Bubble Tea • $
“I cautiously entered the aging bowling alley to decide for myself if Boba Burger is as good as I've heard. After circling the parking lot to find a space during league play it better be.The menu is a big sign on the wall and there are a lot of interesting choices. The prices are good, too. The guy at the counter was friendly and helpful. I ended up ordering the Seoul Burger.It was simply incredible. Kimchi, kalbi glazed bacon, fried egg. A perfect blend of flavors and textures, and no cutting corners on quality. So freaking good!The Thai iced tea is delicious, too.SECOND VISIT: It was so good I had to bring my fiance back with me. I guess that friendly guy at the counter owns the place with his brother. Good folks, I enjoy talking to them.She isn't as adventurous as me and ordered the more basic Boba Burger. Perfectly seasoned, perfectly seasoned, perfect sear. She was happy.This time I tried the BBQ Lechon Burger. It isn't as over-the-top as the Seoul Burger but it was still delicious. Lechon is roasted pork belly. Paired with the ground beef, barbecue sauce, and topped with an onion ring, this is another winner.Their Vietnamese iced coffee is really good. The egg rolls are above average, I had to fight her for that last one. Their fries are nicely crisped and well seasoned.Bottom line: Yes, they have earned their reputation and I plan on working my way through the whole menu.Parking: It's inside a bowling alley. If there's league play going on it could be difficult finding a spot close to the door. Otherwise there's plenty of spaces.“
“I love supporting local businesses, and being a local to DP it was a must. We visit here on a weekly basis and have tried all the flavors. Oreo being my sons favorite, and the tropicals mine for sure ?Sometimes there is a gentleman that works with the owner is a heavy cigarette ? smoker “ smelled like Joe ? “Didn’t care much for the smell on him , but super friendly.“
“The Oreo milkshake I fell in love since I'm an Oreo fan lover! I appreciate the workers there were giving me recommendations of different milkshakes. Will be coming back once the warm weather arrives to try out their refresher and smoothies.“
“First time going here and I couldn't be more impressed, the restraunt is very clean and the staff are nice. The food is fresh and very good. Got the salmon obsession sushi burrito and it was very good! Can't wait to try their other dishes.“
“I recently discovered a hidden gem. This boba place exceeded all my expectations. The variety of flavors is outstanding. The cozy ambiance and friendly staff make it a delightful spot for boba enthusiasts. I can’t recommend it enough for a refreshing and enjoyable boba experience!“
“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“
“Popcorn chicken with red pepper flakes was flavorful, crisp, and juicy! They also have extra pepper flakes in a little cup to go. I ordered the oolong milk tea with boba which was also delicious. Tea was freshly brewed. Highly recommend to check this place out. Honest and friendly business owners serving delicious food/drinks with quality ingredients. Thank you, Tugo Tea House!“
“All of the workers when I attended on a Saturday at 11pm were very polite and service driven. There are so many varieties of their signature desserts or beverages including make-your-own that anyone could easily make a habit to get their sugar dose “
Korean • $
“I absolutely love this place! I can be here 2 times a week. The staff is amazing, and super friendly! They make their food with LOVE. Everything is so fresh and taste amazing. And the fruit teas are such a thirst quencher!! Recommended to everyone if they love good “
“Gone here a couple of times for a sweet lunch treat. All the women I’ve interacted with have been kind and sweet. And they’ve answered all my questions that I had about the drinks. Favorite drink I’ve tried my far is the Mango Milk Cloud, absolutely “
“This is my go-to boba spot in Niles. It's situated in the same plaza as Hmart, which is very convenient to stop by before or after grocery shopping. Plenty of parking space. Their drinks are always on point, consistently good! Their fruit teas are one of the best. My favorite is the very mango drink with pomelo. It's so refreshing! Their service is fast even though they're always busy. Bright room with plenty of table and seating space. Highly recommend“
