Dropped by again for more drinks and that first time wasn't a fluke, still lovin my drink! How this place is empty is beyond me... I've seen places not even half as good with crappy service be packed in the city :( Oh and since I ordered two drinks, the girl gave me a free third drink which honestly is a joke lol. Damn thing is so small, but really this wasn't a reason for me to come here anyways. Even without a buy 2 get one free deal, I still love this place. read more

Yummy! Unlike some of the other Yelpers here, I don't think the price point is really a problem because as mentioned, the quantity makes up for it. I love the milk tea (can't comment on the boba because it's not my thing) - the tea comes across very pungent and fragrant. If you are into milk teas that taste very milky or sweet, you won't find it here. The popcorn chicken (and the bentos, actually) are great! Super crispy and plenty of basil, definitely my fave over Quickly's and Sweet Heart. Also pretty cool that they have board games here. Overall, a big win for me! read more

If you're looking for tapioca drinks on Piedmont Ave., this is practically the only game in town. But don't take what I said in a negative way. I've been here a number of times over the years. Mr. Green Bubble (and its adorable mascot) serves up some tasty drinks and snacks. If you've been to a tapoica drink shop before, it's pretty much a standard affair here. The one standout about Mr. Green Bubble is its selection of board games and always-open seating. This is one place that I'll continue to frequent so long as it is around and I recommend it to anyone in the area looking to quench their milk tea thurst. read more

Pretty average boba place -- good drinks/snacks, good service, clean and spacious. I usually get Earl Grey or Jasmine Green Milk Tea with Boba. The boba has a pretty good consistency and flavor. They also have good Spicy Popcorn Chicken -- the perfect snack. There are a few tables, booths, and chairs, but there are usually a good number of people already there. I usually just grab some stuff to-go unless I'm with a smaller group. It's a pretty chill place with cool furniture. *BONUS: If boba's not enough to satisfy your dessert cravings, you can go for round 2 at Fenton's down the block! read more

I was super excited to try this place out due to its high ratings. However, I was actually quite disappointed. I got the tropical fruit tea without the mango syrup. The person who took my order warned me that it would taste different without the mango syrup. I haven't tried it with the mango syrup so I can't really compare, but my drink was watery, slight fruity taste, and strong tea taste, making it overall more bitter than sweet. You would think with all the other fruit syrups they put in the drink, missing the mango syrup wouldn't really change the sweetness of the drink. Well I guess it did. The boyfriend got the regular milk tea. That one also tasted pretty watered down. All I can say is that it has now been almost four hours since we both got our drinks and neither of us have finished it (and it's not because we don't have room for it!). This was my first time here so I'm willing to give it another try. Next time I come, I should probably try their popcorn chicken. Lots of review rave about it. I typically find popcorn chicken too fried. Let's see if it will impress me. :) read more

Good, but not great. I've been here several times and the drinks are not very consistent. At times it can be way too bland. I normally like to order the thai milk tea or the almond milk tea. I think that the almond milk tea is my favorite out of the two that I've tried. I really like the fact that they use real tea, but they need to work on making their drinks a bit sweeter. There have been a few times where it was much to bland for my liking. Overall, it's not a bad place to get milk tea, but it's not the best place to go either. I wouldn't mind coming back if I was already in the area, but it definitely is not one of my go-tos. read more

They do a great taro milk boba tea. My second time here and love it. Definitely my go to boba spot. Great location on Piedmont ave right down the street from fentons. Young college atmosphere great for young adults. They have board games you can play and free wifi too. Love this place. read more

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My first impression was that I wasn't really that impressed. This place seemed like it was one of those tea places with artificial flavors. But I've come to really like Mr. Green Bubble. Here is why: I appreciate that the teas are actually freshly brewed and that's the only thing that I drink here and haven't tried their food so I won't comment on anything else. I like the jasmine tea, genmaicha (toasted rice), and early grey tea. I also appreciate that you can customize things like sweetness. And of course, every tea place should have a rewards program so this is another reason that encourages me to keep coming back for more. The ambience is cool. It's very well-lit. They have games. Might be too loud to study here and often it can be hard to find a seat. Parking can be hard to score too but that doesn't really stop me from coming. Mr. Green Bubble has won me over and I'll come back for more! read more

