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#18 in Vancouver
Boba Run
Kitsilano's boba scene is weirdly sparse, which makes Boba Run feel like an oasis. The matcha is properly whisked — none of that clumpy powder-at-the-bottom business. Honey boba adds a floral sweetness that regular brown sugar pearls can't touch.
A strange fit for the yoga-pants-and-smoothies crowd, but Boba Run has carved out a loyal following on West 4th. The honey boba is their signature — sweeter and more floral than standard brown sugar pearls, and it pairs beautifully with their matcha and jasmine bases.
Score breakdown
- Pearl Texture: 7.9/10
- Tea Quality: 7.7/10
- Flavor Creativity: 7.5/10
- Overall Experience: 7.7/10
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What reviews say: Kits locals appreciate having a walkable boba option. The honey boba is the most-mentioned positive. Some find the menu too small and the prices slightly high for what you get.
Google Rating: 4.3 ★ (156 reviews)
🫧 Deep cut tip: The lychee jasmine green tea with honey boba at 30% sugar is the warm-weather order. It's floral without being perfume-y and the honey boba ties it together. Skip the milk teas here — stick to the tea-forward drinks.
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