These Raleigh boba spots prove that bubble tea can be so much more than tea, milk, and boba. Plus, all of these shops, and their pretty drinks, could make for your next great Instagram post.
Bapu Teahouse, Crabtree Valley Mall, 4325 Glenwood Ave., near the Apple Store | Take a break from shopping and grab a drink made with mango and sea salt or a Korean-style corn dog.
Black Ivory Cafe, inside ShabuShabu, 3080 Wake Forest Rd. | Alongside your bubble tea, espresso drink, or boba snow, order an Asian street food-inspired breakfast, like the chicken katsu croissant sandwich.
Boba Brew, Morgan Street Food Hall, 411 W. Morgan St. | As you’re exploring the options at this downtown food hall, sip on a color-changing butterfly flower pea tea drink or colorful smoothie.
Bowlba Cafe, 3607 Falls River Ave., Ste. 117 | In addition to typical bubble tea offerings, order a variety of Asian dishes, from pad thai and ramen to pho.
Budacai, 120 E. Martin St. | This is the first bubble tea restaurant in NC to serve alcohol to go with their bevs. The peaceful environment and boozy teas make this the perfect spot to relax downtown.
Bumble Tea, 3221 Avent Ferry Rd. | This bubble tea shop is the place to bee — try a portable loaded waffle.
Cha House, 3001 Hillsborough St. | Feeling hungry? While sipping on a seasonal rosewater limeade, check out the food menu which includes popcorn chicken and fried pork. Plus, stay for a while and enjoy board games in this spacious cafe.
Champloo Desserts, 8320 Litchford Rd., Ste. 150 | Order an inventive special-tea drink like a Thaifoon with Thai tea and coffee jelly.
Milk Lab, 526 N. West St. | Located in the growing Smoky Hollow, sip on bubble tea favorites + rare teas like Ceylon, Thai green, and Hong Kong-style milk tea.
OMTea Boba & Bites, 3901 Capital Blvd. | Try spam musubi and bulgogi dressed fries alongside specialty smoothies made with avocado, guava, and kumquat.
