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Chatime - Dinkytown
321 14th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414, United States
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Chatime - Dinkytown
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Ke
Review №1

I had lavender bubble tea and do not recommend it. It was too sweet even at 80% sweetness. And the taste was too blend.

Mi
Review №2

Great service! Very Helpful staff!

tr
Review №3

My booba tea was amazing realy loved the taste of the small squishy balls popping in my mouth ☺

Mi
Review №4

Always has tasty boba tea that comes out fast and never disappoints

Al
Review №5

WHERE DO I EVEN START!!!!! Cheesecake so good I eat it with my barehands! The folks that work here are unbelievably talented and have great costumer service despite being in probably the wildest part of Minneapolis. Even with a mask on you can see the smile on their faces.I couldn’t do it forsure ! Do they get a break? Because zoo wee mama they be working their tails off! Thumbs up to them!!!

Em
Review №6

Hey Sam Johnson can you please get a life. The fact that your only thrill in life is observing people work is pathetic. Anyways… love this place, so yummy.P.S. please check your grammar

Ni
Review №7

I love this store! I have ordered the same drink multiple times in the last week because it’s so good. My favorite is the Thai tea with pearls so yummy

Il
Review №8

The drinks are a bit colder than expected but I just asked dor less ice. The drinks are very sweet so id get about 50 percent sweetness. The staff is super nice and were helping me out when I couldnt decide. Great place!

Ch
Review №9

Cold brew & Splenda 🔥. Some of the workers r goofs tho, the same goes 4 the customers, matter of fact u could say that 4 most of the new generation. Too much 👄 and 📱 & not enough 🧠 and 👂s.

Mi
Review №10

As a visitor from Nashville, I was pleasantly surprised by how good their bubble teas were. Although it’s ok a pricier side, it’s comparable to other bubble tea places in Minneapolis. The toppings are delicious, and for first timers I would recommend their Thai tea. Overall, very nice location and delicious bubble tea. Would’ve given 5 stars, had I not tasted authentic boba from Japan and Taiwan.

Jo
Review №11

Will update if I have a better visit next time

sh
Review №12

Great selection of bubble teas. I am specially fond of their sakura tea. If you are going there first time ask for 50% of regular sugar level.

sa
Review №13

This place is staffed by kids who couldnt out-think my dog. If you havent been there to watch these einsteins manage a customer rush, its something that must be seen to be believed. They yap to each other about complete nonsense, scroll their phones, develop acute anxiety, and make every person in the store wait 30 minutes for a drink thats 8 times what a reasonable price might be. One time I was there when the cup sealer lid machine broke and oh. my. god....the problem-solving skills of these future failed tik tok influencers was next level. Dont go for the food...go for the anthropology. See society crumble in real time.

Ge
Review №14

Our teas were good. It took a little stirring to get the sugar mixed around, but we liked it!

Ra
Review №15

About $6/person for a tasty optional-sugar-level beverage. Other edibles available.

Li
Review №16

They do not seem to put a lot of effort into precautions for COVID-19. How does a place like this not offer curbside pick up? Placing an order online is meaningless as one still has to walk all the way inside the store passing by every customer and employee on the way. Also, some of their employees are on the rude side. There are other places to get your bubble tea fix safely.

Bi
Review №17

The options and combinations at ChaTime are endless!!They offer milk teas, fruit teas, smoothies, lemon breeze, milk coffee, tea lattes, fresh teas and fruity qq with many toppings to choose from!!The Sparkling Hibiscus Lemon is one of my favorites and the new Violet Breeze its a must try!

Em
Review №18

I got the taro milk tea doesnt have any tea taste at all.... Its more like powder taro flavored milkshake! Not really worth the $6 for that drink. Maybe its better to stick with the original milk tea, since they uses powder stuff not from fresh fruit or can fruit.

An
Review №19

Very helpful staff and very good tea!

Pi
Review №20

My favorite place to get tea, made fast and affordable, lots of options, huge menu.

Ry
Review №21

No matter where, bubble tea is always good. Chat time gets the drinks out quickly, has plenty of flavors, and has a rewards program for free drinks! Although, I would definitely recommend getting the sweetness reduced to 50% or lower as the drinks are fairly sweet.

