Gong Cha Davis Square
414 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA
Crema's Take
“This Davis Square spot has mastered the art of being a comfortable third space, with plenty of tables and reliable wifi that keeps laptop warriors coming back for hours without feeling rushed. The drinks shine here—their specialty teas like taro milk tea and passionfruit yogurt slush are consistently well-executed, and the baristas (regulars rave about Lily and Vinny) bring genuine warmth to each order, making the experience feel personal rather than transactional. It's the kind of place where you can grab something quick and delicious on your way out or settle in for an afternoon of work, knowing you'll be greeted with friendly, helpful service.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
I love this place! It's the perfect spot to come in, get a little drink, and get work done! There are a lot of tables so theres always somewhere to sit and do work. The baristas are always kind and helpful, and I've never had a drink that was made poorly. Overall great spot!
Lily and Vinny at Gong Cha Davis Square were fantastic. We ordered a Taro milk tea and a passionfruit yoghurt slush, both were delicious. Great service, friendly energy, and perfectly made drinks.
Had many delicious drinks here, and it is conveniently close to my house.the staff is always friendly, and make drinks quickly.
Gong Cha in Davis Square is usually a favorite of mine, but this time, they really dropped the ball. I ordered a Taro Milk Tea with pearls for delivery, and when it arrived—no pearls. Honestly, that’s half the fun of the drink! The pearls are what make bubble tea special, adding that chewy texture to balance the creamy, sweet taro flavor. Without them, it just felt incomplete. What made it worse was that this was a delivery order. If I were in the store, it would’ve been an easy fix, but when it’s delivered, you’re kind of stuck. I had already paid for the drink, plus the delivery fee and tip, so it’s frustrating when the order isn’t right. You expect everything to be double-checked before it goes out, especially since you don’t have the chance to fix it on the spot. Don’t get me wrong—Gong Cha’s drinks are usually great, and I’ve never had a problem before. But this experience made me think twice. I didn’t want to go through the hassle of calling the store, explaining the issue, and figuring out if I could even get a replacement or refund. It just left me feeling a little let down. I’ll probably order from them again because I love their drinks, but I really hope they’re more careful next time. Delivery orders especially need to be spot-on, because fixing mistakes isn’t easy when the customer’s at home.
Tea is great and service was super friendly and helpful. I love the star boba; they are cute and have a nice fruity flavor. There are comfy spots to sit and they also have wifi!
Crema Reviews
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