Icy Bubbles Information

Tucked into a small plaza at 4601 16th St Suite 3 in Moline, Icy Bubbles feels like one of those neighborhood spots you stumble upon once and then keep coming back to. The location is easy to find, with plenty of parking, and once you step inside, you’re greeted by a bright, cheerful space that leans more toward a casual dessert café than a traditional restaurant. It’s clean, modern, and has just enough seating to hang out with friends without feeling cramped.

The menu is where things really get interesting. While the name suggests cold treats, it goes beyond just basic shaved ice or bubble tea. You’ll find a mix of refreshing drinks, fruity slushes, milk teas, and layered desserts that look almost too good to touch. The tapioca pearls are consistently soft and chewy, which is something regular bubble tea drinkers will appreciate since that texture can make or break the experience. I tried a classic brown sugar milk tea and a fruit-based icy blend, and both had a balanced sweetness that didn’t feel overwhelming.

There’s also a noticeable effort put into presentation. Drinks come out looking vibrant and carefully assembled, which explains why they’re popular on social media. But it’s not just about aesthetics-the flavors hold up. Fresh fruit options taste genuinely fresh rather than syrup-heavy, and the ice textures are smooth rather than chunky, which shows attention to detail.

Service is friendly and efficient, even during busier hours. The staff seems patient with first-time visitors, explaining menu options and customization choices without rushing. That’s helpful because the menu has enough variety that it can take a minute to decide, especially if you’re new to bubble tea or specialty iced desserts.

Looking at online reviews, there’s a consistent pattern of people praising both the quality of the drinks and the welcoming vibe. It’s not trying to be a full-scale restaurant with a large food menu, so if you’re expecting a full meal, this might not be the place. But for what it offers-a focused selection of drinks and sweet treats-it delivers reliably.

It fits well into the local Moline scene as a casual hangout spot, especially for younger crowds or anyone looking to cool off with something different from the usual coffee shop routine. The combination of creative menu items, consistent quality, and a laid-back atmosphere makes it easy to see why people keep recommending it.

Most Popular Dishes

  • Slushy $9.95

Try our delicious slashes made with a almond milk and fruit syrup. Comes with free scoop of Popping boba

  • Pumpkin Spice Smoothie $10.75

Try our new Delicious Fall smoothie. Pumpkin spice --available all through fall.

  • Specialty Smoothies $10.25

Try our signature smoothies. Blended Thai Coffee, Mocha, Coconut Iced Mocha, and Cookies N' Cream comes with whip cream on top :) Also comes with 1 free scoop of regular tapioca pearls.

  • Smoothies $9.95

Our smoothies are out of this world yummy :) Pick from delicious flavors made with real fruits. Also comes with 1 free scoop of regular tapioca pearls.

  • Thai Iced Coffee $8.40
  • Unflavored Iced Tea $4.20

Our regular iced tea

  • Thai Iced Tea $8.40
  • Strawberry Shortcake $7.90

Open Times

Monday 11:30 AM - 07:30 PM

Tuesday Closed

Wednesday 11:30 AM - 07:30 PM

Thursday 11:30 AM - 07:30 PM

Friday 11:30 AM - 08:00 PM

Saturday 11:30 AM - 08:00 PM

Sunday 11:30 AM - 07:30 PM

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Location & Contact

Contact Details

  • 4601 16th St Suite 3, Moline, IL 61265, United States
  • Right Now :
  • +1 309-524-3134

What People's Say About Place

We love Icy Bubbles and have been going for their rolled ice cream since they first opened in Moline in like 2019. Can't speak on their other items but their rolled ice cream is delicious and reasonably priced for what you get. My favorite is the brownie delight and I get it just about every time. Most of the staff have always been friendly. I don't think we've ever dealt with anyone rude. I wish that they had space to eat it outside in the warmer seasons but otherwise no complaints.

Icy Bubbles was a surprisingly nice treat - and walking distance from Quad City Tennis! - for the kids after their tournament. Super cute ambience, friendly service, and yummy rolled ice cream. On two separate days, we ordered Sealed with a Kiss, Monkey Business, Brownie Delight, By the Campfire, and you can even customize your own order with your choice of ice cream, base flavors, and various toppings to choose from. Will definitely come back to try more when we're back in town.

My favorite is the Okinawa milk tea with brown jellies. The selection is extremely vast and the workers are extremely helpful. You can make your Boba exactly how you like it.

Excellent service. We were treated with genuine kindness and enthusiasm which is great. It was memorizing watching them make our rolled ice cream! The mint chocolate choice was amazing. Bubble tea was also wonderful. Looking forward to visiting again. Wish I hadn't waited so long to stop in!

We love to watch them make the rolled ice cream. The flavors and choices are sweet and fun. My favorite so far is gone bananas, sealed with a kiss, and rise and shine. Overall, this place is a must try.

The ice cream is very flavorful. Place was packed but clean. Upbeat atmosphere and music. Staff was friendly. Will visit again! He had a cookie monster and I had the mint selection.

Very nice experience over all the customer service was outstanding the rolled ice cream perfectly rolled drinks were super good and the enclosure was really good like the bubble wall over all great experience

Love, love, LOVE Icy Bubbles! Many different types of businesses serve Bubble Tea in the area but Icy Bubbles is above and beyond all the best. Everything is always made quickly and accurately every time! The staff are always very professional! I love the lay out and color scheme of both locations. The seating is plenty for the small layout. The kids love how they can watch the ice cream being made. This place reminds us of the great bubble teas back in our hometown of Seattle!

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