Honey Pearl Cafe is a fun little boba spot near Powells Bookstore in downtown PDX. The highlight for me was their seasonal rotating boba flight - such a clever way to sample a few different drinks without committing to just one and they all came with a topping of choice. I chose the og bobas coated in their brown sugar. This is perfect if you're indecisive like me or bringing a friend and want to compare flavors! It looked like a slow day for them as we were the only people in the shop. However there are lots of seating and the staff was super friendly and suggested we get one of their rice balls too, so we got the salmon and tuna - which we got to go, I noticed only later that they also have rice ball flights too! Which means I have to go back another time to try another. read more

Honey Pearl Cafe - Bubble Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

i had to come here after seeing them promote their spring seasonal drinks. i got the green thai tea and it was just as good as i imagined. i would recommend getting the drink at 50% sweetness because at 75% it was still pretty sweet for me, despite my sweet tooth. i didn't get to try the food, but my friend did and she really liked it. the service here is great and the staff is very friendly. i definitely recommend coming here and trying this season's specials before they are gone because my drink was amazing! read more

Honey Pearl Cafe - Bubble Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Cute shop with some areas with comfy seating. Different stuffies displayed in parts of the store. We went on a Friday afternoon and it was pretty busy, but we got through the line and received drinks within 10 minutes. The issue I usually have when visiting a new boba shop is what sweetness level to go with. I am normally a half sweet person when they offer everything (0/30/50/70/100). On the menu they had 50/75/100, so I went with the 75 which was too sweet for me. For my taste, I would go with 50% next time. Got the sweet mango drink which I was pretty happy with for flavor. read more

Honey Pearl Cafe - Outside - Bubble Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Visited Honey Pearl Cafe for a quick refreshment after visiting Powell's and we were satisfied with our boba drinks from Honey Pearl Cafe. The menu has a good variety of drink options including some seasonal drinks. My friend ordered the Lavender Sunset with 50% sweetness with crystal boba. I ordered the Lemon Burst with 75% sweetness & crystal boba. The Lavender Sunset was more tangy than expected, but still enjoyable. I thought the Lemon Burst was refreshing and had a nice balance of strawberry and citrus flavors. The cafe is cute with some kawaii style decor and has a good amount of seating. Pricing for each of our drinks was $6.95 before tip. Customer service was kind and pleasant. Overall, a great and convenient boba shop for a quick refreshment. read more

Honey Pearl Cafe - Bubble Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Looking for a sweet drink after dinner in downtown Portland, we came across Honey Pearl Cafe, a medium sized boba establishment with plenty of interesting looking drinks. As with more modern, higher quality shops, they steer away from powdered creamers and instead use lactose-full condensed and whole milks for their drinks. We ordered one drink to start: Honey Jasmine Blossom, 75% Sweet w/ Boba ($6.95) - Drinks come in a single size only, in a cup that would be considered a regular or small size at other establishments. 50% sweet is the lowest sugar level they offer, so I was a bit confused and asked the bobarista about it. He said that their sweetness levels are on the lower side, so if I normally get 50% at other shops, I should get 75% here. After sipping on my drink, I can say that 75% is very similar to 75% at other shops, so it's a bit too sweet for me. I would definitely only get 50% in any future visit. The flavor of this drink is interesting. It has a floral essence enhanced with a tiny bit of fruity-like flavor with some honey elements. I wouldn't say the taste is exactly jasmine tea though. I think they perhaps use jasmine syrup and add it to green tea rather than brewing jasmine tea? The drink uses condensed milk to thicken things up - and it works wonderfully, creating a rich drink with a lot of body, yet not giving an overwhelming milky flavor as I've seen some other shops do. The ice level can't be adjusted. It's a little too much so there's extra leftover ice after finishing the drink. Now the boba served at Honey Pearl Cafe I found to be a bit too small and firm for my tastes, which degrades the bouncy chew somewhat. They aren't chalky at all and are clearly cooked through with a somewhat sticky exterior indicative of a good sweetener soak, but just firmer than I like. Milk Tea Rating: 4/5 Boba Rating: 3.5/5 I love all these new independent, locally owned boba shops opening up in Portland! It's a totally different atmosphere from the mostly large corporate international chains that are so prevalent around where I live in Seattle. While I don't think Honey Pearl Cafe serves top tier boba drinks, I can definitely appreciate them being easily available in downtown Portland and I would consider visiting again in future trips to the city. read more

