Cha Community

We love Cha Community! Their drink selection is incredible, and their matcha is hands-down our favorite. We’ve been to a lot of boba shops, but the texture and flavor of their boba is some of the best we’ve had. They also have amazing food options—our go-to is always the dumplings. What really sets Cha Community apart, though, is the atmosphere. It’s such a rare find: a place with fantastic food and drinks that also feels warm, welcoming, and genuinely safe to hang out in. We can’t recommend Cha Community enough—absolutely worth a visit 💕

Cha Community is my belly’s happy place. 💚 They are truly the embodiment of community; Welcoming, intentional, and full of soul. Their matcha is absolutely unmatched, the dumplings are unreal, and the Vietnamese pancakes are next-level every single time. You can taste the care and love in everything they serve. Whether you’re stopping in for comfort food, connection, or just a peaceful moment in Waco, Cha Community always delivers. A genuine gem.

The food is amazing! I swear the boxes were like 3 lbs. I loved the Japanese chickpea curry with rice, dumplings, slaw, and cucumber salad. Awesome vegan option. My husband got the pork meal with rice slaw and dumplings and also enjoyed it. It does take a bit to get your food, maybe 15-20 minutes, but so worth it.

I've been coming to Cha Community since they opened at the Farmers Market in 2018. I LOVE their food options, especially the pork belly bao. Their dumplings are to die for and I usually go with a jasmine green tea boba or the way coco. If it's cold, their hot chai is so good. Clean, beautiful space, great for meeting with friends or even having a meeting. I've done several lunch meetings there and it's a perfect spot to go. Friendly staff and amazing owners! Go and try everything, you won't regret it!

Cha Community is literally a staple Greater Waco area! There are very few places that are full of such kind and inviting people that I've ever experienced, and they go out of their way to love and care on people in amazing ways. The co-owner Devin is a former local high school teacher who gives back to the community and students at every possibility. He's been a a major supporter of the local Waco ISD comic con style event, and is just amazing! This company loves and supports their staff in amazing ways! I wish every local business was an amazing and kind as Cha Community! On top of all that, their food is amazing and I can get my boba tea just like I like it. My daughter's literally ask me two or three times a week when we can go back for more dumplings. Five stars 🤩!

Amazing area for boba, lunch, group gatherings, study dates, etc. Devin and Jaja (owners) are amazing people and really support the Waco and Baylor community. The staff here are really sweet and caring. Amazing place to grab boba drinks, matcha, dumplings, vegetarian food, or just to find your community.

Absolutely in love with this place! It’s not every day you find a flower shop that also serves boba tea. And they do both incredibly well. The shop is charming, the vibe is peaceful, and the staff are super friendly and helpful. You can tell they really care about both their blooms and their brews. Highly recommended!

I haven't been to this location but I have gotten Tea from Cha. Devin is a great entrepreneur and a great person. The looseleaf tea is authentic and the staff were nice enough to ship it to me at no extra charge. They even put in a little note too. They are essential to Waco. Thank you for all you do! 谢谢我的朋友！

I'm from the Bay Area so naturally -- I'm a boba snob. I have to call out good boba when I have it especially if it's out of the competing foodie scene of California. We spent the afternoon venturing through Waco, and wanted to pick up a refresher before heading back to the house. The consensus in the car was to stop for boba. This shop itself is super spacious and offers plenty of seating to get some laptop time in. We ordered our drinks based on the recommendations from the barista and were well on our way within 10 minutes of stopping in. My tea was not too sweet just as I requested and the toppings were generously added based on preferences. Would definitely recommend if you're in the area. Support local small businesses y'all!

I was surprised that Cha Community was right across from Splendid Oaks. I didn't recognize it until I found it on Google Maps. My friend shared that their food was legit, so we decided to stop by for lunch. We ordered pork belly, Taiwanese cold noodles, coffee, and sparkling blood orange lemonade. Everything was good, but the Taiwanese noodles were surprisingly spicy! They were delicious and flavorful, but the spice threw me off a bit. We enjoyed everything, as it was far better than I expected. We will be stopping by again to try other items on the menu!

I love this tea shop! It's so cute and the vibe so chill. Parking might be a little confusing, you can park at the open lot across the street. We were visiting from Dallas and needed a cozy spot to read, get a drink, do some drawing, this place was very comfortable. I got a chai latte with almond milk and it was perfect. I wish we hadn't just eaten lunch because I didn't get to try the savory snacks (Taiwanese snacks are the best!). We already decided we were going to hit this place up first the next time we are in the area.

Dumplings were tasty. Wish they served with beef and not just pork. Tea with mango bubbles was delicious.

