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    Bubble U

    4.3 (817 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Hannah M.

    I enjoyed my Thai tea here a lot. The tea tasted fresh and like it's brewed daily. It also had a potent tea taste versus being watered down and tasteless. The service was friendly and fast, and I particularly liked the ability to order on a kiosk at the counter. The store is spacious with plenty of seating and very clean. Definitely would return again when we're in downtown LA.

    Green honey milk tea
    Jeremy S.

    I visited Bubble U for a second time during Christmas Eve and enjoyed the honey milk tea ($5.49). As expected, the drink tasted delicious because I ordered my favorite flavor for iced tea. However, they charge extra if you don't want to put in any ice. They had a holiday-themed boba cup and a reusable bag to hold the drink on the way back. I'll try to bring the bag back on my next visit even though it has a holiday theme. Last time I visited, they had Lunar New Year designs on their cups, so I can appreciate the thought put into their products. Unfortunately, their website says that this store will close on April 30, 2025. It was a pleasure visiting this boba shop, and it'll be missed.

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    Brenda L.

    The good: We ordered a caramelized pineapple green tea and avocado coconut mango drink with 25% sweetness for both. The level of sweetness was great in each. The avocado part of the drink was creamy. The charred pineapple slice on top of the drink was tasty and visually cool. The bad: They had two self-ordering tablets but only one was working. There's no outdoor dining. There's a machine inside (maybe a cotton Candy machine?) that's out of order. I couldn't taste the coconut in my drink (maybe it was coconut water?). The interesting: It's an extra 30 cents to get your drink with no ice.

    Interior seating
    Sokna S.

    Drinks: 4/5 Good flavor, sweet/tart/refreshing. Nice portion, drinks are highly customizable. Service: 3/5 Machine orders, not much a service location. Ambiance: 4/5 Clean, nice decoration, and decent spacing.

    Coconut Iced Coffee and Tornado Matcha
    Rose S.

    Super cute little shop! The moment you walk in, it feels clean, welcoming, and full of positive vibes. It's a perfect spot to relax and chat with a friend over coffee. The gentleman who helped us was very friendly, and we received our drinks quickly.

    Seating area
    Judah Y.

    No egg pudding! Google said this store had it so I'm sad about that. There's not a lot of street parking bc of how busy the area is. The staff was very helpful. The inside is very cozy and aesthetically appealing. Pistachio honeydew melon milk tea was delicious.

    John C.

    Self service and very clean. The worker was kind when handing us our drink. The drinks themselves were on the pricier side (~7/8$) however, I will say it was some of the best boba I have ever had. The taste of the mango matcha was amazing and surprisingly neither overpowered the other. The tapioca itself was fresh and great texture. The grape slush drink was amazing and mouth water. I am wishing I had both as I write this review but sadly I live in Orange County so it's not very realistic for me to go to LA specifically for this shop haha. If you're near I couldn't recommend more that you go.

    Uji Matcha Milk Tea (Left), Strawberry Paradise Smoothie (Middle), and Taro Milk Tea (Right)
    Jennifer K.

    Cute little hole in the wall boba cafe! I got the Uji Matcha Milk Tea while my family got the Strawberry Paradise Smoothie and the Taro Milk Tea. The Uji Matcha Milk Tea is great, nothing special about it. The Strawberry Paradise Smoothie is very creamy, it tastes like Nesquik Strawberry Milk. The Taro Milk Tea is also good, but it just tastes like your average taro milk tea. The drinks also come in this harder plastic which I like! The cafe is small, but it's very cute and clean. There's two kiosks to order from, and you can also order with an employee. There's also a cotton candy machine near the register. The decor is cute, simple but nice. There's plenty of seating, but the cafe can get full fast. People are constantly going in and out of the cafe so I'm unsure if there's air conditioning, but if there is, you won't feel it with the opening doors and body heat. I would come here again! I didn't notice they had sold ramen when I went there, but now I'm very intrigued. There's also plenty of drink options so you're bound to find something you like.

    Banana Matcha 香蕉抹茶拿鐵
    Claudia R.

