The Most Scrumptious Bubble Tea in Saint Paul

ChaYes Tea

★★★★☆ 3.9 (93) • $

"The strawberry bing on its own is lightly flavored. Definitely not overwhelming in flavor and not at all sweet. Just subtle strawberry, which pairs nicely with whatever you decide to add on. The mango was so fresh and ripe, it was absolutely delicious. The peaches, during peach season, were canned which was disappointing. And the chocolate sauce drizzle was a good compliment. 2 people couldn't finish this but we both enjoyed it. They were out of a lot of options and flavors. We did come near closing so maybe they ran out after a busy day. They are adding a large selection of food to their menu in a couple of weeks."

Songtea & Poke

★★★★★ 4.6 (20)

"been here the past 3 days for this strawberry matcha latte 25% with oatmilk the fried shrimp is good and the yum yum sauce is sweet & sticky"

Bubble Tea House

★★★★☆ 4.4 (9)

"This is a nice place to come with friends and get a tea because they have little games set up at every table, it is so fun! I got an iced Vietnamese coffee with tapioca boba, it was sweet but still tasted like coffee. I paid around $7 for it. Service was good and there is parking outside the building."

Tii Cup

★★★★☆ 4.4 (20)

"Hands on the best overall bubba tea place in the twin cities. Clean, pleasant and fast. The variety of options packs enough choices to satisfy everyone of our gang of 15."

Mint Tea

★★★★☆ 4.1 (53) • $

"Being fairly new to Bubble tea, I have been craving it ever since a trip to Oregon where I had my first one. I've been slowly trying out different combinations and found that Jellies and a nice bitter (less sweet) fruit tea are my favorite. That being said, if you love Bubble tea (or tea in general), or if you are new to this like I am, Mint tea is a great place to try and create your perfect drink! I got two (because I was still experimenting and wanted some for the next day). I chose a pineapple tea with mango and passion fruit jellies and then was able to customize the sweetness too (which is so important). I only did 25% sweetness because I like my tea less sweet or with no sweetness. It was terrific. I wasn't as jazzed about the pineapple tea as I thought I'd be (probably needs a little more sweetness) but LOVED the mango and passion fruit jellies....now my Favs). The other one was peach tea with the Rainbow jellies and that was yummy too.There was another couple before me who got more of an Oreo type of thing (almost like a shake) and it looked terrific also!So....LOTS of choices, nice service, decent prices and overall I loved it. The only recommendation is that it was hard to drink and get the straw in with the regular kind of covers rather than the sealed tops, but still...delicious!!"

The Tea Time

★★★★★ 4.5 (11)

"It's not that close us, but we frequent the area once or twice a month. We had nothing nothing to do, so we figured we'd come check out this place. We arrived just a little after 11:00, and it was pretty quiet. I had thought they were newly opened up, since i haven't really seen any social media buzz about it, but it's been about 4 months when I asked the staff. We love our boba, and we love our peach tea... but I didn't see anything like that on the menu, so we were forced out of our comfort zone. We only got 1 drink to share and it was the lychee dragon fruit kanten tea at 30% sweetness. We love that many boba places have been giving us the option now for lessening the sweetness level! The staff were really friendly and helpful in giving suggestions. It wasn't too long of a wait to get our drink, as we were the only ones. LOVED the tea we got this time around! We added in crystal boba, which lacked the usual texture I expected, but really liked the soft squishiness to it! Would definitely get this drink again, but would also love to come back and try other items!"

Ding Tea St. Paul

★★★★★ 4.5 (74)

"This is one of my go-to boba places in the Twin Cities. Consistently efficient service & good boba. I get their signature milk tea with 50% sugar & their golden boba always seems fresh & perfectly chewy. It's still on the sweet side so may go down to lower next time. I tried their apple tea recently and that was refreshing too but I prefer the milk tea more since it's less sweet. The inside has cute decor & it's been a good spot for mtgs though seating is limited. I love that they have a free parking lot in the back too. Def check this place out!"

Te'Amo

★★★★★ 4.5 (24)

"A bubble tea place with a Spanish name! Super cute interior, next to a Korean fried chicken restaurant. You order at the kiosk with a card or if you have cash you can order at the counter. The place is clean and lively. Yummy mochi donuts (milk chocolate is my fave)!The crepe cakes are the ones I need to go back to try. The bubble tea comes in a cool plastic can (I know this sounds odd but I can't figure out how else to describe it), don't forget the straw if you got pearls in your tea."

