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First time trying taro soft serve--and from Gong Cha too! The taro flavor was good and didn't taste artificial, which I really liked. My only complaint is that the swirl was hollow (see pics), which was a bit disappointing. read more

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Yuan Y.

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Waited for almost 30 mins with expiring parking for a cup of milk tea. Hire more people if you can't handle the amount of orders at peak time. read more

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Mike P.

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Great spot Amazing drink. Cant wait to go back I would like to try all the flavors, very nice workers. Seem like the love working there read more

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Norm C.

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Busy bubble tea chain. Perfect for a hot summer day. We like that it offers fruit tea options. A lot of other bubble tea places have limited fruit tea options. Often the menu is dominated with milk options. You walk downstairs through the basement entrance. Once inside there is a digital menu and ordering screen. You have the option for a QR code to down their mobile app. It's convenient and throats quenching. read more

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Emi M.

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This place is not just a bubble tea place, they have this awesome waffle! The moment I saw the photo of it on the screen my eyes were glued to it, and I knew their menu offered many more different things, I didn't even look- I had to just try the waffle. It took more than 5 minutes but it was worth it. It's so tasty and fun. This place is little and there were about 5 tables.l available. Restroom was out of order. Staff were nice. I'll return. read more

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Bea T.

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Gong Cha is really yummy place with the taro tea and my Matcha egg puffs which are my favorite. This spot is pretty busy. Very popular with local residence and businesses and call students. It can get pretty packed. I'll be coming here for more of my indulgence. read more

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Brooke C.

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Gong cha has a lot of great tea options. I got the strawberry green tea with star jellies and it was delicious. I just wish the gingerbread bottles were in stock, I would have loved to buy one! read more

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Yutin Z.

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The gingerbread bottle is super cute. Came by mostly for the bottle. You can get the gingerbread milk tea in the bottle or a different drink with the bottle on the side. The wait for the milk tea can take a while though. read more

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Shumrith V.

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Gong Cha is located right on Newbury Street, down a flight of stairs. There's a few tables outdoors, as well a decent amount of seating indoors. I really appreciated the nice A/C on a hot, sunny day. They have a few different tea and coffee options, as well as a variety of toppings. They also have bubble waffles and ice cream, and you can even get the ice cream in the waffle (if you pay extra $$, of course). I got the Dolce Milk Tea w pearls at 50% sugar and low ice, and really liked it. The condensed milk added a little extra sweetness and I really liked that they actually did go light on the ice. Overall, 4.5/5, great bubble tea and great service! read more

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Florence K.

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Jasmine black tea with boba was a new offering. I like the soft serve but the boba wasn't as great. It was chewy but was not sweet and stole from the star of the show so would not recommend getting the boba read more

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Marni M.

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My friends and I had to get boba since we just had dinner nearby. It was half full on a Friday night. We get a table by the door after placing our orders with the friendly staff. My friends tried their taro milk tea, and boba milk tea while I got their lychee oolong tea with boba. Our drinks came out in less than 5 minutes for each. We hung out and chatted until this closed at 9 in their casual environment. Overall, good experience and would come again. read more

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Frances L.

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Great location on Newbury Street! Strawberry milk tea is a favorite but order less sweet because drinks definitely run sweeter here. read more

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Iris S.

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Usually not a fan of gong cha but I got the egg waffle + oolong soft serve! Everything was great and the workers were so sweet and hardworking. The oolong soft serve was really great, a lot of tea flavor and the egg waffle was a bit hard but fresh and tasty. Store is extremely clean and decorations are cute. Go to the Newbury location while they have the bubble waffle and soft serve! read more

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Nhi P.

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Located near a cute little Harry Potter wizard shop. Service was quick and nice. Ordered their new creme brûlée drink. It was like brown sugar milk tea with a creme brûlée taste mixed in. It was so good and the boba was the perfect consistency. read more

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Ellie W.

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My go-to here is the mango green tea 0% sweetness! They have some bar stool seating, which makes the place really cute! Service is pretty fast. read more

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Joyce K.

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Stopped in here with a friend for some boba after getting dinner in Newbury street. I appreciate that they were open quite late (til 9pm) whereas other boba shops nearby were already closed. I got a grapefruit green tea with grass jelly, and my friend got a hot black tea with white pearls. We both are big boba people and we thought the drinks here were excellent!! read more

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Neha D.

