Gotta be honest, it was ok, but just ok. Might be because I'm from California and there are about a hundred boba places on every corner so I'm used to really good tea drinks, but the drinks we had were just average. My wife got the honeydew milk tea, which had a weird liquid to powder ratio and tasted too thick, and I had the tiramisu slush, which didn't really taste much like anything at all, a little too light on the flavor. Maybe it was just this one place or one day, but I'd pass and try somewhere else next time. read more

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It is a long wait as only 1 person makes the drinks so it loses a star. Parking in that area is also tough. The three of us enjoyed the drinks. 3.5 /5 if you love Bubble tea and want a place that isn't a chain. 2.5 out 5 if you don't like bubble tea. read more

Vivi Bubble Tea - The outside view... - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Came here to enjoy a bubble tea. Stand by and wait to be acknowledged. Wait. Wait. Wait. Failure. Go over by the register. (maybe I was standing in the wrong place). Wait. Wait. Wait. Failure. There's 4 people begging the counter of this 200 sq ft store. All 4 give be a dirty look as if I'm in the wrong place and inconveniencing them. They ignore me and continue chatting with each other. Leave without a bubble tea. Stop in if you want to remember your high school days. read more

I have always loved vivi bubble tea. This was my first time trying this location- the service was super quick. I ordered my usual taro mill tea with lychee boba less sugar. It was perfect! read more

I got the oolong milk tea here yesterday and thought it was just okay. It had too much of the milky taste and lacked in the tea flavor. The other times I've had Vivi were better. read more

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Why 4 stars? Because I've definitely never seen Tiramisu boba tea before! --- --- --- We made an impromptu stop here, and when I say impromptu, I mean that my wife saw it as we were walking by and said, "ooo boba," and immediately went inside. I wasn't as convinced due to the 3.5 star rating, but she had already made her mind up. I quickly shifted to optimism though when I saw that I could order a Tiramisu slush with boba. I've been to many-a-boba place, and I have definitely never seen Tiramisu as a flavor. It ended up being just a tad heavy on the thick coffee flavor, but was still quite enjoyable. My wife ordered a mango slush and I was having a bit of envy over hers, but #noragrets, as they say. One thing that definitely stood out was the thickness of these slushes - while the wife wished it was a bit more watery, I was happy with the thickness. It allowed it to last longer, because I'm a fast sipper. I'd definitely visit again! read more

I LOVE Bubble tea, this place has a nice variety of flavors, decent prices, and some sushi rolls if your stopping in for lunch. Also really like the fact they have a loyalty card ;). read more

Decent boba spot! They offer the basics plus some fun flavors like Tiramisu Milk Tea! Service was fast, they had 4 baristas holding down the place. read more

Vivi Bubble Tea - If you don't know, now you know! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I went to Vivi with my friend this past weekend because we were craving something good to drink and were a little hungry; bubble tea is always the answer in those situations! The Flatiron location was somewhat small, like the other locations, but we were able to get a seat, which was fortunate because golly were they popular! There was a constant line the entire time we were there. I ordered a hot chocoberry cookie bubble tea and my friend got the basic black milk tea, hot, with bubbles and no sugar. The black milk tea tasted great. Mine was interesting, to say the least. The flavor was good, but I wasn't expecting or didn't realize there would be cookie chunks in it that quickly became soggy. It was tasty but a little weird. The bubbles in both drinks were great; a little soft and delicious with a slight chew. I had a relatively good experience here; what I drank was tasty. The service was pretty good but I initially ordered a moo milk tea which apparently you cannot get hot, which I don't understand. Anyway, 4 stars for good bubble tea and many options! read more

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I ordered this online and they said the expected time was 10-20 min. However, I realized I placed the order for the wrong location, so I called in less than 3 minutes after placing my order. Unfortunately, they had already made my drink and said they can't do anything about it. I was pleased to pick up my Thai Milk Tea with boba (70% sugar, less ice) about 20 minutes later (we walked really fast across NYC basically) and the drink still had ice in it. Usually, when I order drinks with less ice, all the ice disappears within 10 minutes after the drink is made. Overall, though Vivi's is not the best in NYC. But for simple and relatively cheap bubble tea, it is a great option. They are pretty consistent store to store, which is something that's hard to find for bubble tea stores. read more

This is a really large Vivi with seating inside as well. I ordered my usual Peach pulp tea with aloe in it, and it tasted great as usual! This place accepts cards and there was no minimum amount or drink you needed for it. I was really surprised to see on the menu for this Vivi included real food besides just drinks. It had ramen and some other snacks, which I saw some customers eating. Might try some of these next time I am around the area again! read more

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Ordered the large green milk tea with tapioca and as usual it was great! However, the layout of this restaurant is a mess which made my visit very unenjoyable. It is a small place with lines out the door at times. The setup didn't allow the flow of people to move seamlessly which made me feel a little claustrophobic. Love Vivi's but won't be returning to this location. read more

