50 Best Bubble Tea near Saratoga

“The matcha here is absolutely delicious. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients in their drinks, and I like how you can add extra shots of matcha if you prefer your drinks stronger. I really enjoyed the Banana Pudding Matcha Einspanner because the topping was delicious but didn't make the drink too sweet.

The seating area is small (around 3 tables) so this is a better place to get drinks to go rather than to sit at and hang out. Unfortunately there was no trash can inside the shop, so all the tables when we went were quite dirty as previous customers left their trash on the table. Not a huge problem, but definitely something to keep in mind if you plan on sitting in the shop.

Overall, this is one of the best matcha drinks I've had in the Bay Area, and I definitely will be coming back!“

“Knowledgeable staff helped me find a new favorite tea. Prices are a bit steep, but worth it.“

“Taotaotea located right next to the o reilly is a small boba shop in saratoga.

Owned by taiwanese aunties who seem to enjoy cutesy aesthetics and very homey and loving vibes.

They have a lot of deals especially for the prospect high schoolers across the street

Overall some of their tea and boba is very unique but the tea wasn’t as strong for some.

I really enjoyed their fruit teas as it had a lot of flavor to it.

Boba was also solid when fresh

Would come again if i need a quick boba fix in saratoga“

“Total Score: 6.725

Ambiance: 4.75/5
Can’t hate on the color pink ? but it’s so quaint and tiny

Food: 3.25/5
Pretty good mango sago flavor wise. Lowkey not sure why there are some crunchy ice bits inside it. Might have melted but not sure.

Wow: -1/1
Why’d it take forever to get this drink. So long that my drink melted???

Total Score = 3.5*AM + 6*FOOD + 0.5*WOW“

“Raises the Tea bar considerably!“

“Wide variety of drink options. Drinks taste great! Place was busy Saturday night. Only con was one of the workers had trouble understanding me but they got another person to translate. Good service.
Drinks - pistachio jasmine delight, crème brûlée Thai tea, strawberry rose“

“This place is stuck in time. The boba price and food price is the same price boba used to cost years ago. The coconut smoothie is a good recommendation! The teas are also tasty and doesn’t taste nasty. 100% would highly recommend everyone here if they’re in the area.“

“The only thought--holy heck is the large size large. It's not just large, it's gigantic--they're generous with the boba too AND it's literally always a custom drink where you pick the flavors you want, all for a bit over $6??? The exterior of the store itself threw me off a bit, but the interior (and the menu board) are pretty cool.“

“I visited the tea-tasting section and learned about their trademarked tea-espresso machine and the impressive variety of teas they offer. Nick was incredibly friendly and taught us about the ideal brewing times, tea quantities, and water ratios to make each drink. Highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning about High Mountain tea!“

“Total Score: 7.300


Plain and simple decor. The claw machine and the paintings are a good touch

Food: 3.75/5
Got the mango pomelo sago and was a classic good sago. A bit milky. Also the box shape made it very hard to eat in the end cuz the straw couldn’t get to the ingredients on the other side.


Normal boba restaurant

Total Score = 3.5*AM + 6*FOOD + 0.5*WOW“

“Haven't had this place in years but did today.
Overall it's solid, nothing special but more then serviceable.

Pricing is also pretty fair for today's standards. They do only drinks which is fine. I think I like this spot more then some other local ones.“

“Great customer service and yummy“

“My favorite boba place anywhere! Anytime I'm visiting the Bay Area, I make a point to stop by to complete my trip. The ingredients are fresh, and it always tastes homemade. I'm a creme brulee fan and their creme brulee boba is almost worth the cross-country flight itself.“

“Besides the fun decor that's themed around sci-fi and outer space, they also have drinks that match as well! From different types of non-caffeinated drinks, milk tea, smoothies, and seasonal drinks, there are a lot of options!

I would recommend trying one of their top 12 drinks! While I found the Space X (Thai Milk Tea) to be a little too sweet, the Milk Way and Solar Flare were fun to try.

While waiting for your order, there are also a few board games and a small claw machine you can try as well!“

“The seasonal flavours are great! I love coming here because the drinks are not only good but the staff are nice and let me bring my own cup !

