Daboba

[ DRINK ]Taste tested the classic jasmine green milk tea with boba since it is my first time at Daboba. More on the creamy side but you can still taste the jasmine tea. The boba was fat and chewy. Overall this passes and it's pretty good honestly.[ SERVICE ]Standard.[ PLACE ]It's kind of hidden on the top floor of the Chinatown Plaza. The interior is very nice, modern, and cozy. Great place to spend time with friends and kill time. [ VERDICT ]Overall, Daboba is a solid choice and you can't go wrong with this place. I've only tried 3 other boba places in Chicago and this is the best one so far.

We tried two drinks and here's my take:Kumquat Lemon Seasons Tea:This drink is quite refreshing and enjoyable. However, I would recommend getting it with 50% sugar instead of the default. This will probably help the tea flavor stand out more.Cheese Green Tea:While the tea seemed to be of good quality, I found myself wishing the tea flavor was a bit stronger. I got it with 50% sweetness, but I think 75% or even 100% sugar would enhance the taste. The cheese foam was light and complemented the drink well.Overall, both drinks were good but needs stronger tea flavor.

3.5/5I really want to like this place. It had so many great aspects, but came up short on arguably the most important part. The place is comfy and nice to stay at and do work in. They have free wifi which is really fast! Restrooms are available for paying customers. It's upstairs which adds a bit to the ambiance. Sadly the boba I got was hard to drink. It might be this one batch of tea, but it had a rather strong sour aftertaste. I ended up not being able to finish it. I do want to try some other drinks and see if that was just a one-off, especially because I would love to work there more often!

Very cute spot in Chinatown to take a break at and enjoy some delicious drinks. They have tons of options that you can't really go wrong with. I tried the taro milk tea with brown sugar boba which was the perfect level of sweetness. Personally i found the amount of boba to be a bit too much but otherwise still really good. I'd recommend stopping by if you're in the area!

I was really looking forward to trying the milk tea here, but I left feeling really dissatisfied. They use powdered ube, which was disappointing. The prices are higher than usual, $7 for a small drink! The milk tea made me nauseous, and when I asked the cashier about the ube, he was rude. Wouldn't recommend.

TLDR; Roasted Brown Sugar drinks are great, creamy and sweetKumquat High Mountain Tea at 75% sweet tasted like 100% sweet , will opt for 50% sweet next time (along with their other fruit drinks) --------2nd floor of the Chinatown eateries strip mallSelf-order kiosk + ordering with cashier is available Bathroom is available for customersGood amount of tables~ typically seats just 4Regular and Large size cups are availableRoasted Brown Sugar drinks are great, creamy and sweet - really enjoyed this drink when I tried it in Houston, TXKumquat High Mountain Tea was really good and refreshing but realized over time their 75% sweet actually tasted like 100% sweet so will try to opt for 50% sweet next time for their fruit teasWill be back so I can try their Roasted Brown Sugar Matchaaa

Where there is boba there I am! My friend brought me to Chicago's China town and we stopped here while walking for some boba. It was packed however we did not have to wait too long. The service was friendly and fast. They have an array of options and for boba they are adequately priced. Maybe it was the time of day we went but it was load so this would not be a great place to study. Seating was also minimal. Parking terrible!

Daboba in Chinatown Chicago is my go-to spot for boba bliss. The boba pearls are so soft and fresh, practically melting with each sip. The brown sugar milk tea, perfectly blended, is a standout among the best teas I've ever had. I've made visiting Daboba a crucial part of my Chinatown Square explorations - it completes the Chicago experience. The modern and inviting interior, along with ample seating, creates a comfortable space to enjoy their exceptional teas.What elevates Daboba even more is their excellent customer service. They've never steered me wrong, always guiding me to options that hit the spot. It's more than just a tea spot; it's an experience enriched by thoughtful design and great service. Sipping their teas amidst the contemporary ambiance is a ritual I look forward to. Daboba, with its perfect blend of comfort, flavor, and service, has become a memorable touchstone in the heart of Chicago.

We got the gold pearl green milk tea. Looks like everyone's favorite at this place.It was good. Pretty solid. Comparable to good boba places outside of Chicago.The drink was good, balanced flavor and not too sweet. The boba balls was soft and chewy. Delicious.The place is located on the 2nd floor, so it may not get as much foot traffic as downstairs. But the place is big with lots of seats and decor is nice. Staff was nice and fast.

Our favorite boba shop in Chinatown! Love the range of fruit smoothies, to milk tea to yogurt drinks! It is very cute and clean inside. Love the atmosphere. Service is usually great!