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Gathers Tea Bar

7.0
(442 reviews)
Gathers Tea Bar

Gathers Tea Bar is highly praised for its exceptional quality bubble tea and matcha drinks, known for fresh, flavorful ingredients and expertly cooked boba. Customers appreciate the friendly and hardworking staff, with generally positive remarks on service despite occasional busyness. The shop offers a cozy, modern atmosphere with limited seating, geared more towards takeout, and is located in the Little Italy neighborhood of Chicago. Many reviewers highlight the shop's community involvement and dedication to crafting tea-forward beverages.

Customization Options

🍯Sweetness
🌿Natural Ingredients
🥛Alternative Milk

Most Popular Items

Matcha Drinks
"This was one of the best matchas I have ever had! I had the strawberry matcha with oatmilk and 1/2 sweetness. It was creamy and delicious."
Golden Boba
"Gathers is up there among the best boba spots in Chicago. Their golden boba is incredibly chewy too and brings a lot of sweetness."
Banana Milk Tea
"I got the banana milk tea with boba pearls. The freshness of this drink was noticeable, and the banana flavor was vibrant. The boba was soft and tasted like it was just made."

Additional Insights

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Environment

The shop is cozy and modern with a chill vibe, limited seating, and a focus on takeout. The newer location is described as bigger and more beautiful, with cute decor and some bench seating.

Cleanliness

The establishment is noted to be very clean with a clean restroom and well-kept interior.

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Unique Elements

The store specializes in tea-forward flavors with imported Japanese matcha and unique menu items like Kinako cream drinks, hojicha, and premium milk teas. They support local student organizations and often have community engagement.

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Service

Service is described as friendly, kind, and hardworking with quick preparation times, though some note limited interaction during busy periods.

Store Information

Address
1214 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607
Hours
Monday 11AM-9PM
Tuesday 11AM-9PM
Delivery
Takeout
Dine-in

Highlights

Great tea selection