This is my favorite boba spot in the area. I have my two to go drinks from there and order it consistently: Red Bean Milk Tea add Boba and Fruits Four Season Passion Tea add Strawberry Popping Boba. Their drinks are still very good and I appreciate that they have red bean as a topping. The people who work there don't smile or greet you. I don't let it bother me because the main woman is like that with everyone lol. They are usually busy making orders and they always make them right so I honestly I can overlook that. Most of the time they don't take your order regardless if you're the only person in there or if there's a long line. They have a kiosk to take the order and they would help you at the register if you get their attention and want to pay with cash. Nothing has really changed as in decor but they did add some claw machines. I order from here a lot, probably the place I order from most consistently. I only go pick up if I have someone with me to stay in the car because the parking is terrible downtown. I often order on GrubHub or UberEats and it always comes just fine. read more

Utepia Bubble Tea - Red Bean Milk Tea, Fruits Four Season Passion Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

Solid boba milk tea, very milky but the tea flavors comes through at 50% sugar. Probably one of the better ones you can get around this area. Will be trying other drinks ! read more

One of my favorite boba shops! It's small but cute and it's really easy to place your order on the screens in the shop. The staff make your drinks quickly and they are very good and flavorful, especially the drinks with fresh fruit in them! I usually order a fruit flavored tea with lychee jelly and it's yummy! read more

Another boba shop entered the chat! And, Utepia is holding its own. Located in the heart of New Brunswick, Utepia is home to strong tea flavors, an extensive menu, and -- dare we say-- the BEST tapioca?! We watched the employees constantly stir and look after the next batch of boba. Reasonably priced ($5.50 even after adding an additional topping!), accessible, cute cups, a generous range of caffeine-free items ... we stan! Ordered: Original Bubble Tea with Grass Jelly read more

Utepia Bubble Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

Small little place we had stumbled upon. I'm sure glad we did though; they had so many flavors. I got the mango sago which was delicious. The boba was cooked to perfection and the price was decent. If you are in the area, definitely check it out. read more

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Sip, sip, ahhhhhhh. This place has very creamy milk teas. My husband and I both ordered the Taiwanese Bubble Milk Tea. My order came with grass jelly (for an additional $0.50) and my husband had substituted his milk to oat milk, at no extra cost. Both came with boba. They offer not only cold boba but they also craft hot beverages, as well. The quarter is fairly small. There are two long bars with chairs for you to sit yourself and enjoy your beverage. There is street parking and you can use a downloadable app to extend your time should you wish to stay a little longer as you enjoy your sips. Easy access for Rutger students to get to and the cost of the beverages is extremely reasonable for college students. The staff wears masks. I am only able to review their bobas but they do serve various Taiwanese desserts. Their bobas have that perfect bounce and they are generous with both their grass jelly and the bobas. Drinks: 4 /5 Service: 4/5 Cleanliness: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Value: 5/5 Location: 5/5 Note: they do honor Apple Pay. read more

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This is a cute little shop that served delicious bubble tea! I had the lychee bubble tea which was flavorful and not too sweet. They have kiosks to order on that made the process quick and the drinks were ready soon after. There's only a few seats inside where we enjoyed our drinks. I'll definitely stop by again when I'm in the area! read more

Utepia Bubble Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

Utepia Bubble Tea is an adorable shop right off of George Street. Quiet and cute, it is the perfect post show treat. We placed our order on the automated touch screen. So many choices I scrolled through twice. My little one wanted the mango smoothie with strawberry popping boba. At three years old, she drank half of it. It only comes in the large size. I ordered the crème brûlée bubble tea which I think is a featured monthly drink. Both drinks were prefect and I recommend the lower sugar option. You are really able to taste the drink without all the sweetener. The shop is decorated for Christmas and very entertaining for a sit down. The little benches are a favorite spot. The staff was quick and efficient in preparing our drinks. We will continue to stop in when we are in town. read more

Utepia Bubble Tea - Mango Smoothie Crème brûlée bubble tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

