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Ahmad and Violet did a amazing job! Great customer service who hired just got blessed in this business. I’ll tell you something about this business is going thrive because of them !

Randomly tried this place after a pitstop in Fresno. We got the dirty taro and dirty brown sugar boba. Both were very good! Service was great, very friendly staff.

Thank you to Denzel for the warm customer service! He helped me order with recommendations and Dungli prepared my drink and it was so good! Definitely coming back again!!

Strange as it may sound, I have been here multiple times and never have I gotten the boba. I have come here after eating at one of the other restaurants in the plaza. They had chocolate pub cake (nice and heavy), mango spongecake (unique and balanced), and strawberry cheesecake (my favorite). My friend who went through a boba fiend phase has gotten the boba and he said he approves. I also noticed a lot of people coming here and playing some arcade style games. It’s worth a visit.

Yummy macaroons! I tried pistachio, vanilla and raspberry. A little tiny but super good ! Thai tea w/ light boba was also refreshing and well made

I got the mango and cream with boba and it was delicious. Ahmed made it with precision and. Denzel and Aubrey also did a fantastic job at keeping the place tidy and ready for the next customers! I will definitely be back!

The Thai Tea was good! It was awesome to look at everyone’s notes and art on the walls!

Great boba spot and definitely a favorite with the kiddos. Tons of flavor options and fun add-ons to choose from, and the drinks are consistently refreshing and well made. The vibe is casual and easy, making it a perfect stop after school or on a family outing. Always a hit with the kids.

I live an hour away and come to this location that’s how you know the boba is good ! But I’m writing the review because the workers are so sweet ! They don’t hesitate to make sure you are happy. I’m gonna continue to come here every week .<3 :)

Cool staff, bad quality tea. They sell as a gimmicky 33oz or 20oz with a crazy markup. the pure oolong tea legitimately tastes like the unsweetened Arizona tea, with a heavy synthetic citric taste. the boba tasted alright, though. but I would double check which teas they are brewing in the back (if any). I’m sure their craft drinks are good, but as for pure tea? don’t go here.

It’s great! Wish I lived closer! I’d be here all the dang time. Great price for the tea you get and the customer service was peak! Vibes were great, pretty busy at 9pm but what the heck, it was so good I’d wait forever 💪🏻

Friendly customer service who knew what they were talking about, I love the huge portion sizes. Only reason I come here. I gave it 4 stars because they lowkey take too long. Also, sometimes the boba tatses weird.

A great place to get some Green Apple Slush. This is one of the rare plave that will carry the Green Apple flavor for the slush. The wait isn’t long but the hardest part about this place is finding parking. They get filled up quick, especially at night time. They also closed indoor sitting due to covid so you’ll have to sip your drinks outside.

Nice boba place, quite spacious. Our party of 6 people were able to fit in the sofa at the corner. Like their decorations style, pretty chill and relaxing. I got matcha latte and my friends got earl gray milk tea with pudding, taro milk tea, tiger milk tea, and strawberry smoothie, all of them were to their likes. They also have restroom, so it’s a good place to chat and enjoy afternoon with friends.

The matcha latte had a delicate, smooth flavor — creamy, gentle, and perfectly balanced. The ichigo daifuku was simply delightful: soft, chewy mochi wrapped around a juicy fresh strawberry, with a subtle sweetness that complemented the fruit beautifully. A lovely combination!

Stopped by to grab a drink and was pleasantly surprised. The milk tea was really good, and the drinks came out fairly quickly. I ordered a matcha milk tea with boba, and the flavors were nicely balanced. The matcha wasn’t too bitter, and the boba had a great chewy texture. I also picked up a croissant, and it was surprisingly good. Light, flaky, and a nice little treat to go with the drink. It was an easy and enjoyable stop, and I’d definitely come back to try more items on the menu next time.

