Love this place!! And yea, like Trish said, people drive from ALL OVER to go here. I know UVA (1-1.5 hrs away) people make the treck from Charlottesville on the regular and most of my out-of-town friends wouldn't dream of making a trip to Richmond without stopping by here. The bubble tea is perfect...the flavor of the drink itself and the texture and flavor of the boba and that almost goes without saying for Richmonders, so now Ill move on to something else. I love to come here with friends and chill for a bit and play cards! The great thing about this place is the games in addition to the drinks. Never heard of bubble tea in your LIFE? Come here and get a Taro (one of the best sellers...has a slightly cocoa-like taste, ironically enough) milk tea (slush is really good too, but milk tea is the original) with boba . Shake it up before you open it to distribute the boba evenly then pop in the sharp end your straw through the plastic and ENJOY! One drink is like $3 or $4 i think, so comparable to something like Starbucks. read more

We love boba so when we found this place while visiting Richmond, we had to try it. Hubby got the Thai Tea flavor and liked it. I got taro after seeing all the great reviews on here and it definitely lived up to the hype. Delicious! In fact, so good that hubby got a taro one to go before we left. They graciously packed it in ice which I thought was really going the extra mile for the customer. My boys got mango and green apple slushes with jelly instead of boba. They were both tasty and the boys were happy with their selections. We will definitely stop here if ever in Richmond again. 5 stars! Only minus- they are closed on Mondays. :( read more

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

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The boba teas are great! I love it! I usually get the green apple and thai tea flavors. The girl who usually works at the front is usually very very rude and she's abrasive. It seems as if she's forced to work there against her will by her parents, possibly? Also, from the other reviews it seems as if others have noticed too as far as the service is concerned... The interior is tacky and crazy but it's okay, I appreciate the tackiness. I took two stars off for the service and for the awkward hours the place is open....I always feel like I've won the lottery when they're actually open. read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE Bubble Tea. And thats what they have here. Great bubble tea. Everytime I come to Richmond from UVA, my group stops by for one or two (to take home of course) cups of bubble tea. The sago is perfect. Sweet inside and fully cooked, but not mushy. I hate it when places mess it up. And I don't mind that the tea is from a powder mix. It's delicious, so what? I always get the mocha green tea slushy with boba. You can get it in slushy form or in plain tea form, green tea or black tea, with boba or with jelly (which is not bad either) I JUST WISH THE OWNER WAS NICER. The guy is nice, but the lady is rude and brusque. I mean, so many of us come from an hour away and stop by to get your bubble tea. Whatever. Don't have such an ego! Where's the nice customer service? (-1 star for that!) read more

I haven't been to T.T. lounge for more than a year now, probably longer. Since the Pit and the Peel was closed we decided to come here to quench our thirst. The decor and the service is the exact same as it was 7 years ago when I first came here; a little bit dingy and not really a bright place and the service is pretty blunt and not very helpful sometimes. I got a Taro slush with Boba. My friend wasn't sure about the Lychee flavor so she asked the lady (there's only one other person that works there) about it and she basically said Lychee is lychee, you either like it or you don't.. but my friend never had it before so that's why she asked. She ended up getting something else. The drinks are made to order but unfortunately they use a powder base here but my drink still tasted pretty good and not artificial and the boba had a perfect consistency on them and wasn't overly sweet. Overall, a good place to get your bubble tea fix if you're in the area. SN: there is a $5 min for credit transactions read more

