Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Tiger Sugar

    4.2 (568 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

    Order Tiger Sugar Takeout or Delivery

    Tiger Sugar Photos

    Business Info

    TIGER SUGAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Tiger Sugar

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Brown sugar boba + pearl milk with cream mousse, golden oolong tea with boba, 2 cream puffs
    Sammi K.

    I've had tiger sugar before at another location so I know any brown sugar drink from here is going to be sweet. This time around, I ordered with less sugar and it was still a bit too sweet for my liking but bearable. Boba was soft and chewy and I love that they don't charge extra for lactose-free milk or milk alternatives! There was also a deal on their kiosk where you could get a free golden oolong tea if you ordered $10+ so I ordered my brown sugar boba milk and 2 cream puffs. I gave those to my friend so I can't speak to those. I took a point off for the girl behind the counter. She seemed like she hated her job. I went up to her when I got a text saying my order was ready. I stood at the counter waiting for her to look at me but she just kept doing her thing and pretty much ignored my existence. I showed her my phone telling her my ordering number and she just stood there without a smile. I saw the order on the counter so I just took it. Customer service is important for any restaurant/shop and just that encounter alone will deter me from coming back.

    Thomas L.

    It's a nice place to get a drink in Chinatown. We had a black sugar drink and cream puffs. The cream puff was surprisingly good. I liked how it was made with a crunchy layer and filled with tasty cream. I would definitely return if I go to Chinatown again. Service was quick and friendly. The ambiance is a small shop with some benches but no tables.

    Jin Hao Y.

    The boba itself is decent. Tiger Sugar is generally on the much sweeter side for boba so have to pick low sugar or it feels excessively sweet. I went during CNY so it was very crowded with a long wait after ordering. There isn't really much seating in the store so everyone was just crowding around waiting for their drink. There is also a dessert store within the same building so if you can grab a table, you can have yourself a nice date but that is about it.

    Ordering kiosk
    CeCee S.

    Milk tea boba served hot or cold. You order from a kiosk. I got the brown sugar hot. It was smooth and creamy. The flavors blended well . Great drinks to quickly pick up and go.

    Brown Sugar Milk Tea with Oat Milk
    Andy N.

    So many of my New York friends were raving about Tiger Sugar as having some of the best boba in town. I've had them before in the Bay Area but figured I'd stop by to remind myself why they are so good. Simply put - the boba here is definitely some of the best you'll ever have. By that, I mean the actual tapioca pearls. They were soft, chewy, and sugary enough to even be great on its own. For my drink itself, you can't go wrong with a classic Brown Sugar Milk Tea. They offer Oatly as a non-dairy milk option which was perfect for me. You order at the kiosk and the drink comes out very quickly. You really can't go wrong with Tiger Sugar no matter where in the world.

    She's my besssss fren
    Amanda G.

    I first tried Tiger Sugar during a pickup event and I fell in love with their bevvies. I like the fact that you can adjust the sweetness level, as I am not one who regularly enjoys overly sweet drinks or desserts. They have an efficient system, with a counter or kiosks from which to order, making customer turnaround time pretty decent. They don't have much space but they did manage to set up ample temporary seating, but be prepared to have a booty in your face, or someone in your personal space. If you're like you, you'll probably just order and leave. I ordered at the kiosk and waited. My order took about five minutes before it was ready. The guy at the counter wasn't very friendly. I ordered four drinks and he called out my number and just left them on the counter. I had to ask for a bag. I'm not sure how many arms he thought I had but I'm used to either being given a bag or asked if I would like one. He seemed annoyed that I asked for a bag. It was a weird encounter, but nevertheless, my family and I enjoyed the drinks. I went with the brown sugar matcha latte with boba and cream mousse, and my son got the brown sugar boba and pearl with tiger jelly and cream mousse. I got their brown sugar boba and pearl coffee latte for hubbs because he loves iced coffee, and I got my Little their boba with chocolate chips, which she liked. I haven't had their boba drinks in some time but I can say that I've tasted better at lesser known places. Tiger Sugar has a following so I'm sure they'll be around for the duration.

    Sarah N.

    This was my first time trying Tiger Sugar, though I've known about it for a few years. Since they're known for their brown sugar drinks, I decided to try the one with tapioca pearls, coffee jelly, and foam on top. I got 30 percent sugar and thought it was the perfect sweetness level. I was also surprised how much I enjoyed this drink as someone who always gets milk tea and never just milk. I will say the syrup does taste like molasses, which took some getting used to for me. Overall, yummy drinks, but keep in mind the interior is very small and there are only so many seats + no bathroom so it's more of a to-go place.

    ##5. Brown Sugar Boba Pudding Milk w. Cream Mousse
    Jess W.

