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    Bear Bubble Tea

    4.8 (44 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Albert T.

    The boba scene in Anchorage looked grim. That is until we came across Bear Bubble Tea, possibly the only 2nd gen-type boba establishment in the city. Arriving for a weekday afternoon treat, we were greeted by a small line of customers. Luckily they are pretty efficient with their drink process so we got ours quickly. Classic Milk Tea, 50% Sweet, Iced ($6.95) - The tea is surprisingly good. It has decent black tea flavor, has a good creaminess level, not gritty but with a good level of richness, and isn't too sweet at 50% sugar. I wasn't expecting such a good milk tea from a place in Anchorage. This drink comes with boba. The boba is also pretty good. It starts too soft, but firms up a bit after mixing the drink. Still, even at full cold, it's still on the softer side, able to be pressed flat without too much force between the tongue and roof of the mouth. It's clearly marinated in a brown sugar soak, giving stickiness and a good sweetness level. The pearls have a good q level, despite being a little soft. To be honest, I prefer boba that's a little softer over boba that's too firm, as long as it's not to the point of being mushy. Milk Tea Rating: 4.5/5 Boba Rating: 4.5/5 Usually we only get a single drink from boba shops that are new to us, but after having the Classic Milk Tea, we decided to go for a second since it was so good. Thai Jasmine Green Milk Tea, 50% Sweet, Iced ($6.95) - I had to ask the bobarista what this was and she unfortunately wasn't able to explain it very well, other than stating that it's not Thai tea mixed with Jasmine tea. We were curious enough that we had to order this. After receiving the drink - woah, this milk tea has a really interesting flavor. It's a little like a minty anise, warm and toasty, kind of reminding me of bubblegum actually, with pandan/vanilla and licorice notes. Really interesting and really quite good! Again, the drink includes boba, which is the same texture as the other drink. Milk Tea Rating: 4.5/5 Boba Rating: 4.5/5 Bear Bubble Tea serves some great drinks, really unexpected quality for the area. They could easily compete in a much larger metro - this is coming from someone who has visited 200+ boba shops over the past 3 years. I guess having "bear" in the name must mean it's good - for some reason, I haven't met a bad "bear" boba place yet! Bathrooms - Single unisex room.

    I think frozen matcha add boba and cream cheese foam
    Taylor N.

    Fast service, kind workers, and I enjoyed my drink! Would definitely go back and try more.

    not filling drinks up all the way when asked for no ice, kind of ridiculous

    They are not a very welcoming environment, they just stare at you as you walk into the door with a blank expression. This place used to be good when they first opened, but they let it get to their heads and became very greedy. Their new point system is ridiculous, you have to spend so much money to get a free drink and the points EXPIRE. They need to go back to the punch card system if they're already going to be greedy in other aspects. I also saw this on facebook. (see photo attached)

    Brown sugar boba milk with no boba
    Skye R.

    Stopped by for the first time today, very cute aesthetically pleasing shop. Nice music and beautiful graphics and signage for all the drinks and specials. A kind lady took my order and I got the brown sugar bubble milk (no boba tho since I'm picky lol) Everything was delicious and came out pretty fast! The only complaint I have is when I brought my drink out I noticed it was dripping quite a bit from under the seal unfortunately and I tried to clean it up but then it dripped more but it's okay haha... Definitely would go here often if I lived in Anchorage!

    Punch cards!
    Carrie G.

    I've been here several times. They no longer do a punch card which kinda sucks cause I was three drinks away from a free one! Now they use cash app rewards and you get 1 star for every $ spent. Each drink is around 6/7/8 $ not including all the cheese foam and jelly/boba that you add. You need over 100 stars to get anything as a reward so it's kinda a waste. I like the punch card better.

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    Oliver D.

