I am shocked I have not yet written a review for Boba Baba, when I go all the time! I am a huge fan of their strawberry matcha, and more recently, of their butterfly fresca! Both drinks are delicious, and bonus points for also offering lactose-free/plant milk! But be warned, they do not offer the plant milk for certain drinks, since some are pre-mixed. Definitely ask before ordering! I would also highly recommend the puff pastries and mochi donuts! I had to search through my photos to find my favs: the ube puff pastry & the strawberry mochi donut. The puff pastry is a large portion, and heavier, so you can definitely share. The mochi donut is nice and light, so these are better to get more than one flavor to try. read more

Boba Baba - Strawberry mochi donut - Tea Rooms Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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I'd give this place a solid 3.5 stars--round up to 4 stars for nice customer service. Living in NC, there really isn't an abundant amount of boba places to venture to, but it seems like this place is highly recommended by college students and local boba enthusiasts. Being so used to many boba options back in CA, it kind of makes it feel weird to struggle to find a boba place nearby. The location is pretty convenient for college kids or adults to chill with friends. Lots of tables and even a shelf with some board games you could play if you had an hour or two to pass in the area. I can't remember the name of the drink, but I remember it having butterfly pea and lemon... or yuzu. Drink is aesthetically pleasing, but I'm not sure if I tasted what the drink mentioned. Still, nice attempt at being trendy with the boba menu. Maybe they're known for their milk teas here? It was quite busy when we can on a Saturday evening before closing. :) Drinks took around 10 ish minutes to make, but staff were quick to take orders and make drinks. If I remember correctly, there were two people working that day-- least in the front! read more

Boba Baba - Tea Rooms Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

I sadly did not enjoy the boba from here. The mango drink I got had 50% minimum sugar and ended up being way too sweet. And I don't think they have an option of no ice which is usually a big no no for me. They actually do have a large space and lots of seating but there are always lots of large groups staying for hours so seating is always an issue. read more

Boba Baba - Tea Rooms Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

I've become a boba freak this summer and Boba Baba has been one of my favorite teas yet. Good value for the price. Generous with the boba itself, and sweetener level exists on a scale so I can get the very slight, limited amount of sweetener I want. The lights inside are fluorescent so I took it to go. They seemed understaffed but I didn't wait too long, probably just 10 minutes - would recommend ordering ahead of time. read more

Boba Baba - Tea Rooms Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

This is such a nice, modern-looking Boba spot that my friends and I enjoyed lounging at for nearly three hours before we realized it had been that long. I needed a non-caffeinated option which I was so happy they offered, and it was a flavor I never tried. They had plenty to choose from, but this particular one sparked my interest the most. It didn't disappoint. I also think it's hard to go wrong with mango anything so there's that too. But service is always pleasant, vibes are chill, and definitely cafe-ish. I'm going to try their pastries next time I visit. One of my friends had the strawberry matcha which I've tried in the past and loved! read more

Boba Baba - Mango Pomelo Sago - Tea Rooms Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Love this place it is my favorite boba place I have ever been to. Their drinks are amazing and their staff are always friendly and easy to talk to. It is always clean and cute inside and it's the perfect place to hang out with friends or go study. read more

Great boba. I love thier seasonal menu as it full of unique combinations and great flavors. I love thier matcha oreo donut. It can get busy at times so be aware of that. read more

Boba Baba - Tea Rooms Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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I visited Boba Baba for a Yelp Event, when I walked in, I noticed the open space and relaxing environment. There are table seats near the window and a couch in a corner if you prefer the cozy setting. The staff was very friendly and explained all the options. While there I had a mochi donut and a matcha drink. I enjoyed both and left with a box of donuts so that I could try all the varieties. read more

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We continue to enjoy the delicious boba teas and mochi donuts at Boba Baba. At our most recent visit, we were impressed at how quickly our order was made. It was ready before we finished paying! I appreciate how customizable the drinks are regarding sweetness, milk type, and ice level. Plus the employee at the counter prompts you to ensure the drink is made how you want it (rather than assuming a certain level of sweetness). We prefer the horchata, ube, and classic milk tea. The ube is a little gritty, possibly from the ube purée used. The donuts and cream puffs are irresistible sitting in the display case. They are cooked perfectly and flavored well. We recommend this boba shop to others! read more

