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The Whale Tea

5.8
(52 reviews)
The Whale Tea
Street view of The Whale Tea

This bubble tea shop is highly praised for its delicious and high-quality drinks, especially its bubble teas made with fresh and natural ingredients. Customers frequently highlight the friendly, helpful, and hospitable staff who provide excellent customer service. The ambiance is described as cute, welcoming, and authentic, making it a pleasant spot to enjoy a refreshing tea beverage. Overall, the shop is considered a valuable addition to the neighborhood, fulfilling a notable demand for quality bubble tea in the area.

Customization Options

🍯Sweetness
🌿Natural Ingredients

Most Popular Items

Creme Brulee Matcha
"This creme brulee matcha changed my life. I'm so happy I decided to walk - such a lovely surprise that left a lovely lasting impact on my day."
Fresh Milk Taro with Jelly Boba
"I ended up getting the Fresh Milk Taro with Jelly Boba and it tasted SO GOOD! You can tell the milk is really high-quality, and the fresh taro is quite literally the best I've ever had."
Milk Foam Mango Tea
"Milk foam mango tea is amazing! Finally open in the upper westside."

Additional Insights

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Environment

The store is characterized as a cute, cozy, and welcoming spot with an authentic and friendly atmosphere that appeals to local students and residents.

Cleanliness

While cleanliness is not explicitly mentioned, the attentive and hospitable service implies a well-maintained environment.

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Unique Elements

Unique features include freshly made boba, the option to customize sweetness, fresh fruit teas made daily, and high-quality ingredients including real brewed tea. Contactless ordering via a machine is also noted.

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Service

The service is consistently described as friendly, patient, and helpful, with staff going out of their way to assist customers, including explaining menu options and ensuring customer comfort during wait times.

Store Information

Address
1268 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10027
Hours
Monday 11AM-9PM
Tuesday 11AM-9PM
Delivery
Takeout
Dine-in

Highlights

Great tea selection