“Kind and caring couple that owns this small coffee and tea shop. They have bubble tea as well as coffee's and teas. Always willing to adapt your drink just the way you like it. And they are still serving carry out during this difficult time with a smile and positive attitude. Thanks Chris for being there!“
“This is one of the only places in my area offering non-dairy milk as an option. The worker is super nice and friendly, she remembered I was a previous customer as well. The establishment is clean and the drinks are absolutely delicious. She also re-confirms the add ons and substitutions before she made my drink orders“
“I’m telling you guys, this store waffle are so satisfying. The taste, the texture, the crunchy. Take this from a guy who doesn’t eat waffles. I was blown away. To the point I have to write a review cause whoever is coming to try must must try there waffle. I had the salted caramel and butter and dayummmm. SPIRIT LIFTED 5/5Parking: Right in front, 5 to 10 parking spots“
“This boba place was super cute inside and very well maintained! They have tons of menu options that I don't see at typical boba shops which was cool. I ordered the "fruity party" which was essentially like an orange/lemon tea with different fruit pieces inside like apple, kiwi, and strawberry - it was very refreshing! The servers were all nice as well:)“
“Our favorite boba tea in the area! We order 25% sweet for the adults and 50% sweet for the kids. I particularly enjoy the green tea flavor milk tea or the Thai tea flavor milk tea, both with tapiocas. Friendly staff and we love the drawings of dinosaurs all over the interior. Parking is also easy in their lot.Parking: Easy - about 20 spacesKid-friendliness: Kids love it!“
“This review is brought to you by the letter F! F: resh mochi, rice flour based donuts every time! Rotating flavors to suit every palate. F: amily friendly menu, with Korean hot dogs, donuts, bubble tea, and coffee drinks. F: ind it at the northeast corner of the Milwaukee/Golf intersection next to Fannie May.“
“It was my first time here and wow, it was so good! I need to try the other dishes, but the Beef Yakiniku Donburi was so delicious!!! The dish has butter corn and beef in a garlic bbq sauce. I also ordered the Plain Bob Ramen with Torino broth, which taste the same from Torino Restaurant. The place is small but there's one large table. It's a great place for take out as their containers are perfect. Can't wait to try this place again!“
“The customer service was excellent. The place itself was super cute. The staff was super friendly and the food was great. The matcha milk tea was delicious and milky and the watermelon tea was fruity and flavorful. I would recommend it if you want to try a delicious korean snack.“
“The drinks are amazing, whenever we pass by this area we always stop by! There's only one person working whenever we go, and it's usually busy, but she's very nice and trys to make sure our order is correct. She definitely deserves a raise.“
“I came in this great restaurant called Kong dog on Algonquin Road first time,let me tell you it was the best choice my son been asking to come here so here we are,the place was clean from head to toe,customer service was everything I mean the guy gave me half off on a $29 bundle of the best corn dogs ever,the kong chicken wing combo was delicious,the place is a breath taken delicious yummy food corn dog how ever you want but hurry in get there the best in the city I promise ??????I will be back tomorrow ??♂️“
“It was my third time there and they were very nice and helpful I’m glad to have a business with them , i highly recommend them for any boba question or products.I wish if I could give them more than five stars for Oliver , melissa and the front desk girls ????????“
“Sticks & Cones is an wonderful addition to Oak Park! A great location with plenty of street parking. The ice cream is phenomenal. The frozen yogurt too!! They have a bunch of other treats to snack on as well. A special surprise of an arcade with your favorite 80’s games await you in the back - which you can play for free. We can’t wait to come back ❤️“
“Good experience. It was busy, but we got our order fairly quickly. The food was hot and delicious. Pot stickers were perfectly crisp, the fried rice actually had flavor. Will be back for sure.Parking: Parking in the garage behind is free if you park less than an hour. There is an entrance to the restaurant from the alley.“
“Unfortunately I've only been there a couple times so far. My lady took me there to experience a Strawberry smoothie ? with strawberry bobbas? (think that's what there called?) Stuck on that drink for now till I try something else?“