Smallish shop. My friend pointed out the sushi, and then my eyes got huge when I saw bubble tea. Its hard to find good bubble tea around 23rd st so this store was a blessing. It has the regular classic choices for bubble tea. I went with taro, my favorite since I was younger. My friend went on a sushi stampede. The individual a la carte pieces are cheap so you can mix and match. They also have small seaweed salads. The sushi was a delightfully fresh and tasty. Great choices for about a dollar a piece. Fantastic. Thanks for the bubble tea and sushi. Thumbs up. read more

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Passed by this place as I was strolling through Chelsea. Very small stop & go type of shop, not too much room to sit & chat. I wanted the roast milk tea but they ran out so I ended up ordering the "3Q" which is black milk tea with tapioca, pudding, & herbal jelly. Overall it was good, nothing too special. I like my milk tea very strong & not sugary and it wasn't too sweet without me having to ask for less sugar which I liked. Like most places, you can adjust sugar and ice level but I always like to try the original first. In addition, I also saw that they offer food options such as dumplings, sushi, ramen, etc. read more

Vivi Bubble Tea - 3Q- Black milk tea w/ tapioca, pudding, & herbal jelly - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

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Super busy from such a small little shop. They got the orders in quickly, and my bubble tea was very yummy. I ordered a large passion fruit tea, iced, with aloe and herbed jelly. Slightly tart, slightly sweet--perfect. Not a lot of seating though, it's really better for just a grab and go. read more

Vivi Bubble Tea - Large passion fruit tea with aloe and herbed jelly. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I have put few picture as they have some specials. Good for bubble teas and I got jasmine ice tea without bubbles. Normally I drink it with bubbles but I wasn't feeling well I just wanted something to drink so I got honey jasmine tea. Place is pretty small and packed. Around evening it was packed and noisy cuz all the school kids were here. Basically it is good for bubble tea. I tried the jasmine and it is really great. read more

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TLDR: Great place to get real Taiwanese teas and bubble teas that you can customize to your liking! They even have ice jelly! Overall rating: A I love that you can customize the ice amount/sugar amount/types of adds in for your drinks, and there are even non-lactose (Lactaid) options. They sell some light Japanese foods but honestly I'm just here for the bubble tea. I got a medium size black milk bubble tea with 30% sugar and little ice! YESSSSS! It hit the spot! The tapioca balls could've been chewier, but still good. The black tea was ever so slightly floral. Love this place! When it's hotter I'm getting 50% sugar and regular ice. Small space with not much seating inside. Sometimes there are pretty long lines but it moves fast! A little pricey at $5.36 (including $1 tip) for a medium but I would return when the bubble tea craving hits! In the future, I'm interested in trying these new drinks: -3Q Milk Tea (with tapioca, pudding, and herb jelly!) -Peach Aloe Fruit Tea (peach pulp, aloe, ice jelly, chia seed) -Grapefruit Fruit Tea (grape fruit pulp, orange, Pineapple, ice jelly, chia seed) -Mango or Lychee or Taro Slush read more

Inexpensive and decent food- nothing special though. Ordered the spicy California roll and the lychee slush bubble tea. Tip- ALWAYS ask for less sugar! Way too cloying. For the price point the sushi was alright. read more

Vivi Bubble Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I have been to this shop quite a few times, and it never disappoints. They offer many different bubble teas and snacks. My favorite is the coconut bubble tea. It is a sweet tropical paradise, and it is my sweet retreat after a long day. They offer hot and cold bubble teas and the tapioca pearls are optional. They add or omit them according to your preference. The staff is young (mostly students) and they're pretty efficient. I usually get my order within minutes. The space is pretty small with seating for about 10 people. It is all white and modern, and it is typically clean. I have had informal business meetings here and I've met my friends here. read more

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the fruit teas are good and the tea flavor is really strong. the blue galaxy is good but the cup is literally like 80% ice and not worth it. passion fruit slush was decent but wouldn't get it again. everything is a bit overpriced tbh and wouldn't go back unless i REALLY craved something read more

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Ordered the peach ice jelly since it was showcased on their top 10 orders. Glad the staff were informative about their products! I wanted to try the drink but didn't know what was in it so I asked and the staff answered me right away. Its a peach flavored tea with peach jellies. A pleasant drink for the summertime! read more

Solid boba tea place in NYC. Good tea and lots of choices of drinks. We tried the classic boba milk teas. I enjoyed it. One of the better ones in my extensive tour of boba tea places, but solid. So many boba tea places now, must try them all.... read more

Vivi Bubble Tea - A couple of classic boba teas - good stuff. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Super solid choice for boba in Chelsea, at reasonable prices. Extensive menu of flavor combinations with many of the classics present. But the best part of their menu is the Taiwanese Sausage. Sweet, savory, and perfectly grilled on a stick with a crispy shell, these sausages are generally hard to find yet lusciously executed here! read more

