50 Best Bubble Tea near East Orange

“My husband and I have been going to Crispy and Boba almost every week for the past year. Its our treat to ourselves after work. The lady behind the counter is kind. She knows our orders by now (which we really appreciate) and has always answered any questions we've had. Yes, there is a wait for the food. But in my opinion its worth the wait. I recommend: Chicken Katsu Curry, Soy Garlic Wings, Korean Stew, Black Milk Tea (iced with tapioca and sweet foam) and the Blue Lemonade (with strawberry popping). I cant wait to try more!“

“First, the owners that run this place are so friendly and go out of their way to make you feel welcome. I ordered a noodle bowl with marinated tofu and veggies, it was fresh and flavorful. I will definitely be back soon, I got my eye on them baos..“

“We were first timer’s today… the girl that help us was so sweet and kind! The service was excellent! My son loved the brown sugar milk with bubbles!“

“I loved the service it was so clean they are so creative and the boba is so good it is delicious“

“Obsessed with this place! My new fave spot the volcano bowl is SPICY in the best way and the mango kani salad is perfect. Staff is always super nice and the bubble tea is delish!! I can’t wait to try the ramen eventually but I keep going back to the delicious bowls“

“I just went in to order for to go and my experience was phenomenal. I ordered a quick sushi snack and bubble tea and it seemed like the bubble tea was made with love and supeeerr fresh. While I was waiting for my order I just sat at the sushi bar and was introduced to a speakeasy omakase?! He gave a sample and I was bloooown away! Whoa I gotta go!“

“Great shop It’s the best drinks around The owners are awesome !! Go back for more and more“

“Kung Fu Tea is an amazing restaurant that I can wholeheartedly recommend to anyone. I ordered the Oreo Wow with syrup and Mangonada and they certainly live up to their name. It came out quickly and was of fantastic taste. Donny is very polite and kind, and she was also helpful in giving delicious recommendations. The atmosphere was very welcoming and immersive as well. It was a 10/10 experience.“

“Reviewed mainly for Bubble Tea :
- Flavor: Fair selection available. I get Osmanthus Oolong Milk Tea. The tea has nice hints of bitterness. Texture-wise, more like a tea diluted with milk than the creaminess of an incorporated milk tea.
- Boba: Lower amount of Boba. Although the Boba has nice elasticity, they're too small so you can usually only chew once.
- Price: An average bubble tea (7$ overall, 2026) compared to what I consider the average price (7-8$)
- Overall - it takes the average up a notch for an overall nice bubble tea but doesn't have the kind of pull that would make me go out of my way to get one.

- Extra - They also serve ice cream and have an extended store area which would be fine for quick hangouts.“

“So good!!!!!!!!! Must try! My favorite place in town!“

“BEST BUBBLE TEA EVER!!! I found this place randomly while walking around NY. now it's my favorite place to grab bubble tea and cheese curds. highly recommended.“

“I LOVE coming here! It’s been my go-to place for lunch recently and it’s for a reason. The atmosphere is always relaxing, the staff is so kind and inviting. They welcome me every time I walk into the door with a big smile. Their food is always fresh, FULL of flavor, quick and their menu is full of variety. I highly recommend coming here and experiencing it for yourself!“

“This has to be my FAVORITE boba tea shop in Staten Island! It has a great variety of boba teas to try so you can try something different every time!! My favorite has to definitely be getting the smoothies and adding popping boba. The owner is super sweet and makes the drinks always taste good when I go. The prices are good and it’s worth it since it just tastes so good!!!! If your looking for a new place to try some boba tea definitely come to Boba Le tea Cafe:) you won’t regret it 🫶🏼🫶🏼“

