T-Bear
Bubble tea · Berkeley
About T-Bear
Located in Berkeley, T-Bear is a highly-rated restaurant, boasting a 4.5-star rating from over 100 reviews. We offer a variety of convenient options to suit your needs, including delivery, takeout, and dine-in service. Enjoy our delicious food along with a great tea selection. T-Bear is committed to...
Located in Berkeley, T-Bear is a highly-rated restaurant, boasting a 4.5-star rating from over 100 reviews. We offer a variety of convenient options to suit your needs, including delivery, takeout, and dine-in service. Enjoy our delicious food along with a great tea selection. T-Bear is committed to accessibility, featuring a wheelchair-accessible entrance. We accept credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments for your convenience. We are open seven days a week; please see our hours, which extend later on Friday and Saturday.
What Customers Say About T-Bear
T-Bear is loved for its fresh, flavorful teas and consistently good tapioca pearls. The mochi milk tea and Thai tea are highly recommended. Some find it pricey and the space small with potential wait times.
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Tip: Be prepared for a potential 10-15 minute wait due to its popularity. Consider ordering ahead.
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T-Bear is located in Berkeley, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.
Historical Heritage
- Studio Building (A 182m) — building in California, United States of America Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
- Edwards Stadium (A 564m) — stadium in Berkeley, California, USA Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
- Tupper and Reed Building (A 564m) — historic building in Berkeley, California, United States Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
- Haviland Hall (A 667m) Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
- Corder Building (A 676m) — historic place in Berkeley, California Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
Parks & Gardens
- West Circle (A 457m) — park in the United States of America
- Civic Center Park (A 502m) — park in Alameda County, California, United States of America; geonames ID = 6348166
Other Points of Interest
- David Brower Center (A 457m) — nonprofit community space in Berkeley
- Berkeley Public Library (A 555m) — public library system in California, USA
- Flora Lamson Hewlett Library (A 642m) — library
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T-Bear Berkeley Reviews
This is the best boba place in Berkeley. The lady working here is so nice and she even gave my friend a free drink for his birthday! If you ever pull up here make sure to get the grape sparkling or any of the Thai tea. Their sushi roll is also amazing. I swear you won’t be disappointed :) P.S. this was the drink that my friend requested
I heard that this was one of the best Milk Teas in the Berkeley area! And it's great. They have this subtle mochi topping that's unique. Definitely recommendes for a treat once in a while!
Ordered doordash several times, I really like their bubble milk tea. It has a subtle tea taste. The QQ mochi milk tea and Taro mochi milk tea are also tasty. Will try more. （Updates～Taro Tornado tastes so good. Of course i added boba! *Mango yogurt tastes so good! 09.21.24)
cutest little store and the nicest owner ever! my fav drinks r the lychee sparkling and the mango genmaicha latte (which the owner recommended)! the tea is fresh and they have a wide selection of drinks to cater to everyone’s taste! make sure you check out this place!!
Run, don't walk to TiBear for their green Thai float latte and their passion fruit refresher! The teas are SO FRESH and do not taste powdery or syrupy at all which is pretty hard to find at boba places nowadays. Even at 100% sweetness, their sweetness is near perfect! I usually get 75% or 80% sweet at most boba places because it's just too sweet but at Ti Bear, I can get 100% no problem. Their drink selection is hands down one of the most unique array of drinks I've seen in a while! The menu isn't super extensive so it doesn't make it hard to choose a drink. As for the interior, I can't think of another word to describe it besides ADORABLE, super Instagram worthy and on brand for being next to Cal. I know a new boba guys just opened on rockridge but SKIP that place and just come straight here instead, you WILL NOT regret it.
The tea is extremely fresh; you can taste all the ingredients! They also have promotions running from time to time. I will be back. The price is a little high but it's worth it because of the quality of the tea.
We ordered mochi milk tea, purple rice and mango. All taste delicious. Staff is also friendly.
The popular mochi milk tea is excellent. Taro is also great. Definitely on the pricier end, so be warned…
Uji was out of soft serve so I came here! 10/10 and the customer service was great. The cap is also adorable!
This is the best boba place in Berkeley. The lady working here is so nice and she even gave my friend a free drink for his birthday! If you ever pull up here make sure to get the grape sparkling or any of the Thai tea. Their sushi roll is also amazing. I swear you won’t be disappointed :) P.S. this was the drink that my friend requested
Nice place with little fruit tea basket!!!! Soooo good I ordered jumbo beary furity
I heard that this was one of the best Milk Teas in the Berkeley area! And it's great. They have this subtle mochi topping that's unique. Definitely recommendes for a treat once in a while!
Ordered doordash several times, I really like their bubble milk tea. It has a subtle tea taste. The QQ mochi milk tea and Taro mochi milk tea are also tasty. Will try more. （Updates～Taro Tornado tastes so good. Of course i added boba! *Mango yogurt tastes so good! 09.21.24)
cutest little store and the nicest owner ever! my fav drinks r the lychee sparkling and the mango genmaicha latte (which the owner recommended)! the tea is fresh and they have a wide selection of drinks to cater to everyone’s taste! make sure you check out this place!!
