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

Decided to grab bubble tea before we hit up Chelsea market. We ordered the Thai Milk Tea and it was delicious! I'm so glad we were able to try this bubble tea chain during our trip to NYC. read more

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

Good sizes for large and they put a lot of bubbles in there. But the inability to move costumers in and out quickly and increase sales in probably very low. I came in around 6pm, now their was 2 people in front of me but it took about 10 minutes to make my bubble tea and it was nothing elaborate. The place is about the size of a small closet. I watched 3 people stand there and 1 make drinks and she moved very slowly. As I stood waiting for my boba tea the pickup line grew from 3 to 7 and 10 minutes later they had only made mine. I feel bad for the rest of the people waiting. As people came in they would get whacked by the door. If you have time stop here if your in a rush go somewhere else because speed is not one of their strong points. Won't be back to this location. read more

The options here are incredible! Loving the strawberry tea today with the classic tapioca! read more

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

I stumbled across this place while hanging out with a friend in the area. I LOVE bubble tea and actually was first introduced to bubble tea in New York back in 2007. My obsession began and I practically lived off of this stuff while in China in 2012. So when we walked by this place on Wednesday I had to stop in. I ordered a small taro milk tea with bubbles. It was just under $5 which seems typical in price and service was extremely quick. If I were in the area again I would definitely stop by again. They actually had quite a few interesting flavors. It's just so hard for me to pass up Taro with tapioca. It is my favorite. read more

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Great service and nice staff. Ordered the grapefruit yakult (yogurt) and it was soooo good. The place is super small. About 4 people can fit before it gets uncomfortable. read more

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Vivid Bubble Tea is definitely a solid chain boba shop. The very first time I tried their drinks was when I visited NYC in 2013. They also have a shop in Chicago and San Diego, CA. They have a huge variety of drinks to pick from so there's something for everyone. I definitely think their cold drinks taste better than their hot ones. During my last visit I ordered a hot milk tea with boba which I'm pretty sure they stuck in the microwave to heat up. Overall, this is a legit spot to grab some boba. read more

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

Enjoyed the nice customer service and the drinks were really good. My only complaint is that the boba balls were warm, not exactly sure why; I've never had them warm before, not a fan. The inside is really cute and even though it's a small store it's really nice. I had the taro Milk tea with black boba and my fiancé had the tiramisu milk tea with whip cream black boba. read more

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

UPDATE:I decided to come back and I'm glad I did. The bubble tea is great. 4 stars because of my prior experience. 15 minutes for a terrible honey dew.... The crew spent more time discussing a previous customer than making a simple drink read more

If you are in the area and looking for a bubble tea, then I would recommend this place. However, be warned that it can get really crowded and it can be hard to find a seat. In addition, this place is kind of disorganized. However, they have good tea and you can get your bubble tea fix here. read more

Not the best bubble tea I ever had but Vivi will satisfy a craving. The close proximity to FIT is a bonus, especially when you're working late in the workrooms. I feel the quality of the tea is a bit diluted at times or just not sweet enough. Oh and Service pretty fast, even when it gets busy. I feel this is more of a grab and go location rather than a hangout location. read more

Totally coming back here again! You guys won me over with your taro milk tea with bubbles! Delicious and refreshing on a hot, humid day Cons: it was packed after we got our order and thus it took a while to get our drinks.. Another thing was they used powdered taro.. Well whatever. When you live in another city that sucked and hardly have any Asian food - this place makes up for it Pro: good drinks. read more

I drink Yakult everyday. This is the first time I try mango yakult with tapioca. Very good. PS. this place only have 4 small tables. They do not have a restroom available for customer read more

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

We were in the city and happened to pass by. If you have a little while to wait, then the bubble tea itself was delicious. They had one guy working in the store, he came to the door, took orders and then went back in to make them , then took payment. It also looked as though they were taking Uber or door dash orders at the same time. The wait was long but the tea was good. read more