    The staff is friendly and helpful. The service was fast. The drink came out perfect- it was exactly what I ordered. Banana matcha with brown sugar mochi was amazing.

    Rose milk tea and white peach oolong
    Bonnie D.

    Haven't been here in over 5 years and the tea is still the same! We got the rose milk tea and white peach oolong tea. I like to order my teas with less sugar because I like the strong tea flavor and you definitely taste the good quality tea in their drinks. They upgraded to kiosk ordering and its card only.

    Matcha banana milk tea

    You wouldn't expect a milk tea shop in this part of downtown Los Angeles , but Bubble U is a hidden gem! Walking in, I was greeted by the staff member, with a digital display available to order. I decided to get the matcha banana milk tea and a Thai milk tea, both at regular sugar. The matcha banana milk tea was so good! I loved the balance between the matcha and banana flavor, with the organic milk also being tasted. The Thai milk tea was also good, though the Thai tea flavor was more subtle. I find that to be a positive when a lot of tea shops cheap out with cheap Thai instant tea powder. Instead, you taste the quality of the Thai tea here! Prices are good, especially considering the high quality of ingredients! No cheap non-dairy creamers or powders like in some milk tea shops! If I am in the downtown Los Angeles area, I will definitely be getting more drinks at Bubble U!!

    Iron Goddess Oolong Milk Tea 鐵觀音奶茶拿鐵
    Rubi V.

    I always get the brown sugar or oolong with handmade mochi and sea salt organic cream

    Gem R.

    Husband said coffee drink was just aiight. I think there's probably a lot more on the menu that's better. Packaging is pretty. This place is perfect to grab a drink if you're planning to shop in the arcade across the street and the little shops surrounding the boba shop.

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    Drinks taste soooo good!! One of the best taro's we've had. Owner is really nice and the cups are sooo cute too!!

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    I came here with my family and had great boba with many choices, the interior was well, ands the people there were nice.

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    Got the Mango smoothie with boba on a hot August LA day, and it made my day. Drinks and ambiance is amazing. 10/10 would recommend.

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    Ask the Community - Bubble U

    Does the lavender bubble tea have any dairy if subbed with almond milk?

    Nope. No dairy

    What coffee drink would you recommend that isn't too sweet?

    Most drinks can adjust the sweetness. We highly recommend the Sea Salt Coffee. Sugar level options: 25%, 50%, 75%, regular or no sugar.

    Is there outdoor seating during Covid times?

    Dear customer, There are public facilities to sit outside.

    Which one is their regular milk tea?

    Signature black. I get it with extra creamy milk, which I believe is just Strauss barista milk, which all the good coffee shops use to make lattes. it's the best in town guaranteed. Only other place that comes close is miss cheese.

    Do they sell red bean smoothies?

    No, only taro, oreo cookie, matcha, thai tea, mango, strawberry banana, and coconut pineapple smoothie.

    Do they still have the pikachu carrier?

    Yes

    Is the rose matcha vegan?

    Rose Matcha could be vegan if substitutes with almond/soy/oat milk.

    Are the bubble teas gluten free? Can the Taro be made gluten and dairy free?

    I just asked and they said that the boba not sure that it is gluten free. But the taro is made dairy free.

    Do they have Strawberry milk tea?

    We will have a natural strawberry milk tea coming out Around April. We use fresh natural strawberry and no syrup. Highly recommended!

    Is their student discount a wide known thing or do you have to ask them?

    Hi, We gave student discount for his/her drink when students provide ID and proved they are students. Student discount is limited one drink for each student. Feel free to… Read more

    Will you guys open on New Years 1/1/19?

    Yes, we will open on 1/1/2019

    Do your milk teas use dairy free creamer or have dairy free options?

    Hi Emily, Our regular milk tea are dairy creamer. We also provided almond milk and soy milk as an option.

    Do you guys have a parking lot? I tried finding street parking but its almost impossible where you guys are located.

    Dear Millicent, Thank you for interested Bubble U! Unfortunately, there are no parking lot provide for our location. It’s a big problem for our guests who are not living in… Read more

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