Jo
Review №22

Great pineapple coconut smoothie

Sa
Review №23

The best macaroons ever. Oh and Tea!

lo
Review №24

I asked for extra popping Boba and only got the bare minimum amount of popping boba.

Ab
Review №25

I come here all the time!

Re
Review №26

I always order a signature milk tea with pearls. Love it The photo is strawberry with pearls.

Ch
Review №27

This place has the bomb 👌 bubble tea smoothies!! So much flavor, tons of options, and they are relatively inexpensive. I highly recommend this place. If you are in the area definitely stop in and check it out. Parking near Chat time is the ONLY downside...pick the time of day carefully...unless you dont mind walking a good distance. Enjoy

Al
Review №28

The staff here is so friendly! and the bubble tea isnt bad either. the overall atmosphere is decent for doing work, but i wouldnt bring a friend here to just hang out.

Ga
Review №29

Drinks very delicious sl nice

ch
Review №30

Drove all the way across town to take the kids here for some boba tea as a last resort due to other places were closed. The Staff seemed nice but does not seem to know how to make a boba tea- smoothie. And for some reason they did not know how or wasnt able to mix flavors. But went ahead and bought three smoothie/ boba tea. The first two that was done first seemed to be ok and were like a slushie but the last one had very little ice so it was basically a juice tea with little crushed ice at the top.

Ka
Review №31

Bad service on Wednesday morning

Du
Review №32

Nice place and good drinks

ja
Review №33

Clean and not to packed on a snowy March Monday. Had the taro milk tea and was delighted to taste a familiar Taro drink and not be disappointed. Wish I would of asked for less ice though. Overall amazing experience staff was clean and kept. Music was nice and refreshing and to the current times. 5 out of 5 stars

Ra
Review №34

Very willing to explain the menu.Good drink

Al
Review №35

Just as it was back in Australia, Chatime is my favourite spot here in the Twin Cities for a sweet, flavoured, iced-tea in the warm summer months. Just kidding: the calendar holds no sway over my rate of consumption... I pop in just as often when there is snow on the ground as I do when there is not!

Jo
Review №36

This is a nice place. They have lots of flavor options and the staff is very friendly. Their bubble tea is pretty good, but there are better places on campus.

Ke
Review №37

Ive been there 5 times and everytime I go, the staff works fast and are always friendly. I highly recommend this chatime. Also, their boba tea is very consistent when it comes to taste. If the line is long, its still worth the wait!

Jo
Review №38

Nice little place with nice employees and good drinks.

tr
Review №39

I always ordered signature tea and to day I bought at Dinkytown, she to put to much ice for both signature I ordered, and the taste isn’t there .. so water down cause to much ice in it.. disappointed for all drive from Richfield to this place .. isn’t worth my effort at all 😂

Me
Review №40

Still my favorite bubble tea in the twin cities. Lots of options, a few Japanese snacks, and a seating area thats good for visiting or studying (busy during the school year, just like anything in Dinkytown)

El
Review №41

Walked in and was instantly met with a lovely smell of all sorts of teas mixing together. Service was speedy, people were friendly, and the floors were clean despite the rather wet weather!Tea was good, if a little spendy. We knew that going in though, so all was well! Worth visiting again.

Ru
Review №42

Pretty good bubble tea, I got the nutella thai tea. Little too sweet but Im sure that can be adjusted.

Ja
Review №43

Nice place to study on campus. The menu has a nice variety of drinks and the baristas are super friendly

We
Review №44

Always love their signature milk tea and their drink of the month! Great place to hangout. Highly recommended.

Be
Review №45

Delicious a** bubble tea, i go here once a week, and i am never disappointed. It smells good in there, the staff is quick and friendly, its clean, and its the best bang for your buck boba around.

Ju
Review №46

Absolutely my favorite place on campus! I love this place. I liked their old location better, but still love the tea. I think its the best boba in MN.

