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Jade Mountain Café
2611 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53704, United States
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Jade Mountain Café
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Jk
Review №1

Our new favorite place. Highly recommend the matcha smoothie and the black sugar milk tea. Bobas are fresh and staff is amazing.

Ki
Review №2

Wow! The mocha coffee with bobas is phenomenal, weve never had anything like it. If you like frappes you should try this drink. I myself get the apple fruit tea with lychee jellies which is also delightful. The only thing that would make my drink better is if they had aloe cubes as a topping option. Both of our drinks were less than $10 together. Definitely will be repeat customers. The patio area outside is relaxing and ordering from the doorway during COVID times isnt a hassle at all with the attentive staff always seeming to be close at hand.

Pr
Review №3

Real tea and real boba. I got Oolong milk tea with boba and it was so good! The Taiwan Red tea may be better hot than iced, to get the full flavor. Prices were also cheaper than other shops on State St.Will definitely come back again!

Co
Review №4

Love this place, the black sugar milk tea with bubbles is my absolute favorite. Ive been multiple times and have never been let down. Very friendly helpful staff also.

Ti
Review №5

Had the opportunity to visit again. If youre into bubble tea (you should be) this is my favorite place. Excellent tea and great service. There is respectfully distanced outdoor seating right now. A friend recommended using Drip to order ahead.Cold milk tea in this nice weather... makes the winters worth it. Of course, hot tea in the fall and winter... is just as good.

Hy
Review №6

Wow. Wow. Wow. Worth every single penny. Though it may take up to 10 minutes to get your drink, I have never experienced boba tea in this way in my life.I actually tasted the tea for once. It wasnt just milk, sugar, and slimy tapioca. The tapioca balls at Jade are phenomenal (just the right consistency). Staff is also super pleasant!Try the bao buns as well, they are fantastic! Steaming hot and the buns are so so soft.Nothing here Ive had has been anything short of excellent.I will be back, again and again.

Sa
Review №7

Huge selection, very knowledgeable and nice people! Highly recommend.

TJ
Review №8

Extremely polite staff, very nice environment and amazing beverages 5 outta 5 without a doubt

黑珍
Review №9

The Best Bubble Tea Shop in Wisconsin 🇹🇼The bento is very healthy as well.

Be
Review №10

Bubble milk oolong with a Japanese custard tart. So yummy! Will definitely be back next time Im in Madison!

Em
Review №11

Jade Mountain is by far the best bubble tea Ive ever had. I highly recommend the iced taro milk tea with bubbles, you wont regret it. The only reason Im not giving Jade Mountain 5 stars is because it always takes a long time to receive your order and I had a bit of a mishap the last time I was in. A friend and I had lunch there and ordered some potstickers and bao, but we never got it. We had to ask them what happened to it (they had given it to someone else who came after us), and we had to wait once again. They gave us free drink coupons, but it was a bit of a hassle to wait over an hour to get lunch....

St
Review №12

Got an iced americano. The service was A+. There is sidewalk chalk outside for kids to use which is cute.

Ma
Review №13

Easily the best boba shop in the Madison area

la
Review №14

Always amazingNever disappoints!

Ha
Review №15

Great food great drink great service ! Thank you !!

Br
Review №16

The BEST place to go for bubble tea in Madison! The bubbles are always fresh and high quality, and the tea is excellent. My typical order is a large iced green tea, half sweet, with mango flavor and bubbles, a chicken bao, and pork & lotus root pot stickers. YUM!

Sa
Review №17

Ive had bubble tea in NYC, LA, London, and Tokyo and can honestly say the bubble tea here is absolute top notch. The boba is nearly always fresh and done perfectly. Madison is lucky to have this place.

l
Review №18

One of my favorite places to get bubble tea and worth the hour long drive to Madison. I like the non dairy options. Their tapioca pearls have the correct QQ texture, the best Ive had in Wisconsin so far. My parents are from Taiwan and also agreed the pearls are close to what we had when we were in Taipei.

As
Review №19

Madison does not seem like the place to have a bubble tea place this good. Holy moly. If you are looking for bubble tea, come here. Hands down the best Ive ever had. Its amazing!

Br
Review №20

Hey friends have you ever tried an egg tart? They are such a delicious and inexpensive treat. The crust is thin and golden while the middle has a lightly sweet, fluffy custard texture. Angela at Jade Mountain Tea makes these and other delicious baked items for pre-order. Jade Mountain also makes some of the best bubble tea in town. Check them out. #SupportLocal

Ba
Review №21

Delicious boba custom to however you like it

Ja
Review №22

I would not recommend the milk tea, as it is all powder, but the fruit-based teas are all very good, and the boba is very fresh. My personal favorites are the mango-black tea and the lychee-mountain tea. However, if you are not one for caffeine, the mountain tea is not for you! Ive had espresso with less kick than this tea from Jade Mountain Cafe. All in all, a very solid bubble tea location in Madison, WI. Would recommend

Ka
Review №23

Great drink selection and food choices. Employees are all so kind and helpful!