Mooshi Tea & Poke

★★★★☆ 4.4 (12)

"Quick and delicious! Ordering from a kiosk was quick and painless. Even though there was a long line, it was very efficient and prompt. The smoothie I chose was strawberry with pomegranate popping boba. Tasty and refreshing. Super cute decor and ambiance. Great place to stop by when parched from shopping at the outlet mall."

Paris Crepes

★★★★★ 4.8 (16)

"If you want authentic Parisian crepes. Look NO further. David, the proud owner of Paris Crepes, grew up helping his mother in her crepe shop in Paris. The crepe recipe he uses proudly is his mother's own recipe. I ordered the triple berry crepe with whipped cream. The berries were perfectly fresh, the cream sweet and the crepe texture was light and chewy just as crepes should be! Not only was David friendly and welcoming, but he took exquisite care creating each crepe. I honestly cannot say I've eaten a better crepe in all my life. Prices are reasonable and a wide variety of savory and sweet options abound. I promise after reading the menu you willwant one of each."

Sakura Sushi & Hibachi Grill

★★★★★ 4.5 (22)

"Sooooo fresh. Amazing selection of specialty rolls plus the usual suspects. They do not have a beer/wine/liquor license yet so they give you endless bottles of water. (Appently they don't have a dishwasher either so everything is served on paper plates or in to go containers.)We have tried a number of rolls. All have been amazing and again the fish is so fresh. Soft shell crab was fried in panko and very tasty. Calamari was meh. We haven't eaten hibachi but every sushi toll was great. Favorite so far the Sashimi Magic Roll. Sooo good. Ocean Roll, Tornado Roll Aldo amazing. They have a huge listing of specialty rolls. Tiny little place but huge menu! They also do boba tea and have a large selection of Boba tea too."

Waffle Bar

★★★★☆ 3.5 (6)

"Great service from Khan! The drinks were made to order quickly, and soooo tasty! Love all the options - we stopped by after eating dinner elsewhere, so didn't have much room in our bellies, but man, I wish I had some! The menu has everything, from savory waffles, to dessert fancy ice cream cone waffle Creations, to Cotton Candy, and Boba Teas. I found my new dessert spot in South Bloomington!"

Bellas Ice Cream

★★★★☆ 4.3 (18)

"This is a great, old school ice cream shop. The owners are super friendly and the ice cream, donuts, and coffee are GREAT!Not a chain and they are struggling to get it off the ground due to Covid and also all the construction going on for the new light rail line.PLEASE seek them out and patronize their store - it's small local businesses like this that make Hopkins unique."

Oh My Swee-Tea

★★★★☆ 4.3 (22)

"Phenomenal! Chi, one of the owners, is the sweetest and you can tell she puts her love into making the tea. The place is clean, welcoming, and has amazing options! I have got many teas here and all are amazing!"

Ichiddo Ramen-Apple Valley

★★★★★ 4.7 (16)

"Fantastic ramen. I ordered extra noodles and the server recommended I also get extra broth. They weren't kidding, the extra noodle was a full second serving.The broth was delicate and flavorful.I added hot oil about halfway through and will probably do that from now on. Not overpowering, but definitely a spicy kick. It turned the broth orange!Highly recommend."

UniUni Tea

★★★★☆ 4.3 (4)

"Plenty of authentic, tasty and unique options to choose from! Uni Uni is located INSIDE the Legendary Spice Restaurant. Kudos to the friendly staff!"

Tealicious Boba

★★★★★ 4.5 (34)

"While my initial introduction to Boba tea was through YEE, I liked it so much I went back for more. My first try was Thai Milk tea and second was Taro Milk tea. Tu helped me both times and had great suggestions for someone who is new to Boba tea. I liked the Thai tea much better but it was fun to try different flavors. I love the decor of this place. Cherry blossoms great you from every angle. Each season they change the decorations so I can't wait to see what is coming for summer. Thanks YEE for driving me to try something new and thanks Tealicious Boba for providing such yummy drinks to make me stop two days in a row."

