A hidden gem located in a busy strip mall that makes delicious boba drinks to satisfy anyone's cravings. It wasn't busy at all on a Sunday afternoon. The place was clean and quiet. They have a few tables for indoor seating. We ordered at the front counter. The girl at the register was nice. We got the taro smoothie, the honeydew smoothie and a lychee bliss fruit tea. Our drinks came out in a timely manner and each was delicious! The smoothies were of perfect consistency, not icy and flavorful to the end. The boba was warm, nice and chewy. The lychee bliss was good too, just the right amount of sweetness. Refreshing. It's definitely a great place for boba and highly recommend! read more

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I like this place. They have a fewer selection of drinks, but the soft/chewy boba makes up for it. I also love how they offer a 33oz. It takes time for me to finish but that's the best part. They have a few seats and tables. It's rarely crowded, so it's nice to just sit and relax. The service is alright. Minimal conversation and straightforward. read more

Bee & Tea - Queen Bee Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

2020 has brought so many challenges, and more than ever I've wanted to make a conscious effort to support small businesses. That's what brought me to Bee & Tea -- and I'm so glad I stopped by. I had no idea they offered waffles, and let me just say... they're delicious. The pandan waffle especially stood out: not too sweet, lightly aromatic, and the texture was on point -- crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. Such a comforting treat. They also started offering green Thai tea, which I actually prefer over the classic Thai tea. it's smoother and has a lighter, more refreshing flavor. And now they ask if you'd like boba added, which I truly appreciate because not everyone automatically wants it. It's a small detail, but it makes the experience feel more personalized. Overall, it was a great visit and a nice break in the middle of a tough year. I'll definitely be back to try their signature drinks next time! read more

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Great drinks, horrible service. Owner could be nicer and patient. Been here a handful of times and his attitude doesn't change. Bummer :/

Lots of options on their menu! They were even willing to customize my order for me. The drinks tasted good. I had their Mango yogurt drink and my husband had their strawberry yogurt. (We ordered two more drinks but I can't remember what they were called.) They gave us tip to mix the yogurt drink first. I'm glad they did because if you don't, you'd get a full taste of yogurt flavor lol! My husband thought it was kind of sweet but got better when we mixed it well. We plan to come back here again when we're in the area. read more

Bee & Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

YUM! This is a great spot in the area if you want your quick fix! Their large cup is HUGE and you definitely get your money's worth. Great variety of different flavors and everything we ordered was yummy! They were on the more sweeter side, so next time I'll just order 1/2 sweetness. However the actual tapioca boba pearls itself was inconsistent in all of our drinks. Some of the boba was hard in the middle, and not the soft and dense bouncy texture you want in a tapioca boba pearl. Inside is really cute & clean! Service from the staff was so friendly and they made the drinks quick, I will definitely be back! read more

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Cute little spot the ambiance is calm. Nice decor. The customer service is superb. The cashier was patient with me when I was indecisive on what drink I wanted. They had a wide variety of drinks. I ordered an Avocado smoothie with honey boba and cheese foam. Not really a fan of boba so I don't know why I got boba? They put a lot. The flavor was good so I plan on going back and next time I'll avoid the boba. Just my preference read more

Bee & Tea - Avocado Smoothie with Honey boba and cheese foam - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Ok first time here. Plenty of parking. Clean inside with music and cool lights and decor. Plenty of seating inside. Like the vibe and customer service was great. Plenty of drinks and some food items. I got a large and to my surprise much bigger than the typical large size.. I got a Pina colada with boba and WOW very very good I also purchased Bao bun chicken and pork very tasty. Definitely a must try I will be back hands down a 5 star!!!! read more

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Love this place! Anything you get there is great. Also love the size and selection of the boboa teas!

I love their strawberry milk tea. The service is nice and fast pace. The place wasn't busy when I went but the ambiance is pretty chill here. I can see teens come here to hang out after school. read more

My favorite boba place, their menu is vast and their sizes? INSANE!!! Best boba place around here sorry snoice but Bee Tea is the best!!!

