Bubble U

Founded in 2016 in the heart of Downtown LA's Fashion District, Bubble U was built on one idea: real ingredients, no shortcuts. We cook our own black sugar from scratch. We source our matcha from Uji, Japan. We use Straus organic milk. Every cup is made fresh, every day.

In 2026, Bubble U was named #2 Best Boba in Los Angeles — a recognition of what we've always believed: quality speaks for itself.

Come find us at 819 Santee St #111. Dogs welcome. Outdoor seating available.

Located at 819 Santee St #111, Los Angeles, CA 90014, Bubble U operates as a bubble tea serving Los Angeles in California. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it.

Bubble tea, tea houses, Asian bakeries and dessert shops in this group are usually walk-in, counter-order businesses with a menu board overhead listing sweetness and ice levels you can adjust when ordering. Standard bubble tea customization includes sugar level (0-100%), ice level, and a choice of toppings like boba pearls, pudding or jelly, usually at a small extra charge. Asian bakeries sell items individually with tongs and a tray, cafeteria-style, rather than pre-boxed, and pastries are typically less sweet than Western bakery items. Lines build up quickly after school and in the evening, especially near colleges. Most of these businesses accept cards and mobile pay and skew younger in clientele and atmosphere.

The business lists hours on 1 day of the week. Typical hours are 10 AM–6 PM. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. The listed phone number is (213) 905-8398. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. More information is available on its website, snack.site.

Customers rate it 4.5 out of 5 on Google across 495 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded bubble tea in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles is in California, on the West Coast, where the climate ranges from foggy coast to hot inland valleys, wildfire season can affect air quality in late summer, and traffic is the main thing to plan around. Getting around Los Angeles is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across California's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

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