Chatime

Please excuse my impulsively low rating, but I’ve got to do it before I forget the details.
I called at 10:57 PM to order takeout because BF and I crave BBT. He originally wanted an Oolong Milk Tea, and I wanted a Roasted Tea. When the employee said that he’s able to do takeout, I first ordered BF’s drink. But then he said, «Sorry, the machines are closed right now, so it won’t be available.»
… Okay. So I asked what’s available, and he said «Jasmin Green Tea or Roasted Milk Tea. We have Yogurt Green Tea too.» He eventually had to pick the Yogurt.
My turn. When I heard that Roasted Milk Tea is available, there’s no doubt that Roasted Tea WITHOUT Milk is also available right? No, I was wrong. Again, he said that «the machines are closed right now, there’s nothing we can do.» And I had to end up getting another Yogurt Green Tea…
When I picked up the drinks, he was the only one working, and he actually had a very nice attitude. So fine, I’ll bump my rating up to one star. But the actual products… yuck… where’s the yogurt flavor? Did they run out of yogurt too that they had to split the tiny Yakult into two drinks and add more tea?!
I completely agree with another Unilocaler’s review about the machines. The fact that they were closed an hour before the store’s closing time is a little too ridiculous. What do the employees do for the remaining one hour before the official closing time, chillax and take less orders from customers? Then why is the store closing at 12 AM? It just seems contradicting to customers knowing that Chatime may be one of the only bubble tea stores that would still be open until midnight, which is wonderful, but then their drink menu is pretty much useless because «the machines are closed.» I’m not blaming it on the employee because he’s not the one managing the store’s business.
The manager could very well ignore these negative reviews because they have the thinking that they cannot satisfy every customer anyway. Well, if you want to make more money, don’t make your employees apologize for EVERYTHING. If you’re also not expecting customers to order drinks late at night, close your store at 10 PM and tell your employees to go home & sleep earlier. You don’t make that much money after 10 PM anyway.
P. S. I tried taking some blame for this quality, whether it’s just how yogurt sinks in or it’s been a while (25 minutes after ordering over the phone) and it just naturally looks like this, but I’ll just post a picture in case.

This review is about my order. Its about the girl who took and made my order.
So I ordered taro slush with tapioca.
Their taro slush SUCKS.
There is no flavor on it.
Its like just crush ice with purple coloring in it.
It really taste just like crushed ice.
I think the problem is the girl made it. She just put a little taro flavoring on it thats why ther is no taste on it.
This is my first time in this place.
And wont be coming back.
Id rather go to kungfu tea or quickly for my taro slush.

Was craving a matcha green bubble tea. Entered at 10:10pm (closing is at 10:30). Was literally told by two VERY young girls that the machines were «closed» because it was «pre-​closing» time. First of all, what does «pre-​closing» mean. If your closing time is 10:30pm, that means you should serve your menu UNTIL then. Settled for a basic pearl milk tea. Not bad. Probably won’t be back despite my eternal love for bubble tea.

Like their thick taro milk tea. It’s different from the other bubble tea places.

**CASH ONLY**
Huge variety of bauble tea/​coffee/​tea. The store decoration is modern, bright, and clean. They have a couple tables for customers to sit and chill. My favorite is the traditional Perl Milk Tea ($ 3.25). Just wish they serve dessert or ice cream.
Overall, I think this is a good spot to hang out and have bubble tea.

I use to come here pretty often to visit my friend who worked here, and I think this is one of the most unique Chatime chains that I have ever been to. They really make this store feel like a community instead of just a bubble tea place. First, I want to mention that this is one of the only Chatime’s that I have ever been to that isn’t just ‘grab and go.’ They are very welcoming and inviting for you to sit down, open up your laptop and use their WiFi! I have never felt like they wanted to kick me out here and the people who work here are friendly high school/​college students that give off a very nonchalant but friendly vibe.
The drinks here are pretty good although they are unique. I tried the Thai Milk Tea here and although it tasted nothing like Thai Milk Tea, it was actually really good in it’s own strange way. I was also really intrigued by their other flavors like Lychee Green Tea and more of the fruity flavors opposed to the milky flavors. As others have mentioned, they are able to adjust your sugar levels.
Oh, one really cool thing that they started (but perhaps didn’t complete?) was Humans of Chatime which is when they take photos of their customers, asking them a basic question (doesn’t even have to be about Chatime) and would publicize it on their instagram/​Facebook! It really feels like home here, haha.

comfortable seating with wifi and (6) outlets for anyone who is looking for a place to study. they play a lot of kpop, and (surprisingly) filipino-​pop.
drinks are standard. staff is friendly and provides good service.
I’m listening to the whole taemin album as we speak :)

This place is excellent! The customer service is good, they listen and have many flavored to choose from. My new go to.