Very yummy! My taro slush with white chocolate is a little sweet but bomb! The boba in my son's watermelon slush is smooth and not chewy like some boba! Warm and delicious! I come from carmel valley and that says a lot since im by mira mesa and usually go to ding tea in poway read more

Bee & Tea - Watermelon slush and Taro slush with white chocolate. It's a little sweet but bomb! boba very smooth and not chewy! - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Love that this place finally opened up in PH! Cute, clean spot, small owned business, friendly staff, and amazing drinks! We walk here sometimes and it's a nice treat for sure! read more

Bee & Tea - Taro(Ube) coconut with crème brûlée - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Cute little boba shop in a plaza next to other restaurants, businesses, and a grocery store. I came on a Monday afternoon and it wasn't busy at all. The shop is very spacious and has a cute vibe. They were playing Jonas Brothers songs when I got there! Also note that there are no public restrooms available. I ordered a Strawberry Lychee Lemonade that was available for either a slushy or juice. The drink had a nice tasting flavor but I don't think it was worth it for the price of $8. The boba was nice and chewy and not too sweet. Maybe I'll try one of their milk teas next time! read more

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A pretty good boba spot in National City! On my last visit, I ordered a matcha dream tea with honey boba, less sweet. The jasmine tea flavor was strong, the matcha flavor was not too grassy and the sweetness was just right (I don't like super sugary drinks). The boba had a little less flavor than other shops but still sweet and chewy. It will fulfill your boba craving, service is fast, and the inside was clean and had a good amount of seating. I also like how they offer baos! I tried a chicken bao and it was a nice little snack to have with the boba. They are a bit smaller than expected but still a good snack. read more

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Great boba, great selection and fast service. The ambiance is also great and very clean. read more

Bee & Tea - Menu - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I was next store for my nail appointment and decided to treat myself to a smoothie after! I got the Purple Kingdom and my mom got the avacado smoothie. We both requested for our drinks to have no added sugar and no dairy. The server at the front desk was very accommodating and helpful answering any of our questions. Inside it was clean and had nice decor. Will stop by if I'm in the area again :) read more

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Service was good but not a fan of their boba drinks. I decreased the sugar and it was still overly sweet. If you want sugar in a cup, this is your place. The boba bubbles itself were tough to chew. It's a cute place for the shopping center but I don't know if I'll be back read more

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Never been disappointed with any drink I've ordered and always something different. And no tuna sandwich pic because we devoured it. The baos are good too. read more

Bee & Tea - Honeydew Smoothie and Oreo Matcha creme brulee milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I was in the area after a pedicure and had a milk tea craving. The tea here is good, but boba is mediocre.. I got the black purist and 2 Thailandia milk teas for myself and roomies. The tea flavor is great! Thai tea is just sweet enough but not too sweet and my roommate liked the flavor of the classic black tea as well. We were however less impressed with the boba quality - the boba is not very chewy, so it's more on the soft side. And the boba had no flavor - we could not tell it was soaked in honey or even cooked in sugar.. it literally just tasted like boiled tapioca. I wonder if the flip series would have tasted a bit better as those seemed to be sweeter. Next time I'm in the area, I will try one of these.. Also the sizing is MUCH larger than I expected. We always get larges at every boba shop (typically 24oz vs regular 16oz) but at Bee and Tea it's like 32 oz..! read more

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We found this place when we were searching for a spot that makes honey boba. There has been 1-2 drinks on the menu was I wasn't crazy about but overall their items are delicious and we love their honey boba. My daughter and I always get the Smores drink and the classic Flip. Both super good. And the owner is always so friendly you can tell he and puts a lot of time into making sure drinks are made well, and customers are taken care of. We don't live close to this location but always make sure to grab a drink when we are in the area. read more

Bee & Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Not bad, but also not great either. This one would rank average for me. If it weren't so close to me, I wouldn't go out of my way for it. I've ordered here a few times purely out of convenience and I think I've given it a fair shot. I have tried the following and all have been just ok: Mean mango machine Tropical twist Thai flip Thailandia Queen bee Strawberry mango lemonade Mango lychee lemonade Out of the above, the best ones were the lemonades. On the milk based ones, the tea felt very weak and heavy on the milk. I've also tried the char siu and curry chicken baos once and did not like them enough to order it again. Overall, it will satisfy enough if you're in the area and don't want to travel any further for boba. read more

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Was in the area and was happy to find this spot as I was craving boba. I ordered online and especially like how you can customize your drinks and make any special requests such as light ice, as I did. It makes it so much easier and my drinks were ready by the time I got there within 5 minutes even though when you place the order, it estimates 15-30 minutes (which is quite long). I ordered the strawberry lemonade slush for my girls and it was soo good, loved the flavor and definitely not too sweet. I got Pinkerton Tea which was pretty good, next time may try a little sweeter. Place is cutely decorated, price was about average $5.50 for regular size and staff was friendly. Would definitely come back. read more

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Located in the plaza of Ralph's is a boba shop. The place is small and never packed when we go. It seems as everyone just goes for take out. They have food on the menu but my family and I always just order the drinks. I've tried the Thai tea, taro, and avocado shakes here with boba, all equally delicious. read more