Boba Baba - Classic Milk Boba Tea, Ube Latte, and ube mochi donut - Tea Rooms Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Boba Baba is one of my favorite boba places in Triangle. There are many boba places in the area, but I think their Strawberry Matcha is the best one around here tbh. Their pastries are also quite delish, and they release new pastry flavors every Saturdays in their Instagram. (+ it was my first date spot with my husband, so it will forever hold a special space in my heart!) Boba Baba is celebrating a Matcha week, so I had to come to try their limited matcha options. I got Yuzu Matcha, and it had the perfect yuzu flavor that went superbly well with matcha. Wish it was one of the permanent drink options. The staff at Boba Baba is always friendly, and I've never had any issues with anyone. I might be back before the Matcha week is over to try the other limited matcha options! read more

Boba Baba - Photo spot - Tea Rooms Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Always get great drinks here ! My favourite is the strawberry matcha latte, hit sugar goals for the week but so worth it their mochi donuts are really good too .. my favourite is their Oreo matcha, today I got the chocolate and a passion fruit donut (yet to try). The straw they gave was a little weak and tore when I was trying to mix my latte, since the strawberry puree sits at the bottom and the matcha is right on top. Next visit I'm going to try their cream puffs read more

Boba Baba - Strawberry Matcha Latte - Tea Rooms Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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I've been coming to Boba Baba for years now, and it's one of my favorite boba places in the Triangle. From their donuts to their seasonal drinks, it's a constant struggle to pick what to order (but don't worry because the staff here is always so friendly and helpful)! Parking is easy as it's in a large shopping center. They have a spacious seating inside so it's a great spot to come with a group. read more

I love coming here to study, but it can get crowded so you have to be lucky to get a spot at times! The boba is great here, one of my favorites in the triangle. They also offer yummy donuts. It's right next to hmart too, which is great for you to do errands after :) read more

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Matcha cream puff has perfect light crispy exterior with a delectable matcha cream on the inside. Strawberry matcha latte was really tasty! Good amount of seating. Nice staff. I'll be back for sure! read more

Boba Baba - Matcha cream puff - Tea Rooms Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Love this place! Great parking lot with plenty of parking. Employees are super friendly and helpful. My Boba tea was served so quickly and it was delicious. I also had a Matcha, hazelnut puff pastry- it was delicious- so much flavor! The place was super clean and decorated lovely. read more

Boba Baba - Strawberry Matcha boba and a Chocolate Hazelnut cream puff - Tea Rooms Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Ambiance: cute, bright, clean, and semi quiet place to be at! I'd be a perfect place for chilling with friends or maybe some light work/studying to do as well! Service: was great! They really know their teas and even recommended a yummy one! It was quick service too! Only had to wait maybe 5 mins! Food: we got the sprinkle mochi donut! It had the perfect ratio of crispy and chewy! Honestly the best feel of a true mochi donut! The taste was like a glazed donut so can't go wrong there! Overall I would come here again! read more

Boba Baba - Sprinkle mochi donut and Peach Matcha Boba - Tea Rooms Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

A well-reviewed bubble tea place. I ordered something called a cherry blossom but found its flavor quite inscrutable; a mix of fruits I couldn't altogether identify. I got it with some tea-flavored grass jelly and I do appreciate the intrigue of the weird jelly-like substances that are offered at these places. Sampling a single mochi donut was a bit pricey, but it delivered a nice ube flavor. I wonder if I might have been happier ordering different things, but there were certainly plenty of interesting options. read more

Boba Baba - Mochi donut (ube) - Tea Rooms Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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My friend introduced me to this place, and I loved it! The drinks were delicious and not overly sweet. There aren't many bubble tea spots in the NC area from what I was told. So, I'm glad we found this one to try. The cream puffs were perfect. We paired them with the drinks. It was a good balance. The service was excellent. The boba spot was spacious, which made it a great place to hang out or study. I would love to visit again whenever I'm in town! read more

