Tiger Sugar

Bubble tea store · Allston

Tiger Sugar

Bubble tea store · Allston

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181 Harvard Ave, Boston, MA 02134

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Tiger Sugar serves up cult-favorite brown sugar bubble tea with a signature tiger stripe look, packed with creamy, chewy goodness in a tiny Allston spot that's perfect for takeout.  

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"Taiwanese chain Tiger Sugar is one of the more recent additions to the Allston bubble tea scene (there’s one in Chinatown, too), and it’s popularly known for its brown sugar bubble tea choices, where the brown sugar creates a tiger stripe effect. Try out the “brave as a tiger” drink, which comes with black sugar boba and pearl milk with cream mousse." - Karen Wilber

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"A Taiwanese chain called Tiger Sugar that specializes in extremely Instagrammable brown sugar-spiked boba tea opened in Allston at the beginning of March. The boba shop is best known for its brown sugar-spiked boba tea, which combines a brown sugar syrup with milk and slow-cooked tapioca pearls to make its signature drink, which is, it must be said, striped like a tiger. Take a trip to Allston for some tooth-achingly sweet boba, and don’t forget to take pics." - Terrence Doyle

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"Taiwanese boba chain Tiger Sugar is set to open on March 6 at 181 Harvard Ave. in Allston. The boba shop is best known for its brown sugar-spiked boba tea, which combines a proprietary brown sugar syrup with milk and slow-cooked tapioca pearls to make its signature drink, which appears to be tiger striped." - Terrence Doyle

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"A Taiwanese chain called Tiger Sugar that specializes in beloved-by-Instagrammers brown sugar-spiked boba tea is eyeing Boston expansion, having filed incorporation paperwork on December 18, 2019, for a Tiger Sugar Allston Inc. While the paperwork notes addresses of 185 Harvard Ave., Boston (Allston), those may be office addresses, not the actual locations for the forthcoming storefronts." - Terrence Doyle

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Alexandra Honor Arrivillaga

Google
" Best boba tea in town " This boba tea is bomb , that means good . I got the best seller and the signature. It was one of the best bobas I had in the area. They were out of the hello kitty ones ; no idea when they coming back ; said the staff . Anyhow no worries they have lots of other flavors . I definitely will have this as my new boba spot , it's a little drive away from Newton ma where I live . However it's worth the drive . The staff is friendly. The vibe is welcoming and warm . Parking is difficult but manageable. It was like $10 or a bit over for both teas . I left more than $3.00 tip because why not , service is good and I appreciate them .

EAASYLLC

Google
The food is very authentic, and the service is excellent. The bathroom is clean and accessible for individuals with disabilities. The Korean-style crab is the best I have ever had. The homemade tofu is tasty and incredibly soft. My eighty-year-old mom enjoyed the food, which is very important to me.

Brianna Tang

Google
Tiger Sugar is finally open in Boston!! Their drinks are definitely worth the hype. So fresh and addicting, plus high quality toppings such as egg pudding or grass jelly. Store is quite small. Wait a few days if you don’t want to wait in line. One of the top, if not best, brown sugar boba in Boston.

BeantownEater

Google
So the line was less crazy a week later. The staff was helpful and nice. The drinks came out fast. We got the Black sugar boba with Pearls and 3 other drinks with different selection in toppings. They were the Chocolate Malt Milk, Coffee latte, & pudding milk. All came with Cream mousse. These taste exactly how I remember when I got it in nyc. The price is reasonable for the quality that you're getting. The drinks have a good balance of favors . No favors over powering the other. Highly recommend to anyone

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Google
Boba shops are usually prime hangout spots, but not this one because it is tiny. It is easy to miss because you have to go down a small flight of stairs. There are no seats inside, so you must take your drinks to go. There is a kiosk for ordering, but you will not be able to claim any promotions if you order through it, so keep that in mind. There is currently a "buy 2, get 1 free" promotion on weekdays as of February 2024. The first time I tried Tiger Sugar years ago in New York, it instantly became my favorite boba place because of how good the drinks were. Every time I've had it since then, it has been more disappointing than the last experience. However, each time has been at a different location, so maybe the quality varies per place. The person working at this location was not welcoming at all and quite curt. However, she made all three of my drinks in five minutes (yes, I did the promo). It was empty, though. This time I came back specifically to try the jumbo boba. The marketing made it look so good, but the actual boba was a huge letdown. You're basically just paying for 4-5 huge balls of grass jelly--they aren't even regular boba. You also can't even tell that you ordered them because they sink to the bottom with the regular boba, so if you don't care how they taste and are coming just for content, you can't even get that. The drinks themselves were also disappointing. I got the Tiger Meets Pudding (#5), Tiger Meets Chocolate (#3), Brave as a Tiger (#1). All three were quite watered down and tasted heavily of the milk than the tea. They pretty much all tasted the same, aside from the #5, which tasted like chocolate milk. The boba was also tasteless. The only thing that I liked was the pudding in the third drink, which was deliciously chunky and creamy.