This is my go to bubble tea place in Bayside. I like how I can adjust the sweetness level and the amount of ice. It can get busy at times so prepare to wait. In addition, I’ve gone a few times where they ran out of bubbles at around 9 or 9:30 PM so you might want to go before then. I recommend the taro bubble tea as well as the regular milk tea with grass jelly and pudding.
Don’t forget to check in for fifty cents off!

Quick and reliable. I got my bubble tea fix when I was in Elmhurst. I mean can’t really go wrong. It was my standard place. Looks clean.

This place is pretty good because of the great service and the comfortable seating. It’s not too small or too big and I always have a table to sit at when I come with friends.
The first few times I went, I got the milk tea until I got tired of it. The milk tea part has a good flavor and the bubbles are chewy. After the few times I got that, I sticked to the Passion Fruit QQ as it is so good (it’s a little pricey though). The nice flavor of the juice goes well with the lychee pieces and the bubbles and makes a great cup for any day. It’s a great spot for me and my friends to chill out while still having a snack and it’s a place I’ll keep going to. :)

Cute inside seating area. Bigger than most of the Bubble Tea places. Staff was friendly. I ordered the Taro Milk tea and it was still grainy from the powder.

Amazing bubble milk tea here. I love staffs over here. They are very nice and have service mind.

Wish they had more flavors like the cha time in flushing. I was really happy that they opened a few blocks from my house. Cool décor and the staff are always friendly. Never had a problem.
I wish they would add thai iced tea, or more flavors!

The tea is very yummy, and the service is great. I also love their purple and white décor. And they have free wifi. Price is a little high but acceptable.

I have recently discovered something great at this bubble tea shop. It’s their hot latte! Usually I feel coffees from bubble tea shops aren’t too good but in Chatime, I hear the grinding of the coffee machine so I know they must be using real beans and not instant coffee. I had my latte made by an employee named Tashi who was very professional and greeted me at the door. Amazing! Overall the latte was not too hot to the point where I burned myself, the pearls were of the right consistency, and the service is great. Not to mention it was only 2.50! Better than the Dunkin Donuts a few doors down. You go Chatime!
As of 1÷12÷16, they have smooth taro. Really good.

Pretty good bubble tea. We came in here after having dinner a few stores down at Shun Won restaurant. The service was great. Very friendly, spoke good english, the store is bright and clean. We ordered a Taro milk tea with tapioca. The taro flavor was much richer than Quickly’s. It had less of a powdery artificial taste. It took a little time to adjust to taste but I ended up enjoying it quite a lot simply because it tasted like they used actual taro in their milk tea. The bubbles weren’t bad either. They weren’t tough or old. The tapioca was certainly fresh and tasted much better than Quickly’s batch of tapioca.
Verdict — Not bad at all. There’s some seating. Possibly free wi-​fi and the milk tea here is definitely worth trying. Nearest train station is Elmhurst Ave, you may be lucky to find some meter parking on this section of Broadway.

This is the best looking Chatime I have been to! I love the décor colors of purple and white. It is easy on the eyes and can lift any spirit up any day! The chairs are so comfortable that I did not want to get up! This is a pretty cool hang-​out spot with a small group of friends after food or just taking an afternoon break. Plus, free wifi!
My favorite drinks here are the Hawaiian Fruit Tea and Brown Rice Green Tea.
Hawaiian Fruit Tea. If you love fruits, fruit punch, or tropical flavors, this is the drink for you! Tasty and sweet (30% sugar suggested!) with explosive flavors of fruits for your taste buds. Its sun-​orange color is quite pretty to look at and makes it an excellent choice for a sunny day!
Brown Rice Milk Green Tea. I love the rich rice flavor in this drink. It is quite a popular drink for Chatime. I usually would do no-​sugar for this drink because I think it taste better naturally, in my opinion. I encourage you to experiment until you find the perfect combination for your taste!
Huge variety of drinks and you will always find a drink that fits your mood! Enjoy!

This place made me fall in love with the original bubble tea flavor all over again. No more fancy boba drinks — their Pearl Milk Tea is now THE drink for me. Tapioca balls taste and chew like how you think they should, something most boba places lack! Perfect texture, flavor, and consistency.
Staff also friendly and helpful. Place is bright, modern, clean, and cozy like others have mentioned.

I sometimes sleepover at an apartment not even a block away from Chatime and saw that a Chatime opened up super close to me! I was so happy I didn’t have to trek to Flushing or Chinatown because I love their Pearl Milk Tea!
I was surprised at how nice it was inside (very modern and clean).
I’d rather buy bubble tea here than Big Bear just a few stores down, honestly…
Also, I’m not sure if it was a technical problem but bring cash just in case; they were only accepting cash on the day I was there. (Update: They only ever accept cash.)