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    Bubble Puff & Tea

    4.4 (274 reviews)
    InexpensiveBubble Tea, Waffles, Cafes
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Ves S.

    We were thirsty so stopped by! Can order at kiosk or counter; be aware an extra fee for credit card transactions under $10. Space is ample to enjoy inside; on a Saturday afternoon there were several students hanging out working on their laptops. You can order sandwiches and other hot snacks but the stars are the drinks! We took a chance and got a cheese foam strawberry slush and fruit tea. Great tasting and freshly made.

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    Sharon C.

    Love me a corner cafe on a sidewalk. There are plenty of street parking. The watermelon slush was JUST what I needed on a hot summer day. Casual simple boba/bev shop without the social media hype. I got my order very fast as well. I'll be back to chill out here!

    My Jasmine Tea

    I really like this little shop and I will return! I am always scared of the sweetness level when I try a new bubble tea.. "Too sweet" is so subjective.. To be on the safe side I ordered a 16 ounce Jasmine milk tea(they small size), 75% sweet with Boba. They have a touch screen where you can order. I assumed they wanted me to use that, since the worker behind the counter was making drinks alone. I do not prefer to use automated systems... My fingers fumbled on the touchscreen and I added in lychee jelly... Which I did not enjoy When I asked if it would be possible for them to remake my drink, the server asked her boss to make sure, and it was not a problem. Vivian was very cordial and helpful. She remade my drink 50% sweet, with only Boba. The shop is clean and very conveniently located across the street from Pasadena City College Parking isn't easy around here during high traffic times but that's LA for you. All in all I am always impressed when a. Establishment can work with the customer to help us find our preferred drink, vs deal with what you get, even if you hate it. I'll be back!

    Milk Teas
    Karen T.

    Was craving some Hong Kong style egg waffles, so my lovely husband took me to Bubble Puff & Tea. We ordered an original bubble puff and a matcha bubble puff filled with mochi to share. It took about 20 minutes for them to be ready. Both were delicious, but I did like the matcha flavored one more. The egg waffle crust was perfectly crispy and delicate. For the original one, the inside was light and chewy with a nice sponge-like texture. For the matcha one, adding mochi as a filling was an amazing decision because it created a wonderful chewy interior that was so mouthwatering to eat. I highly recommend eating these bubble puffs as soon as you get them, while they are still hot and fresh. As I looked at the menu, there were a lot of beverages that caught my eye. They have a wide selection of milk teas, fruit teas, smoothies, fresh teas, house specialty drinks, and coffee in addition to a sizable selection of toppings like boba and jelly. Many looked like great options, so it took me a while to decide which ones to order. Ultimately, I had the Taiwan Alpine Milk Tea and my husband had the Osmanthus Green Milk Tea. These both tasted refreshing, not overly sweet, and were great to drink alongside the egg waffles and helped wash everything down. I even loved the quality of their lids and cups. The lids have a special space for you to hold the straw, which is not something I've seen anywhere else. From the outside, I expected this store to be quite small. To my surprise, it has a decent amount of tables and seating - great for hanging out with friends or even just visiting on your own. There is a small parking lot in the back as well as some street parking. Definitely a solid spot for grabbing drinks or snacks if you are in the surrounding area of Pasadena.

    Ice Cream Waffle
    Kevin T.

    Shared this wonderful tea spot with my lovely wife because I was craving egg waffles and this is one of the best spots to try them. Upon entering, the store was moderately busy, staff said that their kiosk wasn't working due to power outage, no Wi-Fi, thus their entire system wasn't working. For this specific visit only, it was cash only which was understandable because it was a super hot day. Regardless, this time visiting was even better than all the other times I've visited despite the small obstacles. My wife and I ordered the Osmanthus Green Milk Tea & the Taiwan Alpine Milk Tea along with two sets of egg waffles, one original & one matcha filled. Total wait time was about 20 minutes as the egg waffles were made fresh and came out later than the two drinks which came out in about 5 minutes. One thing I never really noticed until this time around is that the staff would occasionally bring you the order regardless if you're dining in or taking it to go, a nice gesture by the staff. The two drinks were perfect on a super hot day, super refreshing and could definitely tell that the tea is freshly made, not too sweet with the right sugar adjustments, we usually default to 50% sugar. I absolutely love the cups, one of the better cups around as it's super sturdy, and non-spillable. Best part is the cute design that displays the texture of the drink extremely well. This is the only tea shop that I visited that has a straw holder section on their cap (SEE PIC) for reference. This is unique and very much a nice gimmick to the cup. EGG WAFFLES WERE AMAZING. Couldn't tell if it was my egg waffle craving or it was just that good. Freshly made, super crunchy and soft, and each piece savored was another step to amazing quality on such a popular style of snack. Absolutely love the portions, very much a shareable snack. The matcha egg waffle is a must try if you like matcha, it didn't overpower the egg waffle taste itself and had that balance between the egg, matcha, and the waffle itself. Super tasty and highly recommend the original and the matcha. Overall, one of my favorite tea shops to go to with plenty of tea options, snacks, and seating as many visit here to study, hangout, and enjoy quality snacks. Love that I was able to share this place with my lovely wife.