I've given this place two chances and had the worst experience here each time. I ordered five drinks with them and the milk was rotten.. There were huge white chunks at the bottom of the cup and it tasted slightly bitter. I know it was the milk bc one of my non-milky drinks tasted normal. On top of that the boba was mostly hardened in every drink and had no flavor, pretty sure it was super old. I kindly told them the issue and was told they couldn't do anything at all (with extreme attitude but i remained calm and didn't want to cause a scene). Now I'm sitting at home with the worst stomach ache despite not finishing my drink. Please avoid this place at all costs, horrible drinks and customer service!!! read more

In terms of taste, Mr. Green Bubble comes as close as it gets to the bubble tea I drink back home in Hong Kong. It's a bit more expensive than Quickly and Tapioca Express, but rightly so. Tea that doesn't taste like it came from a mix? Tapioca with the right amount of chewiness? I'm sold. The service is fine, and the staff will give you suggestions if you don't know what to order! The store can get a little busy with customers, but they brew their tea from scratch, so I'm fine with waiting a little longer. On a side note, I'm not big on their Thai tea flavor. It's always too sweet when I order it with tapioca. But it's great that you can request for less sweetener, which I always forget to do! Give their fruit and flower milk tea selection a try: I enjoy the peach, lavender and rose flavors in particular. read more

Yay to Mr green bubbles! I have to say this has to be one of theeeeee best boba place i ever been to. The passion fruit green tea with lychee jelly is so refreshing. If i could, I would come here everyday if i didn't live so far. And their large portion of popcorn chicken is the bomb. I used to eat popcorn chicken at tapioca express but ever since i tried it here, i can never go back to tap ex. Yes, it is that good. You won't regret it. LOVE LOVE LOVE! I wish Mr green bubble can open one a little closer to where i live though. Maybe open another one in san leandro would be nice! read more

Some of the best bubble tea in Oakland. Tends to be a little on the sweet side. They have a good selection and their pudding is great. The tapioca is the right consistency. They need to do a better job of updating their facebook page. They were closed for so many days during the holidays that it was impossible to figure out when they were open. read more

I went here today since I was close by and felt lazy and didn't want to drive all the way to berkeley to my usual spot- Sharetea. I regret that greatly. This place has good reviews so I was like why not. It's located in downtown Piedmont which is small but filled with cute stores. The store itself it pretty big with seats and free wifi. There are seats against the window as well so that you can people watch and do work at the same time. they have games as well if you go with a group of people. They sell bubble tea, froyo, as well as finger foods and snacks. there is def a variety of drinks to chose from as well from teas to smoothies to milk teas. I got my signature matcha smoothie, no sugar with a little bit of grass jelly. Let's justs tart with the grass jelly. That didn't taste right. It had this slightly off taste that wasn't what the normal grass jelly tasted right so I left that alone. The drink at first tasted ok but then after a few more sips I really tasted the powder which reminded me of another place that I gused to go to before I got sick and stopped going. Wasn't taht impressed. Btw there is a $5 CC limit as well. read more

Mr Green Bubble - Matcha smoothie with grass jelly... - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

I came here for an event, and felt sick after drinking the mango slush. All my other friends also felt very sick after drinking their smoothies except for one. They must have made their drinks with an expired product? Also, I left my jacket in the store on the day of the event and I called their phone number multiple times online, and not a single person picked up. I called the day of the event and the day after. I had to message them on Facebook just to receive a "no we did not see a jacket". Will not be coming here again. Smoothies are cheap tho I'll give them that. read more

Drink was good, but I was sad that I was not able to use 10% off. The popcorn chicken and calimari was good. Perfectly fried. read more

This place is my favorite place to get milk tea. I like the place because it is one of the few places is know that serves honeydew milk tea.