Danielle R

Google
Had high expectations after reading all the good reviews. Was highly disappointed. I ordered #1. The good first: the drink looked beautiful, Instagram worthy and the tapioca pearls were very fresh! I liked that the size of the pearl was smaller than usual. But, unfortunately, the drink itself didn't have much flavor; it was really watered down. Bland tasting..... Maybe my drink wasn't made properly? Definitely not worth the money...

Julie Wyman

Google
Here’s the tea and the only place you’re getting it is in this review because it certainly wasn’t in my drink. Same issue many other reviews have already pointed out; also the guy at the counter was on his phone and blatantly ignored us. I had to literally ask if he was ready to take my order since he was preoccupied with whatever he was watching. Now I understand why there was a line outside the door for the business across the street. This place really fell off.

Manny M.

Google
Absolutely love this place & I can’t get enough I’ve gone here prob 4 times in one week. The chocolate slush boba pearl is probably my favorite, taste better than any Frappuccino I’ve had & it’s not as sweet either. The coffee latte is also very good can’t complain everything has its type of twist to it. Customer service is great every time I’ve gone I’ve been treated well & always had a pleasant experience. Definitely recommend to try when you are around Looking to try some boba 🧋.

Sarah N.

Yelp
Very standard Tiger Sugar. It's extremely small inside and felt cramped even with 4 people waiting, so it's definitely meant for takeout and not as a hangout spot. As someone else mentioned, there is a Buy 2 Get 1 Free deal on weekdays.

Kimberly N.

Yelp
Boba shops are usually prime hangout spots, but not this one because it is tiny. It is easy to miss because you have to go down a small flight of stairs. There are no seats inside, so you must take your drinks to go. There is a kiosk for ordering, but you will not be able to claim any promotions if you order through it, so keep that in mind. There is currently a "buy 2, get 1 free" promotion on weekdays as of February 2024. The first time I tried Tiger Sugar years ago in New York, it instantly became my favorite boba place because of how good the drinks were. Every time I've had it since then, it has been more disappointing than the last experience. However, each time has been at a different location, so maybe the quality varies per place. The person working at this location was not welcoming at all and quite curt. However, she made all three of my drinks in five minutes (yes, I did the promo). It was empty, though. This time I came back specifically to try the jumbo boba. The marketing made it look so good, but the actual boba was a huge letdown. You're basically just paying for 4-5 huge balls of grass jelly--they aren't even regular boba. You also can't even tell that you ordered them because they sink to the bottom with the regular boba, so if you don't care how they taste and are coming just for content, you can't even get that. The drinks themselves were also disappointing. I got the Tiger Meets Pudding (#5), Tiger Meets Chocolate (#3), Brave as a Tiger (#1). All three were quite watered down and tasted heavily of the milk than the tea. They pretty much all tasted the same, aside from the #5, which tasted like chocolate milk. The boba was also tasteless. The only thing that I liked was the pudding in the third drink, which was deliciously chunky and creamy.

Tulsa H.

Yelp
Buy two get one free on weekdays. Delicious. I like the Mochi one. Also, be sure to use your student discount (but can't be combined with buy 2 get 1 free).

Sofyan S.

Yelp
Food (5/5): We ordered the lychee bursting boba black tea large and the mango sago. I liked the mango sago more because it was sweeter but both were decent. The lychee bursting boba black tea was a bit bitter. Service (3/5): You order on your own on a tablet. We ordered two drinks and it took around 4 minutes to come out when we were the only ones in the store. Although there appeared to be other online orders. The servers barely interacted with us besides giving us the order. Ambiance (3/5): Small store in the basement that's a bit cramped. There are nice posters and signs to decorate. Good for quick pick up. Unfortunately we missed the order three drinks and get one free passion fruit golden oolong tea.

Mic L.

Yelp
Drink: brown sugar series tasted great Service: BAD! the girl no greeting, no smile Other store opens(machi machi), not crowded here

Kelly Z.