Cute spot located in New Brunswick! Love their four seasons fruit tea and mango passion oolong tea - these are special drinks that come in huge cups with reusable lids that I love. The mango passion oolong tea has shredded mango in it that was fresh and tasty - refreshing on a hot summer day. Prices are a bit high but for some of the specialty drinks, the drink sizes are quite large. They have some fun options that aren't available in some of the other boba spots around and I also really like their cheese foam drinks. read more

Utepia Bubble Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

Come to this cute little boba shop that has teas bursting with flavor! Their drinks are also perfect after a solid ramen meal at Ramen Nagomi. Ambiance - small space, with some seating at a counter - plenty of natural light coming in from windows Order - Thai Milk Tea with boba, 30% sugar: medium strong Thai tea flavor, perfectly QQ boba - Mango Passion Oolong Tea with pudding, 0%sugar: fresh mango and other fruits are muddled right in your drink cup! I like that each sip has a bit of refreshing tea, some pudding and some fruit! Even thought we got 0% sugar, there was still plenty of sweetness from the fruit and possibly sugar syrup. This was one of the best fruit teas I've tried in the area! I'll definitely be coming back to grab another drink! read more

Utepia Bubble Tea - Left to right- Mango Passion Oolong Tea with pudding , Thai Milk Tea with boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

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I usually get bubble tea at bubble tea places but the weather was so warm on the day that I went that I was tempted to try the matcha jasmine tea slush. The matcha flavor really came through but to be honest I couldn't really taste the jasmine. It was delicious regardless. The staff were quick to prepare the treat, and there were a few seats inside the shop to be able to enjoy the drinks. I would definitely come here again to try something else! read more

Utepia Bubble Tea - Matcha Jasmine Tea Slush - Bubble Tea Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

One of the better unique and well executed bubble tea places. Interior is super cute; they have touch screen ordering kiosks; and most importantly, good bubble tea choices. We got the strawberry passion jasmine tea and the chilled mango pomelo drink. Strawberry passion jasmine tea hit the refreshing fruity spot - not too tart, not too sweet, with a good amount of pulp. My only issue with this drink is that the menu says it has milk foam, and it didnt. They said they stopped doing it because its fruity/tart and doesnt go well with milk foam. Please update your menu, its deceiving. Chilled mango pomelo was SO good. Creamy mango and hints of pomelo. There are giant chunks of mango and white bubbles (which taste fruitier and less chewy than black bubbles). The name makes it sound as though it's a slushy drink, but its not - just creamy, cold and delicious. Highly recommend this place. read more

Utepia Bubble Tea - strawberry passion jasmine tea (left) chilled mango pomelo (right) drank some before taking pic - Bubble Tea Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

Hands down the best bubble tea in New Brunswick! From the tea to the boba to the balance of the flavors, simply an all around 10/10. I'm looking forward to exploring more of their menu options. The shop is small, but cozy and clean. Like most bubble tea places these days the ordering experience is mediated through a kiosk, which detracts from the personal interaction with the staff. With that said, the woman who gave us our drinks was kind. Their hours are not ideal for a college town (12:00-8 pm and closed on Wednesday), but you'll find a way to get your utepia fix. read more

Utepia Bubble Tea - Bubble Milk Tea (left) and Taro Milk Tea (right) - Bubble Tea Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

The family and I wanted bubble tea. So we took a quick ride to the next town over and found this place. Utepia is small and away from the busy area of Rutgers. However I absolutely love the decor. It's bright, organized, and easy to order. Because it's small, this place is more of a "grab and go". Their prices are reasonable for the area. Many different flavors and drink options to choose from. The staff were friendly and made suggestions. Will definitely visit again with the family. read more

