I love HeyTea! Still my favorite location to go to in MA…read more I've experienced the least amount of problems here, compared to the other two (Newbury St. & Natick). PLUS, they close later than both. I have this bad habit of going here almost every time I have a meal in the area LOL. The addiction is real! I love that they keep adding new drinks to their menu... keeps it interesting. My favorite is still the Mango Coconut Boom but I'm a fan of most of their new drinks, like the Golden Oolong Yuzu & their King Jasmine Guava! I tried the Pistachio Cloud Jasmine Coconut, as well, and it's super similar to one of my favorites from MollyTea. I prefer the one from MollyTea more w/ champaca tea. Since their opening here, I have tried almost all of the drinks & their mango coconut boom is STILL superior! Highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys mango. It is pretty much their version of mango pomelo sago (they have a version with pomelo but I like it without). SO GOOD! ***Pro tip: order ahead of time via HeyTea app. This is a lifesaver, since the wait time is pretty atrocious most days still. Usually takes ~20 min to be ready.

Hey Tea is deserving of the hype! Ordering ahead on their app is a lifesaver (vs waiting 20+ mins…read morein line). The app's UI is easy to use. The wait time estimates are relatively accurate too. Menu-wise, they have a nice variety of both fruity and creamy flavors. Definitely easy to find something for everyone's palette. I really enjoyed their Grape Boom Drink! The sweetness level was perfectly not too sweet with plenty of freshness from the actual grapes. Their Mango Sago Drink was also great but a bit too heavy. If you're looking for more refreshing drinks, definitely go for their fruity options.

BUILD YOUR OWN MOCHI!!! If you love mochi, you'll love this. You get to pick your own fillings and…read morealso a coating. I got strawberries, matcha cream with a butter crunch exterior. The mochi was so chewy and fresh, the matcha was rich and creamy, the strawberries provided a hint a tartness that gave balance, and the butter crunch made it the perfect texture combination. It doesn't get better than this. I think about this place often. You have the option of buying pre-made mochi. It was my first time trying taro pork floss mochi. I felt like the sweet cream, taro, and mochi was good, but it was sweet in comparison to the pork floss? the pork floss is supposed to make it savory, but the sweetness overpowers the pork floss, so I found it to be odd. Depending on the day and time you go, there could be a wait, but it's so worth it. I would go here again and again.

Crystal Bakery has been open for a few years now, and their fresh cream mochi remains the biggest…read moredraw to the store. However, as they've expanded their bakery case to include specialty cakes, pastries, and drinks (all of which are delicious, by the way) there has been a noticeable decline in the care put into the mochi itself. The mochi used to be incredibly consistent: thinly wrapped, evenly distributed, well-dusted so it wouldn't stick to the paper cup, and filled perfectly. These days, it's a bit of a gamble. You'll often get unevenly rolled skin, filling spilling out, or mochi sticking stubbornly to the paper it sits on. The prices have also gone up exponentially since they hit peak popularity--paying almost $40 for just six mochis and a tiger cake roll is rough if you're expecting repeat customers in a suburby area. Yet, because they have virtually zero local competition, this remains the absolute best option for anyone craving fresh cream mochi in MA in my humble opinion. Otherwise, you're looking at a trip all the way to Flushing, NY. The store itself is small and packed, making it strictly a grab-and-go spot, though they do put out a couple of umbrella tables outside during the warmer months. The space is always clean, but it gets pretty chaotic inside considering there is barely any space to stand, let alone comfortably view the bakery displays. As for the service, it's just okay. The staff isn't particularly friendly or helpful, but they aren't rude either.

Super cute place, very good vibes!! Would love to come back and sit and have tea. Only negative was…read morethat it was a teensy bit dusty. The drinks were SO SOO good. My favorite milk tea boba I've had in Boston so far. Really delicious classic tea and perfectly made boba. Nicer server too!

Really nice store. Felt very zen inside. Chill music and a nice little grass display with little…read morestuffed animals. Puerh Milk Tea: Milk tea tasted pretty average. The balance between milk and tea was missing something, I think. The boba was also average. Not bad, but not a standout. A little on the pricier side.

Vivi Bubble Tea Brighton is a solid spot when you're craving a refreshing drink in the Boston area…read more The shop has a bright, casual vibe that makes it perfect for a quick stop between classes, work, or hanging out with friends. The menu offers a wide variety of classic milk teas, fruit teas, slushes, and specialty drinks. You can customize sugar and ice levels, which is always a plus. The boba pearls are typically soft and chewy, and drinks come out quickly even when there's a small line. We got the brown sugar boba, which was good though a little on the sweeter side. This location also serves food like popcorn chicken, which is crispy and well-seasoned, a solid pairing with any drink. Service is generally friendly and efficient, with staff keeping orders moving at a steady pace. Prices are about what you'd expect for bubble tea in the area. Overall, Vivi Bubble Tea Brighton is a dependable go-to for sweet, refreshing drinks and a convenient pick-me-up whenever the craving hits.