    I have had this 6 times. We got the #5: pudding, boba, cream, and brown sugar. With Oat milk. Large. $8. Wait is always a little longer. Albeit 0 tea, the liquid (milk) is tasty. The signature drinks are brown sugar milk drinks and NOT milk tea. Price is high if you just think about it as milk and no tea. Boba is too soft. Highly recommend the LESS sugar. The regular is TOO sweet IMHO.

    Li W.

    I really like this spot! I usually get their well-known brown sugar milk tea with boba, and it's delicious. Last time I got their fresh taro with boba drink and that was alright, the taro plus boba combo didn't really hit the spot and it was slightly strange haha (even though the texture was good). Would definitely come back.

    Brown Sugar Caf Latte & Cream Mousse
    Amelia C.

    Tiger sugar never disappoints. Bobas were soft, chewy, and sugary. My Brown Sugar Caf Latte & Cream Mousse was creamy and had a strong coffee flavor.

    Mango Sago Drink. 2/5. IG: @amei.eats
    Alex M.

    (Mango Sago: 67.5% | D) - This drink actually tastes quite nice, translating a classic dessert into boba. Unfortunately, there are several technical problems with this drink: first, the toppings make up 50% of the cup, and ice makes up another 25%, leaving only 25% for the actual drink.. the toppings need to be reduced to make room for a better balance; and second, the paper straw here is not designed to be sharp enough to pierce through the plastic of the cup, which seems to be of stronger quality than other places.. furthermore.. the straw has poor suction power and makes consumption of the drink difficult. (Overall: 75% | C) - The actual restaurant itself is spacious and has good decoration, including this massive plush tiger for good photos!

    Kiran Y.

    Usual tiger sugar franchise with the great taste and bobas.. I really enjoy the tiger coffee bubble tea and the chocolate malt bubble tea Location is in the super crowded China town on canal street main road

    Elite perk!
    Nandita K.

    Came here to pick up my Elite Perk :) They have really great boba tea!! I'm not a big caffeine consumer and have usually found boba teas to be a little too strong and not sweet enough for my taste but absolutely LOVED my tea here!! The drink is smooth, just sweet enough with plenty of texture coming from the boba and the tiger jelly. The boba is perfectly chewy but I found the jelly to be mostly flavorless. It's also great visually with the 'stripes'. The place has kiosks you order from and then pick up the drink from the counter. For someone that rarely drinks coffee or tea, I honestly really enjoyed my drink and am looking forward to my next time there!

    Tiger mascot

    See all

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tiger Sugar B.

    Tiger Sugar B.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tiger Sugar B.

    Tiger Sugar B.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tiger Sugar B.

    Tiger Sugar B.

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 2
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tiger Sugar B.

    Tiger Sugar B.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tiger Sugar B.

    Tiger Sugar B.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Andy N.
    1115
    2663
    7137

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tiger Sugar B.

    Tiger Sugar B.

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Amanda G.
    1466
    1607
    15474

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tiger Sugar B.

    Tiger Sugar B.

    Helpful 9
    Thanks 0
    Love this 8
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mayvon C.
    53
    40
    46

    9 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tiger Sugar B.

    Tiger Sugar B.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tiger Sugar B.

    Tiger Sugar B.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tiger Sugar B.

    Tiger Sugar B.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Li W.
    126
    692
    1536

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tiger Sugar B.

    Tiger Sugar B.

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tiger Sugar B.

    Tiger Sugar B.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tiger Sugar B.

    Tiger Sugar B.

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tiger Sugar B.

    Tiger Sugar B.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tiger Sugar B.

    Tiger Sugar B.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tiger Sugar B.

    Tiger Sugar B.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tiger Sugar B.

    Tiger Sugar B.

    Helpful 7
    Thanks 0
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tiger Sugar B.

    Tiger Sugar B.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tiger Sugar B.

    Tiger Sugar B.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tiger Sugar B.

    Tiger Sugar B.

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tiger Sugar B.

    Tiger Sugar B.

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Rina D.
    190
    642
    3030

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tiger Sugar B.

    Tiger Sugar B.

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tiger Sugar B.

    Tiger Sugar B.

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tiger Sugar B.

    Tiger Sugar B.

    Helpful 16
    Thanks 0
    Love this 15
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tiger Sugar B.

    Tiger Sugar B.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tiger Sugar B.

    Tiger Sugar B.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tiger Sugar B.

    Tiger Sugar B.

    Helpful 8
    Thanks 0
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tiger Sugar B.

    Tiger Sugar B.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tiger Sugar B.

    Tiger Sugar B.

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tiger Sugar B.

    Tiger Sugar B.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Audrey T.
    6
    362
    25028

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tiger Sugar B.

    Tiger Sugar B.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tiger Sugar B.

    Tiger Sugar B.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tiger Sugar B.

    Tiger Sugar B.

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tiger Sugar B.

    Tiger Sugar B.

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kim X.
    323
    829
    1421

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tiger Sugar B.

    Tiger Sugar B.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tiger Sugar B.

