This place is really fun to go to! Their beverages are pretty good, and the aesthetic in there is super cute. The staff are nice and friendly, and the place is really clean. They've also have a couple of claw machines in there, which was a nice surprise! I come here every time I visit the plaza, and I've had no disappointments so far. read more

Great selection. Refreshing! I love milk tea mango. Yoy can customize too. And service is good . And price is reasonable. Very recommended. Try and checked it out! read more

Whale Tea - Super good. Difinitley comeback. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I had to come check out The Whale Tea in Virginia Beach if only for the adorable Smiley Egg Waffles!! The service was wonderful and fun to watch them make the waffles and fruit tea. You order on a self-serve kiosk which may take a little bit to find what you're looking for, but it's easy enough. Next visit to the beach in stopping in read more

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Continuing on my boba tea quest and stopped into this fabulous shop to cool myself from the summer heat. Nice and quiet, ample seating with large selection to fit most anyone's tea pleasure. Service was friendly and quick and the teas were very flavorful as well. If you are in the neighborhood, don't pass up this sweet treat spot! read more

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Whale Tea is conveniently situated in the same center as E-mart. I really enjoy their freshly brewed teas and the fresh ingredients they use unlike the powdery concoctions that most boba shops use. You can tell that the drinks are high quality. My go-to there is the taro fresh milk (I know, not tea, but I love it), with no boba. This drink uses real, cooked taro, mixed with sugar and milk. It's a bit gritty due to the nature of taro but this drink just does it for me! It's also very filling. I have tried their fresh teas like pineapple and grapefruit. They garnish with the corresponding fruit and they are very refreshing. For bites, I've had their cute little egg waffles and they are a delight, both to look at and to eat! One thing though, they do take some time to make, so be patient! The batter is egg-y and they have a choice of cheese or chocolate. Both really good! Ordering is super easy with kiosks for self-ordering. You can pick your size, bobas, and also level of sweetness. The vibe is very kawaii with a ginormous teddy and boba cup at the entrance and light blue pastel colors. They have a few tables for gathering. Enjoy, Friends, and never stop exploring! read more

Service was good, the two ladies were super friendly and fast! The shop was HOT because the shades in the front windows weren't closed or at least down abit so that ordering was a lot less daunting! read more

Whale Tea - Strawberry Fresh Milk/Milk Tea with popping strawberry boba! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

The ambiance at Whale Tea is nice and the employees are friendly. The place has a good selection of drinks for a good price. One of my go to place for Boba Tea drinks!! read more

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On a recent trip to Virginia Beach, we were craving boba (bubble tea). We checked out Whale Tea and loved the cute interior. Ordering was done through their self-service kiosk. Luckily, no one was behind us because placed a few drink orders plus one of their Stuffed Smiley Bites (egg-shaped pancake-tasting treat). I was drawn by the beautiful blue in one of their drinks and ordered. I had the Whale Crystal (Coconut Milk). At first sip, I was actually disappointed and didn't like it at all. The flavors and texture just didn't work for me. I tried a couple sips of the Taro Fresh Milk and that was way better than what I had. Our party also ordered a regular Milk Tea and Jasmine Tea Crystal (Coconut Milk). Mixed feelings on our drinks but we did enjoy the Stuffed Smiley Bites (Chocolate). The day we came (Sunday), there were 2 parties ahead of us. Most of us were sitting around without drinks. I'm sure those ahead of us were waiting long as well. The total wait time for our 4 drinks and egg bites were 40 minutes. Whale Tea helped satisfy our boba cravings though. It's not as good as the ones I've had in California but definitely not the worst either. Kind staff. Cute interior. Long wait time. Note: Located in the E Mart shopping center. read more