I heart cha community! The octopus balls were mega yum and the book shelf has a great assortment of books

It was a warm day so to cool off we drove here to get refreshed. Just made a quick stop to order cold drinks. I had the Wacoco Organic coconut black tea with a house sweetener and oat milk tea and mango popping boba. My son had Bee U Green Tea, Jasmine green tea with strawberry puree. Well my drink was delicious with every silent popping mango boba inside my mouth made my warm day entertaining and cool!!!

My favorite Boba place in Waco! As a Baylor student I love when they have the boba truck on campus! The Waco location is a really nice study spot with very friendly staff. Fun place to hang out with friends and play games too. Their dumplings are really good and I also love their takoyaki! My go to drink is the Jasmine milk tea or the Wacoco.

The boba hits just right. Surprised that Waco has a legit boba shop. The place has a lot of open tables to study and the wifi is reliable. Note, the parking lot is the sandy lot across from Cha Community. You can also just park along the street in front of the place.

Stopped in on a drive through Waco, and this place almost made me think about staying in town for a while. Probably the best curry dish I've ever had. The cabbage was the perfect addition to the curry, which wasn't as flavorful on its own. The portion size was pretty large for $10 and left me feeling full for the rest of the day. I also had a strawberry matcha latte at 50% sweetness, which I'd recommend getting a bit sweeter if that's what you're after. The interior felt really trendy and cozy, and there were a few children's books available in English and Mandarin to flick through while waiting. They also offer a small selection of pan dulce by the register, which looked very tempting.

Great atmosphere, awesome food, delicious boba! This local spot is homie and welcoming.

After visiting Magnolia we wanted to get some boba for the road before heading back to Austin . There is parking a cross the street and a few spots in the front. The recommended not to park on the side because it belongs to another business and you will get towed The shop is cute and a nice place to sit and study . The drink itself was not that great. The tea was ok but the boba didn't have that chewy consistency and were a bit on the hard side . Unfortunately this is one of the few boba places around the Waco area

Where do I begin?!? Our experience with Devin and Cha Community who catered our daughter's wedding in Waco, Texas at the Palladium was absolutely wonderful! From our first contact to closing the doors after the reception: there are not enough stars!! Everything and everyone arrived on time! Set up seemed effortless and smooth. The food was delicious! We had dumplings, cold noodles, pork bellies, Gua bao, chick pea curry, and cucumber salad (soo many people loved the cucumber salad!!) ALL was OMG delicious! The servers were kind, pleasant and so helpful and Devin stayed to help and make sure everything went perfectly! We also used a Boba Tea Bar and it was truly enjoyed by all! I highly recommend using Cha Community to cater your next event! Thank you Davin and Jaja - you have done Waco proud!

Waco Cha Went to the store front next to Alpha Omega, their service was very quick and good. Galaxy Lemonade was a purple color lemonade, was okay nothing that would get me excited. Milk Tea with Boba is a favorite among the college crowd and they will come back for their Boba drinks. They generally are at the Saturday and Sunday Farmers Market. Some of their t-shirts are fun and popular.

My friend and I had seen this place on Instagram, so we stopped by when we were hanging out in Waco. Drinks: 5/5 I got the galaxy lemonade, which was really good! It was refreshing, and it wasn't too tart. My friend got the strawberry matcha, and she said that it tasted good too. Boba: 3/5 The boba itself had a subtle hint of sweetness, which made it tasty! Unfortunately the texture of it was way too soft, instead of being firmer and chewier like I've typically had at other boba places.

Great tasting Matcha and Boba! The place is cute, love the bar sitting in front of the window. Perfect for a gloomy day! Great customer service!.

Wasn't a big fan of boba until i came to this place!! Now I'm obsessed, especially with the brown sugar boba! The staff is super friendly and the place is so cute and cozy!! Would recommend to anyone who needs a new regular boba place!

Great drinks. We had the Brown sugar boba and the Thai Tea and they were both delicious. We have been looking for a good boba spot and this is the best we've been to in Waco. Great environment as well.

They always have great food, drinks, and friendly service! I took my girlfriend for the first time today and the food was so good she didn't even notice she was eating the paper along with her bao bun. We had a nice meal and a nice laugh.

Cha Community is amazing! The drinks are great and the food, as well! Inside is cozy, with character. Service was professional and prompt. They also have books and games to keep you/your family entertained. I love this place!

TLDR; Best Boba in Waco, period! Get some ASAP. My Favorites: Vietnamese Coffee (25% Sweetened, Extra Boba ); Milky Way (25% Sweetened, Extra Boba); Galaxy Lemonade . I've been to multiple boba places in Waco, and the care and dedication Waco Cha puts into crafting their drinks definitely shows - I haven't gotten something that I HAVEN'T liked yet! I also have introduced friends who don't like Boba to Waco Cha and they love the drinks too, even without the Boba. Vibe of the store is really chill, too. This is a 5-star Waco gem with a great mission to help build strong communiTEA! Love it!