    Bubble waffle with vanilla ice cream
    Brigitte S.

    Parking at Bubble Puff & Tea can be really difficult but the short walk from the neighborhood is worth it! You order at a kiosk and if you don't want a chocolate drizzle, you'll need to tell the person preparing it on the other side of the counter. The portion size is ENORMOUS. You'll be getting a really large waffle with a hefty scoop of ice cream. I would really recommend coming here is you want to try a bubble waffle!

    Thai Milk Tea( Boba is Add-on)

    I stop by today before work and I got myself a Thai milk tea. It was very delicious and refreshing. The lady that was working there was very kind and professional and made me feel welcome. Definitely recommend this place.

    Wasima K.

    I have been passing by this tea shop for quite a while and was intriqued by the cute name. Recently I finally stopped by. I did not try their puffs or other Hong Kong style snacks yet, but enjoyed some teas. They have some jars on the counter with the loose teas so you can see how it looks and smell the fresh aroma. I really enjoyed that. Service is very good and friendly. The boba is firm and just right to withstand soaking in the tea. They have a good variety including "messy boba" which is coated in brown sugar. I really liked the crystal boba. The jasmine and osmanthus green teas were delicious and strong enough to taste in the milk tea. I would definitely return.

    Entrance side view. Minimalist decor, although they had this cute little crane machine.
    Sally F.

    Grabbed drinks here on a hot day. Parking was tight, but they thankfully had a few spots in the tiny back lot. Ambiance (3/5): Pretty nice in there. There were plenty of seats and it seems nice for some midday studying. Service (3/5): I ordered from the kiosk, but the worker seemed attentive and quick with the drinks. Food / drinks (2.5/5): I ordered an Uji matcha latte and my husband ordered a watermelon slush. Uji matcha being one of my usuals at boba places that offer it, this was not my favorite. The added foam topping could not save it. It was earthy yet weak in flavor, almost bland. It was the oddest thing. My husband's watermelon drink, by contrast, was much more enjoyable. Their boba was okay, but tasted like the lower quality kind (if you know you know). I'm not sure I'd be back, and I'm a little confused by the good reviews, but maybe I just got the wrong drink. May try again if I'm in the area to give it another shot.

    Bubble Puff
    Daphne D.

    This café is pretty spacious. Casual vibe with great service. There were lots of options to choose from the menu. But once I saw the bubble puff pastry, I was craving it. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Not too sweet. It was delicious!

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    Richard C.

    Super chill place with sweet goodies. Came here on a cold night and enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere. Prices were fair. Parking on the street.

    Dave H.

    Best boba & tea shop in the Pasadena area run by a couple of boba gals! (I think sisters). This little shop has the best quality tea, boba, and Taiwanese menu snacks of all the places in the area. Nice large seating area with free wifi. Parking lot in the back of the shop. The two boba gals who run this place are super friendly and quick. Their boba and tea drinks are made from real tea and they have a lot of fruit tea drinks plus all the toppings and add ons. Support this women run business! They also have shaved ice desserts, bubble puff egg waffles, rice dishes, popcorn chicken + lots of other snacks, and even coffee and espresso based drinks. They are open late until 10pm on saturday nights especially for Asian desserts, waffles, late night snacks like mango drinks, curry crispy chicken rice, minced pork rice and other delicious food. Best thing is that they are still reasonably priced for the high quality tea that they serve. As other "high end" boba shops using tea shots, etc. have gone to around $8 - you can still get a better quality tea or boba drink here for around $6! Plenty of street parking too. Right across the street from Pasadena city college.

    Peach milk tea
    Shanell C.

    Looked up boba spots near Pasadena..found this one..showed up. Pretty small and no parking. Only a few spots on the street. The side lot is super narrow. Walked in. PRETTY empty. Kiosk ordering. I got the Strawberry Sunrise my daughter got peach milk tea. Both pretty average. 6/ 10. Not mind blowing..but good. Prices are fair. Customer service was average.

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    Ask the Community - Bubble Puff & Tea

    Is it acceptable to bring in your own plastic cup for boba tea?

    Yes!

    Do U sell gift cards?

    Gift cards will be coming soon!

    Can we dine in?

    yes!! We are open for dine-in and take-out.

    Can we use our own tumblers or cups?

    YES, you can use ur own tumblers or cups.

    Any caffeine free tea?

    We do have caffeine-free tea and drinks! Including: 1. Taro Milk Tea… Read more

    What are the best bubble puffs aka. egg waffles to order here?

    Matcha mochi is my favorite.

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