I love this bubble tea store! I've been to many varieties of Vivi bubble teas in china town, and one around 14th street, but I definitely like this place the most. It is partially because It Is the most easily accessible for me, but also because of the quality of the bubbles! They are really soft and sweet and the best I've had out of all the stores. The bubbles tea tastes good overall too! The improvement could be the service. I have had situations where I asked for less-ice and got served the normal amount of ice which can be frustrating. But the main issue is the lack of knowledge some people have with the orders- I sometimes find myself ordering a milk tea and paying an extra 50 cents for bubbles when some of them come WITH the bubbles! Some of the staff know that they come with the bubbles, but others don't and I ended up getting charged extra for no reason! Sometimes I do end up just asking if it comes with bubbles and making sure that I don't have to pay extra for the ones that DO come with bubbles, but it can be hard to remember sometimes. Drinks like yellow moo milk and the original come with bubbles, but apparently Thai and Jollypop don't, so I recommend clarifying if you ever go! Other than that small suggestion, I love this vivi so much and enjoy my drink every time!!! The tea and bubbles are good quality and I would recommend! read more

Service was fast, lady was helpful and the 3Q bubble tea has a strong tea flavor. Generous toppings yoo.!! read more

Vivi Bubble Tea - 3Q didn't disappoint. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

The place is so small that it has seating for only about 15 people. I enjoyed the sushi and my Jasmine lemon Jade Tea. read more

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NO POPCORN CHICKEN HERE!! walked 15 minutes here after work one day only to find that they don't have popcorn chicken here. big bummer and i don't understand why they would decide to do this -- the popcorn chicken is the main reason i go to Vivi's over other tea places. guess i'm never coming back read more

Great bubble tea, great staff, just pray you don't go during rush hour. This place is small and the layout is strange. Often I can't tell who ordered and who hasn't. Fortunately, they make a superior product. Classic green tea has a bitter taste. These guys have a method that removes a good amount of the bitterness. They give you great customization options as well in the form of how much ice, sugar, different add ons such as lychee, popping bubble etc. It's always fun trying something new. Their popcorn chicken is fantastic as well. read more

Vivi Bubble Tea - My favorite. Mango green tea with bubbles - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Ordered taro slush with tapioca. Was okay, nothing life changing. Cute decoration though. Not much space to sit. Get in and get out type of place. read more

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

The bubble tea is very good. I just wish it was a 1-2 and you're out, but they make it fresh and that's the best! read more

I had the Lychee tea, which is great but be prepared for a wait! It was hot and muggy out, and no AC in the store just a fan. Service is super slow. read more

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

Delicious bubble tea and snacks! The popcorn chicken and the fruit tea was delicious!

Yummy bubble tea. My wife and I shared a large peach with pulp bubble tea and it was really yummy. Not too sweet at all. Their boba is also yummy and fresh tasting. They have a great menu of a bunch of different items. The only drink i would not order again is their thai iced tea. It definitely did not taste like Thai iced tea. I also appreciate their calories being very well visible so I can stick to the plain teas to watch those pesky calories. read more

This boba chain is decent if you know exactly what you want. Recently, I have been hooked on the grapefruit pulp tea w/ basil seeds and herbal jelly. How this Vivi's is different than other locations in the chain: * tax is charged * accepts credit/debit cards * more tables and chairs * more food options (e.g., noodles) * lacks Chinese homies loitering in front of the store read more

I love the ViVi franchise!!! This location was small, and not very busy at the time, which was perfect for us! I got the Milk Thai Tea with Tapioca pearls. It was delicious. Will definitely come back to this location again. read more

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Delicious bubble tea ! One of the best ones I've had. Also great vegi dumplings One problem - very small space and crowded. It's a bit of a wait for something simple , the stuff is nice - for a long wait they gave us extra dumplings Love VIVI bubble tea - they have few locations in the city We search for them anywhere we go ;) read more

great coconut milk tea. very creamy and good flavor. it's already sweetened so i asked for zero sugar and it was perfect. i really like the boba here as it tastes very fresh, softly chewy, and not too sweet. read more

