50 Best Bubble Tea near East Orange

“The selection of the menu items was wonderful; lots of innovation and dedication. Additionally, the establishment and the aesthetics of decorations was lovely and the mini claw machine was very fun to play. I am definitely going to recommend this place to friends and family and I will be coming back!“

“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..“

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

“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 tried my first matcha drink at this store today. The lady who made the drink for me took a long time listening to me and helping me decide on what to get. Her suggestion was spot on and the drink was absolutely AMAZING, I loved it!! The overall vibe of this store was very nice and friendly. Everyone else working was super nice as well. Definitely recommend!“

“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“

“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.“

“Best friend and I saw this place on TikTok and really enjoyed our experience. We ordered our drinks and food on the kiosk and there was not a long wait time. We got an Iced Thai Milk tea with brown sugar boba and Taro milk tea with crystal boba. We also both got a croffle with banana, whipped cream and Nutella. Everything was so delicious. The atmosphere was really cute. Great cafe for both kids and adults.“

“Waikiki in Saddle Brook is one of my favorite stops. The poke bowls taste fresh and well balanced, with generous portions and a lot of texture in every bite. My bowl is rich in flavor, perfectly glazed, and paired really well with the crunchy toppings and sauces.

The dumplings were crispy on the bottom and packed with flavor, and the wings came out hot and crunchy without feeling greasy. Everything felt fresh, quick, and well put together.

Definitely a great casual spot if you’re craving poke, dumplings, or just an easy comfort meal that still feels quality.

— Jeffrey Umaña | @JeffreyUmana“

“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 🫶🏼🫶🏼“

“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.“

“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,“

“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!“

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

“Found this by accident! Love it good tea“

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

“Loved my tea and rice ball“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Staff is very kind and showed great hospitality during past experiences.I recommend the miso ramen personally due to its homemade tasting broth but after hearing others, they would prefer the Hawaiian poke bowl because of its fruity taste. I also recommend the peach fruit tea boba with tapioca pearls. The pearls are very chewy and soft and the drink complements it nicely. The aesthetic is very pleasant as well with its cool lights and calm theme. I would totally recommend this for anyone who enjoys this cuisine.“

“Cute shop! Good tea! We went in for Taro but they were out. The server recommended a lovely creme brûlée milk tea that was out of this world delicious and might be a new favorite she even recommended less sugar because it was already sweet and honestly she made the experience so great. We loved our drink and her recommendation. We’ll be back for sure!“

“Great place love their options and the tea awesome“

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

“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). :)“

“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!“

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

“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“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“delicioso 🤤 buena atencion 🎉“

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

“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!“

“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!!“

“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 coming here many times and I truly love this place.

This is honestly the only spot in New Jersey where I’ve found food that tastes like home. They have so many authentic dishes that are hard to find elsewhere, which makes it even more special.

The staff are always friendly and welcoming, which makes every visit feel comfortable and enjoyable. Portions are also very generous, especially for the main dishes.

My personal favorites are the rice cakes, beef noodle soup, soup dumplings, pan-fried buns, and grass jelly dessert — everything is consistently delicious. I absolutely love this place and will definitely keep coming back!“

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

“The best coffee place near NJIT and Rutgers.“

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“I’ve been here once in person but have gotten Uber Eats from them multiple times. I always get the beef noodle soup. The broth is the best part and they give you a good amount of fresh vegetables. The beef slices are well seasoned. Noodles are okay but that’s because I get delivery and it is clumped together by the time I get my food, but it is still very good. The soy milk is traditional and I love it. Desserts are great too !“

“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 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!“

“We went to check out Yestoday dessert bar for the very first time today. Being true bubble tea fanatics, we were very excited to have found this place at Clark commons plaza! As we entered the store we were greeted by a friendly hello and the strong smell of freshly made tapioca pearls. The store was nicely decorated with lunar new year lanterns, little Asian figurines, and cute lego sets.

They had a huge menu including many boba tea flavors, gelato, bubble waffle, boba floats, and other delicious looking dessert options.

We ordered a taro bubble tea and a peach bubble tea, and they were both simply delicious!

We can’t wait to go back to try other items on their menu!“

“The options for good and authentic Asian food in this area are limited. We have done Sakura for takeout a handful of times and they are pretty good for takeout/quick Asian food. The sushi is affordable and the fried rice portion sizes are huge. We have also tried a few of their appetizers including the seaweed salad and dumplings. All the food here tastes good and we have no complaints. Will order takeout from them again.“