Anyone that knows me knows I love boba tea. Waco Cha is the real deal. It's so fresh and authentic, and by far the best place to get boba tea in Waco. It's not powdery and artificial like some other places can be. You can tell the ingredients are 100% real. Also, the options are plentiful. So many different teas to pick! The artwork outside and inside the building is so incredible. I'm a huge fan. Another wonderful thing about Waco Cha is how invested in the community they are. I first had Waco Cha at the Waco Farmer's Market and am thrilled they have a food truck and a store front. Waco Cha is amazing! Go, go, go if you have not been!

Update: I have tried their dumplings and coming from someone who has never had them, I really enjoyed them :) I still think parking is not the Best but it's not something that can be changed.

Fantastic boba!! We are boba snobs from Maryland and were very impressed with Cha Community. The store itself is SO cute, the people working there are incredibly friendly, and the food options are so inclusive. Make this a stop when you visit!

We love Waco Cha! My family and I were planning a trip to Waco and stumbled across Waco Cha on instagram. My brother in law grew up in Taiwan and they are always looking for authentic bubble tea experiences. Waco Cha did not disappoint. We hunted their truck down TWICE at an antique store and at the farmers' market- and it was so worth it. They hold a special place in their community and also offer excellent and authentic bubble tea with various options.

There was a trailer at family weekend. They kept the line moving and grooving. The Milky Way (25% sweetness + tapioca boba) was amazing. My new favorite boba place!

So good! We ordered two large orders of the pork and veggie dumplings. Whenever I order dumplings, I tend to expect frozen Ling Ling potstickers so I was really impressed by these! The veggie had edamame which I never had before. You can choose 2 sides and we went for the Asian slaw and cucumber salad. It really helped balance out the dumplings. My favorite was the cucumber salad - it was a perfect marinade of sweet and sour

I've been coming here almost daily for months. Fantastic drinks, quality, and service. I love that all the drinks are fresh and not made from artificial powders like some other tea spots in Waco. My favorite is the matcha, but I love every drink I've tried and their from-scratch dumplings. It's a great environment to study, meet people, and relax. Parking is not as difficult as other reviews make it seem - park right in front of the store (street parking), or across the street in the lot.

Easy to find and park, just make sure you park in the right in the NeighborWorks grass parking lot and not Alpha Omegas parking lot. Cute tables and spaces for sipping boba with friends. I loved the Waco Cha with oat milk. Boba is very good, nice staff with ! A great find in Waco.

Seriously one of the BEST milk tea I've ever tried! I'm from Houston and I've had a lot of boba! Really excellent quality, they use organic milk and creamer and you can tell the flavors are authentic versus being from a powder or mix like 99% of milk teas. I got the Milky Way (Thai Tea) and it was perfect at 50% sweetness. All natural and some of the best Thai tea I've had. I've tried to replicate my own Thai Tea at home because I'm tired of the process version and my Thai Tea doesn't even come close Really good!

I didn't even go in. my mom wanted some boba and our usual place was out of the bursting balls so i was looking for another place to get her some. saw this is a bubble tea place but the lady was so rude on the phone i didn't even go.

The atmosphere and the employees were personable and friendly! There were even games to play while we waited for 15 minutes with the looming threat of having our car towed. The sole reason that we went there is the only thing that let us down. The boba was bland and tasteless, while the tea itself was rather meh. However, the milk tea was good! Overall, the serving size was relatively small, but the atmosphere made up for it. Lots of cute plants and nice people. Keep the dollar, Devin.

I love boba tea and Waco Cha did not disappoint! Honestly, I was pulled in by their business philosophy and values of always using fresh-made teas/syrups and properly cooking their boba. Not to mention three of their staff members are from Norman, so gotta support fellow Norman peeps! I rarely see Butterfly Pea tea on any menu, so I was stoked to see their Galaxy Lemonade option (pictured). Got it with 50% sugar and boba and WOW, it was delish! Second trip I got the Milky Way with 50% sugar, boba, and oat milk - I'd increase to 75% sugar next time, but still really enjoyed it! Location is great, love their value for community, and would totally hang out in their tea shop if we lived locally. Check it out!

Amazing authentic Taiwanese milk teas. Love the Matcha Cha-tte and Wacoco (coconut black tea with honey and oat milk). Boba is done perfectly, staff is so kind & helpful. Love the new storefront but it's always fun to find their truck at the Downtown farmer's market or elsewhere! Drinks are a little pricey but you pay for the great quality and get it every time. Love this place!!

