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    Ume Tea

    4.5 (184 reviews)
    ModerateBubble Tea
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Charisse Q.

    So quick!! So easy!! So delicious!! It's so cute in here. I would definitely go back for the watermelon and lychee

    Nikki C.

    Very cute & decorative store. Low rating was concluded due to the wait of 25 minutes for one drink and customers getting their drink before ours. The drink itself was refreshing & aesthetically pleasing. Not sure if I will come back though

    Derek Y.

    TICKLED PINK If a magic pink elephant simultaneously vomited and had diarrhea then this would be the result. This place seems like it was the result of an interior design job by HELLO Kitty. Pink eye has a whole other meaning in this place. Ok, I'll stop trying to PINK a fight with this business. I will give them credit, because you would be tickled pink over the mini version of Chicago's iconic BEAN sculpture. It is a cool prop for photo ops and just adds a cute and memorable element to the decor. I'll admit, I couldn't resist taking a Pic of the mini landmark, myself. As for the drink, I got the MATCHA TEA LATTE and it was topped wth matcha ice cream. It was mild with matcha flavor and was perfectly creamy and sweet. They had me at ice cream, but the bonus was the ice cream served a functional perk as it helped keep the drink sweet as the ice melted and diluted the drink. The variety of drinks was impressive and anyone is sure find a drink to their liking here. They only had oat milk as the dairy alternative. It would be nice if they also had almond or soy milk, but because of allergies they may be trying to keep safe from cross contamination You can order at the kiosk or with the cashier which is efficient for keeping the queue flowing. It looks like a pink color bomb went off in here, but at least the tea was also exploding with flavor

    Sunny P.

    I've been wanting to come here forever and finally cane with my friend. The space is super small but really cute with lots of pink everywhere and some fun Chicago decor too. They have so many drink options, but I went with the matcha strawberry with boba and green tea ice cream. 10/10. So good. Sweet, creamy, and just the right amount of matcha flavor. It's always packed no matter what time you go, and you can tell the staff in the back are hustling nonstop. They work hard!!! Will definitely be back to try more drinks.

    Brooke L.

    Off the main Chinatown path but worth a stop! You can order your drink at the kiosk and customize everything - even the level of sweetness. Lots of yummy drinks to try. Even on a busy evening, the wait is minimal. I heard the you can pay a little extra to get a special cup with a fun little surprise keychain!

    Kelly D.

    Trying the new band I have not ever been to. It's pretty good. The shop was so good looking! Milk teas were also good.

    Kylie C.

    It was busy, but the wait time for the drink to be made was not long at all. Digital kiosk for ordering. Vibes - music was Asian-pop (bonus points) limited seating, but deck was pretty.

    Amy D.

    Cute! Love the pink interior and baby bean in the side of the room. We went on a Sunday and it took a little longer than I expected to get my drink but when I did it was fantastic. My brown sugar boba was especially warm and chewy which is my favorite part of milk tea. I'd definitely come back! - AD

    Trish L.

    Came in on a busy weekend to grab a tea to sip on while walking around China town. The inside is smaller, but decorated so nicely in different shades of pink and a variety of textures. It's pretty easy to find the menu and order on a tablet. You do have the option to order through a person behind the counter too, though. I went with a standard brown sugar black milk tea and only 30% sugar. I like that you can customize the level of ice and sweetness. My drink was ready within 2-3 minutes, despite how busy they were. It was exactly as I ordered and perfect to quench my thirst during afternoon explorations.

    Cheryl T.

    This is one of my daughter's favorite specialty drink shop ever! I'm sure it's because of the stuffy surprise cups. In any case, inside is decorated so cute and Chicago themed, so great for tourists. The drinks itself they have a really nice variety and you get a pretty large sized drinks for around $8. I wanted to give a special shout out because the young lady at the register was super friendly and honored my coupon (which was from their original grand opening). Compared to when they first started from the grand opening, it looks like they've become a lot more efficient too. They are fast at preparing the drinks and they also have a couple of online kiosks and QR code, and they show your placement of the order on a monitor above pickup. So great job evolving and providing great customer service. Oh yeah, the drinks were yummy too! Had a thai tea and the lychee drinks.

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    Kia K.

    Popped in after exploring Ping Tom park with my kiddo. We were so happy with our choice. Of course the pink was a hit. The mini bean (how cute!!!) I ordered a grapefruit tea and it was probably one of the best teas I've ever had. I ordered it with 30% sugar I think and I could have done less but I wasn't sure what to expect. It was so refreshing. My kiddo ordered some Oreo brûlée I think. I ordered hers with 30% also. She loved her drink and I'm glad bc I didn't like it. It was too thick for me. She's has asked me 3 times since we visited. I noticed there's some other locations so will may pay one of the others a visit.

    Rohini G.

    Solid boba spot for a sweet treat following dinner. I tried a black milk tea with boba and taro which was perfectly sweet (I adjusted it down) and had a nice rich nuttiness from the taro. Very interesting and not too heavy in a drink.

    Trung V.

    From the pastel pink decor to the LED signs of the bunny mascot, Ume is the epitome of whimsical. They mastered the art of gamification with how they promote themselves. Keep an eye out on their front door for discount on drinks! For first timers, I recommend getting the bunny surprise cup - essentially a drink with a blind box. Service is always quick, especially if you order using the kiosk or pick-up app like Fantuan

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    Good boba tea! Unique decor theme. You order and pay using a kiosk and pick up your orders at the window.

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    Thank you Yutin for your comments, we will let our R&D team know.

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    Recommend the strawberry matcha w/ boba, such a great drink and with popcorn chicken on the side

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