Je
Review №24

A delightful local business! They serve food, drinks, and treats. I personally love to come for bubble tea. One of the best places in Madison to get bubble tea. Staff is amazing and always super helpful and friendly. Theres a great place to sit indoors and outdoor tables are available as well. Its a great place to bring the whole family to relax. No complaints here at all!

Ja
Review №25

Jade Mountain was great! I had the Veggie Soup and a Milk Tea w/bubbles. The soup was so hearty and delicious, I almost wonder if the broth was vegan like they said it was!

Ja
Review №26

They have great covid procedures in place and you can still get all the delicious things!

Ca
Review №27

Great neighborhood place. Dont go for the coffee - its fine, but they are really about teas and potstickers.

El
Review №28

Favorite bubble tea shop in Madison! I try to stop by every time Im on the east side.The only downsides are that parking can be difficult at peak times, and the bathroom is very small. I will still give five stars because those things are not too important to me, but you should be aware of these factors.

Ma
Review №29

They have great coffee. My only complaint is that the building is way too small in the winter. I chose this place for me and my bandmates to talk and there was no available seating so we had to wait for 30 minutes for a table

B
Review №30

Been going here for about a year now. Its the only place Ill go for bubble tea. Beats out any other shop Ive been to and the employees hold traditional card swapping practices and respectfulness. Reminds me of how it is in tokyo. Their little bakery/sweets case has some great stuff, i definitely recommend the egg tarts.Update: still my go to place. After living in Tokyo I can still say this place actually holds up against bubble tea there and even beats out most places in Japan as well. Very reminiscent of the famous shop Coco-Toka.

Br
Review №31

It was my first time here and Ive got to say that Im very impressed!! The service was fast and the lady was incredibly helpful and nice but overall MY ICED MOCHA WITH 5 SHOTS OF ESPRESSO IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! I will definitely be coming back!!

Pu
Review №32

Such a cute vibe inside. Great bubble tea, matcha and dumplings!!

Na
Review №33

Finally made it here after hearing raves from my daughter for several years. I ordered the taro bubble tea and it was nutty and sweet and delicious. I also tried an order of their pork potstickers, which were also outstanding. Staff here are very friendly and helpful, and the prices are extremely reasonable. The only drawback is the lack of parking, but Ill definitely be back when the snow and ice have melted.

Ja
Review №34

Loved the buns and tea!

Ma
Review №35

One of my favorites in town! Friendly service!

Cl
Review №36

Nice spot to sit and study or work, or meet a friend for lunch. They have a large selection of teas you can customize, some unique authentic teas, and a few food dishes. Will definitely be going back here for the fresh food and drink and the atmosphere.

Da
Review №37

The best bubble tea in town, period. Great texture and consistency on the bubbles plus the high quality tea they use. Aside from bubble tea, their snack food is also delightful, especially the potstickers. They are cooked with tea instead of oil.

Ca
Review №38

The best boba tea in Madison. Wonderful service. Can’t wait to try the dumplings.

Iv
Review №39

I went here for an extended Dungeon and Dragons session. While here, I got some noodles and Taiwan Red bubble tea. I really liked them! I also got the taro bao (buns) and they were just the best.This place can have limited seating if the laptop hoards are there, but the service is quick. You should be able to get in and out quickly.

Li
Review №40

Fantastic! We got the soft serve oolong ice cream which was delicious and flavorful and not overly sweet. The milk tea was lovely, as were the buns and bao. Will definitely be coming back

co
Review №41

Ive gone here so many times and it has never let me down. I even got my parents addicted to their tea. I recommend the Taiwan Red Tea with bubbles and (soy) milk. It is incredibly delicious and I guarantee youll fall in love with this small, homely cafe in just one sip.

Mi
Review №42

Amazing, probably my favorite place to eat at of all time. I have been going there since I was little and the staff are amazing. The food is my absolute favorite, and I have created so many good memories when I go there. Thank you guys so much. I hope to come again soon.

Ka
Review №43

One of my absolute favorite haunts. The staff has an easy, friendly way about them and the atmosphere is welcoming. The menu is delightful and reminiscent of a Taiwanese coffee house. Its such a great escape.

Hu
Review №44

Wonderful small coffee shop. Serving a variety of Teas which makes it a rare find on this side of town. Prices are good, the atmosphere is calm and inviting. The owners are friendly and very helpful, to the point of suggesting a Red Tea Latte with Bubble (one of their specialties) when I was unsure as to what tea drink to have. Needless to say Im now hooked and will be back often for more of my new favorite drink!