Yelp
Tiger Sugar definitely made a unique name out of themselves, but I think that's boba is just okay. I got the green milk tea and the tea itself was good, just ok. I don't think it's anything crazy food but it was really sweet. The brown sugar boba milk tea was super flavorful, the brown sugar was definitely super sweet but very delicious. The boba was perfectly chewy and bouncy. The shop is super small and there is no seating. It's a grab and go boba and they have an extensive menu. Overall, not sure what the hype is about but I think it's pretty good!

Judie K.

Yelp
Tiger sugar overall is definitely one of the better options to have if you want to have a traditional black sugar milk tea. They also have some nice unique drinks as well -- one of my favs is their new strawberry mochi with sago milk tea! If you like real taro, they just also came out with taro black sugar milk tea that isn't overwhelmingly sweet. It is a small shop -- you go down some stairs to get inside and there's not much space in general so it's definitely a take out boba shop (don't expect to sit anywhere there). Quick service and great for anyone who's looking for something to take out quickly. :)

Jamie L.

Yelp
I visited Tiger Sugar last August to try their new signature shakes. I never saw shakes with boba so I was excited to try them all. I absolutely love their boba. It has the perfect amount of chew to it. The shakes weren't too thick but they were creamy! The Chocolate espresso and chocolate shake were very strong on the chocolate flavor. I tasted more chocolate than anything else. My favorite of the three was the espresso shake. Perfect amount of espresso flavor and creamy. Absolutely delicious! The newest Boston location is in Chinatown. I'm usually in that neck of Boston more than Allston so I may go to the other location more. But in Allston, this location is great too!

Rebecca C.

Yelp
Can't go wrong with Tiger Sugar! They have a limited menu as they specialize in brown sugar boba, which I find a plus as typical boba shops can have dozens of flavors which gets overwhelming! They cannot adjust the sugar level as the drink is made with brown sugar and requires a certain amount for the taste. Even with this, I don't find it too sweet but just the perfect sweetness. As someone who doesn't have a sweet tooth, definitely pretty impressive. The tapioca pearls are always the perfect chewy texture. The aesthetics of brown sugar boba is of course on point. Get that photo for the gram! Prices may be a little steep, but nothing that hasn't been seen before for boba. Would definitely recommend if you're specifically craving brown sugar boba!

H E.

Yelp
Man working the front counter today was very rude for no apparent reason. Was watching tik toks while taking my order and kept looking at me with a disgusted face. I was polite the whole interaction so really not sure why he acted this way.

Sandra G.

Yelp
The best! Order signature bobba #1. The bobba is so soft and warm. The brown sugar is also perfect!!

Bowie W.

Yelp
I think this is by now my 5th time coming here? I don't even remember anymore. I live in Fenway but this place really makes the journey worth it. The newest discovery? Black Sugar Boba + Coffee Latte (#4). My god. That coffee tasted like some of the best Vietnamese coffee I've ever had. So strong with earthy undertones that is counter balanced with their whole milk. Top that off with fresh warm boba and it's over. This is officially my go-to drink. Highly recommend!

Meagan L.

Yelp
I ordered the Tiger Sugar black sugar boba with green tea for the first time. I was slightly disappointed when I asked for light ice and I still received regular ice. It was super busy and packed but it took over 20 minutes to get one drink. The workers were friendly and the overall environment was casual. I definitely recommend the tea because it is delicious!

Marni M.

Yelp
My friend got us a few drinks to go from here. Not 100% sure what she got but it was a milk tea with boba and pudding. She got it in regular sweetness since it was from the top 10 favorites list I believe #6? Either way, I enjoyed the milkiness and sweetness level. It was my first time having the pudding topping which more so reminded me of flan because of the texture. Overall interested in trying more items from their menu.

Sara M.

Yelp
I got their new drink, the strawberry mochi, and it absolutely had nothing in it besides milk and ice. I literally just paid $ 8.50 per drink for two drinks.

Allison K.

Yelp
No one was coming here on a rainy Saturday afternoon (understandable) but I was excited to try Tiger Sugar out due to all of the hype. Location is a little hard to find because it's a few stairs below the ground. Got the Brown Sugar Milk Tea and wasn't really impressed. Was basically like drinking the milk you get at the bottom of your cereal bowl after you've eaten all of the Frosted Flakes. Sugar & ice levels are not customizable; as a result, it's a major sugar overload. Boba was a tad softer than I would've preferred. Also the drink is pricey at $6 after tax, and the place doesn't allow you to use your credit card if the purchase is under $10.

