Craving bubble tea?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable hot spots in Irvine, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture when such cravings strike.
1. Bambu
Topping the list is Bambu. Located at 14775 Jeffrey Road, Suite B, in El Camino Real, the spot is the highest-rated cheap bubble tea spot in Irvine, boasting 4.5 stars out of 994 reviews on Yelp. Its offerings also include juices and smoothies.
2. Lollicup
Next up is the Business District's Lollicup, at 2700 Alton Parkway, Suite 119. With four stars out of 1,239 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score coffee and tea and bubble tea has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-priced option. Flavors include strawberry mint mojito and matcha milk tea.
3. Ha Long Vietnamese Cuisine
West Park's Ha Long Vietnamese Cuisine, located at 3850 Barranca Parkway, Suite D, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable Vietnamese spot, which offers noodles and bubble tea, four stars out of 777 reviews. This family-owned restaurant also offers breakfast, lunch and dinner.
4. Snow Monster
Snow Monster, a spot to score desserts, ice cream and bubble tea in University Town Center, is another cheap go-to, with four stars out of 695 Yelp reviews. The eco-friendly shop uses reusable glass jars and reusable glass and metal straws. Head over to 4255 Campus Drive, Suite A124, to see for yourself.
5. Sunmerry Bakery
Finally, over in El Camino Real, check out Sunmerry Bakery, which has earned four stars out of 491 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the bakery, which offers bubble tea, along with coffee, tea and more, by heading over to 14805 Jeffrey Road, Suite E.
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