Fan Cha
2929 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN
Crema's Take
“This cozy Minneapolis spot serves up creative tea drinks like their Strawberry Overload Tea and matcha lattes at student-friendly prices, with daily specials hitting just $3.49 for a large. What really sets Fan Cha apart is their genuine care—when they ran out of matcha on a DoorDash order, they didn't just apologize, they sent refunds and free drinks to make it right, showing they truly value their community. Pair a signature creative drink with their pastries and you've got the kind of small-batch experience that keeps people coming back to support a business that supports them.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
It’s slightly cheaper than other boba spots on campus and decent quality. I think it’s only worth it if you get the daily special. $3.49 for a large is a great deal especially if you’re a student. Check the monthly schedule on Instagram. The tapioca is hit or miss depending on when they last cooked it.
I ordered some drinks for me and my coworkers through the DoorDash app. I ordered a mango matcha latte for myself and when the drinks arrived, I saw the note Fan Cha left me. They were out of matcha, so they couldn’t make my drink. They refunded me and instead, made me the same drink but without the matcha. I just thought it was such a kind gesture to explain themselves with a handwritten note and refund me. I will definitely be back.
Update 11/30/25: They apologized and gave me refund and free drinks. I appreciate it. I know this business is small and I tried and will try to support them. I dont also want that refund and free drinks just hoped they noticed the mistakes and do it better. Will be back. The girl made my drinks is so friendly and kind. Daily deal are so good. Gotta try ‘em all. On 11/26/25, I asked for 25% sweetness but I got too sweet strawberry lemonades that I couldn’t even finish a half. On 11/29/25, I ordered daily special on Saturday which is jasmine tea with taro milk foam and boba. Daily special says it’s 3.49 Large but I don’t know why I only got a small size.
Tea: Both price and taste is good Cake: Quality and taste is as you would expect. It is just like the picture given. Only thing is depending on who’s on shift the cream you get can be too frothy or dense.
We stopped by Fan Cha and it was such a cool little spot! I tried the Strawberry Overload Tea, not really my thing because of the strong tea flavor, but I can definitely see how others would enjoy it. It did have fresh strawberries in it, which was a nice touch. The Kiwi Basil Tea was super refreshing, light, crisp, and full of fresh basil flavor. Loved how different it tasted compared to typical bubble tea options. But the real winner for me was the Matcha Love dessert. It’s like a soft, spongy cheese cake with this rich matcha sauce on top, seriously so good! I’d come back just for that. Definitely worth checking out if you're into unique tea flavors and great desserts.
Crema Reviews
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