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Got the flight, liked them all except the coffee one but it's cause I don't drink coffee normally. Would be nice to be able to change to different flavors, but the ones they chose were different. It was a good way for new people to try new flavors but also new types of tapioca. Not overly sweet. Good portion size. Price as expected. Cute seating area, small tables, long tables, no large tables. Service was quick and easy. Tapioca was fresh and very good consistency. Great place, will be back in future! Happy drinking! read more

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I saw this place on TikTok especially for their boba flight and boy they did not disappoint. They had two options and we got Option #1. My husband and I shared it and it was a perfect amount. The staff was great, inside was super clean and had nice vibes to it. Definitely recommend! read more

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I'm always looking for cool, local boba spots when I travel and Honey Pearl fit the bill perfectly! I was wandering around downtown Portland when I stumbled across the shop so great location. I don't see many boba shops that use honey as a sweetener so of course I had to try the Honey Bee - their take on classic black milk tea with honey and condensed milk. So good! If I had more time I would've gone with the boba flight so I could've tried more, definitely a genius idea! read more

Honey Pearl Cafe - Bubble Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I'll give it a 5 star just for the creativity of the tea flight. We got both versions of the flight and they were both great. I thought the guy explaining the flight really knew his s**t and overall a great experience. read more

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They have a limited menu here but what we tried were delicious! - Honey Buzz -- yummy rich coffee goes well with regular boba - Honey Jasmine Blossom -- very strong floral jasmine flavor, so make sure that's up your alley! Recommend getting this one 50% sweet. Would totally drop by here again. They have onigiri which is one of my favorite snacks! read more

Honey Pearl Cafe - Honey Jasmine Blossom - Bubble Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This is fine, but more expensive that similar tea at similar places. Mine was too sweet, even when I asked for minimal sweetness. Looking forward to trying again. read more

Came for the boba/smoothie flight (no modifications allowed, but they removed coffee jelly that I wouldn't eat). I enjoyed the drinks and the ambiance. The music was upbeat and fun. The staff were friendly and kind. They were awesome and made it a comfortable space to be in. Five stars for the staff. He suggested starting with the Mango-berry Breeze (milk, strawberry, mango). It was sweet like a dessert with a good balance of creamy and fruity. It's a blended drink with ice slush in it which was refreshing. Personally, I don't like mixing slush with boba. My mouth either wants slush crunch or boba bounce. Lavender Sunset with Lychee Jelly- wow, I enjoyed experiencing new flavor mixture. I don't think I would order a whole glass, but it made the flight a fun drink adventure. The green tea is jasmine and has a strong floral tone. The lemon balances out the strong floral notes well. The butterfly pea tea colors it beautifully (it has a mild flavor which is lost under the jasmine- it's the back up dancer, not the one at the microphone). Sweet Bea- their classic milk tea with black tea and condensed milk. You can taste the tea and it's sweet, but not too sweet. (I didn't eat the coffee jelly since I'm not a coffee person, but I imagine the flavor goes well). Strawberry Dream- green tea, milk, strawberry, condensed milk. The sweetness is the main flavor with strawberry and tea secondary flavors. It was pleasant, but I didn't find it memorable. The boba were softly chewy while still having structure. I loved them. Again, I had a lot of fun with the flight and recommended it was a way to try a variety of drinks and get to know the cafe. My usual favorite bubble tea is a tropical fruit/peach black/oolong tea with boba. So, I got the peachy lychee to go. It was good but doesn't top my favorite in the city. 4 out of 5 stars Pro tip- if you have a metal boba straw, bring it, instead of using four half straws for the flight to reduce plastic waste. I regret I didn't bring mine. They sell them at the register for $6 if you want one. The bench seats are hard and uncomfortable if you have a back injury. The white plastic chairs accommodate large hips and bums (high five to HPC for being inclusive). I don't find the back very supportive though. You have to sit at a weird slightly reclined angle to use the back support. The futon couch was okay, but I wouldn't sit here to read for an hour. I give the seating 3.5 stars. Sufficient for 30 min. I got a rewards punch card (buy 9, 10th free). The flight doesn't count for the punches which didn't make sense to me since it was $13 and most bubble teas are $7. Maybe there's a narrow margin on the flight? read more

