Came back to 3CAT for a second visit and it did not disappoint! This time I got the Avomango Sweet Dew, which is another one of their most popular drinks, and my husband got the Mango Mochi that I tried on my first visit. We both loved our drinks! The Avomango Sweet Dew was so creamy and refreshing, with the perfect combination of avocado and mango. It's such a unique flavor combination, but somehow works really well together. My husband loved the Mango Mochi just as much as I did on my first visit--the fresh mango flavor and chewy mochi make it such a fun drink. I really appreciate how creative the drinks are at 3CAT. Everything feels more unique and dessert-like than your typical boba shop, and you can really taste the fresh fruit. After two visits, I'm definitely a fan and already want to come back to try more of their drinks! read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - 芒果糯糯冰 Mochi Mango - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Came for BOGO half off special for the back to school event~ The mango sticky rice is so good. The sticky rice is such a unique topping and the mango is very soft, smooth and sweet. No fibers. I also like the coconut milk base which adds to a really smooth drink. 10/10! I Totally recommend this drink, even though I heard 3Cat is known for their tea drinks. Many small tables and mostly booth seating. The booth seating has some comfy pads and you can grab some stackable chairs to sit. The seating area could be more clean. I think it's better in smaller groups for the seating area (2-3 people). Most people ordered for takeout, but it's nice to sit and enjoy the playlist. read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Mango sticky rice drink - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I was out with some girlfriends and one of my friends mentioned that a new boba place, 3Cat, took over the old Sharetea spot on Convoy. She had tried their mochi matcha smoothie before and said it was delicious, so we decided to stop by and give it a try. You order electronically from the screens on the wall by the entrance, and the staff starts making your drinks. I tried the mochi matcha smoothie and it was really good! My friends ordered the mango smoothie, which was delicious too. I think they serve a variety of teas as well, but we were there mainly for the blended drinks. I usually like my teas with grass jelly, and since they didn't have grass jelly as an add-on, I decided to stick with a smoothie instead. Overall, definitely worth giving 3Cat a try if you're on Convoy and in the mood for something cold and blended! read more

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Until I came to 3cat I've never had oats in my drink let alone popping boba with oats inside. Highly recommend it to my overnight oats girlies who don't like things that are too sweet. read more

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It's a cozy spot and you primarily order at the kiosk. It's mostly self-service so you won't get much face-to-face time with the staff. The mochi matcha was good meanwhile the mango drinks were a tad sweet even though I order for "less sweet." There are many varieties of drinks to choose from. read more

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Soooooooooooo good! Easily one of my fav spots in SD now. Avomangosweet dew (10/10): less sugar, regular ice. Went to the counter to add mochi for an additional $1.30. The mochi is super unique in that it's like a stretchy paste! This drink was sooo creamy & loved all the different textures. Perfect sugar level, could even do with a little less sugar. Lots of seating available inside, seems pretty popular among college students. Took about 10-15min for the drink to be prepared! read more

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Parking: two parking spots in front but more spots in the back and there is street parking. Do not park in front of the liquor store as the owner watches cars like a hawk and will immediately have you towed and/or come outside to yell at you. No AC inside the shop so it gets very hot. Music a little loud. Order at kiosk and pick up when your number is called. Forced to enter phone number for order. They text you when it's ready. They have a list of order numbers on the screen next to kiosk and it will tell you the expected wait. Seating is benches along the wall with tables. Bench mats are pretty dirty. Drinks take 15-30 minutes depending on how busy they are. Recommend to order ahead by at least 30 mins if you are in a hurry. Tried: Jasmine green tea with soybean mousse $5.75 - not really a fan of the flavor. The mousse was very odd. Super orange $5.95 - really good, I come here just for this. Lime explosion - too tart for me, tastes like limeade. Get less ice in the drink, there is too much ice. I also get half sweet as they are all very sweet. They have a bag that carries the drinks and it's super cute with cats on it. read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - 满杯橙橙 Super Orange left $5.95 and Jasmine green tea $5.75 - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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This place is still unbeatable. Best of the 3Cats we have tried also in Los Angeles areas. Best handcrafted beverage "boba drink" namely the mango mochi smoothie with boba. Our extended family and in laws are still hooked. read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Mango mochi - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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I get 3CAT fairly regularly and the quality of drinks is pretty consistent. My favorite regular menu drink is the avomango sweet dew. The best drink I've tried so far is their seasonal icy peach with pear jelly added. The pear jelly is worth the upgrade if you like jelly type toppings, though be warned that it's fairly sweet so adjust your drink's sugar accordingly. I have a sweet tooth and typically find the "less sugar" option to be the right amount. My only gripe is that my brown sugar boba is often a little hard, not freshly cooked. The pricing is on the higher end for boba, so I am a bit stricter on what I expect to receive. read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Seasonal icy peach with brown sugar boba and pear jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

