Hoboken
Vivi Bubble Tea {117 Washington Street}
vivi bubble tea
This is a long-standing East Coast bubble tea franchise offering a variety of bubble tea and classic Taiwanese street snacks. If you are a milk lover, get their hearty milk drinks {called “Moo” or “Latte” on the menu} made from lactose-free milk.
Kung Fu Tea {536 Washington Street}
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This is probably Hoboken’s oldest bubble tea shop. It has an all-inclusive menu offering every flavor you can think of for bubble tea. Also check it out for seasonal flavors or special Asian snacks, such as milky egg waffles.
This is a nice addition to Hoboken’s tea shops. People love it for its milk foam tops, and the creamy, rich, slightly cheesy froth balances well with the sweet tea base {plus, it will leave a nice “mustache” on your face}.
Jersey City
CoCo Fresh Tea + Juice {420 Grand Street}
coco tea jersey city
This is one of the oldest East Coast franchises that has been popular among Asian students and young professionals for years. They offer some of the most traditional milk tea and fruit tea options. No fancy flavors, but it’s hard to go wrong with the classics.
Babo Teahouse {10 River Drive South}
babo tea house jersey city
This is an independent bubble tea shop with an expansive drink menu. Go for their “cold signature flavors” that combine creative, refreshing fruit smoothie with chewy tapioca bubbles. They also have a decent-sized menu offering Asian-influenced quick bites and fast-casual meals.
Caffe Bene X Nima Milk Tea {564 Washington Boulevard}
cafe bene newport
This is a relatively new addition to the Jersey City Asian food scene. The young, passionate proprietor/owner opened the shop driven by her obsession with tea. A must-try is their rich, creamy, slightly malty taro milk tea. Or get their refreshing fruit tea if you want something a bit lighter.
Cafe Pilipino {530 Newark Avenue}
cafe pilipino jersey city
This is a no-frills Filipino eatery offering tropical fruit-infused bubble teas. There are also other Filipino delicacies on the menu, such as crispy fish or peanut-based meat stews, a rare find in this area.
Tea NJ {262 Newark Avenue}
tea nj jersey city
This is a creative vegan-friendly cafe in downtown Jersey City. Their large drink menu includes a decent selection of classic flavors of bubble tea. Other interesting items on the menu include hearty vegan pastries and a list of Ecuadorian-influenced comfort food.
Source: https://www.hobokengirl.com/bubble-tea-hoboken-jersey-city/