Andrew C.

Yelp
Not your older cousin's type of boba shop anymore. Tiger Sugar offers a special original black sugar boba originating from Taiwan. You're getting a specific signature boba, and milk tea drink that is not your everyday milk tea boba. If you want just the regular milk tea experience maybe you don't need to come here. But if you do want that special premium boba drink, this is it. There should be a menu item to satisfy anyone's palate. My favorite is the pudding one. This the only location in the greater Boston area for now, and it's just opened so there will probably be a wait. If you're not the type of person who wants to wait for it, then maybe come back in a couple of months when the season changes and a certain population leaves town. COVID-19 review: wear a mask and be distant to keep people safe, this place is literally a take out window

Le T.

Yelp
So excited about tiger sugar finally made its way to Boston!!! Their drinks are def worth the wait and the hype. Definitely best brown sugar boba in town! Only place in Boston with mini bobas!!

Cindy H.

Yelp
The number 1 is the best bubble tea I've had in Massachusetts. Just one sip made me realize this. It's creamy and smooth and perfectly balanced. I usually order 25-30% sugar at other bubble tea spots so I worried this would be too sweet, but it was just right. The boba aren't uniformly round and large, they vary more in size and taste very homemade. I WILL BE BACK! The wait is worth it and goes by faster than you think.

Franklin Z.

Yelp
Today was opening day so even though I came at around 3pm, there was still quite the line! However, it moved quickly and was able to get my order in 25-30 minutes! My friends and I tried the #1 Signature drink (the classic) and were super satisfied by it. Although I normally order my boba drink with less ice and sugar, here the drink came standardized with no ability to modify sugar, size levels, etc. This may sound risky, but the standardized drink actually tasted just right - not too sugary or anything. It also made for my decision making that much easier and speed up the line. The boba was really AMAZING - the chewiness was perfect!! Some of the best!! It came with both large and small sized bobas, which made the drink a whole lot more fun to drink. I enjoyed that thoroughly, as small bobas aren't something I can try everywhere, too. Overall, I thought the wait was worthwhile, and the hype for the drink wasn't for nothing entirely. Definitely some of my top boba I've had in Boston. I've heard good things about the pudding as well, so I would like to try #2 soon!

Della S.

Yelp
I wish they had lactose-free milk (remember to bring lactaid!) but otherwise the drinks are delicious. The shop itself is tiny-- barely any space on the inside, so there is a pretty big crowd of people outside waiting for their orders. However the turnaround time was pretty quick considering the size of the crowd (maybe 10 minutes after ordering). There was a menu displayed outside which had 5 drinks to choose from (all $5.65 each). I tried the #5 which was similar to their signature drink (#1) but with pudding. They gave a lot of pudding! The drink was also not too sweet despite having a thick coating of sugar syrup on the edge of the cup. The pearls are cooked perfectly. I'm probably a little biased because these brown sugar style drinks are my go-to drink at any bubble tea shop which serves them, but I'll have to say that Tiger Sugar lives up to the hype! Their drinks are super delicious.

Ashley C.

Yelp
Disappointing bubble tea. Only part that's memorable is the overwhelming sweetness of their drinks and the tiger stripes look in most of their drinks. I'll admit, the tiger stripes look photogenic and cool. But almost every bubble tea store nowadays allow drink customization via decreasing sugar or using lactose-free milk. Tiger Sugar can't decrease sugar levels in their drink, which would've done wonders taste-wise for me. I had their signature black sugar milk tea with tapioca. Every part of it was cloyingly sweet. The tapioca had a great texture. But the sweetness of it combined with the sweetness of the drink ruined it for me. The interior is small, no seating, and there's a credit card minimum of $10. Hitting the $10 minimum is easy considering that my one drink cost over $7. Pricey even for Boston area standards.

Amber S.

Yelp
We got a bag of popcorn and two signature bubble teas. We were greeted immediately and given great conversation and service from the staff. No seating as it's a tiny hole in the wall, but easily something you can drink on the go or take to go. They offer bags to take the bubble teas in as well. A must try if you're looking to try something new, this a great cool drink that'll definetly hit the spot on a hot day! Seemed a bit pricey as our total was $19, but it was still worth it for the size and quality, especially once you taste it. Then again this was one of my first times at a Bobba based resturant so not sure whether the price is truly in normal range or not. It's way more unique than a regular cup a coffee that would've come out the same or higher with add-ons.

