50 Best Bubble Tea near Arlington

“We had dinner here for the first time on Thursday night, and it was such a treat. Service was amazing. Cocktails were fabulous. Food was good. And the overall ambience was so lovely. Highly recommend a spicy margarita, ordered less sweet. It was sooo good. Would go back for this drink alone. We would go back for the drinks and service and ambience for sure.“

“Thank you for my bonus drink (iced coconut milk) to try tonight. That was kind but not necessary. The Caribbean Breeze was delicious!!“

“This place is unique and a delight to have in pentagon row! They have flavors I’ve never had anywhere before. The staff is friendly and the ice cream is made in house and it’s absolutely wonderful! Good excuse to take a walk to try every flavor! Yummy!!!“

“As we all know, good pho is judged primarily by the broth. I’ve had better tasting broth and if I could, would give this spot 4.5 stars instead. The broth was missing something. Maybe anise or ginger? Although, excellent value. The bowl was relatively larger than is expected in the area. The slices of beef were tender. Overall, definitely recommend.“

“Gong Cha in Arlington never misses. Their Hong Kong milk tea is absolutely out of this world, the passion fruit green tea is extraordinary, and you truly can’t go wrong with the classic pearl black milk tea. The baristas are always friendly and accommodating, and they pack everything really well—perfect for taking your drinks on the go or in the car.“

“Thank you for my bonus drink (iced coconut milk) to try tonight. That was kind but not necessary. The Caribbean Breeze was delicious!!“

“I absolutely love this place, their crepes are incredible. I’ve had the matcha chocolate truffle and the lychee rose and both were excellent. The crepe itself is so crisp and the fillings are always balanced and not too sweet. My only feedback is I wish they had knives and plates to put the crepe on; I was sharing two with a friend and it was impossible to cut them with plastic forks and try to share. Besides that it’s so delicious and I can’t wait to try more of them!“

“The yougart is not very sweet, then their green tea w taro is very good too.“

“We got lucky and had lunch here during a day of tourism. Inexpensive and great food and boba. The cook (who was the only one working there as you can order with the ipad) was nice and the place was clean and cozy. We went at an off-peak time so we were able to sit at the counter but I imagine that during lunch rush it must mostly be for takeout as there are few seats. Also I don't think they had a bathroom as I looked around for one and didn't see it. It wasn't an emergency situation though so did not ask to use one.“

“I usually don’t leave reviews, but Teazzi is the exception. The employees are very kind and accommodating, even understanding when I accidentally ordered the wrong drink and made another drink free of charge. 100000/10. Very thankful. Can’t recommend this place enough!!! 💗💗💗“

“definitely best boba in dmv, even the world! we are regulars here (1-3 times a week) and never go to a different place—not even other kung fu tea locations! atmosphere is great—they play cheerful music. staff are welcoming and so so kind. boba is delicious too! chewy, sweet, and refreshing! love this boba place so much i cannot put it in words.“

“love it there. So much to do and eat. Palette22 drew me there, and I found a great entertainment distinct full of fun times. I plein air painted Morse Alley. Cool spot.“

“The coffee is fantastic! And the people who work there go out of their way to get your beverage perfect.“

“From the moment you step in, it's like entering a boba paradise. The aroma alone is enough to make your taste buds sing. I always go for their signature Milk Tea with pearls – the tea is perfectly brewed, the milk is creamy, and the pearls are delightfully chewy.

But let's be real, it's the experience that seals the deal. The staff are always super friendly and helpful, even when there's a line out the door. Plus, the customizable sweetness levels mean you can tailor your drink to perfection. Trust me, darling, Gong Cha is not just a tea shop; it's a whole mood.“

“Omg! Great tea shop! Just stopped in and took a recommendation for the Jasmine milk tea with boba, awesome. Please open one in Colorado, we have a huge demographic for tea. Thanks!“

“I have been wanting to eat at this ramen place for a while and today on 12/29/25 , I finally visited taichi bubble tea and I had their tomato based vegetarian ramen soup and their matcha boba milk tea and it was so flavorful , tasty , filling , and delicious. since I'm vegetarian , I appreciate the fact that staff helped me choose the vegetarian option to avoid eating ramen with meat or fish broth. Taichi bubble tea is now of my favorite ramen places in DC. Thank you for accomodating vegetarians like myself and for providing unique boba drinks too.“

“Good service and great staff. My daughter loved her tea.“

“Nice and fast service, we’re love it“

“This spot is one of the few Vietnamese street snack shops in the DMV area that’s truly owned and operated by Vietnamese staff. I stopped by over the weekend and was pleasantly surprised to find a wide variety of authentic street snacks. I ordered the fried rice cake, and it was delicious—very close to what I remember having in Vietnam years ago.

