Bubble Tea near Braintree

“For a Friday evening, it was relatively quiet, but regardless, the service was great, friendly staff, and very informative since it was my first time trying boba/bubble tea. Also, my sister is now officially addicted to their mango milk tea! Definitely will be coming back to get more of those tasty drinks! :>“

“I’m a huge bubble tea drinker and I love to try all different kinds of places. Let me tell you, Sweet Sip did not disappoint. While there I tried three drinks: the Assam black tea with honey boba, the rose milk tea (no topping), and the Vietnamese iced coffee. All three were delicious. The Assam was a great milk tea for anyone who likes it simple and nostalgic. Nice and sweet, but not too sweet. The rose milk tea was fragrant and delicious as well. In terms of the boba, they use honey boba, which is a nice choice; this gives them a good taste, which adds nicely to the teas. The Vietnamese iced coffee was also a nice surprise. If you’ve ever had the real deal form a Vietnamese restaurant, then you would know that the coffee flavor can be strong and extra bitter. For someone who loves coffee, but is a wimp with the bitterness, this iced coffee was just the right balance. It gets even better as your ice melts. Lastly. I tried some of their Hong Kong cakes, specifically the pandan flavored cake, and the mochi filling. It was heavenly… Crisp, sweet, and flavorful. I look forward to trying the other flavors. I don’t go to Boston too often, but I would definitely come back to try more drinks at Sweet Sip the next time I’m visiting.“

“Tried the mango slushy with mango jelly and mango poppers and the house milk tea with boba- delicious! I think this place makes better tasting teas than Kung Fu Tea downstairs. The only thing that Kung Fu Tea does better is that there’s an app so you can order ahead of time and you can select the sugar levels.“

“The food court at South Shore Plaza is so chaotic, but the service at Kong Dog actually wasn’t too bad. They have a self-service kiosk for ordering and a screen that displays which order number is ready. The person who handed me my order was also friendly. The wait was around ten minutes for one corndog.

I ordered the Original Kong Dog with Chicken Sausage ($6.20). I don’t think they actually gave me a chicken sausage, but it’s fine. Overall, this tasted pretty good. The batter was very crispy and chewy but thinner than Mochinut’s, which is the only competition in the area I believe. It was sweet from the sugar coating, but the batter itself was not sweet like Korean corndogs traditionally are—it just had a fried taste.“

“My 2 girlfriends and I came to Esmai's Cafe for a girls' catchup on a Tuesday night at 6PM. Reservations were easy to make online. Meter parking was plentiful nearby. We were seated right away.

I remember this place as Hops n' Scotch and honestly, I think they really improved the space! The ambience was nicer, more posh, and the decor was super cute.

The service was quick, helpful, and very nice. We were checked in with often and made sure we were happy with the food. The menu of drinks and food were really interesting!

We got the:
- Spill the Tea mocktail - the rose tea was very subtle but tasty and aromatic, it was really pleasant and came in a pretty glass
- Hot Egg Coffee - VERY sweet (which I LOVE) it might be too sweet for some... but personally I LOVED the first sip which was sugar overload heaven XD
- Cold Egg Coffee (yes we got both!) - tasted great, almost like a bubble tea without the boba, the Vietnamese coffee is strong and sweet, which I like
- Banh Mi + Bone Marrow - a must get! this Vietnamese charcuterie board was very creative and DELISH!!! I loved the pate with the bone marrow on top of the toast - the bone marrow was melt in my mouth deliciousness, and then I made a separate toast with the pate, cold cuts and pickled veggies. this app was a winner for me
- Mini Beef Wellington - this was SO GOOD!!! Since there were 3 of us, we each got 1 mini beef wellington and the meat inside was so surprisingly tender!! And then the outside pastry was nice and flaky, and I kept wanting more and more of the sauce - this honestly was my favorite dish of the night
- Escargot - this was good and some of the pieces were nice and plump but I did prefer the other two apps above
- Grilled Octopus - I thought the octopus was very tasty and moist, the poached Asian pear salad was a nice addition
- Lemongrass Chicken Salad - the salad is pretty standard, but actually the lemongrass chicken was very juicy and flavorful
- Smoked Fried Rice - this was my friend's favorite dish, she really liked the smokiness of it, and I thought the fried shrimp egg roll was so creative
- Loco Moco - this was SO TASTY!!!! every component of this dish was good and balanced everything else, from the Japanese hamburger and its mushroom gravy sauce over the rice, the yolk oozing out of the fried egg on top, then cutting a piece of the spam on the side and then the macaroni salad and carrots and finishing with some fruit - this was my favorite entree and my 2nd fave dish after the Mini Beef Wellington
- Creme Brulee - this was so yummy and not too sweet, the right creaminess and so easy to eat, we finished it easily
- Matcha Lava Cake - SUPER DECADENT and again, I have a MAJOR sweet tooth, so I LOOOOOOVED this lava cake! It was oozing and the sauce with the cake and a bit of strawberry were PERFECT... and then you discover the matcha and it's a nice surprise! I was in chocolate heaven ^__^