TT lounge is located on the VCU campus and is a good spot for students to hang out because they have several couches and tables where people can study or play games. They have a wide variety of milk teas, hot milk teas, and slushes and the flavors are all listed out on a big white board on the wall. Prices for the drinks start at about $3.50 but the boba or jelly costs extra which is a bummer. A plus is that they do accept credit card there. Honestly though, I'm not the biggest fan of their drinks since many places in NoVA use fresh ingredients so the containers of powders on TT lounge's wall is disconcerting to me. They also don't make my favorite flavor, avocado ='[ That being said, if I'm around the area or someone wants to meet up there, I will go. In addition, I have tried other places in the area that focus mainly on bubble tea and TT lounge is by far the winner. The other places either have no flavor or an inconsistent product [bleh]. My favorite drink is their Thai tea slush while many of my friends really like the Taro slush. I tend to stay away from the fruity flavors because I find them too sweet. Come winter time, I like to get their hot milk tea and any of their milk tea items can be made hot. I like to get the honey hot milk tea because the other flavors can be too sweet. The servers are not really the friendlist people which takes away from the fun of the place. Just don't take it personally if a smile doesn't come with your drink! All-in-all, this is a staple spot for VCU students and it is a good place to get your bubble tea fix. Food: 3 Value: 3 Service: 2.5 read more

This is one of the few places in Richmond to get boba. While the selection here is quite vast, the taste of the drinks are so-so. Some are quite good, but some of my favorites (yogurt slush, green bean slush) taste a bit powdery/artificial and different than how I expected them to taste. Service is decent, although you don't get options to modify the sugar/sweetness content or ice level. The store itself is quite comfortable if you want to sit and chat with friends though. Street parking is not too bad if it's not a busy time of day, although it is on Cary St. so you never know. I know that I am super spoiled from tons of inexpensive, high-quality boba stores all throughout California, but even so, the quality of the drinks at TT Lounge doesn't always justify its prices. I will probably still come every once in a while when I feel the need for boba though. read more

I went to VCU and was always a loyal customer at TT lounge. I just went in for old times sake and I am never going back again. The owner (lady) working the counter was beyond rude I was actually shocked at how rude she was. Saw a sign that said "new flavors" and one flavor that was listed was hibiscus. I asked her how it tasted (I know what hibiscus is but flavored powder bubble tea probably tastes different than normal hibiscus flavored food). She told me verbatim "It tastes like what it says, hibiscus. You either like it or you dont." Who the hell answers a customers question like that? Another side note: ordered the almond milk tea boba and it literally tastes like perfume flavored chemicals. I go to Kung Fu Tea in NoVa often and their almond milk tea is amazing. TT lounge tastes like ass and you lost a loyal customer. read more

TT Lounge - almond milk tea aka nasty perfume flavor - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

As a fellow Richmonder, I have been obsessed with this place for years!! Whenever I wanted to study, I came here to pick up some ramen and some awesome honey dew boba slush. I highly recommend this place! The only bummer is that they close and open whenever. Cool place where all the Asians hang out! read more

Very nice people, very personable and they are very accommodating to your order unlike the chain establishment like Kung Fu tea, Teado, etc.

I really like the guy behind the counter, he's probably the owner. He was really friendly and super helpful. He offered us some samples which I appreciated. The drinks were delicious and he even packed one of the drinks in a bag with ice for us since we had a long drive. It's unfortunate that we live too far from this place but we will definitely come back when we're in the area. read more

This place isn't the BEST for bubble tea, but it's the only thing most VCU students have when the craving creeps up. Maybe I've been spoiled since I'm originally from NOVA and the bubble tea up near Falls Church is on point (not to mention you can see the fruit being blended right in front of you), but i try to avoid the more fruit-y flavors here... Sadly, all of their bubble tea is made from artificial powders. Thumbs down on that. :( Hold on, I have some good points too. What I like about them is they have some unique flavors, like the yummy Green Tea Mocha boba tea. My personal favorite, since I can't get it anywhere else. Taro is decent, and is super sweet. Thai Tea boba tastes a little watered-down, but still, I get it from time to time. So if the craving for bubble tea hits, TT Lounge is decent and enough to keep the cravings at bay. read more

The store owner is very kind and funny and he actually cares about what you think and when it was my fist time going there he said in the name of wisdom don't drink the boba to fast and to take my time read more

Best bubble tea in RVA. Hands down. Y'all gotta stop being basic asses and try out some LOCAL businesses. The owners are personable, ambiance is comfortable and the boba is fresh. I love all the flavors! Today we got the mango and honey dew! Not too overly sweet which I love. It's so refreshing and not heavy. read more