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It's rare for a milk tea cafe to astonish me with something beyond what you can typically get from a Quickly or Kung Fu Tea, but Boba Baba was able to do that with its expertly-blended milk teas and coffee drinks, Chick Fil-A-esque customer service, and its inviting ambiance. It had been about 3 years since we last visited Boba Baba. We frequent this area by High House Rd. in Cary because of the H-Mart and always see this cafe every time we pass by but since our last visit, we never really bothered to give it another try probably because I just saw Boba Baba as another generic milk tea cafe when I tried it for the first time. I remember ordering a Strawberry Matcha Latte back then, and although I enjoyed its taste, I saw it as something I can easily find from other milk tea cafes. My teen brother Jonah has been to Boba Baba more than me and tried more kinds of milk tea here, and he once told me when we were in Brecotea (previously reviewed) that Boba Baba's brown sugar milk tea is the ultimate measure to compare other cafes' brown sugar milk tea. I wasn't really into brown sugar milk tea when he told me that, so I thought he didn't know better. It turned out, Jonah was 100% right. I just tried the Baba's Brown Sugar Boba in our visit last Saturday night. My girl got the Coffee Milk Tea. The ambiance of the cafe made us want to stay. Unlike the dreadful ambiance of Tiger Sugar in Cary (also previously reviewed) just right across this cafe, Boba Baba's open space looks more welcoming. The minimalistic aesthetic of the well-lit and clean cafe shows that Boba Baba truly cares about customer experience. However, there's one thing that annoyed me: Boba Baba's overhead menu, which also looked "minimalistic" but in an unpleasant way: The blue screens showing a list of items looked dull, with no photos of drinks - it resembled an airport's arrival/departure panel instead of what you'd expect from a classy cafe. Also, the boba cups they use are nowhere close to the high-quality cups of Milklab & Feng Cha. The barrista who took our order was Nico; he was a friendly young man who took our orders well, and explained Boba Baba's "Satisfaction Guaranteed" policy, which gives its customers the option to get a replacement drink if they were not satisfied with the first one. That's the first time I heard from a milk tea cafe, and I appreciate how Boba Baba truly cares about what the customers want. Baba's Brown Sugar is currently my #1 most recommended milk tea in the Triangle, NC, and trust me, I've tried a good amount in recent years. I recommend getting the large size, light ice, 75% sugar. The salted creme brûlée truly sets the standard for premium brown sugar milk teas. This is the 2nd time I tried creme brûlée in a brown sugar milk tea; The first time was in Feng Cha in Morrisville (Wrote a review on that too!), and although I enjoyed Feng Cha's blend, Boba Baba was surprisingly more satisfying to me probably because I could taste more of its creme brûlée whereas Feng Cha's seemed to have less of it. The perfect texture of the tapioca pearls also made the the milk tea a blast to devour. It went well with the well-balanced mix of salted creme brûlée, brown sugar, and milk tea. I could taste the sweet brown sugar flavor and the creamy creme brûlée, but it wasn't too sweet. It might be too sweet if sweetness level is set to 100%. While I was sipping the best brown sugar boba I've ever tried, my girl didn't look satisfied with her Coffee Milk Tea, and she told me she like Sharedtea's iced coffee more. I reminded her that she could get another drink as per their policy or I could but her a different drink, but she refused as we didn't want to bother the baristas who were already busy preparing to close. Instead, when were in the car, she took the little amount of creme brulee left in my depleted cup, and put it in her coffee cup, which was still 75% full. She said it tasted better after mixing that. Boba Baba may not have astonished me in my first visit 3 years ago, but the 2nd time is a charm, probably because this time, I chose what is likely the cafe's best milk tea. We haven't tried the cream puffs & mochi donuts yet, so we might try those next time we go, which will definitely be sooner than 3 years. Boba Baba is the 6th milk tea cafe that made it to my Yelp Collection of "Best Milk Tea Cafes in the Triangle NC" - bit.ly/bestmilkteaNC Overall Score: 4.6/5 read more

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Reading previous reviews, it seems like Boba Baba has undergone a recent facelift. The interior appears to be a bit barebones still, but the very well-decorated singular corner seems almost too nice to sit in. Really, though, I don't come here for the vibes, I come for the tea - namely, the Uji matcha drinks that are made with quality matcha from Japan; and the difference is palpable when compared to other offerings in the Triangle (though it's not hard to beat Starbucks and Dunkin). The richness of the matcha is evident in everything from flavor to the way it sits like a verdant cap on the top of the drinks before it is mixed. Additionally, their cream puffs are quite hefty, and not lacking in cream filling or flaky exterior; even to the point that I was surprised just how much matcha cream there was within each pastry. read more

There are so many boba places I have had since moving to the triangle and this is by far one of the top. I got the Cherry Blossom Sencha and it was easily the best fruit tea I have ever had. The flavor was so full of depth and it was very refreshing. Everything was beautiful presentation. I love the use of fresh fruit slices. They also have mochi donuts and cream puffs and they sell their premium loose leaf tea in store. Their dairy is also locally sourced which I love. The location is great with so much to do nearby and the shopping center has many dining and shopping options. Very simple monochrome interior with quite spacious seating. Will definitely be back to try more! read more

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Lovely cafe! I ordered a Vietnamese coffee and stayed a while to work. It has a great environment and plenty of seating. My order also came out very fast! The staff was quite nice as well. read more

