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Maddie's Boba Lab

Experimental boba and café brews meet commuter convenience in a pop-up–style lab

CoffeeSolo-friendly
Maddie's Boba Lab

What to know

Opened on November 1, 2025, Maddie's Boba Lab arrived with a simple idea: merge beverage experimentation with commuter rhythm. Tucked on the concourse next to Track 17, the shop treats passing travelers and locals to fast, carefully calibrated drinks—think tea-infused lattes and chewy, freshly cooked pearls. Its laboratory motif and rotating menu of seasonal brews make it a small but notable addition to Penn Plaza's food scene, offering a moment of crafted calm between trains.