50 Best Bubble Tea in Philadelphia

“An amazing place. Great way to find unique gifts“

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

“Gong Cha is the go to tea spots regardless of where I am at. I always get their earl grey milk tea with white pearls. At this establishment there is no seating and it's a quick service to grab and go. Our barista was super friendly and patient. Would recommend going again.“

“Great taste! Different than any bubble tea i had.“

“My experience at Mr. Wish was nothing short of excellent. The service was top-notch, and the drinks were absolutely refreshing. I stopped by for a quick drink and was greeted by two incredibly friendly staff members who were eager to assist me. They were knowledgeable about the menu and helped me find the perfect drink to suit my taste.Speaking of drinks, I tried their signature drink, and it was a delightful blend of flavors that left me feeling rejuvenated. The quality of ingredients was evident, and the presentation was impeccable. What truly stood out to me was the genuine care and attention to detail shown by the staff. They took the time to ensure that my order was just right and made me feel welcomed throughout my visit. Overall, I highly recommend this place to anyone craving a delicious and refreshing beverage served with a side of exceptional service. Five stars all around!“

“We love their custard waffles. Their staff is wonderful and they have a great variety of juice drinks along with their teas.“

“Lovely lovely neighborhood cafe with yummy options otherwise scarce nearby. Favorites so far have been the pandan waffle, taro boba, the banh mi combo, but this place is always on my mind to try much more of the menu! The boba drink sizes are also much more generous for the price compared to others.“

“Much, much belated review. My girlfriend end I was in Philly late 2021-early 2022 and we technically had our first date here for our first poke bowls. Lovely food and the server that day was very kind. I came back again when I was in the city this year and was not disappointed. If I had money to eat out all the time I'd definitely go here!“

“Parking: Parking LotAtmosphere: Gives off cafe vibes. Nice place for a small group of friends to chill and talk.Service: Fast. Received drinks shortly after ordering.Food: I got a large Taro Bubble Milk Tea. This drink is different compared to most other bubble tea places as Mr.Wish uses real Taro and not the powder. Both the tea and taro were really good (not as sweet as Taro Milk Tea made with powder). The bubbles/boba had a good soft texture. Unfortunately, the bubbles were tasteless (no flavor, not sugary) and felt more like a chewing/jaw exercise.Overall: The drinks here taste good. I would just avoid getting the bubbles as they dont contribute anything to the drink and would only worsen the experience.“

“Vincent was very kind and welcoming. When we didn't know what to play, he asked us what types of games we liked + recommended games + walked us through the first couple rounds. This place is lovely. Great selection of games. The only board game club I've seen that has a large Chinese game collection.“

“I love everything about this place. I started coming here looking for a quick place for lunch close to my job. They have the freshest shrimp rolls with the freshest seafood I’ve ever had? I’m completely addicted. I took my co-workers there for lunch and they all were completely happy with their order. I come here often, and my coworkers said they’re definitely returning also. This place is tops for quality, speed, freshness, presentation all at good prices.

Parking: They have a good sized free parking lot.“

“Great hangout place where they know you (& your drink;-) by name!“

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

“this is my favorite juice/milk tea place around these parts even if it's a bit pricy. okay, maybe not all blends are great but it's a case of preference... i didn't like that fruit espresso blend they have. butttttt they do have bomb dot com milk teas and fruit teas with soft boba and even had a limited time offering of a red guava i loved to bits. i'll definitely be coming back here or in their other branches whenever i'm in philly.

this is also the branch i observed that's less populated, but maybe it was because it was off-peak season and universities were mostly off around july lol.“

“This is one of my new, favorite spots to grab lunch on the go when I am at work! Great portions and very fresh compared to a few of the other poke spots around the city.

I saw this poke spot while riding the 33 bus and circled back on my way home to try it! Super glad I did. There are several poke spots throughout the city but if you have an appointment or work nearby, gojo is a worthy lunch option.

