17 Best Bubble Tea near Lake Forest

“Excellent staff! Accidentally ordered to the wrong store and they were so kind and understanding. Helped me fix the issue right away. The boba is always delicious. Would always recommend! Also — all their drinks are lactose free (♡ thank u from someone who hates having to pay more for alt. Dairy options) I’ve ordered here many times and will continue to order here!Dietary restrictions: Heaven for anyone who’s lactose intolerant.“

“The location is always kept clean, it is small and it is easier to take-out. The staff are SO friendly and patient! The portions are very generous and the prices speaks for it. Everything tastes fresh. I order pick up and it’s always ready before or by when I get to the location. Pick up/takeout is most common!“

“The first time I ever went, I went with a few friends that recommended it to me. I usually don’t like milk tea, but kopa had a smoothie option that I absolutely loved. The boba was chewy but I liked it. When I went for the first time I got to write on the chalkboard and that was a happy experience for me being able to have someone read what I wrote and have a better day. Every time I get the chance to go, I go. This place gives me exceptional drinks that I absolutely love and good vibes whenever I go. I have never had a bad experience here and I would recommend this place to anyone I meet. The staff here have been so kind to me and will take full responsibility if my drink was made wrong. I love going here and would 10/10 guide someone to this amazing place.“

“Always looking for new or different boba places to try! The place is so cute! Clean and bright! Service was great and the staff were friendly! They have waffles as an only option for food. Next time I come I will get that! Definitely will come back. The drinks we got were all yummy & refreshing!“

“Really appreciated the fact that the food is freshly prepared and comes out piping hot. The fries were really good, nicely seasoned and not greasy at all, actually a bit crunchy to perfection. The chicken sandwich and burger we ordered were really nicely flavored. Overall a nice lunch place when craving burger or chicken sandwich with a bit of a kick. We didn't try any drink so can't comment on the bobas they did look nice though.“

“I think they can be better in the speed of their service. Also availability of products. They didn't have the Taro milk boba, their boba are clumpy, they only had 2 flavors of donuts left. We were told they are making new ones but had to wait at least 30 minutes. Corn dogs are pretty good. Vibe of the place is pretty chill.“

“First time ordering from here. Cute little place. Employees were nice and greeted me when I walked in. I ordered the salmon obsession w/o the mandarin orange. I didn't realize that the sauce it comes with is a mayo based sauce. I'm not a big fan of mayo at all so that the me off right away. After removing the sauce from my food, I was able to eat it. the bowl was good but needed a little kick.“

“every time i come here it’s a great experience! I was the 3rd guest on their grand opening day so this location will always have a special place in my heart. My go-to is always the strawberry milk tea with cheese foam and tapioca. One suggestion i do have would be having a trash can around the dining area but other than that, we love coming here!Dietary restrictions: dairy alternativesParking: plaza parking“

“I’ll start with the positives! It’s great to have a store—let alone a bubble tea spot—open as late as 11 PM in the suburbs. The interior is very cute and the menu has a nice variety.My sister and I ordered the mango smoothie and green matcha milk tea. The mango smoothie was good, but it tasted more like durian than mango. The green matcha milk tea was just tapioca and sweet water ? which would be somewhat acceptable if not for the menu picture, which advertises a very different drink. It may be on us for ordering a less popular item, though..“

“Love kung fu tea!! But especially this location. The ambience is so nice and gives such a welcoming feel, not to mention the space is so large. The employees are always super nice, and always make sure your drink is made well! The tapioca itself never disappoints and every drink I have had from here is so so good!“

“Pho is my comfort food and I'm very particular about the taste of the broth. This place does not disappoint. The broth is delicious and the quantity is good. The combination Bahn Mi is also recommended and hits the spot. This is my go to place for a good Vietnamese meal.Note that this place is CASH only, but they do have a no fee ATM available.“

“Heard about this little Mexican cantina and checked it out for some tacos and more. It's a pretty new business and the hours can be screwy, so you may have to come by a few times. Chikito Pero Picoso has Mexican cold drinks and ice cream. Lots of hot stuff of course with the street style food. There's lots of crazy flavors to get and prices aren't bad mostly.A pretty warm day called for something cold. It had some kind of street atmosphere going on. There were lots of flavors of agua fresca, which is flavored water. It's about $6 for a large. Kind of pricy but this was good quality stuff. As for the food, mostly tacos but a few other things you may not expect, like ramen. It was about $2 for tacos. The customers get to pick out toppings and watch. For dessert there's of course the ice cream. There's also açaí bowls for non dairy options.Good authentic Mexican classic and modern street food. It's a small place so you'll probably eat outside. There's cold treats including the horchata and ice cream, and hot eats such as tacos.“

“The ice cream is fantastic, the only downside is the service is kind of mid. They sometimes take forever because they’re always understaffed but the food does not disappoint! They always are asking to tip on their computer though which is super annoying considering they just stare you down while you are on the machine. All the menu items are diverse and I prefer the marshmallow, strawberry banana, and strawberry chocolate ice cream!! Also all their teamonades are super good!!! I prefer raspberry, peach, and lychee. They also sometimes add the actual fruit and a lemon piece into the drinks. The ambiance is kind of meh, it’s a very bright atmosphere but with empty and big spacing around the seats. Sometimes when it’s busy there’s not enough space to even enjoy your treat, but I love the ice cream and drinks! “

“I had the pleasure of visiting this boba shop recently, and despite the initially daunting line, the wait time was surprisingly short, clocking in at around 15 minutes. What impressed me most was the efficiency of the staff; they were clearly well-staffed and managed to keep the line moving smoothly, even with a large crowd of high school students. While the boba itself wasn't the most extraordinary I've ever tasted, the drinks were certainly satisfying. They struck a good balance between flavor and sweetness, making them enjoyable treats. What's interesting is that I've been here before during quieter periods, and while the shop was relatively empty, the service speed remained consistent, which speaks to their commitment to efficiency. Overall, despite the initial wait and the boba being just above average, I would still be inclined to come back. The overall experience was pleasant enough, and knowing that the service is reliable makes it worth another visit.“

“I have always loved liquid fusion and normally go to the northbrook location but stopped by here while at the dmv. The staff was nice and fast. The boba smoothies were good as always. I got the strawberry honeydew with tapioca and strawberry dream with tapioca per usual and they were both good. Haven't been to a liquid fusion in a while but prices have gone up a ton. A regular was like $6 with tax. This is a bit pricier than other places but worth it for the specialty flavors like the strawberry dream and melonah. Liquid fusion will always have a special place in my heart and worth a visit if you haven't tried it but def not a cheap spot anymore :''((“

“First time in and this place did not disappoint! The owner David is super nice. They have a large menu with a variety of things to choose. The ice cream is excellent, I got one with a matcha shot, the matcha is high quality. I also tried a matcha strawberry boba and the boba is perfection. Not too chewy, perfectly soft. I would highly recommend checking this place out. It’s totally worth it!“

“I would have given this place 5 stars for service but I am soooo old that I remember when there were places that only accepted cash. Ok. Laugh it up. But seriously I have encountered for the first time in my life a cashless place. Yes, they exist. Cashless places and this place is cashless. Please if you have only cash in your pocket which would to me seem like only a 7 year old receiving his first 100 dollar Christmas gift extravaganza, will have cash in his/her pocket. With that, if you like bubble tea and want something really good… bring a card people. I love you as fans and want to pass on the love so.. like this google review. Peace Tea. I’m out!“