3CAT is the go-to boba spot that you cannot really go wrong with. I do recommend placing an order online before you get to the store, especially during weekends and rush hours or you might be waiting for half an hour. I like their Jasmine Biscoff drink as well as their Jade Matcha. I will say that the drink is more milk ratio heavy, instead of tea heavy. I do prefer a tea heavy drink, but I still think that it is good and a nice treat to have. I like the decorations and the cat pictures they put up. It is a very warm-toned, and minimal aesthetic interior. There are a few chairs and benches letting you sit and chat with friends, but not many tables, so it wouldn't be ideal to do work. Parking: Located in a small plaza so parking may be hard to find. read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Not your average Boba place. This spot is always busy and for good reason! We ordered the popular mochi mango and rice frost boba. All their boba is handcrafted using high quality ingredients making their drinks top notch! read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Mochi mango and Rice Frost drinks - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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I've visited several 3 Cat locations, and I've found that the service is consistently friendly, polite, and welcoming at every store. The only difference I noticed is that the tea at the Kearny Mesa location isn't brewed as strong as it is at the other locations. I still ordered my favorites today: the Jasmine Milk Tea with double mochi and the Matcha Smoothie with oolong jelly and mochi. Both were still enjoyable. Every 3 Cat location has a simple, clean, and minimalist atmosphere. They also make drinks very quickly, so the wait is usually short. The only downside is that the parking lot is quite small, so finding a parking space can be a bit challenging. read more

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The best drinks in town The service is always great and very friendly Nice peaceful place to enjoy your drink love the inside read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Mochi Mango and Super Orange - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I'm a dog lover but still decided to try 3Cat based on a recommendation from a friend of mine. Came in and right away you can smell the sweetness, you can bropaboy catch diabetes is you sit in here for long periods of time lol. Jk The place is cool and decorated with 33 cats arranged throughout the store. The crew works hard and pushing drinks out as fast as they can. There are displays that tell you when your drinks are ready but aren't truly accurate. My drink was to take 28 minutes which stressed me out but actually came out in 16! The drink was delicious and very sweet. No complaints here. I downed it before I made it to the Pink Curebound Concert. I wouldn't hesitate to drop in here again. Be back soon. read more

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Overview: very busy, long wait, but interesting and yummy drinks ---- Cheese Berry $7.99: - Berry Smoothie, Berry Puree, Biscoff Crumbs, Cheesecake Cream - tastes like a blueberry cobbler in a drink form - I liked this one the best - indulgent, fruity, creamy, worth the calories Mochi Mango $7.49: - Not sure what type of smoothie (maybe mango?), Milk, Fresh Mango, Handmade Rice Mochi, Whipping Cream, Wafer Crunch - Drinking the mochi was an interesting sensation - the drink tastes the best if you mix it all up together - They say they have oat milk available on the menu and only after waiting for 20+ minutes when they notified me that my drink was ready, they told me they don't have any and there's no other milk alternatives - minus 1 star bc if they had run out they should take it off the menu or have a sign by the ordering kiosks - creamy mango flavor, thick texture bc the mochi ---- Notes: - parking is located around the corner and in the back - order from the kiosks (there's 2 of them) - adjustable levels of sweetness - seats available inside but can be very crowded - takes a while for drinks to be ready bc they're so busy but they give you a time estimate which is fairly accurate - kind of chaotic ambiance bc there was so many people inside waiting for their orders - the decor was cute and cat-themed ---- Overall: I'd come back to try their other drinks, be prepared for a long wait, and they might not have any milk alternatives read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Cheese Berry $7.99 and Mochi Mango $7.49 - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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We ordered on Uber Eats. The drinks were not melted when they were delivered. I ordered the Mochi Mango. It had a good amount of fresh mango in it. Drink was delicious and refreshing. I would definitely order it again. read more

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GET THE GRAPE PEAR DRINK! The pear jelly is sooooo good!! The mochi topping is so interesting. It has a marshmallow texture. This is an unassuming location on Convoy. Actually it's a bit sus next to a liquor store. The store owner comes out to yell at you if you park in front of his store. (Not me but I've heard) Credit card only; order on kiosk Pro tip: order online ahead of time! Then you don't have to wait in the line. The bathroom in the back is so disgusting. I hope they clean their kitchen better than they do the restroom. read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Wow so pretty - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Mango Mochi is the way to go! It's more of a dessert than a drink, but that doesn't bother me. Enjoy!