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

How many different ways can you review a bubble tea place? Not adding too much but the tapioca balls are good consistency, not too chewy. They always have Taro which is my favorite flavor. Not too many places to sit so it can get crowded. Where I get to see the Asians. read more

I guess it's good to have a bubble tea place in the area. TT Lounge is good, but I've had better bubble tea elsewhere and places that serve real tea instead of powder. Credit card is accepted for $5 and up purchases, but be careful if you pay cash and don't pay close attention. I got short changed. read more

This is probably the best bubble tea spot in town. We loved that there were a lot of flavors to choose from and that the price is reasonable. You can choose slush or no slush; and can add boba or fruit gummies. Upgrading to a large (which we recommend) costs less than a dollar. Given the variety and low price point we think a five star rating is in order. For something different, I recommend the red bean milk slushy. However, don't hold high hopes for services. There were only two staff there, and neither is exceptionally friendly. You never know their hours, and sometimes it is closed unexpectedly. You cannot get extra bubbles, and sometimes the slush melts a little bit too quickly. read more

Service was great! The owner (i assume) was very nice. The place itself is definitely on the smaller side so it's more of a grab and go. The drink was amazing but definitely sweeter than I thought it would be, I'd recommend getting a half sugar for their drinks. read more

Not my favorite bubble tea, but not bad either. My favorites are probably the vanilla bean, taro, and jasmine milk tea! I like how they offer the liquid and smoothie form for most of their flavors. They also offer jellies to be substituted for bubbles. All of their popular flavors (taro, milk tea, thai tea) are all pre-made for the day, so the sweetness can't really be adjusted. I don't really like bubble tea that's too sweet, so that's definitely a drawback for me. Also, a majority of their flavors use powder which is pretty typical, but just a heads up. If there's a lot of people in line they are pretty slow, and there's not really a convenient place to wait so it can get crowded. Their boba is pretty good, but half the times I've been they were out of bubbles. The price is a bit expensive, but there's not a lot of other options for bubble tea in Richmond. Overall, I'd come here if offered but I wouldn't go out of my way for it even if I was close by. read more

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

I love TT lounge. It's my go to bubble tea spot in Richmond because for the price, it's worth every sip. The quality of the slush or milk tea is on par too. They also have a lounge area to sit and relax, along with some board games to pass the time and drink your bubble tea. It's a very nice spot, and I'd highly try giving the place a go if you're in the area. read more

Not as great as the hype. Ive had better ones. And the owner's attitude totally threw me off. He was rude. Overall a quiet cafe with a few boardgames available and a couch or two. Wouldnt return... but it is right by the vcu campus. I guess it is a local favorite read more

TT Lounge - Regular milk bobba tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Great service, but sadly I didn't love the boba here. Tapioca balls are delightfully chewy but overall the milk tea tasted very watered down. This was also the first time I succeeded in visiting after three tries of coming by during the supposedly operating hours (the other two times it was randomly closed). I don't love KFT but I plan on keep visiting there until a better boba joint opens up in read more

The best fast boba place in the VCU area. Don't bother with any of the other places, they're only as hype as they are bc of their locations, but T.T. Lounge is legit good quality boba tea. This is like the one place that I actually spend money on having something sweet. The taro bubble tea is my favorite! All the other menu items are great too, I've tried several of the others and liked them a lot. Again, don't bother going anywhere else for their watered down boba. This is THE place to have boba. Ask for samples to see if they have any, preferably while you wait in line so that they can make some samples while you wait. read more

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Hands down my favorite tea place in Richmond. They offer a plethora of slushie flavors. Also had a really nice ambience.

food is amazing. the owner is an amazing person and gave me and my friends a history lesson about TT lounge and it just felt really nice and comfy in there. overall l would recommend this places to all of my friends. read more

My sister loves this place. Since she knows I live around Richmond she always asks me to bring her cappuccino boba when I visit her. The guy who works here is really sweet and they make you feel welcomed. I would recommend this place to anyone who loves boba read more

It was a great place the customer service was great had good vibes and they also had games there in case you wanted to go there and get some and then play some games while u drink it and it's cheeper to get it there than other places I have been read more

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

All drinks here are served in disposable single-use plastic cups. Environmentally unacceptable.

