Boba Baba — Restaurant in Cary

It's rare for a milk tea cafe to astonish me with something beyond what you can typically get from a Quickly or Kung Fu Tea, but Boba Baba was able to do that with its expertly-blended milk teas and coffee drinks, Chick Fil-A-esque customer service, and its inviting ambiance.

It had been about 3 years since we last visited Boba Baba. We frequent this area by High House Rd. in Cary because of the H-Mart and always see this cafe every time we pass by but since our last visit, we never really bothered to give it another try probably because I just saw Boba Baba as another generic milk tea cafe when I tried it for the first time. I remember ordering a Strawberry Matcha Latte back then, and although I enjoyed its taste, I saw it as something I can easily find from other milk tea cafes.

My teen brother Jonah has been to Boba Baba more than me and tried more kinds of milk tea here, and he once told me when we were in Brecotea that Boba Baba's brown sugar milk tea is the ultimate measure to compare other cafes' brown sugar milk tea. I wasn't really into brown sugar milk tea when he told me that, so I thought he didn't know better. It turned out, Jonah was 100% right.

I just tried the Baba's Brown Sugar Boba in our visit last Saturday night. My girl got the Coffee Milk Tea. The ambiance of the cafe made us want to stay. Unlike the dreadful ambiance of Tiger Sugar in Cary just right across this cafe, Boba Baba's open space looks more welcoming. The minimalistic aesthetic of the well-lit and clean cafe shows that Boba Baba truly cares about customer experience.

However, there's one thing that annoyed me: Boba Baba's overhead menu, which also looked "minimalistic" but in an unpleasant way: The blue screens showing a list of items looked dull, with no photos of drinks - it resembled an airport's arrival/departure panel instead of what you'd expect from a classy cafe. Also, the boba cups they use are nowhere close to the high-quality cups of Milklab & Feng Cha.

The barrista who took our order was Nico; he was a friendly young man who took our orders well, and explained Boba Baba's "Satisfaction Guaranteed" policy, which gives its customers the option to get a replacement drink if they were not satisfied with the first one. That's the first time I heard from a milk tea cafe, and I appreciate how Boba Baba truly cares about what the customers want.

Baba's Brown Sugar is currently my #1 most recommended milk tea in the Triangle, NC, and trust me, I've tried a good amount in recent years. I recommend getting the large size, light ice, 75% sugar. The salted creme brûlée truly sets the standard for premium brown sugar milk teas. This is the 2nd time I tried creme brûlée in a brown sugar milk tea; The first time was in Feng Cha in Morrisville, and although I enjoyed Feng Cha's blend, Boba Baba was surprisingly more satisfying to me probably because I could taste more of its creme brûlée whereas Feng Cha's seemed to have less of it.

The perfect texture of the tapioca pearls also made the the milk tea a blast to devour. It went well with the well-balanced mix of salted creme brûlée, brown sugar, and milk tea. I could taste the sweet brown sugar flavor and the creamy creme brûlée, but it wasn't too sweet. It might be too sweet if sweetness level is set to 100%.

Boba Baba ay not have astonished me in my first visit 3 years ago, but the 2nd time is a charm, probably because this time, I chose what is likely the cafe's best milk tea. We haven't tried the cream puffs & mochi donuts yet, so we might try those next time we go, which will definitely be sooner than 3 years.

Boba Baba is the 6th milk tea cafe that made it to my Yelp Collection of "Best Milk Tea Cafes in the Triangle NC" -...

INTRO: Boba Baba is the BEST BOBA TEA SHOP in North Carolina. It's easily ranked #1 for me. First of all, their ingredients are top-tier. Their milk is sourced directly from Mapleview Farms, a dairy farm located in rural Chapel Hill. You can TASTE the difference. Their milk is so fresh that it actually feels refreshing to drink it. The flavors that are used for the drinks are NOT syrups, which are used in most boba tea shops. Boba Baba uses powders that are sourced from all over the world to ensure the highest quality of their boba teas. Secondly, the owner is always searching for ways to improve their menu, including experimenting with different drink compositions and various pastry recipes. He is constantly on the lookout for better quality ingredients and is continuously engaged with suppliers to find the best products. Thirdly, their venue is HYPEBEAST. If underground fashion is not in your vocabulary, be prepared to look no further. This entire shop is decorated from ceiling to floor with Supreme, which emits Californian and feel-good vibes. Lastly, their pastries are THE BEST YOU'LL EVER HAVE. Their cream puffs and mochi donuts will stimulate taste buds you never knew existed. TRUST ME WHEN I SAY THAT BOBA BABA IS #1.