This tea house is supported by the sale of bubble tea and other tea-family sweet drinks served in plastic disposable cups and straws. The space is cool, but the vibe is ruined by poorly amp’d junk music that is more sound graffiti than music. They would be better off with ambient sounds or no music at all. But invest is speakers first. I know a thing or two about tea, so I wanted to enjoy some properly brewed Chinese tea while in Downtown Berkeley. I opted for Da Hong Pao (Great Red Robe), a generally wonderful tea from Fujian. I watched the staff brew it in a small pot; after steeping, they served it to me in 8 oz ceramic cup. Serving chinese tea to westerners in a way that works in can be hard. I prefer gongfu places where I can brew myself and get multiple steeps. Or places devoted only to tea and not tea infused drinks. That said, it wasn’t a bad brew. But one doesn’t get to linger over the tea, or enjoy the other aspects associated with traditional tea culture here. I won’t come back unless it’s empty, the music is off, or something else changes. If you want a fruit, milk or bubble tea, I would recommend. Head to Blue Willow, Far Leaves, or Teance if you want to drink actual tea. They could certainly do it here, but they can’t do both starbucks-style tea and fine tea at the same time. It’s a shame.

Great teas! Yummy matcha soft serve! Compostable cups and straws! Oh my. And the boba was perfectly cooked (not heavily sugared like most boba places). We also got daifaiku which they sell from another vendor. I love that the tea quality wasn’t secondary like many shops. Staff were friendly too. I highly recommend this place.

Nice tea house at Berkeley. They have another location at SF. We stopped by after lunch. Looks like it is a good place to study or work as I see many customers working on the laptop. I heard this tea house is pretty famous. it has nice interior and high ceiling. They also have one popup store inside when we visit. There are plenty of teas and match varieties. They also sell the match powder, tea leaf and Hojicha powder . They also have imperial Matcha powder. We ordered just cold matcha and it was good. it was not that strong. We will stop by next time to try other tea.

Everytime I come here I get the strawberry fruit tea and I love their varieties of toppings especially they’re boba because it has the perfect texture and sweetness with every sip and I have been coming here for the past 4 years. And yes I do recommend.

Best Bobba cold drinks in town. Always come here when I’m passing by to grab a tasty Oreo Bobba smoothy. Kids love it too but they get no tea added, which you can ask the staff not to put as it has caffeine. Wife loves the ice Brown Sugar Milk Bobba. Watermelon, Taro and so many other drinks are delicious. Highly recommend

Fun fun fun 😁. Literally when I first found out of seventea that has claw machine!! I was so amazed, went with my sister to go check it out omg 😲, I know I be coming to play more often.!! Boba was good, the food was good so yummy !! ☺️ . The claw machine only take one token, amazed. Owners and the workers are so friendly ☺️, literally. Went there like almost every day or almost every week to play haha..my cart will always be full everytime I go. 😅🧸. Literally im not good with claw machine but went almost every week , seem to get better at it. Especially when you try to trade it for a bigger plushy the best. Oof would I had known I would trade for good one in the first place. But I wanted to keep it since I work so hard playing. LOL the best Boba place and claw machine 🥰♡♡♡

Japanese egg tofu – excellent!! 5 stars Fried calamari – horrible!! ZERO stars. Nothing like the pictures. They were the size of your pinky nail. Over fried and dry. The texture was like biting into shrimp shells. No meat. Just breading and tough, chewy shrimp shell like texture. Drinks…I didnt get any this time but recall them being good. Also the guest service is excellent from the cashier. She was consistent with all guest walking in the door.

Loved the atmosphere! Staff was super friendly. Many claw games and different prizes to choose from. Got a F8 (Thai Iced Tea with boba) afterwards and it was delicious! The pearls were soft and warm <3 Definitely recommend and coming again!

Cute little spot with TINS of boba, could use more seating, lots of claw machines. Enjoyed Thai Milk Tea and a Mocha blend with Boba. Thanks so much!

We love that you can customize your drink here! No one else has that. They also have the largest selection of caffeine free drinks. We love boba here!

Thai tea made with somewhat expired milk, did not taste good at all. Taste weird and sour. I know good Thai tea. That was not it. Do better, how you gonna charge 7-10 dollars for a drink but not prepare it well. Do better.

I’ve been to all kinds of Boba places. . By far this is the worst one I’ve experienced. I ordered the orange dream cycle and the strawberry banana within two Minute My drink melted. It was nothing but ice. It was so diluted. It wasn’t even sweet. The strawberry banana taste nothing like banana. It was nothing but ice and some powder they use.