The frozen yogurt is great! Finally, decent fro-yo in the neighborhood! Of the three frozen yogurt offerings currently on Piedmont Avenue this is by far the best. The flavor and consistency are superior. It's rich and creamy with good flavors, and the toppings are fresh and interesting. It's a modern, clean place to sit and enjoy your frozen yogurt, with games and wi-fi. If you're in the neighborhood check it out. It's worth the trek up Piedmont. read more

This is the best bubble tea place I have ever been to. The decor is nice, the bubble tea selection is adequate, and the quality is always high. I usually get the iced coconut milk tea with tapioca. Nice and simple, and not too sweet. It's also great hot. I would also recommend looking at their menu of sacks of fried goodness. The chicken is top notch. The fried tofu is good too. The calamari is on my list of things to eat. The spiciness of their fried foods runs high. That's more of a warning than a critique. I usually go for the medium-hot. Every once in a while, I go nuts and try the hot. It is not for the faint of heart. read more

I prefer articifial milk tea so I actually did not like the milk tea here ahaha BUT if you like legit milk tea, then you will probably like their milk tea? Anyway what I liked about this place was the friendly service, their cute tip jar, hip/modern ambiance, and their board games! My bf and I sat and played Ticket to Ride there twice now and got two bubble milk teas but didn't enjoy them haha. I think I should try and stick to their slushes since I'm not a fan of their milk teas. Also, their frequent buyer promotion is electronic! They give you a little card for your keys instead of the traditional stampcard and it works at other restaurant chains as well, so I'm anxiously to find other places to use it at. Would definitely come here after dates to chill and play games. read more

Not the best boba tea place. I had the banana milkshake with boba. Not on my list of "must goes"

I had planned to spend the morning at Timeless Coffee just down the street, but when they did not end up having an outlet or wifi, I decided doing work was not going to be possible. I walked up Piedmont and found this place that clearly advertised wifi. I love Bubble Tea, and figured this might be the perfect back up plan. I got a Lychee bubble tea and they had (working) wifi and outlets. Win! Now, if they would carry some vegan options I would be all set. The Piedmont area is cute, and Mr. Bubble Tea was a great place to get a few hours of work in. read more

Food - 4 Service - 4 Atmosphere - 4 Overall - 4 I live in Berkeley, and the quality of milk tea there is pretty atrocious (although the likes of Asha's and newly built Purple Kow are making it better). Then, I found Mr. Green Bubble. Although a little drive outside of Berkeley, this place is popular amongst those who are looking for quality milk tea at an affordable price. And although many of their drinks also use powder / syrup, they accomplish it by making a blend that still tastes delicious. You can always hope to get your order quickly, as the staff is very friendly (although that might because I have a connection there). Take your pic on their huge menu, and although at a slightly higher premium then other boba places, it is much worth it. The atmosphere is wonderful. You can easily study there or play with one of their many board games! No regrets and will always come back for more when I'm around! read more

Loved the popcorn chicken! It's tender, juicy, well seasoned. Paired with bubble milk tea, sheer perfection! read more

Mr Green Bubble - Juicy tender tasty popcorn chicken and bubble milk tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Many traditional as well as unique flavors, including caffeinated and decaffeinated flavors. There are flavors that come as milk teas and also some that do not have milk. The taro is delicious, as well as the coconut and jasmine. Take one star off because this place is slow!!! If you want to drive by and pick up a tea to go in a hurry - forget about it. Parking is also not that great. read more

Ordered a regular rose honey green tea with lychee and a taro milk tea with boba. Both very good. Also ordered the popcorn chicken (better than tapioca express- less greasy, more chicken, and less batter) service was quick too! read more

Mr Green Bubble - Taro milk tea, rose honey green tea, and popcorn chicken - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Very nice place! Boba and food is delicious and I really enjoy the spicy scale on appetizers! The bubble tea comes in all different flavors and toppings and great vibe! The only reason I give it four stars is because of the long wait but great place! read more

