Need more bubble tea in your life?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable bubble tea sources in Arlington, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.
1. Zero Degrees
Topping the list is a member of the chain Zero Degrees. Located at 1807 N. Collins St., Suite 111, the spot to score bubble tea, coffee and tea and chicken wings is the highest-rated inexpensive bubble tea spot in Arlington, boasting four stars out of 325 reviews on Yelp.
If you're curious for more about the faces behind the business, we found these details on Yelp. Founders Ken Le, Trinity Le, and San Huynh, who shared a passion for entrepreneurship, launched Zero Degrees in the fall of 2013.
"Starting out, the family owned business felt the pressure to stand out among the variety of food and drink spots in Orange County. Inspired by the diversity in their own backyard, the owners incorporated local cultures into their menu items." — that's per the history section of the business' Yelp profile.
Furthermore, we found this about the business's signature items: "Zero Degrees is an Asian-Hispanic fusion chain specializing in high quality drinks and snacks," it writes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties.
2. 1102 Bubble Tea & Bites
Next is 1102 Bubble Tea & Bites, situated at 3610 S. Cooper St., Suite 110B. With four stars out of 316 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score desserts, bubble tea and coffee and tea has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option.
We looked there for an overview of 1102 Bubble Tea & Bites.
"Our goal is 100 percent customers satisfaction," the business notes in the bio section of its Yelp profile. "We believe valuable customers feedback and comments sharpen us everyday."
Furthermore, we found more information about the business' signature items: "We specialize in tea, milk tea, Italian soda, smoothies, sorbets, ice blend, desserts and cakes served in a high fashion environment," the owners write on Yelp in the specialties section.
3. Sharetea
Sharetea, located at 3810 S. Cooper St., Suite 148, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap spot to score coffee and tea, bubble tea and juices and smoothies four stars out of 153 reviews.
We turned there for more about Sharetea.
"Sharetea started off business with to-go black tea and pearl milk tea drinks in Taipei, Taiwan," per the history section of the business's Yelp profile. "Since then, Sharetea has opened over 450 branches and franchises in 18 countries.
Furthermore, we found this about the business's signature items: "Sharetea's Boba Tea, also called Bubble Tea, made from high quality tea leaves and selected ingredients shipped directly from Taiwan," it states on Yelp in the section about specialties.
4. TeaScoop
TeaScoop, a spot to score desserts, bubble tea, juices and smoothies, is another much-loved, cheap go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 35 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4133 S. Cooper St., Suite 303, to see for yourself.
The site has lots more information on TeaScoop.
Yelper Lillian L., who reviewed the spot on Dec. 23, shared, "Pretty good boba! They make it just right...Try the matcha. I actually tasted the distinct favor of matcha and it wasn't overwhelmed with milk and sugar like other places. I like that they listen and customize to your taste."
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