50 Best Bubble Tea in New York

“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!)“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“I got what was maybe the best strawberry matcha ive had in the city- at least top 3. Sour strawberry, earthy matcha. I got it at 30% sweet and could have done even less. It was unfortunately almost $10 before tip, which is par for the course given the neighborhood. Giving it 5 stars anyways“

“WonderPho is wonderful!! We found this restaurant on our recent visit to NYC and it has to be one of the best Pho restaurants we've been to in the country. The portion sizes are excellent, the service is outstanding, and the flavors are rich and delicious! The entire crew was so kind and welcoming, especially Jeff who take such good care of us tableside! We will definitely be back anytime we are in NY!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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 !!!“

“I had such a great experience at Koo Thai restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious — fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The portions were generous, definitely more than enough to satisfy. The service was also excellent — very friendly, attentive, and quick. Overall, everything from the taste to the presentation was on point. Highly recommend this spot if you’re looking for authentic Thai food with great value and great service.“

“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 😊“

“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!!“

“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!” 😍😍😍😍😍🤍“

“It is so hard to find good coffee shops in Hell's Kitchen and this is perfect hidden gem. I've passed by this place a few times not thinking much of it and finally tried the brown sugar latte. Wow. Incredible. I'm super excited to come back and try other flavors. Staff/owners were so sweet, great vibe, and outdoor chairs made for it to be a great place for a break. (They have a great variety of different drinks)“

“I love Koji Chicken’s Korean fried chicken😊 this is the second time for us to visit here.
Especially soy garlic is great flavor❤
Staff is friendly and atmosphere of restaurant is great as well.

I wanna come here again!“

“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!“

“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“

“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.“

“Came in today with my friend for a sweet treat and left very happy! We ordered the passion fruit tea and a Oreo bubble waffle. The whipped cream with perfect, it was not too sweet and paired very well with the waffle. The guy working which also looked like the owner was super nice and considerate! Will visit again“

“Tea Makers NYC was pretty good, but I've definitely had better bubble tea elsewhere. We ordered the regular matcha with boba and a mango tea with boba. I enjoyed the matcha more, while the mango tea was refreshing but didn't really stand out. The drinks were made well and hit the spot after walking around the city, but nothing was memorable enough to make me think about coming back just for the tea.“

“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. 😍“

“Moge Tee is a bubble tea joint.

The bubble teas are made to order.

The ingredients are fresh and the taste is pleasantly refreshing.

The staff is quute friendly and polite, they offered their services with a smile. From the moment I walked in to when I left with my orders, I was warmly embraced by the vide I got from the staff. They genuinely applied themselves, and the results was great.

The saying goes, something made with love comes something loved? I loved the teas. And the staff is definitely part of the ingredients.“

“As a huge fan of Chinese pastries, I can honestly say this coconut bun exceeded all my expectations. I stopped by right after the shop opened, and it was still warm — fresh out of the oven. It couldn’t have been a better way to start the day. Thank you! ♥️“

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

“. Mango Coconut was yummy and came out quickly; boba ate fresh.

. Staff was kind and quickly served.

. Indoor waiting area cannot fit more than 4 at a time, and there are *zero* seats. It's a pickup-only shop, not a shop you can sit down and chat with a friend“

“After living in the Upper East Side for years, I’m thrilled to finally have a great quality boba place nearby. They have a wide variety of tea and toppings that all taste great and the owners are so nice. I keep coming back and the experience never disappoints. Would highly recommend this place“

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

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

“LOVE the tea. Absolutely obsessed with the lychee oolong. **However** the employees must be trained to skip past the rewards screen. I had a $2 off saved up, and the girl working there today just zoomed past it and went to charge me immediately. I asked her to go back, and she did, but then the reward didn’t apply, and she just shrugged and did nothing to help me. I was really looking forward to a cute discount for my fave drink and I had my hopes dashed. Drink was still great though“

“Best shaved ice - please order xoxo“

“Great comfort food! Yum!“

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

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

“Love this place. It is a great place on the Upper West Side!“

“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.“

“Awesome Açaí bowls and smoothies! 😋“

“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 loved it. I came in here yesterday after my graduation because I didn’t have a reservation at the restaurant I was planning to go to. And this spot made me glad I didn’t have that reservation. The bento boxes are only $15 that come with 1 protein, 3 sides, and a few extra vegetables. The boba and tea’s they have are to die for. And they’re so so so kind!!!!! I will be going here again soon :)“

“Apple oolong tea was the perfect pick-me-up after a long hot day - also couldn’t help but notice how kind the manager was to everyone and going out of his way to take care of people who weren’t even customers. It started pouring outside and he offered me an umbrella without me having to ask 🥹 Thank you!“

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

“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.“

“I visited FRUIT VANITY on April 22 at 3:20 PM and had a great experience. It’s a wonderful spot for Chinese bubble tea — everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and was beautifully presented.

Nancy took care of me, and she was very friendly, attentive, and helpful. She made great recommendations and prepared everything quickly, creating a really pleasant experience.

The place itself is clean, modern, and cozy. You can tell they pay attention to quality and detail.

Thank you, Nancy, for the excellent service! I will definitely be coming back for more delicious bubble tea.“

“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! 🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩“

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