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Boba for Life
502 N Prospect Rd Ste 16, Bloomington, IL 61704, United States
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Ki
Review №1

Wonderful little place! Very clean, big menu and flavorful drinks. We had a mango jelly fruit tea, and it was perfect - perfectly sweetened and iced. We also had chicken momos which are so difficult to find anywhere else! They were fresh and nicely packed. Love this place!

Jo
Review №2

I ordered a Thai milk tea with boba and it tasted ok. The inside of the shop was filthy and covered in dust. If the customer area was this dirty, it makes me worried how clean the back area is. There are lots of markings and scuffs all over the walls and floor. The wait was long and it seemed as though they were understaffed. Even though they were overly busy, the staff was still polite. Not sure Ill go back until they make cleanliness and presentation a priority.

Ad
Review №3

VERT disappointed! AVOID IF YOU ARE A REAL BOBA FAN!I ordered a dirty brown milk tea today - which is expensive and overpriced for sure.The brown sugar is all at the bottom of the cup and has not been dissolved at all - which is not what a brown sugar drink should be.As the business name boba is up there, I was expecting something real chewy sweetened boba instead of soggy microwaved things which are definitely NOT authentic boba at all. What a shame - I would even not say it is boba. 😩 You are not even provide boba drinks. How could you as a business pretend you know boba well? How could you pretend you are one of many boba lovers?Whats worse, theres NO tea at all in my drink. It tasted like just milk + UNdissolved sugar. If so, why you still named it as brown sugar milk tea? Lying to your customers?Okay, and then... where is dirty? Have you guys even looked up online to see how others make dirty brown sugar milk? Go check right now and do it every time before you put something up on the menu.(I uploaded 2 pictures as well.)The first one is the drink I got; the other one is one of the authentic dirty brown sugar milk tea which credits to GongCha.

Gr
Review №4

Got lychee snow ice, lychee green tea, taro, and honeydew milk tea. All very delicious. Make sure to try the popping boba.

Ma
Review №5

The passion fruit boba with tangy bursting bobas was amazing! Lots of Teas and flavors to choose from. They can set up for Events or parties as well.

Ly
Review №6

I tried the lavender and almond bubble tea. It was basically flavoring and milk. Very different from any typical bubble tea that Ive ever had. Strangely enough it tastes exactly like Fusion Brew, which I didnt care for either.The staff person was extremely nice and they have fun snacks and merch from Japan, Korea and other countries which is why I gave it a 4. Ill be back.

be
Review №7

The staff is always super kind, and gets the orders out quickly! the drinks are great, from the fruit teas to the milk shakes... love this place!!

Sa
Review №8

One of the best boba....highly recommend!!!!!!

t
Review №9

First time at a Boba tea place.. The red velvet shake was really good. Honestly could have done without the Boba stuff.

Ni
Review №10

The drinks are really good! The classic milk tea is my favorite. Great costumer service!

Ry
Review №11

Loved the plain vanilla, just not a huge fan of th flavorless pearls! Love everything else tho! ♥️

im
Review №12

Amazing Boba Milk tea Flavours...with lots of Shakes, slurry. Great Customer Service here. Highly Recommend...try Dirty Brown Sugar...one of my fav.

Ni
Review №13

Got the new Dirty Brown Sugar Milk Tea and it was phenomenal! My new fave, easily.

Dr
Review №14

Ive had a mocha bubble milk tea and green apple fruit bubble tea.and both were AMAZING!!

Aa
Review №15

I have come here so many times but realised I have never left a review. I havent tried a lot of flavours. I have a fixed order of either the mocha or the thai iced tea. Both are amazing. Me and my husband particularly enjoy the momos. We always have a order of chicken and veg momos to go along with our bobas. It is a tiny little place and is almost always crowded whenever we have gone there . Absolutely recommend it to anyone who has a hankering for a decent boba and some momos.

Jo
Review №16

I wasnt ever at this place. Ive never heard of it, before just now

Je
Review №17

Relaxing environment with great boba tea options. Quick service with top quality beverages. I am always happy with my experience. 10/10 recommend to anyone looking for some refreshment.

El
Review №18

Nastiest BOBA MILK TEA I’ve ever tried in my entire life. I’m never impressed and never gonna ever recommend it. I’ve tried the classic milk tea and dirty brown sugar milk tea. It’s just basically milk with sugar. Even their boba is fake! If you guys want to have a bowel obstruction, then this is the perfect place to get it!

As
Review №19

They can be a bit understaffed but the drinks are amazing and it’s definitely worth the wait. I had the taro milk tea with boba and it was great. I’ve also really liked their fruit teas with boba

Me
Review №20

Classic milk tea was not very good and after I finished it there is a large piece of plastic in the bottom

Su
Review №21

Great service, fun atmosphere, wondeful food, perfect bubble tea

Go
Review №22

Worst boba tea ever! Was first charged $6.09 when the price clearly say $3.50 for large and there was a mixture of chocolate and some kind of red flavor in my drink! Don’t go!