The staff are SUPER sweet and attentive. I greatly appreciate the care they gave to ensure my order was correct. The store has limited but roomy seating inside but personally I think this is more of a grab-and-go lunch location.

Can't wait to go back!“

“great services I always order here and today it's my birthday they also gave me a free drink! 💞 I love it!“

“We ❤️ Gong cha philly The best place to visit Can’t wait to come back“

“Delicious food, friendly service, quick turnaround time, and very fair prices.

The dine-in setup is very casual — there is table service but you order/pay at the counter & self-serve water. There is a lot of natural light inside, a good view of the sidewalk to people-watch, and the two folks running the restaurant while I was there (possibly the owners) were phenomenally gracious hosts. There is a cold case of to-go snacks and drinks. The rice balls are a must try!

Having tried the chicken galbi lunch box and the squid dolsot, I can enthusiastically recommend both, but the dolsot was truly the star of the show in my opinion. The combination of buttery squid, jammy egg, umami & spicy sauce, veggie mix, and that crispy caramelized rice at the bottom is just absolutely magical.

This is an absolute gem of a restaurant.“

“We love it! Kids love the colors and variety of baked goods! Clean and friendly staff!“

“like the takoyaki and brown sugar bobba 🤩“

“Get All of the Mojito!! Actually Everything is Excellent“

“So happy I made this discovery! Black garlic ramen was delicious! They have probably the best bubble milk tea I’ve ever had. Wish they had another location in West Chester!“

“Great hangout place where they know you (& your drink;-) by name!“

“. It's not complicated. It's delicious.“

“My husband and 5 year old daughter came here and the man working was so kind! We absolutely loved the tea with pearls. We got milk pearl tea, black tiger milk, and matcha with pearls and coconut jelly. My daughter loved the strawberry sherbet smoothie. They have Pac-Man, foosball, and other small little table games!“

“Wow I can't believe it there's are the best everything I ever ❤️ taste I promise y'all you will be addicted they are so delicious

Dietary restrictions: They have vegan they got whatever you want come down here and taste these amazing donuts then they got some with hot dogs and it's amazing try it can knock it before you try it

Parking: 132 south 11 Street NAB so warm thank you

Kid-friendliness: If you bring your children here to get a donut they going to say mommy please take me back Mommy please take me back“

“I stumbled upon this hidden gem a few weeks ago heading to a different restaurant but this one caught my attention, it’s BYOB as well the Pho and chicken and shrimp tempura is theeeee best, the Pho soup was so flavorful and the beef was cooked just right, the service was very good food came out nice and hot, it’s a nice chill atmosphere and they got some good music on the playlist, I have been here 2x since. Only place I go now when I want Pho.

Parking: On street parking“

“All ban mi sandwiches are amazing“

“When I visit Philly, I always go to Mr. Wish to buy milk tea. I often buy at the store next to Hung Vuong market, and this is the first time I buy milk tea near Ben Thanh market. Milk tea is always delicious, rich in flavor, chewy, and soft. I just want to say that “Mr. Wish never lets me down.” Thank you so much?“

“This dessert spot is a dream for soft-serve lovers! I got the taro soft serve, and it was perfectly smooth, creamy, and had just the right amount of sweetness. The matcha and taro swirl in the bubble tea cup was another standout—such a unique combo, and the little waffle cookies on top were a cute touch! The portion sizes are generous, and the flavors taste fresh and natural. The shop itself has a clean, modern vibe, making it a great place to sit and enjoy your treat. Highly recommend for anyone craving high-quality soft-serve and fun dessert drinks!“

“This Boba King location is really nice – I love the Mango Green Tea with Tapioca Pearls

