50 Best Bubble Tea near Albany

“I’ve only had their smoothies and tasted the ice cream . It’s pretty good haven’t been disappointed . Thai tea ice cream is fire 🔥 . They do close early , earlier than their posted hours though sometimes a half hour early so best to arrive over an hour before they close . I haven’t tried their banh mi but they do seem pricey at nearly 18 dollars each!“

“I've been going to Nomi's for years, and I love it so much. It's a great location and whenever I'm meeting with friends or walking around, we always get drinks at Nomi's first. I love their Thai tea and their mango green tea (although it does have caffeine, so I suggest ordering it earlier in the day).“

“Cute, small place, but would not suggest the sparkling drink. I was craving boba late at night and didn’t want caffeine to keep me up. The only non-caffeinated option seemed to be turning it into a sparkling drink instead, which I did. I got the grapefruit flavored drink btw! While it didn’t taste bad, it did not feel worth the amount of money I paid for it. So to my late-night boba-craving friends, find another non-caffeinated option elsewhere and don’t spend your money on this.
Rating 4 stars because I think I’ve come here before and the regular boba tea drinks are alright.“

“Friendly service, very clean Love the passion fruit“

“Service was fast and efficient. Food was good.“

“If you like tea this is the place to go to because they do a tea demonstration in Georgia did an amazing job with describing the tastr how they smell and taste and how to make it as well.
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It was very informative and takes about 15 minutes which I really love and I really enjoy and learned a lot about tea.
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Also I love coming here and getting the green milk tea with Boba and it has your Taro Boba and taro paste too. You can have it less sweet or no sweet and you can have it with less ice or more ice it's all up to your choice.
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This is near the university and parking is a little challenge but there's also street parking and parking garage too. Hope this review helps and thanks for reading and have a yelp-tastic day.“

“One of the best matchas I've had in Berkeley; properly stored and whisked right in front of you to the perfect temperature unlike a lot of other places where I've seen them exposed to air/light or they burn the matcha horribly. Highly recommended“

“Not the best boba but it is cutely decorated and they process drinks so fast! There is never a massive line here, and it is in a quaint alley next to the Cookie Factory. There is also not much seating.

The lychee jelly is standard and good. I got the honey grapefruit boba, which was less sweet than I thought at 25%. The boba itself was watery and kinda not very strongly tea flavored. The grapefruit rind at the bottom was good and flavorful but did not translate to the rest of the drink“

“Good Boba place in the area. There are a lot of options and many add-ons and flavors to make your drink taste wonderful. Workers are friendly and patient. Wish this place is closer to my home.“

“The place: cozy & calm & quiet
The staff: wonderful & kind & helpful
The service: amazing
The product: delicious & natural

One of the best boba places in town, 110% recommend“

“I spend more time here than at home! They have a great selection of Pokemon products, both packs and singles. I love that I can quickly grab a drink, binder, sleeves, and other trading card accessories. Not to mention their weekly trade nights and play nights are always packed.“

“Highly recommended! Great food and friendly owner.“

“Great tea and staff is super friendly… even the music playing was great…“

“I'm not usually into boba but I really love the fruit tea here!! Strawberry peach black tea with mango popping boba is my new favorite. The flavors are so good and the price and size are very reasonable. Also the owner is really nice and super quick with orders. This is the only place I go to when i have a craving for a sweet drink.“

“The tea shop and boba shop are separate. I don’t think they use the fresh tea leaves for their drinks bc it doesn’t taste like it. The drinks were overly sweet even though I put 50% sweetness but still good. The boba pearls were perfectly bouncy. Also cheaper than most other boba shops in Oakland.“

“it is small shop which touch screen kiosk to order near Oakland Chinatown. Practically you have to wait for the person in front of you finish their order before you get it. it might fit max 4 to 5 people. There are plenty option from the menu. You can choose sweet option.
The drink is pretty good. The price is reasonable.“

“I came here this evening and ordered a bubble tea from the kiosk. The woman working was incredibly friendly, and they have a cute little store. But I ordered a black milk tea with 25% sugar and received an incredibly sweet brown sugar milk tea instead. It was way too sweet, but probably just an oversight.“

“I love this place, their flavors are tasty and they're always running promotions. Today I stopped by and if you roll the dice the number you get gives you a certain discount how fun. There's claw machines inside, fun seating arrangements, and the workers are super friendly. I love the mango cream smoothie here.“

“Loved the brown sugar milk tea and creme brulee drink. They had other drinks that caught my eye so I will be back to try it!
The lady at the counter seemed very sweet helping out a customer as the customer had a lot of questions. I appreciate the stand alone kiosk to order and got my order relatively quickly.“

“One of the best places for boba in Oakland's competitive boba scene. I love their fresh rolls. They do a solid job of handling massive amounts of folks at lunch time and are very friendly about adjusting things for me as needed. I love boba binge!“