Vivi Bubble Tea in Brighton came in clutch many times for me, especially during the pandemic & not…read moremany places were open! They were pretty much open daily until 1am (at the time) & was a great spot to grab some late night milk tea and snacks. There are 4 total locations in MA; most of which are in the Boston neighborhoods, with the exception of the one in North Quincy. My usual order that I get from Vivi's is: passionfruit QQ iced tea & spicy popcorn chicken. The passionfruit QQ comes with boba + lychee jelly! Very good. The chicken is one of my favorite street food snacks that they offer & OMG... delicious. Can't go wrong with any of the flavors they offer for the popcorn chicken. They have 5 flavors: pepper salt, spicy, garlic, basil, and curry. For me, I typically stick to the passionfruit QQ drink or get regular teas because honestly, their milk teas have never been that great... even before all of the more popular milk tea chains arrived in Boston. Overall, not a bad spot for a quick drink & snacks. They make everything pretty quick too and usually no lines.

" Who invented this ; absolutely delicious "…read more King fu tea is a little slice of boba heaven in your mouth . Who invented this ? It's absolutely delicious and my new guilty little pleasure. The service is helpful, patient and friendly. The vibe is very welcoming. Parking is limited but manageable. I definitely will be back over & over lol .

Boba is so good here. Come come I highly recommend to go to…read morekung fu tea. I ordered coco cream wow!

I love this place - we are so lucky to have this right in Watertown Square. The food is delicious…read moreand they are also a huge supporter of the local community - they generously donated to the nearby elementary school for our annual cultural event this year. Definitely check them out!!

Great little place with excellent Banh Mi sandwiches and summer rolls. Not to much seating area but…read morevery good for takeout. Service was nice and friendly.

So glad to find this bubble tea place!…read more The interior is actually pretty spacious with lots of natural light. You can place the order on the kiosk or at the counter. I couldn't tell the caffeine free options, but the staff was able to accommodate caffeine free options. The drink was very good. It does take time to make the drinks. There are some tables and chairs if you want to hang out here. Limited street parking out front. There are metered parking on the side street next to the green line.

Very cute shop in Brookline with a modern interior. The strawberry smoothie tastes really good -…read morefresh and sweet, perfect for the summer. I've never heard of Ever Spring Green Tea before, so I opted for that instead of my usual jasmine or oolong milk tea. First impression, tastes interestingly like a watered down coffee creamer? But you can also taste the essence of tea. It's smooth in flavor and subtle in sweetness. I like the flavor of the golden boba (honey boba), although the texture of this particular batch is semi hard in its core. If it was cooked better, I definitely would love it more. I would come back to try more drinks!

I ordered on uber eats and got a mango sago drink with a side of 2 Taiwanese sausages. It's really…read moreinteresting to pair boba with sausages, but these sausages were actually really good! They had a crispy skin and was kinda juicy.

tried the brown sugar milk tea w oatmilk. The drink was solid but the combo that I chose was quiet…read moremediocre. Would give them another shot. The boba was chewy with a slight nutty toasty glaze from the brown sugar

Came to eat here after a friend couldn't stop raving about it, and the food and service definitely…read moredidn't disappoint! The family that runs Grandma's Kitchen is so kind and attentive, and the food is made with such amazing attention to detail and flavor. I cannot recommend the Spicy Wonton Noodle Soup and the Popcorn Chicken enough. I have been multiple times since my first visit and will continue to do so!

What a gem! The chef is literally an 80-something Taiwanese grandmother and it is a small,…read morefamily-run business. Their prices are reasonable for this type of homestyle fare, so you have no reason to give your money to a big chain owned by fat cats! ;) On weekends, the wait for table seating can be an hour-plus but there is a reason for this. We ordered popcorn chicken to start and devoured our bowls of soup: chicken and braised beef. Mine was the latter and I ended up ordering additional noodles and Chinese veggies so the delicious broth would not go to waste! My side order of noodles was a healthy portion. I also tried the pork wontons and we finished off our meal with the sesame seed "appetizer" balls (4 small pieces: 2 skewers with 2 each). Dine-in seating is limited but what they have is clean and simple. The complementary jasmine and green hot tea is delicious. Andy served us and was attentive and affable. I will definitely come back to try the salt and pepper pork chop many have written about!

This is a more upscale style boba shop with unique offerings of panna cotta in their milk teas…read more The panna cotta is super delicious and surprisingly combines well with the milk tea! I loved it so much and it's very unique. There is no person taking orders. You just order it on the kiosk. Our order came out relatively quickly. I feel like this boba shop aims to a more luxe clientele then, say, Kung fu tea or heytea. There is no seating really and barely any counter. You can't really come here to study or whatever. I would also say it's a bit overpriced compared to the size of the drink, but it is fairly worth it for the panna cotta drinks as they are more unique. I would come back for a treat! I love this neighborhood in Allston so much!

My literal favorite milk tea place in town! They prepare the drinks really fast, and always with a…read moresmile! And their drinks are amazing with the cutest cups! My all time favorite is the matcha crème brûlée, but the new Chocolate Crème Brûlée drink & puffs were so good too!! The puffs were crispy outside with runny center (custard for me, chocolate for my friend). The drink is rich, smooth, perfectly chocolaty. I could do this everyday!! There's no seating inside but there's a cute bench outside!! But I always just grab and go.