North Miami Beach might be bustling with sun-seekers and their sandy flip-flops, but the exceptional bubble tea makes it a destination worth navigating. This vibrant stretch of coastline boasts over a dozen dedicated shops crafting this beloved drink. You can find everything—and we do mean everything—from classic milk teas with chewy tapioca pearls to innovative creations bursting with fresh fruit and popping boba.
And since there are so many spots to choose from, we made a list of where to try first.
TEALICIOUS
$ | (954) 314-7490 | WEBSITE
TEALICIOUS’s milk-free Thai Tea, served in a spacious modern shop with K-pop videos playing, is a standout but simple drink that only takes a few minutes to order at the self-service kiosk. They also do a brown sugar milk tea that’s rich and balanced. Or, if you can’t make up your mind, get a creative option like cheese foam or fruit Yakult with your choice of fresh ingredients like mango kefir with sago pearls or fresh taro with milk.
Hollywood Boba
$ | (954) 559-2143 | WEBSITE
There might be other spots in North Miami Beach that serve bubble tea, but no place matters besides Hollywood Boba. The shop has been a cozy fixture with TVs and games for years, which means it predates the latest social media trends and streaming services. All of their drinks are super tasty and satisfying, like taro boba milk tea and other creative flavors. The service can be slow at times, but the owners are kind and dedicated, so don’t wander off just because another place has no wait.
Ohla Tea
$ | (305) 918-9881 | WEBSITE
When you’re at Ohla Tea, you can pretend for a moment that you’re not in North Miami Beach. Not because it’s isolated from the surrounding area or tucked away in a hidden spot, but because you can settle into a cozy indoor table and order perfectly balanced bubble tea. Make sure you try the refreshing Taro Vanilla Milk Tea with boba, which should be followed by their must-try coconut boba with almond milk.
Zuru Ramen Bar – Miramar
$$ | (954) 251-3663 | WEBSITE
This Miramar Park Place location of Zuru Ramen Bar does not disappoint, despite having a smaller space than some might expect. They only serve ramen, pork belly Bao Buns, takoyaki, squid, and Passion Fruit Boba Tea here. But the steaming bowls full of rich broth, tender noodles, and perfectly cooked pork belly keep us coming back.
Basilic Vietnamese Grill
$$ | (305) 944-0577 | WEBSITE
Like a comforting hug from a favorite relative, Basilic Vietnamese Grill does one thing exceptionally well. In this case, that thing is authentic Vietnamese comfort food. There’s a focused menu of classics, with standout dishes like the Mi Vit with duck egg noodles and the vegetarian pho. And the clean, spacious interior feels homely and welcoming, with friendly staff who make you feel right at home.
But once you get your bowl of that perfectly crafted pho broth with house-made lemongrass sauce, or the lemongrass chicken you’ve been craving for years, you won’t care about anything else but the delicious, well-presented food in front of you.
Million Delights, Bubble Tea, and Japanese Cheesecake.
$ | (305) 828-6800 | WEBSITE
There was a major bubble tea and dessert gap in North Miami Beach. Thankfully, Million Delights opened up to serve up some light and fluffy Japanese cheesecake, tasty Korean corn dogs, and delicious pizza cones. From the popular coconut lychee boba, rich Taro and Brown Sugar Tea, and Oreo cheesecake flavor that’s so good it might make you want to order seconds, everything here is delightful and will probably send you straight to a cozy corner to relax when you’re done sipping and snacking.
Litchi Delights
$ | (954) 530-3837 | WEBSITE
Strolling through Copper City can be distracting, and you’ll likely spot a dozen different eateries that catch your eye. But at Litchi Delights, once you glimpse the cozy interior with its strand of star lights and smell the aromatic seasonings, there’s no chance you’re leaving without trying something. That’s fortunate, because the curry chicken over egg noodles is the standout dish here.
The chicken is tender, the noodles are perfectly cooked, and the rich curry sauce ties everything together beautifully if you’re dining in or taking it home.