La
Review №23

Great locally owned business. Delicious drinks, milkshakes and teas. Boba is like a taro root, or the pearls in tapioca pudding. In the tea and milkshake, they are big, brown and chewy. Makes for a great drink. The banana-anna shake is my favorite.

Mi
Review №24

Quiet, fast and workers were really nice!

to
Review №25

My daughter loved it

Tr
Review №26

Really bad boba

Je
Review №27

The customer service is unmatched!

sa
Review №28

Absolutely Love this establishment! People working there are so nice! I’m addicted to the Boba! My favorite is the Pina Colada Snow with strawberry and mango boba’s! Wished we had one in Peoria.

Sh
Review №29

The tea didn’t even taste like tea... so watered down and not good at all

ma
Review №30

Honestly, our drinks were not very good. the environment wasn’t pleasant either. i probably won’t return, as there are much better options for boba in town.

Je
Review №31

Highly recommended....

To
Review №32

Very good boba drinks!

Al
Review №33

Boba Tea tasted very fake, including the boba. Very disappointed with the quality of the drink. Customer service was nice however.

Sa
Review №34

Worst bubble tea i Have ever had 🤮

De
Review №35

Ordered lychee fruit tea, it literally tasted like water with boba, very disappointed

IS
Review №36

This is a wonderful place! Where do I start? Their drinks are so good, the bobas are amazing and I love their cute paintings on the wall! This is my favorite place to go!😊

Ha
Review №37

Good collection of boba drinks. Other than boba rest of the menu seems dull though.

Cl
Review №38

This place is great. The owners are super friendly and courteous. The drinks are very unique and very tasty. There are so many different combo of drinks, that youll have to come many, many times to try them all. The baked goods always look appetizing as well.Give Boba a try. You wont be disappointed. And like many who have given Boba a try, you might just get hooked!

Me
Review №39

Horrible service!! Never will be coming here again, the girl working was very slow. She was by herself on her phone. Took her a while to make the drinks. Boba tasted hot. I came a few months back and this sweet girl was working, she was very quick and my drink was delicious. Very disappointed :((((

St
Review №40

Kacie is always courteous, fast, and has great customer service skills. Always looking forward to her smiling face when i come get my bubble tea!!!

Jo
Review №41

Very helpful and very informative about the ingredients. Helped us pick out something for my daughter with a food allergy. Will definitely be going back.

Re
Review №42

We have heard amazing things about this bubble tea place and wish I could say we had the chance to experience it. We decided to make the drive up and at 1pm on a Wednesday they weren’t open. The sign said 11-7 Monday-Sunday but there was nobody to be seen. Sadly, we live far away and this has really put an inconvenience on our trip into Bloomington.

si
Review №43

Absolutely amazing drinks and extremely friendly service and atmosphere. I will definitely be back with my girlfriend. Highly recommended drink shop ! 😊

Ta
Review №44

Boba for Life is hands down the best place to get bubble tea. They have so many varieties already but customizations are always acceptable. The family that owns this establishment are absolutely wonderful. They offer top notch service and delicious quality products. I highly recommend trying this place for all your boba needs. :)

Br
Review №45

Kacie always does a great job. Love the Thai milk tea here with the passion fruit bubbles also love the sign on the wall too.

ea
Review №46

Really frendly

ri
Review №47

No worth to go

Br
Review №48

Delicious drinks

Je
Review №49

I must say it’s the best bubble tea on town. I ordered passion fruit tea, i was very much surprised it taste so good and different in comparison to other place that i couldnt stop myself from getting another one..Order was right on time with very much satified price.I will get back soon again to taste many different flavors.

An
Review №50

I think this is a great place to go always great service and nice people the milk tea boba is my favorite and the slushysssssss💕😂

Za
Review №51

Very very low priced and high quality and fast

Jo
Review №52

Extremely nice staff, relaxing store, and the tea is amazing. I first tried Boba Milk Tea in Japan and had a hard time finding quality milk/boba tea here in America. Boba For Lifes drinks are great, just the right amount of sweetness, and very refreshing. Looking forward to trying their other flavors as well

Br
Review №53

Insanely sweet. Maybe my only point of reference for Buble tea is way better than average but this place isnt even close to Bubble Island in Michigan.

Be
Review №54

Great local establishment. Friendly staff always greets us. Tasty fresh teas!

Tr
Review №55

Where do I start .... the fact I ordered a shake with Boba and it was forgotten. Maybe the (what ended up being) overpriced macaroons that were as hard as hockey pucks, I kid you not it was hard to break the cookie. It could have been the fact with one worker she had to do all parts order taker money taker and preparer, we were there at 5 placed our order others came in as we paid. She waited on them and took their money another two walk in she repeats ... then she goes to make our order. Wowza people that is nuts. So take your pick of which one tops the ONE star rating

Tr
Review №56

Best boba I have ever had. They have so many flavors and DIFFERENT KINDS OF BOBAS. Great staff. Would recommend this place

Ra
Review №57

Classic Milk tea and Match milk shake with Boba were tasty. Recommended to all.

