Pom Pom
4999 Old Orchard Shopping Ctr, Skokie, IL
Crema's Take
“This Skokie spot specializes in generous bubble teas and creative drinks with a distinctly Asian influence, drawing particular praise for their smooth Hokkaido milk teas when executed well. The cozy, laid-back atmosphere with beanbags makes it ideal for lingering, though consistency seems to be a challenge—some visitors rave about the quality and hospitality while others note inconsistency in drink preparation and service. The menu delivers authentic flavors reminiscent of Japanese and Korean tea shops, making it worth a visit if you're craving specialty beverages in an intimate setting.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
As a European tourist there I was amazed of the sizes of the bubble teas there, sweet and delicious too!
Always unfriendly, milk tea is low quality and never has good flavor. The workers need to be trained for making drinks and respecting customers. Threw my drink away because it was too warm the ice melted and made it watery.
Waste of $15!! Ordered two large Hokkaido milk teas and they were both watery and tastes like nothing. The service is always minimal even though we still tip, no greetings and no talking at all, we said hello, thank you, and the previous time I came with a different friend the guy literally didn’t speak. So disrespectful. If you hate your job quit… learn how to make bubble tea which is where you work. We literally threw our drinks away without drinking. Bad service and drinks
Wonderful atmosphere and very helpful staff. Tried the Hokkaido tea and it was really smooth and tasty! A welcome addition to the area and will be returning for sure. Update: Wanted to add on that service and great tasting drinks continue to be amazing each time I return!!
Many delicious items on the menu akin to similar shops in Japan or South Korea. It would be nice, however, if there were more seating options than two large beanbags and one tiny table against the wall. Otherwise it is a fun place to visit if one is willing to pay a little more.
Crema Reviews
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