Sk
Review №45

Try the pickled vegetable bao and iced taro with a shot of espresso if you want to really enjoy coming here because wow! Delicious!

Vi
Review №46

Great smoothies, wonderful potstickers, good coffee. The only suggestions would be to turn up the heat, clean the bathroom walk next to the sink, and serve the coffee first, then the food :)

He
Review №47

So many choices for bubble tea! Highly recommend!

Je
Review №48

Noisy and lively with students on the weekend. Great bubble tea. The noodle dishes are tasty. Friendly but slow service because its all made from scratch.

Na
Review №49

Best Bubble Tea in Madison several years running! Several other drink and snack options including bakery items. Friendly staff. Free WiFi. Lots of outlets to charge your tech. Nice outdoor seating as well. Hidden Gem in Madison.

Ka
Review №50

Delicious bubble tea! I got the mango and it was sweet but not too sweet. She also told us you can customize your sweetness which is nice.

Tr
Review №51

A quaint hidden little gem. The potstickers were delicious as was the egg rolls. The strawberry iced tea was very good. Nice balance of sweet strawberry which allowed the tea to shine as well.

co
Review №52

The best bubble tea in Madison. Yummy food. Great staff.

Ka
Review №53

This is my absolute favorite place to go grab bubble tea because theyll put tapioca bubbles in my mocha!! I love it so much! I would give them six stars if I could. Hopefully theyll introduce boba sometime soon...fingers crossed.

Ar
Review №54

Best boba/bubble tea shop in Madison. The teas are very tasty, and the bubbles/boba is cooked with sugar so it is very tasty.10/10 would go back every time Im in Madison.

Do
Review №55

Always a great place to relax with friends. Delicious drinks!

Sh
Review №56

Super delicious and fresh food! The chicken bao, chicken pot stickers, veggie noodle bowel, and bubble tea were all delicious and freshly prepared. Would go again and recommend to others.

Sa
Review №57

Fantastic tea, and the staff is friendly and quick. Do yourself a favor and order some of the Bao or potstickers, you will not regret it. Love the atmosphere, and I try to come here often.

Fr
Review №58

Best tea shop in Madison! Ive never had tea like the way they brew it ever in my life. They use an espresso style technique that leaves the tea frothy and delicious!

Me
Review №59

They over cooked my wontons but bubble tea was good. Nice staff.

De
Review №60

Not bad however Ive been twice times and both times they had just made more tapioca bubbles so they put those hot bubbles in cold tea which was not appealingHave been there several times since the review above. Giving it four stars now because of those experiences.

Ni
Review №61

Very slow service but most likely because of how busy it was and how understaffed it seemed. I ordered a latte but knew I made a mistake (before I even tried the drink) because what I should have got was a “bubble” tea- it seemed like tea was what they specialized in, not coffee. After receiving my drink order, a hot, large, triple shot latte with almond milk, I was right when I thought I should have ordered an iced “bubble” (with tapioca/ fruit balls) tea because my latte was not very warm and watered down. So, in conclusion, go and get tea here and the food smelled/looked amazing and so maybe try some cuisine was well.

Hu
Review №62

Excellent cafe just off of East Washington in the Eken Park neighborhood. Quality made teas, wonderful customer service, and a great atmosphere. Try their dumplings and a bowl of ramen!

La
Review №63

One of my favorite places in town. Staff are wonderful, the tea is high-quality, and the space is welcoming and comfortable. The black tea with milk and bubbles is one of my favorite drinks there.

De
Review №64

The two of us arrived at 11:21. It may have taken me up to 5 minutes to read their menu before ordering. At 11:58, our drinks arrived. Still havent received our food yet. Okay. Food arrived at 12:03. Delicious and worth the wait.

An
Review №65

My daughter read about a Bobo drink (phonetic). They were generous with their time and knowledge.

Em
Review №66

Really cute little cafe with excellent boba tea and lots of vegan options, especially for a small coffee house menu.

Do
Review №67

Cute cafe with delicious drinks and quick bites to eat. I tried this place out a week ago since it is close to my work and I have been hooked on their lychee tea smoothies with bubbles ever since! I have also tried the bao and dumplings, both of which are tasty. The interior is nice too. Cozy cafe feeling with plenty of outlets to hook up your devices and outside seating for when the weathers nice.

Sc
Review №68

Coffee and atmosphere was outstanding. It took a while to get our drink at a not so busy time otherwise nothing but good things to say.

Na
Review №69

Good service and great food, Ill finally come here after school for study dates or dinner.

Do
Review №70

Would go to this place more if they were able to offer drive through. Good coffee & snacks. Staff is always good, too. Quiet & cozy.

Sh
Review №71

Great tea and food. Nice atmosphere.

Li
Review №72

Best bubble teas in Madison. Although the downtown shops are OK, their bubble texture is often inconsistent. Also has great quality teas and will sweeten them (or un-sweeten) to your satisfaction.

