I work across the street from this place and have often wondered if they were any good. Curiosity got me today, and I ventured over and to my surprise... this place is just what I needed.
The group on line in front of us was going hard, ordering the Thai tea.. they declared it the best drink in the house. I sampled it and some Taro tea, and I was sold... Taro tea was the winner, slightly sweeter, with some pineapple jelly in the bottom. I have found a new spot in walking distance from work...
I will definitely be back because the owner was super friendly.. excellent customer service, great suggestions, and a delicious drink. Thai tea next I think.
signed one happy lady.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–10
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
This place is amazing. I cannot stress that enough. The lady in charge of the restaurant is incredibly nice and all around just a very pleasant person, and she has literally made the most delicious French crepe I've ever had. Lemon green tea with crystal boba was the icing on the cake. Definitely go here! (I would've included a picture of the crepe, but I ate it too quickly)
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Strawberry
Delightful business in every way. Every drink I’ve gotten here is scrumptious. The honeydew is perfect for my partner who finds that other places make honeydew taste like bubble gum. Gigi Tea Time makes it light and refreshing. I order a cocoa tea with coffee jelly and cheese topping that is delicious and not for everyone! You can’t go wrong here and it’s worlds apart from any other boba.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Honey Oolong Milk Tea
While visiting RVA from D.C., my wife had a bubble tea craving. Luckily, the city has plenty of options, but Gigi Tea Time was rated highest. So we went.
And we’re so glad we did! There was easy street right out front. The shop is small, but does have a restroom and a seating area on the second floor.
The man behind the counter was very nice and walks you through the large menu of Taiwanese-style bubble tea. I order a large creylon black tea latte with boba. The regular wasn’t too sweet- well balanced!
Stopped by Gigi's while in town this evening per reccomendation of a local friend, and as a former heavy bubble tea drinker, this place EASILY has the freshest tasting tea I've ever had. The owner is very kind and she and her husband work hard for their small business. This place gets way less traffic than it should.
Don't let the smoke and mirrors of the corporate chain bubble tea places in the surrounding vicinity fool you. Gigi's is hands down the best in the area 🙏🏽
Service
Take out
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Good food, nice people, and a comfortable and fun atmosphere! The Chinese crepe was delicious, and we tried 4 drink types--all great. The lychee smoothie from the secret menu was my favorite, and the pineapple jellies just made it better. We will definitely be back!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Lychee Black Tea
This is absolutely the best bubble tea place in the city. I’ve tried most if not all of them and no one else has the combination of great tea and really good boba. At most places the boba is either bland or sickening sweet. At Gigi it has a really nice subtle sweetness and perfect texture.
I particularly like the tea lattes, especially the Thai tea, but there’s a selection of delicious dairy free milk teas too. If you can handle the dairy, definitely try the Thai - I’m kind of addicted to them.
As other reviewers have said, the owner is awesome too - super friendly and great customer service.
Skip the flashy chain places that are everywhere now - Gigi is way way better!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
I absolutely adore Gigi Tea Time! My sister and I would come here for a quick bite to eat and tea whenever we got the chance. The owners of the store are so kind! Anything you order here will be amazing. I especially love the Coco milk tea and the crepe! They offer food items like chicken, Chinese burger, waffle, and more. If you are looking for a dessert they have cakes and more available. They also introduce new items to their menu from time to time. I am no longer in the area but next time I am, this will be one of the first places I go!
I got the black tea latte with boba. Really deep tea aroma, and I liked the sweetness level of the boba. I chatted a bit with the store owner, she is from Dalian like my mom’s side! She was very friendly. I will be back whenever I’m in town.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Honestly, I've been biased for Gigi Tea for a long time, but for good reasons both personal and objective. If you want excellent quality tea, or a really gorgeous sweet treat in the boba sphere, this is where you go, full stop. There are plenty of other boba tea shops in Richmond, mostly chain places, and tragically close to Gigi Tea as well as VCU campus, but this locally owned business is really a gem. The owner is very kind and wonderful to chat with, the vibes of the shop are chill and comforting, and I may be repeating myself, but the tea cannot be beat. Just be sure to ask for less or no sugar when getting actual tea if you are a tea enjoyer :). This place honestly deserves a lot more business than it gets with how good the drinks are, especially compared to some other places. It is a bit farther from campus, but super worth it, and reasonably priced. It's a nice open space with a lot of plants and cool tea objects that feels comfortable to wait and relax in. Did I mention the tea is good? It's really good, they don't miss.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Honey Oolong Milk Tea
