35 Best Bubble Tea near Des Plaines

“Best boba I’ve ever had, amazing!!!“

“We love supporting local business in the city of Des Plaines! This was a gem that we found today and the coffee was delicious. The employees of River Woods Funeral Chapels had the LaVie En Rose and the Mocha. We loved getting to know the staff and making friends in the lobby. Parking was also very convenient. This will be our usual place to get coffee!!!!!! Des Plaines Local Guide“

“The owners are so wonderful and the environment is GREAT. Service was amazing and overall just a good place to go for a sweet treat with your family or just yourself lol“

“Before entering Chicago, I was thirsty and happened to buy a drink here by chance-it turned out to be a fantastic choice! I was blown away by how delicious it was. I ordered the passion fruit tea, which had jelly bits that added a fun, popping texture. It was so tasty! I highly recommend trying this spot when visiting Chicago. You won’t regret it!“

“This was such a nice surprise! Excellent tea, and absolutely delicious croffles. Nothing too sweet, and all of it high-quality and speedy. Clean, friendly, cute, and it has a make-your-own ramen pack area with a staggering variety and fresh toppings!“

“Having recently moved near the area, I finally decided to check this place out. I absolutely love trying new boba shops, and I am thrilled that this one is so close by. Great atmosphere with cute decorations and plenty of seating. There was only one worker behind the counter at the time who greeted me as soon as I walked in. She was so sweet and made my drink very quickly.

As for the boba itself… it’s great! I got a brown sugar boba milk tea which I was glad to know was non-dairy (despite my love for all things dairy, I am lactose-intolerant. Booooo). The milk tea itself was great. For a brown sugar drink, it wasn’t too sweet at all, which I liked as I usually get my drinks with less sweetness. However, the tapioca was a little hard, a result of it either sitting out for too long or being chilled. I’m sure it would’ve been a thousand percent better with the tapioca’s real chewy texture, but I suppose I can’t complain since I walked in on a slow Wednesday afternoon.

Great shop overall, and I surely will be a regular!

Dietary restrictions: Non-dairy drinks available“

“I had an absolutely amazing experience at Straw & Bubbles Boba Bar in Glenview! From the moment I walked in, Jenny greeted me with such warmth and kindness, instantly making me feel welcome. Her friendly and attentive service truly made my visit special. The atmosphere was inviting, and the croffles was beyond delicious—perfectly crafted with great flavors and the perfect texture. I left feeling so happy and satisfied! This will definitely be my go-to spot for boba and croffles, and I can’t wait to come back. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a fantastic drink , croffles, and even better service!“

“The owner is very enthusiastic and recommends beef noodles and salt chicken as well as🤩😎😋“

“Love this spot, I’ve gotten the Ube Matcha twice (50% sugar) and it’s been amazing each time. Love the sealed cans it comes in, and the sweet treats are nice too but the drinks definitely shine. I got the ube mochi donut, and matcha bao both were good but I likely wouldn’t get them again. Though there are plenty of other treats on the menu I want to try.“

“A very unique place for the area that offers a lot. From rolled ice cream, pudding, donuts, etc. Their main staple is the bubble tea and other milk teas which are fantastic. A variety of great toppings that really add to the complexity of flavor of each of their beverages. Definitely check them out if you are in the area.“

“First time here and my boba was delicious. The owner was very nice and helpful choosing a drink. I will definitely be back and bring my daughter!“

“i love this small business 😚 they’re always super friendly and kind. my fav is the brown sugar milk tea and their thai tea is also yummyyyy ◡̈ come support their cute small business!!!“

“Delicious place first tome going today and I really liked it the pineapple green tea Nata jelly was super good. I’ll be going back for more.“

“This past October marked the very first time trying here and was very pleased at the quality of the boba here.

We were getting ready to leave Mitsuwa and my older son naturally wanted bubble tea for dessert but the line for the boba store in the famed grocery store was backed up so I mentioned that we could explore elsewhere.

So glad we discovered this gem, the bubble tea is delicious here and my son always puts on a smile when he gets his Taro; that's the ONLY flavor he's ever drank since he was nearly 3 years old.

