Got a hankering for bubble tea?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable bubble tea sources in Saint Paul, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to meet your needs.
1. Chayes Tea
Topping the list is ChaYes Tea. Located at 738 University Ave. West in Summit-University, the spot to score bubble tea and more is the highest-rated cheap bubble tea spot in Saint Paul, boasting 4.5 stars out of 60 reviews on Yelp. Look for jasmine milk tea, chocolate milk tea and passion fruit green tea on the menu.
We turned there for an overview of ChaYes Tea.
"If you're looking for a refreshing break in your day, you've come to the right place," it notes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "At ChaYes, we're serving up authentic Taiwanese treats to the Saint Paul community. We have classic options like shaved ice, smoothies, and boba tea — everything you need to sweeten up the afternoon."
2. Sencha Tea Bar
Next up is Macalester-Groveland's Sencha Tea Bar, situated at 1692 Grand Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 44 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score bubble tea and coffee and tea has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option. On the menu, look for tea flavors like lavender, banana and coconut.
Yelper Preston B., who reviewed Sencha Tea Bar on Nov. 2, wrote, "What a heavenly atmosphere. It's perched between two colleges, so there are major study vibes."
3. Milk Tea Cafe
Greater Eastside's Milk Tea Cafe, located at 1157 Clarence St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable bakery, which offers coffee and tea, bubble tea and more, four stars out of 10 reviews. The spot also offers strawberry cake.
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