50 Best Bubble Tea in New York

“I patronized this place for the first time today and this was purely by happenstance. I was delighted with the service and the cleanliness of the place, it was refreshing to actually find a place that looked clean and served quality cold beverages. The majority of businesses in that general area, with similar products are of a lower quality, and just did not seem appealing to me, to finally find a place like this little nook was a relief! The servers are young and eager to deliver and very pleasant as well. This place is clean and offers quality food, and service and the prices are affordable too. Please give them a try.“

“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!)“

“Edit: Thank you for the reply. I visited the shop again on a Sunday afternoon and I was positively surprised by the rapidity of the service (less than 10 minutes wait). The drinks were very good and tasty too.

Good menu choice, however I have been here twice and both times I waited an unacceptable long time (40+ minutes) for a single simple drink. The pick up process is unstructured and unreliable. What's the point in waiting if you cannot even receive your drink. Strongly not recommended.“

“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.“

“Amazing Drinks To Get And So Many Delicious Food Options. You Can Also Play Arcade Games To Win Prizes.“

“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 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. 😍“

“Love coming here for bubble tea! Some of the best I’ve had in lower Manhattan. Service is quick and friendly too. Only a couple of barstools for seating so it’s more of an in-and-out kind of place. Their drinks tend to be on the sweeter end but if you let them know to make it half sweet then they turn out perfect for me.“

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

“Wanpo Tea Shop is hands-down our favorite boba spot in NYC! Every visit is a delight, with their authentic Taiwanese bubble tea stealing the show. The Wanpo Milk Tea is a perfect balance of rich, aromatic tea and creamy goodness, with chewy boba that’s always just right. We also love the Oolong Milk Tea for its smooth, floral notes. The portions are generous—half the cup is filled with those delightful pearls!

The service is quick and friendly, and the self-ordering kiosk makes the process a breeze. The cozy, traditional vibe adds to the charm, making it a great grab-and-go spot near Washington Square Park. Whether you’re a boba fanatic or a first-timer, Wanpo’s quality and authenticity make it a must-visit. We keep coming back for more!“

“Great quick service. Get the passion fruit bubble tea.“

“Best shaved ice - please order xoxo“

“Fantastic selection of tea. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff!“

“Best Taro bubble tea in NY & NJ!“

“Miss home, so searched up solid taiwanese spot. The pan-fried dumping 鍋貼 ("guo-tie") was exactly how I needed it to be. The popcorn chicken was not as salty as I thought and had a thicker coating than the other ones I have tried in other restaurants. Overall, I was very happy to have visited.

Coming back for the dumplings again.“

“Maple sugar tea packed w gingerm“

“It's possible that I was just hot and thirsty, but I swear to god, this was the best eight dollar frozen grapefruit drink I've ever had the pleasure of drinking. i got mine thirty percent sweet and added aloe. is it expensive as all get out? yes. would I go back? also yes.“

“Fantastic selection of tea. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff!“

“Cute little place. Great tea (I only had the Osmanthus), and the pastry I had (chocolate cream puff) was excellent.“

“Really solid spot.Service was super friendly, which made the experience even better. The barista was polite and just had good energy nothing over the top, just a nice vibe that made me want to stay a little longer.

The space is clean, bright, and good for studying or just taking a break. Overall, definitely worth the stop if you're in the area and want something better than your usual chain coffee.“

“they workers are super sweet!! great costumer service“

“GOOD DETOX SHAKE. GOT THE MORNING DETOX, ITS A BIT DECADENT, MILKY AND SWEET.

Vegetarian options: ALMOND MILK

Parking: CORNER

Kid-friendliness: ITS OK

Wheelchair accessibility: ONE FLOOR“

“I came across this boba tea shop on a Thursday evening after a friend recommended. It had a few indoor seats so I was able to order my drinks and chat with friends for awhile. I ordered the classic bubble milk tea with 25% sugar and it was just sweet enough (but not too sweet)! This was honestly so yummy and the boba was super soft. It's one of the best bobas I've had in awhile in NYC and reminds me of the ones I've had in China. I honestly preferred this over Kung Fu tea which is right across the street. Not to mention, my drink was under $5 which is way more affordable than other tea shops. I was craving this so much that I had to come back the next day to try their popcorn chicken as well. To my surprise, their popcorn chicken is also delicious. It's has a crispy crunch and the chicken is tender and well seasoned. It also came with a spicy chili sauce on the side. Overall, I highly recommend to stop by for a quick drink and snack! Now I'm craving more boba!“

“Delicious bubble tea and they have tables & chairs to sit down :) We were in town, tired from walking all day, and craving bubble tea. Their boba is beautifully cooked and easy to chew. Lots of flavor and topping options and you can customize ice and sweetness. Bonus: dairy-free milk alternatives. The staff were friendly and helpful. You can order online ahead of time, at a kiosk, or with an actual person. We’ll be back!“

“Muy delicioso 😋 me encantaría que esté en mi país Ecuador“

“Okay, guys, I honestly didn’t expect it — the drinks here are AMAZING. I randomly spotted this place because it’s pretty easy to miss if you’re not paying attention, but wow, the drinks blew me away! And the cherry on top? The cutest dog ever — such a sweet little creature. I literally keep coming back. Big John is now my best friend — super friendly and always makes me the most delicious boba ever! Shout out to Big John, the best staff member!“

“Low key one of my favorite (if not favorite outright) bubble tea places in the entire city. The service is great, the prices are reasonable (bubble tea is so expensive these days), and it just has a nice casual vibe. It's never too packed or rowdy. And most importantly, the bubble tea is always great.