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I have never tried the food here but have heard good things - especially the waffle and soft serve. Got a standard black milk tea with boba which was good but nothing exquisite. There are indoor and outdoor tables making this a nice snack break while shopping on Newbury read more

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Nam T.

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Wonderful place !!! By far the best boba spot on the block!! Got my wintermelon tea and it's always spot on! The egg puffs is highly recommended! read more

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Kit D.

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I enjoyed my bubble tea from Gong Cha during a heat wave in Boston. This location is not handicap accessible, as you have to walk down some stairs to enter, and there is no ramp. The menu is less extensive than other Boba shops such as Kung Fu Tea and Vivi, but the prices and portions are very fair. Lots of bubbles in the tea which I love. I tried the strawberry tea and it was super refreshing, but I wish I had gotten more ice! I'll definitely be back when I visit Newbury Street again :) read more

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Timothy K.

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Had the oolong soft serve here today. It was really good. Not too sweet. The other flavor they got was mango yogurt. I believe everyday is a different flavor. Will be back! read more

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Bethy S.

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I visited Newbury st Gon Cha with high expectations. At first it looked very nice, the area was pretty clean and the wait time was very short. When I was ordering the iced taro milk tea boba with boba pearls this lady had suchhh an attitude. I get it if you're tired but she gave me such a rude look while I was being nice trying to order. I played a reasonable price but when my drink came out it had no boba pearls (which I did pay extra for) I kindly asked the lady if she can a re do it since I payed for it. She then goes in to explain to me that the milk tea itself doesn't come with boba which I knew and that's why I paid EXTRA to add them. After that, she rips the cover, spills out all the ice , adds in the boba, spills the drink all over her hands, rinses her hands with water, doesn't wipe them and then grabs my drink. She out the cover on and hands me my drink which was somehow was covered in a caramel like sauce and my whole cup was soaking wet. I mean like why couldn't she just wipe them. The boba was also so disgusting and bitter and lukewarm. I would of asked to add ice but I was scared to even ask her for anything else. Anyways don't come here or maybe try a different location because the customer service is soo bad and also the drink. Very disappointed. read more

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Kelly A.

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The Tea was good and they did have a lot of good choices. If I ever decided to go back, it would be just for the tea tho and to see their Seasonal flavors , however that being said I wouldn't ever get the food again. I ended up getting a Waffle and it took. No joke. 40 minutes. I ordered at 4:55 and didn't receive it until it 5:35. When I was sitting there it seems like a few other people were also having trouble with the waffle as well. Even if it did take a minute for them to make, I would have at least liked a heads up or some sort of notification of a wait time. read more

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Julie Y.

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We went into the store when it opened at 11am on a Monday. I ordered from the kiosk. After 10 minutes, a staff told us that they didn't have taro ice cream. So we opted for oolong and matcha twist. Unfortunately, they forgot to turn on the ice cream machine so we had to wait another 5 minutes. The ice cream was good and so was the boba. If you're not in a hurry, you'd be fine. There's a lot on the menu so much to choose from. read more

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Luke G.

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Food 5 star Service 5 star Ambiance 4 star I've been their 20-30 times. Always good. So good I bought a bubble waffle machine and tried to make my own. read more

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Gennie L.

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i always love coming to gong cha - it never disappoints! i always order the classic pearl milk tea. i've also gotten the brown sugar milk tea, which is also pretty good! the baristas at this location are extremely nice and professional. they always greet you with a smile and are willing to help. parking can be hard to find since it's on newbury street. it's definitely easier to get there by the green line. i definitely want to try their waffles next time! overall rating: 10/10 read more

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Sally H.

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One of my favorite! I tried the pumpkin soft serve delicious. The service is excellent.

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Kim Y.

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Location is so convenient, so nice to just stop and grab a drink then go shopping! The service is always friendly and fast! But most importantly the boba drinks are A+! Recently, I hosted my wedding and wanted to have a late night boba station. These people delivered! It was the hit of the night. Everyone had their boba drinks and was lighting up the dance floor! It was too cute! I only wish I took more pictures of my boba station! Thank you guys! I highly recommend to my friends and family. read more

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Kai L.