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I was pleasantly surprised with my visit to Utepia Bubble Tea. I had the coconut milk tea with bubbles and enjoyed that the flavor wasn't too sweet. You could tell that the bubbles were fresh, and excellent in texture. The texture isn't too hard or soft, and very consistent. The prices are pretty reasonable, and I appreciate how they can accommodate requests for less or no sugar. The interior is also bright and I appreciate their cutesy decoration. They also have pretty fast service and nice employees. I can't wait to come back here in the future! read more

I first had one of their milk teas when I ordered takeout from Ramen Nagomi which is across the street. Utepia supplied some of their drinks during the pandemic. I believe it's for to-go only and I'm not sure if they are still doing it. After a meal today at Nagomi, we walked on over and this was my first time visiting the shop. It is a cute little bright space with mostly white walls with some colorful plushies. Seating is tight by the two large bay windows. Service was super friendly and helpful. Before I could even finish taking a few photos for Yelp, our drinks were ready. Here is what we ordered: - Bubble Milk Tea (no sugar with jelly) - Oolong Milk Tea (30% sugar with red bean) Their drinks here stand up against many of the other boba shops and chains. They have it down to a science with their Taiwanese tea leaves and milk. I enjoyed every sip...so darn yummy. Like last time, I ordered the Bubble Tea with jelly. Their jelly is unlike the rest. It's a texture of jelly and boba and not too sweet. I want to try their pudding (topping) next time. Street parking only. read more

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Nice bubble tea in downtown east Brunswick, NJ. They have parking garage nearby and some street parking next to them. There are other restaurants around like Ramen Nagomi. I would be back, if I visit East Brunswick area in the future. read more

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One of my favorite boba spots near Rutgers (New Brunswick). It's also right across Ramen Nagomi, so convenient for a quick "dessert" after dinner. Inside, it's very relaxing, quiet, and brightly lit! Love their Jasmine Milk Tea, Brown Sugar Milk Tea, Four Seasons Fruit Party Tea, and Lychee Milk Tea. And for those that like their boba with a stronger tea flavor, Utepia strikes a decent balance between sugar and tea. Drinks are always made quickly here, despite being very busy throughout the day. read more

Utepia Bubble Tea - Jasmine Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

This establishment focuses solely on bubble tea, allowing them to excel in their business by understanding what works well and what doesn't. The quality here is commendable. The staff is exceptionally attentive, constantly busy with their tasks. An order screen is available, likely offering the option to order in advance. The bubble tea is of high quality, with a wide variety of flavors available. You also have the option to customize the sugar level according to your preference via the screen. Overall, it's a great value. It's a cute niche spot, mainly in a college area- so don't expect it not to have college kids in there at any given time. Thanks read more

Came here right when they opened because I was in need of some caffeine. The boba was really fresh and had a great chew. The tea itself was not super flavorful. read more

Utepia Bubble Tea - Red bean milk tea and bubble milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

My daughter's and I heard that there was a new bubble tea shop in New Brunswick so we decided to go there and give it a try. I am sorry to say but this was a waste of a few bucks. Mango Jasmine Slush: This was the most horrible slush that I have ever tasted. There was no mango taste at all and it tasted really watered down. This was definitely not worth my money at all. Macaroons: At least the macaroons had tasted and was the most decent tasting thing we got. Overall: After this experience with the mango Jasmine slush; I am not sure if we will return to give it another try. read more

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Unfortunately, I wasn't that impressed with this bubble tea place that I had gone out of my way to try. It's not particularly bad, just not particularly good. Tastes like one of those more mass-produced tastes rather than fresh, homemade flavor I wanted. read more

Drinks are made with fresh & real fruits I recommend at least 50% sugar, anything below is unsweet and less satisfying to drink read more

Utepia Bubble Tea - Fruit Fruits Four Season Passion Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

I ordered a matcha milk tea with bubbles because I was really craving matcha, and it tasted very "Asian" tasting as my friend described it, but I loved that! The bubbles were quite large, soft, and still warm even. A chain bubble tea store that is also in Chinatown, NY! A place of bright interior and aesthetics. Great place to study too it looks like. Tea is very authentic! They also have food available. Would definitely go back to try one of their oolong teas which they seem to be popularized by. It also is not powder. read more

