Bubble Tea near Allston

“Starbucks of Tea. Essentially the undisputed S-tier royalty of the boba world.

When this Allston location first opened last year, the hype was unreal. I had to wait a couple of weeks before I even dared to get in line. While the waits on weekend evenings are still pretty rough, the crowds have definitely thinned out a bit now that they’ve opened more outposts around Boston.

I've loved almost every drink I’ve tried here. I love that they use real dairy, fresh fruit, and absolutely no powders. They essentially pioneered the premium tea market in China (and actually invented the cheese cloud foam), and they manage to keep that high quality incredibly consistent across a massive menu. Even the drinks that look like heavy fruit smoothies are infused with premium bases like jasmine green tea, which gives them a much lighter, floral aftertaste. The OG cheese cloud cap also adds a really sophisticated layer of savoriness. My favorites so far were the Cloud Coconut Blue, the Coconut Mango Boom, and the Cloud Mango.

This isn’t the most convenient HeyTea location for me, but it’s in the perfect spot to hang out and grab a drink after a heavy Chinese or Korean dinner in the neighborhood. Will definitely keep coming back to try their new flavors.“

“I think their chicken wings really taste like McDonald’s spicy chicken wings in China! ! ! ! There is nothing like Korean fried chicken in Boston, but every time you want to eat domestic taste, this is the fried chicken! And that chicken fillet roll really tastes like the old Beijing chicken roll “

“Machi machi has a really great aesthetic, the interior feels very cozy. When I asked what to get, Ryan helped point out some noteworthy drinks. I really enjoyed the jasmine green tea with fresh fruit. The drink came out quick and was very refreshing! Would visit again!“

“Service was pretty good, everything is ordered through a kiosk. I ordered a medium Lychee Oolong with boba for $6.15. It was pretty good and flavorful. There was also a mochi donut place built into the Gongcha. Store was pretty empty when I came around 5pm.“

“I’ve come here for years for the bubble tea, but recently decided to try some of their dinners and desserts. Wow – I felt like I had entered someone’s house and had been given one of the most delicious home-cooked Asian meals ever. In addition, the owner always remembers me and welcomes me in. I can’t recommend this place enough!“

“Thanksgiving in Chinatown and my daughter and her best friend wanted Boba and his Mom and I wanted coffee. Cafe Darq was most definitely the right choice. They loved their Boba, his Mom had her Vietnamese coffee and I ended getting the Hot Chocolate Darq. Perfect for a cold evening.“

“One of my favourite spots for bubble tea in Boston. I have gone through a large portion of their offerings and almost none disappointed. My top choices are the Avocado & Mango smoothie, Camelia Milk Tea, Thai Brulee Milk Tea, Taro Paste Bobo Milk Tea, and many more. The ingredients were all fresh, and the servers are very friendly and helpful. The deco of this place follows a sense of minimalism which I appreciate. I could say more, but perhaps it's best to visit this place for yourself :)“

“The atmosphere is very playful, low lit and cozy. I could see myself coming here to work, grab a snack or hang out with friends. They have a few games like jenga and uno and a selection of food. I got 3 different types of the onigiri (Kani, Shrimp tempura, and baked salmon) and they were all fresh and delicious. I started with shrimp tempura and it was so good I went back for the other two. That alone will keep me coming back. The oreo milk was nice, but the onigiri were the stars. I would definitely recommend coming to try the food.“

“Good packing space and good drinks !!“

“Truly one of the warmest, most genuine places out there. The workers here are so kind and always make the tastiest Vietnamese treats! Here’s what I got!

Custom chè with coconut milk, hot luu, taro, jackfruit, and pandan jelly
- Genuinely one of the best I’ve had 10/10

Bánh Dùa (Pandan flavor)
- Amazing chewy texture filled with pandan custard and coconut shreds
- Comes in pandan, ube, or durian flavor, and I will come back to try the rest!

One of my favorite places to relax and eat homey food! Please come check it out :)“