50 Best 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.“

“This place is awesome! Everyone is really friendly. Very patient and helpful with picking the right drink for you. And the drinks are amazing! My son loves the Oreo crumble. I like the lychee when I want sweet and just got the Oolong one that is recommended on here. I love it! We also got some spring rolls that are excellent. I’m so happy to have found this place!“

“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.“

“Love, Love, Love the boba here! Best customer service in the world! The atmosphere is perfect for studying, and its right by Tufts campus! I highly suggest the passion green tea or the brown sugar creme brulee! They actually brulee the top!!!“

“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.“

“Cute Asian drink/banh mi/grocery store right on the edge of downtown Salem. The vegetables seemed fresh, and though items were a little expensive it's reasonable tradeoff for convenience. There's a good mix of novelty items (rare flavors) and basics. Of interest is the variety of ice cream flavors, pickled vegetables, herbs including fresh Thai basil and lemon grass, and stuffed plushies. We enjoyed the banh mi which was flavorful and on a delicious crusty baguette - wish there was slightly more meat!“

“Good packing space and good drinks !!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“I highly recommend this place! They have great customer service and very quick with making their drinks. They are so polite and welcoming. Currently my favorite bubble tea place! I specifically had Zlata as my server and she was very nice and sweet <3“

“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“

“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☹️“

“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!“

“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!“

“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🙏😬“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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!“

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Best Cambodian food and Boba drinks around.“

“Taro milk milk Delicious 👍“

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

“Best fried chicken and boba in town“

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

“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“

“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.“

“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 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!!!“

“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.“

“Open concept cafeteria feel like for boba. Huge selection on thier menu. Ordering experience is through 2 self checkout kiosks. If it's empty, you can really go through the menu and choose what you want. I love that they use real taro and not the powder purple taro so that in itself talks about quality.“

“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🫣.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“