Welcome to the Bubble Tea capital of the Northwest

Come to the U District to celebrate the world of bubble tea on Saturday, July 19 from 12pm to 6pm! The U District is home to over 20 restaurants and cafes serving up bubble tea and is a destination for boba-lovers!

The U District Partnership is bringing back the fourth annual Seattle Boba Fest in the U District. With dozens of shops in the neighborhood dedicated to this special milk tea drink, the U District is the heart of Seattle’s bubble tea scene.

U District cafes and restaurants are coming together to feature special and fan-favorite flavors; inviting all who want to learn more about the global phenomenon of bubble tea. Known for its endless flavor combinations and the toppings that make it so unique, bubble tea has propelled its own cultural following.

Traveling to the U District

However you make your way to the U District, you’re sure to have a great time when you arrive! As always, we recommend you consider public transportation to help reduce traffic and maximize your time enjoying the neighborhood.

Travel by Link Light Rail
Light rail is the best way to travel to Seattle Boba Fest — exit at the U District Station right into the heart of the event at 43rd and Brooklyn! Skip the traffic (and the Revive I-5 northbound lane closures between July 18-21) and get a head start on enjoying that delicious bubble tea!

Plan your bus trip!
Wondering which bus to take? Use the handy King County Metro’s Trip Planner or Google Maps.

Take the Burke Gilman Trail
Get in a few extra steps and take the Burke Gilman Trail! The Burke-Gilman Trail is a popular recreational trail for walkers, runners, cyclists, skaters and commuters. Take the road exit at University Way NE and travel north to NE 43rd St to enjoy the festival stage, visit the welcome tent, and shop the artist market! Beside the Burke Gilman, here are a few resources to help plan your trip, Google Map Biking Directions,  SDOT’s Online Biking Guide Map, or download the Seattle Biking Map.

Traveling by Car
Plan your trip and leave early to avoid traffic congestion with the Revive I-5 project. Street parking and parking lot options are available throughout the neighborhood.

Sponsorship Inquiries

Contact Lauren Carey at [email protected] for more information on partnering as a sponsor for Seattle Boba Fest.

Media Contact

For all media inquiries, please contact Polly Yokokawa at [email protected].

Meet the Designer: Matt Naylor

Matt Naylor is an illustrator and graphic designer based in Seattle, WA. Inspired to create from the jump, his earliest influences of classic Disney animated films spurred a passion for drawing that never stopped. Since then that passion has turned into a career doing what he loves working with a wide variety of clients. Some of the brands he’s been fortunate to create work for include the Seattle Seahawks, Starbucks, Microsoft, Amazon, Ravensburger, and Simply Seattle. Locally, he’s most known for his work on Dunn Lumber’s rebrand in 2014 including updated mascot designs, murals, packaging, signage, and store exteriors. His work has been awarded 12 Addy Awards including regional “Best of Show” in 2019.

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