I'd say this is my top 3 boba places (if not the THE TOP) in Austin! Fantastic boba tea options, from the Hokkaido to Hong Kong style tea, this is as close as it gets to boba tea in Asia for folks who aren't tea lovers, there are coffee options too. Huge fan of the fruit tea slush options - you can totally mix it up with the toppings too. They do run out of the black boba pearl often though read more

Gen Bobabee & Coffee House - Boba! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Overall: 4.5/5 [dine in] We have been here twice and both times had a great experience. The staff is very helpful and makes sure they capture your preferences correctly. The space is aesthetically pleasing and really calming, a great place to study or just decompress. Mixed Rice Paper with Tamarind Sauce ($12.95): Yum, probably the best banh trang tron we have had in Austin or at least the most consistently good one. They ask if you want the ingredients kept separate or mixed together. If mixed, you need to eat it right away. We have tried both ways and even when we kept them separate and ate it later it was still just as good. Rice Paper Rolls / Banh Trang Cuon ($12.50): This one is different from the mixed rice paper in that it comes rolled with egg, while the other version has quail eggs and beef jerky. I think this rolled version is becoming my preferred way to eat banh trang. The dipping sauce that came with it was also really good. Mixed Rice Paper with Chili Salt / Banh Trang Muoi Ot Tron Kho ($6.50): A bit pricey for what it is but this is hard to find in Austin and it was well made. The rice paper was the right texture and the chili salt amount was spot on. Y7. Winter Melon Icy Slush ($6.80) + Crystal Taro ($1.15): Wow this was delicious and super refreshing. It was a bit too sweet for me but perfect for my husband. I loved the crystal taro too since you can taste the subtle taro flavor when you chew it. F1. Bee Vietnamese Style ($6.80) + Lychee Jelly ($0.95): My husband ordered this one but ended up liking the winter melon icy slush more. It was not bad but just nothing special. read more

Gen Bobabee & Coffee House - Mixed Rice Paper, Mixed Rice Paper With Chili Salt, Winter Melon Icy Slush, Bee Vietnamese Style - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Truly a hidden gem. This lovely boba shop is run by Vietnamese owners, and I honestly feel like it deserves to be much busier than it is. Every drink I've tried has been delicious, and the tea flavor really comes through in their tea-based drinks. My personal favorite is the dark-roasted oolong milk tea, which is rich, fragrant, and full of flavor. Their smoothies are also excellent, and I love that they offer avocado and durian, two of my favorite flavors that can be harder to find elsewhere. The space itself is cute, bright, and inviting. A large curved window brings in plenty of natural light, and there's lots of seating if you want to sit down, work, or study for a while. I'd highly recommend this spot for both the drinks and the atmosphere. read more

Gen Bobabee & Coffee House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Superb drinks, truly So quiet, lots of students Friendly staff/service Will come back again - read more

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I wasn't sure what to expect when I heard "artichoke tea", like... is it savory? But let me tell you, this one's *shockingly good*. It's made naturally with real artichoke, and somehow it manages to taste refreshing and just a little sweet without crossing into weird territory. Bonus points to their customer service for being absolute saints. I asked way too many questions about each drink (natural vs. processed sugar and all that), and they answered every single one with patience. If you're into natural teas that feel healthy without tasting like they came straight from a vitamin store, this one's worth a sip. The toppings were also so fun to eat! read more

Gen Bobabee & Coffee House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

I commend this place for being super unique in their approach to boba. I would definitely work here with my laptop in the future. I tried the artichoke drink and it was surprisingly delicious!! I'm a texture freak and after looking at it...I was suspicious. But I believed the attending doctor at the local urgent care and tried it at 25% sweetness. Incredible! While the pricing is steep (hehe) and they don't take AMEX, I really enjoyed my $9 beverage. I had been craving something like this for a while and Gen totally delivered! read more

Gen Bobabee & Coffee House - Artichoke - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

This might be my favorite cafe for specialty teas?? Nice location with plenty of parking. Their menu is huge which was very intimidating because i wanted everything....i got the artichoke drink and it looks...questionable but its so delicious. It tastes like a refreshing tea with yummy jellies in every gulp. I want to try out their tea/coffee combo drinks next time or one of their fruit drinks! The servers are always really sweet and will explain their menu very thoroughly. read more