Hello Boba

★★★★★ 4.5 (25)

"This boba tea shop just opened. It is very clean and the staff was friendly.I ordered the cafe sua da which had the most amount of caffeine and was delicious. I also ordered the peachy breeze which is very refreshing.It was a pleasure to see the dog boba and he is the sweetest ever.I highly recommend this place if you are in the area."

Lien Son Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.6 (40) • $

"Tried the Orange Chicken combination, a little different than my usual OC, but still good. Definitely want to try a few other items on their menu. Will be back soon"

Hkakabo Razi Asian Resturant

★★★★★ 5 (3)

"Tried this place for the first time today (7.8.24) and it is now my favorite restaurant in Austin, MN. I am from a much larger city (Minneapolis), so since I've moved, I've had a hard time finding food that matches the quality of my home city. This restaurant surpassed my expectations and I will indeed be coming back. The food was plated just like the picture on the menu or if you were at a 4/5 star resturant. Food came fresh and hot too."

Sweet Percent

★★★★★ 5 (4)

"Got the brown sugar milk tea and taro bread. The bubble tea was delicious and the pearls were perfectly chewy. This place is much better than the places that make their boba with powders.The bakery is small but offers some good flavors. I got the taro bread. The bread was fluffy and sweet. The taro filling on the sweeter side.This place has vibes that remind me of Tous Les Jours.You can order from the touchscreen kiosks or at the counter."

Best Taste of Pho Saigon

★★★★☆ 3.5 (35)

"We wanted pho on a rainy afternoon and found ourselves here. So many surprises from the time we sat down. A big family group was finishing up a meal, and another table looked like another family group had just left. The first page of the menu had familiar items like pho, but most of the menu had shellfish dishes I had never seen before, including shellfish salads. They also had balut, a delicacy I had never seen on a menu before. We just had to try the balut with satay, and our server kindly made sure we knew exactly what we were getting ourselves into. We also ordered okra with fermented tofu sauce and pho with all the fixings. I enjoyed the balut. The satay sauce made it seem like a simple duck egg with other things in it. The okra was grilled tender, and it went well with both the tofu sauce and satay. I was slightly disappointed with the pho broth, though. My spouse enjoyed it, but I thought it was much better with a squeeze of lime. The service was attentive and friendly, and the space was brightly decorated and well kept. There was a single large screen television with a music program. It seems like a nice place to take a family. One drawback: there aren't many choices for people who want a vegetable-centered dish. Still, I'd love to come back sometime and try some of the many shellfish dishes."

Tag Cafe

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"Brand new boba tea shop adjacent to the golf course in Lake Phalen. They serve coffee, tea, bubble tea, pastries and simple sandwiches.There are board games to play as well. I liked the stickers they sold."

Sushi Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.8 (60)

"They've upped their game since I last tried them. New and flavorful options available. The chicken wings were deliciously airy and crispy. The seasoning is heavy and salty but you can easily shake some off if you don't want it. Not sure if the main draw for people is the sushi or the boba but both have some great options to try. The best part about this place is their food packaging. You can tell that they think about the consumer in how they smartly pack their items. Fried items have a stream vent to allow items to stay warm but still crispy. I've yet to retry the hibachi grill items but may give it a try again some day. Definitely a good option for the area."

Ippin Ramen

★★★★★ 4.6 (10)

"The long awaited ramen place is finally here and the food is not disappointing! The atmosphere is cute with a Japanese decor theme. While the menu isn't huge, it has a little of everything for both novice ramen eaters to veteran ramen connoisseurs (well, almost). The noodles are nicely cooked so that they are slight chewy and not mushy... all the fixings are well thought out. The egg yolk from the ramen is slightly sweet which pairs really well with the flavorful broth for example. The pork is also slightly charred to bring out the smoky flavor. The servers will happily offer forks for the chop-stick challenged, and they can helpful if you are undecided. This place is perfect for the snowy winter of MN!"