    Bear Bubble Tea is one of the best bubble tea places in town! With its convenient location on Dimond Blvd and King Street, in a busy area, it is no surprise this place is popping. When you walk in, you are greeted by a modern, clean white interior that feels fresh and inviting. Most of the time, the line starts as soon as you walk in, but don't worry - they have multiple ways to place your order. At the counter, you can order your favorite drink from one of the great staff members. On the right side of the counter is a self-order kiosk, or you can online through their app ahead of time. The parking lot can sometimes be challenging because it is shared with other businesses. Their Mango & Passon Fruit refresher with Strawberry popping pearls is so delicious! *** translation to German for all the world travelers *** Bear Bubble Tea ist einer der besten Bubble Tea Läden in Anchorage! Dank seiner günstigen Lage am Dimond Boulevard und King Street in einer belebten Gegend ist es kein Wunder, dass dieser Laden so beliebt ist. Beim Betreten empfängst Du ein moderne, weisse Einrichtung, die frisch und einladend wirkt. Meistens beginnt die Schlange gleich beim Betreten, aber keine Sorge, Du hast mehrere Möglichkeiten, Deine Bestellung aufzugeben. An der Theke kannst Du Ihr Lieblingsgetränk bei einem der freundlichen Mitarbeiter bestellen. Rechts neben der Theke befindet sich ein Selbstbedienungskiosk oder Du kannst einfach vorab online über die App bestellen. Der Parkplatz kann manchmal etwas schwierig sein, da er mit anderen Geschäften geteilt wird. Ihr Mango-Passionsfrucht-Erfrischungsgetränk mit Erdbeer-Popcorn-Perlen ist einfach köstlich!

    Taro latte blended with brown sugar syrup and boba 75% sweet with soy milk.
    Amaya R.

    Amazing quality tea and toppings. Customer service is next level. Not sure if the woman at the register was the owner, manager, or an employee but her service was amazing. Extremely patient and professional. Customer ahead of me shoved her phone in the woman's face and someone on FaceTime order. The woman didn't even blink, only smiled and patiently took the customers order. I could never exhibit this saint's patience. Been coming to this shop since it opened and they've grown a lot. Not a ton of seating inside but super cute interior. The business owners clearly care about the experience of customers. The boba is great and the flavors are balanced. I usually order a passion fruit jasmine green tea with lychee jelly or taro latte with brown sugar syrup. Perfect every time.

    Jasmine I.

    Finally got to try this recently opened south Anchorage boba spot! It's located in the same strip mall as "Mandala," off Dimond Blvd/King Street. Bear Bubble consistently has lines out the door. Luckily my girls and I were able to sneak in before their early evening rush on a beautiful sunny day. Their interior space is cozy, bright and clean. They offer free lemon water for refreshment. Their menu is easy to read and options are clear. Prices are average. We ordered a brown sugar tea with boba and a mango refresher with mango popping pearls. They also had some Pockys for sale at the register that my toddler cried for. Bear bubble definitely gave what it needed to give. We especially loved their cups. We can't wait to return.

    tiger milk tea and sitting area
    Lillie P.

    Super nice workers, cute shop. Great tea and really good spam musabi! On my two week trip to Alaska I went at least four or five times before heading back home.

    The gateway to happiness! (Pick up your order here.)

    I've been driving past this spot for years on my Costco runs and finally decided to stop in, so glad I did! Their menu is way beyond your average boba shop in the U.S. As someone who's Asian and has had authentic boba all over Asia, I can honestly say this place is the real deal. I grabbed a Black Sesame Latte for myself and a Taro Latte for my husband, and wow... we were both obsessed! Their organic brown sugar boba is soft, chewy, and not overloaded with artificial flavors or sweetness. Just perfect. The staff was SUPER friendly and welcoming, and the shop itself has a cute, cozy minimal vibe that makes you want to hang out for a while, but I gotta run my groceries can't wait . If you're in Anchorage and craving bubble tea, this place is a must. Seriously, best boba in town!

    Blended Thai tea with boba
    Daniella A.

    Bear bubble tea is currently in their soft opening phase. I have seen posts on social media about lines sometimes being out the door. Lucky for me the few times I've gone haven't been that crazy, but I can tell why this spot is so popular. This cute cafe has a great menu with a variety of tea, coffee & fruit drinks with add ins. They also have a few food items & will eventually be adding bingsu to their menu. The shop is small, but the aesthetic is very nice & modern. Staff is always super friendly & they work diligently to get your drinks out. The order system includes numbers so everything is pretty streamlined. The first time I went I ordered their signature brown sugar bubble milk tea, and a fresh strawberry blueberry smoothie with whip foam. They brew their own tea for the drinks, which I believe they're the only shop in town that does so. The brown sugar boba were fresh, perfectly chewy & plentiful. The only thing I wish there was an option to customize sweetness because I like my bubble tea on the sweeter side. The standard sweetness level is pretty much what you would find for milk tea in the lower 48. I just really love shops that allow you to customize especially since we don't have one here. The smoothie was made with whole fresh or frozen fruit & not a syrup. It was a very good smoothie & my child enjoyed it. I really enjoyed the milk tea, but went back again to try the Thai tea. I love a good blended Thai tea so I went with that & added in boba. The Thai tea flavor was really good I just wish it was stronger. I think they could play either the levels a little more on the flavors especially since the cups are all the same size. Overall this is a great shop for bubble tea. The menu had a good variety, and it's great to see a ship that uses brewed tea vs. powders.

