted similar to my favorite drink and hit the spot. I dare you to try it! If you don't like it, I'll pay for your drink. The owners are nice people and are masters of​ their craft. The shop is small but cute for a hangout or chit-chats with friends. I almost walked right past it since the sign wasn't that visible. Overall, I would stop by again during my next trip to Richmond, VA. read more

The drink was delicious! it was my first time getting boba and being at this place so it was a great experience. I was with my friends and most of us never been there so we told the owner we're new to this place so he was telling us about his business and giving us information about boba and the tapioca before we ordered so we know what we are gettin. He gave me and my friend samples before we actually bought the drinks which I thought was really considerate of him so if we didn't like the drinks we wouldn't have waisted our money. So the samples were really helpful I got Taro boba because it was popular and it looked good and it was really good it has like this vanilla taste to it and it's really sweet for all those sweet lovers like me! This experience was a 10/10 the area is very comfortable and feels like home which is also nice! Would definitely go again, If you go here you'll love it! read more

TT Lounge - Tarp Boba! First time getting boba and I love boba now! Its delicious and sweet definitely worth it! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The service was excellent, but the bubble tea was lackluster. The boba was tough and had very little flavor, and the tea itself didn't pack much of a punch. There wasn't anywhere to sit, and the atmosphere was not very inviting. However, the store is very close to VCUs campus, so it is convenient if you're looking for a quick pick me up! read more

TT Lounge - peach tea with boba - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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For the past 8 years that I've lived in Richmond, TT Lounge was one of the only bubble tea places here. A couple places have come and gone. I've recently tried the newer chain bubble tea places, but am still never happy. TT Lounge has always been my favorite. I love their vast selection of teas and slushes. You can combine flavors, make milk teas into slushes, or any other combination. The staff is very accommodating. They can be a little rude at times, but I just think they're more straight forward, so I don't mind it. My favorite things here are -Thai Tea slush -mango slush -royal milk tea, -and my boyfriend's favorite Strawberry mango slush. We get all of these with boba (tapioca balls). Of any bubble tea place i've ever tried, the boba here is my favorite with consistency and flavor. read more

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Let me start off by saying that the service here was great! The man behind the counter was extremely helpful and patient with us. I ordered a thai iced tea with boba which was good. However, It tasted just a bit watered down which might've been due to the amount of ice cubes that was put in the drink. By luck, the boba was just made when we walked into the store, so it was very soft and basically had the perfect texture. I also tried my friend's order which was the jasmine milk tea w boba. It had a very subtle, refreshing flavor which I enjoyed. I also sampled a bit of the passion tea slush, and that was actually amazing. I personally love passion fruit and thought the drink encompassed the flavor of the actual fruit really well. It was the perfect balance of sweet & tangy. Definitely recommend! read more

TT Lounge takes the cake for Boba tea! They offer it hot, cold, and frozen (slush). I went with some friends and it was very quick, friendly service. Such a better choice than going to king fu tea. It's a local business, cheap, and just tastes so good! I got the taro flavored which is one of my favorite flavors of boba tea. read more

TT Lounge - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

TT Lounge was always my go to place for boba for the past 7 years. They have a multitude of flavors to choose from and they are all great. Unfortunately I'm disappointed during this pandemic era. I've gone twice in the past few months and each time they were not wearing a mask. Yet they require the customer to wear a mask and they do take other covid precautions. It seems wrong to not protect your customers by simply wearing a mask. I would go much more often if correct precautions were taken. I hope things have changed, but just be weary if this is something that would bother you. read more

I've spent quite a while staring at the review box trying to come up with a witty intro or fun way to tie into a review, but after about 10 minutes, all I can say is that TT Lounge is damn good. --Food: All the boba tea I've had in Richmond thus far has been in the form of either a slushie or a smoothie. Not that it's a bad thing, but I've been searching for a more "tea"-like beverage and TT Lounge has just that. They have Slushies too though, so if you want that, you can have that as well! Per suggestion of a fellow Yelper who I believe knows a thing or two about boba, I went with the Milk Tea, specifically Mango. I'm not sure I've had milk tea before but the taste was great. Slightly creamy and slightly sweet, it's sort of what I'd imagine drinking the offspring of a cup of tea and a creamsicle would taste like, in a non-gross way. (Not that I condone the consumption of offspring!) Alright, maybe that's not quite a good analogy, but the drink was darn good. If you like a non-strong tea flavor and a non overwhelming milk flavor, give it a try. I have been told and saw that TT Lounge uses powder tea instead of actually brewing their tea, which to me isn't a big issue, but is true in reviews that knock it for that. To me, if it tastes good, it tastes good. And this was good. Also worth mentioning is the consistency of the boba (tapioca pearls). A couple places I've tried around here either had really firm boba or boba that was hard in the middle. I'm not sure if those other places just aren't cooking it long enough or what, but the boba in TT Lounge is far superior. It's chewy but not hard and tastes fantastic. It also fits through the straws better than some other places in RVA. --Cost: A Milk Tea and Slushie, both with boba, came to about $8.50 I think. Not the cheapest, but like another review mentions, it's worth the extra dollar for good boba. --Atmosphere: The interior has some mismatched furniture and a variety of types of tables to sit at. Seems like what you'd end up with if you went to a gently used furniture sale and bought what you thought would fit in an area you had to fill. Is that a problem? Not at all. Does it catch you offguard when you walk in, not expecting that? A little. Side note, parking is a little hard during the busy part of a school day, but manageable. --Service: People have mentioned the rudeness of the staff here, but I didn't notice. I will agree with anyone saying that they weren't bursting with friendliness, but they weren't mean or disrespectful in any way. Drinks were made and presented within a few minutes. --Overall: I have yet to find another place that offers Tea / Milk Tea varieties of Boba in RVA. I'm sure there are some, but I haven't found them. The slushie and smoothie kinds are good enough, but I wanted something that's better than "good enough". The Mango Milk Tea I had here at TT's was fantastic and I even told my fiancee that if I ever go to campus with her again, I'm stopping by here. read more