I had already grabbed a drink before arriving, so I didn’t try their milk tea this time, but it’s definitely on my list for the next visit. The customer service was excellent as everyone I interacted with, especially Kristina, was friendly and welcoming. While the exterior is simple, the inside is bright, clean, and nicely decorated.

I also appreciated their visible support for military personnel, which I don’t often see at Asian restaurants in the U.S. Looking forward to coming back and trying more dishes and their milk tea.“

“The absolutely ecstatic employee Thao was such a great ball of energy to be around! So kind and patient and was able to accomodate me as well as she can speak Vietnamese and English. She was so patient and humble and I am truly thankful for such an experience!“

“ETea was see at the Asian Festival on May the 17th. It was gloriously hot day and their teas were so yummy I had 4. Every one I tried tasted super and the BlueBerry was my all time Fav. I plan on going into DC to try more offerings from ETea soon. Maybe do something after I have a tea and snacks in hand. All who were king were happy and helpful too. Sorry the pix won’t work.“

“Amazing tea, great staff, definitely recommend!“

“The cold matcha latte was excellent. I ordered it at 50% sweetness with regular ice, and it was perfectly balanced. The shop is small, but the customer service was outstanding; the staff were polite and friendly. The store itself was clean, well-organized, and nicely decorated. The bathroom was exceptionally clean and fresh which was truly a rare find, especially in an Asian shopping market.“

“Excelente batidos muy delicioso 🤤 lo recomiendo mucho excelente servicio 🥰😍✨y muy amable el personal excelente ✨🥰gracias #DCBOBA“

“Delicious boba—especially the taro milk one! And it's a really cool atmosphere with chill music!“

“Fun food, good portions, friendly environment“

“(Translated by Google) I highly recommend this place for the attention and kindness of Miss Velma .......and they prepare the very tasty bubble teas. I always come back for mine ? ?(Original)Recomiendo muy bien este lugar por la atención y amabilidad de la señorita velma .......y los bubble tea muy ricos los preparan siempre vuelvo por el mio ? ?“

“I was in town from Tampa Florida and found Share tea across the street from my hotel. I went twice in the same day I loved it so much.!!! I am still thinking about the tea I had..:not sure if I will be able to find a place here in Tampa as good as ShareTea … The girl was also so helpful that was working there to explain the different teas that I could have.“

“Ethan, Jarron, and Leesly were so friendly when my friends and I stopped by! Even though we came almost before closing, they were sweet and kind in helping us choose drinks. Amazing service and tasty boba :) we will definitely return again soon (and at an earlier time in the day haha).“

“Just tried this place on king street for lunch and I must say, I was pleasantly impressed with the service! Family owned and operating business, staff is very attentive and caring for their customers. Not to mention, the food was IMPRESSIVE! My wife and I will certainly be making this a regular lunch spot, great for dates nights as well! If you’re in old town / king street looking for a lunch spot, look no further!! 10/10“

“Absolutely delicious. The only ice cream store I know of that will split a single. Wonderful customer experience.“

“Love this place!! My favorite go-to at least twice a week. Can’t wait for them to re-open!!“

“One of my favorite drink shops! The strawberry tea slush is my number one favorite. I was so happy to receive a lucky Chinese New Year red envelope when I purchased my favorite drink. That was so sweet and thoughtful! Wishing this store lasting success and prosperity forever.“

“My favorite boba tea place in town! 🧋😋“

“I have been here several times, I feel I should leave a review. The place is super friendly, I got a welcome smile when I entered, was given ample time to make my choices, and boy there are many choices, was amazed by what I purchased, will defiantly come back again to try something new.“

“best bun cha ha noi in town.“

“Delicious tea, scones, chai, and latkas“

“We go to Whale Tea pretty regularly since it’s opened up. My favorites are the oolong tea with foam and aloe, and my kids like the brown sugar milk teas with pearls. They also really like trying the seasonal drinks and that there’s cake pops and macarons :)

The shop aims to be a third space, to integrate with the community - it’s modern and cozy, excellent bathroom, and whoever selects the music does a good job. I like sitting there and reading around lunchtime, and often there are uni students on their laptops.
For warm weather, there’s a waiting area for dogs with toys and water bowls/jugs. Right now in winter, they’ve put out a dome for outside seating and decorated it with lights :)

I love chatting with the owner and the staffers, and learning a bit about the business and them as people. They don’t mind my adhd kids 😅😝

The only thing I hope they see growth in is figuring out their target market. They started as a clear high-end-tea boba shop, with a taste that is probably more accepted in Rockville than DC (fresh fruit in the tea, tea base that is never oversteeped, excellent boba prep, foam that is salty - all the things i like).

