Got a hankering for bubble tea?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable bubble tea spots in Sunnyvale, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.
1. Happy Lemon
Topping the list is an outpost of the chain Happy Lemon. Located at 520 Lawrence Expressway, Suite 301 in East Murphy, the spot to score bubble tea and smoothies is the highest-rated low-priced bubble tea spot in Sunnyvale, boasting 4.5 stars out of 200 reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Mary N., who reviewed Happy Lemon on Nov. 1, wrote, "You won't be able to spot it from the street, but it's definitely worth seeking out. On my visit I tried the Okinawa milk tea and the mango Yakult. I went half sweet on both and they were great."
2. Calibear Cyber Cafe
Next up is Serra's Calibear Cyber Cafe, situated at 1336 S. Mary Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 205 reviews on Yelp, the internet cafe and lan center, which offers bubble tea and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-priced option.
The cyber cafe has high-speed fiber internet, bubble tea and a variety of snacks, including egg pudding, chicken dumplings and wonton noodle soup.
3. K Tea Cafe
Washington's K Tea Cafe, located at 139 S. Murphy Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly cafe and creperie, which offers bubble tea and more, four stars out of 272 reviews.
K Tea Cafe is locally owned and features a menu of freshly brewed milk teas and hot tea lattes, as well as banh mi, jianbing (a savory Chinese crepe) and veggie egg rolls.
4. Boba Drive
Boba Drive, a cafe that offers bubble tea and desserts in Lakewood, is another inexpensive go-to, with four stars out of 256 Yelp reviews. Head over to 677 Tasman Drive to see for yourself.
Tea flavors include lychee, strawberry and peach oolong; such toppings as crystal boba, aloe vera and coffee jelly are also available.
5. Gong Cha
Over in Serra, check out this outpost of the California chain Gong Cha, which has earned four stars out of 109 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the spot to score bubble tea, coffee and tea by heading over to 1641 Hollenbeck Ave.
Yelper Tamiko B. wrote, "Interior is clean, staff is friendly and the menu is really easy to navigate. You can watch the entire tea-making process, which is nice."
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