“We had a wonderful experience! We tried the Argentinian chimichurri wrap with tofu and the protein bowl with tikka masala sauce, beans, and avocado. Everything was flavorful, fresh, healthy, and served in generous portions.The owner was also very welcoming and friendly, and gave us great food recommendations, which made our experience even better. Highly recommend visiting this place!“

“The Mix on Grand remains my absolute go-to for a convenient, fresh drink and a light but filling lunch stop.I have tried all kinds of things on their menu over time(
Including the delicious rose latte)but my latest order completely stole the show. I got the Pineapple Passionfruit Smoothie at 50% sugar, and it is easily one of the best tropical drinks I have ever had.By cutting the sweetness level in half, the natural flavors of the fruit really shine through. It is wonderfully tart, crisp, and incredibly revitalizing—perfect for a quick midday boost. It is the ideal spot if you want high-quality refreshment that keeps you full without feeling heavy. Highly recommend!“

“One of my favorite was spots in financial district! Delicious matcha and sweet boba! Avoid going right after work ends. Long lines during rush hour.“

“Sweetheart Cafe, Oakland’s Chinatown

This Sweetheart Cafe location has been here for more than 30 years. It originally sells snacks and tons of candies in different aisles . Later on, they sold dried fruits also. Eventually they sold hot foods like popcorn chicken, curry fish balls and different boba drinks. They have seatings as well.

Their boba drinks had became so popular that they opened locations in Berkeley, San Francisco and Milpitas.

I love their bobas, it’s sweet, bouncy and great chewing texture. They used to have small tapioca options which I had loved, but it isn’t an option anymore. All their drinks are pretty good so you can’t be wrong what drinks you choose.

I highly recommend their drinks and their popcorn chicken. I will definitely come back and try other drinks as well.“

“Delicious. Wonderful staff. I was visiting from out of town and made it a point to visit this place again.“

“This is a hidden gem! Vy’s homemade lemongrass tofu banh mi are the best banh mi in the bay! I’ve never had such good tofu banh mi, including in my travels throughout Vietnam! After I tasted her banh mi, I immediately returned to buy another. I even brought my family here when they visited from out of town.

Vy and her father are also kind, friendly, and welcoming. Truly amazing service and great prices. Their thai tea boba and their special happy hour deal is great.

TLDR: this spot is my new favorite and is a must try!“

“The crepes and ice cream were not only delicious but also decorated beautifully! The attention to presentation really stands out and makes the experience even more enjoyable. The staff were also very friendly and welcoming, which made the visit even better.“

“The place was clean and near the parking structure. Our order had 5 drinks, at least 2 of the lids were not closed completely！Small spill in the bag and that was my only complaint. I had HK milk tea with red beans, less ice, 25% sugar, was fine.“

“We stumbled upon this place while exploring Chinatown as tourists, hoping to try some authentic Chinese food. The restaurant was packed, which gave us a good feeling, and it definitely did not disappoint. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The beef with broccoli was tender, the noodles were delicious, and every bite felt homemade. Great portions, friendly service, and an authentic atmosphere. One of our favorite meals in San Francisco. Highly recommend if you’re looking for real, delicious Chinese food!“

“We came in for the bogo special. Oat milk is a $1 additional, but we still got 3 drinks(1 regular tea, 2 milk teas) for under $18 including tip & tax. My daughter really liked her coconut milk tea. I enjoyed my rose milk tea, despite some rubbery red flecks in it mostly towards the bottom that I'm assuming were clumps from the flavoring.“

“Happiness in a cup. And a cone 😁“

“The brown sugar iced latte was smooth and delicious, and there was a bit of syrup/sugar at the bottom of my cup that kept the flavor even to the very last sip. The brown sugar flavor was mildly sweet, making the latte easy to drink. I also sampled the brown sugar boba milk tea, and the boba elevated everything. It made the tea even more delicious. The boba were firm and chewy and added even more brown sugar sweetness to the latte. Came a bit late in the day so the dine in area was nearly empty. The clerk was helpful but not especially engaged. Eager to try a few more things on the menu.“

“Cool Tea Bar never disappoints! The grass jelly roasted milk tea was absolutely delicious — rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced with just the right sweetness. The grass jelly added such a refreshing texture and made the drink even better.

The green pandan waffle was also amazing! Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and packed with a fragrant pandan flavor. It paired perfectly with the milk tea.