St
Review №58

Kacie your awesome!!! She always gets my vanilla milkshake right!!!

Ma
Review №59

Omg finally found this place and its a gem, loved their boba tea. Coming back for sure!

Ro
Review №60

Customer service is a top notch..Mocha coffee bubble tea is amazing!

S
Review №61

Delicious! Friendly service. Board games to play! Great atmosphere!

Go
Review №62

The Boba was amazing! there were many flavors to choose from

Em
Review №63

The man I interacted with was very friendly, and had helpful suggestions. It was pretty busy, there were six orders ahead of mine and two after, it still only took ten minutes. I definitely recommend it if you want to try some boba milk tea.

Ki
Review №64

Its good if you want a fun sweet drink with boba. If you want a great cup of tea without syrups, that you happen to want boba in, Id suggest going elsewhere.

De
Review №65

Delicious drinks at a reasonable price. Takes a little time for the drinks to be made, but its worth the wait.

Br
Review №66

My friends and I love coming to Boba for Life after school! So many great flavors to choose from, and the owners here are super nice.

Th
Review №67

Super friendly and a fun little shop. Will definitely go back often!

Mo
Review №68

Always enjoy the customer service and of course u need to try there watwrmelon/peach snow!!!

De
Review №69

THIS PLEASE I GIVE THUMBS UP PLUS! First time my co-worker brought it to me I was unsure but by the end of the drink I was hooked. Now I visit 3/4 times per week during the day and then after work sometimes to get for the kids.

Al
Review №70

I have been there several times since the opening. Hands down, the best milk tea I have had in the area and in general. My favorite is the Thai Tea

Kr
Review №71

We love boba, so happy to visit this place! It was so good:)

Is
Review №72

Great service ! N awesome drink... Really delicious !!

Sa
Review №73

Super friendly staff! Amazing selection! Delicious!

As
Review №74

I wanted to customize my drink adding multiple flavor, they took time and guided me ( there was 3 folks waiting ) I felt very good and really appreciate that.The drink they made peach and strawberry snow OMG it was one of the best drink/ bubble tea I ever had, enough sweet, good consistency and offcourse the perfect chewy boba.I I will be back with the whole family tomorrow.IYou guys are awesome!!!!!

Je
Review №75

Great place to vist!!! Nice people and my fav is avocado smoothie with boba....

Al
Review №76

I love Boba For Life! The people are always friendly and the drinks are delicious. I prefer their snows over fusion brews because the boba doesnt freeze or get ice on it. I love this place and recommend it to anyone who enjoys boba tea!

Lu
Review №77

This place rocks. My friend lives in Bloomington and I come to visit. Decided to try this place out instead of out usual boba spot and very impressed. I had the avacado bubble snow and then the next day the Taro bubble Snow. Both ten out of ten! Please support this business. Its only $4 a drink. ❤🤓

Dr
Review №78

Easily the best Thai milk tea and boba beverages around.

Su
Review №79

I love their margarita with mango popppng boba

Ma
Review №80

Amazing drink and perfect chewy boba every single time!

Ad
Review №81

I love their margaritas with mango popping boba

Sh
Review №82

Kacie makes the best drinks!!! Love Boba for Life!!!

D
Review №83

Best place for Boba. I had Avacado snow, Almond snow and Thai Tea all with boba. I loved everything. Still my favorite is Avacado snow with Boba. Highly recommended.

De
Review №84

Amazing drinks, I will definitely come back

Ca
Review №85

I stop by every couple times I’m in town and always have a good experience here!

Ch
Review №86

A great place for refreshments. They make great Boba teas.

Mi
Review №87

Great place awesome staff and great BOBA

Sh
Review №88

Wow the drinks are so good i will be back tomorrow again

sa
Review №89

Love this place they have delicious different flavor tea

Ma
Review №90

MY FAVORITE IS TARO SNOW WITH STRAWBERRY POOPING BONA

Ma
Review №91

Love the mango milk tea with boba

Aa
Review №92

More than 50 flavors to choose from, taste amazing

Jo
Review №93

Try it. You will like it.

Re
Review №94

Fantastic Bubble tea and friendly employees.

Su
Review №95

Love bubble tea specially Thai flavor!!!

Je
Review №96

Drinks are always on point and boba is always perfectly chewed

Ja
Review №97

Enjoyed Mocha with boba, its awesome.

Ma
Review №98

Love their drinks

Th
Review №99

The Thai milk tea boba is on point!!!💖

Ni
Review №100

Long wait time the day I was here

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  • Address:502 N Prospect Rd Ste 16, Bloomington, IL 61704, United States
  • Site:http://bobaforlife.square.site/
  • Phone:+1 703-459-4604
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Bubble tea store
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–7PM
  • Tuesday:11AM–7PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–7PM
  • Thursday:11AM–7PM
  • Friday:11AM–7PM
  • Saturday:11AM–7PM
  • Sunday:11AM–7PM
Service options
  • Delivery:No
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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