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This one is located on the lower level of one of the brownstones on Newbury Street. I recommend the lemon aiyu with white pearl ($6.25 w/o tax) 70% sugar as the drinks run sweet at this store. Toppings range from $0.75 to $1 so pick a drink with toppings already to keep the price reasonable. Service is prompt and the drinks come pretty quick. Plenty of seats inside and outside. I do not believe there is a bathroom for this location. read more

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Samantha A.

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Speedy and easy service but when I got a strawberry milk tea today it was somewhat strange. Instead of other strawberry milk teas where the whole product is strawberry flavored it looked like there was just bits of some artificial(?) strawberry added to a different type of bubble tea at the bottom. It wasn't terrible but it wasn't great. When I got brown sugar tea before it was nice, though. read more

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Alex O.

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I really like everything I've tried. I never been disappointed, my favorite is the brown sugar milk tea. A little bit pricey compared to the others in the city , worth it though . read more

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Nicole B.

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Jason was great! This is a cool location. The staff are friendly and kind. I will be back when I stay again on Newbury. I got the mango slush thing with mango pearls. read more

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Everyone who works here is so kind and genuine! The boba is always so good and you don't have to wait very long for it.

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Loretta H.

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The milk tea was excellent as was the boba! Boba has Good consistency and sweetened the right amount. Friendly staff. Cute neighborhood!

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I am unimpressed with this bubble tea. As always, I ordered a Thai milk tea which turned out to be $7.22 for a medium(!?!???). I'm sure the crazy prices are because this location is on Newbury but still that's absurd. The tea tastes like sweet milk whol the boba is unsweet. read more

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More info about Gong Cha

270 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02116
Back Bay
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(617) 208-8249
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Hours

What time does Gong Cha open?

Gong Cha opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Gong Cha close?

Gong Cha closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Gong Cha take credit cards?

Yes, Gong Cha takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Gong Cha have catering options?

Yes, Gong Cha does have catering options.

Does Gong Cha have a drive thru?

No, Gong Cha does not have a drive thru.

Indoor Amenities

Does Gong Cha allow dogs?

Yes, Gong Cha allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Gong Cha have bike parking?

Yes, Gong Cha has bike parking.

Does Gong Cha have outdoor seating?

Yes, Gong Cha has outdoor seating options.

Does Gong Cha have parking?

Yes, Gong Cha has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Gong Cha wheelchair accessible?

No, Gong Cha is not wheelchair accessible.

Does Gong Cha have free WiFi?

Yes, Gong Cha has free WiFi.

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Chicha San Chen

4.7(166 reviews)

0.3 mi

passionfruit green tea - 10/10…read more review yayyy got to try chicha sen chan at last!!! i considered moving to boston already but this might have been the biggest selling point. the tea i got was not very sweet and did not have an artificial taste, which i really liked. it had a fresh earthy flavor with natural sweetness from the passionfruit. it was a really refreshing beverage to hydrate and recharge with. i initially did not plan to stop in so i didn't consider the tea tasting event they offer but i really wish i had registered :') oh well, next time!! a very cute and interesting space! there are nice tea related decorations and even a tea bar where they offer tastings. even though i went closer to closing, the cafe was packed with almost no available tables or seating. there was a clean restroom available-- just ask the cashiers for a code. definitely a good pit stop to check out while shopping at newbury street!

High quality boba shop that really stands out from the usual spots. The tea tastes fresh and well…read morebrewed, and you can tell they pay attention to the details with texture and flavor. Drinks feel more refined than your typical milk tea place. Only wish the cup sizes were a bit bigger because I finish them way too fast. Definitely worth stopping by if you are in the area.

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Hey Tea

4.3(73 reviews)

2.5 mi•Allston/Brighton

I love HeyTea! Still my favorite location to go to in MA…read more I've experienced the least amount of problems here, compared to the other two (Newbury St. & Natick). PLUS, they close later than both. I have this bad habit of going here almost every time I have a meal in the area LOL. The addiction is real! I love that they keep adding new drinks to their menu... keeps it interesting. My favorite is still the Mango Coconut Boom but I'm a fan of most of their new drinks, like the Golden Oolong Yuzu & their King Jasmine Guava! I tried the Pistachio Cloud Jasmine Coconut, as well, and it's super similar to one of my favorites from MollyTea. I prefer the one from MollyTea more w/ champaca tea. Since their opening here, I have tried almost all of the drinks & their mango coconut boom is STILL superior! Highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys mango. It is pretty much their version of mango pomelo sago (they have a version with pomelo but I like it without). SO GOOD! ***Pro tip: order ahead of time via HeyTea app. This is a lifesaver, since the wait time is pretty atrocious most days still. Usually takes ~20 min to be ready.

