Looking to sample the finest bubble tea around town without spending a fortune?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable boba tea sources in Plano, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.
1. Bobaland
Topping the list is Bobaland. Located at 240 Legacy Drive, Suite 110, the cafe known for its coffee, boba tea, juices, smoothies and snacks is the highest-rated low-cost destination for bubble tea in Plano, boasting 4.5 stars out of 350 reviews on Yelp.
As far as what the business is known for, "We offer an assortment of beverages, from the everyday milk teas to the exotic drink like the Red Galaxy and Rising Phoenix," it writes on its Yelp page in the specialty section.
2. Sweet Hut Bakery & Cafe
Next up is Sweet Hut Bakery & Cafe, situated at 2001 Coit Road, Suite 301. With 4.5 stars out of 291 reviews on Yelp, the bakery, which offers bubble tea, baked goods and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option.
Yelper Bret C., who reviewed Sweet Hut Bakery & Cafe on Oct. 2, wrote, "This a unique place. It's sort of a pastry shop. It's sort of a bubble tea shop. ... Prices are reasonable, and the staff is helpful and friendly."
Elaine M. added, "I love that you can totally customize your tea with boba or sugar amount. I really like the selection."
3. Sucre Cafe
Sucre Cafe, located at 6100 K Ave., is another prime choice, with Yelpers giving the economical boba tea shop, which also features a selection of desserts and other beverages, 4.5 stars out of 287 reviews.
Sucre Cafe serves "Fresh fruit fusion teas, a variety of milk teas, smoothies, slushes and espresso-based coffee," as written on its Yelp bio in the section explaining specialties. "We also offer dessert waffles, fried ice cream buns, crêpes, chicken and waffles, as well as many smaller snacks that will satisfy any palette."
4. Sno Tea
Sno Tea, a crêperie that specializes in desserts and bubble tea, is another much-loved, reasonably priced go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 221 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5930 W. Park Blvd., Suite 1200, to give it a go for yourself.
In the words of the business' Yelp profile, "We are a dessert store that sells snow ice, bubble tea, crêpes and waffle pops."
5. Sharetea
Finally, there's Sharetea, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 167 reviews on Yelp. You'll find the budget-friendly outlet to score coffee, boba tea, juices and smoothies by heading over to 3933 N. Central Expressway.
"Sharetea started off business with to-go black tea and pearl milk tea drinks in Taipei, Taiwan," the business explains in the history section of its Yelp profile. "Sharetea's mission is to introduce the most authentic Taiwanese tea-drinking culture to the world!"
Regarding specialties, "Boba tea, bubble tea, pearl milk tea — Sharetea is the most authentic boba tea brand from Taiwan," its Yelp page continues.
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