Waffle Bar

★★★★☆ 4.1 (220) • $

"Photogenic Waffles [Minneapolis MN]While driving through Downtown Minneapolis we spotted this dessert place and pulled up in a small private parking lot. The interior is not very big with a few table seating. We ordered a Banana Cream Waffle, a Strawberry Whip Waffle (two separate because they didn't have a dessert that had both the strawberry and banana in one), we also got a PB Love Signature Bubble Waffle. We shared the desserts so we can have a little bit of everything. Delicious treats! I tried their specialty drink the Butterfly Lemonade (lemonade pea tea and lemon slice) simple yet refreshing! It came in a souvenir glass jar w/ twist top. The two gals behind the counter were quick and before we can say "waffles" our desserts were ready! Friendly and fast service! Satisfy that sweet tooth and head over to Waffle Bar! Instagram: @wafflebarmnReview #3183"

Sencha Tea Bar - Uptown

★★★★☆ 3.7 (240) • $

"This Sencha Tea Bar is located in uptown Minneapolis. I spent a couple of evenings in the area and dropped by Sencha both times. I got a large berry bliss with peach popping boba. It took no time for my bubble tea to be ready. It was impressive. It lasted my entire trip from here to New Hope. It was so good. The peach flavour was excellent. It tasted like a ripe, juicy peach bursting in your mouth. The berry tea was refreshing, full of flavour, and awesome. I also picked up a couple of items while I was here. I got a small penguin plushie on a keychain. It was so cute that I had to get it. I also got some lemon looseleaf tea. I have steeped it and it's perfect. I love lemon tea a ton.The tea selection is impressive. I like the rotating storage unit attached to the ceiling. It's cool watching it spin.I paid for my items with a credit card. Although it has tap functionality, it didn't work effectively here. I had to insert it into the payment machine and then enter my PIN. It was a bit weird, but it all worked out.It does get a bit hot indoors if you plan on staying for at least an hour. I was happy that I had a t-shirt under my jacket. I recommend dressing in layers. I look forward to returning to try more teas. I like this tea place.(97)"

Song Tea & Poke

★★★★☆ 4 (15)

"My 9-year-old son and I came here for a date. I had never been here or to a similar place before, and I had no idea what to expect. The place was pretty busy at 4 on a Monday, but it moved pretty quickly - we waited about 15 minutes. There was only 1 person working, but she was quick and diligent. We ordered the Volcano bowl and a Thai Milk Tea. We split both. The bowl was good. I wouldn't say the bowl was spicy, but we liked it. We both enjoyed the tea. I was a little unhappy with the music. It was loud and it was singing inappropriate music while we were waiting for our food. I don't expect to love the music that is being played when I'm out, but I do think it should be acceptable for all who are listening."

Freshly Leaf

★★★★★ 4.6 (28)

"Cute boba place alert! I was recently up in the northern suburbs and made it a point to check out this new business. I was greeted by the nicest employee who helped me pick a cafe fav - the Supreme Signature Milk Tea. Pearls were fresh & chewy & the creme brûlée on the bottom was unique. Just make sure to mix that up w/ ur straw. I chatted with the owner a bit. Turns out they just opened this summer in 2021 & it's been super challenging but he and his fiancé have created a very cute place here. There's pokemon, hello kitty & more little figurines decorating the space. I also saw traces of the owner's Korean culture around in the Line Friends keychains & snacks like choco pies & turtle chips that you can buy. I hope they succeed so go try them out & support this Asian-owned business."

Boba & Tea

★★★★☆ 4.3 (56) • $$

"I love this neighborhood boba spot. They have lots of great options and the ability to customize sweetness level of the drink. There is quite literally something for everyone from little kids to adults. I love the decorations that make for a perfect picture opportunity. They have parking in the back. Staff are super friendly and very willing to help first time boba drinkers. Grab a cool drink and head to Phalen to enjoy it."

Bella's Shoppe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (14)

