Craving bubble tea?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable sources of that beverage in Irvine, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to meet your needs.

1. Bambu

Topping the list is a member of the BAMBU chain. Located at 14775 Jeffrey Road, Suite B, in El Camino Real, it's the most popular budget-friendly bubble tea spot in Irvine, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,015 reviews on Yelp.

The site can tell you a thing or two more about Bambu, which was "founded in 2008 in San Jose by four sisters who started it as a hobby." The eatery serves up fresh, nutritious and colorful chè, unique milk teas, bold Vietnamese espressos and blended coffees, and exotic fruit smoothies and juices individually prepared and served with an energetic smile," according to Yelp.

2. Ha Long Vietnamese Cuisine

Next up is West Park's Ha Long Vietnamese Cuisine, at 3850 Barranca Parkway, Suite D. With four stars out of 825 reviews on Yelp, the Vietnamese spot, which offers noodles, bubble tea and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-priced option.

In addition to boba tea, the restaurant offers iced coffee, smoothies and a variety of dessert drinks.

3. Tastea

West Park's outpost of the California chain Tastea, at 3972 Barranca Parkway, Suite K, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable spot to score coffee, tea, smoothies and bubble tea four stars out of 296 reviews.

Yelper Thuy N., who recently reviewed Tastea, wrote, "Pros: quick service; friendly baristas; tiger milk tea; samples were delicious; jasmine milk tea; oolong milk tea; chicken; Cajun fries; and easy parking. Cons: nothing, really."

Yelper Rianna M. wrote, "I've been a regular at Tastea for a while now, and I even own one of their reusable boba tumblers. I love their variety of fruit tea options and that they use real fruit in their drinks."

4. Champion Food

Finally, there's Champion Food, a spot to score bubble tea, shaved ice, juices and smoothies in El Camino Real. It's another inexpensive go-to, with four stars out of 181 Yelp reviews. Head over to 14775 Jeffrey Road, Suite L, to see for yourself.

Yelper Greysi R. wrote, "The strawberry boba here is the best. They use fresh strawberries, and it's just the right amount of sweet. I definitely recommend and will definitely be back."

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