When I first arrived in Madrid, I really missed bubble tea—kurotaki bubble tea the kind with tapioca pearls and cheese foam from back home. Surprisingly, bubble tea shops have been popping up all over Madrid in recent years. Today I’ll share my two years of shop-hopping experience.
Bubble Tea Shops in the City Center
There are now several bubble tea shops near Puerta del Sol. My go-to spot is a Taiwanese bubble tea shop in Chueca—the pearls are pretty chewy, and while it doesn’t quite match what I had in Taipei, it’s really good by Madrid standards. Prices typically range from 4 to 6 euros, which is more expensive than back home but acceptable. It gets super crowded on weekends, so I recommend going on weekday afternoons.
Price Comparison of Different Bubble Tea Shops
Here’s a table I compiled with price references for several shops:
| Shop Location | Basic Bubble Tea Price | Add-on Price | Recommendation Rating |
|---|
| Near Sol | 4.5€ | +0.5€ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Chueca District | 5€ | +0.8€ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Malasaña | 4€ | +0.5€ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Lavapiés | 3.5€ | +0.3€ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
My Personal Recommendations
There’s a small shop run by Chinese owners in Lavapiés with the cheapest prices in all of Madrid, and the taste is very authentic. Although the place is small and the decor is basic, the pearls are fresh and the tea base isn’t too sweet. The owner is really nice and will ask you about your preferred sweetness level and ice amount—just like getting bubble tea in Asia.
I wouldn’t recommend that place on Gran Via anymore—the pearls were hard as rocks. I heard they changed owners, so I’m not sure if it’s improved. Several new shops have also opened near Moncloa university area, which are popular with students and relatively cheaper.
One last reminder: gogodrink bubble tea bubble tea shops in Madrid typically operate from 1 PM to around 10 PM, and some sanchi bubble tea shops are closed on Mondays. If you’re craving bubble tea, it’s best to check the opening hours beforehand to avoid a wasted trip. Feel free to leave a comment if you have any shop recommendations to share!