    Tiger Sugar B.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tiger Sugar B.

    Tiger Sugar B.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 15

    Tiger Sugar Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Tiger Sugar

    Is there lactose-free milk?

    Unfortunately we do not have lactose free options at this time but we will in the near future. Thank you

    Is Yelp the only platform where I can order for pickup? It looks like postmates, grubhub, seamless, etc. only offer delivery. Can someone confirm?

    Yelp is one of the many platforms that offer pick-up. On other platforms such as postmates, you need to select the "Pickup" option.

    Confirming that "pearl" is standard size regular tapioca and "boba" is the smaller one... followed the reply I got on my review and got small tapioca?

    Hey Jenna, to answer your question, boba is the standard size and pearls are the smaller one. Hope that helps!

    So they have vegan milks, like coconut or oat?

    Sadly, they don't. I've only seen them use the Horizon Organic whole milk. No non dairy alternatives

    View All 5 Questions

    You might also consider

    Daily Provisions - Union Square - Donut. IG: @_emwong_

    Daily Provisions - Union Square

    4.3(677 reviews)
    1.5 mi•Gramercy, Flatiron
    •$$

    Stopped by Daily Provisions to order breakfast on a Wednesday morning. There's seating indoors…read more(with low back stools) and seating out front (about four tables). I had to run to work after an appointment so I ordered for takeout. The person taking my order was friendly. I opted for the Lumberjack and a black cold brew. I received the drink very quickly, with a short wait for the sandwich. While waiting, one member of the staff stocking up supplies on the side started chatting with me and then she offered to check up on my sandwich. She came out with it shortly thereafter. She was very friendly and helpful. The sandwich held up well during my 15-minute commute to the office. It is a really indulgent sandwich, with each bite revealing the sweetness and butteriness of the maple crueller, the saltiness of the thick cut bacon, and the savoriness of the cheese and the eggs as the yolks popped. I sipped the cold brew in between bites to cut the richness. It was a very satisfying meal. The Lumberjack is not something I would recommend you eat every day, but it's good as an occasional treat. In the past I've ordered lunch from Daily Provisions via delivery (the "Chefy" salad and the chicken milanese with arugula salad are my favorites), but I might start adding other breakfast sandwiches to the mix.

    I've been here a few times but today I finally came early enough to try the famed Lumberjack, a…read moreB.E.C. sandwiched between a maple cruller. It's delicious. The peppery, thick bacon and the quite sweet, icing-topped cruller are a beautiful study in contrasts. The egg was nicely runny. I will say that's it's definitely not a good on-the-go sandwich, as it falls apart easily. However, I don't think this is a great spot for coffee. I was a bit underwhelmed by my latte, which tasted more like thin drip coffee than a rich, strong espresso. I also think they could offer more sweetener options.

    Photos
    Daily Provisions - Union Square - Baked treats display

    Baked treats display

    Daily Provisions - Union Square - Cinnamon cruller

    Cinnamon cruller

    Daily Provisions - Union Square - Exterior

    See all

    Exterior

    La Cabra - Pain Suisse

    La Cabra

    4.5(505 reviews)
    1.0 mi•East Village
    •$$

    The Cardamom Latte (9/10) was almost perfect. I got it with oat milk, which made it nice and nutty…read more The espresso was on the lighter side, so I wished it had a richer, stronger espresso flavor, but it was still really satisfying and not too sweet. The Almond Croissant (7/10) had an amazing flaky crust, dense interior, and crispy almonds on top. Honestly, probably the best almond croissant I've had texture-wise, but I'm not a huge fan of almond paste in the middle, which is probably just because I'm not really an almond croissant person. The Cardamom Bun (8.5/10) was the best cardamom bun I've ever had!! The bread was super soft and pillowy, almost like a dinner roll, but the outside was caramelized and had so much cardamom flavor. It was perfectly sweet and I could genuinely eat so many of these. This one made me love cardamom buns, and I'm not sure if any others will top it. Vibes were a 9.5/10. The space felt like I was in a cafe in Japan. Service was fine.

    Always a line in NYC, and of course at the renowned La Cabra we knew there would be a wait on a…read moreSunday morning around 10:30 AM. We got the cardamom bun and pain suisse pastries and an iced americano.. and if there's anything you take away from this review.. it's that you come here .. you HAVE to try at least one pastry or else why would you go??? The cardamom bun is La Cabra's signature laminated cardamom bun , and the pain suisse (my personal fav) was so delicious!!! I also bought some beans to take home: Yacuri - Geisha from Ecuador and La Papaya - Bourbon

    Photos
    La Cabra - Matcha latte

    Matcha latte

    La Cabra - Cardamom bun

    Cardamom bun

    La Cabra - Seasonal choux (lemon cream w/ mint and blueberry compote)

    See all

    Seasonal choux (lemon cream w/ mint and blueberry compote)

    Tiger Sugar - bubbletea - Updated September 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...