BOBA STOP, Buffalo NY

Easily the best boba we’ve had in buffalo. You can trust this review because we currently live in DC, a boba hot spot on par with Boston and NYC. Most people in buffalo have no idea what real good boba is supposed to taste like (TBH lol).

We got the matcha and taro boba, and avocado smoothie. Matcha is good, and taro is best one in the area. The boba is a good consistency. It is medium soft on the softness scale, which is perfectly fine. Less experienced boba drinkers assume boba has to be extra soft and gooey, but it is actually a store and drinker preference. Tapioca boba can be super gooey OR more stiff jelly like, with a clear line between jelly like and stale, and this shop leans towards gooey but only slightly so that it is a medium soft and still chewy; right in the safe zone as most people prefer this. The smoothie was authentic as it gets for viet style… extremely nostalgic for me when I had it lots as a kid.

Pro tip: adjust the sugar as needed. 50-70% sugar is the norm in the boba scene but most Americans and boba beginners may want 70-100% sweetness. We got 50%. Pay to enjoy the texture and flavor, not the sugar! Having good taste even at 50% sugar further demonstrates the strong boba fundamentals that this place has. No hiding behind sugar!

Update: Went there a second time and the quality is consistent with our first time!

Their service is way to bad. We have been waiting in front of them but they didn't take order. They were gossiping with each other in front of customers.

I can't help it. I had to stop at Boba Stop for a Bubble tea. I really enjoy these drinks. Studies have shown they are addicting. So, I enjoy in moderation. I don't think the ingredients are addictive. I think it is the satisfaction received when chewing in the pearls.

I ordered a rose tea, no boba, hot, and they served it cold. He wouldn’t remake it without charging me. So I ordered a five dollar tea, I didn’t even have Boba put into it, and he couldn’t remake that. Total waste of money as I don’t drink cold milk tea, does anyone without boba? It’s literally probably a cost of $. 50 for him to remake it. What a shame that he loses a customer over $. 50 Poor customer service, doesn’t take care of customers. Won’t be back. There is a new bubble tea place in the food court at the mall, Waffles and Crepes, very nice and polite, not a long line and not a long wait. I’ll be coming here from now on instead of Boba stop.

Stopped by to pick up some boba tea and had a good experience albeit the food was not that good!

We picked up a Taro and a Dirty Milk Bubble Tea, both were great and the small size was filling for us! The taro taste shined through and it was the best one yet in Buffalo for me!

We also took the Summer Roll with 5 spice chicken but we felt it wasn’t good.

Been coming here pretty regularly for over two years, never ceases to satisfy. Great teas, highly recommend the lavender with tapioca.

Great bubble tea shop in the mall! They have many different varieties available. I got the mango milk tea which was delicious. The tapioca tasted a little dry and the drink was a little water downed but it was still nice. It was busy when we went so there is a bit of a wait but the staff are quick with preparing the drinks.

Best Banh Mi and Boba tea i have found in buffalo since moving here from bay area. I love this spot.

Great boba and quick, friendly service! Highly recommend the oat snap. One of the best boba drinks I’ve ever had.

Wanted something different today for lunch. Went with the BBQ pork, lemongrass beef and the chicken. Not a fan of the lemongrass flavor but I will still give it 5 stars. The other two banh mi sandwiches were outstanding! Will be back again to try the grilled pork.

We always stop in here when at the Walden Galleria Mall. Everyone gets a treat here and sit around the mall enjoying it. They are always busy with long lines that they take care of quickly. They are attentive to each customer’s needs. They have helped me steer clear of any glutenous items and have showed me how I can have my teas customized for less sweetness since we don’t consume sugar. Wonderful bunch of people! I can see why people keep coming back!

One of the best places to eat in Buffalo. Great quality food and drinks in such an accessible location, right next to Macy’s.

I've tried brown sugar boba tea in many different places and Boba Stop is far superior. Absolutely delicious!

Rude workers. The guy making the drinks around 4: 50 Dec 22 was extremely nasty. He filled my order but didn't make enough to fill my drinks to the top. I told him that it was ok and he just stared at me. And then shakes his head and says it's not ok rudely. He could have said he doesn't mind making more instead of being ugly. And all the boys working laughed like it's cute or funny to be rude.

This is my favorite Banh Mi spot in the Buffalo area. This place is tucked in the mall on the second floor near Macy's. My goto is the Grilled Pork Banh Mi which is very reasonably priced at $6.25. I have tried most of the food items on the menu and to be honest, you can't go wrong with any of it. The teas are okay but I mainly come here for for the Banh Mi (s).