If you’ve just survived the traffic on Sawmill Road or need a sweet reward after navigating the Dublin shopping centers, the bubble tea spots of this Columbus suburb are here for you. Whether you crave tapioca pearls with perfect chew, fruit teas that taste like sunshine, or milk teas so creamy they should be illegal, Dublin’s bubble tea scene delivers—and these 19 places prove it.
Bubbles the Tea and Juice Co.
$ | (614) 280-1400 | WEBSITE
A glowing menu board with handwritten specials. A communal straw dispenser if you forget to bring your own. A Tropical Temptation we can only describe as “refreshing.” This is what you’re in for when you come to drink bubble tea at Bubbles the Tea and Juice Co. The space is compact and usually quite busy.
Plan for a wait beforehand and follow your taste (or just our advice) to drinks like the popular Tropical Temptation for around $6 to $8 each, though some have experienced issues with unevenly cooked boba and weak taro flavor. Prices range from $6 to $12 for two drinks.
CrepeSTop
$ | (614) 914-6058 | WEBSITE
There are days when you crave something light. You know, fresh fruit, herbal tea, post-workout smoothie days. And then there are days when you need a crepe stuffed with cheesecake and chocolate, served with a side of boba pearls. For the latter category, CrepeSTop is the right choice. This dessert destination has become a local favorite. Just don’t schedule any tight deadlines afterward, unless those deadlines include savoring every bite and finishing your Turkish coffee.
Bubbles Tea & Juice Company – North Market
$$ | (614) 982-0004 | WEBSITE
This compact bubble tea counter from the North Market is, indeed, as delightful as everyone says. And also quite popular during peak hours. If you catch Ary or Conner during a quieter moment, you’ll get personalized recommendations for their Tropical Temptation smoothie and other menu highlights. Bring some visitors here if you want to wow them while simultaneously making all other bubble tea they’ve ever tried seem forgettable.
Kung Fu Tea – Kenny Center
$ | (614) 641-7595 | WEBSITE
Kung Fu Tea is one of the first places we send people for strawberry milk tea and matcha sesame in Dublin. Almost everything at this lively, cozy spot is consistent and fast—from the soft, warm boba that appears in every drink, to the cute cups used for their bubble tea. And while you might find sweetness variations and busy waits at lots of bubble tea places in Dublin, Kung Fu Tea does the basics better than almost anyone else. Bring friends or plan on playing the claw machine inside.
And if you see the strawberry milk tea as a must-try, pounce.
Freeze Style Ice Cream
$$ | (614) 914-6614 | WEBSITE
Freeze Style Ice Cream gets less attention than the trendy, new dessert shops in the area. But we find their treats—like custom rolled ice cream, smoothies, and bubble tea with a super fresh selection of toppings and drizzles—are much more reliable. Come for a casual family outing and watch kids play games while waiting through the windows.
Tiger Sugar
$ | (614) 333-1358 | WEBSITE
There are only a few things on the menu at this popular boba cafe in Dublin: a variety of boba tea flavors, including a must-try 24oz serving, and limited vegetarian options. They’re all very good, especially the generous, high-quality boba. It’s a pretty popular spot with locals and visitors alike. So show up during off-peak hours or later in the evening if you don’t want to wait for a seat in the modern, sleek space.
Cuppa Cha
$ | (614) 824-1293 | WEBSITE
While bubble tea shops and their plastic cups are about as common near universities as students with backpacks, this charming spot stands out for its brown sugar syrup—including a very good passion fruit jasmine version with lychee jelly. Cuppa Cha, located in a cool space near campus, is the bubble tea shop of our dreams.
By that we mean a place to customize sugar levels at the kiosk, work on our laptops, and watch as our willpower loses the battle against those impressively quality teas served in keepable cups.
ZenCha Tea Salon
$$ | (614) 421-2140 | WEBSITE
This charming tea salon has regulars making multiple visits (and it’s open from morning until evening). They need one of the fluffy, perfectly portioned peach French toast plates for breakfast, and stop back in for a tofu dish or pumpkin cheesecake for an afternoon treat. There’s only a cozy seating area where you relax and order from the attentive staff, and with such amazing tea options and vegetarian choices, plan to take some to go for later.
Mecha Noodle Bar
$$ | (380) 383-7577 | WEBSITE
Opened in recent years, this is (arguably) Dublin’s trendiest noodle spot. Between the industrial-chic lighting, minimalist décor, and converted space dining area, you’ll feel the modern vibe right away. Eat something popular, like wonton noodle soup, tonkatsu ramen, and KFC baos. And even though the interior looks kind of upscale, you can eat here without dropping serious cash—none of the bowls cost more than $18.
Rose bubble tea
$ | (614) 710-1492 | WEBSITE
Meet the bubble tea spot with a cozy, sun-drenched interior, chalkboard specials, and a space so compact that it feels like everyone inside is sharing one big, happy conversation. You’re bound to bump elbows with a stranger or someone you haven’t seen in ages. That closeness, plus the crème brûlée boba and freshly made mango matcha with tapioca, makes Rose bubble tea delightful.