Portions were really perfect for our party of 3 but we got waaayyyyyyy too much and we were STUFFED. We had to box the rest of the fried rice and loco moco. I recommend finishing the bone marrow right away though since when it cools down, it'll gel up.

Even if you're full, I'd say make room for dessert. If you're a dessert fan, both the matcha lava cake and creme brulee were worth it! But if you only had to choose one and you DO have a sweet tooth, I'd recommend getting the lava cake :)

All in all, a VERY successful and delicious night out with my friends. We were never rushed and it wasn't very crowded (albeit it was a Tuesday night), so we were able to chat for a while and really enjoy our food and drinks.

I would definitely come back and bring more friends, try out their creative cocktails next time, or maybe even come for a date night ;)

I highly recom“

“I had a bubble tea drink here. The tea itself tasted great but the boba was quite flavorless, which I wasn't a big fan of. But I think that is a matter of preference - I just happen to have a big sweet tooth. I'm happy to try this place again to try something else from the menu!“

“It's a small location. They are practicing social distancing with mask and take out only. We tried the new mojitos drinks which was mixed berry, mango Orange, and grapefruit citrus. They were all so favorful and sweet. There was pieces of fruit and mint in all of them . They were all carbonated. Service was good and price was reasonable“

“The interior is cozy, and it was pretty lively on a holiday afternoon.

- Matcha Cream Puff ($5): The shell had a nice crunch (I would have liked a harder crunch, but that just comes down to preference), and there was plenty of matcha cream, but the level of sweetness made it not overwhelming.
- Corn Milk with Pandan (Sữa Bắp Lá Dứa) ($7.75): This is the only place I’ve found around here that sells this. It was tasty. A little thick but smooth and sweet but refreshing. They offer an ice bag if you aren’t able to refrigerate or drink it within thirty minutes.

Service was friendly. My only complaint is that the prices are high, but I was satisfied with the taste.“

“Amazing place! As soon as you step inside, the smell of tea brewing washes over you. I can’t describe how good it smells! I ordered a brown sugar fresh milk tea and my aunt ordered a hot honey rose tea. We both loved our drinks! I also ordered a Nutella cronut, which was warm and freshly made. The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable. We were also able to get street parking. Overall, we had a great experience! Just be aware that there’s no seating inside.“

“Super Emoji is a Boba shop located in the heart of Newbury Street, located in a little area that is populated by other boba shops. Super Emoji stands out from the rest by selling meals and other snacks, such as Xiao Long Bao, Shaved Ice, and other desserts.

The service is fast and quick, though it did take some time to make the shaved ice. There is a kiosk for self ordering, but the one we picked was out of order with no indication that it wasn't working. The atmosphere is alright, it was a hot day but it wasn't too warm inside.

We got the grapefruit slush, lemon iced tea, and a chocolate shaved ice. The teas were alright, pretty standard when compared to other locations. The chocolate shaved ice was ok sized for the price, which could only be found by going online to look at their ChowBus menu, or through the rotating screens up behind the counter. The chocolate shaved ice was light and melted in the mouth quickly, while the additional toppings were good.

Overall it was a decent experience, but they need to print updated menus for their new food offerings, as it only lists drinks.“

“Excellent customer service!!!! My parents always said if hubby and I ever go broke, it’s due to our addiction to bubble tea and eating out. Hubby went by out of curiosity once, and couldn’t stop raving about how good it’s. He said this red dragon fruit tea is the best he ever had in his life and we are approaching our 40s. We came in the snow today all the way from Braintree. We normally hit up Vivi and PTea in Quincy but I felt the need to come and try this. Hubby ordered me a jasmine cheese foam tea 50 percent sugar, but somehow it came super bitter. We brought it back and asked to put more sugar in. They immediately made me another one with 100 sugar, and asked me to try it and let them know. They can make it for me again or I can order something else. The customer service was EXCELLENT! We go to PTea a lot for their jasmine tea and my husband always said why the cashier looks like we owed them money. We will definitely be back to Cha Kung Fong, for their customer service and great price. What a hidden gem! Price is great too!“

“White decor walking in with a quiet ambiance . It’s nice and quiet. Good for studying . High quality tea for Boston , one of the best for fruit tea. Love this place.