The decor is beautiful, and the service is quick

I look forward to trying other bubble tea options from the menu here“

“This place is a hidden gem for Philly night owls and the socially anxious/claustrophobic. I work late, and I don't know many places open later that aren't bars or loud and crowded restaurants. It has become one of my go-tos. When people are playing pool in the downstairs lounge, the sound of voices is comforting without being distracting. The high ceilings make it feel spacious, although it's not overly big. Very simple and comfortable; like working from home, or in a quiet mall food court late at night. The shelves of board games, unpretentious decor, slight smell of cigarettes, all add to this homey feeling. The playlist is energetic but the music is not too loud. Service is quick but not overbearing. The tea and snack offerings are diverse without being over-complicated. This place is underrated.“

“the best bbq chicken ever! can't wait to go back“

“Nice enough owners even willing to serve drinks 5 minutes before closing (my fault). There’s a place nearby that cuts off earlier because younger staff want to dip at closing time so this is appreciated. Parking in Chinatown always a pain in the ass but that’s not the business’ fault.“

“It was clean the waitress was nice and the food was soooo good“

“This place is quaint, music playing in the back ground, creating chill vibes l, the service is good simple, and straight forward, the FOOD is great, Ramen is good, good broth firm noodles complex flavors, the meat skewers were really good, not many different ones but the ones I tried were really good. I did a single order and reordered the same thing again.

5 outta 5 should visit.“

“I have been a fan of their ramen for a while. I don't know if they had a change in management or just added more items. The new things, like the Takoyaki are really good and their other items have improved flavors. I highly recommend them.“

“Had this for the first time at the Port Richmond Birthday Fest and it was absolutely delicious. Well worth it to stop in and get something“

“Aside from great accommodations tea and fare these folks are honest to a fault. I have had two occasions where I left something behind first my wallet with around 1500 cash left there for 4 hours. They kept it for me. On the second my cell phone in the restroom. In a world where everyone is trying to get over these folks have stuck to morals and honor. I appreciate you and will always be a patron.“

“This is our go-to boba place while visiting UPenn. Prices are your average boba prices and there is street parking, limited window seating on fl1 and some on fl2. There is a rewards program you can sign up for where your 11th(?) drink is free. Nice, clean place, efficient service, free WiFi.“

“people were friendly. helped in decision of what to try. clean“

“The bubble tea here is amazing! We ordered the signature brown sugar milk tea and it was amazing. The taste had body and the brown sugar really stood out to me as really good. The boba was also really good but it has lots of very small bubbles. However the big ones had great flavor. I recommend having the cream mousse, it really gives the boba a rich flavor. I totally recommend“

“I haven't been there for a long time. The indoor environment is still good, but the music is very loud, so it is not a good place for chatting.“

“Came in for Bubble Tea 🔥🔥🔥“

“Charlie is an amazing dude! It was a busy saturday night but he handled our own blunder and re-prepared our soup for us. The food is absolutely delicious and at a good price. Please come here if you’re looking for good service and food. Thanks again Charlie, go sixers!“

“Despite the large crowd, they were super fast and were able to push out a couple of large orders ahead of me. Also, their bubble tea is soooo good. Perfectly creamy, there are both large and small boba and it’s perfectly cooked. I’ll definitely be back!“

“They do offer other options than Donuts but I usually come here as my Go To if I'm sick of Dunkin Donuts. These are Korean fried donuts so they might taste better though they're slight expensive. If you're new to this brand, I recommend the Cinnamon Sugar Donuts. They usually come hot so that's a plus if you're having it with coffee.“

“fast and friendly service with DELICIOUS gyros“

“If you’re ever in the center city area and craving bubble tea, this is the place you should check out.They offer excellent customer service, a peaceful atmosphere, and it’s a perfect spot for studying. I ordered the taro milk tea and absolutely loved it!What’s even better, they offer a fantastic back-to-school happy hour deal from Monday to Thursday, 1-4 pm, with a buy-one-get-one-free offer on select drinks listed on their flyer!“

“My favorite soft serve ice cream place in Philly! I particularly love their earl grey soft serve, which pairs well with many of their delicious toppings. The servings are kind of big for me, but the ice cream is so good I usually finish it anyway. I’d love to try some more of their flavors (though I keep finding myself ordering the earl grey since I can’t get that anywhere else).“