Craving bubble tea?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable bubble tea hot spots in Oakland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.
1. Yokee Milk Tea
Topping the list is Yokee Milk Tea. Located at 1728 Franklin St., Suite A (between 19th and 17th streets.), the spot to score bubble tea, juices and smoothies is the highest-rated low-priced business of its kind in Oakland, boasting 4.5 stars out of 296 reviews on Yelp.
The tea shop serves up puff cream milk tea, pearl black milk tea, red bean milk tea, rose milk tea and more.
2. Alice Street Bakery Café
Next up is Chinatown's Alice Street Bakery Café, situated at 251 10th St. (between Alice and Harrison streets). With 4.5 stars out of 154 reviews on Yelp, the bakery, which offers coffee, tea and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-priced option.
The Alice in Wonderland-themed bakery offers specialty drinks like the Alice Milk Tea with cake and egg pudding; the Mad Hatter with lemon, peppermint and green tea; and the Cheshire Cat with taro milk and taro. Pair your magical drink with snacks like vegetable egg rolls, golden fish balls or crab cheese rangoon.
3. UC Dessert
Over in Chinatown, check out UC Dessert, which has earned four stars out of 353 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the spot to score desserts and bubble tea by heading over to 388 Ninth St., Suite 159. (between Webster and Franklin streets).
"We serve new style Chinese and Hong Kong-style dessert" the business notes in its Yelp profile. On the menu, look for kiwi green tea, roasted oolong tea, a matcha latte and more.
4. The Sweet Booth
Last but not least, there's The Sweet Booth, a Chinatown favorite with four stars out of 382 reviews. Stop by 388 Ninth St., Suite 155 (between Webster and Franklin streets) to hit up the spot to score desserts and bubble tea next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings on a budget.
The eatery specializes in freshly brewed tea, seasonal fruit smoothies and made-to-order boba drinks.
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