My go-to here is the peach oolong with tea jelly and it never disappoints. The peach flavoring isn't overly artificial or cloyingly sweet like it can be at other places. It's really good!

Location is really nice as well, you can take your tea to go and chill in Washington Square Park nearby. Makes for a great afternoon or evening.“

“Tea Makers is a cute walk up shop selling delicious bubble tea! The K-Town location is really easy to find. loved the little bear cup the drinks came in. I would definitely recommend the matcha slushie with Oreo topping. I also like that you can customize the sugar level. My fiend and I loved collabing with this cafe and I would definitely recommend picking up a boba here and exploring ktown. So aesthetic!“

“Muy delicioso 😋 me encantaría que esté en mi país Ecuador“

“the bubble tea is amazing and they are really nice.“

“I came here because of their amazing 4.9 rating on Google Maps, however, I was not amazed by their food. I got curry puffs to start my dinner. The puffs were nice and flavorful. The outside was light and flaky, and the insides were well seasoned with nice texture. The sauce came with was too sweet to my liking. Personally I prefer eating it as it is. I pad see ew with shrimp and added beef($5). The flavor was nice and the shrimp was fresh and clean. However, the beef wasn’t so good especially when I paid $5 extra for them. It was too dry and chewy.
Overall, it’s a standard Thai restaurant. The food was nice but nothing special about it.“

“Mochi Dolci is one of my favorite places in the UWS. It's a family-owned business that TRULY CARES about the people that walk in for food, drinks, and hanging out. I love many of their #mochidonuts - classics like black sesame and taro but I love their playful ones such as fruity pebbles. Other dishes are good to such as their pork belly bao, mango salad, and dumplings. Of course, their #milktea and #bobatea are delicious. I recently tried their matcha milk tea with strawberry popping boba. Their place is cozy and welcoming. They have a speakeasy too - I have not been, but they were kind to let me explore it (with their permission). I look forward to come back for drinks and food with friends! Easily 5 stars and ABOVE! 🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩“

“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. 😍“

“great tea, friendly people & atmosphere!“

“Solid spot for bubble tea in the city near Columbia's campus. On this day, I ordered a frozen matcha drink. Quick and friendly service. Drink was good and satisfied a craving but certainly wasn't the best matcha drink I've had.
Would definitely come back for different drinks.“

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

“Genuinely the highlight of a three day Midtown vacation. We stayed at the hotel across the street and ended up spending more at CoCo than any other restaurant in the city because every single trip outside ended with a cheeky boba tea on the way back.

Good drinks, incredibly friendly staff, couldn't have asked for anything better“

“I got the hot Hazelnut Black Milk tea and it was delicious“

“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“

“The Galbi is amazing along with the dumplings... It's small so no more than 1 customer at a time... And it's cheaper to order in store vs delivery, tho they offer delivery as well... Happy they are in the neighborhood.

Parking: Black awning with red letters... Easy to miss at night time.

Kid-friendliness: Only one person at a time.

Wheelchair accessibility: No, you would have to leave the chair outside.“

“THIS PLACE SLAYS, you heard me this is the best boba shop I’ve ever been to so far and I ordered a medium wintermelon with star pink jelly boba FOR ONLY $7.08 🤯❤️‼️ AND THEY TOOK LESS THAN 4 MINUTES TO FINISH MAKING MY BOBA 😍❤️😭 and the place looked very clean and very demur, sorry yall I’m a genz.“

“I love the atmosphere more than anything else cozy private good food. The lemonade was absolutely delicious. Will definitely go back.“

“What a wonderful gem in terms of love for the work and the product. Very small and manageable, you almost walk past, a good friend who lives on 71st Street took me "just there".They knew him there, he was a regular customer and so I was able to enjoy something that went far beyond a normal smoothie... just something really successful and tasty that I would want to order again at any time.Don't ask me what I got there... but it was great and I'm very sure that pretty much everything else you can get there is absolutely worth trying.“

“We recently visited a self-service ramen station that also offers boba tea and desserts. Although we didn’t try the fresh bingsu or other sweets, the fruit looked fresh and tempting. The portion sizes are generous and perfect for sharing. For ramen, there’s a variety of instant options, with our meal costing about $5 each, plus drinks totaling around $9 each. It’s a great spot for a quick meal, with plenty of seating in a spacious atmosphere!“

“Great comfort food! Yum!“

“Just tried the Protein Pro from JuicyCube and I’m obsessed. It’s the perfect blend of creamy and rich—banana and peanut butter give it that classic smoothie vibe, while the whey protein and almond milk make it super satisfying without feeling heavy. The cacao adds the perfect hint of chocolatey goodness. Great post-workout fuel or even as a meal replacement. Definitely a new favorite!“

“Delicious bubble tea and very friendly service 🤗“

“I love the fact that this bubble tea shop has food their shrimp tempura is so flaky and delicious. The biggest thing is I only like poppable bubble tea and Viva bubble always has poppable. You don't know how many times I went to a bubble tea shop asked poppable they don't have it so I walk out.“

“C’est vraiment accueillant les serveuse sont très très gentilles et j’ai kiffer leur boisson et leur plat“

“Ordered a bulk order of mooncakes for a work event. Miss Lee at Daronghua is incredible and so on top of everything! She kept me updated with the availability of various options and made sure my order was made fresh the day of pickup. Everyone was so impressed with how amazing the food was. They will definitely be our go-to for years to come!“