Tiger Sugar
$ | (954) 534-7607 | WEBSITE
We think it’s a shame that more people chase trendy coffee shops than they do Tiger Sugar for one of their signature Black Sugar Milk Teas. It’s like if a dessert shop offered a perfect crème brûlée and a basic pudding and somehow the pudding got all the attention. While this drink might be straightforward, with its black sugar syrup, chewy boba pearls, and creamy mousse topping, it’s delicious and hard to resist once you’ve had a sip.
Mi Tea
$ | (305) 974-5125 | WEBSITE
North Miami Beach offers plenty of spots for a sweet treat. So, naturally, you can also get great boba tea. Mi Tea’s brown sugar milk boba tea is creamy, has perfectly chewy pearls, and is made with fresh milk. Sip it as is or add lychee jelly for extra texture.
Dumpling King
$ | (305) 654-4008 | WEBSITE
If you’re in North Miami Beach, or just decide to take a detour and for some reason choose to spend your afternoon seeking out great dumplings, you should be getting dinner at Dumpling King. They serve boba tea as well, but what they do best are dumplings, fried rice, and scallion pancakes. Everything is heavy on flavor and satisfaction, but as long as you’re not expecting fine dining white-tablecloth service, you’ll be very pleased.
Taiwan Ice
$ | (305) 749-6601 | WEBSITE
Taiwan Ice isn’t just your only option for a good bubble tea in North Miami Beach—it’s one of your only options for a good bubble tea in all of South Florida. If you don’t mind wading through the local crowd to get here, you can get a refreshing drink or shaved ice in about three minutes flat since the service remains quick even during busy times.
The taro slush and taro milk tea themselves are pretty standard, with a good amount of flavor, and we’re particularly into the sweet ones, like the black sesame snow cream with fresh mangos and strawberries.
Summer Love Ice House
$ | (954) 404-6431 | WEBSITE
Summer Love Ice House in Miami—not to be confused with other dessert spots—makes the area’s best bingsu. Since opening, the shop has welcomed families and dessert lovers with perfectly balanced shaved ice worth braving the heat to try. (The self-serve kiosk keeps things moving quickly, even during peak summer hours.) They serve creative flavors, like the popular dairy-free pineapple, mango strawberry with fresh fruits, and mochi-topped options that provide nice texture changes.
The classic mango strawberry is a perennial favorite, but the pineapple flavor is a close second.
CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice
$ | (954) 310-8990 | WEBSITE
You’ll find plenty of bubble tea spots in North Miami Beach, with their colorful tapioca pearls and fruity concoctions, but the authentic Taiwanese flavors coming from this vibrant establishment top them all. CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice serves nearly every boba creation imaginable: premium matcha imported from Japan, the popular Berry Party, and the signature Bubble Gaga. And it’s all exceptional.
Stop by for a refreshing treat during your afternoon break or a quick boba run when you’re craving something sweet after a long day.
BENTO Pembroke Pines
$ | (754) 799-7195 | WEBSITE
No matter what time of day you stop by BENTO Pembroke Pines, you’ll be in for a wait that resembles traffic trying to cross the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge (assuming it’s not closed for something). Your patience will be worth it, though, because BENTO has been perfecting these fresh and flavorful Pan-Asian dishes in a casual modern setting. They offer tasty options every day: hot and crispy Bao Buns, Veggie Stir Fry noodle bowls, and Hibachi bowls with chicken and shrimp.
It’s painful to pick just one dish from the menu, but you can’t go wrong with the sushi rolls or the bento box, a fresh and satisfying amalgamation of flavors.
Kung Fu Tea
$ | (954) 909-0205 | WEBSITE
Almost everyone that walks up to the counter at Kung Fu Tea gets the classic milk tea with boba. That’s reasonable—it’s sweet and just a little bit creamy, with chewy boba pearls and a smooth tea base. But the best thing at the café is the taro milk tea, a nicely blended purple drink with a subtle, earthy flavor and a perfect amount of sweetness. Even if the three people in front of you all choose the same cup of classic milk tea, don’t be swayed—the taro milk tea is the right decision.