I finally made it to the shop after hearing good things about it. It's clean inside and not busy when i visited. I ordered Osmanthus Oolong Milk tea, less sugar and no ice. It's perfect for me. I liked that their tea actually taste like tea and not too milky. I'll def come back to try other flavors. The parking lot is small so it could be an issue but it's hard to find parking everywhere in that area ‍ read more

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3 cat always takes a very long time making the drinks and by the time the drink reaches to me, it's already melted. It's always crowded so not a great spot to hang around, I would suggest ordering ahead online. read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Matcha chestnut - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

3CAT is one of my favorite boba spots. My go to is the Mochi Mango w cheese foam. It is so good, and the mochi texture is so addicting. I always get minimal sweet because it is lowkey already pretty sweet, but it is still so refreshing. Their teas are also really good when I want something lighter. Definitely one of my go to spots for a drink. read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

What's the hype about this place? Try it once, but you'll probably leave either unimpressed or irritated with the lack of efficiency, cleanliness, and overall quality. The parking lot was completely full with other vendors basically fighting for space, so we decided to order online and pick up instead. 3CAT Handcrafted Beverage offers a wide variety of drinks, especially their specialty milk teas, fruit teas, and layered drinks with toppings like panna cotta, mochi, and cheese foam. Pro tip: just park on the street if you can, it'll save you a headache. We waited in the car for a bit before heading inside, and immediately it felt warm and uncomfortable. Even after 15 minutes past ordering, our drinks still weren't ready. There are two screens showing order status, one for in-person and one for online orders, and you order through kiosks. There is seating, but it's limited and honestly not worth it. We managed to grab a spot, but the bench was filthy... hair, dust, and even a live bug. We got up immediately. We waited another 15 minutes before getting a text saying our order was ready. When we went to the counter, they couldn't find one of our drinks. It genuinely felt like question marks were forming above her head like a cartoon. The pickup area was super disorganized, and it turned out the text was sent too early and our second drink hadn't even been made yet. They took our first drink back and told us to wait again. By then, our seats were gone, so we were just standing there with no time estimate, no urgency, just waiting... for another 10 minutes. By the time we finally got our drinks, my matcha dragonwell panna cotta drink was basically room temperature with condensation all over the cup. Likely from the lack of AC and just sitting there too long. That alone was frustrating. Taste wise, everything was just okay. Definitely not even top 5 boba in Convoy. The dragonwell matcha panna cotta tasted like milk with a hint of green tea. Even Starbucks has a stronger matcha flavor at this point. The boba itself was chewy, which was one of the few positives. The panna cotta was mid, more like a basic egg pudding, and I could barely taste the cheesecake cream. The mochi Oreo drink was better. It came out fresh since it was the one they had to make still. The mochi topping was actually really good and I preferred it over the boba. The Oreo drink itself was solid, but it's also a pretty simple drink so it's hard to mess up. Overall, this place feels overhyped. Between the long wait, disorganization, and lack of cleanliness, it's hard to justify coming back when there are so many better options nearby. read more

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Gotta get the Mango Mochi drink when you're here. I mean it's just dessert in drink form and I'm so here for that. I love their mochi, it's not exactly like the japanese chewy form, and more of a pudding with some added chew which is perfect in a drink. It's creamy, and refreshing, and reminds me of mango sago in a cup. The only quip is that sometimes it's hard to drink because so much is packed into it, but like I said, dessert in a cup. A fair amount of seating and it's cute inside. Although the parking isn't the best. Also, be weary of the lines. They put attention into their drinks which is awesome for the customer, but not the best when it comes to waiting in line! read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I placed my order at 8:46 and waited till 9:16. Person who was handling out orders completed a bunch of online orders and a bunch of in person orders. I understand that it was busy (for online orders. There wasn't too much traffic in store) but they should check the order board to make sure items are called out and none were missed. I stood there for thirty minutes and then decided to check the status of my drink especially since drinks after me were all completed. I asked and the guy handing out order gave me a "matter of fact" comment, "Yeah your order has been ready." Yeah well how in the world would I have known that if you didn't pin in my order as completed? I told him up front and pointed at the board, "I didn't know since the number is still under In Progress." He just turns to look at the board and goes "Oh." I took my drink and left. I think what upsets me over the attitude was that he saw me standing there for an absurd amount of time, walked past me once for something, and didn't bother asking like "Hey you've been standing here for a while, can I check your order for you?" It doesn't take a lot of effort to initiate good customer service, but blatant lack of customer service and the additional attitude is what leads to feedback reviews as such. Will unlikely be coming back. I liked the drinks at 3Cat but this was such a negative experience. read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Mochi Barley Burst and Golden Amber Oolong Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

