Stopped by Tea Talk on a whim after a flight. It's a small bubble tea shop in Harwood Heights…read morewithin minutes of the airport. I had the lychee fruit tea I enjoyed that the tea wasn't overly sweet though they do not ask your preferred sweetness level, they do ask your preferred tea. There's a couple of tables to sit down at and at the time we were there, there was no one else there. We were were welcomed to sit down and relax. The owner was friendly and seemed to enjoy talking to the patrons. Shortly after we were there, a family with a dog came in and it appeared they were dog friendly as the dog was welcomed also (in the arms of its owner). There were TVs placed through out along with today's hit music in the background. Parking was easy to find though it is in a strip mall and so that can vary based on the neighborhood businesses. I have no reason not to want to come back if and when I'm in the area.

What a nice surprise to find a Taiwanese drink place in Harwood Heights!! Tea Talk has recently…read moreopened and serves a variety of smoothies, milk teas, slushies, refreshers and signature drinks with a good selection of seasonal fresh fruits and boba and jelly toppings. My favorite is a custom pineapple mango smoothie with lychee jelly. Comfortable counter, table, or couch seating available in this small storefront space to simply hang out with free wifi, but I noticed most patrons took their drinks to go. Overall, great execution and introduction to these Asian style drinks to the neighborhood.

This smoothie was amazing. The stuff was super cool and just everything about this place feels so…read morereal. I'm not even kidding. The minute I walked in. The staff smiled greeted me asked me how I was doing and just provided such an outstanding service. When I finally had my smoothie, just amazing.

This place is conveniently located near where I live, so I decided to stop in while I was in the…read moreplaza. When I walked in, no one greeted or acknowledged me, so I started placing my order at the self-service kiosk. Since I was paying with cash, I called out to see if anyone was available to help. When the employee came to the counter, she didn't seem very welcoming at first and came across as if she didn't want to be there. I ordered two teas, which came to about $14, left a $20 bill. After that, the interaction seemed a bit friendlier. The teas, however, were excellent! They were fresh, flavorful, and I loved the wide selection of popping boba flavors. The drinks definitely made the visit worthwhile.

Honestly if you're wanting a tea or a drink this place is great for that...but that's about it…read more I've been a number of times and really have had decent experiences and again would recommend the Nile's location for to-go drinks only. Everything else is sub par...the dan dan noodles may have been the worst I ever had. The noodles were over cooked and stuck together, there was hardly any toppings and it was not at all as it was described. We also got the "Chinese burger" honestly this was also not something I would ever get again. The "bun" situation was dry and had no flavor...also the pork had no flavor and was also dry...I can see why the girl behind was questioning if it was even on the menu still because clearly no one is ordering it and when a customer does they're surprised. Now what really put me off (aside from the surprise piece of aluminum foil found in our food) was the horrible customer service. While waiting for our drinks and food to come out all I hear is one of the employees behind the counter commenting on multiple items on our order. Is it really that hard to make a drink and add extra ice without questioning why you need to add extra ice if that's the special request? It's requested because maybe we like our drinks to not be luke warm and prefer them cold. Then to make comments and being surprised an item was ordered ("chinese" burger). It was on the menu it sounded interesting we wanted to try it...after hearing the reaction it honestly made me second guess placing the order. Then to top it off when the drinks were ready our name was called...I asked if the food would be coming later and the attitude I received back being told that it takes longer threw me off completely. Yes I asked if the food would be coming later but I was asking to ensure that they knew we also had a food order. The attitude implying that I didn't understand that it'll take a bit long was not necessary. Needless to say if we ever come back our orders will be ONLY for drinks, we will NOT be ordering food and I will hope to not have much of any interaction with the staff at this location. It will strictly be pick up & go. Hopefully your team takes some time to work on their customer service skills cause it's lacking.

