I had the Vivi Bubble Milk Tea and the quality has remained the same for the past decade. The texture of the boba was good, not perfect but good. I'll always enjoy a nice cup of Vivi Bubble tea on a hot sunny day as it's refreshing and they have a nice nostalgic feeling to them. Consistently good, but I do feel it is starting to get overshadowed by newer, modern and trendy spots. The staff was friendly and even though they had a credit card minimum, still allowed me to use my card for payment. read more

ViVi Bubble Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

A classic and standard Vivi location with a great drink menu and food menu as well. This location also has some promotions going on for drink/food combos which was nice if you're looking to try out some new snacks or drinks. They are pretty busy with online and to go orders so it took around 10-15 mins for my drink to be made since I walked in and ordered and there was no one else in the store at the time. Definitely recommend checking it out as the interior deco is super cute as well. read more

ViVi Bubble Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

This place is great. It's always very clean, and the staff is super nice and fast working! My favorite drink is always a large mango green tea with bubbles and I like to order some Taiwanese sausages to snack on with it. I love the bright signs and colors when walking in; it's so fun! read more

ViVi Bubble Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

I ordered a Medium Peach Oolong Flavored Tea, which was very refreshing. While the flavor was great, it wasn't a drink that stood out to me. I also had a sip of the Large Watermelon Slush with Aloe, and it was very refreshing. It tasted like I was drinking straight from a real watermelon cracked open. While the line to order moved quickly, the wait for the drinks was longer -- about 10 minutes. It was pretty busy in the evening. read more

ViVi Bubble Tea - Medium Peach Oolong Flavored Tea, Large Watermelon Slush with Aloe - Bubble Tea Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

If you're coming to ViVi, it's probably because you need your boba fix and this is the nearest spot. Now, let's be clear--ViVi boba isn't going to change your life (for actual life-changing boba, head to Molly Tea in Flushing), but with so many locations, it sure is convenient. The prices are pretty standard for boba, and the quality is, well, also standard. What's nice is that they offer some small eats like takoyaki and popcorn chicken. Funny story: I once ordered takoyaki from here, and it got delivered to the wrong address. So, like a determined boba warrior, I trekked over to get it back. Do I regret it? Nope, which speaks to the quality in my opinion. And yes, I will travel great distances for good takoyaki--no shame. The popcorn chicken is also pretty standard, but it hits the spot. It's the kind of reliable snack that makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside, like a comforting food hug. Though ViVi might not be life-changing, I applaud them for their consistent boba! They've mastered the art of delivering the same bubble-filled joy every single time. So, if you're in need of a boba fix and convenience is key, ViVi is a solid choice. Just don't expect your life to be transformed--unless, of course, you end up on an unexpected adventure to retrieve your takoyaki. Hey, life is all about the little adventures, rightttttt? read more

As one of the many ViVi bubble teas in the borough, this one has been one of my most frequented spots along Broadway. They've been a decent choice for a quick drink and a little WiFi. Most anyone who has had ViVi will know it's not life changing boba but still a solid option for folks feening for a drink (#1) in the heart of Elmhurst's growing satellite Chinatown. Most boba places aren't spacious and this shop is no exception. Save for a few small tables and some booths, it can feel crowded when more than 3 folks are lining up at the counter. Prices are pretty standard at roughly $5.50-6 for most drinks and the staff is usually fairly quick about getting drinks out. One thing I've always appreciated is that they have a solid seasonal variety of specials out. Whether it's their fruit tea / lemon based series or their pre-pandemic deal of $4 for two medium regular milk teas, there's definitely no shortage of variety. Their taro crème brülee is probably one of their better selections and the blue galaxy is fairly refreshing, especially during hot weather days. I'm also down with their peach oolong cold brew and kumquat lemon jelly tea. Most of the standard flavors (thai tea, taro milk teas, etc.) fall a little flat, which is why I'm guessing folks aren't singing their praises as much. They also serve food here, which is simple and fairly common. Their waffles, popcorn chicken, and Taiwanese style sausage seems popular enough, but I've had some really mediocre sweet potato fries, takoyaki, and some really whack fish cakes and chicken wings. When in doubt, stick with the drinks and skip the food if at all possible. _____________ (#1) Which especially during summers, is practically anytime. read more