“Found this by accident! Love it good tea“

“The Fresh Fruits Coconut water is absolutely delicious 😋 & the dragon drink“

“Reviewed mainly for Bubble Tea :
- Flavor: Extensive selection with seasonal variety available. I usually get the Chai or Oolong Milk Tea. The tea used in the milk tea is pleasantly strong but can sometimes be a bit watery instead of a smooth milk tea. Seasonal flavors tend to be hit or miss. Because the teas can be hit or miss, you'll likely default to a couple drinks you like rather than want to experiment too often.
- Boba: Generous amount of Boba with a pleasantly elastic chew. The boba rarely clump which make for a pleasant drink experience but the sweetness of the boba can cause a sweet drink to be a bit too sweet. Regardless, the boba has a nice inherent flavor.
- Price: Meets what I consider the average price (7-8$, 2025).
- Overall - A very solid bubble tea place that I have been frequenting for several years when in the area. It is a nice bubble tea for regular visits but doesn't quite set the standard for a bubble tea shop you'd actively go out of the way for.

- Extra - Despite the extensive menu, it's limited space means it's selection pales in comparison to other established shops or kiosks of the Kung-Fu tea franchise. The kiosk location is also interesting and the staff are courteous,“

“Stopped in while my son was at soccer practice on a whim last night and was blown away by the food and the amazingly friendly staff. The noodles were out of this world!! Prices were very reasonable esp in this economy. Will definitely be returning.“

“Hey yall! Came back today at dino after the service wasnt great a couple of weeks ago.

ITS BACK TO THE ORIGINAL STANDARD AND QUALITY!!!!

Old management is back and they are as wonderful as ever.

Come back and try out their drinks/food again. I am definitely not disappointed and I am sure it will meet if not exceed your expectations.

Also thanks Dino Boba management team for listening to my feedback and quickly responding to it.

So happy to have my boba place again. 🥰“

“Drink is delicious! Staff really helpful, love this place. My fav milk teA brand! Brown sugar boba milk tea is must try!!!!“

“love the egg bites, I come here at least every month for a treat“

“Trying a new boba place is lowkey stressful for me because I’m loyal to my usual order bad. I always get taro milk tea with extra boba, and I’m always scared it’s gonna taste like coconut in a wig.

But this place actually ate.

The worker was super sweet, my drink came out crazy fast, and the place itself is really cute. They also have a kiosk, which is nice because sometimes I do not feel like interacting with humanity more than necessary.

The taro milk tea was so good. Super pretty purple, actually tasted like taro, and wasn’t overly sweet. They got my less ice request right too, which I appreciated.

And the boba was SO fresh. Like soft, chewy, actually enjoyable. Not those little hard rocks some places try to sneak into your drink.

Good prices, good service, cute vibe, and really good drinks. Definitely recommend!“

“Best dumplings and strawberry lemonade tea ever!!<3. I definitely recommend this place. 谢谢😌“

“Great place love their options and the tea awesome“

“Bubble teas here are the best. Bubbles are always fresh. The owner(s) are super kind. They made sure customers are happy with the amount of bubbles. Every weekend while we are in town, we would ask my son to drive 30 minutes (one way)
here for the bubbles teas. Definitely worth the drive! We love bubbles teas here! Best wishes to the owner(s). :)“

“Loved my tea and rice ball“

“Delicious and fresh. We love the Udon and Ramen soup with super yummy pork. The chicken teriyaki is also amazing and nice portion for the price. The owner is lovely.“

“love love love this place. Feels like family, excellent food, great service! We will be back!“

“Recently tried this place for the first time and it exceeded my expectations! It was my first time trying a Poke bowl and now I'm hooked. I'm always excited to see new places pop up that offer vegetarian options. I got the fried Tofu as my protein option and it was perfectly cooked. All of the ingredients were super fresh and the toppings and sauces were excellent. Love the bubble tea, too!“

“Had the Coconut milk tea with mango boba and it was delicious. Love the atmosphere and the young lady who helped us was great, giving us some recommendations. Will definitely be back.“

“Visited the Lafayette, LA location today and had the strawberry supernova- AMAZING!“

“I’m glad my daughter found this place, now I’m addicted to bubble drinks!! And the bubble waffle is awesome!!!!“

