50 Best Bubble Tea near Des Moines

“Excellent banh mi, hot ginger lemon tea, and boba tea choices. 5 stars!“

“We really like this place because they make the tea that we want. Honey Jasmine tea, les sugar, less ice, tapioca pearls.
This is what we go for every time. We come in every once in a while. We might get a drink with a lemonade base.“

“3 main things people look for: 1. Customer service: I was greeted with a very warm welcome from the owner. I was also taught a few things & given great advice on tea! 2. Product: Fresh tea!!!! Weighted tea is not only the most beneficial form of tea, but the overall freshness of the outsourced tea speaks for itself. 3. Cleanliness & Ambiance: Very clean & organized. The atmosphere is very purposeful. Makes you want to do a tea tasting to fully immerse yourself in the experience being there. No other tea room has customer service & products as need based as Serenity Moon Tea. You can't call yourself a tea person if this is not a regular destination when you're in the area.“

“Fun atmosphere with awesome variety drinks . What’s a spot to hangout with my besties“

“Delicious fresh milk bobas, i definitely recommend any of the brown sugar drinks! Not too sweet, great presentation and just enough ice!“

“flavorful bubble tea and lots of delicious Vietnamese food options!“

“Creative, fresh, addictive and very cool hipster vibe. My favorite was the horchata boba. Can’t wait to come back and try all of the other flavors. They all look so pretty. Also saw that they have cool board games and places to chill. Will have to take my date here. #drinkboga. 🧋“

“My favorite drink place in all of Tukwila! Love coming here for their sugar cane drinks. So refreshing :)“

“OMG, my husband and I stopped in cause we were actually going to Dick’s sporting goods a few other stores around the area, so we see this tea place (mind you I love tea) and my husband says “hey let’s try this” so initially I said no you go ahead and get your drink, I’m okay. So we’re waiting in line and the lady at the register asks if we want to try their tea of the day so of course I try it and it was so good I ended up getting one lol, my husband got his and was super happy. I think this is the best we’ve tried by far!“

“The best tea shop in Kent by far. My wife, her sibling and I went in on a whim and were absolutely delighted by how good the drinks were and the friendly staff who clearly enjoyed what they were making. The Taro milk tea with lychee bubbles in particular was a standout. Support them if you haven't already!“

“First time visitor.
I saw that the reviews for this place were great. Which led me to stop here for lunch. Tried the beef sandwich w/ egg & jalapeños. To drink, I went w/ The Honey lemon Thai tea🔥. Bruhhh This Slapps! Lunch Was excellent! For something simple! Price was Market Value. Great service!“

“Started coming here for lunch over a year ago. Their Bahn Mi's are my favorite, I highly recommend any of them. They also give you the option to add jalapeños or not. The sandwich is nice and toasted and the veggies are fresh. The Bahn mi prices are as of this date, the most affordable Bahn mi in this area. The service of the staff is great as well, they're are kind and efficient. The space inside is a little small, but they have countertop seating. Highly recommend trying it out!“

“I used to not go to happy lemon because I wasn't fond of the drinks, I went to the location in Bellevue I believe. But when I moved to this area , I thought to try it out again, I got the regular milk tea with pudding and taro balls. Really Good! They also had a strawberry cheesecake drink (something along those lines), super good! The inside of this location is really cute too! Happy Lemon went from one I never go to, to one I'd happily go to! Def come try their drinks.“

“Wanted to try one of their new releases and it didn’t disappoint. The flavor was there and it wasn’t too sweet, which I personally prefer. They have a self order kiosk which made everything smooth to order. The people making the drinks were cranking them out at a decent pace. I ordered and got my drink in less than 5 minutes.“

“Bought Glow Tea again this year. And it was the best bubble tea at the fair!
The tapioca pearls were perfect and chewy, the lychee was tasty, the passion fruit tea was perfectly sweet and even had the seeds!!!
They had a self order kiosk section that was super convenient and when you did interact with witht the employees it was short and sweet.
And they turned on the lights when they handed it out to make sure people saw the glow!!
They also had Boa Box and I'm so excited to order both again next year!
Please come to the fair every year from now on! Best drink and food we had at the fair and definitely telling anyone to go there (also cute inflatable)

2 years ago review---Bought the Passion fruit Glow tea at the Puyallup State Fair and was extremely disappointed.
The price of the smallest size option was nearly $20
It wasn't filled all the way, had no sugar at all, I did order both the boba and lychee toppings and didn't say if they were extra or not and it was still bitter.
Customer service wasn't rude but they definitely weren't happy to be there.
It's been a week now, and I did take home the cute little lightbulb they give you.