    Earl Grey w/ Salted Cheese Foam added Grass Jelly
    Karen S.

    Pros: * Organic Milk + Organic Alternative options & Oatmilk available * Consistent drink quality * Friendly staff * Cute but small interior Cons: * Newly opened, small staff of 2-3 so there is usually a 10-20min wait * Customizable sugar levels aren't possible * Full Menu isn't available yet and items do run out (technically shop is still in soft opening hours) I've been to Bubble Bear 5x and the drinks have been consistent. My preference for milk tea is a strong tea flavor and lightly sweetened (30% sugar level). Although they don't offer change in sugar level I would say it's comparable to a 50-70% sugar level at milk tea shops in the lower 48. I think they've found a good sweetness level to satisfy most ppl. They do use fresh milk/alternatives and this is probably what sets them apart from other spots in town + their overall boba focused branding. Most of the drinks are ~$7, toppings are $.75 each and alt milk at $.70. Earl Grey w/ Salted Cheese Foam add Grass Jelly 4.5/5: This is my go to hence why it's in every photo. The earl grey flavor is present. The cheese foam doesn't have a super strong cheesy taste if that sounds off putting. Once you mix it all up, it pretty much tastes like an earl grey milk tea with a pinch of salt here and there. The grass jelly was a good texture, not too firm. Jasmine Green Milk Tea (comes w/ boba) 4/5: This one tastes like an iced matcha latte with boba. I couldn't taste the Jasmine flavor therefore the rating reflects that,otherwise it's a 4.5 were it just matcha latte The sweetness level is like a 40-50%. Classic Milk Tea (comes w/boba) 4.5/5: The Assam black tea was quite fragrant. The boba was well cooked, it had that nice chewy bounce. The sweetness was like a 60-70%. I've also tried sips of the Green Tea Lychee, Green Tea Passionfruit with those being slightly sweeter than the milk teas but flavors strong in both drinks. The very popular Brown Sugar Milk Tea highlights the bouncy boba and creaminess of highly sweetened milk. I've tried failed versions of this brown sugar drink but from my taste test it seems that Bubble bear can do it right. For the sweet tooth! The Iced Black Sesame Latte had a very savory, lightly sweetened and slightly sandy texture which I liked but I tried this drink after it had sat for a bit. I can't give a conclusive opinion on these drinks since I haven't had a whole cup to myself. Overall, it's a great spot to get milk tea boba (in my case grass jelly) drinks. It is worth the wait if you've got 15 min to spare. I'm looking forward to how this place progresses and wish them well. *If you read this far don't look at my profile for other reviews because you'll find more novice essays !

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    2 years ago

    Staff are amazing. Super friendly. Best Boba I have had in a long time. I come at least 2 x a week

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    2 years ago

    Drinks are great and so is the service. Would come here again. I wish they had a drive through!

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    2 years ago

    Best in Anchorage!! We do love a good popa place and so happy to find one here! My husband is very picky but loves this place.

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    2 years ago

    Awesome owners and yummy Boba!!!!! We had lunch next door at a Thai restaurant, after we had a boba & mango refresher!

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    SoYo Yogurt Shoppe

    4.5
    (61 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $

    Very awesome service! So many different options it was so hard to choose. The ube smoothie was so…read moredelicious!

    This shop has such an outstanding variety of drinks that I'm currently attempting to work my way…read morethrough the entire menu. They have protein shakes, milk teas, fruit smoothies & tons of other creative options like ube milkshakes, matcha chip condensed milk frappes, frozen hot chocolate, caramel apple frappes & more. Not only do they have an impressive selection of drinks, but they also have self serve frozen yogurt with a great variety of topping choices, a menu of smoothie bowls, chamoy candy & a variety of esquites. The boba is made fresh daily & they have traditional tapioca pearls as well as fruit based popping boba. They also brew the teas in house. My favorites so far have feen the ube milkshake, matcha chip condensed milk frappe, blended brown sugar chai & blended milk tea with brown sugar. Their boba is perfectly chewy & always fresh. The owner is an absolute gem & also hilarious. Their social media caption game is top tier. This shop also has strong ties to the community. They frequently host drives to put together care packages for the houseless community, support local art, share info for mutual aid & do their best to give back to the community. If the drink variety wasn't enough thats a reason in itself to support this local business! Go treat yourself to something delicious! Support your Asian owned boba shops.