Lavender forest -10
Grapefruit green less ice less sugar-10
Peach lemon
Mango Slush
Apple iced tea“

“Just as great as China town in Phil“

“The inside is a very cozy aesthetic, the workers are extremely friendly and drinks are amazing! My friends and I came here on Wednesday and will definitely be coming back, I recommend the strawberry jasmine green tea it’s so yummy that when my friends finished their drink they started drinking mine☹️“

“Finally, got to try This place. They had soft Opening which was not to best. The ordering process was pretty smooth . The wait was not to long. We got the infamous Sho-Gun Matcha/Vanilla Soft Serve Mix With Edible 24K gold , Maiko Special (Parfait) Hojicha/Strawberry Mix Soft Serve and Matcha Latte Float. Everything was so rich in favor. The matcha favor is probably the best that I had so far. You can taste the quality of the soft serve. It's a bit pricy but worth every penny. Definitely, need to try them out“

“This was my first time at a bubble tea place in probably 10 years. There are a LOT more options now and the employee was so kind and patient, answering all of my questions and explaining the options. She even recommended using the computerized ordering system if I wanted to see photos. The Shared Tea lets you customize everything down to how much ice you want and how sweet you want your drink (great accommodation for those on special diets.) My lychee tea came with chunks of crushed lychee in it and was really delicious.

Dietary restrictions: The Shared Tea lets you customize how sweet you want your drink, from 0% to 125% sweetness. This is a great option for those on reduced sugar diets!“

“The teas are so clean tasting, you can tell it’s the real deal from the first sip. The multi floral honey tea, passion fruit green tea, and pineapple green tea were all so delicious. I could drink them all day!“

“I bought the black rice coconut jelly.
Dessert came in a cute glass jar, I can see myself re-using it for something else.
Price was closer to $13.
I think it is a decent sized dessert.
Taste.
I thought the creaminess of the of the jelly was smooth, good, and refreshing. There’s a strong aroma of coconut not artificial which surprised me. The rice is also spot on!
Overall not too sweet. Slightly on the higher price but compared to Mango Mango? Gong cha? It’s about normal AND you get a cute mason jar.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly Recommend!

Tried this bubble tea spot on Newbury Street, and it did not disappoint! The place itself is small but super cute, perfect for a quick stop while strolling around. One thing to note—they open at 11 AM, but when we went right at opening, the store wasn’t quite ready until 11:30 AM. So, if you’re planning to go early, maybe give it a little extra time to get the boba toppings to get ready.

We ordered a tea without the boba toppings, and honestly, it was amazing on its own! The flavors were perfectly balanced, not too sweet, and super refreshing. If you’re a bubble tea lover (or even if you’re not), definitely worth checking out. Will be back for sure!“

“It's a small location. They are practicing social distancing with mask and take out only. We tried the new mojitos drinks which was mixed berry, mango Orange, and grapefruit citrus. They were all so favorful and sweet. There was pieces of fruit and mint in all of them . They were all carbonated. Service was good and price was reasonable“

“Great food unique selection of teas and shakes.“

“Nice bubble tea place! This one is a chain. One thing that I really like about it is that they partner with mochi nut and zz desserts and the hot dog place so there are quite a few food options. Supposedly they make their own boba here! They do have three options, two were available when we went. The brown sugar boba and their white boba. We got two drinks.

I ordered the brewed oolong peach tea with white boba. I asked them if it was sweet and they said yes. Honestly this drink was not my favorite, it was just a little lacking in sweetness. The oolong flavor was good, but the boba was fully tasteless although the texture was fantastic.

My partner ordered the passion fruit green tea with brown sugar boba and it was absolutely delicious.