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We went here for the BTS event. Buy any drink and get a cup sleeve. BTS accessories were being sold at a table by the door. We ordered a Honey Jasmine blossom milk tea and a Peachy Lychee iced tea. Allen the drinks come with one free topping...boba or jelly. And a Rice Ball flight...tuna, salmon and cheese corn. It was a good size to share with friends. The drinks came out and it was delicious. This venue is small. About 5 tables and window seating. Granted we are on 12th Street in downtown. Right by Bamboo Sushi. So ..get an appetizer before lunch or get a pick me up after lunch. We have Mcmenamins and Jake's across the street also. Plenty of good food everywhere you turn. read more

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[ food ]: 10/10 - Yuzu Tuna Onigiri ~ Furikake Rice was nice consistency and was flavorful, the yuzu brought a nice depth of flavor with the tuna but wasn't overpowering - Salmon Onigiri ~ I enjoyed this one as much as the yuzu tuna onigiri and tasted like there was a little yuzu in this as well which balanced the salmon as well. - Cheese Corn ~ The cheese corn onigiri was really simple, yet flavorful. Really good choice for individuals that can't tolerate fishiness. [ drinks ]: 10/10 - The boba flight is such a cute concept and all of the options were so yummy and is a great option for indecisive people like myself! [ service ]: - The employees were really fun, accommodating, and kept the environment lively. [ ambience ]: 10/10 - Honey Pearl Cafe has a very modern but cozy atmosphere. I appreciate the music that they play in the shop and appears to be on top of the cleanliness. There are even some card games provided by the shop for people to play while they enjoy their drinks! read more

Honey Pearl Cafe - Boba Flight - Bubble Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Honey Pearl Cafe PDX is a new spot just south of the Pearl District in North Downtown. On my first visit, I tried the Sweet Bee milk tea and the rice bowl flights. I typically avoid overly sweet bubble teas and usually order them with 25% or even 0% sweetness. At Honey Pearl, they only offer a minimum of 50% sweetness, as they use fresh tea instead of tea powder, which they explained isn't as sweet to begin with. I was a bit hesitant, especially since the Sweet Bee includes condensed milk and honey, but I decided to give it a try. To my surprise, the milk tea was fantastic. The tea flavor was distinct, with a pleasant aroma, and the sweetness level was just right--satisfying without being overwhelming. The boba was soft and nicely chewy, which made for a great overall experience. As for the rice bowls, they were enjoyable, though the amount of filling was a bit light compared to the rice. This was particularly noticeable with the cheese corn, which had a milder taste. The cafe itself has a modern and clean interior, making it a nice place to hang out. The staff were very helpful, guiding me through their offerings and helping me pick something I'd enjoy. read more

Honey Pearl Cafe - Rice ball flights to-go (creamy yuzu tuna, sweet salmon, cheese corn) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I went here twice because I wanted a drink AND onigiri. But the rice wasn't ready. So I got a drink then came back 15 min later again. I got a Peachy Lychee tea ($6.95USD), Creamh Yuzu Tuna onigiri ($3.85USD) and Sweet Salmon onigiri ($4.75USD). The tea was absolutely delicious, I could see myself drinking it every day. Especially with boba. As for the onigiri, I didn't think they were worth the price. The rice was very plain and overpowered the small about of filling that the onigiri had. Staff were great and the menu was vast. I would highly recommended this spot for bubble tea and iced teas. read more

Honey Pearl Cafe - Peachy Lychee - Bubble Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Absolutely amazing frozen drinks! Family owned business where the Owners prep and serve the drinks themselves. It is consistently my favorite place to get a sweet treat!! read more

Honey Pearl Tea is a good new tea shop in downtown Portland. The interior is modernistic. The barista working the day that I went was friendly. The names of the drinks are unique and there is a lot of creativity in them. I got the sweet mango which consisted of mango green tea with a bit of condensed milk in it and coconut cold foam. I also added lychee jelly to the drink. The drink was good. The coconut and mango play well together. The cold foam makes it very refreshing. There was too much ice in the drink so I will ask for less ice next time. Honey Pearl Tea is a good place for a fun drink. read more

Honey Pearl Cafe - Sweet Mango with lychee jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