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This cute cafe just opened up in downtown New Brunswick right across Ramen Nagomi. I was passing by it and decided to drop by with some of my friends. This cafe is extremely cute and gives off home vibes. There is also a small seating area for you and your friends to hangout. I ordered a Grapefruit Four Season Passion Tea. It was absolutely amazing. It was very sweet and I like how I can taste the actual grapefruit in the drink. The little pieces of grapefruit also falls off, so I treated it as a topping to the drink. However, I did find the drink very expensive. Even though it comes at a large, I believe it was $5.75. If I wanted to add in tapioca balls, it would be another $0.50. I personally did not find the fruit tea worth being that expensive. Even though it was very delicious and had fruit inside, I do wish it was a bit cheaper. Overall, I did like the vibes of the cafe and how the drinks taste. They also sell macarons and homemade mayo on the side. If you're a Rutgers student you get 10% off. read more

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What an amazing hole of the wall bubble tea. We usually come here for dessert after getting some ramen from across the street. This place by far in my opinion has the best boba. They know how to cook it here. Their teas are strong and full of flavor. They are robust and very authentic. No fake powders here. Highly recommend you try this small family business. read more

Really liking this place. Authentic, Taiwanese style bubble/boba tea. Staff is really nice and I didn't have to wait too long for my order. Cafe is cute, black and white design, and clean! Parking/pickup here can be tricky, but I love stopping by here if I've parked in the deck after dining in the area. After dinner the other night, I ordered a medium sized Taro bubble tea with boba. I think it was under $5. The size of the cup is smaller than most medium places, but their bubble tea was super creamy and not too sweet. I really enjoyed it! They also have a loyalty card which is nice. I'll definitely be back if I'm in the area! read more

I came with a friend and ordered the Dirty Brown Sugar Milk Tea with 50% sugar. We tried ordering through the kiosk but ran into some technical issues but the staff was very accommodating. The drink itself tasted very good - not too sweet, good tea, good milk, but the bubbles were a tad too chewy. Overall, a good experience! Still need to try the rest of the menu. read more

Utepia Bubble Tea - dirty Brown Sugar Bubble Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

Found this gem in New Brunswick. The shop is small and cozy and very clean. Loved that they had carry taiwanese tea. I miss taiwanese teas, its not too strong with a note of florals I especially love the taiwanese high mountain tea, its so mild in flavor and refreshing. For. Stronger taste there are the oolong teas. There is just teas or milk teas and many more. This time we gotten the coconut milk tea, the mango yogurt non caffeine drink, and chilled mango pomelo drink. I after one taste i already knew i needed another cup. The mango was sweet and fresh with a hint of tea so creamy with some white bubbles. This drink is my new fav drink so refreshing and rich at the same time. We usually get everything with 30% sugar level which is perfect sweetness level for me. The staff was super friendly and nice. definitely a new favorite tea place for me in nj. Cant wait to try other drinks. read more

Utepia Bubble Tea - Mango yogurt drink non caffeinated - Bubble Tea Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

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I haven't had a chance to try this place yet, but wanted to give five stars purely for the kindness of the staff there. I was eating at the ramen place next door and their bathroom was broken (with no plan B) and I ran across to ask them if I could use their bathroom. They were kind enough to let me do so even in the middle of completing their orders. If you see this, thank you so much :) read more