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    Strawberry matcha milk tea
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    Matcha chip condensed milk frappe
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    Indigo Tea Lounge

    Indigo Tea Lounge

    4.0
    (64 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $

    I'm giving 1 star because the decor is beautiful, and it has a very Japanese theme to it. I also…read morelike the retail space, with little items to purchase. I'd been wanting to go here for the longest time, having seen someone having an afternoon tea through the window. Finally today, we decided to go. I was sure they did lunch items, but couldn't find a menu anywhere. The server apologized and handed me a menu, and pointed out the soup specials. Husband selected the loaded baked potato soup, and I chose the curried egg salad sandwich. He got an Americano (because there was no drip available) and I requested English Breakfast Tea, noticing that they had big black tubs of teas around the shelves. I requested skim milk (it wasn't available) and had to settle for whole milk. At this stage I'll point out that I am 100% English, I moved here in 2012, and it's difficult to get a good strong cup of English Breakfast Tea in town (The Perfect Cup was a noticeable exception to this, and were indeed the perfect cup of strong English black tea) but I had high hopes for somewhere called a Tea Lounge. His coffee was served quickly, but I waited a while for my tea. It arrived with the milk already in it, and had virtually no colour at all, so I could instantly tell, it wasn't strong enough. I took a sip, couldn't taste any tea, and I took it to the counter and asked for an extra tea bag. 2 of the counter staff seemed to need to deal with this issue, and kept my mug of tea behind the counter, and I was sent to the cashier to pay $5 for a brand new cup to be made. I'm quite outraged by this. I had already paid for the tea, my tea was made wrong, I was happy to pay to add an extra tea bag, or leaves to the cup I already had, or have them remake it to my liking, but I am aghast to have to pay twice for one mug of tea. After another wait, the tea was brought to the table - no milk, so I asked for milk. A jug of milk was brought, but no spoon to stir with. Again, this was weak tea. I have tea bags sent to me from home, I make it for myself every morning. This was weak tea. I had asked them to make the second mug STRONG. Am I not making myself clear? Anyway, the dining room was mostly empty, a reserved table's customers came in, and there was a guy sitting in a corner space. We had to wait an interminably long time, for a bowl of soup and cold sandwich requiring no cooking. The server brought the soup out 1st, soup splashed all over the plate. It was a nice big bowl. However, the potatoes in this soup are not baked potatoes, they're boiled. The bacon has not been cooked prior to putting it in the soup. And every other time I've had loaded baked potato soup, it's got a creamy broth. This is a runny broth. I love loaded baked potato soup, but that didn't look appealing to me at all. My egg salad sandwich followed, I was even more disappointed by this I think. I believe this egg salad is prepared in a food processor, as there are no discernible pieces of egg, it's kind of like a spread if you will, and a very thin one. A smear on one side of the bread. However if you love arugula, and tomatoes, you'd like this sandwich, because they are violently, aggressively abundant with it, to the point that I could not taste any curried egg salad whatsoever. I'll stick to making my own, at home, I shred the egg in a grater so there aren't big chunks of egg, but it still has the egg salad flavour. This was bland. Like I say, all I could taste was arugula. Best thing about this - the potato chips were fresh. I do feel VERY disappointed and let down by my experience today. It was an expensive lunch, an even more expensive mug of mediocre tea, which is ludicrous in a place calling themselves a Tea Lounge. I won't be revisiting, no matter how pretty the space.

    Quaint little tea house in Anchorage with high ceilings and an intimate seating area. There are…read moresome really cozy looking chairs and fun couches to lounge on. I came here for high tea which was something new, so I had no point of reference on what to expect. Overall, I'd give it a B. The food items were good and presented in an attractive way, and I felt very ladylike eating such dainty little treats! Plenty enough for two people, I even took some home. An entire small pot of tea plus a free re-steeping is included in the cost of your ticket. Price wise, I would say everything was more than reasonable for Anchorage. My only complaint, and I'm not sure I would even call it that? is that our server seemed a little unfamiliar with the operation. In her own world a lot. Ended up cashing ourselves out at the front which was probably preferred anyway I'm sure I will be back.

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    Caprese sandwich
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