Best Bubble Tea Spots in Adelaide – Free Waffle & Other Special Deals Included!
No matter the day, Adelaide brews a storm—a storm of bubble teas. From Hey Sugar’s salted pineapple to Hey! I am Yogost’s durian-yogurt mix, the city’s best boba blends can be the difference between a happy day and a dud.
We scoured the city for more bubblelicious brews, from the timeless to the exotic, so you can stay fresh before sipping on bliss. As a bonus, we also spill the tea on catering tips, free meal deals, money-saving hacks, and more.
Chatime Adelaide Chinatown
– From melbbites
Address: TR05A & TR06A, 9 Moonta St
Contact Details: (08) 7477 7888
Operating Hours: Daily – 10:30 am to 11 pm
Every visit to Chatime is a golden opportunity to try and taste their medley of tea blends and mix-ins—all catering to different diets and preferences.
Signature sips like Mango Madness, Passion Paradise, and Pop It Like It’s Peach burst with top-quality ingredients.
Plus, their commitment to freshness is no joke. From the milky and fruity to the hot and frozen, teas here are brewed every 4 hours; you won’t be sipping on last night’s batch.
| Tip: Turn bubble tea sipping into a dollar-stretching experience by signing up for their Loyal-Tea program. |
Hey Sugar
Address: Rundle Mall, Shop 27, Renaissance Arcade, 128 Rundle Mall
Contact Details: 0425 561 804
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Wed – 11 am to 7 pm
- Thu – 12 pm to 5 pm
- Fri – 11 am to 8 pm
- Sat – 11 am to 6:30 pm
- Sun – 12 pm to 5 pm
Set in a welcoming hub of flowers and neutral tones, Hey Sugar is a Rundle Mall staple for freshening up.
We always go for classic flavors like black sugar and red bean milk, but innovative mixes have been hooking us, too.
During our last visit, we even tried special blends like their cake milk, salted pineapple, and mochi cheese bubble teas—all ranging from around 10 to 20 bucks.
| Tip: Too tired or thirsty to leave the couch? Order online, and let the bubbles come to you. |
HiTea Grote ST
Address: 79 Grote St
Operating Hours: Daily – 12 am to 10 pm
HiTea’s game-changing cheese-foam-topped tea series has made waves ever since the spot opened its doors. We can’t blame you if this style gave you the bubble bug, as their Aussie cheese and Asian tea combos are too delish to skip.
The last time we were in Grote St, we opted for the cheese black and Oreo matcha teas to savor their cheese-crowned concoctions.
But, if you’re more into fruity thirst-quenchers, you can’t go wrong HiTea’s grapefruit, green, and passion fruit teas.
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CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice
Address: 3/21-23 Rundle Mall
Contact Details: 0415 234 499
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Wed – 11 am to 8:30 pm
- Thu – 11 am to 7:30 pm
- Fri – 11 am to 9 pm
- Sat to Sun – 11 am to 7:30 pm
With a refreshing lineup popping at the seams with bubble tea delights and fresh, fruity flavors, CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice has a drink for everyone.
Oh, and they don’t stick to the status quo; CoCo spices up the bubble tea game with innovative, creative, and outlandish fusions, like the Cloud series mixing bold teas and Himalayan salt.
But don’t worry if you aren’t up for sipping whimsy, as the spot offers proven-and-tested flavors, from no-nonsense milk to all-natural fruit teas.
| Tip: It only takes seconds to stretch your hard-earned cash. Download their app to enjoy cashback and other perks. |
Milk Flower Chinatown
Address: 8/85 Grote St
Operating Hours: Daily – 11 am to 10 pm
You won’t be having second thoughts at Milk Flower. From mango peach oolong tea to Thai milk tea, every dessert drink here only uses fresh and natural ingredients.
The plethora of options is a huge plus, too, especially for those who don’t stick to a single sip. There’s a milk flower series, mango-coconut selection, fruit tea combos, milk tea lineup, and so much more.
| Tip: Check their announcement page to stay updated on Milk Flower’s giveaways and newest flavors. |
Bobagirl
Address: Myer Center, 14/38 Rundle Mall, Food Court
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Fri – 10 am to 6 pm
- Sat to Sun – Closed
We never liked slushie bubble teas until we tasted Bobagirl’s blends. This Rundle Mall spot offered us unique, snap-worthy varieties, with grapefruit, chocolate, and strawberry flavors as the ones that piqued our palates.
For fans of the tried-and-true, you may stick to their exquisite taro milk tea or kumquat lemon green tea. These run for around 6 to 8 bucks—pretty cheap for A-grade bevvies.
| Tip: Some of the flavors change seasonally or monthly. Head to their Instagram for updates on these changes. |
Xing Fu Tang Adelaide
– From katethefoodosaur
Address: Shops 1 and 2, 7/19 Gawler Pl
Contact Details: 0402 555 725
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Wed – 11 am to 8:30 pm
- Thu to Sat – 11 am to 10 pm
- Sun – 11 am to 8:30 pm
Xing Fu Tang is one of Taiwan’s bubble tea royalties. Their Adelaide branch is no exception, given that the spot enjoys stellar reviews and bustling crowds looking to relish the brown sugar boba and matcha boba teas that put them on the map.