Hey Tea is deserving of the hype! Ordering ahead on their app is a lifesaver (vs waiting 20+ mins…read morein line). The app's UI is easy to use. The wait time estimates are relatively accurate too. Menu-wise, they have a nice variety of both fruity and creamy flavors. Definitely easy to find something for everyone's palette. I really enjoyed their Grape Boom Drink! The sweetness level was perfectly not too sweet with plenty of freshness from the actual grapes. Their Mango Sago Drink was also great but a bit too heavy. If you're looking for more refreshing drinks, definitely go for their fruity options.

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Teazzi Tea Shop - Boston

4.2(108 reviews)

1.1 mi•Chinatown

I got the Four Seasons Oolong Milk Tea (70% sweet and light ice) and I tried some of my friend's…read moreAmber Oolong (25% sweet and regular ice). The milk tea is pretty good. The tea flavor is strong and fragrant. I just did not like that my drink was fairly lukewarm. I understand that I ordered light ice, but I've done this at other boba places and my drink is still usually decently cool. I personally liked the Amber Oolong better. I wanted the deep roast, but they were sold out. I didn't try any of the boba or any toppings, as I usually do not no matter where I go. The oats in the boba is an interesting concept. It's pretty much self-service. You order from the kiosk and they call your order when it's ready. The staff doesn't really acknowledge you otherwise. It's located within another store selling some cute things. Overall the menu is small and simple, and the drinks are pretty good and the tea tastes high quality.

A no frills bubble tea store with an attached cream puff store…read more I only got the bubble tea and it was good. The tea was pronounced and not too sweet with 30% sugars the pearls were a nice texture.

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Heytea

3.4(62 reviews)

0.1 mi•Back Bay

The service here is amazing. I would recommend this location over the Allston location 100%z Can't…read morewait to come back soon.

This location is just as small as the Allston one. I missed it and had to back track. Same quality…read moreas the Allston location. I decided to try the tiramisu milk tea, aside from the usual drinks I get, and it's not really my cup of tea. Reminds me of the milk tea I got from Tbaar that tasted like chocolate rice krispies. Aside from that, service was courteous and friendly, and my usual drinks like kale tea and coconut mango boom were all really good.

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Tea Do - Boston

3.9(766 reviews)

1.2 mi•Chinatown

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This is my favorite boba spot in Chinatown While you do…read morehave to navigate uneven broken steps to get to it, the boba is fresh, the drinks are great. I have tried other spots and always come back to tea do.

Got the most basic thing, a black milk tea with boba. It was pretty solid, thought the milk felt a…read morelittle watery. I enjoy that they have Jenga games!

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Bloome Fruit Tea

4.2(148 reviews)

0.1 mi•Back Bay

I've been a fan of Yifang bubble tea for several years. I dont know when they changed their name to…read moreBloome, but I'm glad their drinks are still top-notch even if ownership may have changed along with the name. I got a winter melon milk tea. The employee was really generous with giving out the tapioca. I was lucky enough to get seating in front of the windows too. So that I could stare outside as I sipped my drink. And stare at the bubble tea competition, zero&, across the street.

Quick service in a cute shop. This place was the only one without a very long line for tea so we…read morewanted to try it! I got the peach iced matcha which was yummy but tasted like artificial peach. I was also sad to see that their matcha wasn't made fresh and came out of a squirt bottle. It tasted pretty good but could have been fresher for both the fruit and the matcha flavors. I probably wouldn't try again.

