Minneapolis/ Food & Drinks
Published on November 27, 2019
Minneapolis' 4 favorite spots for inexpensive bubble teaBambu. | Photo: Ashley C./Yelp

Need more bubble tea in your life?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable bubble tea hot spots in Minneapolis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.

1. My Huong Kitchen

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Topping the list is My Huong Kitchen. Located at 2718 Nicollet Ave., Suite 101B, in Whittier, the Vietnamese spot, which offers bubble tea and juices and smoothies, is the highest-rated affordable bubble tea spot in Minneapolis, boasting 4.5 stars out of 360 reviews on Yelp. 

The Vietnamese restaurant offers dine in and take out. The  drink menu features a variety of bubble smoothie flavors including coconut, lychee, red bean, pineapple and more.

2. Waffle Bar

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Next up is Lowry Hill East's Waffle Bar, situated at 2758 Lyndale Ave. South. With four stars out of 153 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score waffles, bubble tea and ice cream and frozen yogurt has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option. 

The spot specializes in sweet treats with bubble waffle cones, but it offers a variety of drinks. On the menu, look for flavors like Thai tea and jasmine with coffee jelly.  

3. Bambu

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Over in Whittier, check out this location of the popular chain BAMBU, which has earned four stars out of 105 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the spot to score bubble tea, coffee and tea and juices and smoothies by heading over to 2743 Nicollet Ave. South.

Bambu specializes in Vietnamese inspired dessert drinks. On the menu, look for the strawberry fruit tea, coffee milk tea or the smashed avocado and boba Chè.

4. Mu Mu Tea

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And then there's Mu Mu Tea, a Prospect Park favorite with four stars out of 45 reviews. Stop by 313 S.E. Huron Blvd. to hit up the spot to score bubble tea, desserts and coffee and tea next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings on a budget. 

Mu Mu Tea serves Taiwanese bubble or boba tea. On the menu, look for the taro bubble latte, grape fruit green tea or the green tea macchiato.


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