Vivi Bubble Tea - coconut milk tea with boba - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

My mind is blown. The black tea that they use here and that I taste at so many other places is actually EARL GREY. Say whaaaat? Vivi is obviously a chain and they have a bajillion other locations elsewhere, but this one was close to my gym and at a convenient location in Chelsea so I quenched my thirst and my bubble tea craving and decided to pick up a cup of regular black milk bubble tea. $3.81 including tax - I feel like I can get this stuff cheaper at other shops, albeit in Chinatown. You pay for convenience. Vivi is pretty much a monopoly in this part of town. What blew my mind was the following: I asked the cashier if they had oolong tea. She had no idea what oolong tea was and had to ask someone. Then I was like, oh, you guys have earl grey black tea (after seeing the sample of leaves on the counter and not knowing this was their standard) and she asked the other employee what earl grey was! She thought it was a brand! I mean, its not a real tea shop so I guess I shouldn't overreact for a tea place's staff not knowing a thing about tea. The tea itself was actually quite delicious and not too sweet even though it was at full sugar levels. What was really lacking was flavor in the tapioca. It was literally just texture, nothing else. Not soaked in honey and not the slightly bit of sweet. Bummer. Vivi is okay if you're absolutely craving bubble tea and can't get it anywhere else without getting on a train. read more

I got the hot Jasmine milk tea with tapioca. I tasted not one hint of floral Jasmine, it was mostly milk and sugar, and that's just a shame. I ended up throwing half of it away. I've have Jasmine milk tea before and you always get those delicate floral notes; they must not have real Jasmine tea or something... My friend got the coconut milk tea with tapioca cold and that also was disappointing. It tasted very artificial. She admitted that she's had way better. Coco tea is better! I'd go there. read more

I haven't had bubble tea in years, so when my friend took me here, it was a nice surprise to find out I missed it. -- BUBBLE TEA -- I'm not a huge fan of bubble tea, but I now enjoy it from time to time. Vivi offers a variety of bubble tea. There are ones with tapioca balls, some with red beans, some with plain ice, or even a slushy, all in a variety of flavors. If you don't know what to get, it's a safe bet to pick from their Top 10 list--and do get one with "bubbles" (tapioca balls). I personally enjoy the taro milk or any of the milk options, with bubbles. The sweetness level for most of their teas is just right for me. If you want some something sweeter, just ask. -- SNACKS -- If bubble tea isn't for you, they also offer snacks to eat. These range from a variety of dumplings (pork/ pork and shrimp/ veggie), ramen (eel/ seafood/ beef), and sushi rolls. For the prices, they are a great value and sufficiently tasty. -- AMBIANCE -- They do offer bar seating by the window and three tables for couples if you want to sit and eat. The place is styled very Korean kawaii in its decor. -- REWARDS -- One of the reasons I come back here is that they have a rewards card. Buy ten bubble teas and get one free (doesn't apply to food). It's a good incentive to visit when I'm in the neighborhood. -- SUMMARY -- Try Vivi and their bubble tea or food, they make good snack options. read more

MATCHA MILK TEA I've never had anything like this before. I've had matcha flavored things at home in San Francisco but nothing quite like Vivi's. You really get that green tea flavor from this. It's very refreshing. I'd come back for this whenever I'm around. read more

I'm giving this ViVi five stars because, compared to some of the other locations I've frequented, this location always has consistent flavor regarding the amount of sweetness/tartness in a beverage. They also put enough boba in the cup that I still have some balls left on the bottom as I finish the drink. The sushi rolls are decent. Service is quick and friendly. My favorite tea flavors are strawberry, taro and passionfruit. read more

