Purple Kow

Bubble tea store · Downtown

Purple Kow

Bubble tea store · Downtown

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2164 Center St, Berkeley, CA 94704

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Step into a vibrant hub of Asian-inspired sweets, featuring an enticing array of flavored teas, bubble drinks, and delightful snacks in a cozy, lively setting.  

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2164 Center St, Berkeley, CA 94704 Get directions

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2164 Center St, Berkeley, CA 94704 Get directions

+1 510 356 4808
purplekow.com
@purplekow

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sbbcampervan

Google
Loved Purple Kow and was super excited to find one close to campus. Food/Taste/Flavor: 1/5 - D3: purple Kow Iced Milk Drinks with caramel, pudding, and boba at 25% sweetness and less ice. The boba texture was awful. It is way overcooked and falling apart but so sticky. The caramel didn't seem like it was cooked long enough or they used a cheap quality one as it doesn't have the typical buttery/creamy undertone that other shops have. Ambience: 3/5 - small shop but there is an upstairs for seating. A really artificial sweet smell in the air Service: 3/5 - slight language barrier and the cashier didn't seem very knowledgeable about their products Value for price: 1/5 - They charge an extra dollar for no ice! They didn't say anything and I only caught it since it was more expensive than expected. The drink was disappointing

LLL

Google
The Milk drink and chicken is always the best!!!!!!!!!!!! So I have eaten T-4, quickly and some other places pop corn chicken, this chicken is really the best and ever. They give out big chicken and also with less flower around. Also their milk drink, I believe is always at the D section and these drink are so good, definitely addictive to them. I always get pudding with milk and less ice, and always my favorite.

Pranav Balachander

Google
Being a fan of Bubble Tea, I`m always on the lookout for the most authentic Boba tea experience. My friend was raving about this place and I had to check it out. Firstly, the options are endless and you can choose as many toppings as you like. I had the organic black tea with glass jelly and lychee. I was taken aback by the huge portion. So, please ask before ordering. The taste was amazing and was perfect as my post-dinner dessert. Will definitely be back to try out other drinks.

Zi Lin Sim

Google
drinks are quite good, especially if you like your pearls chewy and sweet. they recently increased their prices though, which makes some of the other nearby boba places more attractive in my opinion. another great thing is that they have a coupon card that you can redeem (after 10 drinks) for any drink, any size, any price!

Pavithra l

Google
I am so happy I found this place. The regular is almost like a meal but so good.

Kevin

Google
Been here a couple times and the popcorn chicken is pretty good. Boba is alright but nothing too special. Would like a more rich flavor if anything. Would probably come back though. Nice area with other good places nearby as well.

cayleigh v

Google
Got the milk tea boba and it was delicious. Place was very friendly besides some man that tried to use the bathroom without buying anything. The worker was able to fill out my order while this man was arguing. Other than that 5 star boba place! Totally recommend if you have a late night boba craving.

Eric Lobdell

Google
Overall experience is reminiscent of walking into a McDonald’s play place. Kids screaming. Teeming with high schoolers; flirting, loitering, spending what’s left of their lunch money. The bubble tea lacks in clarity and chokes down like syrup. Indicative of the energy charged atmosphere, the menu is missing a decaf tea, offering up a smattering of artificial flavors. The novelty cup size challenges your grasp, just when you thought you’d mastered holding things.