This is the OG boba cafe near VCU. The owners are always smiling and interested in hearing your stories and how you're doing. I have mixed feelings about kft opening only half a mile away. I say if you want a taste of Richmond and the different people who live in it, come to TT lounge. Also support local businesses and come here! read more

Visited: Multiple times over the last 4 years When a new bubble tea place opened in Richmond, people came to me exclaiming that there was "finally a boba place that they could visit" and I made it a personal mission to have them try TT Lounge, which has been a long-standing RVA bubble tea spot! My go-to's are: - Royal milk tea with boba - Taro miilk tea with boba I like more simple flavors, but there are SO MANY OPTIONS for everyone and all of the ones that I've tried are good. I love that the milk tea bases are never too sweet for me and pairs wonderfully with their lightly sweeted, perectly chewy boba. For the base, they have a whole array of flavors (taro, tea, coffee, fruity etc.) For the additions, they have many options- my favorites are the boba and the jelly (great in fruitier) For the consistency, they have milk teas, slushes, and hot teas! The one downside to TT Lounge is that they have hours that can leave you without bubble tea when you want it most, but they've become a lot more consistent and you should always give them a call if you're not sure! They also require a $5 minimum (as of 2/26/17) for credit card transactions or a convenience fee. Regardless, I would HIGHLY recommend visiting TT Lounge! read more

I got the Thai tea with boba, it was a little sweeter than I expected but still delicious! I would definitely come here again!! read more

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

Yum! Finally a place that has plain milk tea with boba ("royal milk tea per shop's menu) and it's not "slushie'd" which is exactly how I want it. The milk tea/royal milk tea here is very good (this flavor has been my fave for about 10 years now) considering that I've always been able to get this kind of drink in the Philippines and in California where boba milk tea shops are more common. Bf tried the Rose milk with Boba and I was unsure that he'd like it but he did and was also very good. I kept taking little sips from his drink until... i couldn't get away with it anymore. hehe. The only downside was.... being handed the straws by hand... I would rather get my straws out of a bundle from a canister or a dispenser (similar comment about this from another reviewer below). It was a bit disconcerting since the guy was holding the straws at one end instead of trying to at least hold it where it's more sanitary? does that make sense? Anyway, I just let it pass and enjoyed the drink. We went on a Sunday so parking was easy to find on the street. read more

Ok, SERIOUSLY. People from Nova (northern va, about 1.5-2 hrs away), JMU, UVA, etc. come down here to enjoy the bubble tea at this place. That has to mean something. I've had boba in Northern Cali, Southern Cali, NYC, and Nova/DC. TT Lounge is legit. So many flavors, too! I don't even care that most of them probably aren't from fresh *insert what the flavor is made from here*. SO GOOD. The snacks they sell are really overpriced though hahhaahha. S'all g, go for the bubble tea and you won't be sorry. My personal favorites are red bean (relatively new to the menu), strawberry banana milk tea, melon, peach and regular milk tea. I can't believe I'm giving a bubble tea place 5 stars, but DANGIT! SENTIMENTAL VALUE!!!! DELICIOUS SENTIMENTAL VALUE! read more