Boba Baba - Cafe interior - Tea Rooms Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Boba Baba was great. I ordered their horchata with boba, and omg, it was amazing! I loved everything about my drink; it had a great balance of cinnamon and sweetness. The service was quick too which I loved my drink literally came out five minutes after I ordered, which was great. Boba Baba was outstanding, and I will definitely visit again soon! read more

Boba Baba - Tea Rooms Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Came on a Saturday afternoon and there was a small line to order, but it moved pretty quickly. We ordered a large strawberry matcha latte with no boba. it only took a few minutes for our drink to be ready, which was great. The drink itself was absolutely delicious and probably one of my new favorite places to get a good strawberry matcha. I loved that they used strawberry puree. I would highly recommend getting this drink if you like matcha! it was $6.75 for a large size. read more

Boba Baba - Strawberry Matcha Latte - Tea Rooms Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

I used to not think so highly of Boba Baba, in fact this was one of the places I used to avoid when considering a boba. I tend to prefer fruit teas, but my brother tended to rave about the milk teas so I would order them and be disappointed that they weren't fruit teas. A recent trip here has changed my perception on Boba Baba, I think they have one of my favorite drinks in the area and I can seriously appreciate the atmosphere and vibe of the shop. The drink in question is the Yuzu fruit tea. I usually get it with aloe jelly, and my dad describes this drink best, a boujee lemonade. It's sour, refreshing, and is a drink that can last me hours (I'm a slow sipper). Everything tastes fresh and the amount of aloe in there is commendable. The fact that they even have the aloe consistently is a near miracle, I'm always asking around for it and no one seems to ever have it in stock! I must say, this drink is the one that gives me a good excuse to visit. Additionally, Boba Baba has other desserts like mochi donuts and cream puffs. Although a bit expensive at face value, I think cream puff is really well done. I've tried their matcha cream puff and the pastry was flakey and cooked perfectly. It was filled with plenty of the cream and the matcha flavor shined throughout. I haven't had a chance to try the mochi donuts, but it's so tempted to order some when looking at them through the glass case. The most underrated aspect of Boba Baba is their sitting space. It is open and inviting with plenty of great space to either socialize or work. The way it is laid out allows for the foot traffic to be organized and the vibe itself is like a toned down coffee shop, you can easily socialize but it isn't loud enough where everything is distracting. I would say Boba Baba has one of the best boba shop communal spaces. My opinions on this tea shop have certainly changed, and I can appreciate this place from many different angles. Fruit tea? Check. Milk tea? Check. Desserts? Check. This place has it all, and would be a top pick for me in terms of boba shops in Cary. read more

Grabbed a boba tea and a donut from here recently and enjoyed everything. I was looking for something non-caffeinated so I got the black sesame tea with boba, and it definitely tasted strongly of black sesame, which was great! The ube mochi donut wasn't bad but I think it'd been sitting around for a while. I was a little disappointed that all of the non-caffeinated teas required you to choose at least 50% sugar, as my wife wanted something very low sugar and therefore couldn't order anything. The staff were really nice and explained everything super well. Overall, I'd definitely come back! read more

First time having boba and won't be my last! So good and refreshing. The vanilla mochi donut was also delicious. The staff was so nice and helpful and the ambiance was nice. I'll be back! read more

Boba Baba - Mochi Donut - Tea Rooms Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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This place is super cute and it was quite refreshing! They have samples of tea at the front along with cups available for purchase. I got the peach or mango Matcha latte and it was really good! Make sure you stir the drink before consuming because everything settles at the bottom. Really good drink! I also got the Matcha cream puff and OMG talk about flavor!!! The cream on the inside was smooth and light. It tastes like something you get from a french bakery. The staff members were super attentive and patient with my indecisiveness and order selection. Great place to try something new and healthy! Try them out read more

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I got a matcha with almond milk and mango puree- yummy! I'd never tried anything like it. The matcha portion wasn't that sweetened, but it was fine. The vanilla sprinkle mochi donut was AMAZING! I'd never had a mochi donut before but I think it's safe to say I'm a mochi donut lover now. read more

Boba Baba - Vanilla sprinkle mochi donut! - Tea Rooms Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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I usually work through lunch on the weekend, totally bad habit. But I had a reminder about this Yelp event. So glad I took a lunch break. The staff were fantastic. Really enjoyed the tea and the mochi donut. Definitely will be back, the hubby loves mochi. I had the Yuzu Matcha which tasted like spring. It was bright and floral. read more