Place has gone downhill. It was bad enough they call themselves a boba tea when it really should just be labeled a tea shop. You can’t sell tea and charge extra to add boba to it. This last time I went my ordered contained the chicken munchies but they were so hard and dry, they felt as though they were previously cooked and just reheated. They only give you a small sauce container to try and aid your dehydrated chicken. The atmosphere used to be aesthetic and enjoyable, but it looks like they are mostly trying to be a gacha shop than the tea shop they used to be. The staff is mostly hiding in the back. Honestly just avoid, there’s better places than this for tea.

i’d heard great things about boba guys and never had a chance to try it till now. WORTH the freaking wait! i did my research on yelp and saw lots of people recommend the strawberry matcha. i added boba and mochi and it was the best thing my taste buds have had in a lonnnng time! the strawberry tasted like actual strawberry and not the artificial syrup. the matcha to milk ratio was perfectly balanced. the boba was chewy and soft, with a touch of sweetness. i wish i lived closer so i could experience it all over again! super clean inside too, which is always an added plus! my only complaint is parking is very very limited (not their fault). cannot wait to come back and try something new!

– the store was calm on a Sunday afternoon. Store staff friendly and greeted me when I came in. – I got a strawberry 🍓 matcha 🍵 with oatmilk! It was fresh and delicious. Maybe next time I’ll get less sweet instead.

Ordered the Thai Milk Tea with boba from here. The boba texture was perfect. The Thai tea was a bit weak as we felt there was maybe a bit too much milk or condensed milk (whichever they use). It didn’t help that 1/3 if the cup was ice which quickly melted, diluting the drink. No option to choose less ice on the ordering kiosk.

Thai tea boba and strawberry fields with home made boba and strawberry puree. Yum. Highly recommend about $7 and quality. Good value

I have been coming to this place almost every day for the past three years and I am writing this review because of one issue that I have repeatedly noticed and find very concerning. Over time, I have noticed a pattern regarding restroom access. I have observed that customers who appear to be White or Asian are allowed to use the restroom, while customers of other racial backgrounds are 99% of time told that the restroom is «out of order.» I have personally witnessed this happen on multiple occasions, and it has made me uncomfortable and concerned about whether all customers are being treated equally. I understand that there may be legitimate reasons for a restroom to be unavailable at certain times. However, when I repeatedly see some customers being allowed to use it while others are told it is out of order, it raises serious concerns about fairness and equal treatment. I sincerely hope the manager or owner sees this review and takes the time to look into this matter. I have been a regular customer for three years and I am bringing this up because I would genuinely like to see the situation addressed. Everyone who comes into a business should be treated with the same level of respect and consideration regardless of their race or ethnicity. Thank you for taking the time to read and consider my concerns.

Wow. Absolutely horrible. Bought an ube latte with boba. Blindingly sweet with little else as far as flavor. Literally couldn’t finish it. Sadly the worst boba we have had in all of SF. Actually the worst, period. Really really disappointing. No flavor beyond sugar. Expensive too. Skip it.

Boba Guys is best Boba tea in SF. The boba is not overly sweet. All the tea are high quality.

I came in today 5/31/26 around 8pm and was greeted by 2 very nice guys. I wish I would have gotten a name for a shout out. They were so helpful and kind. I told them what kind of teas I prefer and asked for recommendations. After much deliberation, it was down to James and the peach or Ricky loves Oscar. Bc I wasn’t sure, I told them to surprise me. Instead of surprising me, they just went ahead and made me both teas to try. I ended liking the peach one the best and added extra key lime. It was very sweet and tart and the tea tasted very fresh. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!

Delicious! Very big variety of tea. The attendants here are very kind and helpful. No complaints whatsoever 👌 AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA++++++++++++ 10000000000000000%Recommended

This is now my favourite drink place in Fresno. It is more pleasant to be in than any other place for any other type of drink. There is a quiet room in the back where you can drink tea in peace, the main section is a little louder but still cozy, the selection of teas is marvellous, and the yoda chai I got, as well as the cream earl grey, were delicious. The staff was polite, friendly, and seemed hard-working. A few tapestries with quotes from the Buddha were hung on one of the walls. The bathroom was amazing, though the latch to make sure nobody came in through the code input (like what Starbucks has) is not low enough to be accessed by wheelchair users (which is why I only give five stars). Excellent location otherwise.