Brandon G.

Yelp
I think this might be my favorite bubble tea place in the greater Boston area! (I'd love to be proved wrong, though; I'm constantly looking for better boba.) The menu is relatively limited, but I've enjoyed everything that I've tried: the signature boba milk, the boba with tiger jelly milk (the best seller), and the boba with pudding milk. The milk is really creamy and almost decadent. This was definitely more of a dessert relative to some other boba places (but that won't stop me from having this before meals haha). A few thoughts and observations: - The boba with tiger jelly milk was surprisingly coffee-flavored; I hadn't expected that from the menu. - My favorite of the three had to be the boba with pudding milk. The pudding is really soft and really goes well with the milk. - The prices are all really reasonable (at about $5.65 for a black sugar boba), and I think the quality is a lot better than most other bubble tea places for the same price.

Jen C.

Yelp
I came with my friend on a Thursday evening for an after-work snack. The line for ordering wasn't long (we waited 10 min to order), but there was no organization when it came to waiting. Everyone was standing in a huge clump - probably not the safest. We waited another 15 minutes before our order number was called. The shop itself was much smaller than a food stand at a mall food court. There's absolutely no room to sit - it can barely fit 4 people comfortably. I ordered both Brave as a Tiger (black sugar boba, pearl milk, and mousse) and Tiger Meets Pudding (black sugar boba, pudding milk, cream mousse). I thoroughly enjoyed the Tiger Meets Pudding - it was ridiculously smooth and creamy! The tapioca pearls were so soft - literally the best pearls I've ever had in boba. The drink became less pleasant once I was stuck with the dense pudding at the bottom - sucking that through the straw wasn't fun. The Brave as a Tiger tasted better than other brown sugar boba I'd find elsewhere, but wasn't anything special otherwise. Overall, I had a positive experience and will be coming back for the Tiger Meets Pudding! I highly recommend coming Mon-Thu, since I noticed that the line was at least double the length on Friday.

Felicia L.

Yelp
Tiger Sugar is me and my boyfriend's new go-to boba place in the Boston area! The drinks are great quality compared to some other shops and the boba pearls are especially fresh and chewy. The milk tea and creme is amazing as well, pretty rich and delicious but not overly-sweet at all. Highly recommend trying #1 on their menu (as shown in picture) if you're a brown sugar milk tea fan! The line is definitely no longer as insane as it was during the grand opening several weeks ago, but every now and then (depending on the time/day you go), there can still be a tiny wait. The lines here always move pretty fast though, so I've never had any issues with it. The employees here are super efficient. Price-wise, Tiger Sugar can be a bit on the pricey end for the volume of boba milk tea you're actually getting. I'm pretty sure that there's only 1 size for all the drinks (standard small cup at other boba shops) and two drinks come out to exactly $12. So it's not awful, but it also isn't super cheap. Give Tiger Sugar a try!

Crystal C.

Yelp
Been here twice now. When I order the number 1 signature tiger sugar online, they allow me to pick the milk choice and less sweet options. But when I ordered at the store, they said the sugar comes with regular and cannot be changed. I definitely find the regular sweet is too sweet. Also if I changed the milk to oat milk. It doesn't have the cream foam on top? I do like oatmilk better though. But wondering why it's missing the foam which makes the drink so much better. The shop is super tiny and claustrophobic! Street parking only if you are lucky to get it. Usually I have to park somewhere else and walk... some ppl do double parking though.

Aliké S.

Yelp
Typically not a "boba" drinker, but I enjoyed it! Not sure if my first run of Boba (years ago, maybe a decade) was at a lower quality place, or boba has just evolved over time...? Not sure. Because what I had at Tiger Sugar was a party in my mouth. They definitely have the sugar factor covered, but beyond that, the flavor combination (I tried the "chocolate drink" ) was fun, and the boba bits were not too jelly-ish. And for those of you - like me - who don't mind the chew and sip combination, or in fact, relish in it, will undoubtedly enjoy Tiger Sugar. Their menu is actually very select, yet covers a range of taste preferences. I like their visuals of each drink, although they aren't served as pictured. And this particular location in Allston can be easily overlooked. It is a lower-level business location - as in subterranean - so if you're driving look low, not high. And finally, know this is strictly carry-out.

Savannah B.