DRINK 1: Strawberry Matcha Latte ($5.00) - Hands down their best drink. The 3 layers are comprised of a strawberry puree, a layer of top-tier matcha powder, and Mapleview milk. The matcha powder is broken down using the traditional wooden whisk and is prepared at the moment of order. Make sure the drink is thoroughly mixed before enjoying the drink! 10/10

DRINK 2: Black Sesame Latte ($5.00) - Extremely rich black sesame flavor but not overwhelming. It endorses a warm, nutty flavor that is complemented by the chilled milk. If you enjoy earthy flavors, I highly recommend getting this drink. 10/10

DRINK 3: Thai Tea ($4.00) - Above average Thai Tea. The flavor profile is present in the entire drink. 8/10

DESSERT 1: Cream Puff ($4.25) - I can promise you that you won't find a better cream puff in North Carolina. The flavors are so rich that your eyes will widen and your jaw will drop with not only the very first bite, but with every single bite. The outer shell of the cream puff has a nice crunch to it, which is supplemented by the sugary crust on top. The fluffy nature of the pastry surrounds the creamy core, which is guaranteed to give you a food-gasm. 10/10

DESSERT 2: Mochi Donut ($3.75) - The best mochi donut in North Carolina. The mochi-like consistency is present throughout the entire donut. The outer shell has a slight crisp to it, which complements the fluffy and chewy inner texture. 9/10

PARKING: Parking is available in the parking lot.

WORTH IT? ABSOLUTELY! Boba Baba is the best boba tea shop in North Carolina...

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I’ve wanted to declare my love for Boba Baba in forever, and this was it!

To me, boba drinks goes beyond simply a mode of subsistence, but rather a communal experience shared between family and friends. The main reason I’m a frequent customer is due to Boba Baba’s customer engagement. The staff remembers my order and greets me by my name as I enter the spacious, trendy, and contemporary establishment.

The staff are always friendly, and knowledgeable of the different types of milk teas and helps suggest the perfect blend of milk tea.

Boba Baba is one of the best boba spots in Cary / Morrisville area, which is the perfect spot in the Research Triangle Park. Boba Baba have unique premium milk tea selections and offers other refreshing fruity drinks on the menu. Bobo Baba uses fresh brewed tea leaves and fresh milk in their tea drinks, which makes the tea blend flavorful and taste much better. Their tapioca pearls (called boba) is perfectly sweet and chewy, and their teas are perfect.

There are many varieties of jelly toppings and tapioca pearls, in a home brewed sweet tea the drink with a wide range of flavors.

One of my favorite milk tea is the Lychee Jasmine Green Tea: •The sweet caramelized aroma and extra creamy milk alternating with chewy boba and soft pearls dancing and bouncing in my mouth; this you have to experience yourself •A couple of thing I need to point out is you can customize the sugar level and milk

Thai Thai Boba: •This is one of the only spots that can make Thai Tea perfect with that extra swirl of condensed milk, which is what perfectly formulated to order

Green Tea Matcha: •They also make their matcha tea traditional and fresh to order •The regular matcha milk tea and the matcha is fresh, traditional, hand-mixed to order •The sweetness levels can be adjusted to your preference

Boba Baba also sells baked goods, like their matcha buns, which are fluffy, fresh, and the cream is light and sweet.

They have amazing customer service, if you mention them on your Instagram story, Boba Baba repost your story! It’s such an awesome way to show gratitude for customers visiting and enjoying drinks or milk buns!!

Highly recommend this boba milk tea spot: •Fast and friendly service •Very casual, fun atmosphere •Courtesy free WiFi and plenty of seating tables

Under specialty drinks, also try: •Lychee green tea with mango jelly •Mango butterfly Fresca •Regular butterfly Fresca •Strawberry matcha latte

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