Fat Straw

Fat Straw is a bubble tea store on SE Hawthorne Boulevard in Portland, Oregon, at 4258 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97215. It brings together a broad tea menu and banh mi, making it a useful stop for people who want more than a drink with their outing. Customer reviews describe a cute, fun space, fresh and flavorful food and drinks, and welcoming service. With a 4.5-star rating from 549 reviews, Fat Straw is a well-reviewed local option for bubble tea and a casual bite in southeast Portland.

The menu’s variety is part of the appeal. Reviewers mention milk tea, smoothies, and boba pearls, with one customer especially appreciating milk tea that tastes balanced rather than overly sweet. Others praise the freshness and flavor of the smoothies and pearls. If you are new to bubble tea, the large selection may take a moment to explore; if you already have a favorite style, the range gives you plenty to consider. Reviews also call out the quality of the drinks and the care put into making them. For a first visit, you can ask the staff for help navigating the options, then choose a drink that suits your taste.

Fat Straw is also known by customers for banh mi, including a pork banh mi praised in a review for its flavor and freshness. That combination makes the shop a practical choice when one person wants boba and another wants something more filling—or when you simply want both. Reviewers describe it as a local neighborhood spot with regulars coming through, and some value its long-standing presence as a small Portland business. The friendly, knowledgeable service adds to the easygoing feel, whether you are stopping in for a quick drink, sharing a casual meal, or introducing someone to bubble tea and banh mi.

You’ll find Fat Straw at 4258 SE Hawthorne Blvd, convenient for a stop along Portland’s SE Hawthorne corridor. The shop is closed Mondays; its posted hours are 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Sunday. Hours can change, so check before making a special trip. Customer feedback highlights the cute setting, a wide range of teas, well-made boba, smoothies, and banh mi, as well as attentive service. Whether you live nearby or are exploring southeast Portland, Fat Straw offers a relaxed place to pick up a thoughtfully prepared drink and a Vietnamese-style sandwich in one visit.