Run, don't walk to TiBear for their green Thai float latte and their passion fruit refresher! The teas are SO FRESH and do not taste powdery or syrupy at all which is pretty hard to find at boba places nowadays. Even at 100% sweetness, their sweetness is near perfect! I usually get 75% or 80% sweet at most boba places because it's just too sweet but at Ti Bear, I can get 100% no problem. Their drink selection is hands down one of the most unique array of drinks I've seen in a while! The menu isn't super extensive so it doesn't make it hard to choose a drink. As for the interior, I can't think of another word to describe it besides ADORABLE, super Instagram worthy and on brand for being next to Cal. I know a new boba guys just opened on rockridge but SKIP that place and just come straight here instead, you WILL NOT regret it.
The tea is extremely fresh; you can taste all the ingredients! They also have promotions running from time to time. I will be back. The price is a little high but it's worth it because of the quality of the tea.
We ordered mochi milk tea, purple rice and mango. All taste delicious. Staff is also friendly.
The popular mochi milk tea is excellent. Taro is also great. Definitely on the pricier end, so be warned…
Really good Thai Tea, but the scoop of Thai tea ice cream was tiny. For Berkeley prices it was above average quality
Drinks are always sooo good. And the staff is so very nice, especially Jesse.
The most consistently good quality of tapioca pearls in Berkeley imo. Has good flavor and chewable consistency. I usually rotate where I get boba from but if I feel like getting pearls in my drink, I always go to TiBear for it.
Great portion for the price. Drinks are also really tasty and they don’t fill the cup up with ice like other boba stores. Definitely going back multiple times!
Great portion for the price. Drinks are also really tasty and they don’t fill the cup up with ice like other boba stores. Definitely going back multiple times!
Drinks are always sooo good. And the staff is so very nice, especially Jesse.
Really good Thai Tea, but the scoop of Thai tea ice cream was tiny. For Berkeley prices it was above average quality
The most consistently good quality of tapioca pearls in Berkeley imo. Has good flavor and chewable consistency. I usually rotate where I get boba from but if I feel like getting pearls in my drink, I always go to TiBear for it.
The mochi milk is quite a different experience! The boba was great and there aren’t a lot of more normal milk tea options It was good overall, but just not quite the 5 stars! The inside is tiny and no seating, so be ready to take it to go
DISCLAIMER: this place is EXTREMELY busy. if you don't have the time to wait 10 to 15 minutes, then do not go. the quality of the drink was great, we got the tibear signature & added boba pearls to it. it comes with popping cheese balls in it already (its like drinking a sweet cheesecake) 9/10 ❤🐻
I'm only giving 4 🌟 because the drinks were not cold. They were room temperature. I did request "no ice." However, drinks should have been ice cold...
The mochi milk is quite a different experience! The boba was great and there aren’t a lot of more normal milk tea options It was good overall, but just not quite the 5 stars! The inside is tiny and no seating, so be ready to take it to go
DISCLAIMER: this place is EXTREMELY busy. if you don't have the time to wait 10 to 15 minutes, then do not go. the quality of the drink was great, we got the tibear signature & added boba pearls to it. it comes with popping cheese balls in it already (its like drinking a sweet cheesecake) 9/10 ❤🐻
I'm only giving 4 🌟 because the drinks were not cold. They were room temperature. I did request "no ice." However, drinks should have been ice cold...
Boba: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Overall: Pretty standard fare The extended review... Boba: Passionfruit - 3/5 - Standard fare in terms of taste. Nothing particularly unique or different about it. Service: 3/5 - Standard service. Ambiance: 3/5 - It's a small place with a few seats. For the most part seems more like a grab and go place.
Boba: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Overall: Pretty standard fare The extended review... Boba: Passionfruit - 3/5 - Standard fare in terms of taste. Nothing particularly unique or different about it. Service: 3/5 - Standard service. Ambiance: 3/5 - It's a small place with a few seats. For the most part seems more like a grab and go place.
Boba had no ice and was kinda warm. Boba tastes a little sour. Wanted to like it but not a fan!
Cramped interior, tea had great flavor, 5 minute wait, boba had good consistency. Main gotcha was that we ordered a hot tea, and it was served scalding hot with a closed top and the typical large straw. I didn't think to test the temperature, and torched my tongue with a big mouthful.
Boba had no ice and was kinda warm. Boba tastes a little sour. Wanted to like it but not a fan!
Cramped interior, tea had great flavor, 5 minute wait, boba had good consistency. Main gotcha was that we ordered a hot tea, and it was served scalding hot with a closed top and the typical large straw. I didn't think to test the temperature, and torched my tongue with a big mouthful.
I don’t usually write reviews but this place is way overrated. Not sure how it landed a 4.8 stars. The lady was rude and the fruit tea was horrible. Trust me you’ll be way better off getting a drink from Amausaan across the street or Asha a block away.
I don’t usually write reviews but this place is way overrated. Not sure how it landed a 4.8 stars. The lady was rude and the fruit tea was horrible. Trust me you’ll be way better off getting a drink from Amausaan across the street or Asha a block away.
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