Perk up with a bubble tea from one of these Vancouver cafes
Bubble tea is a 21st century phenomenon that’s exploded in popularity, especially given Vancouver’s prominent Asian community. It’s sweet, thick and frothy like a milkshake, and the tapioca pearls add a perfect textural touch. Grab a bubble tea at any of these cafes for just the right kind of pick-me-up.
Dragonball Tea House Ltd
1007 King Edward Ave W, Vancouver, BC V6H 1Z3The interior is intimate yet airy, with warm décor and potted plants to make it feel like a second home. If it’s your first time or you’re new to bubble tea, arrive during off-peak hours so you can take your time and ask the staff questions. Otherwise, keep a sharp eye on the board and have your drink order and money (they’re cash-only) ready by the time you reach the counter.
Laxcifa International Trading Inc
5556 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC V5Z 3A2Open seven days a week until 11 pm, it’s the perfect place to experiment with all sorts of crazy bubble tea ideas, like ordering a bubble tea float. But if you want to stick to the more traditional, opt for the taro milk bubble tea. It’s made with real tea and perfect bubbles — the only problem you’ll have is stopping yourself from going back for thirds. Top things off with Belgian waffles and matcha ice cream.
Bbt Cafe
5979 West Boulevard, Vancouver, BC V6M 3X1It’s Taiwanese food with a Vancouver twist, which you’ll see when you sit down and order a mini hotpot (spicy beef with sour cabbage is amazing) and bubble tea in the same meal. There are five different kinds of bubble tea, from winter melon, ice cream and coffee for warm weather and brown sugar to wheat germ, almond and sesame, perfect for gorgeous autumn days. This place is incredibly popular, so set aside some time for lineups during peak hours.
Tealips Cafe
7139 Arcola Way, Burnaby, BC V5E 0A6High Gates Village in Burnaby may seem a bit out of the way, but consider making the trek for an out-of-this-world bubble tea experience. The staff is friendly and will never rush you, which is helpful considering the extensive menu that includes 20-plus flavours of bubble tea, waffles, coffee, shaved ice, sandwiches and soups. Sip your fresh fruit bubble tea at your own pace; they don’t close until 11:30 pm every night.
Bubble World
1325 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1C6Come here for lunch, dinner or late at night to offset the fun you’ve had at the bars. Open until midnight every day of the week, Bubble World posts promotions on their website so check often and save money. And because you have two hands, be sure to order some shaved ice along with your bubble tea. The matcha flavour is one of the best.
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