I have an internship in the elementary school across the street. Someone came in with delicious smelling popcorn chicken, then my friend and I decided to check the place out after we get out. The first thing we both noticed was how cute the place was- the adorable and welcoming scenery pulled us in right away! Then we looked at the menu- the prices were a little higher than we expected, but the cups were bigger than average, so it was worth it. We ordered popcorn chicken with the spicy level 5, the highest. It wasn't very spicy, but it was good. I ordered the oreo cookies smoothie, expecting a disgusting icy concoction in my cup. I was wrong! It was so delicious and creamy. It's been about an hour (I like to savor my drinks, which I can't do with smoothies from places like sweet heart or quicklys- they separate and become disgusting, watered down and undrinkable.) and the smoothie is just as creamy as it was when I first got it. It's melted, but I love it even more because the flavor is brought out more. Definitely will come back here just to get a smoothie when my internship is done, even though I live like 30 minutes away and can't drive. LOL The reason why this didn't get 5 stars (which it definitely deserves if..) is because of the long wait. :( Super...long wait. read more

Love this place. Bought a bunch of foods & drinks for my family. Ordered, taro, thai, jasmine, green tea, mango slush, waffle fries, etc. I've never tried waffle fries before, they were deliciousss. The cashier girl with the short black hair & aviator glasses was super nice about the big ass order and was patient and asked if I wanted her to repeat the order to make sure it was correct which I really appreciated. There were a lot of people that day. Got my drinks very quick, food took a bit longer which was fine b/c it was really good. Everything was delicious. First time going there, will go again. read more

First of all, as a poor college student coming all the way here for your drinks I am usually never disappointed! (Well, except for the cost, but I think the amazing yelp voucher for that) The staff is usually friendly and I've tried like most drinks on the menu. The mango milk and guava green tea is especially good. Rose milk tea is also a favorite of my roomate's. However, I think the whatever berry drink and grapefruit green tea is pretty gross. I love how green bubble uses fresh ingredients to make their "milk" drinks, but it is a little sad when I go in at around 9pm and they dont have any mango, or have to use 2% fat milk. Also, their popcorn chicken is very good.....almost heavenly! I highly recommend it. You can request your spicy levels from 1-5, but I feel like sometimes the spiciness isn't very consistent. Once, I even requested a 10 and they obliged! I don't really recommend the tofu or the takoyaki though. Their takoyaki is like a hollow ball with like one piece of octopus, nothing like what you would get from Taiwan. read more

I'm married to a boba addict. Anytime I need some points with the wife, I make sure to swing by here and order some up for my wife. This place is always packed with seeming Christian youth groups, or folks trying to get work done. Fun mix of people! Positive vibe! Tiny bopperish, but still fun! The tea is nice and strong! The pearls are a great texture, as well as a very subtle sweet. Be sure to shake the cup and flip it upside down a couple times to cool the whole thing down before you pop your straw in. If it's later in the evening and you don't want caffeine, try the decaf earl gray milk tea with pearl! This place is a little pricier than most boba joints...but the servings are big. And their spicy seasoning (we got popcorn chicken) is SUPER spicy. Medium is hot. Like very hot. My last tip: no matter how quickly you think you can park in the red zone and get your order, don't do it. The meter maids are meticulous in this area. This boba is not worth a $70 red zone violation. Take the time and walk...even a couple blocks away...it's well worth it. read more

This place resolves my eternal battle between bubble tea vs. frozen yogurt! Do you realize how exciting that is?! And more exciting is that their stuff is actually good and they even keep the healthful ones in mind. Aside from the typical over-sweetened and over-milky teas, they brew fresh themselves while keeping sugars at an optimum low. Not to mention, they cook their boba right--chewable with a starchy bounce. The store itself looks spic-and-span, super glossy and such a halo of light at the end of Piedmont Ave! So approachable is this place that even big burly firemen come, leaving their machismo at the door for their boba drinks. read more

