Yummy. I love Vietnamese desserts that are not from Bambu. The boba here is good too. Just wish the…read moreshop was in a safer part of town. I can see why they close early compared to most other bubble tea stores compared to the rest of Boston. I got a che and a gardenia milk tea. I couldn't really taste the gardenia. But the rest of the drink was perfect. The che was everything I've dreamed of for Vietnamese desserts. A bag of ice was even packed with my order since I got it as takeout.

Coco Leaf is located in Little Saigon, Dorchester Ave. Parking can be a bit tricky here as…read moreeverything seems to be street parking, that's what's painful coming in this area - but it's worth the trip if you're looking for Vietnamese spots! After eating a nice Vietnamese food lunch in this area, we were in the hunt for desert. Coco Leaf is a solid pick in this area and they also had assortment of pastries. We tried two (as pictured which was banh dua and matcha bun). Both were delicious and not too sweet which is what I look for in Asian deserts. Service was friendly and quick as when we visited it was in the middle of the day so there was no line. Ambiance is clean and has the typical vibe of a boba tea place! Our drinks were as expected -

This spot is a decent spot if you're looking for a quick beverage. I like their fruit teas and was…read morelooking for something refreshing because it was so hot in Chinatown. I came across this stall, which was located in an easy-to-miss food court. I was waiting for a friend and decided to try this spot out. It's a really small place, so not ideal for hanging out. The fruit teas were good, nothing astounding, but it's decent and gets the job done!

A small stall that serves up fresh fruit drinks!…read more LOCATION: Located in the food court within Chinatown, What Tea is right by the entrance and across from both Avana Sushi and Ramen. It's a very small space so definitely not a space to hang out. MENU: There are a variety of fruit and milk drinks but it seems like their fruity drinks were more popular! DRINKS: Highly recommend the grapefruit ice tea if you want something refreshing! You can choose your tea base and add toppings. They use fresh fruit in their drinks so definitely worth it. Prices are reasonable and standard with other boba places. SERVICE: We used the machine to order drinks and got our drinks pretty quickly.

I love the vibe at Glasser Coffee: every corner is filled with lush, dangling plants and a cozy…read morefeel. Their coffee options are incredible (so many options!) and I always gravitate toward their breakfast sandwich. It's on this big, poofy ciabattino roll with egg, cheese, and arugula, and it is so satisfyingly rich but not too, too heavy. (You can add meat, too, although I think it's good as is.) Their Vietnamese cold brew is a must-try. I know some reviewers didn't love it, but for me, it's pure bike fuel: Cafe du Monde cold brew with condensed milk...and that color gradient! Oh, it's gorgeous. They don't mix it in advance, so every sip is a swirl from brown to creamy white. On a holiday (Juneteenth), I even biked over to grab the breakfast taco for my coworkers who had to be at work for a bit, and they raved about it too. It's always buzzing, especially on weekends, but now that it's good weather out, they recently added outdoor seating. What a fun, local, charming coffee spot, and honestly, I think it's the best one in Brighton.

The minute you walk into Glasser Coffee, the vibes are instantly immaculate--it smells so relaxing…read moreand has that perfect "pin drop quiet" atmosphere. It's an artsy, natural environment that feels like a total sanctuary if you need to put your head down and get some work done or just chill with a cup of tea. While you're waiting for your drink, they have this really lovely community wall that's so sweet to read through. You can genuinely feel the sense of community in there, which makes the whole place feel super welcoming. However, I'd probably skip the Vietnamese coffee next time. It didn't quite hit the mark for authenticity; the condensed milk felt a bit watered down and the coffee itself wasn't nearly concentrated enough to give it that signature kick. It's a beautiful place to sit and relax, and I'd totally go back to try something else on the menu, but the Viet coffee was a bit of a letdown. Go for the peace and quiet and the heartwarming community vibes, but maybe pivot to a different drink!

Ten One Tea House in Back Bay is a great spot for boba…read more The drinks are well made, and you can really tell they care about quality. What stood out most is that they use real taro, which makes a huge difference in flavor compared to the usual powdered version. Everything tastes more natural and less overly sweet, which I really appreciated. Definitely a go to if you are in the area and want a solid, high quality tea drink!

Ten One is for sure one of the better bubble tea spots on Newbury Street (there are a handful of…read morethem). You can tell that their ingredients are good quality, from the tea itself to the boba. Service was pretty standard, with drinks made timely. They have some seating, but since the shop is located in such a nice area to walk around, we didn't bother staying for long. I'd happily come back!

I was really looking forward to this pandan waffle, but I was so disappointed. It was extremely…read moredense and oily, and barely had any pandan flavor. It wasn't crunchy because of how dense it was. Would not recommend. On the plus side, the inside of the store was really clean and cute! It looked like their popular items were the smoothies and drinks so maybe those are better dessert options. The workers are really nice, too.

