Umbrella Tea House

Elektra 4 months ago

I am so grateful to have this tea shop near where I live. I feel like anytime I enter, I’m greeted with an astonishing amount of attention to small detail with how the shop presents itself, and with the overall ambiance of the shop. It’s also the ambience that sets this particular shop apart from any other bubble tea shop i’ve seen around the suburbs where I live, I was able to easily almost read an entire book with my bubble tea side by side as conversations drifted in-store and pedestrians walked gallantly outside. The contrast of this shop existing right by the library definitely adds to it’s peaceful reputation, it’s so fitting! Another thing that’s great about this place is it’s selection of music. I’ve noticed how every song seems to tie together almost like a poem, and my friends and I love that about this place. I’d never expect a song playing I dislike. And while the drinks themselves are on the pricey side, it’s definitely worth the price. It would be interesting seeing more discounts based on how many drinks you buy or even a daily or weekly drink speciality maybe even tailored to the season. Presto, Umbrella House!

Deplorable Rob 8 months ago

Tried this place in late March last year after wandering around Woodfield Mall and was quite pleased with the bubble tea as well as the venue itself. Like many boba houses we've been to, UTH has lotsa options whether bubble tea, milk/milk tea, fruit tea, green tea, smoothies, coffee, frappes, soda, waffles........ They do boba well here and definitely yummy. My now 10-year-old son who I introduced bubble tea to just before the age of 3 loves bubble tea but really just taro. I like a few flavors myself as does my 5-year-old son. I really adore the aesthetic of this venue. Majority of bubble tea joints I've been to usually are well decorated providing a chill atmosphere but the interior decorators definitely nailed it here. A definite must if you're into bubble tea, clean dining area, great tea at fair prices and friendly service here. I live pretty far northeast in Lake Co just a few miles south of the WI border but are in the area 4-5x a year so I'll gladly stop in again.

Amaia Criselle a year ago

I absolutely love wintermelon milk teas! And having it here, it was so yummy!! It was perfectly sweet with the tea flavor still there! And the tapioca was great texture. I wish I didn’t live so far away, this would be new go to! Staff was nice, and the shop itself had a beautiful aesthetic.

Julia Gawronska Edited 3 months ago

06/11/2026 EDIT: We have been coming to Umbrella Tea nearly every Saturday for the past three years, and at this point it genuinely feels like a second home. The quality of the drinks is remarkably consistent, and everything we have tried has been delicious. The owner is incredibly welcoming, and the staff is always friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to help. This place is truly one of a kind, and I recommend it to friends whenever I get the chance. If you’re looking for a cozy, low key café where you can relax, enjoy great drinks, and have a conversation without feeling rushed, this is the place. Our favorites: Thai Milk Tea with boba and milk pudding, the Cheese Bubble Waffle, and the Vietnamese Egg Coffee. ⸻ We come here almost every weekend, and it remains our favorite coffee and tea spot. The drinks are always fantastic, the staff is patient and kind, and the Cheese Bubble Waffle is absolutely mind blowing. We have tried many cafés over the years, but this one keeps us coming back. ❤️

Jo-Anne Gentallan Edited 3 years ago

The decorations of this place is very beautiful. The colors are vibrant and cheerful so it’s great for taking pictures. It’s the kind of place where you want to take your date to or just hang out with your friends. The drinks are pretty good but wish they had a hot option for the bubble tea. I tried the waffles and I wasn’t too crazy about it. I probably wouldn’t order it again. Overall, we will come back and try other bubble tea flavors.