Parking: Parking lot is a little small but we are always able to get a spot in the evenings“

“I stopped in after grabbing a meal nearby, looking for any boba in the recent heatwave.
Let me tell you, I was in for a surprise and I didn't even know it.
Upon entering I was greeted by a comfortable and clean atmosphere and good music. To my surprise, just behind the glass on the counter was a worker actively making the fresh boba pearls!
Ordering the drinks went nicely and they had a very good selection of teas and flavors.
I opted for the simple and classic Brown Sugar Boba w/Fresh Milk, and it was one of cleanest, smoothest boba drinks I've ever had.
The owner was on site and she was very kind and generous by answering any questions and letting us sample her freshly made boba. She showed such passion for her craft and the business and it shows in the quality of the product provided.
The fresh boba she let me sample was absolutely delightful and had a flavor unlike any of the typical tapioca boba pearls you would find at your average boba shop.

Definitely suggest coming to Mr. Sun Tea and trying out their boba. A simple review can't begin to show the difference in taste and quality.

They have six locations in total and I will be visiting them regularly from now on. Officially my go-to boba spot.“

“I have tried the tea and it's one of the kind, price is so reasonable for a large size, you need to try when you are around the area, words can't describe until you have tasted the tea and judge for yourself.... highly recommended.“

“A delightful find in Mountain View - local favorite boba place that has won Best of Mountain View awards several years in a row. Bobas are super soft and chewy! I would like my Hazelnut milk tea with stronger tea flavor and my husband’s Dark Plum smoothie to be slightly sweeter at 50% sweet. Not too many sweetness levels in some drinks - it’s either 100% or 50%, prices more reasonable than other boba places.“

“I ordered exactly what the most recent reviewer ordered. The signature Alpine green tea with "jelly cake" which is called feng guo in the store. I like it a lot. The tea itself is very sweet, the jelly is almost tasteless, a bit fruity sweet, but very big, chewy, and slippery. The contrast between the two is fun. By the time I finished paying the drink was ready which I don't think ever happened to me in a boba place.“

“Great place and very nice! I wanted to grab the Fruits Basket drinks and get my sticker! I would definitely visit again! 💜“

“We tried this place out because of a YouTuber we enjoy. 😉 We both drink black coffee on a regular basis, we are not huge fans of sweetened drinks but we wanted to give this spot a try. We were already in San Jose. San Pedro square is so neat! We didn’t have a wait, our drinks came out fast. And omg were they tasty!! The coffee (The Cloud) was so strong and sweet and even a little salty in the best way. The Feed Me Ube was incredible. So creamy and floral and not too sweet!! We inhaled these drinks, couldn’t get them down fast enough. I adored both of these, no notes. Pure perfection. 👏🏻“

“Great drinks and excellent service. Highly recommended.“

“Standard boba place. Their red bean ice was pretty good but a bit overpriced. Two drinks came out to $17, par for the course these day, and one of them was just a basic mango green tea.

Good location and has outdoor seating for people watching.“

“The honey boba was excellent—soft, perfectly textured, and not overly chewy. The Thai tea was fresh and flavorful, making for a delicious combination. This is a great spot to customize your boba tea just the way you like it. The service was friendly and pleasant, adding to the overall great experience!“

“most boba shops get horchata so terribly wrong i swore off trying one ever again but reviews here looked promising and it was actually pretty good! it has a very light flavor and they dont over do the sweetness like other places. if you want a drink thats not too sweet or heavy i def recommend the horchata smoothies (i got the coffee one)“

“Love their milk tea both hot and cold. Smooth tea with good balance between milk and tea flavor. Smoothie needs to be more blended to be smoother because so much pieces of ice left. But mango smoothie with yogurt is comparable to mango lassi taste, pretty good. Also very yummy pandan waffle, soft, not overly sweet. Good price. Very nice staff. Quick service. Cute store.“

“Friendly service, good yogurt. Many toppings to to choose from. One of the rare frozen yogurt places that have the toppings always fresh and not stale. Excellent. 10/10“

“Delicious teas & great selection of flavors
Can control sugar
Some Delicious snacks and pastry as well
Cashier was not helpful, and a bit rude, but I hadn't been there before, so I had questions
No big, but unfortunate“

“Such a pleasant little cafe. Their drinks had the best tapiocas I’ve ever had - perfect texture and sweetness. I would recommend 25%-50% sweetness as a baseline, but you can go up or down from there depending on your sweetness preferences. You should definitely go and support this small business ASAP!!“

“Tong Sui Desserts & Drinks in Sunnyvale offers an interesting take on traditional desserts, though it didn’t quite match my personal preferences.