"Today in between doing chores around the apartment I found myself needing to get out of it for awhile. I've driven past this bakery a few times and decided today was going to be the day I finally went. Coffee shop vibes filled the the ambient music playing low key in the background and the walls covered with artwork of local artists for sale. There was many types of offerings of sweets. From beautiful layered cakes, cheesecakes, tres leches, pastries, muffins, cookies and French macarons. They also had an array of coffees, teas, including bubble tea and fresh smoothies. Sebastian joes ice cream is also available. I'm a sucker for French macarons, the good ones! Unfortunately most macarons places have become so commercialized that the volume of business they do they usually have to resort to freezing them. Thankfully this wasn't the case with this place and they were about 3 bites worth, actually felt like you ate something. The exterior had a slight crunch with a semi chewy layer then the smooth decadent filling. They were beautiful as they were delicious. I find myself weak in the knees for almond paste anything. Got the almond pastry, light and sweet on the tongue. Enjoyed some cold press to cleanse my palate in between bites (they steep the coffee for 24 hours, in my opinion the amount every cold press should steep for) I spoke to the owner, who was also the baker and cashier that day. Found out they have been open for about a year now. Shared some of our lives stories and passion around baking. Quite the story and quite the place, they have my vote and I will be back tomorrow to get a decent amount of macarons to bring to the office on Monday, so if your planning on going tomorrow get there early before I buy them all up!"

Tea Time

★★★★★ 4.6 (42) • $

"I seriously did not expect to find boba in Rochester. In fact, I am inclined to say that this may be the only place that has it in all of Rochester?I actually noticed this shop several months ago, but I didn't go in because it was much too cold for me to even consider iced drinks at the time. Now that it's warmer, I decided to stop in since I had some business to take care of at Avis next door.The menu isn't so grand when compared to some other shops, but adequate enough. Majority of the time, I drink any type of iced tea unsweetened when it's offered. But on that day for whatever reason, I got the Kumquot Lemon Green Tea with the "less" sweetness level, and it was sweet. Crazy sweet. On top of that, I got strawberry popping boba when I didn't ask for it, so that took the crazy sweetness to a whole different level. I think it was a misunderstanding when I asked what it was.Not sure if I'd go back again, but, I sincerely hope that this business continues to prosper. The folks of Downtown Rochester seem to appreciate Tea Time being there."

Blueberry

★★★★★ 4.5 (31) • $

"Hands down the best boba tea that you will find in the Midwest or anywhere in the states. This is the definition of what legit boba tea is suppose to taste like. I've had bubble tea where it tasted like Italian ice cream and ones that tasted like milk. The prices are perfect for a cup of boba tea. I love the variety of flavors along with the choice of pearl or jelly. Great customer service as well. Deserves a 10 star!"

Mooshi Tea

★★★★☆ 4.1 (8)

"You know the feeling - when the cravings hit, the cravings HIT. And it just happened that I was craving some boba and some poke, and short of driving down to St. Paul, where was I going to find something like that in the north suburbs?Enter Mooshi Tea. My savior.First, the layout. I'm gonna admit, the place is a little confusing. It's actually inside (and part of?) Zen Ramen, so you go up to the counter (in the back?) and order from there. Alternatively, you can put your order in online or via phone, which they were very kind when I called because there is no evidence of a website for Mooshi Tea, or a menu - just what's on Google.Once you get over that barrier, you can get rolling in the food. I built my own poke bowl with white rice with corn, avocado, seaweed salad, scallion, cilantro, tuna, shredded nori, furikake, topped with spicy mayo and ponzu sauce on the side. I thought the tuna was pretty solid - nice huge chunks that tasted great with a good color to the fish. The spicy mayo was a lot...and could probably do with less on the dish, and it would be worth trying another poke bowl with perhaps one of the other non-mayo based dressings since the ponzu was pretty solid.I also ordered a a strawberry orange yakult boba with 50% sugar and less ice because I don't really enjoy sweet drinks. If you're like me, I would even consider going down to 25% or 0% sugar for this drink. I should have had the foresight that all the ingredients would be pretty sweet to begin with, but the taste itself was great - loved the little lychee and mango jellies!The staff were also super kind and I'd love to go back whenever I'm feeling the craving hit - which will probably be sooner than later!"

Nice 2 Meet Cha

★★★★★ 4.5 (30) • $$

"I was looking forward to trying this place since I passed it months ago. It's a cute place with a nice ambiance. However, it had a funny smell. I can't describe it. It's not like anything I had smelled previously. This deterred me from trying food. I decided to just try a bubble tea. I ordered the Thai tea. The pricing structure was different than I had experienced in other places. Bubble tea where "bubbles" are extra seems odd to me. Like I've experienced other places, one can select the level of sweetness.Large cup not very large. The cup is tapered. Between that and being filled with ice, there isn't very much tea. the flavor was good though."