Denver is home to some fantastic bubble tea (also known as boba tea), the wildly popular Taiwanese drink made with brewed tea, milk or fruit, and signature chewy tapioca pearls. From simple classics to wild, flavor-packed creations, the metro area offers a wide range of sippable delights. One of the city’s most notable hot spots is “Bubble Tea Row” —a cluster of shops along Colorado Boulevard where you can hit multiple boba cafes in a single stroll. But the love for boba extends well beyond that stretch, with standout shops popping up from Lakewood to Cherry Creek and beyond. Here, five top spots to try:

• Tea Street Denver (Glendale): Run by siblings Victoria and Patrick Lam, Tea Street is known for their taro slush, which is freshly stewed for more than 12 hours. Open since 2019 on Colorado Blvd and now expanded to Parker, it offers a cozy atmosphere filled with traditional Taiwanese tea ceremony touches.
• Die Die Must Try Beverage Co. (Cherry Creek): This Singapore-inspired gem is appropriately named, deriving its moniker from a Singaporean phrase meaning “something so good, you just have to try it.” Die Die Must Try earns praise from 5280 for its “perfect texture and consistency” in pearls, crafted in-house multiple times daily. Try the green coconut pandan milk tea for a creamy, tea-free delight .
• Lollicup Denver (Glendale): A cornerstone of “Bubble Tea Row” since 2003, Lollicup is known for colorful, holiday-themed drinks and mini boba options. Denverite notes this as one of the top Boba hot spots in the city.
• Ding Tea (Glendale): This global franchise specializes in freshly brewed tea with trendy toppings like blueberry popping boba and tiramisu foam. The Denver branch owner, Cindy Nguyen, reported to Denverite how boba tea has become a regular hobby in the city. “Kids want to spend time with their family, go to the movies, go to a boba shop. It’s just like a spot to hang out,” Nguyen said.
• Boba Botanica Café (Lakewood): Featured in 5280‘s top bubble tea guide, this oasis-like spot whips up made-to-order tapioca pearls and offers decadent flavors like birthday cake, bubblegum, and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup milk teas. Its self-serve kiosks and customizable toppings (think passionfruit jam, heart-shaped jelly) make it both trendy and indulgent.

Whether you’re craving a comforting classic or ready to explore cutting-edge creations, Denver’s boba scene has you covered. From heritage-rich houses like Tea Street to the playful creativity of Boba Botanica and Die Die, there’s a perfect cup waiting on every corner. So, grab a straw and embark on a boba adventure because life’s too short for boring drinks.