“Good spot for Bubble Tea, but depending on who’s working it can be hit or miss. I’ve been here multiple times and only had two bad experiences. One time the Tapioca balls we’re still frozen hard in the middle, and another time it tasted like maybe they forgot to add sugar.“

“delicioso 🤤 buena atencion 🎉“

“Great location.. so many restaurants and other shops in the vicinity.. you don’t get bored walking through the street cause you have everything you want to eat.. this Boba tea shop is right in the heart of the street.. after eating a heavy dinner or lunch there’s always a time to drink Boba tea.. not much of space inside to sit and drink, but there were some chairs outside. Service was good…

Parking is a big issue here. You can never get a parking close to the shops unless in. In peak hours . Sometimes you have to pay for the parking… pricewise, it was OK..

Got a taro drink and it was good . My kid liked this and gave a thumbs up… 👍 I got Thai iced tea and it was really good.. We also got another. Mango 🥭 tea and it was average . Overall had a good experience . 4 stars ⭐ ⭐⭐⭐“

“It’s a pretty quiet place to grab food or a drink. I got strawberry green tea. It was pretty good! Overall lots of different options for anyone. There’s many menu items to try! My drink was so good. You can self order at the machine as well. Give this place a try!“

“My family just tried it today. The burritos were so goood and the kids loved their cheese empanada and churros. Thank you for coming to River Edge!!“

“I’ve been eating at A&J Bistro for years. The food is excellent! They make the best Fried Rice around! The Spicy Beef Noodle Soup is also incredible! The staff are friendly and Josephine the owner is such an amazing person! She does everything to make your experience great. Also, the new Refresher drinks are delicious!“

“This was the BEST bubble tea I've ever had! I had the fruit fusion tea with tapioca and it was delish! It had tiny pieces of FRESH apples and oranges in it. I would definitely recommend this drink and can't wait to try more! Great customer service at the American Dream location in NJ! Definitely 5 stars!“

“The drinks are awesome and the venue vibe is very relaxing. Putting Pokemon lo-fi music on during the event was a nice touch.“

“I had a Pineapple Slushy with Mango popping bubbles and it was great! Great vibe inside as well. Chalk artwork on walls 👌“

“The best coffee place near NJIT and Rutgers.“

“recomiendo nutrition 100% es la mejor! , buena atencion , el producto lo maximo, verita te ayuda con la dieta y todo lo que necesites para tener una mejor vida diaria! te sentiras como en familia! asi que no dudes en venir y probar todo el producto que realmente necesites! es lo mejor de lo mejor!“

“Me and the love of my life came to this place one time and I had a bobba tea. Great customer service and the tea was really good. I love this place because we had such a fun time that day and one of our inside jokes comes from here. Definitely give it a try!
If you’re reading this I love you“

“The vibe here is wonderful, but the standout was definitely the trainee. I didn't get his name, but his infectious energy and positive attitude will absolutely make your day! - sincerely the customer that dropped her ube shake 😭😭😭“

“Very good hibachi and rolls. Consistent quality and good portions.“

“I have been in two locations so far from this bubble tea place, in my experience, it’s been amazing the lady doing the mango, she was amazing at service customer. She helped us out very well! Leydi thank you for your amazing help! I’m coming back again!!“

“I enjoyed the rolls that I ordered the last time I was in town, and made it a point to go back again this trip. I was not disappointed! This time, I ordered the spider roll, dragon roll and sakura roll. All three were fresh and flavorful. Prices are fair. I'll be back!“

“My wife and I love Yestoday. They are the closest boba shop near us. We are here nearly everyday. All the workers know our names, know our go to orders, and always greet us with a smile. Best boba shop there is. Awesome customer service. We will never stop going to Yestoday!!“

“The BEST sushi place in town! The sushi is always fresh, delicious, and incredibly consistent in both quality and flavor. The service is wonderful, the gentleman at the register always remembers our usual order and greets us with a smile. He even surprises us with a snack every now and then, which is such a thoughtful touch. It’s also super affordable. No complaints here! I’m always happy to support them as a regular customer. :)“

“The variety is great! They serve hot and cold.“