Yelp
The BEST black sugar boba I have ever had anywhere! The drinks are sooo delicious and creamy and look so pretty! I got their number 5, which is Black sugar boba, pudding milk, with cream mousse. So amazing! It was so pretty to photograph and even better to drink! We will 100% be back here in the future. Just to note, the inside is extremely small and cramped, so do not expect to stay inside very long.

Pham M.

Yelp
I got the green tea latte with cream on top but there was no cream. Hot boba made the ice melt really quickly, the tea itself had little to no flavor. Good boba tho, very chewy!

Melanie W.

Yelp
I tried Signature, it was okay but not my favorite boba place in Chinatown. I usually adjust my sugar and ice when ordering drinks. Tiger Sugar is a place that you can't make any adjustment. When I got my drink, the boba is warm and come in small and normal boba size. The drink is a little sweet for me but it does taste good.

Claire S.

Yelp
I had visited Tiger Sugar when it first opened last year and loved it! Today I returned for the first time and still loved it! I got the 1 which is their classic black sugar boba with pearl milk and my friend got the same with pudding. It was the perfect amount of sugar, and not overly sweet... so good! I was so happy when they said they offered them as warm drinks because it was so cold outside. And honestly I think I prefer the warm over cold! We also opted for the medium and they were the perfect amount but they also offer larges. Conveniently located right near the B line. Fair warning the shop is super small and will only fit the few people ordering. Staff was super friendly and efficient. Will be back!

Ajay N.

Yelp
Good quality boba pearls! The pearls vary in size with mini and regular boba. Their signature cream bobas cannot be modified in sweetness or ice level. I generally get 50% sugar at other boba places, and despite the fact that I couldn't modify the sugar level, I didn't find it too sweet.

Michelle T.

Yelp
We were in the area picking up a cake at Tous Les Jours. Originally, I had wanted to go to KFTea, but then I saw a Tiger Sugar with no line. In NYC, there's typically still a line even though the hype has died down a bit. Staff were super nice and our drinks came out very quickly. I was a bit bummed that they didn't have the mini-boba that the Queens location has. I had a green tea milk foam and X had milk tea with pudding and boba. I really liked my drink and I was very happy to not have to wait in line for it!

Shirley W.

Yelp
I love the Allston Tiger Sugar! I feel like they really put in the effort in each drink and even tried to make them look pretty :) much appreciated! Plenty of street parking here! It gets busy but they make their drinks super fast, not a very long wait. The shakes may take a bit longer, but its worth! Weekdays would be your best chance at ordering drinks with less wait time! I looove the boba at Tiger Sugar, they're really really soft! They have regular bobas and smaller ones. I've tried and love all of #1-4 on their menu as well as their new shakes! I was a bit unsure about shakes, I came in with the assumption that they'd be overly sweet BUTTT Tiger Sugar really did it right! I ordered all 3 shakes and each one of them tasted BETTER than I expected! I really liked the chocolate one, it was at a just right level of sweetness and was super refreshing for these hot Summer days!

Cynthia T.

Yelp
Tldr: alright bubble tea but not worth traveling cross town to get This store has so much hype and I have to say, I'm a little disappointed because of it. It's a pretty nice place to pick up bubble tea, especially now that they're on delivery services and you can pickup without waiting outside. (There's no space inside, it's just an ordering counter.) I got the classic #1, black sugar boba + pearl milk and cream mousse. This is a solid dessert bubble tea. Definitely not the low sweetness kind, but hey it's brown sugar boba, kind of in the name. That said, the flavor is great at the start but I was in a sugar coma by the time I'm halfway though. This is a pace yourself kind of drink. Somehow despite the sugar and richness of the cream, the drink tasted very one-dimensional and flat. Boba was lovely and chewy but not among the best I've had. Hence, a nice treat when you're in the area, but not worth specifically coming over for.

Edward W.

Yelp
After having brown sugar bubble tea in HK, I couldn't wait to try this place when it opened. During the first few weeks of grand opening, they were long queues so I didn't think they spent a lot of time creating a good quality drink. A few months later, I went back and got the regular brown sugar boba tea and it definitely made a difference. The bobas were warm and soft and the brown sugar complemented the milk in the drink. It was not too sweet as some say. I really liked it and the drink is definitely IG-able. Too bad, there is only one size. The only downside is that it doesn't accept credit cards if you only buy one drink. If you are really thirsty, you will have to get two!

Jason K.