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Whale Tea locations have been popping up, and this location is one that had recently opened up. Their menu is extensive, offering fresh fruit milk teas, fresh milk teas, teas with milk foam, teals with crystal jellies, etc. We came here after having a meal in the area, and we ordered: +a Grapefruit Fruit Tea +an Orange Lemon Fruit Tea The drinks themselves were just okay - they were a bit watered down, and I just wish the tea was steeped longer and was much stronger. I think with this and the fresh fruit, it would have tasted great and refreshing. There are a couple of kiosks that you order from; if you sign up for their loyalty program, you can save on your very first purchase - so, do it! Loved the oversized giant claw machine with Dumbo inside, as well as the other claw machine with cute little plushies, featuring Sanrio characters! The staff are very kind and welcoming! There are plenty of seating inside if you wanted to stay and enjoy your drink. Plenty of parking in the shared plaza lot. +loyalty program available +friendly service +plenty of parking in the shared plaza lot read more

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Do you like crane games? Do you like cute stuffed animals? Do you also like Boba? Well this is the place for you. They recently added all of these crane games, and let me tell you it is addicting. Try to win your favorite stuffed animal while you wait for your Boba. It has a cute white and blue aesthetic. Whale Tea has a unique set of Boba drinks using coconut milk. You gotta give the OG coconut drink a try. I also go the brown sugar milk tea which was super good, and the tapioca were sweet and soft. LOOK AT HOW CUTE THESE CHOCO EGGS ARE!! Literally adorable. Service is fast, and you use the tap screen to order. I kept missing the frog in the crane game, I will get it one day! read more

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Came here for the first time and the ambiance is super cute. Super easy to order at the screen and there are plenty of choices. Their boba is smaller than typical boba spots but the creme brulee taro was sooo yummy! read more

Whale Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

After eating lunch, Sophia and I drove here for some dessert via the $5 deal for Yelp celebrating Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month. We came here weeks ago for Yelp Elite week where I chose the Blue Crystal tea. And we stopped by the Yorktown location last weekend. So would the third visit overall seal the deal? We were greeted by the staff once we walked in. Luckily, foot traffic was at a minimum so service was quick. As mentioned previously, it comes with claw machines that kids would love and adults could relive nostalgia. And the decor is beautiful and spotless. As part of the $5 deal, I received a Blue Crystal Tea with 50% ice and 75% sugar (for Sophia) and a Pineapple Fruit Tea w/tapioca pearls, 75% sugar and 50% ice (for myself). Pretty good stuff. The fruit tea wasn't too sweet and the tapioca was quite warm. Just the right temperature needed. This was my first time having fruit tea and it did not disappoint at all. Sophia took my advice and just had the blue jelly as the only ingredient in hers and gave me thumbs up. This was definitely a way to end our stay in Virginia Beach. This place here is becoming a new favorite for boba teas. We do have the location in Yorktown that's closer, but wouldn't mind stopping by the next time we're in the area. Till next time :) read more

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Service is great. Fast to help and very helpful suggesting drinks. I love that since these drinks are very unique. I went wild and bought 3 drinks for myself. The whale is my favorite and I added strawberry popping bubbles Lychee slush is super cute with a lid that has bear ears The blue crystals was a little plain for me since I like fruit. But it's very pretty and I'm glad I tried it. Last time I tried the brown sugar. I'm going to order the strawberry milk next time. I spoke with the girl who works there and that's going to be awesome Super cute store snd you bay get sucked in by the claw machines. My friend did. It was great fun read more

