50 Best Bubble Tea in New York

“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.“

“Best Taro bubble tea in NY & NJ!“

“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.“

“Maple sugar tea packed w gingerm“

“This is some of the highest quality tea I have ever had . They use hi quality tea leaves and fresh fruit that are custom made to order. So each drink is tasty and refreshing. The boba is the perfect chew and the various Jellies all have a unique and delicious flavor from sweet to sour.
I love how they offer the NO SUGAR option if you want to be healthier but still enjoy fresh bubble tea.
I was happy to get a full menu explanation of the different teas , jellies, and options from the sweet and very knowledgeable Emily at the order kiosk.
She has a great smile and energy that made me feel right at home. So I will see you all there next Saturday for some of the greatest boba in NYC!“

“I really REALLY liked that Place! The Café was so cute and the staff was so nice i almost fainted! Its Like a Dream come true 🤓🤓🤓 i just wanted a delicious boba 🧋 After the Sushi Restaurant! The boba i got was peach pink Limonade with lichee Gelee and topioca bobas. The Logo,i think, was very cute! They also have Sandwiches noodles and stuff! I would totaly come back here whatever Chance i got! The boba it Self was kinda chewy (or how u spell it) but idk if its good or Bad. But one Word to discribe the boba: delicious !“

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

“I’ve been coming here for close to a decade and the drinks have always been consistently great, with kind and fast service. I usually make a mad dash here after waiting in the Wah Fung line and the owner is always courteous to let me eat outside food in his store, which he doesn’t have to do. There’s lot of chain options on this block (KFT, Molly a few steps away, etc) but I always come back here because the tea is great (I love the Oolong Peach!) and not corporate-backed. Three sets of tables and chairs to hang with friends and take a reprieve from the heat“

“Hidden gem you must try! I had the most delicious Matcha Taro bubble tea. Fresh ingredients, no processed or added sugar. Owner was kind and super friendly. 10/10 would recommend. Their tacos made with a soft sweet plantain look amazing, will try next time I go back.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!)“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“I’ve visited Modern Tea Shop before, and was super happy with my drink (rose milk tea). Today I decided to try it again and go for a different flavor! They have a lot of floral-inspired teas which is unique and a great reason to go. I got the matcha jasmine milk tea (oat milk) with boba (50% sugar), and thought it was 7/10. The oat milk wasn’t as creamy, so it caused the drink to be a bit watery unfortunately. Also, the jasmine flavor was not very pronounced, either due to the way it’s made or the sugar level I chose. Not sure I would get that drink again, but would recommend the rose milk!“

“Saw a review that said they weren't as busy on early Wednesdays, so I went on an early Wednesday and sure enough there was no line. I got a strawberry matcha which tasted really good, but do note that the strawberry is highly concentrated and may overpower the matcha if you prefer a stronger matcha flavor. Still very satisfied and will be back to try more options. Picture of the nearly-finished drink included, with a picture in the dark for reference.“

“Delicious bubble tea and very friendly service 🤗“

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

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

“The tea is amazing and refreshing. I got the dong ding oolong tea with fresh milk and grass jelly. The tea is great and not too strong, but not too weak either. The grass jelly was the perfect amount of sweet. I would definitely recommend this place to whoever likes boba places.“

“Maybe it’s just my taste but I wouldn’t not recommend to try the oolong latte as your first ever unless you tried it and absolutely loved it. Could not finish it 🥲 I wont give them a terrible review based on 1 drink. Just fyi because mindful of what you order ☺️
The shop is nice and they hand out the stuff quite fast so that’s okay.“

“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.“

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

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

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

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

“great tea, friendly people & atmosphere!“

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

“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. 😍“

“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.“

“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“

“BEST brown sugar boba tea I’ve ever had in my life—and I’ve had a LOT of them. Place was clean and felt contemporary and the staff were very pleasant. The boba balls were absolutely delicious and felt soft and fresh and tender, unlike the hard and somewhat frozen ones other stores and franchises frequent. I’ve come to this place anytime I’m around Astor and they never fail to disappoint. You can also see where they keep their boba, adding to the guaranteed fresh quality. The drink itself is also incredibly yummy and I love the caramelized sugar they add on the top. Great place!“

“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.“

“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“

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

“the mango sticky rice was sooo good omg. The sticky rice was the perfect add of texture and was so fun to eat, it wasn't too sweet either and was extremely refreshing. Definitely recommend if you're in the area, can't wait to try the guava grape slushee next time!!🩷“

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

“The teas are so refreshing and fruity. Josie was so pleasant, she customized our drink order and even gave us a free piece of fluffy cake to try. It was delicious! Teas are delicious. My friend loved hers especially. Definitely worth stepping in on a hot day. We love it and will definitely be going back.“

“PHENOMENAL boba. Literally perfect!!! The Mango coconut cloud was sooooo delicious. They have popping boba, coconut lychee, tapioca, tons of teas & slushies. Huge variety and great sizes / value for money. Drinks come w two free toppings“

“Best shaved ice - please order xoxo“

“Stopped by and had a strawberry green tea. Best of luck, guys.“

“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! 🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩“

“Real Fruits. Real Veggies. Real Energy.

Every smoothie, açaí bowl, and superfood blend is made with truly fresh fruits and veggies — no shortcuts, just pure, tasty goodness. From vibrant juices to energizing smoothies, and even coffee + sandwiches, every bite and sip is fresh, wholesome, and packed with nutrients.

Follow me @foodie.elite on IG and TikTok for more.“

“Just had the best Manhattan IceTea and met great people. What fun place!“

“Love gongcha! I got 0% sugar strawberry milk tea and my husband got 0% sugar taro milk tea. I love their holiday gingerbread bottle seasonal drink. The cutest bottle with amazing taste drinks! Two ladies who worked today were super nice and courteous as well!“

“Kids were playing in the playground across the street and I was thirsty and we were waiting to get a text back for entry to a nearby store. Decided to grab a drink at Boba Guys. I got a lychee tea. It was okay, like other reviews, it was fine, nothing special. They made it quite quick.“

“My girlfriend and I got two orders of popcorn chicken, one spicy and the other I can't remember. The portions were huge for the price, we could barely finish them honestly. Excellent and dynamic flavor on both orders! I will stop by again for sure! I can't comment on the bubble tea at this time but I want to try that next time.“

“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.“