Gen Bobabee & Coffee House - Artichoke - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Absolutely loved this place, could easily see it becoming my go to boba spot if I lived in Austin. I ordered the Thai Tea and my my partner ordered the Thai Smoothie. Not only did my drink taste absolutely amazing, but it was so consistent in its greatness. Every sip was just as great as the last and it made me super excited to try all the other tasty sounding drinks on their menu. In my partners words, "this Thai Smoothie saved my life". The workers and the aesthetics were also exceptional. They were super polite and the drinks came out extremely quickly. The overall vibe of the place was also great. I don't think I've ever felt that level of comfiness from a place I don't call home, and the inclusion of board games is always a very welcome bonus! read more

Gen Bobabee & Coffee House - Thai Tea and Thai Smoothie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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It was pretty good, not amazing but not bad by any means. I got an iced vanilla latte & it served its purpose but it wouldn't make me think twice about going back. The shop was really cute & aesthetic though. It was also more expensive than your average coffee shop so something to think about. read more

I was looking for boba around the area and stumbled onto this newly-opened boba place, so you know I had to come check it out! Right from the moment you enter, the ambiance is well-light and spacious -- great spot for groups or even a study session. They offer a wide range of flavors and teas, including some unique ones that I haven't seen at other boba places, such as: Japanese Mango Kumquat Green Tea or the Fruit Orange Guava Tea. They even have sample teas you can smell before you order in case you were curious about the different smells/scents. The Iku Matcha Latte I ordered had an authentic matcha flavor and complimented well with their chewy, honey-infused boba. The staff was incredibly patient and helpful since I can get a bit overwhelmed with all the options when it's my first time haha. As a heads-up, for any of the fruit teas, you won't be able to adjust your sugar levels, but the teas naturally aren't super sweet based on trying out my friend's tea beverage. I'll definitely be coming back to try out some of their other flavors in the near future! :) read more

Gen Bobabee & Coffee House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Tried this place in Austin and I'm already planning my next visit. I got the strawberry coconut smoothie with added boba, it was thick and creamy and so good, I loved it. They also have a huge variety of tea options. I tried my friend's jasmine tea and really liked it too. The people there are super friendly, and the place has such a cute vibe. I'd definitely go again! read more

Gen Bobabee @ Coffee House is currently in its soft opening phase after taking over a corner suite at one of the retail spaces under the Bell South Shore apartments. Having previously lived in these apartments many years ago, I was always disappointed with how many of these retail spaces remained vacant since the location was so convenient by ladybird lake. I was excited to check out Gen and even more excited after trying their drinks. To start, there is ample parking located at the retail center both amongst the nearby apartment garages (Bell South Shore is all 3 buildings, each with a retail parking garage) as well as the retail center next door with the Mod Pizza, Pho Please, etc... The interior buildout is great, with light pine colored wood furniture and a fake red maple looking tree in the middle of the space. The corner suite has nearly floor to ceiling windows which allow for ample light so it feels like you're in an airy bright tree-house. The first thing you'll notice when you walk in is the smell of the teas - a great sign for a boba spot. The fresh floral scent was reminiscent of other top boba tea houses I've been to in Asia and the west coast and they have an exhaustive menu with various sweetness and topping options. The bobaristas were kind and helpful and the drinks they made were all insanely good. Frankly, this is probably the best boba place in Austin south of the river. I don't recall if they had a punchcard or rewards system which would be a disappointment if only because I know I'm going to be a regular here starting very soon. read more

Gen Bobabee & Coffee House - Soft Opening - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

New boba shop! Interior is super aesthetic as well as their cups-the lids with the ear were adorable! There is a huge menu with different and unique items. Every where I go, I get wintermelon. What stood out to me was their wintermelon slush-I have never seen that as an option anywhere else before. I was excited to try especially after a long, hot day at Barton Springs. The drink was amazing and refreshing! I enjoyed it a lot. read more

Gen Bobabee & Coffee House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

I'm always looking for non-coffee remote working locations and this one is a great option (and they have both coffee AND boba)! I try to find places with 1) good parking, 2) wifi and ample seating, and 3) a rewards system, and they have it all! Sometimes I'm wary to even share a place in case it gets too busy :p but there's so much seating that I wouldn't worry about it getting too crowded. The stamp card allows you to get a free drink under $7 after purchasing 10 drinks. A ratio of one free drink per 10 drink purchases is pretty standard, but limiting the value of the free drink is a bit parsimonious but perhaps a rewards system is better than none. read more

Gen Bobabee & Coffee House - stamp card / rewards system - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

I like this place! The boba is exactly what you get at other boba places but that's good, hard to mess up maybe? I really liked the ambiance--super chill for bringing a laptop and the music is vibey. I'd totally recommend if you're in the area! read more

