Bubble Tea near Chelsea

“The Boba tea here is good compare to the other Boby tea vendors on the area I like how they make it here.

Kid-friendliness: Kids really like this place. I notice there's a big crow of kids after school here,

Wheelchair accessibility: Flat floor entrance with easy access for a wheelchair.“

“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.“

“Silkiest tapioca I've ever had. Music is a little loud at one end of the cafe but not unbearable. Nice place to chill out for a sec if you're a 1-3 person crew looking for a place to recalibrate. No public restroom. 10/10 boba and atmosphere.“

“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“

“Only like 5 seats inside but good street view from them. The grapefruit green tea is really good. Got it with no ice and 25% sugar and it was still a cool and sweet drink on a blistering day.

Wheelchair accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible. You have to go up some outdoor steps to enter the shop.“

“My coworker recommended this place. I absolutely love the passion fruit green tea! I go there very often to get it. It’s refreshing and delicious!
Charlotte was the barista the first time I went. She was very helpful, patient and informative. I had many questions and she was so good to me! Charlotte is so kind and always smiling every time I come in.
I highly recommend this place! Always a great experience. 10/10“

“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☹️“

“I’ve been coming to this place numerous times by now, it actually became my weekly go to. The Thai tea is so good, I’m a huge fan of Thai tea, and yet I can tell you that they don’t make their Thai tea with powder, they BREWED the tea. You can’t believe how many stores put their use powder to make Thai tea. Customer service are always on point, never disappointed, they will bring your order to you if they are not that busy. And if you haven’t tried the Taiwan sausage, you missed out on one of the best things in this world. Give that a shot if you haven’t! Good Job Cha Kung Fong!“

“Good packing space and good drinks !!“

“A small, drink-only place, 1/2 flight upstairs on a Newbury St corner. I recommend using the two touch screen stations to order, as the help is typically already busy making their specialty drinks from prior orders - including from a big 3rd party delivery business. Chosing your tea can be a lot of fun, with many unusual choices and customization options. After a short wait for your drink to be prepared in view, you can enjoy it in the small but clean seating area, but more typically this is a to-go place. Young crowd energy.“

“Me and my wife grab the Halo Halo shake when we feelin frisky on sundays. Its absolute 🔥🔥 everytine. Copped some Boston Hemp bud next door, lit it up, and ate our halo halo shakes while walking the area. Thank you. Service is always on point too, but even if it wasnt id still go there cuz the shake is now a staple in my household.“

“Just as great as China town in Phil“

“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“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Taro milk milk Delicious 👍“

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

“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.“

“As someone who has searched for the best boba in Harvard Square since 2017, I am telling you this is the best spot. It's the classic standby. It's been here for years and it will continue to last, no matter how many other bubble tea shops open (and inevitably close) in the rest of the square. It's consistent, it's very decent boba and tea, it has a nice big menu and great weekday specials, and it's pretty fast.

Ten One is expensive, overcrowded, and inconsistent quality-wise, with a limited menu and slow service; the only thing it has better than Kung Fu is their branding. Tiger Sugar is terrible; the last time I got milk foam there, I could literally see it curdling in my tea.“

“Such a great place to consider when you just need a quick run for hotpot or other Asian essentials but don’t want to drive all the way to HMart. Unfortunately Salem/the North Shore tends to fall short when it comes to Korean, Japanese or Chinese options so this store is heaven sent lol“

“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!!!“

“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.“

“I come from in Taiwan.This Tieguanyin milk tea is very authentic😍,use organic whole milk&can make 25% suger,tastes great, It tastes just like what I had in Taiwan. Thank you for relieving my homesickness.💖💖Next time i will buy again.
Wish you guys can come to Malden or Melrose🙏😬“

“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“

“Atmosphere here is great! I go every weekend to this location after rowing on the Charles. The atmosphere is wonderful and the staff are very kind! The boba tea is delicious- I recommend the grapefruit green tea or milk tea which are both refreshing. The grapefruit green tea is especially perfectly sweet! I personally like this location over newbury street.“

“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!“

“Great food unique selection of teas and shakes.“

“Great location, pick up was quick and easy! Their bubble tea is awesome and they have an awesome variety of flavors and boba options“

“Quick and tasty spot. The strawberry jasmine tea was the perfect level of sweetness with a tea aftertaste. Mango smoothie was okay but def prefered the juice/tea over the smoothie. They have a lot of other boba and food options I want to try in the future as well.“

“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“

“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.“

“Best Cambodian food and Boba drinks around.“

“Mago Mago Milk Tea is an exceptional tea house that captivates with its delightful blend of flavors and inviting ambiance. From the rich, creamy milk teas to the refreshing fruit infusions, every sip at Mago Mago is a journey of pure indulgence. Coupled with cozy seating and friendly service, it's the perfect spot to unwind and savor the finest tea creations.“

“such a big sandwich! definitely get a good bang for your buck- I was almost overwhelmed by the amount of meat. my only complaint though was that I wish it was just a bit more salty! I got it without pate so it very well could be that thats what it needed.“

“We enjoyed the tea very much when we sampled it at today’s YMCA Oaktoberfest 5K. The kids loved the bubbles at the bottom. The kids like their promotional fans too.“

“I enjoy boba quite a bit so when my friends said we should check out Gong Cha I was excited. There are so many great tea base choices and the additions and toppings are also vast in variety. Fast service and you can order ahead online or at their kiosk or at the counter. Made fresh to order too. Quite authentic and I hope they continue to spread across North America. Go here if you want bubble tea.“

“So far so good! They have self check out kiosk and just watch out it has an automated 18% tip even in takeout. Waiting in line to try this bubbletea. Will review further when i tastes this beverageSo checkin back as promised, they gave me a free topping for doing the review. Well, although it is pricey but it was good real tea based. Recommended and also they are the only milk tea in the area“

“Really nice bubble tea and snack shop — I heard it’s super popular with the younger crowd. The girls working there were super friendly and patient, and they took the time to walk us through all the different snacks. The bubble tea was great, and the snacks & cakes were pretty delicious too“

“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!!!“

“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!!!“

“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🫣.“

“Delicious place first tome going today and I really liked it the pineapple green tea Nata jelly was super good. I’ll be going back for more.“

“The place might not look appealing on the outside but the food is awesome! One of the best places in the Downtown Boston to grab a business lunch.“

“Dado is the best kept secret in Cambridge. A beautiful café that feels so peaceful, considered and thoughtful in its every detail—the perfect place to sit with a friend, or take some time to just be alone and read a book. The co-owner Namwon has great energy. He was always really kind and welcoming to me and my boyfriend (we are from Australia, but Dado felt like a little slice of home). The food is really tasty (I could never go past their egg-salad sandwich; my partner loves the bibimbap wrap), and Dado, of course, has an amazing selection of teas. More than just feeding the body, all the meals felt like they were nourishing the soul. Just good honest cooking—maybe the rarest of things today. We’re about to leave Harvard this semester, and one of the great things we’ll miss is Dado.“

“We live in Winchester, and we have ordered takeout at Umi Sushi twice now. The sushi, the entire order has been extremely fresh, well-packaged, and just delicious. Umi Sushi will be our 'go-to' going forward. The staff are all friendly and responsive. It's a home run for people who love fresh sushi and a local setting.“

“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!“