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Public Service Announcement: this place only serves powder. If you're a true boba lover and purist who loves the real tea aspect of your drink, then TT Lounge is not for you. This place is a straight powder drink server and the tapioca tastes old. Sure, it might get you a boba fix, especially if you're just walking over from VCU campus, but the overall quality just is not delicious! I'd rather save the calories for something better later. Make your way to a real boba shop like Kung Fu Tea (I know, it's a chain, but it's a good standard). Are you familiar with any Filipino words? TT Lounge! read more

I heard this place has been around for a while. Can't really compare this place to KFT. They serve boba drinks that are just right. This was only my first time trying it, but it was pretty good. I'd say it was the best tasting slush I ever had from a bubble tea place. They also sell instant ramen here for some reason... read more

TT Lounge - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I have cravings for this place. Best bubble tea in Richmond. It's Over-priced, but consistently good. Taro, Thai Tea and Green Tea Mocha slushies with boba are the best on the menu imo. But be cautious if you get the milk tea versions because more often than not, they make it too sweet. read more

TT Lounge - Taro boba milk tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I had the greatest experience here. I live in Virginia Beach but am from Rva and just started coming home to visit a lot recently. I've been trying every boba place I can find until I can one I really like since the boba place I got to in Virginia Beach isn't in rva. First off customer service 1000/10- The sweetest older gentleman was in there (going to assume he was the owner). I asked for my boba extra sweet (every place I've tried the tea has been bitter and basically watered down) he asked if I was sure and I said yes and then he genuinely explained to me what made his boba different from the places I've tried and how the sweetness may be different. He then proceeded to give me two samples of two different boba's to try to see my "sweetness level". like sir, thank you for genuinely caring about if I enjoy my boba or not, most boba places could honestly care less if you enjoy it or not (from experience). I then proceeded to order a drink for my sister and as he was about to hand me my drinks he asked me how far away it was for me to get to my sister and I said about 10 to 15 minutes, he then went back to grab a bag and fill it with ice to put my sisters drink on ice, how thoughtful is that? Boba experience 2000/10 Exactly what I asked for. I loved that he took the time to actually understand what it was that I wanted and the quality of the boba and tea is top tier !!!!! the boba is nice and fresh and the tea !!! the tea is actual tea and not flavored water with a bunch of ice. Please if you're thinking about visiting please do! If you don't like your boba (not sure that is possible), I'm sure you will at least like your experience in this place and i think it's a small business so even more of a plus to go! read more

TT Lounge - Honey lemon tea with rainbow jelly and boba - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Best boba in RVA. I've been coming here since I was 5 years old and still do to this day. I've tried most other places in RVA and this surpasses all by quality. The people who own it are the nicest people and very friendly! Prices are very decent and comparable to other boba locations. My favorite flavor is taro milk tea. This is a great business to support!! read more

I was looking for Boba Tea and this did not disappoint. My daughter went and picked it up for me. Before I even tasted it, I was impressed with the way they prepped for a ToGo. The top is sealed so it won't leak, and it was placed in a bag of ice to keep it cool. Impressive send well thought out. And when I tasted it ... yummmm. The Boba is fresh and the taste is perfect! I can't wait to try some of their other flavors. This will be my go to for Boba in the RVA!!! read more

TT Lounge - Coffee Milk Tea with Boba - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I loved the owner, energy he's so sweet and funny I definitely recommend coming here.

We tried 3 different slush flavors: taro, watermelon, and honeydew. All were delicious and refreshing. I added boba to the taro and honeydew. The boba was slightly sweet and perfectly chewy. There are couches, chairs, and tables to lounge around while sipping on your drink. Cool place to just chill. Updated: This place is about a 15 minute walk from where I work. got there about 12:20 and they were still closed. Someone was inside getting things ready. Waited 10 more minutes and still no go. My biggest pet peeve is when businesses don't stick to their business hours. read more

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Coming California where there's a boba spot in every plaza, this is the best boba you can get in RVA. The lady behind the counter is nice and conversational, I read other reviews that describe her being curt, but she's just being real when talking about the flavors and what not. Just try the flavors- either you want to be adventurous, or you don't. Nice sitting area when you can chill with a group of friends. $5 lower limit for credit cards. They'll sometimes open a little later if they're still getting ready. read more

TT Lounge - Jasmine, Taro, and Thai Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

First time trying milk tea, and being at this place. Not bad! I like it! The guy behind the counter was super nice, told us they been in business for 15 yrs and was the first boba tea place in Richmond. (He was proud to share his piece of Richmond history) He allowed me to sample a couple teas to make a decision and I ended up with a rose milk tea. Very, very good! I will for sure be back to try some other drinks. There is a huge menu and I want to try at least 5 more! read more

Best boba tea around. So many flavors to choose from. The owners are so nice. I absolutely love this place! If you are looking for boba tea this is your place!!! read more

Best boba in Richmond they have the most flavors and types! Love the employees as well

Rude barista. She thinks it's fun not to recommend any items or control the amount of sweetener in it, but it's not fun to tell customers: "it's up to you! People have different tastes..." So, come here at your own risk. Another tea shop is 0.2 mile away and they are super nice.... read more

Love this place so much! The boba teas are amazing! The owner is so helpful and friendly! If you're not sure what you want he will help you decide and let you sample the teas! read more

TT Lounge - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia