QTe'a Boba- DuncanOK

Family-owned boba haven. Cozy vibe. Lumpia that hits the spot.

Restaurant Category: Casual boba cafe with Filipino snacks; hangout spot

Menu Highlights:
– Lumpia (often praised; sometimes offered with rice on Fridays)
– Ube tea/latte made with real ube jam; soft tapioca pearls
– Brown sugar milk tea and brown sugar matcha latte
– Fruit teas: strawberry; passion fruit with lychee jelly; mango (including spicy Mexican-style)
– Piña colada smoothie with boba and pineapple jelly
– Fries and popping boba add-ons

Service Highlights:
– Friendly, family-owned feel; many compliments for staff
– Calm, cozy, cute atmosphere with fun lights
– Vintage arcade games; easy place to chill, read, or hang out
– Service often described as excellent; quality compared favorably to big-city shops
– Good spot for a quick post-gym drink and bite

Notes:
– Lumpia loved but a bit pricey for some
– Drinks can take a little time during busier moments
– A few diners felt shy staff could come off as aloof
– Coffee-based drinks may have a slight tea note
– Food menu is on the lighter/quick-bite side

Logistics:
– Inside Chisholm Mall; parking can be tricky at times

Customers come for the boba drinks and stay for the cozy, family-run vibe. Brown sugar milk tea and brown sugar matcha latte get frequent shout-outs, and the ube drinks stand out for using real ube jam with soft, chewy pearls—very much a “tastes like home” moment for Filipino palates. Folks also rave about the fruit teas, from strawberry to passion fruit with lychee jelly, and even a spicy mango option inspired by Mexican flavors. The piña colada smoothie with boba and pineapple jelly surprised some visitors by beating versions they’d had in larger cities. For snacks, lumpia and fries are the go-tos, with some diners mentioning a Friday rice-and-lumpia combo.

Diners enjoy the calm, cute setting, from the fun lighting to vintage arcade games that make it easy to linger, read a book, or let the kids play. Service is often praised as friendly and excellent, and many say the shop brings a welcome sense of nostalgia—especially for those craving Filipino flavors in a small town. Although most experiences are warm and welcoming, some diners mention that shy staff can come off as distant, drinks can take a bit during busy stretches, and lumpia, while delicious, feels a little pricey. A few folks note that coffee-based drinks might carry a faint tea taste, and the food menu leans toward quick bites rather than full meals.

Overall, customers come for the refreshing teas, legit ube, and comforting lumpia, while others appreciate the relaxed hangout scene with games and good vibes. It’s a small-town spot many say rivals big-city boba shops, with the main caveats being occasional wait times, limited savory options, and mall parking that can be hit-or-miss.