A humble boba tea and dessert spot right off George Street on Bayard Street in New Brunswick, but I assure you, this place has bomb boba! I've visited 3 times since working in New Brunswick and have sampled around the menu a bit to try their fruit teas, milk teas, and coffees and they've been consistently good no matter which way I go. Generally, I'm more of a coffee person, but their milk teas are a solid choice and just as tasty if not more. One of my favorites is the Bubble Milk Tea Brown Sugar from their Top 10 list that I would recommend even for those coffee lovers looking to give the tea a chance. I'll also get their Salgona Coffee, equally as delicious without being overly sweet. The fruit passion tease is always solid, depending on what fruits you prefer. I typically go with the Strawberry Passion Jasmine Tea. The staff is always courteous and quick to customize anything you'd request. Everything is made fresh and blended together for flavor and being photogenic. Definitely Instagram worthy drinks. A sweet spot to meet a lot of Rutgers students that stop in as they have discounts for students, as well as offer a rewards card offering 1 free medium drink after 10 orders. You can even pay through Venmo directly, which is cool when trying to stay as contactless as possible. read more

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If I could give this place an infinite amount of stars I would. I always get the taro milk tea and it has the EXACT amount of taro and milk to make it a TARO MILK TEA. Many places either put too much taro or too much milk and it tastes mid. This place has the exact amount and it is so delicious. When I don't deliver and come by parking is hard to get but when you go inside it is so cozy and the people are nice. They also have selections of snacks that you can get. If I could I would order here every single day and I would say I am probably their most frequent customer haha. Please come here if you love milk tea because this is the best place yet. I never go to any other milk tea place anymore because it isn't as good as Utepia. read more

I love this place! It is so close to my work office, and it seems like it's a popular place. I always order the "Passionfruit bubble tea" it has fruits inside and I feel like it's a healthy choice. Their service is amazing they made my bubble tea in under 1 minute, or 2 minutes. Either way they have great Ambiance! I recommend it! Trust me. read more

Fairly slow service but good bubble tea! My friend and I got their fruit tea. I got the Fruits Four Season Passion Tea (Watermelon, Passionfruit, Orange, Pineapple, Lemon, Lime) and my friend got the Watermelon Passion Tea (Watermelon, passion fruit, lemon, lime). It was so good... very flavorful, fresh and super refreshing! It took awhile for my bubble tea (at least 10-15 mins) but I would definitely try this place again. read more

Utepia is conveniently located across from Ramen Nagomi, but still slightly tucked away on a side street in downtown New Brunswick. I ordered from one of the self-serve kiosks but if you're looking for some human interaction, there's still the option to order at the cashier! One point to take into consideration is that they'll only give you the punchcard if you verbally order from them. I got the Pineapple Jasmine Tea Slush with Milk Foam with no sugar and I regret my decision to add no sugar. By the end of the drink, the slush was tasteless ice, but that was completely my fault. Overall, Utepia was really cute and I hope to return to redeem myself by not ordering a drink with 0% sugar! read more

Really love it here! I went once to try some boba in Brunswick and loved that I was able to add Oreo into mine! I tried the brown sugar and it was delicious. They have so many different options and I haven't found a bad one yet! read more

One of my favorite bubble tea flavor. I ordered the Taro Jasmine Tea Slush with cheese foam on top. The taro mixed with the jasmine tea was a match made in heaven. Super delicious and refreshing! The tapioca pearls were fresh and chewy. The cheese foam was simply a cherry on top. It added a hint of saltiness and creamy texture. Overall, 5/5! Highly recommend visiting. read more

Utepia Bubble Tea - Taro Jasmine Tea Slush - Bubble Tea Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

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Small boba place, but they got our drinks ready quickly and even rectified a mistake without us having to point it out. Both their hot and cold boba drinks leave the tapioca pearls perfectly soft and I wouldn't hesitate to go again in the area. read more

This is a hidden gem on Rutgers' campus. If you want reasonably priced quality bubble tea, this is the place for you! Utepia is located on Bayard St. which is a little off campus but is definitely worth the 10 min walk. I believe this is the only boba spot that gives out punch cards and you can get two drinks instead of one if you were to go to an extremely popular boba spot on-campus, Surreal Creamery. You get similar sized drinks for a fraction of the price and it's just as good! The interior of the place is cute and cozy however, customers are unable to dine-in at this time due to COVID. read more

Utepia Bubble Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

so it's good but nothing special really It's clean Ordering is easy Overpriced overall. Will try again read more