50 Best Bubble Tea near East Rutherford

“Excellent drinks, everything is top notch, minimal wait time, helpful staff, they gave me all the tips and advice, great work, excellent franchise branch,BUT I ASKED FOR IT WITHOUT SUGAR, BUT THEY MADE IT WITH SUGAR. When you order, please confirm 2-3 times!“

“Tried three drinks here and overall it was a really solid experience. The milk teas were smooth and creamy. The boba had a nice chewy texture so it felt fresh.
The yogurt tea in the middle was refreshing and light, perfect if you don’t want something too heavy. You can taste the yogurt instead of just sugar, which is a big plus.
Packaging was cute and clean, and the drinks looked just as good as they tasted. Portion size felt fair for the price. Overall, a great spot to hang out with friends and try different flavors. Would definitely come back to explore more options.“

“Very friendly staff, and the vibe of the store was really nice in general. Very clean and well-maintaned. I got the veggie ramen which was amazing and a very huge portion. I also heard the gyoza is good. Lots of amazing drink options as well. Definitely recommend!“

“Absolutely love this place and their service. When I went in, my order was immediately taken (I had never been here before). However, a lovely girl named Darlene, I believe, helped me out and suggested a drink. I absolutely loved the drink and would come here again if I could.“

“Absolutely delicious dumplings. Great variety. Excellent prices. (They even have frozen dumplings to take home and cook.) Super casual- a few shared tables and people rotate through quickly.“

“Delicious dumplings. They're so good. Also, I recommend the garlicky cucumbers for a light & tasty appetizer. Very clean, cozy, polite staff. 5 stars for sure.“

“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..“

“Fresh and homemade Chinese food. An amazing cheff, cooking with passion and love. Highly recommended 💯“

“Best Taro bubble tea in NY & NJ!“

“This is a hidden gem in the Lower East Side. They make pretty good boba but I want to talk about the interior. The nostalgia in here is amazing. Everything looks like it was personally selected. The the curation of this place is sick. I got the Grapefruit Delight. I was skeptical of trying it because I thought it would be tart but it was actually smooth. No tartness at all. With amount of lychee. Not to discredit how good the boba but this spot is fire to me and I would just chill in here if I could. Whoever did the decor needs a raise lol. Shout out to my guy Kenny great service and hospitality.“

“I love Heytea and this place was great. This time I tried the brown sugar milk boba without the tea since I can’t have caffeine. It was really good. I think the milk was thicker than I expected. I wish I got 25% sugar instead of half but it still tasted good. My friend got the mango coconut boom and she liked it.“

“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!“

“Great food, drinks and service.“

“Amazing Fresh Onigari (rice balls) & delicious teas! (Cold, Hot, Bubble, No-Bubble) Support a local Mom & Pop shop & get fresh tasty food & drinks — win win win!!! (The line outside moves, one customer/group inside at a time due to COVID, & everything is made fresh to order — your patience will be rewarded!)“

“my favorite beverage shop ever!! incredible quality, fast service, organized, clean, beautiful interior, and amazingly convenient design of the cups. very pleasant place to sit down, and enjoy your drink. i’ve lost count on how many times i have come back here. though it is on pricier side“

“Maple sugar tea packed w gingerm“

“Love this boba place. Happy that they have a location closer to me now. Tea is always good and pretty too!!. They also have my favorite tapioca pearls. Im very picky with mine since I like mine a certain texture. They have a very soft but still has the chew.“

“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“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“Everything I tried here was amazing but DEFINITELY get the passion fruit jasmine tea no sweetener and add brown sugar boba! I’m not in New York anymore and I can’t get it but I think about it daily and miss it very much!😔“

“Really excellent bubble tea shop. Everything is super fresh and well crafted with good produce. I got the grapefruit tea with tapioca and there were actual slices of grapefruit, and the tapioca was the perfect texture. Definitely more expensive but worth it for the quality.“

“Have been coming here pretty frequently the past couple of years and the bubble tea is the best in the area. The owners are extremely kind people and make you feel like you are valued as a customer. Tried Banh Mi here for the first time and it surpassed my expectations.“

“I had an amazing experience at Pokeworks! The teriyaki chicken poke bowl was incredibly fresh and flavorful, with generous toppings like avocado and spicy mayo. The quality of the ingredients was top-notch, and the portions were satisfying. The atmosphere was casual and inviting, perfect for a quick meal. Highly recommend trying it for delicious poke!

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“I was in the area after a yoga session and decided to get a matcha afterwards. I usually go to Haraz, but wanted to try something new. I got the Levitea matcha and Jeffery was so helpful in explaining the different drinks on the menu and really attentive to the quality of my drink. I will definitely be coming back in the future to try other drinks for sure.“

“Nam's Sushi is quite simply the best! Sherry is a great lady! I go there at least once or twice a week! The food is excellent. If you want some great sushi, please go to Nam's Sushi! The food is incredible and the people who work there are so friendly! I love Nam's so much!“

“Have a chat with Santa he is a treat ! 🥰“

“Always look forward to the brandy milk tea in the winter, interesting new flavors every so often, and the cute giveaways!“

“Great drinks with Great people, went in on a whim even though they were busy the 3 young men working were fast and had great service,one was kind enough to explain all the drinks, definitely recommend the watermelon drinks while they are still here !!!“