Sh
Review №47

They have pretty good variety, but I find that their drinks are very sugary. The first time I went I got the regular sweetness of the strawberry milk tea, and it was so unbearably sweet I had to throw it away. The next time I went, I got a pomegranate black tea at 30% sweetness, and it tasted pretty good. However, the 30% sweetness level was about the same as Senchas 75% sweetness Id say. They also dont have aloe as a topping choice, which was kind of sad for me but they did have coconut jellies! The store itself had a nice atmosphere. They offer a variety of board games, so you could definitely spend awhile there playing games with friends. Overall, its decent, but for an area with so many bubble tea joints, it would not be my first choice.

Me
Review №48

Great atmosphere and quick, friendly service. A good place to hang out or study, although its usually hot in summer. I recommend the jasmine milk tea and the macarons.Dont forget they they have a happy hour in the morning, and on Tuesdays you can get two punches on your loyalty card instead of one!

Em
Review №49

Nice place. Nice staffs. I got to do my own stuff quietly until 11:00pm, which is their closing time. Will come back again when I need some private time.

Mi
Review №50

Great place, employees are friendly and the drinks are delicious! Love this place

Pa
Review №51

Always great tea and boba pearls. Everyone is very nice who works there.

On
Review №52

My go to bubble tea shops! Friendly and fast!

J
Review №53

Among all the bubble tea places, I like this place the best because they allow you to choose the level of sweetness of your drink. I wish they had one more level between “30%” and “no sugar “.

Il
Review №54

It used to he a great place before they moved.Yesterday, my order was lost, lines are huge, and drinks taste deluted.

vi
Review №55

Nice vibe cool staff 👍 very delicious

Br
Review №56

Friendly with a good range of options! Parking can be a little tricky but not impossible. A great stop in Dinkytown.

In
Review №57

Good tea and you can pick the sweetness of any drink you get which is a major plus.

In
Review №58

Great employees with good service

Ca
Review №59

Flavors are good, if a little too sweet. I get 50-80% sweetness on all my drinks here. Seating is nice and the environment is generally nice.

Sr
Review №60

Drinks are too sweet..even after asking for 50%

Na
Review №61

Love their white peach green tea. they have great tapioca pearls too

Mi
Review №62

Great place to study and hangout with friends. Near the U of M campus which is a plus. My boba tea tasted great! Service was good as well. Dont recommend coming here if you drive though. There is no free street parking. Theres a lot on the side behind Chatime that costs $4 for the first hour.

Y
Review №63

Amazing summer drinks! Tried their Açaí berry Spritz. Great service!

Sh
Review №64

They let you choose the sweetness level of your drink! Which is great because most bubble tea drinks are way too sweet for me.

Ja
Review №65

Chatime has the most uniquely flavored signature milk tea. I always want to Branch out and try different menu options when I go, but their signature tea is just too good. The sitting area is spacious and some tables along the wall have outlets for working on a laptop. But the music is often loud and obnoxious in that corner so its a bit annoying.

Ta
Review №66

Good tea, nice size boba though a little heavy on the pearls.

Br
Review №67

Usually I love chatime Dinkytown. The drinks are amazing and the customer service is usually great. But I visited the location on Tuesday evening (8/27) and did NOT enjoy my experience. The brunette helping me was very condescending. I asked for a small açaí berry sprits and with a very rude tone she said “we only have regular or large and it’s pronounced “açaí”. She was very demeaning and from now on if she is working I won’t be there.

PY
Review №68

Love their Sakura milk tea! Best bubble tea place, definitely recommend

Sy
Review №69

Slow but tasted good

cr
Review №70

Relly fast service REAL GOOD

Mi
Review №71

Staff was polite. Wide variety of drinks options, all pretty tasty. A little pricy, definitely take advantage of double punch Tuesday (for their punch cards)

If
Review №72

Thank you Jonathan Chong!I appreciate your willingness to resolve the matter I had.

Wi
Review №73

This is the only place used lactose milk on their bubble tea, love it cause with no worry about getting the wrong order.

Ki
Review №74

My go to place for bubble tea. Best in the Twin Cities IMHO.

Wo
Review №75

Best bubble tea on campus, well worth a trip to dinky

El
Review №76

Youre better off going around the corner to Kung Fu Tea, which is more authentically Chinese/Taiwanese. That being said, I love bubble tea, and if they sell it, Ill buy it! One advantage of this place is that the atmosphere is more relaxing - this could be a place to get some work done on your laptop if youre into that.