I fell in love with Mr. Green Bubble in October of 2013. Since then, I come in several times a month to enjoy their hot milk teas, cold Boba drinks or juices. I like giving my money to a local business and their service has always been great. By now, many of the employees know me by face and always greet me warmly. The cafe itself is generally clean, well-lit and while there's ample seating - there are not many outlets for laptops, etc. If you're coming here to do work or study, just make sure your battery is charged first. Also, it's right across from a school and gets pretty busy on weekdays once school lets out. I haven't tried much of their snacks, but as far as their teas, they take the ingredients seriously. All the Boba / Milk teas are freshly brewed from loose leaf teas - and they have a huge tea menu, from white to green to black to herbal teas of all kind of flavors. You can also choose between types of milk (including soy) for your drink, which is nice. They have a great frequent buyers program as well, I end up getting free drinks and discounts quite often....yay! Parking is not convenient, but on a nice day I park a few blocks up and enjoy the stroll along beautiful Piedmont Avenue. read more

I've never had a bad experience here. Organic ingredients and generally friendly staff, who don't mind if you have no idea what's good on the menu. My favorite is the rose milk tea. Once their credit/debit machine wasn't working and I unfortunately only had a $100 bill in cash (long story). The cashier not only took the time to search in the back for some bills to break it, but when he couldn't, he offered me 10% off my order if I went down the street to an ATM machine. I didn't mind at all and he had my order ready by the time I came back. When I paid I asked for his name, so thanks a bunch Vincent! read more

I love this little area of Oakland. Driving through, dying of having tea, and here you are. Thank you for the thai tea. You made it in 2.2 seconds. Would love to come back! read more

Short and sweet. If you find parking, then you are in for a cool little Boba spot. I usually get my Boba tea in San Francisco, but this place is near my apartment in Oakland. The popcorn chicken went well with the Lychee tea. Way better option than late night tacos or coffee on a Saturday night. Trust. read more

Favorite drink place in the area! Every drink I've tried is good quality, I love the menu selection, and even the cups and lids are made well. I never give reviews but wanted to for this place because it stood out to me! read more

Worst experience with a food place in my life. They closed early tonight apparently (830pm instead of the normal listed store hours at 10pm) and they were super unfriendly and rude. There were three customers wondering why they were closing and they barely said anything and were awful. I will not be coming here anymore because the service is unreliable and the workers are extremely rude. read more

Came here for the first time last night. It's green. But I like it. It seems like a really nice spot to either hangout with a group of friends or kick back and study. I wish it was closer to where I lived so I could actually come here on a more regular basis, but it's all good. They have Earl Grey Milk Tea here. I've never seen that before at a boba place, and it was actually really good. They actually had a lot of really interesting tea flavors that I'm going to have to try out on future visits here. I wanna try the Ceylon tea. It sounds interesting. I also like that one table they have here. I felt super small when I was sitting at it. Kind of like a little kid. Which matches me perfectly I think.... If I'm ever in the area, I'll be coming back here. read more

My go to place when I'm craving some fried snacks! Love their fried calamari and triple deluxe (popcorn chicken, yam fries, and veggies). Their fried snacks are fresh, not overly seasoned, and I appreciate how there's no unnecessary layer of batter on the veggies. Drinks here are decent, nothing mind blowing but nothing horrible as well. The menu can be a bit overwhelming since it is quite clustered with way too many options. I've been coming here for around 4 years now, the service here usually fluctuates between average to poor. Good thing there isn't a lot of interaction required between the customers and employees at a boba shop. Would definitely recommend this place for their food though! read more

Not the best, but definitely quality drinks. They use real tea, their pearls are never soggy or undercooked, and the place is just SO CUTE! I have yet to try their snacks, but their tea is surely what tea should taste like - not watered down, powdery, overly sugary stuff you find at chains like Tap or Quicklys. I've noticed that the best tea places use espresso machines to pull their "shots" of tea, just as you would while making espresso.. THIS IS BRILLIANT! Why have old tea lying around when you can pull concentrated, fresh tea in less than a minute?! read more