Boba, pearl, tapioca, bubble tea—whatever you may call these chewy, ball-shaped desserts found at the bottom of tea drinks, they are becoming increasingly popular in San Jose.

There are several options and styles to choose from with a proliferation of coffee/tea shops and bakeries selling dessert drinks in the South Bay. Here are a few of our favorites in San Jose.

Didn’t see one of your favorite boba spots on the list? Let us know in the comments section below.

Find more food and drink options with the SanJose.com Restaurants directory.

[Photo Courtesy of Tea Lyfe Drinks]