I traveled from the US and was craving boba so my cousin took me here. The drink was meh and lack…read morein the tea flavor. The service was slow and hectic. The boba was hard to chew on. Wasn't the best experience but still got some "bubble tea"!

I have found my new holy grail bubble tea here at Gongers: Taro Milk Tea with Coconut Milk…read more Today I had it warm with half-sugar. Tomorrow I may have it with ice and pearls. The variations are endless!* *Not true. Just a figure of speech. Gong Cha let's you choose the amount of ice, level of sugar, hot/cold, and the size of cup. As well as offering a wide range of flavours and exciting add-ons like pearls, puddings or milk foam.

Mango sago drink was good. Mochi bread sells out first half day (by 2pm) but is apparently popular…read more Went here instead of jiancha and oritea but lots of good spots

A local shop, Top Tea is indeed the Top Tea place in Melbourne, hands down. While only being around…read moresince 2016, Top Tea is hanging with some of the best known and most established Tea shops in the world, literally being next door to them and outshining them. Using only the best and freshest ingredients, mixed with quality teas, Top Tea delivers goodness in a cup. From traditional teas, to fruit teas, to cheese toppings, to brûlée, to momo, to yogurt, to whatever bubble tea you can thibk of, they seem to have you covered. Had to come here multiple times a day to get my fix, knowing fully well we'd be leaving Melbourne soon. Everything we tried was top notch and you honestly can't go wrong. Their fruit teas especially were out of this world. Feeling overwhelmed? The staff would be happy to help and explain how their menu works. They are super friendly and efficient. Absolutely loved how the place was decorated, too. With bright colors and friendly decor, the vibe felt positive and upbeat. Overall, if you are in Melbourne and love tea, you need to try Top Tea!

TL:DR - Lots of interesting fruit tea combinations, which isn't really my preference. The matcha…read moremilk tea I got was alright. Boba could have been better. Not going to lie, the rating is primarily based on the incompatibility of their options and my bubble tea preferences. I came to this place based on a recommendation from a friend. This place focuses primarily on their fruit teas, which I'm not a overly huge fan of and tend to prefer classic milk teas. This limited my options a lot. Ended up getting a matcha latte, which was fine. Nothing overly amazing. More matcha foward, less milk and sugar (I got standard sugar). The boba was alright, it was chewy but tended to stick together inside the drinking, making it a little difficult to get a few boba in each sip. The place inside was rather small, but clean and bright with light colored wood and white walls. The owner has a huge fascination with what I can only assume is a Korean pop-star? Like this guys face is everywhere. But I appreciate the late 90's early 00's Chinese pop-music a lot.

My sister and I were on the hunt for some murals and that's when we passed by and I knew I had to…read morecome back and try their drinks. The decor is minimal and I like the well lit area. There are limited seats so snag one while you can. SIGNATURE FOUR SEASONS FRUIT TEA This drink was very fruity and refreshing. I like the citrus flavors with the light tea notes. WATERMELON GREEN TEA The watermelon was so fruity and sweet. I love the combo of the fruit with the light green tea flavor. ROSELLE BERRY APPLE This was my favorite. I really like the fresh apple flavor. It was very fruity and reminded me of a fresh squeezed apple juice, but with other fruit bits as well. I would order this again. This place is one of my favorite boba places in melbourne. The flavors are clean and fruity. It's definitely a must visit.

I love Happy Lemon!! As someone who prefers lighter/more refreshing drinks to the heavier/creamier…read moreoptions, this place makes my taste buds happy! I always order the same thing (freshly squeezed lemon green tea, half sugar, less ice) and it always satisfies. My companion ordered the lemon pineapple with lychee jelly, which she also loved. Service was efficient and friendly. And I was excited to try their bubble waffle for the first time - we got the original flavor and it was pillowy soft and delicious (note that it's made fresh so you might have to wait a while during busier times, but so worth it! Plus it comes in a cute handy wrapper to eat on the go)

Happy lemon is such a fun place to go. Considering all of the bubble tea place in Melbourne this is…read moredefinitely the one with the best quality consistency from all the staff. Not to mention third bubble waffles are absolutely amazing. The first time I got the waffle the staff help me and choosing a delicious flavor and it did not disappoint!