A new place to get some fresh milk tea and fruit tea in the downtown Portland area. They are located next to Cheryl's on 12th. The space is nice and cozy, and there are a few tables for seating. I've been here a couple of times now and highly recommend their drinks. I really like their Lemon Burst Iced Tea, Thai Milk Tea, and Mango Berry Breeze blended drinks. They can adjust the sweetness level, which is something I like. These drinks are perfect on a nice day. The people working here are super friendly and will help you make the right choice when looking for a drink. read more

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A must spot if you are in the Pearl District. They got a great selection of drinks and also seasonal ones. I always look forward to coming here after grabbing dinner in the area. read more

Honey Pearl Cafe - Bubble Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Such a cute little shop super close to Powell's. The service was great. They were so helpful and kind to my foreign exchange girls who were practicing their English skills. The food and tea was really nice. I love that the tea wasn't too sweet, and you can adjust the sweetness even more if you're into that. I had 75% sweet and that was great! read more

Honey Pearl Cafe - Creamy Yuzu Tuna and Lychee Lime Light - Bubble Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

It's nice to have a good boba tea shop within walking distance of my work. Great selection of milk teas and I like the blended drinks too. The shop has a cool casual feel to sit and enjoy a drink and a snack. Service is always top notch and they are always good at helping me find the perfect drink. read more

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I appreciated the cashier, he gave me some great pointers. He recommended some great drinks. I sadly was unable to try to desserts since I just had lunch but this filled my sweet cravings read more

My recent favorite bubble tea cafe!! I haven't had the food yet (although it looks delicious), but I haven't tried many of the bubble teas and haven't had a bad one yet!! I especially love the peachy lychee, salted caramel pumpkin (seasonal), island punch, and lemon burst. They have great options for milk and fruity iced teas. The teas have all been the right amount of sweetness (I usually do 50 or 75%) and do not feel artificial. The boba are AMAZING. Some of the best I've had. The whole vibes of the cafe are really cute too and very convenient location! Service is fast and the loyalty card is a great deal too! read more

Watery milk teas, too sweet even at the lowest sugar option, lack of flavor and body, and small not-very-chewy bobas. Very underwhelming drinks here. read more

Great service and the atmosphere was really relaxing and modern. This spot is located downtown; I have a car so finding parking was quite the adventure. Then I had to walk to get here. Otherwise, great little spot for a sweet treat and salty snack. read more

Honey Pearl Cafe - Honey Jasmine Blume, cheesy corn rice ball. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

My friend and I stopped by after checking out Powell's books. This place is amazing I got the sweet salmon rice ball and my friend got the creamy yuzu tuna rice ball. I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of salmon in mine. Everyone working was super friendly and helpful. I liked that the sweetness can be adjusted on drinks. I'm lactose intolerant so I got my Honey Buzz with no condensed milk and 75% sweet with boba... it was delicious! The vibe inside is very relaxing with the windows bringing in lots of natural lighting and soothing music. I will definitely be back read more

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I stopped in for a bubble tea. It's a cute place with friendly service. I did think it was a bit overpriced though.

Came her when I googled bubble tea near me. This was 4 min away walking so I went there. I was unaware it was in the old juice place that didn't last long. I initially passed it but then circled back and found it! It was clean, good music, nice person working the counter. Answered all my dumb q's about tea. I got a green mango tea with boba pearls. Left with the two teas, one for my coworker and they were well received. read more

Great service, really warm and welcoming. Cool fun vibes, great hangout spot. Food delicious and reasonably priced and made quick and in big portions. Gonna be my new downtown place. read more

New super cute boba shop downtown! The owners were really nice and helpful with navigating their menu. Typically, I like to get my boba drinks with 50% sweetness but after listening to the owner's recommendation, we decided not to get the sweetness as low. I got a Thai Tea with 75% sweetness and my mom got a Peachy Lychee with 100% sweetness and we were pleasantly surprised that it wasn't overbearingly sweet like other places we've tried! I was also impressed with the boba texture and flavor as well! read more

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Excellent service! Loved all the boba and flavor options. Had multiple seating options. read more

Honey Pearl Cafe - Lavender Sunset - Bubble Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

It was such a cute store with great drinks. The owners were welcoming and helpful with recommendations!!