As they are figuring out their business model, the menu has expanded vastly and hasn’t stabilized yet.

I think this business wants more to welcome and love people than it cares about selling a particular food. Once they figure out how to present this consistently as a brand, it’ll be perfect.“

“Look, it's a chain boba place. I don't expect my mind to be blown. It's consistent and what I need when I need it. Their staff seems to be the only inconsistent thing. However whenever I have experienced a rude employee, I don't see them again. So clearly they know when there is a problem and they adjust.“

“Ben Gong's Tea locations are not that common, but they make their mark by producing consistent drinks every time I go.
The cups here are unique and I like their designs. I get their cheese slush or mango sago. While I like Yi Fang's mango sago better, ben gong also has a decent drink.
I always feel like their drinks are never that cold. Perhaps because the cups are a little more insulated?“

“This place is my FAVORITE bubble tea shop in the area. Tried it yesterday and came back today for the same drink. I want to try something different but the Stella Blue is just so good! 😋 Highly recommend. It's also not a chain so that's an added bonus.“

“❣️Wow, wonderfully delicious.
Had Starla as a waitress and she was simply such a gem, was very timely with everything. Sweetly explained the menu and gave incredible recommendations!
Because of her attentiveness I would 10/10 visit again.

The food was delicious, bubble tea flavors and pearls were fresh and simple. I would say it leans more toward an America flavor pallet depending on your selection but Im sure there are some sophisticated options if that's where your pallet tends to lean.

I got the chai latte light sugar&ice and my hubby greatly enjoyed Starla's PineappleMango suggestion. So yummy, so fun.

I love the bright decor and semi-exclusive dining options; certainly would love to meet the family here during an outing.

The bathroom was super clean and had a large mirror great for freshening up.

Certainly would recommend for DC visitors.

I got the Lucky dumpling back. Personal favorite of the bunch was the black Truffle so I know next visit which basket I'll lean more toward.

✨️BONUS: Their bowl, cups and utensil charger had a very elegant weight to them which was incredibly comforting and added a coziness to the experience.

All in all, great spot for mid-day nummies🥟🧋☺️👍✨️“

“I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! Others do too- it gets busy shortly after it opens. I have had the Pho, Bahn MI, Vietnamese spring rolls with peanut sauce and I have to get the Green Thai Tea. I have gone back for that alone. I love it! Try it, you won't regret it!“

“excellent offerings. loved it. will be back for the ice cream“

“I had such a beautiful experience here. It wasn’t just about the tea (which was absolutely delicious, by the way)—it was the kindness, the care, and the way I was received.

Justin’s service is beyond amazing— I honestly felt like I was being seen and nourished in a way I didn’t expect.
He remembered my son and I — and what my son ordered from about two days ago.. He didn’t have to remember, but he did!
The environment is welcoming, peaceful, and full of small, intentional gestures that linger with you. It’s the kind of place you’ll want to return to—not just for the tea, but for the energy.

Thank you Justin ,for your warmth. We will never forget about you and will come back again!“

“LOVE this little shop!! The drinks are SO delicious! Will definitely be a place we will be visiting again! The atmosphere is calming and the girls working were so sweet. Very cute and chic!“

“Teaism Dupont Circle Washington, DC I am not a great cook and I get too tired of eating the same old thing day in and day out so I decided to try something new after leaving my acupuncture session today. Well, needless to say the creamy curry spinach with cheese cubes and brown rice made my day.“

“I came in today and got a white chocolate milk tea. It was very sweet so I recommend reducing the sugar level to suit your taste. It was only $5 for 24 oz which is a lot better than some of the other options I have seen. The staff were very friendly and willing to correct the sweetness level of my drink with more tea. I definitely recommend it.

Vegetarian options: Just avoid gelatin toppings

Dietary restrictions: Dairy free, lactose free“

“We ordered 4 drinks: mango pomelo sago (mine), thai milk tea, brown sugar milk tea, and mango passion green tea. I only had a picture of my drink below. They were out of bubbles that day, but we picked other toppings instead so it was all good. The staff was super nice and friendly; they gave me the super cute cup and straw sleeves! The store was clean and cozy but a bit small.

The drinks were very tasty. I tried my dad’s mango passion green tea, and we both thought it was refreshing. My brother and uncle got the other 2 drinks, and they liked theirs too. For my mango pomelo sago, I ordered cream cheese foam with it, but there wasn’t much so the flavor didn’t come through—I had expected to taste some creaminess and saltiness from the foam. The mango was sweet enough to my liking. It was generally good; I’m just picky when it comes to mango. To sum up, I’d recommend this place and come back!“