Beyond the boba, they serve snacks with ingredients straight out of Taiwan. The croissant that comes with either Biscoff sauce or brown sugar boba is certainly the people’s choice.
| Tip: Xing Fu Tang is generous enough to share some of their recipes. Get a taste of their magic by visiting this page. |
Hey! I am Yogost
Address: 7 Moonta St
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Thu – 12 pm to 10:30 pm
- Fri – 12 pm to 11 pm
- Sat to Sun – 11:15 am to 11 pm
Flexing flavors (and tea names) you might not see anywhere else, Hey! I am Yogost is a must-visit for bubble tea lovers.
For instance, we went with Mysterious Asian Red Date on our last trip here. The drink is a one-of-a-kind cup of red date, purple rice, tea, and yogurt.
Our team also sipped on dragonfruit and durian goodness made better by this shop’s velvety yogurt.
But, if you’re the type to gun for the numero uno drinks, fork over $8.50 for their A Date with Watermelon Peach and Strawberry Lemon Drop.
| Tip: You can enjoy precious loyalty points and skip the jam-packed queues by downloading and using Hey! I am Yogost’s app. |
Gong Cha
Address:18 Moonta St
Contact Details: 0433 148 708
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Thu – 10 am to 11 pm
- Fri to Sat – 10 am to 11:30 pm
- Sun – 10 am to 11 pm
You might be living under a boba-free rock if you’ve never heard of Gong Cha. They have over 2000 global stores, and the one on Moonta St is on par with their best.
The menu is as grand as their brand’s reputation, flaunting creative mixes, health-conscious concoctions, creamy milk teas, and good-old brewed blends.
When it comes to the cream of the crop, though, refreshments like Earl Grey, matcha red bean, and milk foam green tea take the spotlight.
| Tip: You can collect points with every order by joining Gong Cha’s loyalty program. The feature also has added pros like exclusive offers and free drinks. |
Bubbleroo
– From grwmbymasangay
Address: 155 East Pkwy, Northgate
Contact Details: 0493 502 149
Operating Hours: Daily – 24 Hours
Bubbleroo never disappoints when it comes to cheap but flavor-packed fruity and creamy teas. Prices here start at around $5, so you can quench your bubble cravings without losing too much.
In terms of flavor, they like to keep it simple and satisfying, hence why we visit them whenever we’re craving classic blends. On our recent outing, we opted for Okinawa, chocolate, and mango teas—no-frills refreshments that still get the job done.
| Tip: Don’t be a Boring Bob. Experiment by mixing and matching Bubbleroo’s blends and toppings, like strawberry tea with lime jam or peach black tea with coconut jelly! |
Chico Tea Boba Project
Address: 7/259 Unley Rd, Malvern
Contact Details: (08) 7120 6872
Operating Hours: Daily – 9 am to 11 pm
From top-tier teas to the pastel-colored space, Chico Tea Boba Project is as refreshing as it comes.
Swing by, and you can indulge in refreshments like their best-selling creme brulee tea, a luscious mishmash of milk, creme caramel, boba, and whipped cream. If this isn’t your cup of tea, though, you can always opt for their fruity or matcha series.
The best part is they whip up bites complementing the blends. We usually order the $3 sriracha mayo fries and the $7 crispy wontons.
| Tip: New flavors and money-saving deals are announced on their Insta. Check the page out to stay in the loop. |
Ucool Bubble Tea
Address: Gilles Plains Shopping Center, Shop 34a/575 North East Road, Gilles Plains
Contact Details: (08) 8367 9310
Operating Hours: Daily – 11:30 am to 9:30 pm
With sun-kissed interiors, light colors, and a standout tea menu packed with surprises, Ucool Bubble Tea is anything but ordinary.
Mixing and matching $15 milky teas, fruity drinks, and smoothies is one of their standout shticks. They also boast the $12 ‘trio’ blend, 3 different teas, like guava black, apple, and lemon, in a single container.
In addition, you can score dessert and tea deals, featuring $14 bubble waffles paired with your chosen blend.
| Tip: Hop over to their Facebook page to know the special deals they currently offer, ranging from discounts like 50% off during select hours and specific orders that’ll get you free waffles. |
Bubble Me Bubble Tea
Address: South Gate Square Corner of Sherriffs &, Hillier Rd, Morphett Vale
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Wed – 11 am to 6 pm
- Thu – 11 am to 8 pm
- Fri to Sun – 11 am to 6 pm
Going on a 32-minute road trip for bubble tea isn’t a bad idea if the destination is Bubble Me Bubble Tea.
Every time we come by, we order their non-dairy taro and brown sugar options, enriched by deluxe toppings such as aloe vera jelly, passionfruit popping, and more.
Their signatures are worthy of our time and taste buds, too. If you ask us, nothing beats Tutti Fruity, a fruitful fusion of tapioca pearls, coconut jelly, strawberry, lemon, and pineapple.
| Tip: Bubble Me Bubble Tea’s ever-fresh sips can turn a meh party into a buzzing, bubbly bash. Hit them up if you need drink caterers for whatever function you’re hosting. |
