Phoenix's 4 favorite spots to score bubble tea on a budget

Phoenix's 4 favorite spots to score bubble tea on a budgetMilk Run. | Photo: Corey H./Yelp
Hoodline
Published on April 07, 2020

Need more bubble tea in your life?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable bubble tea hot spots in Phoenix, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges.

1. Snoh Ice Shavery

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Topping the list is Snoh Ice Shavery. Located at 914 E. Camelback Road, Unit 4B, in Camelback East, the spot to score shaved ice, desserts and bubble tea is the highest-rated inexpensive bubble tea spot in Phoenix, boasting 4.5 stars out of 718 reviews on Yelp. 

If you're looking for more, we found these details about Snoh Ice Shavery.

"Our journey starts 6000 miles away on a small island in the South China Seas, where a frozen dessert known to the locals as BaoBing (shaved snow) was invented," according to the history section of the business's Yelp profile. "The popularity of this dessert quickly spread through the Asian communities of Los Angeles. Growing up in Los Angeles we quickly became aficionados of shaved snow."

Furthermore, we found this about the business's signature items: "Snoh Ice Shavery combines the fine texture of Hawaiian shave ice with the creamy goodness of ice cream to create a unique treat we're proud to call Snoh Ice," it notes on Yelp in the section about specialties. "Made in-store by our certified Snoh Team, we blend the freshest ingredients and shave each block only when it reaches the optimal temperature, ensuring every serving meets the highest of standards."

2. Milk Run

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Next up is Alhambra's Milk Run, situated at 1702 W. Camelback Road. With 4.5 stars out of 436 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score coffee, tea, bubble tea, ice cream and frozen yogurt has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option. 

As to what the business is known for, "Handcrafted boba drinks and ice cream made in-house using the highest and purest ingredients to achieve a quality product," it states on Yelp in the section explaining specialties.

3. Pop 'N Tea Bar

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Central City's Pop 'N Tea Bar, located at 550 W. McDowell Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap spot to score bubble tea, desserts and ice cream and frozen yogurt 4.5 stars out of 327 reviews. 

If you're curious for more, we found these details about Pop 'N Tea Bar.

"Founded in 2016 and opened its doors in the spring of 2018," the business states in the history section of its Yelp profile. "We have put many hours into perfecting our nitro brewed teas on tap and our famous Diamond Bars. Incorporating traditional chef techniques and innovative 3D printing technology to serve you one of the best tasting and aesthetic desserts of the valley."

In terms of signature items, "Serving artisan, quality hand-crafted organic teas on tap and all-natural gelato/sorbetto popsicles made with 3D printing tech and our taste of art," it states on Yelp in the section about specialties.

4. Boba Day

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Over in Paradise Valley, check out Boba Day, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 75 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the spot to score juice, smoothies, bubble tea, coffee and tea by heading over to 4839 E. Greenway Road. 

The site has lots more information about Boba Day.

"Customer satisfaction is our brand philosophy" the business explains in the bio section of its Yelp profile.

As to what the business is known for, "We use fresh fruits to make our drinks," it writes on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. "We have non-dairy options (almond milk, soy milk and coconut milk) and you can change your sugar and ice level."


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