I've been going to Bubble Tea Lab for around three years. It's a cozy spot in Libertyville, IL, and I've had the pleasure to see this small, family-run business evolve throughout the years. I've enjoyed bubble tea for close to a decade. Bubble Tea Lab does this specialty drink justice! In the heart of the Midwest, it's incredibly hard to find the variety of flavors that Bubble Tea Lab carries! My favorites are Blueberry, Chocolate, Matcha, Banana, Taro, and Mango! There are also rare/obscure flavors like Papaya. One can order no boba at all or jellies, popping boba, and tapioca in many popular flavors (I enjoy lychee jelly and mango popping boba). Most importantly, for me personally, they offer about 4 dairy-free alternatives. Those being coconut, almond, soy, and oat milk. As someone who suffers from lactose intolerance, I deeply appreciate a restaurant's understanding of and actions to accommodate people's food allergies/dietary concerns. I've been to other bubble tea spots where I ask about dairy alternatives and the staff looks at me like I'm from a different planet. Bubble Tea Lab is not like this; they are willing and able to accommodate. The staff are all wonderful. I couldn't even imagine anyone having a negative experience in terms of customer service, and staff friendliness is a huge part of why I keep coming back. Also, the atmosphere is so cute. They sell collectable K-pop merchandise, Kawaii culture keychains, Anime/Anime-inspired goods, Mongolian cultural souvenirs, and cute bubble tea plushies of all different colors and sizes. There is always something new in terms of merch, every time I visit. I even tried Chinese Pineapple Cakes for the first time there. Think of a very miniature Chinatown! I recommend Bubble Tea Lab to both bubble tea novices and aficionados; especially to those whom enjoy East Asian culture! If you or a family member/friend have lactose intolerance, yet still want to enjoy bubble tea, look no further! My favorites/recommendations are: Blueberry Milk Tea with mango popping boba and Soy milk, and Chocolate milk tea with almond milk and tapioca.

I’ve been going here for boba for over 2 years. I live in Wisconsin but it’s worth the drive! They have lots of flavor options, the employees are always so kind, and the atmosphere is fantastic! I always get the milk tea but they have smoothies, teas, yogurts, and more. Highly recommend this place!

Very cute shop! They offer a variety of drinks , ice cream, and plushies! The shop itself has so many cute decor, like the hanging umbrellas or whiteboards to write one. They have a self order option, near the door. You order your drink there and customize it as well. It sends you a receipt and sends your order to the kitchen. You can view your order on the TV display.

❤️PUMPKIN SPICE MILK TEA 🧋 ❤️ I was welcomed nicely by the staff lady. She helped my decide on the drink. She recommended me to try Pumpkin spice milk tea. I had no second thoughts. It’s the Pumpkin 🎃 time of the year and seriously why not? She also suggested me to try the chewy lychee as an add on. OMG the drink was phenomenal. I would love to come back for that. The lady was very friendly and shared her new ventures the lake county area. Highly recommend this place for ambiance, drinks and snacks.

I’ll start with the positives! It’s great to have a store—let alone a bubble tea spot—open as late as 11 PM in the suburbs. The interior is very cute and the menu has a nice variety. My sister and I ordered the mango smoothie and green matcha milk tea. The mango smoothie was good, but it tasted more like durian than mango. The green matcha milk tea was just tapioca and sweet water 😭 which would be somewhat acceptable if not for the menu picture, which advertises a very different drink. It may be on us for ordering a less popular item, though..

Bubble Tea Lab is our favorite treat! We love all the combos we can create. The staff is friendly and patient with our young customers. Every time we drop into here it’s a good time. We highly recommend a visit!

ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PLACE) Pumpkin spice is back and it's my favorite everrr. The lady that is here majority of the time is such a sweet person, super friendly and kind. Highly recommend it here!

The vibe here is charming and inviting, with a clean and well-maintained interior that's perfect for sipping on your drink and enjoying some downtime. Of course, the real star of the show here is the tea itself. And let me tell you, it does not disappoint! Every sip is bursting with flavor, with just the right balance of sweetness and creaminess. The bubbles are chewy and satisfying, adding an extra dimension of texture to an already delightful beverage. All in all, I can't recommend this bubble tea shop enough.