3CAT has some of the best drinks in Convoy, but be prepared for a bit of a wait. My favorites are the mango mochi (definitely get it less sweet) and the matcha--both are so good and worth trying. The only downsides are the price, the long wait times, and the parking. It's almost always busy, so you may have to park on the street or in another plaza. The shop is also pretty small, and sometimes the AC doesn't seem to be working, which makes it uncomfortably warm inside. Shoutout to the staff because they're always working hard--they seriously deserve a raise. Overall, I'd recommend ordering your drinks to go. Despite the crowds and higher prices, the quality keeps me coming back. read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - 芒果糯糯冰 Mochi Mango and 抹茶糯糯冰 Mochi Matcha - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Love 3cat. I always get the mango mochi. Thanks to my friend Cheryle for putting me on. I don't know how they make their mochi but it's so good. Love the slight chewy texture of the mochi and the fresh chunks of mango. I don't care much for their milk teas. I prefer a regular milk tea elsewhere. Giving it 4 stars because the wait times can be long even if you order for pick up. Also, they do not clean the tables and the bathroom fast enough. It can get real busy here at night especially on weekends. If you don't want a long wait, I'd go early in the morning or something midday. Parking is a hit or miss since they started charging for parking in that plaza now. 3cat only has a few free designated parking spots which get full fast when they are busy. So that leaves you with street parking if the parking lot is full. read more

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Currently writing this review enjoying my dragon well green tea and jamming to old Justin Bieber and Rihanna and other 2010 classics :) good vibes and drinks out here! Saturday at 12:30 is not busy at all and seats are easily available. Ordering and customization is easy on the large order screens, and it took about 10 min for our drinks to come out. Overall a chill place to hangout with high quality drinks are high quality. drinks ordered: - Mochi Mango 3.5/5 -- very yummy but a thick texture, which is a bit intrusive to the drink experience. But the top layer of cream and mango is tasty - Dragon Well Green Tea with Matcha Mousse w brown sugar boba 4/5 -- dragon well is a new tea selection, which is supposed to be a nutty and toasty green tea. The matcha mousse has a VERY strong matcha flavor! and pairs perfectly with the drink. I got minimal sweetness and it was perfect for my taste. I also added brown sugar boba, which was tender and chewy. - Mango Sweet Dew 5/5 -- the natural mango flavor and sweetness was quite yummy, added pear jelly which was a nice topping to add to the fruity vibe read more

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Mochi Matcha my order is either Less Sugar with additional Cheese mousse foam or less sugar and no cream top I opt out for the whip to feel less guilty. Hold your breath if you go to the bathroom because it's super dirty and stinky odor from human feces. I don't think any employees clean the bathroom throughout the shift. 3 cat should probably look into that in terms of cleanliness. Thankful there is even a bathroom to be again. I'm just disgusted every time I use the bathroom. I've never came to the bathroom "clean". Tables are never clean either when coming so if you value cleanliness like me go to the bathroom if it's in service and get tissue from the front and get some soap to clean it yourself or bring your own personal spray. Overall, 3cat has really good beverages. There is plenty of people around any time of the day and even if it may not be clean at least the beverages taste good enough to make a 30 minute drive depending on where I'm coming from. read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Mochi Matcha 2026 ($6 and some change) - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Don't be afraid to visit due to limited parking. I've been putting it off but I found out there's parking in the back when I got there. Ordered from the kiosk, waited for 15 minutes for the drinks. The tea was just ok imo. The seating area is nice with lots of chairs and tables. I can't say anything about the service. Someone called my name and pushed the drinks out so that's about it. Will I be back? Most likely no. But I do like the bag I got though! read more

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I come here often. This is the first time I've ever experienced that this has been extremely watery. Little to no mochi. Not good. Service was normal - a bit of a wait since I came during primetime but that was expected. read more

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The wait. Unbearably long in the evenings on weekends. Order in advance for pick up. But then your drink might be watered down. Space inside is cute but not very clean.. most of the workers are scrambling to try and make the drinks... floors are gross and sticky... and i couldn't help be be appalled at the unsanitary countertop of drinks laid out to try and unsuccessfully expedite the process.. at least 30 cups laid out but hardly any movement on those cups for over half an hour. Mango mocha is good but nothing to write home about. I actually wasn't a fan of the sticky globs of mochi swirled in. Avocado mango melon is also ok.. just tastes like a fluffy avocado shake that you can get at a Vietnamese drink place. Drinks are not that sweet but not worth the hype. About 8 bucks a drink.. Location is a horrible strip mall alongside convoy toward Clairemont mesa. No parking and unattractive store front. Used to be another boba place that they took over. Watch as they use the same rag to wipe the counter and the outside of newly sealed drinks. Ugh. Not my favorite place and not one that I would recommend. Ok overall but questionable health practices... inefficient method to prepare drinks. read more

