25 Best Bubble Tea near Hodgkins

“I never noticed this place and then it just happened to catch my eye. I ordered the Chicken Katsu. It was delicious. The crispiest and best I’ve ever had. Don’t sleep on this place. The seating is a little less than impressive, but not bad. Everyone was very nice, and my order came to me quickly.“

“I am pretty critical of boba as there are so many places that pop up and fall short. I was honestly very impressed with palgong and have nothing but good things to say.
1) we arrived an hour before closing, and the tapioca was still fresh with a good chew (already winning in my book!)
2) they had a great selection of flavors, but more importantly, they offered the classic flavors like regular milk tea which had the perfect amount of ice & sweetness.
3) the Korean corn dogs are made in house which I thought was so cool! They are 100% beef which is appreciated since I don’t eat pork. It was fried to perfection and dressed with yummy sauces.
4) they had some fun activities, there was a wall of claw machines that you could buy tokens to play and another side that had some free family games like jenga and connect four.
5) Lastly, and one of the most important points; it was very clean inside like surprisingly clean. The tables did not have crumbs or anything sticky, the bathroom was spotless.
I love when establishment pays attention to large & small details, it is very aesthetically decorated . I will definitely be back when I’m in the area and highly recommend to anyone looking for some good bubble tea!
Also, I thought their prices were fair. Great place to check out with family and friends.“

“This is such a great addition to our village. Great place for family to gather and have a yogurt, Boba tea, smoothies or my absolute favorite, Vietnamese Hot Coffee. Don't forget to support local businesses.“

“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“

“Nice spot! We got iced coffees and they were great. The service was friendly and the drinks were made with care. The establishment was clean and welcoming with many places to sit. Some tables have small games on them to play while you socialize. I look forward to returning for a milk tea and other treats.“

“Bestbest the best!“

“Stopped in yesterday for the first time. Had the rose tea latte and it was the best I've ever had, hands down. I travel quite a bit, and have had rose tea lattes on literally all 4 sides of the country, but nothing compared to this! Can't wait to try more of their drinks!“

“Had plant- based and beef sausage corn dogs. Excellent. Really tasty. Highly recommend.“

“I am in love with this shop! I went three days in a row lol. They have an amazing variety of toppings of drinks, not a HUGE menu but like I said you have many options so you can mix and match different flavors and toppings. Super cute setup, love the decorations. Very friendly staff and a good amount of seating. They have a chalk wall which anyone can draw in and two little boba plushies that sit on the table! I loved it and highly recommend ❤️“

“Great people and the owner even gave my son a free boba keychain that was so cute. Would recommend 10/10 👌🏼“

“Voltage is the best bubble tea I have had in all of Chicagoland! I usually get bubble tea in the city, but this is far better than any place I have tried. They have quite an assortment of flavors (Honeydew! Peach! My faves and so rare to find!). The milk tea came perfectly cold with just enough ice to keep it cool (but not too much) as well as a generous amount of tapioca/boba! The tapioca balls were a wonderfully pleasant, squishy consistency- a tapioca texture unmatched by anywhere I’ve been before. We ordered 2 milk teas and were offered a free tea on our next order- which is very kind, considering bubble tea is expensive! At first my sister was skeptical about getting bubble tea from a fast food spot, but we are so glad we did! I am sold on Voltage and will go out of my way to come whenever I am in the area or passing through.“

“Fast service and employees are always so kind and willing to initiate conversation! You can tell that they genuinely care about the customer's experience! The boba is a perfect texture, not too chewy and not too hard. The milk tea is the perfect amount of sweet. Would definitely recommend going and checking it out!“

“Great people and the owner even gave my son a free boba keychain that was so cute. Would recommend 10/10 👌🏼“

“One day I went and it was open hours but the open sign was not on but I thought they just forgot to turn it on so I tried to go in because it was open hours and there was no sign saying it was closed so I tried to go in but the doors were locked, but other than that it has great food and drink.“

“Delicious poke bowl! Fast delivery!“

“The seasonal specials are not only creative but delicious! Tried the Carmel apple cider sundae. In a word fantastic! Worth the trip from Schaumburg! Fun atmosphere. Highly recommend. See you soon!“

“This was absolutely amazing 10/10 recommend!“

“Super cute and yummy! Great spot for a family adventure or to chill with friends.“

“I recently visited Kong Dog at North Riverside Mall and had a fantastic experience thanks to Angelo, the cashier. He was incredibly helpful, recommending some of his favorite items, which made my selection much easier. I selected the Hot Cheeto Kong Dog this time, but I will definitely try the Churro Kong Dog the next time I visit the North Riverside mall.
His friendly demeanor and excellent customer service truly stood out. I appreciate the effort he put into ensuring I had a great visit. If you’re at the mall, I highly recommend stopping by Kong Dog and asking for Angelo!“

“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.“

“great people, food is great and the portions of the food is awesome“

“Love this place! I always get a drink when I go to the mall and they are made perfectly. I do have to wait a while for the drinks but I do understand that they might be short staff like any other place. Good customer service and friendly smiles.“

“Love #Aodake Ramen place for comfort and delicious food. Ambience is super cool whether it's inside or out. Been there multiple times and can't stop going. Kids friendly menu , they accommodate your request to the taste you like. Clean ingredients. Owner @Lan is super nice and immediate responsive. I would highly recommend Ramen place.“

“Ordered a masala dosa and cheese masala dosa. Both dosas were generous size, perfectly made with ample filling, and delicious. accompanying sambar and coconut chutney was also good. The restaurant was spacious and very clean and the service was friendly and attentive. If it wasn’t so expensive, we’d come back often!“

“If you’re in Oak Park and craving a fun, flavorful dessert, Sweet Monster Rolled Ice Cream Parlor is a must-visit. I stopped in recently and was seriously impressed—not just by the ice cream, but by the whole experience.

Watching the rolled ice cream being made right in front of you is half the fun. The staff were super friendly and clearly knew what they were doing.“