I went here for boba with a friend. She appreciated how there were a variety of non-caffeinated…read moreflavor combinations. I opted for the matcha dalgona with boba. It was delectably foamy and sweet. My only regret was that it was this particular flavor combination didn't come with an option for a larger size. It really hit the spot for a cold, foamy beverage with perfectly chewy boba. I also tried out their house special braised beef noodles. They were great, but I wish there were more vegetables and noodles. (This was just personal preference.) The beef was well braised, seasoned, and excellent. Patrons order from kiosks and pick up items from the front desk. It would have been nice to interact more with staff, but the system is definitely set up for efficiency. Parking is a shared plaza private lot with plenty of spots during the weekdays. Weekends can be hectic given the amount of businesses here. Worth a visit for sure!

Question Is the…read morecompany still open? I truly enjoyed there matcha and coconut drinks. I see that on Apple is permanently closed. I tried calling and the phone automatically hangs up. If I can get confirmation I'd appreciate it.

Finished a hike and was craving a Thai tea boba milk tea!!! This place had good reviews so I…read morestopped in! They had so many options, a gorgeous interior and super friendly service! This Thai tea didn't taste like typical thai tea ( for my tea fiends you'll know what I mean) but clearly from the empty cup I still loved it! Great well cooked boba and a great size for the price! 10/10

The boba is amazing, I don't think I've ever had such great boba. After my boyfriend taking me here…read moreI refuse to go anywhere else. It is delicious! We always get and recommend the Brown Sugar Boba Milk Tea and the Mango Smoothie with boba! Service is good could be a little better but overall good. And the ambiance is really nice, they have fun games you're able to play and enjoy. Although I do have to say part of the place is covered in boxes which isn't as pleasing.

Just found my new favorite bubble tea spot in the neighborhood! I usually get bubble tea when I'm…read morein China town or uptown neighborhood but was surprised when I found this place without having to take a drive. Ordered pickup online and my first order was ready in just a few minutes. I had the mango smoothie with Lychee popping boba. Smoothie was fresh and delicious. Can't wait to go back and try the teas.

I ordered the Mango Yogurt and it was absolutely delicious. So creamy, refreshing, and just plain…read moreYUMMY. Will definitely be back for another one soon. 5 stars!

As someone who moved to Chicago from the Bay Area CA, this place is by far the BEST I've had in…read moreChicago/Chicagoland yet. We arrived on a Saturday around 7:30 and they started getting packed and had a wait by 8. They are cash only but if you forget they have an atm inside as well! Prices are so shocking! Each bowl was about $14 which is the cheapest I've seen a bowl of pho in a looooong time. Food comes out pretty quickly. We order the appetizer fried shrimp Rangoon, bun Bo hue, pho dac biet, and avocado smoothie w/boba. The base of soup for both dishes was AMAZING! Good depth of flavor and not lacking anything. The bun Bo hue had a ton of meat and they even have the pork blood cubes! Pho dac biet was lacking a quantity of meat but good variety. The only complaint I have is the Avocado smoothie was very bland and didn't have much avocado taste. The boba tasted old because it didn't have its chewy texture anymore. Will DEFINITELY be coming back for the food!!!

Was decent pho. Not the best and not the worst. Service was fine. Ambiance was a strip mall next to…read morea mall parking structure. This place gets some online hype and perhaps it's good for the area but I would expect there are better Vietnamese places in Chicago.

