Welcome to Barnabas Tea Co.

“ I am a long-time boba enjoyer and I have only good things to say about this place!! Fabian delivered OUTSTANDING customer service from the moment I walked up, even taking time to ask how my drink tasted. The very berry milk tea with rose was SPECTACULAR and they even had an option to customize "TONS of Bubbles" which I appreciate! The atmosphere was so FUN, including tabletop games to play while waiting, not to mention all the unique tea varieties that each smell divine!! Deserves more than 5 stars tbh. ”

“ This was the best beverage I’ve tasted in my life. I didn’t know what all the hype about boba tea was all about until I tried it-an experience that I now feel everyone should have. I walked in, and asked the person working for whatever she liked best- and she gave me lavender-mint milk tea with blueberry boba. The service was lovely, and it only cost me $5.89 (with tax). They had it done instantly! The drink was done so fast I was in disbelief that it was mine when they set it on the countertop. Five stars folks, splendid job ”

“ Amazing service the person up front treated us very well and he greeted me by saying “How can I make your day better” and he was kind and helpful. They had samples on the table and the sample was so good I told him to give me whatever that was. It didn’t disappoint! It was amazing! ”

“ I believe that even if every store in this mall were to close, that this little tea shop would be worth going to the mall to visit. I took my in laws to them last night because visiting this place can be more of an event than just an everyday purchase. Especially if you let the tea guru geek out about the teas! He will let you smell the fresh varieties of tea they have lovingly procured from all over the world. If you have the time to slow down and take a journey through a world of teas, this is your place. They also have a fantastic selection of Boba Teas and other delicacies made right there in the shop. There are volunteer opportunities should you decide you want to be part of a greater good in Topeka. Cafe Barnabas is a hidden gem, righ here in the capital city! I should also mention they sell a variety of tea steepers and loose teas that you can brew right in your own home! My in laws took not only some tea, but some fun memories with them back to New Jersey! ”

“ Worth the stop :) love the collection of board games they have; sit down and play board games while sipping on hot coffee, tea or they variety of specialized drinks:) ”

“ Workers were extremely helpful and they had a good selection of loose leaf teas to choose from as well as milk teas. Will absolutely be back ”

“ I go here all the time and I have been for 3+ years, I’ve met the owner a few times and him and his team are amazing. Up until lately I haven’t had issues with employees/volunteers but there has been multiple times (same employee/volunteer every time) that my order has been wrong, I paid for one size and got a different one, or they gave my order to someone else. There was one day that I ordered and it was wrong, that’s fine. It happens. They offered to remake it and I took the offer because I don’t like the texture of the particular drink they gave me. They remade it and then gave it to someone else for free. I went and told them that they gave it to someone else and they completely denied it. The person they gave it to was nice enough to come up for proof. They remade it (correctly) and gave me a free cookie because I had been there for well over an hour at this point. More recently I ordered, got my drink and it seemed small. I had ordered and paid for a regular, they gave me a small. I went up and explained the mix up, they completely denied it and said I had paid for a small. I should’ve gotten a receipt but I know now. Other than the service, this place is great, good boba, good cookies, some good staff, and amazing music playing at all times. Genuinely disappointed with how downhill this amazing establishment has gone. ”

“ Hidden gem in the mall. Cool vibes, I got some Nitro Chai and a tasty London Fog scone. The gentleman that has been here both times I've been in was super friendly and nice. (I do wish the mall wifi worked, or the cafe knew their wifi password). ”