Az
Review №77

Typical chatime. Drinks are as expected. Just expect to see students studying in here

Er
Review №78

They wont keep tapioca pearls ready in the later part of the day. Their sign says bubble tea, apparently its only when they feel like it.

Ji
Review №79

Chatime is my favorite bubble tea ever! But this location is not the best. Parking is difficult and staff are not as friendly. The Mall of America location is my favorite!

Fa
Review №80

The notella coffee with bubble tea is awesome. Definitely recommend it

Ni
Review №81

Seems like a popular place, especially among asian students. They have good teas there and have made the most out of a small space.

br
Review №82

Love the Brown sugar latte, with less sugar.

Ma
Review №83

Love this place! It has a printer for public use, and a bunch of games. Sometimes smells weird though.

Er
Review №84

I love me some boba tea and Chatime does it right. I usually get the Jumbo size tea and although they dont always give me the same number of stamps (on my punch card, sometimes they give me 2, sometimes only 1...) they do everything else right. Beware though! This location is no longer open, they have moved to the South Minneapolis area.UPDATE: Chatime no longer has the Jumbo size tea! Me soooo sad! Everyone else get sad with me and then maybe they will bring it back! Please bring it back! The Jumbo size was the best treat! I used to get that and then have it be my lunch! Haha! It was the best! No seriously, I loved them. ❤️

Jo
Review №85

Expect to pay 5 dollars per drink, but environment is nice and staff are quick to make the tea.

Co
Review №86

Amazing tea, great atmosphere. Charging ports everywhere. That alone is 5 stars

Ab
Review №87

Nice bubble tea and boba .. fun place with lots of board games and youth crowd.Always go for promo boba tea $5 for 2. 59% price

V
Review №88

They make drinks pretty fast and its a really cozy environment to hangout or to do homework.

Ku
Review №89

Very friendly staff, great food choices

An
Review №90

🗣Best bubble tea in the Dinkytown area!🗣Their boba are perfectly chewy and sweet compared to Kung Fu Tea’s and Boba King’s (theirs taste almost plastic-y). Although they don’t offer a cheese milk foam topping (like Feng Cha), it’s still my favorite place to get bubble tea and hang out or do homework late into the evening. Friendly customer service and great atmosphere, if I could give more stars I would💕💘💞💐💗🌺🌸💓💖

Ju
Review №91

Tea is good, but had their bubble waffle, came out raw, asked them to remake, came out raw again. Dont bother ordering waffles there

St
Review №92

Great tea, great service, great respect, great staff.

Ca
Review №93

Milk tea is all the rage right now and this place is great for it. Inexpensive and a great variety of milk tea.

Me
Review №94

Great place. Best bubble tea in Minnesota. Love the choice of sugar

Ca
Review №95

Yummy tea, and its a chill space to chat. They have board games too which is a nice touch while youre waiting.

Ke
Review №96

The cashier was nice and correctly rung up my orders, but the barista did not follow the measurements I asked for. I understand mistakes happen, but ordering the same thing twice and making the same mistake twice is a bit much.EDIT: Two days after Chatime reached out to me with their response to my review, Ive emailed them and havent heard a thing. I would gladly change my review if they really made it right like the response claimed. Please do not say you want to fix something and then go silent, thats not great business practice.2nd EDIT: A representative reached out and while there were some bumps in the process, everything was solved and is all good now.

Me
Review №97

Delicious tea I like a milk tea with half the sweetness with piping boba

Ch
Review №98

First try was in mall of america and it was good but the cashier is not friendly.

Je
Review №99

I have a oolong Milk tea with Boba. The Boba is very chewy. It tastes good.

Ni
Review №100

If you love bubble tea, you gotta visit this one!

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  • Address:321 14th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414, United States
  • Site:http://chatimemn.com/
  • Phone:+1 612-354-3727
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Bubble tea store
  • Espresso bar
  • Tea house
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–9PM
  • Tuesday:11AM–9PM
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:12–6PM
  • Friday:12–6PM
  • Saturday:11AM–7PM
  • Sunday:11AM–9PM
Service options
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
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
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible seating:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restroom:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Family-friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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