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    Bubble Cafe

    4.3 (111 reviews)
    InexpensiveBubble Tea, Soup, Desserts
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Angelica Y.

    Considering this is in Athens, the bubble tea is pretty legit--not amazing, but definitely good enough. The snacks are good as well. Mostly self-service with kiosks for ordering, with hip coffee shop vibes. Worth checking out if you're in the area and craving bubble tea.

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    Eva D.

    This is by far my favorite bubble tea shop in Athens. While the boba consistency might not be consistent, the variety of food options and the cheap price well makes up for it. I highly recommend the Poke Bowls and the Veggie Tofu Udon Noodle Soup with medium spice. Bubble Cafe is also the only locally owned, non-chain bubble tea establishment in the area and it feels good supporting a local family. Plenty of seating, free wifi, and a usually not overly boisterous atmosphere make Bubble Cafe a great place to study or work even during the school year when Athens is flooded with students.

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    Sarena T.

    The best bubble tea in Athens!! Skip the boba tea chains and come here instead. They even have great Taiwanese food here, on top of unique boba tea flavors. Their previous location was a charming hole in the wall and I'm really happy that they were doing well enough in order to upgrade to a storefront. With the change of location also came new decor for the interior, new packaging for their drinks, and new menus and drinks. It really transformed from a local shop to a modern boba shop! Parking can be a little difficult in downtown Athens but you'll figure it out.

    Taro snow
    Kelly G.

    One of my favorite places to go to in athens. Their bubble tea has been, and always will be, one of my favorites. They have such a wide selection of flavors so there's always something new to try. Their food is also amazing! One of my absolute favorites (not pictured) is their chicken noodle udon soup. It's the perfect go to on a chilly winter day or if you're feeling a little cold coming on and just want something comforting. They also have a lot of good, and well priced, snack options. Today I had the cheese wontons and their salt and pepper chicken nuggets. The wontons are so warm and creamy and pair perfectly with the sweet and sour sauce it comes with and the salt and pepper chicken nuggets are perfectly crispy and, you guessed it, salty! A perfect pairing for a milk tea to balance out the saltiness. Their current location has a lot more seating and space than their old one and is decorated so cute! Parking can be a little difficult depending on the day of the week since it's on a busy street in downtown Athens. The employees working the counter are always really nice and the service is typically very quick, even when it seems really busy! Definitely a gem of Athens and I've loved getting to see them grow and expand :)

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    Jamaya P.

    Super cute spot. My friend goes here all the time so I had to try it out. I got Brown Sugar Milk Tea and she got a Taro Snow with Oreo and boba, both with 125% sweetness. The milk tea was classic and so good and my friend's Taro was amazing! The Oreos really made it top teir. I wish my old college boba spot had the Snow type (milkshake kinda) drinks. 10/10 would recommend.

    Chicken Nodle Soup
    Nanette R.

    Cute little downtown cafe with plenty to choose from. Lots of fancy drinks and quick lunch. The decor was what sold me. This place is super cute.

    Sesame chicken rice bowl
    Carolina A.

    Got the Sesame Chicken rice bowl. Came with a yummy spring roll. The Chicken was crispy and had great flavor. The rice was a little under salted. I asked for less rice and more broccoli and they accommodated my request with no problems. friendly staff and restaurant was very clean. I will Come back every time I visit my son in Athens.

    Chicken Katsu
    Stacey K.

    Not really many bubble tea options in Athens but this is good! Highly recommend the Freshly Squeezed Grapefruit Tea with Boba! It's kind of pricey and only comes in one large size but it's super fresh when compared to many other teas that are made from powder. There is actual grapefruit pulp in it. It's not too sweet and perfectly tart. It's much lighter than milk tea. The snacks + meals here are really good! I really like the chicken katsu. The meal comes with rice, broccoli (like 2 pieces though) and half an egg. You can also get it just the chicken as a snack. Place is really small and you take the stairs down to get into this place. It's a really cozy environment though. Worth a stop if you are walking through DT Athens!

    Love this place! Super cute inside & love everything I've tried. The boba milk teas and poke bowls are my favorite and there are a lot of options. They also have dairy free milk options.

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    Sarah Carson C.

    I'd live there. Bubble tea with dairy free options, and the poke bowl is the most varied, low cost option compared to other places in Athens. The poke bowls are super cheap and the toppings are endless, with minimal additional charges. The vibe is super cute and there are multiple ways to order (counter, self serve, call in). I've had this almost every weekend for the past three months now.