This was my first time being here in years, and they most definitely have not lost their touch or kindness, I tried out the valentines Day specialty, Lavender Love tea. I couldn’t stop drinking it. It was sweet and very nostalgic, which came with a feeling of immediate calm. If you haven’t tried it, I suggest you do before it’s gone! All in all, this place has remained a good Ole 10/10 at least to this fellow tea lover.

My only comment will be, that probably you guys should offer some low or no suggar, vegan, non dairy options on pastries. As we get our teas no sugar but that’s all we can buy from there.🤷🏻‍♀️

Amazing atmosphere and welcoming staff. Artwork on display by Jason Graham 💚. Still the best spot in Tower for a quiet meeting or for a study group.

Great vibe and amazing tea. Green lantern with extra lemon juice so delicious 😋 highly recommend

Absolutely love the vibe of the shop. Everyone is very welcoming and their menu offers so many amazing options it’s hard to choose. Highly recommend for a delicious coffee.

I absolutely love this little boba shop! I highly recommend their Lechera Latte, Cookie Butter Latte, and Strawberry Matcha. They are all perfectly balanced and flavorful — honestly, there’s no need to add anything else because they’re already perfect just the way they make them. Every drink I’ve tried has been delicious. Definitely a must-try spot!

For the first time trying this place. It was alright. Nothing really stuck out but the atmosphere. The esthetics. Look nice and inviting. I ordered drinks with coffee and the drinks taste more sweet than coffee. Asked about their beans and it seemed I intruded in a topic that information was only given to those who are part of there secret society. Coffee beans were definitely several weeks old and a lighter roast then I am use to, but still the coffee taste was gone. Staff were helpful for the most part, but don’t ask questions about there coffee beans or you are met with a little resistance. I had Biscoff latte, caramel macchiato.

Service was okay. I ordered one drink and the two people who ordered after me somehow got their drink first. As other reviewers had mentioned. Parking is very limited/small Drinks are small and expensive compared to other boba businesses I have visited Decor is cute and the vibe is cool I ended up ordering a second drink just out of curiosity. The strawberry yogurt smoothie was delicious I asked for whip cream The popping strawberry lemonade was delicious as well The drinks are good, I would visit again

My family and I love the overnight oats there, they’re delicious but for some reason almost every time I go whether it’s early or late they don’t have chia pudding and I think the oats just don’t taste the same. I placed an order a day in advance hoping that would give them time to prepare but I was disappointed when I picked up my order and it didn’t have chia pudding and I wasn’t notified. I would’ve cancelled my order had I known.

Honestly most delicious boba and drinks we’ve had in a long time! We found it by accident, but grateful we did. Prices are affordable, menu options are detailed, and the shop has a calm yet beautiful vibe. There is self-service available for those with anxiety. We would give 6 stars if we could! There is paid parking lots, and limited street parking only (that I saw).

Delicious, great customer service, lots of drink options, very clean, &welcoming customer service. My new favorite boba place. Will be back!

Hands down the best boba I’ve ever had! The drinks were fresh, flavorful, and perfectly made. If you’re a boba lover, this place is definitely worth a visit. The only downside was the parking situation, but that’s to be expected in a busy downtown area. Once you get there, the drinks make it completely worth the effort. Highly recommend!

Top tier boba spot. Whatever you get here from Thai tea to sea salt coffee, it is absolutely delicious. On top of that the store owner is very kind and draws pretty illustrations on top of the boba tea. Today we got a LABUBU.

