There is something about slurping on chewy tapioca balls (known as boba or bubble tea) that brings a smile to your face. It’s a delightful combination of sweet, creamy, and crunchy textures all in one cup that is perfect for any time of day. Luckily, there are plenty of great places to get boba in Las Vegas at an affordable price point. Whether you call it boba, bobaa or bubble tea, this sweet drink has become quite popular among many people in the Las Vegas area. Each location on this list has its own special twist on their version of the drink (some with premium ingredients and natural flavors). Whether you are looking for a cheap place to get your fix or a fancy spot to impress friends, we have you covered with this list of the best establishments around town.
Las Vegas Boba Tea is located on West Sahara Avenue, just east of Las Vegas Boulevard. This is their second location due to high demand from locals, who have been raving about the quality and variety of drinks. You can expect a small menu of both hot and cold drinks, ranging from $4 to $9. On the hot side, they have specialties like the Golden Thai Tea ($4.25) with Thai tea, evaporated milk, and a few other special ingredients. As for the cold drinks, you can try out the Mango Madness ($4.25), with mango, coconut milk, and mango syrup, or the Coffee Break ($4.25), which is a mix of coffee, coconut milk, and evaporated milk. Mixed with tapioca, the drinks make the perfect mix of texture and flavor. Looking to try something new? Their specialty drinks include the Thai Red Tea with Thai tea, evaporated milk, and coconut milk, or the Thai Iced Coffee ($5.25) made with cold brew coffee, evaporated milk, and coconut milk.
There aren’t a lot of bubble tea shops in Las Vegas, but this one is worth a try. Located on East Desert Inn Road, near Spencer Street, this bubble tea shop offers a variety of different flavors and mix-ins for their drinks. The menu is small, similar to other bubble tea shops, with specialties like the Snowflake Milk Tea ($4.75) made with black tea, milk, and bubble tea pearls, or the Tropical Tango ($4.75) with black tea, orange flavored bubble tea pearls, and mango. The drinks here are more on the simple side and the price is right for a quick bubble tea fix. If you get the right amount of ice in your drink, it can almost be like slurping a smoothie. The only drawback is that the bubble tea pearls are made with artificial flavor, which isn’t ideal for those who want to avoid artificial ingredients. Still, it’s a perfectly tasty drink for when you’re craving something sweet and smooth.
This boba shop located on the Las Vegas Strip (not to be confused with the other Las Vegas Boba Tea location) is the place to go for a classic boba drink. It’s a smaller spot, so it doesn’t have quite the selection of drinks that its counterpart in West Sahara has, but it’s still a good place to grab a drink. The menu here has classic favorites like the Shaken Iced Milk Tea ($5), the Iced Bubble Tea ($5), or the Shaken Herbal Tea ($5). They also have a few specialty drinks, like the Thai Iced Tea ($6) or the Sweet and Iced Tea ($6). The drinks here are quick and simple, but they’re still a great choice if you’re craving a classic boba drink.
Teaspoon Boba Las Vegas is a unique spot in Chinatown that serves bubble tea with a twist: it’s on a teapot. This is a great place to go with a group of friends or even family as there are both dine-in and to-go options. The drink menu here is expansive, with a seemingly endless combination of ingredients and toppings. You can create your own drink from scratch or choose one of the specialty drinks like the Purple Rain ($13.99), a drink that’s topped with honey, boba, and nutty crumble. Teaspoon also has a number of unique drinks that are unlike anything else around, like the Butter Me Tea ($12.99) made with black tea, lemon, and a side of butter.
Boba Tealicious is another Chinatown shop that offers a number of different teapot-based drinks. The menu here is extensive, with dozens of different ingredients and toppings to add to your drink. Teapots here are “build your own” so you can choose whatever ingredients you want in your drink. They offer a vast selection of teas and coffees to choose from as well as a number of different flavors of boba. If you want to try something a little out of the ordinary, try the Nutella and Peanut Butter ($4.75) or the Honey and Butter ($4.75) tea.
Bubble Tea Las Vegas Chinatown is one of the most unique boba shops in Las Vegas because it’s located in Chinatown. This shop is great for those looking for something different from the norm. The drink menu here is smaller than other places, but it has some unique ingredients and combinations as well as a few different types of boba. You can choose from a selection of teas or a coffee drink, then add one of the toppings like butter, honey, or condensed milk. If you’re feeling adventurous, try the black tea with condensed milk, honey, and butter ($2.75).
If none of these shops pique your interest, there are still plenty more boba shops in Las Vegas to try out. Most of the shops are small, independent operations that offer the same boba drinks and ingredients as the shops above. One thing to keep in mind when going to these shops is that they typically don’t have teapots. This means that you’ll have to drink the boba by itself or use a spoon to eat it. While the drinks offered at these shops are the same as the ones featured above, the experience may be a little different, depending on which shop you go to.