We came on a rainy Friday night and I was craving an avocado dessert which was why I decided to…read moregive Bambu a visit. There were some people waiting for their orders and one party in front of us in line at the time. While it wasn't busy, it took a decent amount of time for us to order and receive our order. We ended up getting the Smashed Avocado Che and while it was a bit pricey, I enjoyed the option of being able to switch out a topping for a different one for no additional charge. In addition, I liked the dessert itself and the texture of the ice was light and ground up enough where it didn't feel like I was eating a whole ice cube. However, the service was just a little strange and quiet that night yet the lady at the register was a bit rude by staring us down when the option for tip came up on the register screen and when asking for napkins, she merely gave us a singular napkin.

HeyTea at Natick Mall is a welcome addition to a suburban mall landscape that does not have many…read moreoptions at this level, and the excitement around the opening has carried over into a genuine regular following among locals who have been waiting for a closer location. We walked into a clean, modern store with a layout that is easy to navigate, situated near the Apple Store on the first floor in a spot that is straightforward to find. The drinks hold up to what the brand does well elsewhere. The coconut mango boom is the natural starting point and delivers the same generous mango chunks and light sweetness that made it popular at other locations. The cloud crisp grape is worth ordering if you want something more refreshing and fruit forward, and anything in the mango or grape family is a reliable direction to go when deciding between options. The fruit teas are consistently well made and the matcha holds up for anyone leaning in that direction. The staff is notably friendly and has been a consistent highlight even during the busier stretches that come with being a newer location building its audience. On a good visit the drinks come out quickly and the overall experience is smooth. Wait times are the main variable worth planning around. The location can run long during peak hours, and the gap between the estimated and actual wait has frustrated enough people that it is worth checking the app before heading over or ordering ahead when possible. A 30 minute estimate stretching past 60 minutes is not unheard of here, particularly on weekends. The drinks are good enough that the wait tends to feel worth it once you have the cup in hand, but managing expectations on timing makes the whole experience easier.

The aroma really draws you into the shop! Heytea offers plenty of milk tea and fruity teas. The…read moremango grapefruit boom is one of their signature drinks and highly recommended. The mango pieces are fresh and sweet which pairs perfectly well with the grapefruit. I loved their yuzu oolong tea but sad to hear it's only a seasonal item. The shop is small and lines get long but moves fast. More people opt for mobile order!

So this place has a cult following and I'm always conscious of that cause you never know if you…read morewere gonna be either among the cult or you're gonna be out of it. However, I quickly found out that this place IS worth the hype! I got the peach mango yogurt drink, and it was very delicious! Yes, it was after my dinner, but it was very refreshing and it actually hit the spot. I personally got no changes in the sweetness level and I thought it was just perfect amount--in the middle not too sweet not too non-sweet as well. Definitely looking forward to checking out their other flavors. Service is very fast and efficient as you can tell it's a very small place. However, they know what they are doing here!

Kind of sad that I didn't enjoy this as much as I wanted to, but I did have high expectations…read more There definitely is a need for more diverse drink spots in Boston so it was nice to see a yogurt spot open, however I think there were some major kinks that needed to be worked out first starting with service. Extremely slow and running out of drinks despite it being relatively early one of the few times I came? A little disappointing. The drinks themselves were fine, literally just tasted like yogurt and rice. Overall, I probably won't come back, but I hope they've improved on some processes since my first visits.

Location in the hectic Brighton ave area inside the new Novo Market!…read more Like this location for their sheer speed. Our drinks always come out fast (at least whenever we've been here). YMMV. We've ordered our usual, white champaca pistachio coconut drink, the new supreme velvety marches, and their ice teas. Always love the quality of the tea base. Refreshing and glad some drinks are getting the medium size up treatment. As someone who drinks fast, hope they introduce large size drinks next haha. The staff here is also pretty nice our drinks got separated a bit one time where one finished awhile before the other and the nice staff member handed me an enamel pin as sorry ! That was so nice of you! molly tea has the chops and I'll keep drinking it.

This is the new Molly Tea inside the Novo food hall in Allston. As soon as you walk in, it's on…read moreyour left. The place is clean and their drinks are good. The tongmu lapsang bubble tea is very close to the traditional brown suger milk tea, but definitely not as sweet and it kind of has a chocolate milk flavor. I only wished it had more boba inside. The premium jasmine milk tea is refreshing and I liked how this one came sealed, along with a plastic cap. Everything was packaged in a nice bag. Try them out for sure! Easy to order in person or online via app or website...and easy pick up. Parking outside could be challenging, however. Each drink only comes in medium size and we went with the recommended 70% sugar, less ice options. Each costs about $7 per cup.