We don't live around this area but if ever wandering the area again, Ding Tea will be definitely be a go-to spot for quality boba!“

“My daughter is not a burger person , Boba Burger is one of her favorite places to eat!!! #Makayla from Chicago PD“

“I love all of your amazing drinks!!!“

“Favorite place to get boba tea!“

“Soooo Good..!!!! 💯💯💯👻👻👻👻👻“

“This was the second time I came here. The first time they didn’t have all of the food items. Now, you can have dinner and dessert at the same place. They only have one kiosk to order from. Most of the time they were in the back. The people are actually very nice but their customer service skills could use some work. When I asked for extra spoons, I didn’t receive any sarcastic or snide remarks. I ordered just an iced milk tea (Thai) with brown sugar jelly. The results are very decent, not the best. Price was fair. I had a sample of my partner’s bingsoo. They come in two different sizes, the cup one is for one person. The other one can be shared between 2-3 people. Fresh ingredients and good ice cream. They have tables and booths for groups and couples. Ample seating. They also have some props for taking pictures with.“

“This place never disappoints. Great service, amazing chicken and overall great atmosphere. Highly recommend!“

“The team here is super friendly and very responsive. I usually get a response through email in 2-3 hours. Whenever I need inventory, they let me pick it up the next day at the Warehouse. When they deliver, it’s always on Thursdays and very reliable. Great company to deal with!“

“I go there a lot with my brothers & sisters! I went with my new puppy recently & they let us in and loved my baby as much as we loved the atmosphere & customer service. A young asian worker with red highlights at the time served us and deserves a raise + the owner is so sweet too~ thank you so much & go to KFT 11/10“

“Absolutely delightful atmosphere and I loved my latte!“

“Excellent Ramen. Excellent bartender in Helen Try the Mango Tango Vegi Roll.“

“Delicious poke bowl! Fast delivery!“

“Kurimu is such a fun spot for Japanese-style soft-serve ice cream with creative and unique flavors! Their soft-serve is creamy, delicious, and definitely the highlight of the menu.

The staff are friendly and the service is really good, which makes the experience even better. We also tried their bubble teas, just a heads-up, they’re more subtly sweet compared to the usual bubble teas, so if you’re looking for something super sweet, this might not be the place for that.

But if you’re here for soft-serve (which you absolutely should be), you won’t be disappointed. Definitely worth a visit for anyone looking to try something different and tasty! 🍦🧋✨“

“Clean, bright, and good vibes all around. A great spot to chill and enjoy some spicy food. Laid-back atmosphere with good music and a welcoming feel. The chicken was perfectly crispy and juicy—easily some of the best Nashville-style hot chicken I’ve had!“

“I got the Amore crepe with bananas and a scoop of strawberry ice cream. The fresh crème on this thing was beyond delicious. I have not enjoyed a crepe this much in many years. Although the place was very busy my crepe was ready in 5 minutes. They also did not skimp on the ingredients.“

“Their horchata boba is very flavorful! They also provide board games to play while enjoying their tasty treats, adding to the cozy atmosphere :)“

“I went to this new boba place that finally opened with my mom. There was one person working there. The drinks were awesome and the lady was nice! The only problem is that there is no pricing on the menu, and we ordered 3 drinks that ended up almost $30. Really expensive. This place isn’t an every day stop and go, but a nice treat once in a while. Would recommend!“

“Best pho north of Chicago!! We will definitely come back even though it’s about a 30 min drive for us! Great service and great food!“

“I usually dont review, because I dont like to stop and do it.. but in this case, it was so good, that I had to... I was amazed at how much delicious flavor they packed into my burrito and philly steak.. definitely a top burrito joint in country, for me.. likr top 1 or 2.. im a truck driver, and have eaten at Mexican reataurants all over the country.. and this place will be on my to-do list, now, when Im in Chicago area. Absolutely delicious.. even had to lick my fingers!“

“Ivan, the love of my life, the light in my darkest days. “Do you know CPR? Cause you took my breath away”….. is what this amazing employee told me when I came in one afternoon to order. Ever since I’ve never eaten any other meal without thinking about that one meal from Mochinut. 11/10 best place ever would recommend to everyone“

“I came here with my mom today for lunch, and we were both pleasantly
surprised. We liked the cute atmosphere ,the cleanliness, and most importantly, the food!!! We got the lunch specials! It includes an appetizer/soup/main meal. It was a great price for great food!!! We will definitely be back here again soon.“