I figured that's why the name Glow tea, no in fact a week after the fair we realized there is a little switch on the bottom to turn on the lights and make it glow pretty colors, it's really bright too! Super cool, it would have been awesome to use it too had we known.

The novelty of it was cool, but I don't plan to buy again when it didn't take good at all.“

“My go-to stop to fuel my mornings. Glad that this place opens early, I always get the Matcha Latte to give me that extra boost and jump start to my day!

I made sure to get her name this time, Roni is always so welcoming and professional, she makes the whole experience so much better. Pleasantly always answering my many drink questions, though I always end up getting the Matcha anyways.“

“When I first walked in, I saw this sign and thought this was the source of their fame. Little did I know their drinks are DELICIOUS! I definitely will go back here next time I was a smoothie, lemonade, waffle, or any other surprise drink they've got.“

“Nice place…………………………………..“

“Got the Blue Lagoon and Strawberry Seduction. I’m so picky with drinks, but these were so refreshing and aesthetically pleasing. Also, I’m not even exaggerating when I say it took under 60 seconds for them to make our drinks. I’m so jealous; I wish I could scoop this boba shop up and put it in my neighborhood. Also the girl with tattoos (didn’t catch her name) taking our order was so sweet! This place was clean and just good vibes.“

“The orange dreamsicle is delightful.“

“Incredible drinks, incredible people, and well priced. Every location feels like home!!!“

“Best place for boba. I try to get something different every time. Have not been disappointed. The right consistency of chewiness and softness on the boba. My favorite so far is the "Strawberry and Cream Smoothie"“

“Yummy chicken popcorn and boba 🧋 drinks are good!!“

“To be honest I was hoping they would have black bean noodle but ilthey did not so instead I got a bowl of beef noodle soup. It was quite good, I usually get it from Mama Dough and I definitely noticed a big difference. This has more intense flavor (hot and spicy with a richer broth) and more meat as well as noodles. I've taken home their braised duck wings before and loved it. I've been craving more Taiwanese style food and will be putting this into rotation.“

“Pricey as expected but pretty typical for a matcha and actually tasty. Really nice staff that were happy to customize with oat milk and just one pump of sweetener (vanilla vs simple syrup) instead of 3. Often you get green steamed milk with 0 matcha flavor. This was creamy and had a nice matcha taste. Nice location too in the less busy D21-D26 gate area as soon as you cross the hall. Great place to enjoy your drink.“

“They make yummy doughnuts and have friendly/helpful staff!“

“This is our favorite place for popping Boba smoothies. Everyone is always nice. The other place upstairs in the mall charges the same price for smaller smoothies. I got the black tea with strawberry popping Boba and it wasn't good. But the smoothies are great!“

“I had a great experience at Happy Lemon! The drinks were super fresh, flavorful, and exactly what I was craving. Their signature lemon drinks have the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and the boba is always soft and chewy. The staff was friendly, patient, and quick even during the busy rush. The store was clean, bright, and had a fun, welcoming vibe.

If you love good-quality boba or want something refreshing, I definitely recommend stopping by Happy Lemon. I’ll be coming back for sure!“

“I've eaten here 2x in a week! The food portions were decent and taste was good to. Can order online and they're pretty fast!! We ordered pho, chicken teriyaki (2) chicken teriyaki & shrimp, chicken & rice bowl and bulgogi fries! Each plate under 20 bucks! Gyzoza and egg rolls on side - price was under $130.00 for everything!“

“Amazing sandwiches we always get the chicken and beef, sorry I forgot names. Flavor and presentation always on point and then we were offered these delicious boba and rainbow jelly drinks. I will go back everytime and when friends come from out of state this will be out first spot. If you’re on a budget and want to eat good and healthy this is the spot! Thank you to the staff for your generosity❤️“

“I got the ube matcha boba with the swirl soft serve and the combo is soo tasty. My new favorite spot to go seriously. My cousin got a mango peach soft serve and it was ALSO SO YUMMY. It’s very creamy and smooth. My other cousin got a matcha swirl and that was nice as well but I enjoyed the more intricate flavors more. Overall I can’t wait to go again. So unique and worth the trip. They also sell doggie treats on the side and mug plus pens. All very cute and come support this beautiful business. 🤩🤩“

“Great banh mi place with a good drinks selection. I've been here before and gotten several of their sandwiches but prefer their BBQ pork one! Their Vietnamese iced coffee is strong and I loved it.“