Signature Dishes: Maybe it’s just me, but I didn’t love their tong sui signature dishes. As a huge coconut fan, I felt like the addition of flavors like strawberry or vanilla made it taste a bit too western for my liking, taking away from the authentic coconut flavor I enjoy. While the concept is creative, the execution didn’t quite hit the mark for me.

Pricing: The pricing definitely felt a bit high for what you get. While the desserts are decent, I don’t think they justify the cost, especially considering the size and flavor profile of the dishes.

Service: The service, however, was great. The staff were helpful and friendly, offering suggestions and answering questions with a smile. They made the experience much more pleasant, and I appreciate their attentiveness.

Ambience: The ambience was solid as well. It’s a cozy space with a relaxed vibe, making it a nice place to unwind while enjoying your dessert. The atmosphere contributes positively to the overall experience.

Overall, while Tong Sui Desserts & Drinks has a nice vibe and good service, the desserts and pricing didn’t quite work for me. It’s worth checking out if you’re open to their unique take on traditional flavors, but it wasn’t exactly what I was hoping for.“

“The fruit smoothies at this location are always great to have. Their snacks and rice dishes such as the curry chicken and popcorn chicken are also quite tasty. However, I will say that the fried calamari is a disappointment. As the restaurant will close either at 11:00 pm or 12:00 midnight, it is a great place for a midnight snack.“

“popped in here on a quiet Tuesday evening. it's a place I've wanted to try for a long time (given the name reminds me of Mass Effect). I got the strawberry matcha with boba, oat milk and 25% sweetness (I generally go lower). it was honestly some of the best I've had! very smooth. great flavor and the 25% was in fact ever so lightly sweetened. I definitely will be coming back!“

“Really small interior with two ordering kiosks - definitely a place for take-out only and they put up signs stating that. Their Black Milk Tea w/ boba was surprisingly solid for a place that doesn't appear to focus on milk tea boba. Their pandan mochi-waffle was not bad - had a hint of sweetness and pandan flavor. Great light crunchy exterior followed by the chewy mochi texture. Will def come back here for their milk tea and to try their other mochi-waffle flavors.“

“My favorite is Salted Cheese Winter Melon with either Oolong or Black tea. They are so delicious.“

“Hands down my favorite Sharetea location! The convenience of having my drinks then going next door to do my grocery shopping at ranch 99 in one trip is why I come here. They also have a very beautiful outdoor garden area to lounge with friends enjoying the beautiful weather while sipping on our ice cold drinks, love it!“

“the pandan drink is 10/10. if you like pandan flavor, you'll love this drink

corn drink was unique. slightly savory but an interesting sweet flavor that's creamy.

will be back to try the tamarind drink

owner/operators were also very friendly and seemed passionate about their craft.“

“We usually eat here and it is very good. The meat are fresh and the soup base is tasty unlike others“

“My oreo matcha drink came with a LOT of ice (there was no option to adjust ice or sugar level), so the drink was heavily watered down and every sip was crunching ice more chunky than a slushie. Otherwise the drink was decent. Decor and drink selection more than makes up for the drink quality, which is not bad but doesn’t stand out.