Cold bubble tea on a hot day really puts a smile on the kids faces. We were having lunch in Elmhurst and stopped by Vivi to get some drinks. Ambience: on the outside, the store looks like it had been a cute boutique bubble tea shop in the past with cute cartoonish logos and signage, however, today, it is boarded up and serving drinks TO GO only through its door. Drinks: the bubble teas are like a commodity now, nothing spectacular. TL/DR: An average also ran in the competitive bubble tea scene. read more

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It's a cute little stop and sip date spot for teenagers. The whole place is very pink and girlie. I haven't found my go to drink options here yet, but a lot of the drinks looks interesting and pretty in pictures. Sadly, I've had to stick to the safe side of ordering very plain drinks here so I don't leave unhappy. I've tried them a few times, even their Manhattan locations. So this is my only complaint. Make the pretty drinks in your posters taste good please. :( fix them!! Otherwise they have Wi-Fi, nice little chill spot. read more

Nice place if you like boba tea, they have a selection of flavors that are really good and flavorful. I like this place more than others because not only do you get a student discount but i find that other places are more bland or have a weird aftertaste. Overall the staff are helpful, and its a nice cute boba spot. read more

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Easy to order at the storefront. No need to go inside. They have a microphone system for orders. There were some people who ordered in advance and came by to pick up orders. Our order came out pretty quickly. Popcorn chicken is delicious as always. But damn, their drinks are pricey. Two drinks (medium and large) and popcorn chicken were almost $20. The taro brulee mik tea was out of this world delicious. Really enjoyed this treat. read more

ViVi Bubble Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Great place for varies bubble tea. I was thinking to buy a bottle of water, instead, they gave free water with cute cup. I am always here to buy bubble tea for myself and my friend when I am in the area. Highly recommended if you like bubble tea and some crispy and tasty snacks. read more

ViVi Bubble Tea - Sign - Bubble Tea Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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Keeping it real out here. Very cool bubble tea shop with actual seating inside, wouldn't mind spending a good half day doing work with my laptop there. Decor is unique and service overall is great. Would go again for sure read more

ViVi Bubble Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Close by to work and my favorite place to get some bubble tea. Favorite has to be the popcorn chicken (garlic flavor is pretty bomb) but I think they make these in batches (so you'll be getting freshly fried food) so there is about a 15-20 minute wait time whenever you order. Milk teas are pretty solid. Bubbles are pretty good most of the time too. Specialty drinks (like their newest flaming brown sugar milk) varies in consistency depending on the time of day you go there. I decided to try it out Wednesday evening and it got me hooked (more so than Tiger Sugar tbh). The milk foam to milk to brown sugar to bubbles ratio was on point. Got the same drink again two days later but in the morning...and it's like I'm just drinking milk. Even the color of the drink is just pure white... Don't forget to get a stampcard! 10 stamps and a free drink! read more

My daughter goes to Chinese school around the corner, and we visit this place on a weekly basis. They have a free stuff animal promotion that requires purchase of $35, which is not sensible at bubble tea place middle of winter. I asked the worker YT to see if I can get the stuff animal since we are literally here every Sunday for a year, spent hundred of dollars. Not only refused but also gave me a hard time. My 7 year old really wanted the stuff animal, so I have to spent $35 on unnecessary food. This will be my last time visiting this place. I can't believe they willing to loss a loyal Customer over some $5 stuff animal read more

Great place for bubble tea. Popcorn chicken is amazing The Ambiance is nice Service is great Pretty and cozy place in Elmhurst Need to try it for urself Totally recommend read more

The shop itself is so cute and aesthetic. It feels really nice going there. Unfortunately, the same can't be said of their drinks. Bought a taro milk drink and it honestly looks super unappetizing. The image made it seem all pretty and purple but it's actually brown. The good part is that this means that it's real and natural taro. But unfortunately, this doesn't mean that the drink tastes any better. The taro hardly adds anything to the milk. read more

ViVi Bubble Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

I'm not sure why this bubble tea place is rated only 3 stars. Granted it is a hole in the wall and it is definitely no frills. Just take out or pick up and leave. No fuss and no muss. Yes, they can try to pick up the pace and have better customer service. Their price point and bubble teas aren't so bad. I tried their mulberry tea, besides the cut up pieces of fruit in the drink, I have no other complaints. read more

My favorite boba place by far. When drinking boba, I usually feel a bit sick but I don't get that drinking theirs. They also try to serve as fast as possible, and there's not that many people. It is a bit noisy in this area because of the cars and how you have to wait outside though. read more