Vu
Review №73

I come here literally any chance I get. Id come here every day if I could, honestly. The atmosphere is amazing, very warm and inviting with group seating or a bar for people who are alone. There is also outdoor seating for those beautiful days! Their food and drink are superb. Fruit teas are super flavorful and refreshing, and they offer such a wide variety. Their coffee isnt bitter, its exotic and full of full, round coffee flavor. Personally, every time I come here I either get iced match tea with bubbles, or iced Taiwan coffee. Their food, while a little expensive in my experience, is very very good. The bao is fluffy and beautifully steamed, Ramen isnt salty and has a unique flavor, and dumplings are so amazing I could die for them. Come here if you like tea, coffee or simple food. You wont regret it!!

Lu
Review №74

Great place but you guys need a new person in the morning on weekdays. Or maybe an extra worker because Ive been waiting for a mocha for 20 mins now. Ridiculous

Me
Review №75

This is a friendly, energetic place that brings in (and keeps) loyal customers with tasty teas.

Sa
Review №76

Love the food and drinks here! Though a few more options for ramen would be nice, but the quality of the food is great!

Kr
Review №77

Best Bubble Tea in WI

Al
Review №78

Super friendly staff. Great little bites - try Taiwanese milk tea with cupcake. Just amazing.

An
Review №79

This place is very cute from the outside but after receiving my “mocha smoothie” with bubbles, I tasted pure powder and the bubbles tasted like pure sugar. Very unappetizing so I drove to the next bubble tea.

MW
Review №80

Great bubble tea drinks, plus steamed buns and dumplings.

Sa
Review №81

Love their tea with bubbles better than any other place in Madison

Mi
Review №82

Sometimes takes a while to get your drink. And they tend to mess up on the receipt/reward. And sometimes mix up your drink for hot or cold. But still love this place!

Ju
Review №83

Lovely and very authentic Taiwanese tea house. The bubbles in the bubble tea are soft and chewy the way their supposed to be.

Sa
Review №84

Ive probably been there 20-30 times so far, almost exclusively ordering their taro milk tea with bubbles. The quality can vary from time to time but on average I like it much better than Kung Fu Tea or Sencha. And when they get it just right its up there with the best Ive ever had anywhere (and Ill usually get some every time I travel someplace). Would highly recommend for taro boba lovers

Ch
Review №85

The bao here are so good! I stumbled upon this place looking for some good boba and was ecstatic to see that it offered so much more! I love how quiet it is during the day, so its a great place to work and relax.

Ky
Review №86

This place is usually amazing, even though the service is quite slow, the boba and the food make it all worth it, but today I asked for a milk smoothie and so did my friend, and when he gave us a tea we asked for a milk smoothie he didn’t acknowledge it and said it WAS a milk smoothie when it really was not. He was also quite grumpy about it. Potstickers were amazing.

Er
Review №87

Great local coffee shop. Ive only had the coffee but Everytime I go in it smells so good like tea.

Sh
Review №88

We come here for the best bubble tea in town, and stay for the great conversations with staff, they are all amazing people!

Ch
Review №89

Thus place has fantastic bubbles. But very often out of them. Really annoying to drive all the way over and theyre out. Their service is also very very slow.

un
Review №90

Great selection of boba tea, good snacks as well

Gr
Review №91

Amazing tea, friendly staff and atmosphere, and has good study and eating space!

Ti
Review №92

The best bubble tea, coffee, and snacks in town! Plus, the prices are right. On top of that, theyre really nice.

Ma
Review №93

Soooo gooood!!!

Te
Review №94

My daughters name is jade and she really wanted to go here so we stopped in and I was really happy with our experience

Kr
Review №95

The coconut milk tea with tapioca bubbles is dope!

Ro
Review №96

Love coming to this place. Friendly faces and great bubble tea!

El
Review №97

Probably the best boba tea cafe in Madison. Would recommend their taro or matcha smoothie.

Ca
Review №98

Tea selection is fantastic and the atmosphere is welcoming and cozy. They also have a nice patio and delicious food.

Na
Review №99

Good range of teas and mix-ins. Ample noodle bowl. Friendly staff. Quiet enough to study or work.Also: several varieties of jiaozi and bao.

De
Review №100

I burn my tongue every time I come here but its well worth it.

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  • Address:2611 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53704, United States
  • Site:http://jademountainteas.com/
  • Phone:+1 608-316-2789
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Bubble tea store
  • Espresso bar
  • Internet cafe
  • Tea house
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:12–6PM
  • Wednesday:12–6PM
  • Thursday:12–6PM
  • Friday:12–6PM
  • Saturday:12–6PM
  • Sunday:Closed
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible seating:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Healthy options:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
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