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    4.0 (62 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:30 pm

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    Monica O.

    I love this place! I always get their brûlée bubble milk tea and it is always delicious! I think they use condense milk? Anyways it tastes so sweet and I love it. I have also not been able to find replica elsewhere that is as tasty, so it's something I look forward to getting when I'm here. The service was prompt. We went when it was not busy so we ordered and got our drinks immediately. The interior is also quite nice. It's clean and minimalistic with a pretty pale blue wall. There's also board games in the back so it's a great place to hang with friends.

    Erica R.

    Utea is a convenient bubble tea stop on Dryden Rd., right off College Avenue. The accessibility is a positive factor, for sure... even though Kung Fu Tea is right down the street (they've been closed recently, I believe... a bit of a summer break). I went in for the first time early last week, asking for a Dirty Milk tea with boba. Unfortunately, they didn't have whatever ingredients were needed for that tea option, so I went with my standby of taro milk tea with boba. I've since been back to Utea a couple times now and have ordered a couple different teas... all very tasty. I do want to try their more interesting creations as well, like the Cheese Mang Mang (Mango). I've never had a drink of this sort with a cheese topping, so I plan to try it out on my next visit. The service here is very quick, which is a definite plus when I'm making a quick visit during my lunch break. Price is fairly comparable to a number of other bubble tea places I've tried both in Ithaca and in neighboring areas. All in all, a tasty bubble tea option. I may have to bounce back and forth between Utea and Kung Fu Tea when both are open.

    Green milk tea & dirty milk
    Joyce L.

    Our first choice was KF Tea but they open at 1pm so we gave this place a try. I read good reviews so I knew it had to be good. Usually milk tea places are served by friendly people but I can't say the same about this place. The guy staff just kept staring as we were trying to decide what to order. Anyhow, we tried green milk tea and dirty milk. Dirty milk drink comes with brown sugar boba. The bobas were on the smaller side and soft. Both drinks were good. I love their cute plastic cups that came with red heart drink stopper. Little things like that can make people happy. Nice! They have a nice sitting area where you can hangout.

    Cheese mango
    Carlie H.

    I was a little skeptical at first with the 'cheese mang mang' because I had no idea what to expect, but it definitely surprised me, in a good way. I wouldn't describe it as bubble tea, but it had a smooth texture and you could tell that they used fresh mango fruit. I was only in town for the weekend, and ended up going back again because it was so good. U Tea over KFT any day for me!

    Cheese Mang Mang (Mango)
    Jack W.

    I came here a few days ago with a couple of friends. There's a good amount of drinks to select from and the menu offers some sort of change from the usual bubble tea places in Collegetown like Kung Fu Tea or Panda Tea. The inside feels very nice. There are two large sofas on the sides of the doorway. There are also tables with regular and high chairs. The walls are painted light blue and decorated nicely with plants. They also have board games like Catan. It is definitely a place to hang out with friends to get bubble tea or to have a chat. It reminds me of those casual bubble tea/dessert shops in Flushing where people gather to socialize, play games, or to just have something sweet to drink. You'll probably understand if you've been to NYC. I ordered the Cheese Mang Mang, a mango flavored tea drink with cheese foam as the topping. This was my first time trying it and it tasted interesting. The cheese foam tastes like it was made from whipped cream cheese. The mango part of the drink was not overbearingly sweet, and tasted just right. It was definitely an interesting combination. Overall, I had a good experience. UTea is a good addition to the limited selection of bubble tea locations in Collegetown. I hope to try more of their drinks soon!

    Utea
    Cab C.

    So my daughter was working and having "ONE OF THOSE NIGHTS" so I knew she wanted something to drink but Starbucks was closed (she likes PINK DRINK) so I remember hearing about this place so I walked in and was greeted and asked what I would like? I looked at them and said NO CLUE!!! I have never been here! Then I go "look my daughter is not having a great night at work I would like to take her something. She likes Mango but has to be dairy free! They did suggest one drink but it had a probiotic in it that is dairy but I said that would be fine just not full dairy! (She can have SMALL amounts) $7 was a bit but I do spend $6 on my lattes and toss my cup where as the cups here are CUTE and reusable!! She was very pleased with her drink!! THE ENTIRE STAFF WAS VERY NICE !!!

    Lychee Black Tea
    Alyssa K.

    very yum! the avocado yakult is very good too. I would go here over KFT. the bubbles could be chewier though.

    Brûlée taro
    Manasa L.

    Every time I'm in the area I make sure to make a stop at U-tea. My go-to order is the brûlée milk tea. I've never had it at another boba shop, so I'd say it's pretty unique to this place. It's like a creamy, whipped custard that makes the already great milk tea, that much better. They have three sizes, the biggest is called a "giant" and bigger than my head (the more tea the better for me though). They have a great range of options, although I did ask if they have any vegan options and they said it would most likely be the fruit teas (but they couldn't confirm for me if the syrups they use were vegan in those drinks). The service can be a little off and hard to approach depending on the day. The drinks are definitely more pricey than that average boba shop (from what I've experienced), but I'd definitely recommend for the occasional treat!

    Classic Milk Tea
    Roxy S.

    A little expensive for a milk tea and they charge extra for boba. The boba and tea taste good and the cups they give are very nice and sturdy, I'm going to be reusing mine.

    Creme brûlée milk tea and taro creme brûlée
    Sharon C.