The later you swing by, the livelier the atmosphere gets, with the staff still crafting each order with care, even when the shop is packed.
Yoshi (OSU Campus)
$ | (614) 852-3939 | WEBSITE
Yoshi is a campus staple—the cozy spot near OSU has been a favorite for years. While the menu offers variety, they always have their popular (and best) items available: crab rangoons, Pad Thai, and boba tea. Plus, they have fresh sushi that pairs perfectly with their bento boxes. There’s often a wait—a steady one, like queuing for the busiest food truck on game day—so plan accordingly. Especially during lunch rushes.
JTEA HOUSE BUBBLE TEA
$ | (380) 233-2955 | WEBSITE
Most bubble tea spots in Dublin, even the popular ones, feel more like trendy chains than they do authentic tea houses. Jtea House is an exception. Walk into this spot in the Sunrise International Market, and you’ll see families with kids enjoying the friendly atmosphere and the helpful lady behind the counter who makes everyone feel welcome. The menu has the classics you’d expect from a quality bubble tea shop, including their delicious taro milk tea and orange boba with less sugar.
Some might find the roasted ducks and animals in the glass window a bit unusual, but that’s part of what makes this place feel genuine rather than just another cookie-cutter tea shop.
Hi Bubbles
$$ | (614) 402-6410 | WEBSITE
Hi Bubbles has been serving Dublin since 2025, and their attention to detail makes every visit smooth. Even during a rush, you’ll be sipping your perfect boba milk tea or refreshing fruit tea within minutes thanks to the cheerful cashier and self-order kiosk. The selection is huge.
People come here for everything from customizable rose black milk tea with 50% sweetness to strawberry cream cheese cups or maybe just to relax at the beautiful wooden counters with bluesy rock music (also known as the best way to beat the heat).
Kung Fu Tea – OSU Campus
$ | (614) 929-5286 | WEBSITE
This campus bubble tea spot works just as well for a quick study break with classmates as it does for a casual hangout on a weekend. Grab an Oreo brown sugar milk tea, an Oreo slush, and some boba with those large, flavorful pearls. Will the drinks change your life? Probably not. But it just feels good to sit in the cozy shop and forget about your parking struggles on those narrow streets. That’s why you’ll keep coming back.
Bambu Desserts Drinks
$ | (614) 670-4838 | WEBSITE
Bambu Desserts Drinks is a bubble tea spot, but it’s also a quintessential Columbus dessert experience. It’s been open for a few years now, and is still outfitted with bright, clean walls and natural light, cute photo areas, and decor that feels fresh and modern. The staff has as much warmth as the space itself—picture friendly, efficient servers explaining the menu’s unique offerings.
Though the menu ranges from traditional Vietnamese desserts like pandan waffles and the ‘fruit addict’ ché, stick to the signature specialties like the mango halo halo for vegan guests and the Thai milk tea smoothie that’s become a local favorite.
Bee Bubbly (Bubble Tea, Smoothies & Juice’s)
$ | (614) 710-1431 | WEBSITE
If you serve the best bubble tea in Dublin (and some of the best smoothies), you deserve a spot by the splash park. In this town, that title belongs to Bee Bubbly. The plant-based friendly spot is the only place you should go to when you can’t choose between the strawberry bee bubbly with perfect sweetness or a refreshing juice with amazing bubbly pearls. If you enjoy the fast service at this welcoming spot, you deserve to meet Fatima, whose kindness makes every visit feel like community.
Sharetea Columbus
$ | (614) 389-4476 | WEBSITE
If you hear someone complaining about being bored of their bubble tea routine in Dublin these days, send them to Sharetea Columbus and just smile smugly. This popular bubble tea spot only has a handful of tables inside, so while you can walk in without a wait, we wouldn’t recommend it during peak hours.
Sharetea serves unforgettable bubble tea drinks, including chewy tapioca pearls, non-dairy fresh milk tea for vegans, authentic fruit teas that taste fruity rather than syrupy, and consistently good milk tea options. The drinks are prepared quickly through in-store tablets, though the restaurant does not accept cash, and there’s a desire for clearer allergen information about tree nuts like almond or coconut milk.
The ambiance remains inviting and clean, creating a pleasant experience with friendly and welcoming service.
O SWEET TEA
$ | (614) 300-8513 | WEBSITE
At O Sweet Tea, you’ll sip immaculate Chai boba and nibble bubble waffles in a warm, welcoming space where the owner takes time to chat. And you’ll be happy you did—especially when it’s a long day and the idea of making something at home feels beyond your energy. We always end our visits here with a perfectly balanced milk tea, made with just the right amount of ice and milk, or the famous Dubai chocolate that kids adore.