Update 2/8/24: Tried the Honey Green milk tea (5.25) this time with full honey and quarter ice and it was very good! It tastes much better than when they use regular sweetner in the milk tea. There is more of a tea taste but still a good amount of the sweetness from the honey. Very good! Would recommend! They also had a cute cup design for the dragon lunar new year. Got the sea salt green tea, jasmine milk tea, and brown sugar boba. They have online ordering or you can order in store on their kiosk. They don’t accept orders at the counter or register. The store is very quiet and cute in Chinatown for siting with friends or doing some work. Drinks were ready quite fast and tasted pretty good. The tea is authetic tasting and sea foam was great. The sea foam drinks come with a cute design for free as well! Very nice! Most of the drink sizes are 32 oz and the cup is made of a nice quality and designed nice. It isn’t like other boba places these days who are buying cheaper cups are feel super flimsy. This place overall has great drink options that are worth its price. Not mindblowing, but affordable drinks- much cheaper than some other places nowadays. This is what I prefer when I get drinks and not a milk tea costing over $6. I would definitely come back to try their other drinks.

I love smoothies and bobas, out of all the places I been too for years this has to be the top 3. I ordered a mango strawberry Smoothie and it was the freshest ingredients. very Smooth and went down easily. The smoothie wasn’t super thick just the right consistency that made you want another sip. Before I knew it it was gone and I wanted to order another. The other drink was their Strawberry Matcha. Which was very creamy and delicious, while having a rich refreshing taste. Highly recommend this for matcha lovers! The staff was warm and welcoming. Answered any questions I had and even offered suggestions! Very hospitable and the place has a relaxing environment and smells very nice 10/10 will be back everyday while I’m on my vacation. Recommend Snow to everyone she was awesome.

My friends and I decided to stop by here after exploring Chinatown. As soon as we entered, we were greeted by a super friendly and helpful employee. I had milk tea with 50% sugar and tapioca, and my friends got some other drinks and macarons. Everything was really yummy and refreshing. While we were there, I noticed the employee continued to be really nice and friendly to people, even when it was approaching closing time. Definitely a place to check out.

Been here before but I just went in recently with some life long friends. They have a little bit of everything, tea, cakes, food. We ordered teas and desserts. They have games. We played an intense game of Uno until their 10pm closing. The staff is friendly despite us being a lively loud bunch. We escorted ourselves out once we noticed it was 10pm. Thank you so much for being kind!

Such a cute little boba shop with a cozy vibe that makes it fun to stop by. The boba itself is okay and enjoyable. The desserts, however, are definitely on the sweeter side but perfect if you have a sweet tooth. Overall, it’s a charming spot, and I’ll definitely go again.

Went here for a love and deepsapce cup sleeve event. Despite the chaos the staff were so accommodating. 💕 I had some of their sesame seed balls that were perfect for sharing with friends thanks to the amount. I don’t remember my drink exactly but I sure it was a peach tea with lychee jelly & tapioca pearls. Which btw the tapioca was so good! Some places just can’t hit the mark on the texture but this place does. They also have an adorable trinket trading box, with so many goodies. And they provide free iced water, via a jug near the checkout counter. Next time I’m here I’m gonna try their egg custards, I haven’t had one in years! (⁠≧⁠▽⁠≦⁠)

Came here when during the Artsy Tea Club market, wanted to support the artist and try out a new boba shop. I got the Teriyaki Chicken dish that came with a side of rice and chopped veggies and a Mango Tea. Workers were very friendly and the café was very cute and clean. The plate was tasty, love a good brown sauce to go with fried rice. Tea wasn’t my fav, but I’m not a fan of green tea and I think the Mango tea had a green tea base. Overall, a good time! Def would want to try the other plates and would come here with friends to have a chill place to catch up and eat.

Three of us placed separate online orders for drinks to pick up by 1PM. We got emails at 11:30AM saying our drinks were ready. I called the shop and told them the situation, so that our drinks wouldn’t be sitting for 1.5 hours. The worker apologized and said our drinks would ready by 1PM. We drove to pick up our drinks and arrive close to 1:05PM, and tell them our names for pick up. The worker goes back and it’s taking awhile, and we realize they were making our drinks on the spot. The restaurant only had about 3 other customers inside so it was not too busy. The shop inside was cute and seemed to offer a variety of food on their menu. We didn’t leave until 1:20PM. We would not recommend placing delayed pick up orders online, as waiting for the drinks to be made on the spot makes the online orders unnecessary. We ordered a watermelon slushie and a taro milk tea and both were very sweet and we did not finish them. We also got a Purple Mood Match that was good and not too sweet.