Gen Bobabee & Coffee House - Taro tea and dirty boba milk tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Cute spot! Drinks were great, I had the honey kumquat green tea and brown sugar milk tea. The cups were more solid than other boba places which I appreciated. It took a little bit to get but I think it's due to being new. Will be back again! read more

Gen Bobabee & Coffee House - Inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Love this new boba spot to the downtown/east side area. There aren't really any other choices close by. I got the matcha latte with cheese foam that was quite good. You can customize the sugar level. Lots of tables and space to sit in. read more

Closing out APIHM by supporting this great new local business! This was probably the best boba drink I've ever had. Their specialty menu is so in depth, and I watched them handcraft each drink with blenders, frothers, homemade syrups, etc. No powder used here! Everything is truly from scratch. I wish I knew what more of the toppings were like crystal boba, etc. I asked if that was regular boba but was told honey boba is what I was looking for. I need to research the menu better next time. Also if you want one topping it is 75 cents, but you can get a combo of 3 toppings for $1.75. The drinks sounded amazing and we loved browsing on the screen with photos. I went with the dirty brown sugar boba milk tea with almond milk and 25% sweetness. WOW 5 stars. I am going to be addicted to this place. My fiance got the tiramisu milk tea and we both are obsessed. They frothed up a concoction to make the cream topping and recommended getting it on top of coffee next time. Friendly and happy service. The shop is relaxing and calm with plenty of seats. We will be back soon! Awesome new business in the Riverside neighborhood. read more

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A nice and refreshing spot for a Saturday afternoon. It wasn't crowded when I visited, and parking was easy to find. The two girls working were kind and helpful with recommendations. The tea was delicious, and the atmosphere feels calm and zen when it's quiet. Highly recommend! read more

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I love this boba place so much. Kinda expensive but I think it's worth it. Service is usually quick and quality is always good. I love the fruity lychee drink. read more

Looking for boba in the area we settled on this place. We found a street parking very close. We ordered 7 drinks. Everything was really tasty but one drink had a full cup of ice despite asking for light ice. We even opened the lid to compare to the other drinks. The staff was nice and offered to replace the drink but with a tea or juice, not coffee due to some rule they have. I loved my drink the most as it had fresh fruit in it. Decor was minimalist and it the place was very clean. read more

Gen Bobabee & Coffee House - I believe this one was mango (i'll update later). - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Wide and creative selection of drinks! Not just your average milk tea options. Beautiful space with lots of seating, high ceilings and sunlight. Located kiddie corner from Chillantro read more

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So delicious! It's so calm and refreshing in here, sat and enjoyed a Bee Vietnamese Style tea with lychee jelly. The workers are so sweet and friendly, i forgot to add jelly to my drink and they fixed it right away. Best boba/tea place i've been out here without a chaotic loud ambiance. read more

Go here, just go! You don't need to like, or even know what boba and crystal jelly is, but you'll get yummy teas and coffees with or without toppings. Ambiance is super cute. Great location, easy parking. read more

Excellent drinks. I rarely drink sugary drinks, but my nephew wanted boba. I got a taro ube drink that was really delicious. Reading the menu doesn't really help to decide what you might like. Use the self-serve kiosk to browse the product photos. It actually made it harder to decide, because everything looked so good. The entire place is very clean and whimsical, and it smells wonderful. The service was friendly and patient. I had a hard time deciding and took a while. I would definitely go back to try more flavors. read more

I was happy to see something came to fill in the spot under South Shore District, especially a boba shop! I have tried a few things here--hongkong, brown sugar milk tea, and Thai tea, all with boba and 25% sweet. The Thai tea is my favorite, I think it's the best I've tried! Cute ambiance as well. Highly recommend stopping by! read more

Gen Bobabee & Coffee House - Thai tea with boba - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

such a cute spot! lots of street parking and a retail garage nearby. everyone was very sweet and the ambiance is calmer than a lot of boba shops i could definitely find myself working or studying here! very clean! this will be a hot spot for sure!! read more

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Delicious! my daughter wanted to try this one out. I don't normally get drinks from boba places but I decided on the chocolate coffee frap, it was delicious, coffee wasn't too over powering, or water down, or too sugary. my first drink from a boba/coffee place I ever finished. Drinks were reasonably priced, had a cute bear dome lid, would definitely go back. They had one self service kiosk we used, and drinks took a few mins to come over but they were super busy. read more