“Stopped by here today! The bahn mi’s are amazing! My mom and I loved it and its something nice and tasty to get. They even have a drive thru which is awesome. Their cold cuts are amazingly fresh and the bread is soft but not too hard and perfectly crispy. 10/10 would come again“

“Sharetea proving yet again it’s the GOAT! Great quality strong black tea, flavorful toppings. Also, incredibly customizable. The non-dairy milk is also a nice touch, if you’re lactose intolerant like me. I think all of the bad reviews are from people who ordered some atrocity like Thai iced tea (which is fine by itself) but with 100% sugar and 20 toppings, and then were surprised when it tasted bad.“

“The strawberry and cream cheese croffle is amazing. You can’t go wrong with either the strawberry or Oreo bingsu either. Every single macaroon is amazing and is double the filling of a regular macaroon. The flavors are fun and they all look too cute or pretty to eat. All of the signature drinks are to die for and the teas are spot on delicious!“

“This place is amazing! Had such a good banh mi here and a lychee jasmine tea! Both were delicious! The grilled pork banh mi was only $6.50 ish and had such fresh ingredients and flavor! The tea was also perfect, not too sweet or too bitter. Also the girl at the counter was really nice and friendly, great customer service. I will definitely come back!“

“This place is not fancy, but I gave 5 stars for atmosphere because it was clean, spacious, and they played music (I'm assuming the songs were in Vietnamese). I believe there were two t.v.'s. There's a laid back vibe, you can check out other photos, to confirm the view that this spot is casual.
Now, the food... as everyone else has commented, it's excellent. Simple but full of flavor. Not greasy. I had one dish: tofu with rice. The vegetables were more for cleansing the palate. They were separated (carrot, daikon, cucumber) and not a huge portion. The grilled tofu was plentiful, firm, and did very flavorful. I didn't really need the sauces that came with it.
Why 5 stars? Sounds like just an average meal right? I've eaten lots of Vietnamese cuisine and this was the best, but that's not the only reason for the 5 stars.
The service! I had a rough time before entering the restaurant and just wanted some warm food and quiet. I asked for a table, but decided that I should get my food to go. The young man who took my order pointed out that my dish would come with fish sauce and asked if I wanted soy sauce instead. I didn't have to ask. He understood that as I was ordering a tofu dish, I might have dietary restrictions. That's top service. That's the thing that would make me drive 30 minutes out of my way, to eat there again. Great food and Excellent service.“

“Sharetea Tukwila never disappoints! The drinks are always on point — refreshing, flavorful, and just the right amount of sweetness. The staff here are genuinely kind and welcoming, which makes the whole experience even better. The cozy vibes and clean space make it a perfect spot to chill, study, or hang out with friends. If you haven’t been here yet, you’re missing out! Treat yourself today — you deserve it!
Highly recommend their classic milk tea with boba!
10/10 experience every time!
**✨🧋Come by and try it out!🧋✨“

“I am surprised to read all the previous reviews. However, they are from years ago. I’ve been coming to get Bobba tea several times already . All the tea have been AMAZINGLY delicious and with great service. Maybe they have hired better employees.“

“Exceptional service- they were super helpful with all the questions that I asked as I’ve never been there before. I knew I wanted something refreshing, but not too sweet and the guy helping gave several recommendations. I ended up LOVING what I got. It was just what I was craving! I got the passionfruit tea with Boba, medium sweet. Highly recommend!“

“Had the absolute best drinks there! Beyond thankful for the recommendation I received that brought me here. The employees were pretty slammed with orders but were so kind and worked quickly and efficiently to get us our order. Now more than ever, I understand patience is key and honestly so much more necessary than most believe. I comment the team at Mia and More for filling our cravings. Would absolutely visit again and have already recommended to others.“

“Amazing Boba, ordered the honeydew with tapioca. Delicious“

“Avocado Smoothie!☆♡☆ Passion fruit smoothie!“

“Nice place…………………………………..“

“Amazing food, fantastic customer service ! highly recommend“

“Always clean always good!“

“Smells and tastes amazing“

“This joint is absolutely the best place to experience Pho!

I am not exaggerating. Put this as a stop when you go thru Auburn. Now, I am not attesting to anything but their soup. My pallet isn't all that sophisticated, food is food most of the time but not Pho.

I have been to many Pho restaurants in many cities across the country.

This place gets it right, each and every time.

I wrote this 7 years ago. My dad introduced me to this restaurant in 2006! Since then I have been to many Pho restaurants across this nation.

And 7 years later… this restaurant remains number 1 in quality , quantity and consistency.“