For Bubble tea ONLY. I've never been able to have as many choices for this cup of goodness except at Vivi. NYC has it all, and the new craze just happens to be your choice of tea (milk tea or regular) with about 2 dozen flavor combinations. I decided to get the Passion Fruit tea ($3), and my friend ordered the Ginger Milk tea ($3). Both served with "bubbles" or boba...a fancy way of saying DELICIOUS tapioca balls you suck up through a gigantic straw - - - - chew chew chew - - - - drink drink drink *repeat* Settles well, and could hold you over before a lunch or dinner. Smooth & just the right amount of sweet. Vivi also offers a various selection of sushi rolls and dumplings from the hole in the wall kitchen for about $7/roll. I didn't try them but it looked appetizing. read more

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3.5 sstars for me. Good, friendly service. Smalll cute asian girl in a Small, Cute adorable atmosphere with neon lights and japanese pop-y cute graphics of smiling kitty skulls with crowns on them. If youre into that stuff, this is the place for you! Got the Fruit Tea with lychee jelly in medium for 3.50. The tea was very delicious and its made from real green tea, yummmm. Only con was that the price of it is misleading. The fruit tea (which shows lychee, coconut jelly and no boba) is advertised as being 3.50 forr M, 4.50 for L. I ended up being charged an extra 50 cents for the jellies (because only boba is free). This was a little irksome for me, but given the price is fair, Ill let that go. read more

Too early for your nonsense...Please try back later once I've had my bubbles... I expected better from you Vivi!! There's vivi bubbles everywhere in NYC... their bubble tea can be in the form of a fizzy tea... or in the form of milk tea which is infused with natural flavoring such as taro...chocolate...mango...kumquat... etc....their "pearls" or basically sweetened small black tapioca balls are added...which sometimes float hence the term bubbles!! they are chewy and sweet and compliment the infused tea very well....but their bubbles are a hit and miss...sometimes its great....and sometimes its the mushy's tapioca i ever had...lots of different flavors to choose from...there's always a line! read more

I am so down with Vivi Bubble Tea. I thought I would only enjoy bubble tea at one location, but this place has proved me wrong. I passed by Vivi a billion times, but never visited because bubble tea was not my thing back then. Thank goodness my taste buds have been maturing because not liking bubble tea is just unacceptable. I ordered the passion fruit bubble tea and it was extremely refreshing. It is fruity and sweet, but I love that it is not overly sweetened. There are so many other drinks I want to try on that menu, and I also want to try their bites. I guess tackling the entire menu will have to my goal for the New Year. :) read more

I like that you can customize your drink in terms of sweetness and ice. I found 30% sugar to be sweet enough and prefer light ice because I hate it when the entire cup is filled with ice and you get hardly any of the good stuff. I opted for black milk tea, which was way too milky that I didn't really get any tea flavor. Bubbles are on the soft side, which I prefer over overly chewy and hard tapioca. Wish it was slightly sweet though. My boyfriend tried the tiramisu tea, which basically was coffee flavored. Price is comparable with other places at $3.50 for a regular size. Large is a dollar more. read more

The people that work here are very angry kids looks like they forced to work. They speak very little English , read more

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

I'm gradually becoming a regular here since I live a few blocks away. I've been here three to four times and have only tried their black milk tea boba. I like that the genuine taste of the black tea is present, but sometimes it is made too sweet or not sweet enough. I've also tried their seafood ramen in a shoyu soup base. It was average, but not terrible considering the price ($6.75?). The shrimps and clams definitely needed to be washed more. The soup base was too salty for my taste--mostly tasted like they dumped a bottle of soy sauce into it (yes I am aware that shoyu means 'soy sauce'). Then again, you can't expect gourmet food from a boba joint. I'd come back here for the boba because it is convenient and reasonably priced (a small size is $3-3.50 and a large size is $4-4.50). Plus, they accept credit cards and debit cards (a very rare find for boba shops). read more

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