“The atmosphere is very calm. The food tastes fresh. You can see them through the window as they are preparing so it puts your mind at ease with the cleaniness. The servers are very thorough, they came by a few times to make sure everything was good. Over all, it was a good experience. We cant wait to see more exciting items on their menu“
Dessert • $$
“Was in the area and had to make a stop back to Mochinut. The flavors this week looked really good. I love the texture and chewiness of these donuts. They are light and not overly sweet. We enjoyed the original glazed and churro at the store. My sister was expecting the glazed to be a sugar rush. But to her surprise it wasn't too sweet, but perfect! She had her first mochiball and loved the strawberry filling. Great little after noon treat to enjoy with hot tea on this frigid cold weekend!“
“It was a pretty decent dessert shop. Overall a 4.5. Great customer service. If you check in on Yelp, you get $1 off any size froyo bowl. Wide selection of drinks and froyo flavors. I got the strawberry mango real fruit drink with tapioca balls. 5/5. For the froyo I got a medium size with ube, lychee, and sea salt caramel pretzel. Ube flavor wasn’t very strong. Lychee was very refreshing. Sea salt caramel pretzel was very good. You can choose as many toppings as you want, as long as they can fit. I kept it simple with fresh strawberries, fresh cherries, and pomegranate boba.There is seating but be warned, kind of limited depending on how long loitering families will stay. When we got there, there were a couple Indian families hogging two tables. They were already finished eating/drinking when we arrived. They were still there after we ate. They were probably there for a couple hours. Parking lot is also very tight and small. Difficult for cars entering/exiting. No restrooms.“
“I've been trying to look a good matcha ice cream place in Chicago for the longest time and I FOUND IT! Releaf is located in the cutest Japanese marketplace, tucked away in the corner amid other restaurants. I got their Black Sesame and Matcha mixed soft serve on a cone. Honestly, there isn't much to say except that it was delicious. The quantity is really great, swirl was aesthetically pleasing to look at, and you can taste both the matcha and black sesame. The staff said that the soft serve is definitely stronger compared to the ice cream scoop. They do serve drinks during their normal operating hour, but after like 6/7pm, they only sell soft serve and ice cream after those times.“
“This was the most amazing food! The service was amazing, the staff was so sweet. They were so thankful and gave us some extra food to try! It was such a cold long day, and this really was the perfect meal!Vegetarian options: They only had bone broth left at the end of the day when we visited, and they special made a small batch of vegetarian broth for my friend who could not have bone broth! They were so sweet and it was much appreciated!“
“The interior and vibe is amazing. Ladies who took my order were very nice and friendly . They even gave me to try their sample teas, so that I can decide if I want sweet one or not. Their earl grey milk tea is yummy , best if you try it without sugar.“
“Came here in the middle of the day during a weekday, so it was pretty empty. That also mean we got served very quickly. The store had a cute wall and seating along the wall, but no tables. So it might be a little awkward if you have a large group. The drinks were pretty good though, we got the brown sugar milk tea everything was decent. Definitely not the best boba I've had, but the pearls were decently chewy and the flavor was decently good. My friend enjoyed his smoothie as well. Overall a pretty solid boba place. I'd come back again.“
“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.“
“Get your Tiger ? Sugar Boba on! So good that I got two to go after my 1st.The soft chewy brown sugar boba ? was close to those I had in Taiwan ?? and the right combo of the cream foam with the spot on tea blend made this my new fav place.Huge shootout ? the the gorgeous ladies who made the yum drinks! ?“
“Yummy bubble tea and rolling Ice Cream with so many flavors to choose from. Come check it out. I recommend for your whole family to enjoy. Nice and clean inside the fashion outlet mall of Chicago. Plenty of garage parking. The store is on level 2 in the mall. Parking garage is on level 3.“