Greater Palm Springs may be best known for its sunshine, stunning mountain views, and vibrant dining scene, but it's also home to a growing collection of boba tea shops that are worth seeking out. Whether you're craving a classic brown sugar milk tea, a refreshing fruit tea, or a creative specialty, here you’ll find something to satisfy every craving. Plan your next boba tea adventure with this guide highlighting some of the best boba tea shops across Greater Palm Springs!
Dragon Lili Boba Bar
At Dragon Lili Boba Bar in Palm Springs, you're sure to discover your new favorite boba drink. With its vibrant interior and adorable dragon mascot, Dragon Lili is the perfect place to relax with friends while exploring Downtown Palm Springs.
The extensive menu offers something for everyone, including specialty milk teas, smoothies, frozen teas, and even a local favorite — date shakes! Every drink can be customized with classic boba or a variety of fun toppings, including popping boba, jelly, and cream, making each visit a deliciously unique experience.
Ding Tea
For fans of classic Taiwanese-style boba tea, Ding Tea is a reliable stop in Palm Desert. Their varied menu features everything from signature milk teas and refreshing fruit teas to creamy lattes, slushes, and customizable drinks with your choice of sweetness, ice level, and toppings.
Popular picks include the Lychee Green Tea, Matcha Latte, and the indulgent Monster Boba Latte. Located on Country Club Drive, Ding Tea is a casual spot that's perfect for grabbing a refreshing drink or meeting up with friends over a cup of freshly brewed tea and chewy boba.
Tea Be Honest
With locations in Cathedral City, Palm Desert, and Indio, you're never far from a great cup of boba tea at Tea Be Honest. This beloved family-owned local chain is known for its delicious, expertly crafted drinks and extensive menu that offers something for every taste.
Choose from traditional milk teas, fresh fruit teas, creamy milkshakes, Vietnamese coffee, matcha, and their signature Galaxy Teas—a colorful blend of butterfly pea flower tea, jasmine green tea, lemon juice, and chia seeds. Customize your drink with classic brown sugar honey boba, or explore a variety of popping boba, flavored jellies, caramel pudding, or sea salt cheese foam. You can also adjust the sweetness and ice level to your liking and substitute a milk alternative for a fully personalized drink.
Tea N Tea
If you're looking for a local favorite with plenty of variety, Tea N Tea in Palm Desert is worth adding to your boba bucket list. This cozy tea shop offers an impressive selection of milk teas, fruit teas, smoothies, slushes, and specialty drinks, all customizable with popular toppings like boba, crystal boba, jelly, and pudding.
Favorites include the Dirty Coffee Brown Sugar Latte, Thai Milk Tea, Fresh Watermelon Slushy, and more. Tea N Tea is the perfect stop for a flavorful energy boost while exploring the destination!
The Bunny
With locations in La Quinta and Indio, The Bunny is a must-visit for boba lovers. Choose from handcrafted milk teas, fresh fruit drinks, smoothies, tea slushies, fresh milk beverages, and coffee creations, all made with high-quality ingredients and customizable to your taste.
Standout favorites include the Date Coffee, Oreo Brûlée Matcha, and Ube Coconut Smoothie, with toppings ranging from classic boba and lychee jelly to tiramisu foam and flan. Whether you're stopping by for a quick pick-me-up or lingering to enjoy the welcoming vibes, The Bunny is sure to become your new favorite boba spot.
Sibayan Bubble Tea and Coffee
Sibayan Bubble Tea and Coffee brings refreshing drinks to the heart of Desert Hot Springs. This locally owned café offers a menu of classic milk teas, fruit teas, and specialty coffee beverages, making it easy to find something for every craving. With its colorful booths, patterned walls, and friendly service, it's a welcoming spot to cool off with a handcrafted drink or treat yourself to something sweet.
Yucha Donut and Boba
Yucha Donut and Boba in Palm Desert is the perfect stop when you're craving both a sweet treat and a refreshing drink. This locally owned shop pairs handcrafted boba beverages with fresh mochi donuts, making it a favorite among dessert lovers.
Popular menu items include the Yucha Brown Sugar Milk Tea, Taro Ube Cloudy, Vietnamese Coffee, Banana Pudding Matcha Latte, and vibrant fruit teas like the Yucha Desert. They also serve savory bites like sandwiches, egg rolls, spring rolls, and popcorn chicken.
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Boba Tea Shop |
City/ Location |
Business Type |
Drink Categories |
Popular or Signature Drinks |
Toppings and Customization |
Key Features |
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Dragon Lili Boba Bar |
Palm Springs; Downtown Palm Springs |
Boba tea shop |
Specialty milk teas, smoothies, frozen teas, date shakes |
Date shakes; specialty milk teas |
Classic boba, popping boba, jelly, cream and other toppings |
Vibrant interior, dragon mascot and a casual gathering place near Downtown Palm Springs |
|
Ding Tea |
Palm Desert; Country Club Drive |
Taiwanese-style boba tea shop |
Signature milk teas, fruit teas, lattes, slushes |
Lychee Green Tea, Matcha Latte, Monster Boba Latte |
Adjustable sweetness, ice level and toppings |
Casual shop serving freshly brewed tea and chewy boba |
|
Tea Be Honest |
Cathedral City, Palm Desert and Indio |
Family-owned local boba tea chain |
Milk teas, fresh fruit teas, milkshakes, Vietnamese coffee, matcha, Galaxy Teas |
Galaxy Tea with butterfly pea flower tea, jasmine green tea, lemon juice and chia seeds |
Brown sugar honey boba, popping boba, flavored jellies, caramel pudding, sea salt cheese foam, adjustable sweetness and ice, milk alternatives |
Three Greater Palm Springs locations, an extensive menu and highly customizable drinks |
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Tea N Tea |
Palm Desert |
Local tea and boba shop |
Milk teas, fruit teas, smoothies, slushes, specialty drinks |
Dirty Coffee Brown Sugar Latte, Thai Milk Tea, Fresh Watermelon Slushy |
Boba, crystal boba, jelly, pudding and other customizable toppings |
Cozy local shop with a wide variety of drinks |
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The Bunny |
La Quinta and Indio |
Boba tea and beverage shop |
Handcrafted milk teas, fresh fruit drinks, smoothies, tea slushies, fresh milk beverages, coffee drinks |
Date Coffee, Oreo Brûlée Matcha, Ube Coconut Smoothie |
Classic boba, lychee jelly, tiramisu foam, flan and other customizable options |
High-quality ingredients and two Greater Palm Springs locations |
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Sibayan Bubble Tea and Coffee |
Desert Hot Springs |
Locally owned bubble tea and coffee café |
Classic milk teas, fruit teas, specialty coffee beverages |
Brown Sugar Milk Tea, Dirty Milk Tea, Taro Milk Tea |
Classic boba |
Colorful booths, patterned walls, friendly service and a welcoming café atmosphere |
|
Yucha Donut & Boba |
Palm Desert |
Locally owned boba and dessert shop |
Milk teas, matcha lattes, Vietnamese coffee, fruit teas and other handcrafted boba drinks |
Yucha Brown Sugar Milk Tea, Taro Ube Cloudy, Vietnamese Coffee, Banana Pudding Matcha Latte, Yucha Desert fruit tea |
Classic boba, popping boba, aloe vera, jelly, custard cream, pudding cream |
Combines handcrafted boba drinks with desserts and savory snacks |
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