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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


A cup of Happy Lemon’s boba in the Evanston shop.

The Daily Explains: How do Evanston boba options stack up?

May 13, 2025

In a city with no shortage of boba shops, it’s easy to wonder if Evanston has hit peak tapioca quantities. With some students feeling overwhelmed with options, The Daily has crunched the numbers...

TE’AMO Boba Bar drinks come in bottles resembling soda cans.

Chicago-owned bubble tea store to join Evanston’s packed boba scene

March 10, 2025

Chicago-based bubble tea franchise TE’AMO Boba Bar will replace Latin fusion restaurant Mas Salud on Clark Street. TE’AMO has more than a dozen locations in Illinois as well as shops in four other...

Everything Evanston: Behind the boba in downtown Evanston

Everything Evanston: Behind the boba in downtown Evanston

May 14, 2024

Explore some of Evanston’s boba shops on today’s episode of Everything Evanston. [nat sound: entering boba shop] SHAE LAKE: In a college town, it’s not unusual to see a bright, bubbly storefront...

Happy Lemon’s wide array of flavors and colorful atmosphere have earned it the title of Best Boba.

Best Boba: Happy Lemon

February 26, 2024

Whether you’re craving something lemony or milky, a slushy or a smoothie, or even just a crisp waffle, Happy Lemon is sure to satisfy. With its yellow decor and quintessential smiling lemon logo,...

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Evanston Boba stores showcase variety, competition

November 20, 2023

Bubble tea, or boba, continues to be a popular beverage choice in Evanston. Since 2019, four boba locations have opened in the city, and two — Brew Coffee Lab and CM Chicken — recently opened their...

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