“Not only do I want to bring business to Evanston, but I want to give back to the community.China-based boba chain Happy Lemon has big Texas expansion plans in the works, which includes a location set for Austin.
“I don’t want to necessarily only work with larger corporations I want to be able to collaborate with multiple vendors as well,” Le said. She added that Happy Lemon’s presence in the community is not just a one-way transaction. While Happy Lemon’s expansion has potential, the Evanston store’s dedication to local sourcing is a priority, according to Le. Le said she ultimately would like to expand outside of Illinois, as she believes doing so would bring a globally-recognized franchise to the Midwest. “Not only are we looking to develop in Chicago, but we’re looking at different parts of Illinois.” “We are actually the area developers for Illinois,” Le said. Looking ahead, Le said she plans on opening two more stores in the Chicago area, one in Lincoln Park and the other to be determined. “People who are from Taiwan and China know about the company and come here.” “The company started in Taiwan and is still very much connected to it,” Ellis said. Weinberg senior and employee Ashley Ellis said a variety of community members visit the shop, ranging from students and Evanston residents who have never had bubble tea before to those originally from East Asia who are familiar with the franchise. Happy Lemon’s positive work environment elevates the customer experience even more, according to Lee. “Everybody loves working here, and I feel like that just really oozes out to our customers.” “All the employees are pretty much either late high school students or are in their college years,” Lee said.
Matthew Lee, a Weinberg junior and current employee, said he appreciates the welcoming employee atmosphere at Happy Lemon. The corporation’s originality in the bubble tea market, especially through its creation of the salted cheese topping, appealed to her when she first noticed its popularity in Northern California, she said.Īpart from the strong demand for Happy Lemon’s drinks, Le said she and her workers are committed to creating a familial environment for both its workers and customers. Le said she also thinks that Chicago’s diverse food scene will foster Happy Lemon’s expansion. “So I know that it’s a brand that a lot of students would recognize.” “It is recognized by a lot of international students,” Le said. Trinh Le, the store owner and operator, said she brought the shop to Evanston to serve Northwestern’s diverse community. Happy Lemon is dedicated to providing authentic drinks and foods to its customers. The store opened on July 11, making it the first in the franchise to arrive in the Midwest. With tea leaves imported directly from Asia, new Evanston beverage shop Happy Lemon is a draw to anyone who enjoys authentic and fresh ingredients.
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