“Worker is very kind. Got the large 3Q milk tea and popcorn chicken, only $12. Generous with the popcorn chicken portion and it smells mad good. If you buy a drink, any choice of snack is $4.99 only. Super tasty, definitely check it out. Not expensive like the other boba shops in Chinatown.“

“Came on a Saturday afternoon and it was quite busy! Tons of folks were coming in and out for a spot I almost walked past! Extensive menu with plenty of fruit slush options (no milk), smoothies (with milk), bowls, or boba. I'd prob rec not getting the boba, since nyc is blessed with boba-specific spots lol

I just finished a workout, so I opted for their large Powerful Chia ($11), which had banana, mango, pineapple, and chia seed. I got almond milk, since they didn't have oat milk at the time. Price point was relative on par with other chains. You can add Orgain organic protein for +$1.

All ingredients are blended right in front of you, which is always great to see. Overall, would return to a Hawa!“

“Amazing experience at Hawa Smoothies and Bubble Tea! The place is very clean, the staff are friendly and respectful, and the smoothies are fresh and incredibly delicious. One of the best juice spots in the area. Highly recommended, and I will definitely be coming back again!” 😍😍😍😍😍🤍“

“I once toured a boba obsessed teenager from California in nyc in search of the best boba place. And this kid liked this place the most. Beat all the other popular spots. They make a damn good milk tea with great balance is what she said. So since then, whenever I’m in the area I go only to this boba place. I especially like the hand pounded rice mochi milk tea. I found myself craving this drink many times. It’s addicting!!“

“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.“

“I work 2 blocks away and Juicy Cube is my go-to for a quick breakfast or lunch. Everyone is always kind and my smoothie always comes out delicious. Next time you visit, get the peanut paradise! Also, I accidentally ordered something incorrectly online one time and they kindly fixed it in store with no issues 😊“

“Such a sweet hidden gem in Hell’s Kitchen! Every drink feels thoughtfully made, with clean, vibrant flavors you can really taste. I love that everything is organic and not loaded with chemical sweeteners. Each drink has its own distinct character.

The coffee creations are incredible. The mocha matcha is my favorite, and the spring mango drink is so refreshing and unique.

The best part is the owner. She truly pours her heart into every recipe and always takes the time to recommend something she thinks you will love. You can tell she genuinely wants you to leave happy, and that care really makes the experience special.“

“The MUST-TRY Golden Mango Strawberry Pomelo!! 🥭🍓
This used to be my favorite seasonal drink, and now it’s finally available all year round! The mango is super sweet, the pomelo adds the perfect citrus kick, and the strawberry ties everything together. If you see this on the menu, you HAVE to try it!“

“Best Chicken Ever!!!! I was so tired from walking around that I saw this chicken shop near me. I went in and ordered this 13$ chicken set with 3 big chicken
drumsticks, salad and French fries. The fries are so crispy on the outside and tastes so delicious. I was supposed to eat it at home but it smells so good that I ate half of the fries and one drumstick right at the spot. The chicken is so crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. It goes well with Korean spicy sauce. Love this place. Will come again! I didn’t get the free boba for this review!!! Writing this review because I actually enjoyed the chicken!“

“The drinks are really good and well made. I usually get the mango milk tea with cheese foam and mango popping bubbles, and it’s so good!! Their brown sugar milk tea is also really good, probably one of the best I’ve had so far. And their cups are always so pretty with cute designs. Would definitely recommend!“

“masarap yung chicken nila, and mag eenjoy talaga sa mga claw machine“

“The taro boba is 🔥 my beast friend and I casually walked from Williamsburg to Tea Art and it was absolutely amazing. I had the Taro, she had the green tea with lychee jelly, both were great with no artificial tastes. Definitely recommend“

“Got their Brown Sugar Oolong Tea with Signature Cream and Brown Sugar Earl Grey Milk Tea with Signature Cream to go. I always appreciate free milk substitutions (lactose intolerance is a lifestyle at this point). I really liked how pronounced the tea flavors were and it wasn't too sweet at the regular sugar levels either. The prices are on the lower end compared to other bubble tea spots in this area.“

“I’ve lived in this area for years and never walked into this place until today. My experience was great.

The place was clean yet small and welcoming. Had 3 onigiri: teriyaki chicken, KF Classic, and Kani. My favorite was the teriyaki chicken, second favorite was the classic. I also tried the sausage which was sweet and crispy. I washed everything down with Oolong tea.

Overall it was a good first experience. The next time I return I’ll take photos. I was too hungry to take 😭🤣.“

“Awesome spot for a quick bite and inviting to stay and relax - great cookies and the the espresso was 👌“

“Good drinks. Price is good and pretty low. I like there is not too much milk in a drink so I can feel the taste of tea. Pretty girls, they asked how much sugar I want and if I need the ice. I'll visit this place more often before my job if I have time before the train.“

“Best shaved ice - please order xoxo“

“it's a great place! the servers are also very nice and accommodating“

“I got to know about this brand of pearl milk tea from the sharing of Taiwan YouTubers, I never thought I could enjoy it in New York. A Taiwanese friend of mine told me that she is a bubble tea lover. After trying it, I fell in love with it. 😍“