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My initial visit to this Whale Tea location was on Friday, 5/12/23. I intended to use the Yelp Elite Experience to grab a complimentary drink while I got to know the place, but upon arrival they looked too busy to accommodate that request. Whale Tea is a small - when there are a bunch of people visiting it can get crowded. That's the situation I felt I was in, so I looked at the menu (displayed above two self-serve kiosks at the front counter) to order as a regular customer. Whale Tea's menu was prominently displayed on two flatscreen TVs hanging from the ceiling. I opted to try a milk tea (instead of my usual choice of a fruit tea) by ordering a Creme Brulee Matcha tea. The ordering process is straightforward and the touchscreen makes ordering that much easier. Whale Tea gives you the option of more/less sugar, more/less ice, so that's always good. After typing in your name (they will call it out once your order is ready), I paid using my phone (they accept Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Google Pay) and waited for my order. When it's busy, "made to order" is code for, "This may take a minute," so I waited at a community high-table to the left of the front door. Next to that high-table were three game machines, the ones which you can win prizes. The one on the left has a giant stuffed bear, while the remaining two on the right have numerous smaller items. These games, combined with the decor, gave off the impression I was in a Sanrio store. All good, imo, as long as my order tastes good. I'd say I waited 7-10 minutes before my order was ready. Depending on the employee, their volume when calling your name may vary. One person (a male) was loud enough for everyone to hear, while a female co-worker barely let out a breath, let alone a sound. So you may want to pay attention to the pick-up section so you won't have to wait any longer than you have to. One issue - I believe the kiosks aren't spaced far enough. When I came up to the left kiosk, the person using the right one was taking up space in a way that I had to lean in to order. I think there's an obstruction (a game machine) to the right of the right kiosk, but long story short, there simply isn't enough space. These days, post-COVID, I'm not about any of that. This needs to be addressed. Overall, Whale Tea is a good spot for specialty teas. They seem to have trouble during rushes, so be ready to wait a little if you come in while it's busy. Thank you, Whale Tea! JV read more

Whale Tea - Crème brûlée matcha - Bubble Tea Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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This was my first time going to The Whale Tea my first impression of this place was how clean and decorated it looks. You order your drinks at the kiosks which makes it's so convenient. I got Oreo milk tea with oat milk and it was good. read more

Whale Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cute new boba shop! We ordered the Crème Brûlée Taro, Matcha Fresh Milk and Whale Crystal. All super creamy and delicious! The taro drink was definitely not as sweet as other boba places. I got 100% sweetness and I found it comparable to other places 50-75% sweetness (which I appreciated!). There was also a 130% sweetness option if you want your drinks sweeter. I loved that they used real taro in my drink, it definitely added more texture and didn't taste as artificial! The matcha flavor in the matcha fresh milk definitely came through! Was not chalky which I loved. The Whale Crystal was also delicious! Very coconut-like :) The staff was so sweet and welcoming! I didn't want to leave my poor little pup in the car so I stuffed him in my jacket since we were ordering to-go and the owners did not mind at all and thought he was precious and cute. I thought this was very sweet. They were also super quick to get our drinks out and had no problems answering any questions we had about the place/menu :) I also loved the little coasters that emit light! It adds a cool little touch, especially for pics! Will definitely be returning to try more of their drinks! read more

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I love whale tea. The decor is so cute and the employees are so friendly. My fav is the Oreo milk. It's creamy and delicious and tastes like cookies and cream. I usually switch it up every time I come though because there are so many goodies to try. I like watching people play with the claw machine inside too. read more

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All I had was the "smiley waffles" w/ chocolate filling. It reminded me of delimanjoo, but is very different. The smiley waffles were exactly what it was, a filled waffle w/ a smiley face. I wish they offered a custard filling. But the workers were quiet other than calling the numbers for our food. The inside was very nice! It has cute decorations! I will try boba teas next time! read more

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I live this place as soon as I got in. Everything is instagramable as they say. I took a picture of their decors. The ambiance is easy and calming. Nice vibe. They also give key chains for a google review which of course my daughter did. You can order from the kiosk and makes it quicker to order. It probably caters much with by younger generation but I love it. The staff are nice and easy to ask. They were quick too. So the drinks are so good. You get to choose how much sugar you want and what kind of milk you prefer. We all love what we order. We got Crème Brûlée with Taro milk, cucumber fruit milk, jasmine tea Crystal with coconut , and of course my Cappuccino. Let's not forget the cheese egg And the chocolate egg that's so good. I love it all and we are coming back again for read more

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Clean and well lit. Really fast service. Solid boba. For the blue crystal drink and mango milk tea. Both were really delicious and delightful. You can adjust your ice and sugar levels. If you want no ice in your drink it's an extra fee. Worth stopping by if you are in the area. read more