YUM! I LOVED the drink I got, it was refreshing and just the right amount of sweetness. I have tried to replicate it but have never gotten it perfect. Service 5/5: Good and Quick (I order online and it is always ready when I arrive) Ambiance 4/5: Bad to park and hard for wheelchairs. It is always crowded inside and that is not the businesses fault but is important to know before going read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Matcha Cloud Jasmine Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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This place is very popular. I ordered my drink at the kiosk and it took about 25 mins to get it. I have to say that the mango mochi is very good. Fresh mango with drinkable mochi. I opted not to get the boba so I can enjoy the mochi. It wasn't too sweet and very creamy. Don't expect much interaction with the staff as they are super busy making all those drinks. read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Mango Mochi - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I've been a fan of 3CAT since they opened. One of my favorite drinks is the mochi mango smoothie with less sweet. It has a nice balance of tart and sweet. The mochi topping is so pleasantly fragrant of sticky rice. My other favorite drink is the mochi barley burst. The black milk tea is super floral and milky tasting, and I love the barley popping boba. It has a nice texture similar to oatmeal. You order on a kiosk or you can order with your Snackpass app. The wait time on weekends is usually really long and it gets crowded. read more

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DELICIOUS mango drinks - I crave them at least once a month. Highly recommend you order BEFOREHAND because the wait is much longer than your average boba spot (and makes perfect sense). I always get at least one mango mochi drink sub the cream with cheese and it's perfection. Every time I order anything else - I end up favoring that. read more

3CAT is a very eccentric place for Asian-style drinks. This location is in Clairemont Mesa, San Diego, but I've seen other locations in Arcadia and Tustin. You can get boba drinks here; however, they hit you with the "chewy drink" concept from a different angle. I appreciate it, but I had to expect it. If you get their popular "mochi mango" drink, for example, you get a drink with mango and tons of cream, but it's also loaded with chewy, thick rice pudding/mochi-like bites in the drink. The drink leans more toward dessert than drink and, if you are expecting it, it's quite nice. 3CAT is quite busy and it took about 30 minutes for me (10 minutes over my quoted prep time) to get my order; however, I'm glad that I was able to come in and enjoy my dessert. If you order here, then I'd recommend ordering in advance through your phone. read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

With the abundance of bubble tea rooms opening in San Diego, you might wonder why should you check this one out. I first heard of it being popular in Los Angeles, so I was happy that we ended up getting a branch in our own backyard. I like 3CAT for the fact they are different: They have handmade mochi inside some of their most popular drinks. Actually all of their toppings are very unique and differ from other boba spots. My favorite being the popping oat barley! Beware parking is a bit tight, but so is everywhere in convoy. It's very easy to order because, there is a self service kiosk to add your order, and waiting time screen to know if your order is ready. Which I personally think is smart, considering they can work on your quality of your drinks. In addition, get through the long lines faster! Recommend: Mochi mango Mochi barley burst read more

Didn't get drink because you have to tip and they refuse to tell the customers. Never going back! read more

Parking 3/5 -Limited parking spots in the adjacent plaza, not the easiest parking situation tbh Service 5/5 -I ordered using the iPad in the cafe, there's the option to come back to cafe for pick up upon receiving text notification but I just waited because it didn't seem busy(Friday afternoon). My order came out in about 3 minutes and staff was friendly. Food 4/5 -I ordered the Mochi Mango(keep cream top, minimal sugar). This is my favorite drink from a San Diego cafe! The mango comes in a puréed form, so refreshing! The mochi texture is suckable through the straw, suuuuper soft and thinner than most mochi you usually eat which makes it so fun to drink/eat. I do wish there's less of the icy slushie part of the drink and more of the mango and mochi bc those are the best parts. It also comes with a whipped cream top and little bits of cookie crunchies, both really yum as well. Ambiance 5/5 -The cafe has a generous amount of seating and warm lighting, chill spot to chat and hang out. read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Mochi mango cream top - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Heard good things about this place so decided to come grab a drink and hang out w friends after dinner. There's 2 kiosk to order by the door and plenty of seating inside. You get text notification that your drink is ready! The mochi barley burst is really good, mochi is soft and barley burst a good contrasting texture. I also liked how mochi and barley burst maintained their texture after being in the fridge. read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Mochi Barley burst - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Diego, California