Yelp
Read this as a 4.5 star review. Having made a few visits here, I do have to say that the black sugar boba is very good and worth a trip if you are in the Allston area. I have tried the top item, chocolate milk drink, and the coffee latte. The drinks can be very sugary (moreso than other bubble tea establishments that I've tried) but the black sugar doesn't completely overwhelm the chocolate or coffee portions of the hybrid drinks that I've tried. The mini boba adds a different dimension to the drink since this isn't the standard sized boba found at other bubble tea spots. The lines move fairly quickly and orderly and I was able to get my drinks with a fairly quick turnaround time. Really good, but not go out of my way to Allston good (B Line is undergoing renovations right now and hauling myself from home all the way to Allston is a hike). I recommend people give this place a go to try the world famous Tiger Sugar black sugar boba. IG: Feastcoastoffense

Kay A.

Yelp
Overall Rating: 4.5 Talking Points: Beverage / Location / Tips My order: #2 Black Sugar Boba + Pearl + Tiger Jelly Milk with Cream Mousse Beverage: I've only had Tiger Sugar once in Taiwan where this chain originated and had found the brown sugar incredibly sweet (but that's actually the point) as I generally prefer my boba drinks less sweet. If you usually prefer your boba with 0 - 30% sugar, heads up - you might be in for a sugar rush. I think the sweetness of the beverage at this Allston location pales in comparison to my previous experience (likely due to a smaller quantity of brown sugar) but that works well to my 'less sweet' preference. I would describe the taste of the beverage as something like cereal milk, but sweeter. All beverages are only available in one size, equivalent to the usual Medium boba cup sizing from other boba shops. Location: This is a small takeout counter location located a few steps down basement level. You'll be more likely to avoid a line if you can come during a slower hour on the weekday. There isn't much space to hang around outside the shop either so be prepared to pickup and go. Tip: Minimum $10 to use credit card. Bring cash if you're only planning to get one drink.

Samantha P.

Yelp
So happy to finally have a Tiger Sugar in Boston so I could try this infamous boba tea! After reading reviews, I wanted to get there early so that my roommate and I didn't have to spend too much time waiting in line. The line stretches down the street most times of the day. We got there at 11, right when they open and we were about 7th in line. Since the place is small inside and with covid, only one party goes in at a time to order and you wait outside until the tea is ready. There is a sign on the window that shows when an order number is ready; your order number is on the bottom of your receipt. It only took about 3 minutes from ordering until our boba tea was ready. Very efficient system! And the boba tea was delicious! We got the signature drink! I can see why Tiger Sugar is so well loved everywhere!

Thanh L.

Yelp
So the line was less crazy a week later. The staff was helpful and nice. The drinks came out fast. We got the Black sugar boba with Pearls and 3 other drinks with different selection in toppings. They were the Chocolate Malt Milk, Coffee latte, & pudding milk. All came with Cream mousse. These taste exactly how I remember when I got it in nyc. The price is reasonable for the quality that you're getting. The drinks have a good balance of favors . No favors over powering the other. Highly recommend to anyone

Jillian F.

Yelp
I love Tiger Sugar!!! Since I'm typically into much sweeter drinks, the signature drink which is a brown sugar boba milk and pearl with cream mousse hits the spot! The milk tea is a lot creamier than others and the boba is sweet and chewy! My only qualm is that I don't think non-dairy options are available so don't forget the Lactase pills!

Rebecca B.

Yelp
I visited Tiger Sugar today to finally try their Brown Sugar Milk Tea that many have been raving about. The drink was $6 and came in one size. Honestly, one of the best drinks I've ever had. Not too sweet and good amount of cream. Could've done without adding ice to it. The bubbles are a mixture of regular and mini which I found interesting. The shop itself is small and can only fit one party of customers at a time. Service was fast. Would return

Janet H.

Yelp
Came all the way from New Hampshire where in currently staying to this shop after I heard of the grand opening. It is a brand new shop located underneath the apartment. You might miss it because it is kinda hidden. Just remember that it's across from BBQ chicken and next to the smoke shop. I got the #1 Signature Brown sugar Boba milk + pearl with cream mousse. And #4 Black sugar boba + pearl Coffee Latte with Cream Mousse. All drinks used organic milk instead of creamer ! And it is recommended to shake at least 15 times in order to mix all the goodness together. I gotta say the coffee latte is my favorite! The cream mousse mixed with coffee almost reminded me of Starbucks caramel frappucino, but 1000x better and it isn't too sweet which I like! The brown sugar milk tea is very good too. I think people like it because it's not just regular milk tea, they added cream mousse to make the flavors more rich. And the most amazing thing is their BOBA! It's a combination of big and small pieces that make you enjoy every bit of them! I wasn't really a fan I'd boba but this is very very good. And the quality of boba is good too. I had the drink for about an hour and the boba still soft and chewy. You know that is good. I think it's worth the try and there might be some waiting because it's fairly a new shop in this area. Once you order, they will give you a receipt with number at the bottom so you can stand outside and wait. The number will be call by the screen so you won't missed it. Very friendly staff.