While the place may seem cozy, I have to say, the service, price, and sanitation are far from acceptable. I know it's "boba" and not a "restaurant", but seriously? If you consistently run out of the tapioca pearls in the evening, shouldn't you make more? If you run out of pearls and a customer asks what the price is for the milk tea without the pearls, do you say, "It's the same: $3.95 + tax, without boba. There's only one button on this machine. No boba."? Is it the customer's fault you ran out of boba? Methinks, "No". Is it THAT ridiculous to charge a lesser price, or at least try to make the sale? If the cashier puts the straw in to the cup for the customer, should the cashier proceed to touch two bare fingers to the straw tip? Do you leave the boba in plastic cups, uncovered, and on the counter? To answer all these questions......Yes, TT Lounge did all of the above. The drinks probably taste fine (it IS universal artificial flavoring they're using), but the sanitation and unwillingness to make a simple sale is simply unhealthy and rude. I have to say, I've NEVER given a 1-star to any establishment, but the rude tone of voice and sanitation issue is quite off-putting. If you seriously crave boba, feel free to dig in, but it's certainly not my first choice. There are infinitely better boba places out there; this one is simply convenient. read more

Had two wonderful experiences with TT lounge! Owners are very kind, informative, and helpful! There's a lot of tasty flavors to choose from. Make sure to come here! They do not disappoint! Thank you TT lounge! read more

I went to TT Lounge for the first time and the guy there was very helpful he gave me and my friend samples being it was our first time getting boba he let us try Royal Milk & Taro milk tea I personally liked the taro one and both me and my friend didn't really enjoy royal milk but it's just a opinion well I got the taro milk tea with tapioca boba And she got passion fruit slush with tapioca boba my baby girl liked the taro so I gave it to her and got a lychee slush with jellies My friend wasn't a fan if the tapioca boba so she also purchased another passion fruit slush but with orange popping boba pearls which are the delicious pearls that sweet frog tends to have while we were there he gave us a sample of mango slush which was delicious next time I go I'm planning on getting lychee mixed with watermelon slush and boba popping pearls overall the guy there is very helpful on top of his business and customers I am definitely going again great for kids they have cards on tables so they can play 5 stars read more

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It's a bad thing that I live so close to this place. It hurts that it's a super quick drive or a nice walk. I always get a Taro Milk Tea with boba. It's purple and delicious! The owner is super friendly and gets the job done. My only caveat is that they've stopped their punch card system. I made out like a bandit with that! Honestly, I would bathe in this stuff if I could. It's that yummy. A great, cool treat during one of the humid-wet-wool-blanket-covering-your-head summer days in Richmond. Yum! read more

Ha, I'm one of those crazy people that Trish is referring to....who lives in 1.5-2 hrs away in NoVA and makes a point to stop at TT for a fix if I'm in the area. My faves are the milk tea slush and thai tea slush - perfectly blended smoothly without a hint of an ice chunk. The boba is equally done well...it's the optimal chewiness with a trace of sweetness. To cap it off, they use the Lollicup-esque sealing technique so you don't lose a single drop as you gleefully slosh around the precious goodness to better get at the boba. I didn't think it could get any better, but then discovered that if you order drinks to go for friends or to drink later, they put them in a bag with loose ice to keep them chilled. Who DOES that??? 5.5 stars! read more

As much as I want to give this place a 4 or 5 star review because of alllllll the things I've heard about and read about, I have to give this place one star for now. We have tried to come here twice. The first time, the place was closed for a week, according to the sign on the door. (It wasn't posted on yelp). Today, the hours on Yelp said that it would open at 12. We arrive at 12 and there is a sign that says, "We will open at 12:30." We are hungry and thirsty so we are going elsewhere. The reviews of the product itself (boba) sound amazing!!! My friend who went to vcu raves about this spot. My boyfriend and I have been so excited to try it, but have been let down twice! The other folks who have reviewed this place weren't lying when they said, This place just makes up their own hours and pretty much opens whenever. Kinda unprofessional right. I do hope to one day come back to this downtown area, and if it is open and we FINALLY get to try it, and then I'll update this review. read more

Fresh chewy yummy boba!!! And to our surprise, most of the milk teas are dairy free!!! That made me (vegan) and my bf (lactose intolerant) very happy. Boba on folks! This spot = heaven. Now if only they offered something larger than a large.....I'm a boba glutton..... Ps: very good/reasonable prices too. read more