I've enjoyed 3Q from Vivi at a time in my life and I'm certain that I still carry the 5lbs that I gained from it somewhere here (points to thighs). Anyway, I was craving for some Bubble Tea and Vivi was conveniently on the way to Queens Blvd, so why not? The door is covered with plastic drape and there's enough space to make a payment and get your order. It's $15 minimum for credit card. The phone number is displayed and you have to call in your order. I got the Brown Sugar and Coffee Jelly Bubble Teas. The Jelly had zero coffee taste and it's quite chewy. I appreciate that the milk tea itself is not too sweet with the "less sugar" option. Next time, I will try other options when I'm in the mood for boba. read more

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Wow, this place has seen better days. All the furniture tables in chairs were in disrepair and stained. Pretty sticky tables as well. The taro bubble tea i had was just super chalky and undrinkable. Had to throw it out and my friends oolong tea just tasted off. Service as just going through the motions. A skip for this place. read more

3.5 Stars! I would have rated this store 4 stars but they were out of the Sakura Bubble Tea! Boooo! lol That's what I went there for, so I was a little disappointed. They have a huge menu, so it can be a little overwhelming to order quickly, since the line gets long and you don't want to be "the one" who holds up the line because you don't know what you want. I ended up ordering a Taro Slush...loved it! Sweet but not too sweet; very refreshing. $4.50 for regular size. They also have a snack menu (see pics) but I didn't try anything on their menu. However, I hear that their popcorn chicken is fantastic! Maybe I'll try it next time. This store was small, but had about 5 or 6 booths for seating; one table for 2; and another table for 4. Lots of ppl just order and go but it's nice to know that there's a place in the area where you can sit and relax, and enjoy your beverage of choice. read more

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My to go orders: taro bubble tea and spicy popcorn chicken. So delicious! Service is friendly and timely as well! read more

ViVi Bubble Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

I am by no means a bubble tea expert since I don't have it enough but what I ordered was great and the decor is very unique for the area. Let me explain: Place - the exterior decor is something that definitely stands out on the block and it looks cute! It's all pinked out and guys, don't be afraid, just go in and get the drinks! They also have comfortable booth seats, although the air conditioning was lacking. Drinks - I ordered the 3Q Milk tea and it hit the spot. So basically it's their version of milk tea with 3 different type of add ons which include - tapioca balls (bubbles/black balls/whatever you call it), pudding & grass jelly. The tapioca was soft, has a good taste and just the right amount of chew. The other 2 holds its own all the time. The milk tea with everything did not come off as too sweet to me, which was what I was afraid of. So you can feel safe ordering it as is ! I would come back to try over drinks and when I'm in the mood. Let me know what you think of the tapioca ! read more

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This is probably one of the cutest Vivi locations in terms of decor. They have somewhat comfy booths and two smaller tables near the entrance. They also have wifi so you can do some work here, but it does get loud and hectic because the line to put in your order is right next to the booths (so don't plan on being able to focus when the place is packed). Drinks are standard and don't differ from other Vivi locations. Favorites are the matcha and passion fruit flavored teas. Grapefruit pulp is also good if you want to feel like you're drinking something healthy. Good place to chill after a meal to catch up with friends. read more

ViVi Bubble Tea - Love the pink hot drink covers ;) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Woohoo! Vivi's in Elmhurst! This bubble spot has been opened for almost year. I am a big fan of Vivi's since their Grapefruit Pulp Tea debut in their Chinatown stores. To this day, it is still my favorite drink! Since they opened last December, I proudly redeemed two fully stamped reward cards. I really am a fan! Grapefruit Pulp Tea. This is my favorite drink at Vivi's hands-down. I absolutely love the fresh grapefruit pulp in every sip. Super refreshing and delicious! Tapioca can be added free of charge but it just as amazing without it. I usually get it with less sugar and less ice, just so I can taste more tea. Passion Fruit QQ. Passion Fruit green tea with aloe jelly and tapioca. This is a good drink if you are into toppings. Kumquat Lemon. Too cold for bubble tea? Grab this in the hot version. Great citrus drink when the weather is getting cooler and when I'm out on a neighborhood stroll. Vivi's Elmhurst is super cute and bright just like other locations. This spot has more seating and tables for hanging out. In addition to bubble tea, they have the usual Vivi's Special Fried Chicken, Taiwanese Sausage, Takoyaki, Yams, Waffles, and Macarons from Macaron Cafe. There is always something for anybody! Grab a rewards card! read more

