50 Best Bubble Tea near Richmond

“Hidden gem inside a Chinese market.

We had:
• Vietnamese Coffee with Ube and Boba with 25% sugar. It was perfect! Perfect sweetness!
• Taro Coconut Milk Tea with Mango was interesting. Real creamy coconut milk. Felt like the one’s I had in Thailand.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!“

“Went to satisfy a boba craving.

The service is efficient and friendly.

The store is clean and friendly. I like the color. The menu is not so large as to get lost but large enough you are sure to find something yummy.

After choosing a drink you can choose your sugar and ice levels. I love being able to do this! They offer teas, slushes and yakult. The flavor was good. My only problem is that it took forever to make. It wasn’t even that busy. 😔“

“This is my second time trying this place, and it was like last time awesome drinks ( ordered Mango freeze and red guava green). I also ordered sweet potato fries, french fries, and a popcorn chicken, They all tasted so good. I will be ordering again. Thank You.😊“

“Friendly service, very clean Love the passion fruit“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“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!“

“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.“

“Highly recommended! Great food and friendly owner.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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 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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Surprisingly good food and fast service given that it was just one person. Had lemonade, pork bahn mi and my daughter had the pho ga. All the food was very good.
The place is definitely a bit hidden, I drove past it twice. Great place to get a quick meal. We were at ikea and the lines at the food court were too long and this was a perfect alternative.“

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

“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!“

“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 ) 😖🍹🧋🏆💯🍓🍒🍑🍊🍉🍒🍏🥝🍇🍒🫐🥥🍓“

“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.“

“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!“

“Warm, Friendly & Comforting“

“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.“

“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...“

“Mondo yum!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -Kuya Rod“

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

“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.“

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

“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“

“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!“

“Not bad, sometimes service can range from a bit rude to pretty cool. Comes out fast but can also be delayed even if the app (use Snackpass, I recommend it)says it’s ready. Best boba in Berkeley so far, because they are consistent with quality, taste, and business. I have to give boba ninja another shot, they seemed pretty okay too!Plentea and share tea dropped in quality :/“

“Best breakfast burrito I've ever had.“

“Dragon Fruit Tea delicious“

“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“

“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.“

“Delicious lychee and fruity teas served promptly in a small shop.“

“It tastes better than it looks. Good gathering place!“

“im a brokeass student and everyday is a living hell for me because of the hotass weather plus my horrible grades😭😭

i went to QTea Bar for the first time and honestly - ITS NOT BAD FOR A PERSON WHO ONLY HAS $10 AT THE MOMENT LIKE ME.

basically, its a small place - however they offer a lot of items on their menu! the one on the picture is the Brown Sugar Milk Tea with Boba, which costed $7 dollars (I DROPPED MY JAW AT THE PRICE, BUT ITS FINE I GUESS?)

i chose Normal sweetness level and was expecting a nice sugar level, but was instantly kicked with a flavor that felt like 10 spoons of sugar on my mouth😭💔

i suggest letting it dilute for a little bit and drinking it, because the sugar really was kicking me 🫩

im used to the “normal” amount if sugar level since im a sugar-tooth, but if youre an adult, i suggest 50-75% sugar - also the toppings (boba, etc) are $0.50 — which is an okay price

the employees are super nice, they only had 2 people working at the time i was there - so i believe its a small business run by them

overall; great service, nice menu, small place but functional!

5/5 in my opinion, if i were bias, id give 3.5/5, but they were kind :)“

“The drinks are great and so is the food! I hope people support because it would be horrible to lose another small business in this area. Unfortunately, the shopping center doesn’t have a lot going for it anymore and I would hate to see the entire thing go away. However, if you like Boba and snacks, this is the place to go! The customer service is top-notch and I love their milk tea.“

“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!“

“Sizzling � with blackened sauce was highly exceptional. This Moorish Asiatic shall return.“

“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?“

“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).“