I came across Milksha while I was walking around in Melbourne. I saw their advertisement on the…read morewindow for their 'kyoha grape' summer specials and wanted to give it a try. It was the best bubble tea I've ever had. I'm a big fan of kyoho grape flavoured everything after spending time in Japan and this was so good. It comes with aloe vera pearls and cream cheese foam which complimented the flavour perfectly! I'll be back before I leave Melbourne to have again

OMG an amazing experience the brown sugar with honey pearls is amazing. The pearls melt in your…read moremouth, the flavour is just right and service was great. The store is clean and bright with a great vibe and the teas look amazing. I'm going to have to come bback for more I'm sure. Make sure you tRy the honey pearls.

Verdict: While it finally seems as though Milk Tea (or Boba, as it's often called) is catching on…read morein the United States, I was thrilled to find that it already has a strong hold on the Asian mecca that is Melbourne's Chinatown, and while I can't say Bubble Cup is quite up to par with nearby Tea Station (http://www.yelp.com/biz/ten-rens-tea-station-melbourne#hrid:6CEehHivZT73eJ7ozLGbeA/src:self), they dish up some good tea. Star 1: How was the service and atmosphere? No different from the endless other small mall shops in Melbourne, Bubble Cup is pretty straightforward. There's a counter, you place your order, pay, and boom. Tea. Star Granted. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? Having been to both Bubble Cup and Tea Station (and having walked past two other Milk Tea shops), it would appear as though the price for a large Milk Tea with Pearls is pretty fixed across the board at between $4.60 and $5.00. While I think Bubble Tea's large is a bit larger than that of Tea Station, both are a good value. Star Granted. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? My standard Black Milk Tea with Pearls was quite good, with just the right amount of sweetness brought on by a good milk to tea ratio, but I must say I was a bit disappointed with Bubble Cup's selection after visiting nearby Tea Station. While the menu may seem extensive, you quickly realize that most of the options are simply the same thing with one of a few flavor syrups added. Especially compared to Tea Stations behemoth of a menu, this was a bit disappointing. Single Star Granted. Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could? Bubble Cup is quick, easy, affordable, and dishes up some good Boba. However, nearby Tea Station really does have them beat in terms of selection, so I can't say I'd come to Bubble Cup for my tea fix on a daily basis. No Star Granted.

I couldn't leave Melbourne without stopping at a boba shop and seeing what the Aussies have to…read moreoffer for the best beverage in the world. Bubble Cup just happened to be the first place on my way to Flinders Street Station. My regular, a passionfruit green tea with coconut jelly, did not disappoint. Not too sweet, very fruity, and a perfect way to cool off on a blazing hot February day. For anyone visiting from the U.S., expect to drop $1-2 more than what you're used to. That's just how it is in Australia these days.

Man oh man.. Remember my amazing review for The Alley LuJiaoXiang from when we were in Sydney?!…read moreWelp, I wanted it again and was surprised to find a few of them in Melbourne as well! I was glad I got another opportunity to get the infamous bubble tea before I left Australia, but this one really really disappointed all of us! It's probably this particular location, but I ordered the exact same drink as I did at the Sydney location and this one was just bland bland bland. You couldn't taste tea tea at all, the red beans (I ordered the Little Happiness again) were mushy and clumpy on the bottom, and there just wasn't a good balance in all the ingredients. Not sure if it was cause I ordered the larger size, but they should know to adjust quantities based on size. My family all got different drinks here and said the same thing, not enough flavor, too bland, not good. So so disappointing for this particular location of the franchise!

I am a big fan of Sharetea and will look for it wherever I travel to. This particular store is…read morelocated at Melbourne CBD at Swanston Street and Lonsdale Street intersection near QV building. Just like other stores in CBD, it's easily accessible via tram and train. Again this is more like a grab and go kinda store, don't expect a big one like in TX. As usual, I ordered Okinawa milk tea and it never disappointed. Service is prompt and staffs are friendly.