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    5 years ago

    Best bobba I've had in Athens. I usually order the red velvet snow or tea. It's delicious Their food is also very good!

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    The Bubble Cafe was a very good experience. It was really good and cute. The macaroons were really good.

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    Their bubble tea is delicious and their food is pretty good too. Great service and friendly employees.

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    10 years ago

    Pretty nice bubble tea place! Their chicken nuggets are on point and the bubble tea is really good compared to other places!

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    Bubble tea is amazing. They also provide delivery services. People there are friendly. Pokémon gym nearby.

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    the hours could be longer. i don't see a viable market for this sort of cafe in athens ga. drinks were a little too sweet

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    I stopped by to grab a to-go plate, and I have to say, this restaurant is SO cute! I absolutely…read moreloved the industrial loft vibe--it gives the place so much character. The service was really nice, too. I sat at the bar to place my order, and luckily, the bartender was vegetarian and pointed me in the right direction when it came to choosing what to try. The collard greens weren't really my favorite, but the tots and mac & cheese? Absolutely delicious! Those were definitely the standouts for me. This is definitely a spot we'll be visiting again in the near future. My only wish is that they offered a few seafood options, but there were still plenty of things to enjoy. Parking is a little limited, but the area is very walkable, so that definitely helps. Overall, super cute spot, friendly service, and some really good food!

    I absolutely want to give this place more than 5 stars, and I would give them more but for one…read moremajor factor during our brunch this Sunday. As it is, I'd still give them a 4.75 stars for such a lovely experience. I would still say you NEED to eat here if you are here on Sunday! Just be warned to wear not slip shoes! They actually take reservations for Sunday brunch, so that's already a plus. When we were running a bit late, Indie was truly a joy to talk with, and she made the change without a hiccup! Once we got there, she was even more welcoming and got us seated in no time. Before I explain my concern, let me make it clear that we will certainly be back when we visit Athens! The location is so close to the UGA campus it's a no-brainer. There was plenty of street parking around, including handicap, so it's easy to get to. While the front entrance is almost hilariously plain and non-descript, the interior is really beautiful!! I felt like we walked into a The Great Gatsby. My daughter was tickled by the ever-changing ticker sign over the bar. Everyone loved the stained glass and deep colors. Even the bathrooms were like being at Grand Central Station in the 20's. And the food!!! We tried all the classic Southern Soul Food staples, and they did NOT disappoint! From the fried green tomatoes, to the shrimp & grits, to an enormous French Toast, they put their foot in it!! Bravo! I have to note that the fried chicken is truly crave-able--crispy, juicy, & flavorful!! The fried green tomatoes were cornbread crispy and delicious! Fair warning that they do have a bit of a bite to them, so check with your littles. We appreciated that they offered egg whites in any dish with eggs, but I wish there was a non-pork substitute for some dishes. There's a vegan selection, but it's just not the same, so we didn't try it. Maybe next time! I lived my goat cheese omelette, and the portion was big enough I got to take some home with me. Just wonderful food all around. The beignets were divine! And it ended up being my daughter's birthday dessert/app. And then we just kept ordering more. Cannot say enough great things about our server--and my mind goes blank because I wish I could remember her name!! She was great the entire time for our whole 9-top group. She kept the waters filled, she cleared plates along the way, she was welcoming and engaging, and we just all enjoyed being here because of it. While we waited for some of our party to arrive, we were directed to a beautiful lobby adjacent to the restaurant. Unfortunately, the floor was exceptionally slippery--like an oily kind of slippery that is not conducive to an 88-year-old using a walker kind of slippery. I was a little worried for my F & MIL. The elevator is so far from where we needed to be that it wasn't worth the risk, so we chose to go up the 2 steps at the front entrance. Luckily for us, everyone was able to move around with care this time.

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    My compliments to the dishwasher (I believe her name is Blake). Plates were incredibly clean when…read morethey came out and hopefully didn't need too much done to them after we were finished! First time here and the food was SUPERB. I absolutely loved the decor and ambiance in here - very cool vibes and SUPER friendly staff (Oliver took care of us and he was THE BEST!) Oliver made sure we knew all about the dinner menu and everything he recommended was awesome. Absolutely loved the wings and chocolate tart - the duck and shrimp toast were amazing as well. We had to try everything since it all looked so good! This was such a great spot to have a going away party for our friend - the vibes were great, staff was awesome, and the food was flat out amazing. I can't wait to come back and can't believe how long it's taken me to try this place. Thank you for your hospitality and amazing food :)

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