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Best Bubble tea Cafes in Manhattan, NYC (2026)

Top-rated bubble tea cafes across 22 Manhattan neighborhoods. Ranked by ratings, reviews, and vibe.

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Manhattan is home to 50+ rated bubble tea cafes spanning 22 neighborhoods. Koo Tea in Upper East Side leads the pack with a 5.0-star rating, but standout spots can be found from Little Italy to Upper East Side and beyond.

Prices range from $ to $$, so there’s something for every budget. Whether you’re planning a date night, meeting up with friends, or exploring solo, this page covers the best bubble tea cafes in New York City — ranked by ratings, reviews, and real vibe data.

Chinatown6 spots

1
Zai Pin Food House
★ 5.00Indoor/Outdoor
2
ChaHalo 茶话弄-China Town
★ 4.90Indoor/Outdoor
3
TEAPULSE - Chinatown | 悸动 - 唐人街店
★ 4.80Indoor
4
Befine Cha 百分茶
★ 4.80Indoor
5
Molly Tea (Manhattan Chinatown)
★ 4.7589 reviews$Indoor
6
Chicha San Chen
★ 4.51,221 reviewsIndoor

Little Italy5 spots

1
TEAPULSE - Canal St
★ 4.9105 reviewsIndoor
2
Solely Tea
★ 4.8191 reviews$Indoor
3
Jooy Tea Shoppe
★ 4.70Indoor
4
Zhen Pin Café
★ 4.50Indoor
5
I’Milky - Chinatown
★ 4.50Indoor

Upper East Side4 spots

1
Koo Tea
★ 5.00Indoor
2
Boba Whale Hunter
★ 4.90Indoor
3
Boba Whale
★ 4.6166 reviews$Indoor
4
ViVi Bubble Tea
★ 4.4369 reviews$Indoor

Hell's Kitchen4 spots

1
TP TEA 茶湯會 (Columbus Circle, NY)
★ 4.90Indoor
2
Her Boba
★ 4.60Indoor
3
MIXUE
★ 4.50Indoor
4
Modern Tea Shop
★ 4.5305 reviews$Indoor

Gramercy4 spots

1
N25 Nitro Tea
★ 4.80Indoor
2
MooMooChaa
★ 4.50Indoor
3
Möge Tee
★ 4.40Indoor
4
FIFTYLAN UNION SQUARE
★ 4.40Indoor

Midtown3 spots

1
Silly goose tea
★ 5.01 reviewsIndoor
2
CoCo Bubble Tea
★ 4.9117 reviewsIndoor
3
I’Milky 沐白 - Midtown
★ 4.5781 reviews$Indoor

NoHo3 spots

1
He He Cha
★ 4.8511 reviews$Indoor
2
CHOJÍ
★ 4.60Indoor
3
Wanpo Tea Shop
★ 4.5268 reviews$Indoor

Flatiron3 spots

1
Sweetea
★ 4.7334 reviews$Indoor
2
FIFTYLAN KOREATOWN
★ 4.50Indoor
3
JOOY TEA SHOPPE (UNION SQUARE)
★ 4.4122 reviews$Indoor

East Village2 spots

1
Boongs Cafe
★ 4.959 reviewsIndoor
2
N25 Nitro Tea
★ 4.9234 reviewsIndoor

Murray Hill2 spots

1
QQ Boba Tea
★ 4.731 reviews$Indoor
2
ERYE 二葉 Teashop
★ 4.673 reviews$Indoor

Koreatown2 spots

1
Xing Fu Tang Ktown
★ 4.6465 reviewsIndoor
2
MIXUE
★ 4.50Indoor

Upper West Side2 spots

1
Möge Tee
★ 4.40Indoor
2
ViVi Bubble Tea - Uptown West
★ 4.40Indoor

Greenwich Village1 spots

1
Xing Fu Tang West Village
★ 4.975 reviewsIndoor

SoHo1 spots

1
JQ Milk Tea & Fried Chicken
★ 4.9235 reviews$$Indoor

NoMad1 spots

1
TEAPULSE - Koreatown
★ 4.90Indoor

East Harlem1 spots

1
Teaful
★ 4.80Indoor

Nolita1 spots

1
FIFTYLAN NOLITA
★ 4.719 reviewsIndoor

Tribeca1 spots

1
Chun Yang Tea Tribeca
★ 4.7402 reviews$Indoor

Chelsea1 spots

1
Kettl Tea - Greenpoint
★ 4.6323 reviewsIndoor

Morningside Heights1 spots

1
Ümacha
★ 4.50Indoor

Carnegie Hill1 spots

1
Matchaful
★ 4.5186 reviews$$Indoor/Outdoor

Harlem1 spots

1
Tidal Tea
★ 4.40Indoor

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Chinatown6 spotsLittle Italy5 spotsUpper East Side4 spotsHell's Kitchen4 spotsGramercy4 spotsMidtown3 spotsNoHo3 spotsFlatiron3 spotsEast Village2 spotsMurray Hill2 spots

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best bubble tea cafes in NYC?

Moodap ranks the best bubble tea cafes across 22 Manhattan neighborhoods based on ratings, reviews, and vibe. Top-rated spots include Koo Tea in Upper East Side (5.0★). Take the Mood Match quiz to find the perfect one for your mood in 25 seconds.

How many bubble tea cafes are in Manhattan?

Moodap has 50+ rated bubble tea cafes across Manhattan, spanning neighborhoods like Chinatown, Little Italy, Upper East Side, Hell's Kitchen, Gramercy, and more.

Which neighborhood has the best bubble tea cafes?

Chinatown has the highest concentration of bubble tea cafes with 6+ spots, but great options are found across Manhattan. Use the Mood Match quiz to find the best one near you.

Best bubble tea cafes for a date night in NYC?

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