Best bubble tea! Best service and great response time. If ever have a question they are quick to respond and always always helpful! I am fan of all teas, I can not do matcha anywhere else

Amazing tea! And a nice place to study. Don't be afraid to try something new here. The team is always nice here.

This place is such a gem. The drinks are DELICIOUS and the atmosphere is really neat. I love the live plants, fun wall mural and the section curated for kids. The owners have thought of everything!

Absolutely beautiful atmosphere & milk tea!! If you're in Waco & craving something sweet... this place is an absolute MUST!! Will definitely be coming again :)

I'm prefacing this review by saying that I'm a frequent customer of Waco Cha and I love their amazing boba and overall aesthetic, ambiance, and community philosophy. They're pretty consistent when it comes to their tasty boba and I have never visited to find out they're out of boba, read my 1102 review to know what I'm talking about. I love the atmosphere and service is pleasant, not Chick-fil-A-type service, but pleasant enough. This might not be the most popular opinion, but I would like a more efficient cover for the drinks, one that avoids constant drink spills. I love the plastic seals that most boba places put on their drinks. I love to flip my cup upside down and shake up my bubbles at the bottom to avoid drinking the syrup with the first sips; however, I find that when I stir the drink at WC, I'm constantly reaching for napkins due to spills. The lids are not very efficient. One other thing, maybe a more varied menu, even if it is limited, might entice additional customers. When I travel to other cities, I love ordering smoothies or slushes (lychee or passion fruit flavored). In my opinion, these recommendations would make Waco Cha the absolute best boba shop in Texas!!

Love this comfy little place. The matcha and Vietnamese coffee are my favorites so far.

I had the wacoco drink and it was delicious. The interior is also super cute and they have board games you can play with friends. Can't wait to go back go Texas to try this place out again!

Waco Cha is the best bubble tea you will ever try. Bar none. I have had bubble tea all over the US but Waco Cha truly is the best you can get. Their tea is sourced from the best local ingredients, you can customize your sweetness, and they have lots of cool flavors and drink combinations. Come to Waco Cha and try REAL bubble tea, just like the kind you would get overseas. Can't recommend this place enough!

The BEST tea!! I make an effort to go every Saturday to the Farmers market just so I can get one of their drinks. The owners and people working are always so friendly. I love that they not only make good tea, but are looking for ways to build community in Waco and they are doing that through something they love and have a passion for. My favorite drink is the Milky Way, but can't go wrong with any! Can't say enough good things.

The Milkyway is AMAZING! I've been here so many times and it never fails. Also loved the service!! I believe my server was Emily. Can't recommend enough!

This was my second time having milk tea, first time having boba. I ordered the Milky Way (Thai Tea) at 75% sweetness and it was delicious!! They have grab and go only + online order pickup options currently due to COVID. Even with the adjustments, my experience as first time customer was A1. The server allowed me to sample and was patient in explaining the menu, best sellers, etc. She also apologized for the wait, which was appreciated. I can't wait until it's safe to dine in again because the atmosphere was super cute & extremely study friendly. I'll definitely be returning & would highly recommend.

Okay I have very, very high standards for Boba after growing up in Irvine, California and I absolutely love Waco Cha!! Their drink blends are fantastic (try the Milky Way!!) and the boba is cooked so well. If you're trying to find good boba in Waco, it's so worth it to chase them down!

I can't wait to go back to this place! My tea was unique (I've never had bubble tea with oat milk or their wonderful honey/honey syrup they add) and the service was spectacular. I live three hours from Waco and find myself contemplating making the drive just for this place... pretty illogical unless you've tried it.

Really wish I could leave a good review for a local business... But product was not up to standards. The milk teas we got were very dilute, hardly any tea flavor, and the boba was extra soft and not chewy as expected. Honestly I make milk tea at home that is better. If I come back I will try something other than the jasmine green tea and the Vietnamese coffee, but I won't go out of my way to return. Also- there was a really strong, bad smell in the building when we went.

I love the product(it's so good!). But more importantly I love the people behind the product. They're making bridges in cultures using authentic and high quality tea. It's Waco based and owned. Did I say it tastes good? Can't give enough praise to them! Give it a try.

This company is the premiere bubble tea vendor in the Waco area. Always friendly service and literally everything is delicious and refreshing. In particular, the boba, coconut jelly and aloe are fantastic add-ins. Find them around Waco, check their Instagram page for Truck hours and details. What is cool is that they park outside of partner companies stores. Get yours and you will be a fan of Waco Cha for life.