Whale Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Bubble tea shops seem to be popping up everywhere lately. My family and I were having dinner next door and we went to Whale Tea afterwards. We love bubble and always on a mission to find who has the best bubble tea around. Sadly, this wasn't it. It was easy to do the self-ordering at the kiosk. But the bubble tea was not the best. I got the traditional taro milk tea and the consistency was not what I expected. It was like I was drinking spoiled milk. My family thought the same too and they ordered different flavors. The upside was that the place was very clean with plenty of space. read more

Whale Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Always gotta stop by after hitting E-mart! Go to order is the Mango Slushie, it doesn't come with any Boba, so add it on if you like that. It's nice that they have a rewards system and build up points! read more

Yummm! Must get their smiley face mega egg waffle! They're so soft and delicious! They are the size of a plump large chicken nugget! Got ours with chocolate (you can choose chocolate or cheese) and so good! Had the lychee slushy with mango popping boba and daughter had strawberry slushy with strawberry popping boba. I got mine (lychee) at 50% sweet and it was more than enough. I think the boba end up adding more sweetness so it was perfect. Daughter had 70% and she says it could've been sweeter. I think 70 was fine tho. Definitely need to come back for those egg waffles though, because my daughter ate 4 of the 6! The cups for the slushy are really cute with ears on the lids. But be warned... don't pick up by the lids or lip of cup! It bends the lip and causes the lids to easily pop off. It's the only down side. But enjoy everything else! Oh, and really cute paper carry out bag for the drinks. There are claw games inside and some cute decor. Cost is about $6 and change for about everything. The menus are on the tablets where you order. I didn't see signs but maybe I missed them. Lol. I feel someone else's review said they were up on a wall but I think I missed it if so. Oh I now see they were above at the entrance above the order tablets? I totally didn't see them or they weren't working but I feel I wouldn't have missed those? Anyways, I find it hard to just have the menu on the tablet. I like to see what the options are without taking up a tablet if people are waiting to order. There are rewards though so I recommend that. And the first order I got 20% off, which helped sweeten the deal! Oh and because this is in the same strip with EMart grocery, it now makes my trek worth it for either place! read more

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Came here to try the Yelp deal for APIHM with my nephew. The location is really cute and a nice spot to stop in for a drink. The staff answered my questions nicely and were patient as we ordered. We got the Whale Tea and a Strawberry Fruit Tea with Mango Popping Boba. The Whale Tea was good but had a lot of jelly in it which got in the way of the base of the drink. The fruit tea was good great flavor and not too sweet. read more

Whale Tea - The Whale Crystal (Coconut Milk) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Vro ts is so freaking tuff ong like icl the drinks always b hittin fr nd the lil eggs r mad yummy like hell yeah twin im comin back twin like yu bouta b so sick of me i love this place sm vro nd all yall staff mad tuff fr absolutely love yall fr like stay locked in my gang read more

The place is friendly and cheerful but narrow with limited seating. The drinks are okay, but expensive for its price point. I think these places have mushroomed in the area, so I've already had my mind set on the ones I love. Friendly service! read more

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VERY NICE and CUTE PLACE. Friendly server and good drink! WE WILL BE BACK again asap! super clean too! Lots of drinks to choose from.

Very cute place with unique decor. I've been about 4 times and have been impressed each time. I loved the matcha crème brûlée with oat milk. The drinks are so aesthetically appealing. read more

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Great boba, good vibes, and a pleasant environment! Has to be one of my top favorite boba joints in the area. I love how they have so many cool things inside the shop, really separates it from other places. Just having boba isn't enough, more shops are becoming more unique whether it be desserts, decorations, etc. They have these egg waffle desserts that are stuffed with cheese or chocolate. That junk hits so hard! It comes in a little egg carton too! Definitely try this place out if you want some bomb milk tea. read more

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Stopped in to get drinks on a hot day. I ordered a mango slush and it was amazing. The best slush I have ever had. read more

Whale Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Overall experience was perfect. Drinks that I ordered was 10/10 and customer service was also a 10/10 read more

Whale Tea - Iced Mocha Coffee & Signature Milk Tea. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

The service is fantastic, Great customer service and very polite! Definitely coming back again sometime soon!

