6 Best Bubble Tea in Hilo

“We were looking for something homey and warm to eat after a long arduous touring and traveling. We found this cute little family owned restaurant. Right when I entered, I immediately knew it was going to be good as the pho aroma hit our faces. We ordered the combination and it was one of the best food we ate on the island. Will come back on our next trip.“

“I ordered the taro smoothie with boba and swapped in coconut milk. You can really taste that they use real taro—it gives the drink a rich, authentic flavor. The boba was warm, soft, and perfectly chewy. Honestly, this is the best smoothie I’ve had on the Big Island. Their customer service is also excellent—they let you customize your drink just the way you like it, including sweetness level and choice of milk. Highly recommend!“

“The menu is large they have most of the flavors you can hope for and are always making interesting specials. I personally love the hojicha milk tea. This time I tried the old maids special. A oolong milk tea with blueberry and butterfly tea. Looked amazing and was surprisingly delicious.

I order everything half sweet regular is usually really sweet.“

“They always have really friendly service, delicious food and refreshing drinks, 10/10 recommend. And if you're like me and don't care for boba, you have to request it, its an add on not default.☺ Though i would recommend the popping boba or rainbow jelly. Cafe Boba, keep doing what y'all are doing.💖“

“First, food is excellent! They do a very nice job, make it fresh and the place is very cool...right next to two other food counters, also right around the corner from the market. One is Thai, very good as well and another acai bowl place which we also love. I took a star because of the hours, twice now we have gone wanting this and they are closed?? Both times were within what they say open on here, but nothing there but a closed sign, frustrating because we love the food.“

“i went in with a mission - order a smoothie with ginger that i could TASTE. Jesus and Tita were the absolute BEST and worked with me to make the smoothie of my dreams 😋😋 Tita even gave me a sample to make sure it was what i wanted!! 100000/10; absolutely wonderful service and people. you won’t be disappointed. mahalo mahalo mahalo!!“