UIUC already has a ton of bubble tea places but I think this one is my new favorite. I went in today (as far as I know they just opened) with three friends and the place was decently crowded.. The place currently has 10% off for their grand opening special so definitely take advantage of it. The variety is awesome and they have more topping choices than any other place on campus.
Trendy, relaxed, and well serviced Cafe with amazing milk tea
Atmosphere: 5/5
Food: ?/5
Drinks: 5/5
The drink I got was really good-- it wasn't overly sweet like a lot of drinks are on campus and I think their system of full/less/half sweet is pretty accurate. The variety of toppings you can get (taro, herbal jelly, popping bubbles, etc) was top notch. They also didn't skimp on the service size like some places do when you choose to not get ice. I ordered a strawberry lemonade green tea and it was good, I could tell that the had actual strawberries in it as opposed to just powder. I also tried the Oolong milk tea and it was really good as well. I'd recommend giving the herbal jellies a try-- I've never had them before but it tasted really good in the Oolong milk tea.
The decor is awesome and they have a lot of space/tables. The tables are sturdy and come in all sizes and there are a lot of places to sit. The walls are cloud patterned and look really nice. They have a back wall that is actually a chalk board and there are some cute drawings on it already. The service area is clean and orderly; they had a wide variety of machines behind the counter that were used (including a shaking one that I've never seen before that looked awesome.)
I haven't tried the food yet but a friend who tried their poke bowl told me that it's good quality and worth the price.
The drinks are cheaper than any other place on campus for boba.
The girl running the register seemed a little flustered and I had to repeat my order several times to her. However, the staff was really polite and I'm sure that with more time, they'll get into the swing of things.
A better spot for bubble tea on campus offering both bubble tea and poke. Plenty of space to eat and lounge. Games are available to pass time and large tables for groups. Expect a 5+ minute wait during peak times.
Overall: 5/5 I almost never hand out 5/5s but I think this place is great. I was worried that it wouldn't live up to the hype of the NYC/Chicago shops but I think it's great. The owners clearly put a lot of thought into the design and operation of the store and I will definitely be coming here often. :) Give it a try! You won't regret it.
Price: 5/5
Service: 3/5 -> 4/5 (Bumped up a point because this is their grand opening.)
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