Cha For Tea: University Center

Name: Cha For Tea: University Center
Address: 4187 Campus Dr Ste M173, Irvine, California, 92612, US
Telephone: (949) 725-0300
Price range: $
Rating: 3.8

$ • Coffee Shops, Bubble Tea, Chinese

Hours:
4187 Campus Dr Ste M173, Irvine
(949) 725-0300

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About Cha For Tea: University Center

Based on the reviews, Cha For Tea: University Center is a long-time legend that was the only spot to get milk tea before boba became popular. The food is delicious and the drinks are tasty. The crispy chicken plate is a classic; the chicken can be a bit cartilaginous and the rice is dry, but everything is seasoned great and the sauce enhances everything. The popcorn chicken is also a favorite, served with a perfect sauce. For milk tea, options include lychee milk tea, matcha green tea boba, lychee green tea, and almond milk boba. The service is friendly, quick, and has been praised for excellent customer service, where a supervisor chased down a customer to offer a drink on the house after a mistake. However, some reviews note the milk tea is way too sweet with not much tea or milk flavor, and one hot tea was prepared in a microwave, which was seen as embarrassing. Seating is limited, so studying there can be hit or miss. The quality has dipped a tiny bit, but it remains a good place to eat.