NaiSnow Tea and Bakery (Columbia University)
University Place, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027 · Opened November 2025
NaiSnow Tea and Bakery (Columbia University) at a glance
About
- House-made boba with silky milk teas
- Freshly baked pastries daily
- Student-friendly pricing and atmosphere
- Seasonal tea flavors and fruit slushes
- Cozy counter seating perfect for quick study breaks
NaiSnow Tea and Bakery brings lively bubble tea ritual and warm-baked scents to Morningside Heights, pairing playful drinks with artisan pastries tailored to a student crowd. Expect creamy milk teas with chewy boba, inventive seasonal flavors, and bakery items baked in-house all day. It’s an accessible neighborhood spot built for quick grabs, lingering chats, and late-afternoon study breaks.
What to Order
Classic Brown Sugar Milk Tea with Boba
A silky, caramelized brown-sugar milk tea with hand-tossed chewy boba — comfortingly sweet and perfectly balanced.
Lychee Fruit Slush
A refreshing, aromatic slush bright with lychee and citrus notes, ideal for warm afternoons on campus.
Taiwanese Pineapple Bun
Buttery, crackled-top bun with a tender interior — an island-style bakery classic reinterpreted for grab-and-go cravings.
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