Seating - not much seating, no tables, only 1 counter area against the window. Probably has 6 stools total against the counter.“

“I kinda prefer this location to El Camino's because the Tie Guan Yin Milk Tea here has a more intense flavor. However, it's wise to check the wait time if you're using the Snack Pass. The place can get quite bustling, which is a testament to their popularity and the consistent quality they maintain. I've tried strawberry milk tea, the Taiwan classic, Paradise Peach with cheese foam, fantastic fruit tea, and Oats Fresh Milk Tea, and each one was great in its own way. The toppings are also equally good, such as the QQ noodles, grass jelly, pudding, etc. When it comes to food, the popcorn chicken is a must-try. At the moment, their version is more satisfying than or arguably up to par with Ume Tea and Shihlin.“

“So many tea shops but none with the taste of OMG Tea. They live up to the name and I drive out of the way to take some. Thick, colorful, full, natural taste and reasonable prices! I try other places but those taste artificial (maybe something powdered and cheap from online) watered down and used weird milk (probably powdered too lol) . So why waste money trying too many places. (I did try to find places closer but to no avail.) So I just go to where they do it right. For me, will get a very good balance of rich flavor and sweetness by 80% sweet. 🙌“

“Love Tan-Cha. Great drink and great service 🥰🥰🥰“

“Great place for some boba. Lots of topping and drink options. Tucked away in a small corner of the plaza and thus does not have much space inside. I love cucumber so I usually go for the Grasshopper but I have not had a drink from them that I did not like.“

“The Newark location has great atmosphere, very friendly people, and boba always taste great! The Dirty Boba is fire....LITERALLY!!!“

“I tried the signature "Yifang Fruit Tea" with 30% sweetness as they recommend though I took no-ice instead of less-ice. The tea itself tastes fruity, not too sweet and overall well balanced. The bountiful passion fruit seeds are a great touch. The fruit slices float above it all but I'm not sure if they have a real effect. I do really like this tea but I also have to say I prefer the moomo (Sunnyvale) fruit drink because it has more of a diverse set of fruit and bits in it. Still this is top notch and worth the 5⭐. I'll try more from the menu when I'm in the area.“

“I love Tiger Milk Tea & strawberry milk tea there“

“I’m delighted they opened this new location! it’s super convenient. The workers are super quick and the drinks taste great LOL. I’ve tried a fair share of drinks and my favorites are still the classics heehee, Tropical Special (passion fruit green tea with coconut jelly and boba) and all the milk teas! Coco is one of my favorite boba chains! it’s definitely worth checking out 😆😆 i’m sure any drink you try will be good!“

“I absolutely love this Happy Lemon location! The staff are always friendly, efficient, and great at making the perfect drink. The drinks are delicious and refreshing every time I visit, especially the classic Lemon Green Tea and their signature Salted Cheese drinks which are so unique and flavorful! The store is clean, organized, and has a welcoming vibe. I appreciate how customizable the drinks are and how you can adjust sweetness and toppings to suit your taste perfectly. This Happy Lemon truly sets the bar high for quality and service. Highly recommend!“

“Good yummy boba tea. Love it you can customize drinks. Also the on line ordering is nice“

“This specific location is THEE best boba in the whole Bay Area ! When I go anywhere else to ask for a Taro and Ube boba drink I’m always told they “don’t “ mix the two or “can’t “ when I first came across this place I fell in love because they do the two flavors together and it’s just so perfect and refreshing and SOooo good ! The staff is always friendly and it’s so nice and clean in there . I still need to try more things on the menu but I stick to my go-to I reallllyyy want to try the ice cream !“

“HiroNori has a really good vegan ramen with corn, tofu, soy crumbles, lettuce, and two broiled broccolini stalks. You can order either thick or thin noodles, but the difference between them isn’t huge. They also offer a red pepper and garlic sauce option on the side if you want it spicy (the default is not spicy at all). Overall it’s really good: comes out hot and a bit portion. Noodles are cooked well. They also have vegan gyoza, which is not common, and a nice side for the table. The dipping sauce for it is lemony and a bit strange. There’s also edamame available as an appetizer. And the yuzu-ade drink is pretty good. The food comes out pretty fast, but depending on when you go, service can be a little slow. They seem to only run with one person on the wait staff, handling hostess and delivery service prep duties too. It’s also just one big room, with a divider towards the center that blocks most of the view of the kitchen. Not the best ambiance, but perfectly fine for a quick bite. Parking is not great here as the shopping center is really popular.“