I would say if you're going to go with the brewed tea options Just be aware I think it's not super sweet, and if you get the white boba instead of the brown sugar boba is also not very sweet or flavorful so heads up!“

“The place is connected to ranch 99. Staff was helpful in suggesting some drinks. We got the tora Milk tea, boba tea, lemon Green Tea and passion fruit. Everything was refreshing and yummy. Price is average.“

“Pho #1 lives up to its name #1!!! So good 😊“

“Great variety in fantastic tasting bubble teas and mochinuts!“

“I ordered the Pho King and it was super delicious!!! The broth was flavorful and seasoned, the beef was tender, and the vegetables and noodles were cooked perfectly. All the flavors came together to make a superb bowl of comfort. A shout out to the server, CHUCK, who answered my questions and provided thoughtful recommendations. I'm bringing family and friends next time!!!“

“Best fried chicken and boba in town“

“I ordered the Pho King and it was super delicious!!! The broth was flavorful and seasoned, the beef was tender, and the vegetables and noodles were cooked perfectly. All the flavors came together to make a superb bowl of comfort. A shout out to the server, CHUCK, who answered my questions and provided thoughtful recommendations. I'm bringing family and friends next time!!!“

“This hidden gem is located on the Boston University campus more close to the gas station, a Target and a new restaurant called Ziggy’s. They do sell boba but I want to take a moment to show appreciation to their macarons. My personal favorite is the fruity cereal. As you can see, look how pretty it looks and taking a bite it is sweet, satisfying and it just makes you happy. I know for me it made me happy. I believe they do buy it from a third party but it is delicious and worth it. If you look at my first picture they do display their pricing and to be upfront it does show “Buy 5 and get one free” however they do not ring it up like that and ring it up as you bought a total of six macarons. So for me, I could argue if I wanted to but I learned for myself that I’m willing to pay all six and the rest of their flavors (vanilla, birthday cake (both a pink & blue)) are tasty and satisfying. I have tried the dark chocolate macaron and it was okay. If you are one of those people that enjoys dark chocolate but want a subtle sweetness then that one is for you. I have tried their Italian soda (the lemon one to be exact) and it was delicious as well. If you want a “healthy option” they do offer Italian soda and their flavors. On the last picture you can see their drinks, pricing and boba options. My daughter and I enjoy this boba shop and it is welcoming and warm atmosphere. I just wished this establishment was more closer to home but I’m willing to travel.“

“LimeRed Teahouse is a small cafe located right outside of the BU campus, with a wide range of desserts and drinks to try out.

The staff are pretty welcoming, able to cater to most requests and are able to explain any recommendations to new customers. They make the drinks pretty quick and kept us informed throughout the process.

We typically come here to get Bubble Waffles with Ice cream, which does take a little time to make, but the batter used is light and fluffy and goes well with the ice cream they serve. They also have macarons here, which are pretty standard. The teas are good, some of them don't have as strong as a flavor as they should but overall is pretty good.

Definitely a good place to study or just to hang out while in the area.“

“The savior for people who are tired of carbonated drinks in the United States is located in Chinatown, but the store staff are all Westerners. The first time I drank a hand-cranked drink, I ordered it from the ordering machine. It was quite grand and you can also adjust the sweetness of the ice cubes. However, the price of the hand-cranked drink here is really just for an occasional drink. This cup is 50 in Taiwan and 210 in the United States🫣.“

“I ordered delivery through GrubHub. I ordered the lemongrass steak pho and the chicken pho. The meat was tender and flavorful. The broth was well seasoned. I tried the steak bahn mi. The steak sandwich was delicious. I just wish the bread was softer. I’ve tried pho at different places over Boston and this place has the best.“

“I often visit this Gong Cha because it's run by Vietnamese staff, and honestly, I feel like the drinks here are made better than at other Gong Cha locations. The flavors are well-balanced, not too sweet, and always consistent. It’s become my go-to for milk tea!“

“Located on the same block as other dessert places on Newbury Street, Zero& offers a unique experience where they use cane sugar instead of other sugars, making it a more "healthier" option of boba.

The service here is good, they make the drinks quite quickly and there is a mobile app to order ahead.

The drinks can be hit or miss depending on your tastes. I really enjoy the Matcha Tornado, which usually has a slushy feeling that goes well with the oreo crumbs inside the drink. I've also tried the thai tea version, which I enjoy but feel is a bit too sweet for my liking.

Atmosphere is ok, it can get a bit crowded and humid inside the place so it may feel a bit unpleasant, but overall it is ok.