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Matcha Café Maiko

4.6(303 reviews)

0.8 mi•Fenway

This hidden gem of a Japanese matcha shop near MFA has a history evident in its decor. It's…read moredefinitely run by Japanese (not Chinese), which is quite rare. They offer four types of ice cream: matcha, hojicha, ube, and yuzu. There are flavor restrictions (see menu) for mixes, but you can have any combination. A cup costs $7.75 and is enough for two people. Matcha Soft Served Ice Cream: It looked ordinary, but the taste was authentic and pure, with a rich, bitter and fragrant aroma. For most palates, it might even be a bit too bitter. According to the shop, they use matcha from Harima Garden播磨園, Uji宇治. The texture was also very smooth. Ube Soft Served Ice Cream: After seeing the annual "Art in Bloom", I felt the taro flavor was more suitable for the blooming flowers of spring. Spring should be sweet, not bitter! It also had a very pure and natural flavor, not too sweet, but very fragrant. Its texture was a bit smoother than the matcha one. I'd love to try the parfait and drinks next time! However, you need to pick up your food at the counter yourself, and it gets crowded and chaotic on weekends.

Never had good matcha until I came here!! If you go please try their croffles, I've tried other…read moreplaces and none are as soft and good as this.

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Cha Kung Fong

4.2(80 reviews)

1.0 mi•Chinatown

Came for a small mid-afternoon snack since I rarely see Taiwanese food…read more Got a large popcorn chicken and a milk tea with tapioca. The portion size for the large popcorn chicken surprised me. The milk tea with their golden tapioca was the highlight of my midday snack aside from my dining company though. The interior of the restaurant was full of parents with young children and kids coming in after school.

Stopped by for a boba while walking to Chinatown. I ordered the orange jasmine tea with QQ jelly -…read morehalf sugar and less ice. My drink came out really fast and it was the perfect drink to quench my thirst after walking. I really liked the orange flavor and the little bits of jelly were fun to chew on. Overall a really refreshing drink! Lots of seating inside and I really liked their music. However it was very warm inside. I don't think they had the AC on so it was pretty uncomfortable and my drink melted really quickly. They had a small fan in the corner but it didn't help much.

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Ten One Tea House

4.0(183 reviews)

0.0 mi•Back Bay

Ten One Tea House on Newbury Street is easily one of the most popular tea spots in the Back Bay…read morearea of Boston. We stopped by while walking around Newbury Street and ordered the Peach Lemon Oolong, which turned out to be incredibly refreshing. The drink had a light oolong tea base with a bright peach and lemon flavor that made it perfect for a warm day. The place was fully packed with people waiting for drinks, which shows how much locals and visitors love it. Even with the crowd, the drink was definitely worth the wait. The menu has a lot of creative tea combinations, and it's a great place to stop for a refreshing drink while exploring Newbury Street. If you enjoy tea drinks or are looking for something different from the usual coffee spots in Boston, Ten One Tea House is definitely worth trying.

Ten One Tea House in Back Bay is a great spot for boba…read more The drinks are well made, and you can really tell they care about quality. What stood out most is that they use real taro, which makes a huge difference in flavor compared to the usual powdered version. Everything tastes more natural and less overly sweet, which I really appreciated. Definitely a go to if you are in the area and want a solid, high quality tea drink!

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TeaByTheSea

4.5(63 reviews)

2.5 mi•East Boston

Tea by the Sea is a waterfront retreat where crafted drinks meet comfort and calm. From bubble and…read moreboba tea to matcha, coffee, smoothies, fruit slushes and desserts, every offering is meant to be enjoyed at an unhurried pace. Each drink is tailored to personal taste, with adjustable sugar and ice levels, and the option to enjoy beverages warm or hot. Guests are welcomed into a cozy lounge or invited outdoors to the spectacular, year-round waterfront patio--an amazing place to take in sweeping views of Boston. The experience is completed by a very friendly staff, excellent tea, and prices that feel refreshingly fair. Whether you're stopping by for a casual visit or settling in for a longer stay, it's a place for fun times, relaxed conversations, and moments worth lingering over.

I just watched the girl behind the counter blow her nose into a napkin in front of the toppings,…read morethen use the same napkin to wipe down the counter where the toppings are. She was making my drink. I just walked out leaving it there. I cannot believe what I saw. EDIT Based on Owner Response: So if you watched, you'd see me standing staring open mouthed watching through the blue glass, look around to see if anyone else was seeing what I was, then LEAVE WITHOUT THE DRINK I PAID FOR because of what I saw. I understand you're doing what you need to for your business, but don't try to make it seem like I imagined it. She blew her nose and used the napkin to clean up empty Yakult containers and wipe the counter down. She was not wearing gloves. Repeatedly touched her hair and face and was texting in between tasks. You might now want see through walls for your kitchen.