    Wish they had more U Teas in NYC! My favorite order is their creme brûlée milk tea. Their bubbles are the perfect chewy texture!

    Mixed Fruit Fantasy
    Wendy L.

    Good bubble tea spot in Ithaca! Definitely the top bubble tea location to go to other than Kung Fu Tea in the Ithaca area. UTea also serves unconventional drinks and of course serves the classic bubble tea. However, I would suggest getting their other drinks that is not classic bubble tea because I personally think their more interesting drinks are more worthy to get, but their bubble tea is still good! However, for classic bubble tea: dibs goes to Kung Fu Tea. I would recommend getting the Mixed Fruit Tea Fantasy: Tastes like passion fruit tea and then mixed with fruits like grapes, watermelon, and mangoes. A go-to refreshing drink, but also a bit filling because of the sweet fruits. The cheese mango mango drink is also surprisingly good! I initially thought there will be a cheesy taste because of the cheese foam on top, but instead it tastes sweet and has no cheese taste to it all! It complemented the taste of the drink. However, this drink did not taste like mango, but was still good! Not only that, I really like the atmosphere - they have games to play if you want, nice comfy couches to sit on, and nice bright seating to just chill with your friends. I also like their cups, you can either open the heart covering to sip, or poke with your straw to drink from your cup - very versatile. I will come back again to try other flavors because my Asian taste buds screams for bubble tea constantly.

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    Utea has my heart. I love UTea so much. Immaculate vibes too. They also have a giant cup u can get, it's huge I love it lmao

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    Didn't get to try the kava, but honestly? The vibes alone were worth the trip. The music? Solid…read more The person at the front? Super nice. The energy? Just the right amount of weird. We went on a Monday, so it was completely empty, which only made it feel more like a secret hideaway for people who appreciate a little offbeat charm. Definitely the kind of place you stumble into and think, "Yeah, this is where the interesting people hang out." Would I come back? Absolutely -- preferably on a night where there's more life, and maybe I'll finally try the kava :)

    I came here looking for tea, ended up learning about and trying kava!…read more If you haven't had kava before, it's a root that's powdered up and served as a drink. It has calming properties that help people be more social similar to alcohol but without the negative effects. It does taste pretty bitter and it has a numbing sensation (similar to sichuan peppercorns) so their flavored options are recommended for first-timers. The apple cider version was pretty good. I did feel the effect, but did I love it? Honestly, not sure. It felt a bit weird. But even if I decide not to try kava again, their tea was also really good and the owner is a super nice and interesting guy. People who come here are looking for something different, so give it a shot! The inside definitely looks like it used to be an elk's lounge or something. But overall, it's a chill and relaxed space with good vibes.

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    We're always on the look out for a good coffee place and this place delivered! I think the best…read moretaste of coffee is drinking it black with no add ins to truly taste whether the bean was roasted properly. Staff were friendly, interior was spacious, and their pastries were yummy. We bought a couple bags to take home because we loved it so much. One drawback, their interior is too nice that people don't want to leave. Lots of customers on their laptops and devices just hanging out. If you want to just sit and relax with a good cup of coffee, sit by the window or grab a cup to go.

    Awesome coffee shop that's perfect for coworking, catching up, checking emails or just coming in…read morebecause, you can, duh! Love their branding - I instantly wanted to buy the mugs, tote bags and travel mugs. So stinkin cute! I of course am already overloaded with tote bags so I decided to hang tight. Ordered a macchiato, since they do make it the classic way. Espresso with a dash of steamed milk. From oat milk, to almond milk to regular milk, the choice is yours. Coffee wise, I'm a purist, I like regular espresso. Call me crazy, but just plain arabica non complicated beans are IT for me. I'm a lavazza and kimbo drinker so anytime there's modified beans or over worked or under roasted or whatever it is kind of beans, 90% of the time, my espresso will not come out as I'd normally prefer it. We're in America, so I get it, a lot of people do prefer it like this or perhaps order their coffee with loads of milk and impossible to drink. Either way, I loved this coffee shop for the vibes. Extremely nice cashier, staff and barista. Cute little baked good section and simple espresso based drinks, including chai and matcha. Besides the coffee beans not being to my liking (this is just me) I do love this place and I'm so happy we popped in.

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    This is a great stop for a good cuppa. Reasonably friendly staff (busy but quick) often a 5 minute…read morewait in the morning due to a line. Does have a nice buzz of activity while you wait. I love all of the clever 20 or so live plants in the decor ( as a plant guy). Location is great with plenty of parking to be found. Only negative is that the place isn't bigger with some sit down seating. My hope is that they will bust down the wall to the right and get the laundry mat out of there so that there is more room for seating or the line.

    Gimme! Coffee is a coffee roaster local to Ithaca, New York that ships nationwide, but has a few…read morephysical locations in town. I visited their location just off the north end of the Cornell University campus. It can easily be missed due to the small signage outside the shop, but if you keep a look out for the exclamation point logo on the side of the building, it's easier to locate. They sell a variety of their coffee blends and quite a few pastries. It's such a small place that they do not have any tables to enjoy your food or drink purchase, so grab and go is pretty much your only choice. Service was quick and friendly. We got an Americano, a mocha, and a piece of their coffee cake. While none of them may win any awards, they were a solid substitute for Starbucks which doesn't have much of a presence in town (plus you're sporting a local business). While I wouldn't recommend going out of your way to visit Gimme! Coffee, it's worth a stop if you're in the area and in need of a caffeine fix.

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