I would check ahead on the app because sometimes they don't have the ingredients necessary for certain products.“

“Tea is always good, order speed varies but they have two machines and a person at the register to accept your order. The service is always friendly and courteous. For fruit tea they are my favorite in the area.
But some work can be done with cleanliness upkeep when busy.“

“First time experience with a bubble tea shop offering healthy items such as oatmeal, which is a scoop of cooked breakfast oatmeal in your drink. It works! The oatmeal actually goes well as a drink topping. The mung bean slush was my favorite. Very refreshing on a hot summer day.“

“Look, I don't know if this is the best location for a boba place, being that it's across the Boston Symphony and it's mostly older people who frequent the symphony. But as an Asian family, we did go to the Symphony and we did drop by this place afterwards for that post-symphony boba hit. LOL.“

“we love this place love the owner he's so nice. and interactive. music is great so is the food and bobba.“

“I come here all the time and boba never disappoints. I’ve tried many others in Boston but this consistently has the best quality and best price. The woman who works here in the evenings is wonderful and takes her time to craft drinks that are perfect. Try the thai iced lime green tea!“

“the bubble tea here was really good! the have lots of options to chose from. the bobas are the perfect size and well done, the mango popping bubbles are very yummy as well, not too sweet. The service was really nice and soo unbelievable fast. you can also see your order being prepared which is a plus. they also have a nice seating area. we liked it a lot and will definitely be back when we are in the area again.“

“The Grapefruit Salty Cream over Grape Green Tea ($7.25) was good and refreshing, though I am not sure if they use fruit juice or fresh fruits. The cream on top also just looked like whipped cream when I opened the cap, but it tasted fine.

I feel like I got coaxed into paying with cash because it was empty. I didn’t see any signs indoors or in the reviews about the supposed $10 minimum as there usually are. Thankfully, I had cash on me, but a heads up for anyone ordering inside.“

“Just had our first experience here and we’ll be back! Friendly staff and fantastic food!“

“I really like this place. Portions are great. The lady in the front counter always has a smile on her face. Even I ordered a special request on the menu, they were able to make it for me. This is my second time here and I really like it. Highly recommended.“

“honestly best bubble tea i have ever had and found a great flavor for my nonbubble tea drinker. only complaint was one macaroon was rather stale. just so grateful they were open late for dessert time.“

“This boba shop is my go-to. The boba looks pretty good and tastes pretty good. I come here a lot with my friends and it has a cozy atmosphere, but sometimes it gets a bit warm. A drink I recommend is the onezo milk tea and the strawberry green tea. I definitely recommend coming here if you are nearby.“

“I visited this restaurant with a friend after our trip to the MFA—just a 10-minute walk away. This place exceeded my expectations. Their menu features a variety of meats, including lamb, beef, chicken, and eel. We ordered the beef with onion and the stewed beef with curry—both dishes came in generous portions with fantastic flavor, served with rice and vegetables.

They also offer skewers, and the lamb skewers are the best I’ve had in Boston—only $7.50 for two! The pricing is excellent for the quality and portion sizes. Absolutely loved it—so delicious!“

“my go-to boba tea place in quincy! the boba tea is good & i'd definitely recommend trying all kinds of tea there including limited edition ones. even during limited time events where they give free stuff such as the pins or the final fantasy event, the items r cute and i could definitely make it work w/ everyday fashion!! the workers r friendly too and the atmosphere is quiet, but if its busy it can be a bit chatty there hahaha 😂 the service is good & the wait would only be a couple minutes“

“Gong Cha is a worldwide boba chain that has many locations across Massachusetts, what makes this location unique is the presence of a Korean corndog/Mochi Donut store inside it as well. The staff operates both of these stores at the same time, which can make waiting longer if there is multiple people at each store, but I've never had to wait long for boba here.

The boba has been pretty consistent overall in terms of flavor and quality, and I haven't had a bad experience yet.“

“This is the cutest little dessert shop in the Quincy area! It’s so close to the Wollaston station and it’s perfect for a sweet treat if you’re in the market for something yummy and not tooo sweet! Different variations of Asian desserts with durian, herbal jelly, mango (of course) and more but also ice cream/crepes/waffles for those who aren’t into the former!

The store itself is absolutely gorgeous as well! It’s so pretty inside.The staff (girl with the dyed grey hair) is super sweet and the food comes out so quickly!! I think the cold treats are worth the price, the cakes and other small bites are a bit pricey but I think it’s better to dine in!

Overall I think the cold treats are worth it >:)“