ViVi Bubble Tea - Spicy Popcorn Chicken - Bubble Tea Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Here comes another bubble tea store. Bubble tea is the most popular in Asian countries like Taiwan and China. It is like Starbucks in Manhattan with every two blocks you can find one. Many people has a misconception of bubble tea only go with tapioca(bubbles). Over the years, such concept has change and added new topping to replace the tapioca as well as adding new flavors to the tea. Menus has expanded from one section to multiple section from drinks to snacks. Now it is the trend of the bubble tea shop. Vivi brand is one of the example in which it has expanded and became franchise throughout New York City. While it became one of the biggest bubble tea franchise, their quality of their drinks varies from store to store causing disappointment to their customers in all ways. At the end of the day, their customers would not try a Vivi store unless they knew them. That variation has costed their reputation where customers would rather go to another bubble tea shop than the closest Vivi store. This Vivi store is incomparable to original or the first store at Bayard Street, Chinatown. From my other reviews on bubble tea, the most important aspect is the tea and the sweetness level. Both has failed my taste bud. Tea was water down close to none existent and instead of 30% sugar, it is tasted like 100% sugar. Where is the tea and what is the points of asking customers for sweetness level? Their salt and pepper fried chicken was cover in oils and tasted unpleasant just like their drink. Is this really what the company is becoming? Vivi really to need to get things together in all ways regarding how each franchise preform. Time for me to move on to another bubble tea shops without trying another Vivi store. read more

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Cute spot with comfortable seating. Staff were hospitable and efficient. They serve bubble tea, slushies, and even snacks. I always opt for their oreo slushy, taro, and creme brulee. Decent food and drinks that are inexpensive. I've never had bad tapioca pearls from this establishment. Will come again. read more

Because of Covid you have to order at the front and can't go in, but it's not a problem since the doors have the menus and everything on display. The drinks are pretty refreshing and the staff is polite. read more

ViVi Bubble Tea - Blue Galaxy Special - Bubble Tea Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Nice variety collections of fried chicken Many new flavors I never tried yet There are many afternoon snacks & dinner dishes for you read more

I have been to other Vivi Bubble Tea in the city and this location is one of the better ones. The décor of the place is in line with the pink, but what differentiates this place to the others -- is that there is proper seating. There is about 4-5 booth seats and other 3 small tables in the front. Wifi works well (use at your own risk as always with public wifi). With that said, these seats are generally taken and people do stay a while. The bubble tea here is great! My go to milk tea with the jelly is always made consistently good...Though it is pricey at times, they do run promotions where you can get BOGO. I also give the staff here 5 stars. They are really nice and quick. I know how Asian people can get... (i.e. rude at times) but in my observation -- they handle them well. Quick, stern and attentive! Great quick spot for bubble tea. read more

ViVi Bubble Tea - Menu - Bubble Tea Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

I came by this place since I hadn't been here since end of August. It can't be any worse than I had thought. The girl was bad and rude. I gave $20.70 for getting changes back. Apparently she can't do basic accounting, because she inputted $20.24 instead and gave me back "$9.88". I confronted her about it right on the spot. She acted very stupidly and gave me shitty looks like it was like my fault. I can't believe the customer services was this bad. And I didn't know any place would sold out a particular popular snack by 2:30 in the afternoon. I got tempura instead and the amount of it was small for $4. The tempuras has no favors, because it tasted like they just threw it into fryer then served them to the customers. I wouldn't come back here ever again. read more

This was my first time ordering vivis. I got two things which were the popcorn chicken (salt and pepper) and takoyaki. Everything was great until i was about to finish my takoyakis. I found a piece of hair in it read more

ViVi Bubble Tea - 6 Pieces Takoyaki with piece of hair - Bubble Tea Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

This is one of my 2 go-to bubble tea places in Elmhurst. My usual order is the 3Q milk tea with half sugar and half ice. It's reliably delicious, fun textures with the boba pearls, pudding, and grass jelly, and not too sweet. Usually drinks come quickly and there isn't a long wait to order or to get your drinks. Every few months, they run a BOGO offer on the 3Q, which is awesome. They also use lactose-free milk which, as a lactose-intolerant Asian, I totally appreciate. They do sometimes run out of boba pearls in the evenings though. It happened to me a couple times. Best to come in the afternoons if you want to be sure to get your boba. read more