Great drinks, tasty desserts, and friendly service. Definitely one of my favorite spots to relax and grab a treat. Highly recommend!“

“I’m a snob about Matcha, 90% of matcha lattes in the City and Town are garbage, BUT THIS matcha is FIRE almost turned around mid block after my first sip to tell the staff THANK YOU for getting it right👏👏👏. My new SF matcha spot, excited to try the milk teas and snacks next time!“

“Came here with my husband. Nice selection of flavors and easy ordering via iPads. They accidentally switched me and my husband’s orders, but were very nice and made me a new drink and let us keep the one that was messed up. Would come here again! Good sizes and decent prices.“

“When I visited, the store had no seating and had closed their restrooms to customers, not sure if this is a usual thing. I ordered from an iPad, I liked that it had photos & an in-depth description of all the different tea options. My friend got the Oreo Matcha & I got the Lil’ Giraffe. It was pretty good, I was surprise they didn’t already come with the traditional boba ($0.75 additional charge). My friend’s was better, I didn’t taste much of the cake batter maybe due to my 75% sweetness instead of 100%? I wouldn’t recommend the Lil’ Giraffe, I’m sure there other options are better.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Best experience ever – thanks to Angela!

I ordered an iced Thai green milk tea and an Ohachi strawberry tea — both were super refreshing and full of flavor, not too sweet, just perfect.

What really made the visit special was Angela. She was so friendly, kind, and welcoming from the moment I walked in. She helped me choose, made sure everything was just right, and honestly gave me the best customer service I’ve ever had at a bubble tea place. It felt like talking to a friend.“

“Best breakfast burrito I've ever had.“

“BOBA DRINKS, Chicken wings, spicy noodles. Social distancing, mask required, no dine_in, meter street parking, Great area near Veteran's Hospital and its across from Mr Banh Mi...“

“Best Boba in town and East Bay. Their pearls are so soft, even when refrigerated...they come out still soft. I love all their boba flavors, and you seriously have to try it to know. Their banh mi is good too, but their boba and smoothies are literally amazing. 10/10. Don't believe me, just try it.“

“Taste are unique and Delicious What I like most is their best & friendly customer service ever Gonna enjoy Tp boba whenever I shop at westfield 😍 I really recommend Their classic boba & strawberry milk tea. Boba r fresh and chewy Their Mango cheese Cream is extreme good“

“I always get their matcha it’s pretty good most of the time

Except there have been a few occasions where the boba seemed like not done and had a tough texture which isn’t great

Service is usually super quick and friendly as well

Also they say the boba isn’t ready til 11:30 just a heads up if ur headed there when they open, although I’ve still ordered it as soon as they open and they’ve had it“

“Loved the mango boba with red beans ❤️So delicious and comforting, what’s more is that I paid the price of 1 for 2 with their special discount that day . Too bad there’s no branch here in the L.A. area .

Dietary restrictions: With the customized ordering, you can opt to reduce the sugar in your boba drink, I only had 50% of the amount of sugar for my calorie limit. So that’s really great and my boba tasted so yummy , my hubby had one too?“

“exquisite drinks They have to make a stop here..“

“This place is bomb.com, convenient, and super fast. They have a couple different kind of boba like strawberry poping boba! It's fire lol I'm not a big fan of the normal boba( tapioca balls ) 😖🍹🧋🏆💯🍓🍒🍑🍊🍉🍒🍏🥝🍇🍒🫐🥥🍓“

“Sitting as a small window on the side of Nepalese Indian restaurant, this boba shop is quite good! I was impressed by the selection of pearls, jellies, and popping boba. There's also quite a few drink flavors and a few fried foods. I ordered passionfruit mango with mango jellies, lightly sweetened. It had the perfect amount of topping and was around 60% sweet. Large is the only size offered, and at $7 with one topping, the price is fair.

There is no onsite seating, but you're right next to the library and city hall with plenty of benches. Orders can take a few minutes since employees are shared with the adjacent restaurant.

Overall, I was quite impressed considering the unassuming presentation, and I'll definitely come back when I'm in the area.“

“Very clean and open space. I ordered the grapefruit tea with lychee jelly which was delicious but also too sweet so next time I will tweak my order to have less sugar. My daughter ordered the milk tea with boba and puff cream (I think that is what it was). She loved it! We received our drinks promptly. Located near Fenton's“

“Hok Tea is seemingly a new boba spot in Chinatown and a great addition to the neighborhood collection. I tried the Mango Coconut Milk and the Yakult Qing Tea. Both were good, but the Mango Coconut Milk was definitely my favorite. It was refreshing, fruity, and creamy at the same time without being overly sweet. The Yakult Qing Tea was light but I felt less enjoyable. The shop itself is small but cute, cozy and welcoming vibe. There was only one staff member making drinks when I visited, but service was still quick and efficient. Overall, I had a pleasant experience and would happily come back to try more drinks.“

“I go to Yu's Cafe weekly with my coworkers. The owner, Kelly, and her mother are both nice, welcoming, and the drinks that they prepare and serve are absolutely delicious. They have a good selection of food and Cantonese desserts, on top of the drinks that they make with fresh fruit and flavorful teas. They offer alternative milk options as well for those who are lactose intolerant. They also have a great selection of toppings. We love this place and continue to visit weekly!“