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.“

“The food was very authentic and everything we ordered was really, really tasty! The staff and owner were so kind and even treated us to their milk tea which was also really good! The service was also very fast and we highly recommend!!!“

“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.“

“Very cutesy inside. They had one person at the front (seems common at boba places). I got a coconut smoothie. And a brown sugar latte boba with nondairy milk. I think it was almond (I said almond or oat whatever they have). After they did tell me they are out of coconut but they can make an avocado smoothie that tastes like vanilla and everyone should try it. So I decided for that one. It was really creamy and really nice. Good choice. I didn’t end up drinking my foam from my latte though I just took it out. Because I want sure if it was also made with almond milk like my drink or if it had dairy. But I am not sure if I was clear on no dairy in my drink. So I just took it out. But I haven’t seen much espresso latte bobas. This was really good.“

“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!“

“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 !!“

“I tried different drinks here and all of them are so good!! I’ve tried the Avocado Banana Smoothie and Strawberry Banana Smoothie the fruit flavors are really clear and the sweet level is really balanced. I also love the Soy Milk Cheese Foam Milk Tea, obssessed with the cheese foam 😭 def recommend!“