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    Boba Whale

    6.7
    (132 reviews)
    Boba Whale

    Boba Whale is a popular bubble tea shop known for its delicious drinks, diverse menu options, and cute packaging. Customers consistently praise the high quality of the beverages, including fruit teas, milk teas, and unique flavors such as lavender and oolong milk tea. The service is frequently described as friendly, warm, and attentive, with staff going above and beyond to ensure a pleasant experience. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, though seating is limited, making it ideal for takeout or small groups.

    Customization Options

    🧊Ice Level
    🍯Sweetness
    🌿Natural Ingredients

    Most Popular Items

    Lavender Milk Tea
    ""Love the boba here! They have different flavors but my favorite is the lavender milk tea so far. The sweetness is to my liking - not too sweet but just enough to taste the lavender tea. Give it a try if you're in the area!""
    Oolong Milk Tea with Grass Jelly
    ""I ordered one of their signature milk teas, oolong milk tea and added grass jelly. The oolong actually has flavor and the milk had a rich taste. Love their version!""
    Fruit Tea (Peach, Passion Fruit, Honeydew, Strawberry, Taro)
    ""Got the peach fruit tea with lychee jelly! 50% sweetness was perfect for me. The tea didn't taste artificial at all and was very yummy!""

    Additional Insights

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    Environment

    Boba Whale has a small, cute, and cozy atmosphere with limited seating, making it ideal for quick visits or takeout. The environment is calm, friendly, and not crowded during weekdays, with a local neighborhood vibe.

    ✨

    Cleanliness

    While no explicit mentions of cleanliness issues or praises were made, the overall positive experience and atmosphere imply a clean and well-maintained shop.

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    Unique Elements

    The shop offers Southeast Asian flavors and ingredients in their desserts (e.g., kaya jam), alongside Indonesian coffee and traditional items like es campur and bakso. Packaging is described as cute, and the shop sometimes hosts special events like grand openings with free traditional food.

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    Service

    The staff are consistently praised for their friendliness, warmth, and attentiveness. Owners and employees serve customers with smiles and kindness, creating a welcoming environment. Specific staff members, such as Mega, are noted to be especially nice to kids.

    Store Information

    Address
    1138 1st Ave., New York, NY 10065
    Phone
    +1 646-707-3137
    Website
    Visit Website
    Hours
    Monday 11AM-11PM
    Tuesday 11AM-11PM
    Delivery
    Takeout
    Dine-in

    Highlights

    Great tea selection
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