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The staff was warm and engaging and welcomed you in with kindness. Sharing what options they had available they guide you to a perfect choice to meet your needs! The donut was light and airy and was the perfect amount of sweet. Clean and inviting this spot is great for a quick pick up or to dine in and study with friends read more

My experience at Boba Baba was okay. I felt like it didn't really live up to the hype, but I'm definitely down to go again and try some of their other drinks. Today, we got the: - Mango Rice Milk w/ Tapioca: Probs my favorite item that we got- had the perfect amount of sweetness, good mango flavor, & was super refreshing - Baba's Brown Sugar w/ Tapioca: Way too sweet, probably my least favorite Brown Sugar that I've gotten anywhere - Pandan Caramel Mochi Donut: The mochi part was great, nice & chewy, but I did not taste the pandan flavor at all - Hojicha Cream Puff: Nice hojicha flavor, overall enjoyable Service was great- our Brown Sugar boba was too sweet so we asked for some extra milk to dilute & they accommodated that so we were thankful. Minimalistic ambiance w/ plenty of seating & space. 5/10 would only maybe recommend, but I am going try again sometime with their other more unique drinks! read more

Boba Baba - Mango Rice Milk, Baba's Brown Sugar, Pandan Caramel Mochi Donut, Hojicha Cream Puff - Tea Rooms Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Really enjoyed the drinks we got. The Jasmine has a strong tea flavor and the you can taste the bits of the black sesame drink ! read more

Boba Baba - J - Tea Rooms Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Saturday 1pm shift, girls you are the best always make perfect boba drink. Tbh, I try to come on Saturday 1pm shift only just because of the team who works on that day, cz I've on other day when guys were working, left dissatisfied. read more

Boba Baba - Sea Salt Matcha - Tea Rooms Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

OH MAN! This place is delicious! The puff pastries are fantastic! They have a nice thin outer pastry with incredibly airy but also decadent cream on the inside. The flavors rotate every week which is something that is hard to locate at times. Get the chocolate hazelnut one if they have it! Will be returning to try them all! The mochi donuts were good but I would strongly recommend the puff pastry instead! the donuts had a good chew as to be expected with mochi but not as memorable as the puff pastry. Service is super quick in both getting of pastries and drinks. I recommend getting the strawberry matcha boba drink. If you plan to return (like I do), enter your phone number on the side device at the register so you can get random coupons (like free size upgrade on drinks and such). read more

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I have been here a few times, and most of the drinks have been pretty good. Highly recommend the matchata. Personally I'm not a huge fan of the vibes- minimalistic, but feels kind of cold and empty? This isn't one of my go-to boba places, but I'll stop by if I'm in the area. read more

Boba Baba - Tea Rooms Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Baba brown sugar boba is the best I've ever had!! It's caramel-y and a little salty at the same time. the sweet potato latte. So yum!! They have a lot of different types that I've never seen before. The workers were very nice and service was fast. We went on a rainy Sunday afternoon. The place was packed. We ordered 8 drinks and pastries. Mochi donut was like every other mochi donut. Ube and hojicha cream puffs were crunchy, light and creamy. Alot of filling which is fantastic. Everything we had was great. I didn't give 5 stars because they don't allow sugar adjustments or modifications like omissions on some of the drinks. Also, the prices were very reasonable. Definitely recommend. Going to try one of the rice milk drinks next time. read more

Boba Baba - Baba Brown Sugar Boba - Tea Rooms Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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I have never tried coffee with milk and tea before; it was just ok. However, this is a personal preference. Overall, service was quick and ambiance was great. I really liked the many options in the menu, and maybe someday I will try the mochi donuts and boba! read more

Boba Baba - Coffee Milk Tea-Iced - Tea Rooms Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Pros: excellent boba, good prices, fast and friendly service, cold A/C, fair amount of seating. Cons: WiFi doesn't work, no outlets to plug/charge devices, window don't have blinds so it's hard to view laptop/phone in the afternoon sun. read more

My go to boba place in the Triangle! Boba is great, the flavors in their drinks are creative and genuine. They are also my go to spot for mochi donuts - my favorite is the yuzu but they're constantly coming out with new flavors. It's a clean, open space with a decent amount of seating, so you can get work done while sipping on boba and munching on a donut. I'm extra appreciative because I accidentally spilled my drink on their carpet, and not only did they reassure me but they also offered to make me a new drink! I have been here multiple times already and plan on consistently coming back! read more

Boba Baba - Mochi donuts - Tea Rooms Near Me - Cary, North Carolina