10 amazing bubble tea places in Riyadh
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Bubble Tea is one of the most popular drinks in the city, and we don’t know about you, but we’re definitely always looking for the next best one in town. Here are the best bubble tea places in Riyadh.
Bubbles Tree
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Currently operating three locations in Riyadh, Bubbles Tree is a personal favourite of ours. We’d recommend getting the Taro, Matcha, or the original if you’re ordering milk tea, or you can go for fruity options like peach, mango, and strawberries. You can head to Al-Maathar, Al-Manar or Al-Yasmin locations and enjoy.
Bubbles Tree, various locations, daily 8am to 5.30am. @bubblestree_
Balon Bubbles
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Home to all things bubbles, Balon Bubbles is the spot to be for bubble waffles, teas, and smoothies. Currently only available on delivery platforms like Jahez, HungerStation, and TheChefz, and operating an outlet in Jeddah’s City Walk, the venue offers classic flavours like matcha, taro, and an iced salted caramel latte.
Balon, delivery-only, Jahez, TheChefz, and HungerStation. @balon__ksa
Boba Pop
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We think this might be one of the best ones in town too. Boba Pop serves authentic Chinese boba tea and has four locations including Riyadh Park, Al Nakheel, Al Hamra, and Boulevard World and is also available for delivery. Top flavours include brown sugar boba, strawberry, oreo, and taro.
Boba Pop, various locations, Sat to Wed 10am to 11pm, Thu to Fri 10am to midnight. @bobapop_ksa
Chatime
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Now open in Localizer Mall in Tahlia, Chatime recently reopened its doors in the capital. Chatime originally opened in Taiwan in 2005, and now has over 1000 retail outlets across countries like Malaysia, China, India, Macau, Vietnam, and more.
Chatime, Localizer Mall, Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz, Sun to Thu 11am to midnight, Fri 1pm to midnight, Sat 10am to midnight. @chatimeriyadh
Cosmo
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A popular pick country-wide including in Dammam, Khobar, Jeddah, Ahsa, Cosmo Cafe serves coffee, bubble tea and more in its many locations.
Cosmo Cafe, various locations, daily 7am to 11.45pm. @cosmocafe_sa
Gong Cha
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Meet the latest spot for a viral drink, Gong Cha. Coming to Riyadh all the way from Taiwan, Gong Cha serves all means and matters as it pertains to bubble tea and boba. Setting up shop in The View Mall, this is where you need to go for a quick pick me up.
Gong Cha, King Abdul Aziz, Thr View, daily 10am to midnight. @gongchaksa
Happy Bear Milk Tea
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Why not pop on over to Happy Bear Milk Tea? The venue is straight from Taiwan and serves authentic bubble tea in all sorts of flavours like Oreo cheesecake, winter melon, and coffee. If you’re after some low-carb options, you can try out the matcha, cocoa or almond teas. The cutesy space’s decor is largely inspired by BTS’s popular Line Friends’ characters BT21. Sip on tea and snap shots with Chimmy, Tata, and Cooky.
Happy Bear Milk Tea, Prince Musaad Bin Abdulaziz St, As Sulimaniyah, Sat to Thu noon to 10pm, Fri 1pm to 11pm. Tel: 050 195 9543. @happybearmilktea
YaoYao Bubble Tea
Located in Panorama Mall, YaoYao Bubble Tea is another local favourite. The Panda-bear-themed spot serves all the classic flavours like matcha, taro, and more. Peckish? Grab a waffle to go while you’re there.
YaoYao Bubble Tea, Panorama Mall, Al Mathar Ash Shamali, Sat to Thu 9am to midnight, Fri 1pm to 1am. @yaoyaobubbletea
Tiger Sugar
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If you haven’t heard, Taiwan’s famous and best black sugar boba milk tea is now in Riyadh (with three locations). Each cup is coated with brown sugar, and when milk is poured in, the drinks resemble the stripes of a tiger. The result? A glorious celebration of milky sweetness and flavourful teas. New to Tiger Sugar? We suggest trying black sugar milk with boba and cream mousse.
Tiger Sugar, Park Avenue, Qurtubah, Riyadh 13248, daily 9am to 1am. @tigersugar.ksa
Whoa Tea
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One of the only authentically Chinese tea and cake shops in Riyadh, Whoa Tea is one of the most popular spots for a little sweet treat. After going viral on social media for its top drinks including Avocado Cheese Cream Tea and Grape Cheese Cream Tea, Whoa Tea is nestled deep in Sulimaniyah and serves incredible desserts too.
Whoa Tea, PM2V+H22, As Sulimaniyah, daily 2pm to 1am. @whoa_tea