Tarek A.

Yelp
Tiger Sugar gets both aesthetics and taste right, but number 5: pudding milk left a terrible taste... Their menu is quite extensive compared to most Boba locations, but what I greatly appreciate was they have a list of recommendations based on your taste preference. Most of their drinks use not just one type of Boba, but two--a larger and smaller form that adds variety and uniqueness to the milk tea experience. I went with close friends, and here's what we got (ranked from best to worst) 1- SIGNATURE (1): Black Sugar + Pearl Milk with Cream Mousse Simply delicious. There's a reason it comes out on top. It's on the sweeter side, but with a balance that made it great. 2- BEST SELLER (4) Black Sugar + Pearl Coffee Latte with Cream Mousse Most Boba places do a bad job layering coffee and boba, but Tiger Sugar has a delectable mix that still gives high preference to coffee lovers! 3- Black Sugar Boba + Pearl + Chocolate Malt Milk (3) This was also a good flavor, but in terms of it's chocolate composition, it's a little lackluster when compared to it's coffee comparison. 4- Black Sugar Boba Black Tea (T6) A good choice for those not wanting anything too sweet. It was flavorful. 5- Black Sugar Boba + Pudding Milk with Cream Mousse (5) I got this to try the variety of options, but ended up throwing this drink away after three sips. My friends unanimously agreement that it's flavor profile was difficult to enjoy. I don't want to use the word bad--but this drink is why I've knocked off a star. The pudding mixed in gave a heavy, dank texture, and it left a squirmy aftertaste. I rarely regret buying a drink as much as I did this one. All in all, the menu is solid, the boba delicious and varied, and the tea great--but I'd stay away from #5.

Nicole K.

Yelp
I had Tiger Sugar in NYC and can confirm this Tiger Sugar tastes the same. Because they specialize in brown sugar boba milk, and have a preset to their drinks, you're unable to customize any of the sugar or ice levels. But I think Tiger Sugar does a good job of making a satisfying drink that's not too sweet and also refreshing. The boba is warm and freshly made, and has a rich brown sugar taste to it. The server advises to mix well, which is how you prevent the drink from being too sweet at the bottom. We got the Signature #1: Black Sugar Boba + Pearl Milk with Cream Mousse and #4: Black Sugar Boba + Pearl Coffee Latte with Cream Mousse, and I honestly liked the coffee one better because the coffee flavor was pretty rich and offered something different from all the other brown sugar boba milks from the other boba chains. I'm taking off one star because I'm a little annoyed both the larger boba and smaller pearls are combined together. (They didn't used to be.) Some people might like the size differences, but I personally just want all boba. But other than that, I do really like this chain and will definitely be coming here for my brown sugar boba milk fix.

Angela S.

Yelp
It says that you can use your credit card as long as the purchase is $10 minimum so I ended up ordering two drinks! I got their signature drink #1) brown sugar with boba and #5) their best seller - brown sugar with boba and pudding with cream. I think they both are alright - pretty sweet for my tasting but everyone seems to love it here! The place is definitely small but efficient! I don't think I would come out of my way to get boba here but if I'm in the area I'll definitely order from here.

Karen B.

Yelp
The line moved pretty quickly. The location is very small so you come in to order then go outside and wait for your order. You get an order number then theres a window outside that displays order numbers. When your number comes up you go and pick up your order inside. They do not take any type of pre order. Not phone not online. Call before to see if its crowded. I ordered the #1 and #2. The menu is quite small so you only have a few options. The #1 is the original and I thought it was ok. Number #2 was not my favorite. Overall good milk tea, but I think it's overhyped.

Sarah S.

Yelp
This boba is off the charts good. It basically is a dessert in boba form, with the flavors perfectly complementing each other. Very glad that a Tiger Sugar came to Boston- FINALLY! Try this place for yourself :))

Tanu P.

Yelp
Very delicious if you're a fan of brown sugar boba! The pearls are smaller than what you would get at a normal boba place but I personally enjoy it. Highly recommend the chocolate malt flavor!