Small yet efficient place. The location and crowd I found are all clues that they know how to crank these tasty drinks out. I ordered my usual almond milk bubble tea (I really need to try something new) and it was delicious. I am truly addicted to these teas and I'm sure I'll be worse in the hotter climates. Anyway, try a flavor of choice and you can thank me later. read more

Vivi Bubble Tea - Almond milk bubble Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Ordered a taro slush today and was told that they were "out of slush," despite my seeing several slushes in the pickup area of the counter. So I asked why they were out of slushes because it's ice and powder, the exact things used to make non-slushes which were in stock, and was literally told they just weren't going to make me one because "we're busy." After coming here for two years, I'll be going to Avalon just across 7th ave because their service is always super friendly and their slushes are cheaper. read more

Vivi has your typical bubble tea options as well as things like Moo Milk (which appears to be Lactaid milk with toppings). I'm not sure why someone would spend $4 for a cup of Lactaid milk, but to each his own. My favorite here is the 3Q milk tea, which is your standard milk tea with boba, pudding, and grass jelly. Nothing mind blowing about this spot, but a good place to satisfy your boba cravings if you happen to be in the area. Note: Drinks here are less sweet compared to those from other boba spots. I typically get 70% sugar at other places and that tasted like the 100% sugar here. read more

Good bubble tea is hard to find in the part of the city. Vivi bubble tea is a good place to get your cravings satisfied if you don't want to trek down to chinatown. Prices are higher of course because it's midtown, but the quality and tastes is absolutely 100%. There's a loyalty card, get a free one after 6 cups or so? Place is close to the train, infront of the uptown ACE trains on 23rd st. If only they had a bench with Homer sitting in the front, then this place would be awesome and Vivi legit like the location down in Chinatown. read more

Vivi Bubble Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Great bubble tea experience and here's why: 1) You can choose your sugar level here: i.e. no sugar, 30%, 50%, etc. 2) You have your choice of bubbles, lychee, jelly, pudding, or a combination of the drink additions. 3) Lactaid available for those who are Lactose intolerant. 4) Accepts credit cards. 5) Friendly and kind staff, even saw them giving out water to a homeless person. Cons: 1) No bathroom. Overall, I'd say I'm a fan of Vivi Bubble Tea. read more

I go to Vivi almost every time I'm in Chelsea. It's really the only legit bubble tea in this neighborhood. Like the other Vivi locations, you can choose your sugar level and iciness which are great options. 30% or 50% sugar is the way to go. My favs are: -Red Bean Matcha -Taro Milk Tea -Lychee Slush -Classic Black or Green Milk Tea -Matcha Milk Tea I've tried the Black Moo Milk and I don't recommend. It was the only time I was disappointed with a drink here. It's basically just plain old milk with bubbles and black jelly. (Actually I do recommend it for parents who need a way to convince their kids to drink their milk. My toddler LOVED it.) This location does not offer a frequent buyer card, so no chance on getting a free drink. The service is basic but quick, kind of indifferent towards their customers but they love chatting amongst each other. For me, the quality of the bubble tea supersedes the service so I keep coming back. read more

The place is cute, small. The bubble tea is good and the tapioca still seems fresh. The milk tea is perfect. However the workers are a bit rude or loud. read more

Vivi Bubble Tea - Cute. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I'm calling it BOBA or tapioca, not bubble! It's the name of the drink by numerous vendors in So-Cal and it's also how you say it in Taiwan. The boba is pretty decent. I'm pretty picky and spoiled about drinking boba (Sorry but it's in my Taiwanese blood!!) but this place almost hit the spot. In terms of texture, it got pretty close to the perfect texture (very soft and easy to chew, may have been a little too chewy). Milk tea wasn't exactly grade A but at a solid B. I wasn't dissatisfied with my purchase and the place is close to my school. For now, I'll give it 3-stars until next time to update ma review on other drinks and visits. It seems to be on its way to 4. read more

Vivi Bubble Tea - Tiramisu milk tea! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

It is in a great location but they need to do something about the layout of the store. Maybe take away some chairs? I have no idea but while you are standing and waiting for your drink it's really hard to not smack somebody in the face with your body let alone your bag. The workers there are incredibly slow. If you are in a rush to go anywhere, do not bother ordering bubble tea. I saw my tea just sitting there waiting to be sealed. I would say they need to staff someone else but I don't even know where that person would stand. The tea, when I finally got it, was good. I love the ViVi franchise but this store is going to be a no from me dawg. read more

They are OPEN again - they opened late - bubbles / tapioca pearls were not ready even though they opened late - the male employee could not communicate with the customers. The language barrier was too significant. Overall it was a very unpleasant experience. You are famous for bubble tea but open without bubbles? That's unprofessional and lazy. read more