Very cute decor and the atmosphere is pleasant. So many drinks to choose from, but I couldn't resist their cute stuffed egg shaped pastry. You have a choice of cheese or chocolate. Of course I chose chocolate, and it was yunny! Definitely will go back and try cheese next time. read more

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This is my new fave bubble tea shop! @thewhaletea_virginiabeach Came here the first week they opened and been coming here every week (let's be honest 2x a week) I've had - Creme Brulee Taro Milk Tea, - Cappuccino Slush with Jelly Boba (another time with Tapioca), - Creme Brulee Brown Sugar Milk Tea, and - Coffee Crystal Milk Tea with Tapioca. Every time I visit it gets better and better. Their Tapioca is the best in the area! The Creme Brulee is amazing: there was a crunch from the caramelization at the bottom of the drink. Don't get me started on the Taro as it's made with real Taro Texture and everything! Lots of non-dairy options too! Don't forget to add your phone number at the end to get points! I've already claimed 10% off just by putting it in every time I order. My daughter won a doll (My Melody ) from the claw machine read more

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I am a regular customer of the shop, always buy their taro milk tea because the taro is handmade and fresh, but in the last 2 months I bought there 10 times and 8 times their taro was not fully cooked, it was still raw and they took it to grind, very hard. 1 time I complained so they changed me to a new taro, and the next times were all hard, today will be the last time I come here read more

Whale Tea - Creme Brulee Taro Milk/Milk Tea / - Bubble Tea Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Another Boba Shop??!! This probably marks the 10th boba spot on this side of the tunnel now and I am glad this newest one is slightly more unique in it's menu offerings. It's located in the same shopping center as E Mart in VB so you can get groceries and boba after and that's exactly what we did! I've gotten two drinks from here now: coffee crystal milk tea with some sort of cofee jello and their mango fresh milk with 50% ice and 70% sweetness with lychee jelly and jelly boba. I would say that I enjoyed their coffee one a bit more - it had a smooth texture and not an overpowering coffee flavor. The mango one was a bit too sweet for me and didn't have as much mango flavor as I would have like. The drinks are made fairly quickly and appears to be made with real ingredients vs just powder. The space is nice and clean and thoughtfully decorated as well. There are still plenty of more drinks to try on the menu and I can't wait to come back again! read more

If you enjoy boba and a large assortment of them, then you have to come here. They have kiosks there to make ordering super easy, barely an inconvenience. The store was very clean, friendly, and well maintained. My strawberry slush was amazing and they give you options on eBay you want to have in it. read more

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This is a Chinese-owned and operated bubble tea spot in Virginia Beach that recently opened about a month ago. Outside, there's plenty of parking being that it's located in a large strip mall. The interior has cute décor, with a giant bubble tea and teddy bear in the corner. I really like their emphasis on good quality tea and I like their variety of interesting flavors. My first time here the other day, I tried their Pomelo Lemon Fruit Tea made w/ green tea. I adjusted the sugar level to 30%, 50% ice, tapioca and aloe vera and it came out perfect. Just the right amount of sweetness coupled with the citrus from both the lemon and pomelo and it even had shaved bits of lemon in there. It was a very refreshing drink. Their tapioca was well made too, and not too sweet. This is a great addition to the thriving bubble tea scene in Hampton Roads! read more

Delicious flavors every visit. Yesterday was the creme brûlée brown sugar, today was black tea milk foam. Love that they have a variety of dairy products to choose from as well as different sugar and ice levels. Still 50/50 if I like how milky their drinks are. Curious if they can blend the ice and milk, possibly request it next time. Service was still amazing. The store is still in its soft opening so expect their grand opening to live up to the hype. The store setup is still out of this world. We'll organized in ordering yourself, love the decor. Even though it's limited seating, it's still very welcoming. I'll be back to try more flavors. 4/5 because the staff is still learning and gives them room to grow. read more

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My friend and I went here for the first time and we liked it! Yes they have their own unique flavor of tea! I love my taro crème brûlée! It's was just right flavor and sweetness! read more

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