50 Best Bubble Tea near Emeryville

“Nowhere near the best Viet food in the Bay, but proud to make this place one of my go-to spots because goddammit we need more consistency and compassion in this chaotic and cold world. Sweetest auntie running the shop and Viet music videos on the TV = home (only a few blocks) away from home. $15 banh mi + fruit smoothie combo, but I always pay $20 out of love.“

“Best breakfast burrito I've ever had.“

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

“The flavor was strong and overall the taste was crisp…
You really just have to go try it for yourself to know what I mean.
This is the ideal fruit tea….
I could never find a place like this in San Francisco.
It’s like a more bougie and better tasting Quickly’s.“

“While we were in San Francisco, my daughter really wanted to get a special drink with popping Boba. We had done a bunch of research ahead of time and had our hearts set on a particular store, but when we got there, they didn’t have the popping Boba she wanted. Needless to say, she was a little disappointed.

I told her, “Let’s just walk around Chinatown. I’m sure we’ll find something!” And find something we did!

We were heading to the Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory when we noticed By Me Boba Tea right next door. We decided to pop in and see if they had the popping Boba drinks she was looking for—and they did! She was thrilled.

The shop was really cute, with adorable lanterns that immediately caught our attention and drew us inside. The store was clean, there was plenty of seating, and they had lots of different drink and topping options.

My daughter got exactly what she wanted, and she loved it! In fact, she liked it so much that she wanted to go back again during our trip. Unfortunately, it wasn’t close to the other places we were visiting, so we never made it back.

If you’re visiting Chinatown, I definitely recommend stopping at By Me Boba Tea, especially if you’re planning to visit the Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory. It’s literally right next door, so grab a refreshing drink before you get in line for the fortune cookies. It turned our little boba hunt into one of the highlights of our Chinatown visit!“

“Delicious drinks and kind staff! I work from here almost every day and the staff are always super kind and drinks are delicious + high quality. The business is family owned too which gives it a homey and welcoming vibe.

For working there are a few outlets and fast wifi speed. It's usually not too busy especially in the mornings.“

“Friendly service, very clean Love the passion fruit“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“really delicious boba! we tried the milk tea with boba, blueberry yogurt, mango sago 75% sweet (with coconut milk, perfect sweetness for me), strawberry matcha latte (with oat milk) and all were sooo good. very fresh ingredients and natural/real fruit! boba was perfect chewy.“

“The shop itself is tiny, but service is quick and the menu is pretty extensive! Don't let the variety of options fool you, somehow EVERYTHING is delicious here - coffee drinks, fruit teas, milk teas, sago, etc. Prices are always reasonable and you need to try this place if you haven't already.“

“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.“

“My first time trying it and i loved it i was looking for a place that has 5 stars and found this place went order a jasmine boba tea and i don't regret it at all
And saw they sell waffles too
Might go back again to try that
I recommend it“

“One of the best brown sugar boba I had!

On our way back to our hotel we were thirsty and were interested in some boba. Zhu's tea was nearby so we decided to give it a shot because of the good reviews

Very happy we went! The boba was great, we had brown sugar with fresh milk and tapioca and the mango fruit tea with popping passionfruit boba. Both were delicious and even after having tried lots of boba in my life, I would say the brown sugar might be in my top 3. The sweetness was great, lots of depth in the taste and the tapioca balls were perfect texture and amount. The price was also very good for what we're used to in Europe.

We went minutes before closing and still received great service, the woman working was very kind!

Recommended place to get your boba 😊“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“The drinks taste excellent and cost $8 after tax for a large.

There is very little seating despite the large space, and a small awkward trash can. Happy Lemon seems to love their cheap uncomfortable interiors, so I guess it's typical, but for premium prices I'd expect a premium experience.