First time at Vivi Bubble Tea after hearing about it for a while now. I'm glad I found a location near me in Elmhurst. I ended up getting my drink and having it with pho from Pho Bac a couple blocks down. I went with the grapefruit ice jelly drink. I read multiple reviews that said it was too sweet, so I asked for "just a little bit sweet, like maybe 10%". He rang it up as 30%, so I don't know how much was used, but I was happy with the sweetness. It was just a hint of sweetness. The drank itself was pretty good. The flavors of the grapefruit and the tea balance each other well. It essentially tastes like an Arnold palmer where the iced tea complements the lemonade (in this case grapefruit-ade) and tones down tartness and sweetness. The grapefruit jelly at the bottom was a nice texture. There was plenty of grapefruit pulp as promised. I was asked if I wanted bubbles (boba - sorry, I'm from the West coast and can't get myself to call it bubbles) in the drink and I said yes, but after I walked out with the drink, I realized there was no boba in it. The sticker on the side that listed my order didn't list boba. So I decided not to bother the person so close to their closing time to have to remake a drink. I assume I was not charged for it. The boba would have made this drink perfect. Although, thinking back, if I was to get boba, I would probably get the drink unsweetened as there will be sugar syrup added with the boba itself. They are currently running an anniversary special where the 3Q Milk Tea is buy 1 get 1 free. I'll have to return to try their milk teas. read more

ViVi Bubble Tea - Grapefruit ice jelly - note the current anniversary deal (3Q milk tea BOGO) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Always loved how cute the decor is and the whole set up of Vivi's. This location isn't that big but has several rows of seating and of course free wifi so it feels good when I go and I can snatch a seat! Therefore then spending hours drinking bubble tea and eating endless popcorn chicken. The bubble tea here is pretty good and you can adjust the sweetness to your own liking and their snacks are all really yummy too! The only issue I've ever had is that they're extremely busy sometimes and there will be no seat open or they might run out of a certain syrup for the day. read more

I really do love their Honey Dew Milk Tea but last time I got it there was hair in my boba. I spat it out and almost threw up. I would not be going to this location anymore. read more

Vivi's is a great boba place - it's a small shop on Broadway, so it's easy to miss as you're walking past! I got the matcha azuki bean, and I loved it! The only thing I'd say is that they won't customize the sugar level of your drink, so my drink ended up being super sugary, and I couldn't finish all of it, even though matcha and azuki bean are my favorites in my desserts! It's also a lil pricey for boba, but not too expensive. I did like the uniqueness of matcha azuki bean boba, as I think that was the first time I've had it! They are generous with their bubbles, which I appreciate! read more

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I ordered a milk with red bean, bubbles, chia seed and herbal jelly at 3pm. Threw up 3 times between 9pm to 6am. Can't be my dinner because everyone ate what I ate. The only thing I had was the milk from Vivi. Never ever again. Must be their ingredients, I knew I shouldn't order a milk drink with contents. Place didn't look sanitary. Biggest regret. read more

Stopped by on a whim on a Sunday night to fulfill my bubble tea craving. I'm a big bubble tea fan but this was my first Vivi experience. It was extremely busy with the booths occupied by a young crowd and a long line at the cashier. This was certainly the longest wait I've ever had for bubble tea with a wait time over 10minutes for one drink ... and that was after placing my drink order (add on another 5minutes or so for the line). To be honest, though, the woman in front of me ordered something like 10 drinks! *facepalm* The drink on the other hand was pretty good and flavorful. I had the Taro Moo Milk as I wanted to try something different and was pleased with my drink. For those of you who aren't familiar with this drink, it comes with bubbles and taro ... and it was delicious! Another thing to note is that Vivi is probably one of the few bubble tea joints that actually caters to those that may be lactose-intolerant. The Moo series drinks are made with lactaid milk (regular milk without the lactose) and tastes just as great as your regular bubble tea. Would I come back? Only if there isn't a line or if my bubble tea craving strikes hard when I'm nearby! read more

ViVi Bubble Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Brand new vivi in elmhurst. So what do u expect? Clean & nice interior. Hopefully its gonna be maintain. I always get the simplest drink. Hot bubble tea with boba. Compared to any other location of vivi, it taste the same so I'm contented. Sometimes its hard to tell if you're gonna get too sweet or not sweet at all but vivi always maintain their level of sweetness which I like. read more

ViVi Bubble Tea - Hot bubble tea with boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Elmhurst, New York