We recently stepped into the newly updated UYUHAUS ice cream and bubble tea shop and had the…read moreopportunity to bring the whole family to try a little bit of everything--where do I even begin? This place was such an experience from start to finish. One of our favorite surprises was the self-serve ramen bar. It was quick, easy, and so much fun! They had a great variety of ramen options, making it easy for everyone to pick exactly what they wanted. We also couldn't resist trying the affogato, which was the perfect little treat. For dessert, we tried both the Misugaru Bingsoo and the Strawberry Ube Bingsoo. I absolutely loved that you can customize your bingsoo with any of their homemade ice cream flavors, and you can even choose between a cup or a bowl. The bingsoo is made with incredibly creamy shaved milk ice, topped with generous scoops of their homemade ice cream and delicious toppings. It was light, fluffy, creamy, and so refreshing. And the ube croffle...I'm still dreaming about it! It was soft, buttery, and crispy all at the same time. It reminded me of a funnel cake topped with ice cream--but somehow even better. It came with the biggest scoop of ice cream, and one thing we noticed throughout our visit was how generous every scoop was. The Asian-inspired ice cream flavors are unlike anything we've had before. Every flavor we tried was rich, creamy, and left us wanting another bite. Our kids absolutely devoured the Oreo ice cream and kept asking for more. This was the perfect family outing. There truly is something for everyone here, whether you're craving ramen, bubble tea, bingsoo, croffles, affogato, or unique homemade ice cream. Next time, I can't wait to try their bubble tea and bring home a few pints of ice cream to enjoy later. The owners were incredibly kind and welcoming, especially to our kids, which made the whole experience even more memorable. We felt so comfortable from the moment we walked in. We'll definitely be back again. Thank you so much for having us!! (I didn't get a chance to take more pictures as our family completely devoured everything so quickly!)

First impression? Cute, colorful, and lively! The bright colors of the shop instantly give you…read morethose good-vibes-only feelings. It's a fun spot for boba, ramen, and a little sweet treat! We ordered the Matcha Brown Sugar Latte and Mango Bingsoo topped with Alphonso mango ice cream. The Brown Sugar Matcha Latte was really good, especially if you're someone who loves a strong matcha flavor. The matcha definitely comes through, which I appreciate! The boba, though, was a little disappointing for me. The pearls were on the tougher side and almost tasted like they weren't fully cooked. Next up, the Mango Bingsoo. I liked the texture of the vanilla shaved ice--it was light, soft, and melted nicely. The toppings included fresh mango, mochi bites, and corn flakes, plus that Alphonso mango ice cream on top. While it was good overall, I was hoping for a much stronger mango flavor. With "mango" being the star of the dessert, I wanted that fruity flavor to really stand out.

Amazing service , owner is super friendly. We got a crème brûlée matcha and taro / horchata with…read moreegg pudding and they were both amazing. We will definitely be back

I've driven past this place so many times and finally decided to stop in... and I'm so glad I did!…read moreThe inside is absolutely adorable with the cutest decor (I loved all the zodiac animal neon signs ), and they have a huge selection of drinks, so there's something for everyone. The owner was incredibly kind and patient. They took the time to walk me through all the different flavors and asked questions to help me figure out exactly what I'd like instead of just rushing me through my order. That kind of customer service is so appreciated! I ended up getting a smoothie with tapioca, and finding out they use Village Creamery ice cream made me so happy because it's one of my favorites! It was so creamy, refreshing, and exactly what I was craving. It definitely hit the spot. Cute atmosphere, amazing customer service, and delicious drinks. I'll definitely be back to try more of their menu!

This was my second time here! I got the iced banana cream latte w/ oat milk for the second time! I…read moream usually not one to get sweet drinks but I am obsessed with this drink. It's sweet, but not too sweet. The large iced latte is also great, it has 3 shots of espresso which makes the ratios perfect. My boyfriend and I also got the Bacon egg and cheese, sausage egg and cheese, and the Korean chicken cheesesteak sandwich! Also super yummy. Cant wait to check out the other new location in Park Ridge! The vibe and aesthetic are also so cute in here! Love the simple design! It is located inside the train station, so while it was busy both times I went I received my food and drinks super fast! I am super picky with where I spend my money on coffee/matcha, but this is one of the few places in the area worth it!!

The drinks here are really a delicious suck I got the ube…read morelatte which is really thick so if you like your drinks more watery or thinner this might not be for you. It does have condensed milk in it. But the flavor of the new base is so rich so delicious it's not over sweet I definitely would come back if I was ever in Chicago again. My friend also got a drink I want to say she got the banana flavor I could be wrong but more than once she looked at me and said I chose the right coffee shop