There's not a lot of parking nearby, so expect to hunt for parking within a three block radius.“

“Warm, Friendly & Comforting“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“my daughter love the shrimp lollipop 🤣🤣🤣“

“This place has the best customer service ever. They always make sure you have a great experience and are super accommodating with customizations and special requests. The staff is friendly, helpful, and the drinks are always good. Highly recommend!“

“Loved District Tea! Everything we tried was amazing. The popcorn chicken was crispy, flavorful, and super satisfying, and the matcha latte was smooth and delicious. The egg salad sandwich was surprisingly one of my favorites, simple but really well made. The musubi was also excellent!
Definitely a great spot for drinks and a quick bite. We really enjoyed everything and would absolutely come back again“

“Honey Bear Boba is definitely one of my favorite spots! 🧋 The Brown Sugar with Crema is so good—the perfect combination of sweetness and creaminess, and the popcorn chicken is crispy, flavorful, and delicious. Everything is always fresh and satisfying.

The staff is friendly, the atmosphere is welcoming, and it’s a great place to grab a drink and a bite to eat. I definitely recommend Honey Bear Boba if you’re looking for great boba and tasty food. I’ll definitely be coming back! ❤🧋🍗“

“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 ) 😖🍹🧋🏆💯🍓🍒🍑🍊🍉🍒🍏🥝🍇🍒🫐🥥🍓“

“Warm, Friendly & Comforting“

“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.“

“Amazing food! This place doesn’t get enough love.

The dimsum items taste homemade and not from frozen. This was a delivery order and they came warm and so comforting.

Thai tea with50% sweetness and boba is perfect amount of sweetness and chewy boba is 5-star.

I will come back and try more items.“

“Boba Guys has been a reliably great spot for milk tea and boba for years, and their quality has not wavered. Lately I've been favoring their mochi topping over the regular boba, which adds a nice variety and a different texture to the drinks.

However, I'm writing this review specifically because of the Boba Guys collaboration with Yiltiz, a small business specializing in absolutely delightful Uyghur meat pies. I'm a fan of meat pies in general (New Zealand and Australia variants are my favorites), and these Uyghur beef pies are wonderfully crispy, flavorful, and satisfying little snacks. They can only be purchased at the Boba Guys in Potrero and Fillmore, so if you have a craving for a savory treat, I recommend getting these!“

“I like what they’re trying to do here, but it lacks soul. The place feels too sterile.
Not human enough for me. The donuts are yum, boba average. Four stars because person helping me was genuinely “helping me” with good attitude and all.“

“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!“

“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...“

“The restaurant only for the reason of speaking another language within it the employees take Gonchi out of you is Can by the hair also they steal your belongings we made a case for the police“

“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.“

“Enjoying my boba during this hot day👍“

“I was walking by and saw the large boba tea sign and decided to check out the place. I tried the Mango Pamelo Sago with 25% sweet and it was delicious. Friendly and helpful people too .
I will try some of the food items the next time I am there“

“The owner is a lovely woman who tastes everything in her store to recommend the best Dubai chocolates and teas and cheeses for your tastes, which I found touching. We loved finding Dutch honey drops here and porcini mushrooms, and HIGHLY recommend getting a cortado at the coffee bar.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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.“

“You can order regular or oreo waffles 🧇! It’s airy and sweet in all the right places. Also their boba is always on point :)“

“I like all the options, not syrup sweet - just right :) the appetizers are pretty good too. Open late too for those late night cravings.“

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

“Boba is not the most amazing for sure, but for the price pretty good. Decent drinks nothing amazing but very no frills. Got milk tea and honey dew green tea. Also for 9$ they gave huge amount of popcorn chicken which was pretty good. It was hot fresh and crunchy and “

“The price and size were very reasonable, and employee's were super nice (although they asked if we were related to our cousin for some reason, kinda strange but friendly). The boba and teas were delicious, and they had plenty of yummy options to choose from. They also had some food options, although we didn't try the meat thing our cousin got, cause we're vegetarian. Made my day better, so glad I went. This place is so much better than Boba Guys, which is just down the street. Do not try to go there, it won't be good. great place to get boba at RareTea!“