Such a cute name! Bee and Tea! We got here before they opened at 11 and waited. When they opened, we ordered Bee Mocha under milk tea and chocolate flip under milk tea flip series. It took 20 minutes for the drinks and baos. What makes this place stand out is their signature boba which is soaked in raw honey. Also, their milk teas are creamer free as it's made with cane sugar which is perfect for lactose intolerant. The bee mocha is made with black tea, chocolate and coffee. Chocolate flip is made with black tea, chocolate sauce on the side, house syrup and froth organic milk. Also comes with honey boba. Honestly, both drinks tasted very similar but good. It was less ice and less sweet. The chocolate flip just tasted it had more tea flavor and chocolate from the sauce. We also ordered their signature baos 6 for $11.99. They ran out of curry so they substituted with 2 combo which is not on the menu, 2 char sui, 1 miso steak, 1 veggie and shiitake. The combo was the best with pork meatball and an egg. It was juicy and the bun was moist. If you're vegetarian then the veggie and shiitake would be wonderful. I find that the char sui and miso steak bun was dry and doughy that it was hard to swallow. I really enjoyed their tea and deft will be back when I'm in this area again. read more

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They gave me the wrong drink twice and i kept telling them it wasn't the right one and they were saying yes it is but the girl in front of me or the same drink and got the right drink its the old man that has given me and my family the wrong drink multiple times and there was nothing we could do abott it read more

Cute local spot with yummy teas, juice and smoothies. I enjoy ordering the Taronator with boba. I've also tried their steamed bao buns - all three flavors and they were a yummy, filling snack. Staff are always friendly and helpful. read more

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drink was good service was fast place was clean but the quality of boba wasn't the best

My sister and I always have to stop by whenever we're in town. Always so yum and the vibe is really chill. read more

Bee & Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Best BOBA in SD! Cute vibe and always quick service! I don't go anywhere else for boba

Nicole is the best bobarista! She's so sweet and nice with great customer service. I highly recommend Mango Tango and Berry Mania. The boba is soft and not too sweet. The one thing you have to get before leaving here is the peanut power bowl, my favorite! The place itself is SO cute! Love the bee theme and the way they design this place :) will definitely be coming back ! read more

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My boyfriend and I heard about Bee & Tea and we're excited to try! We ordered the Thai Flip and the Queen Bee Tea and both were great. I dropped by around 3:30pm on a weekday and there was no line, so service was quick. They have lots of parking and space inside if you want to sit down and chill. Definitely recommend! read more

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Flavaaaaaa flaaaave! These drinks taste SO GOOD. I ordered the honeydew smoothie without boba and my mom ordered the coconut taro smoothie with honey boba. Flavors are spot on, not overly sweet or overpowering! We both got size SMALL which is actually a large size at other boba/drink spots. Both drinks were around $4! When my mom asked how big a small and large cup was the lady showed us both and the large is humongous! It's like the size of a bucket! Not exaggerating! Everything on the menu sounds like something I NEED to try, so best believe I will be back here! I noticed other add-ons included extra boba, jelly, and popping boba! I dont think other places offer popping boba, so I'm really excited about that. Summary of place during Covid-19: the inside of the shop is blocked off with table and chairs to prevent customers from sitting. The inside is also very clean. There's room to wait inside for your order but there is also ample space to wait directly outside of the shop. read more

Bee & Tea - Current menu as of 6/2/2020 - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Good bang for the buck! Causal environment, nice, and helpful staff. . I've tried their other teas as well- Pretty decent, I'd go back. read more

Bee & Tea - Taronator - Large cup, is huge! - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

We were on this side of town and randomly came across this place and boyyyy it did nottt disappointment! Bee and Tea has some unique teas that we haven't heard of- and we've been to ALOT of boba spots. We were recommended the Thailandia and WhiteOut and both were delicious. A bit too sweet but we should've should've told them to make it less sweet. It was a little annoying that they charge for less ice. I always ask for less ice, even if it means my drink cup has more empty room so that part sucked. Prices ran steeeepp here compared to other boba/coffee shops. We ended up paying about $15 for 2 drinks and that was without any toppings. Overall, great place to try drinks, sizes are great also but can't make it a habit to stick to this boba spot only because they're expensive. read more

Very rude customer service. The first time I came here, the service was great. This time, it's different. The person who took my order was not happy to take my order, and when I asked if I could try the taro crystal boba, he was not happy to help. He rolled his eyes. Then I got my order, and my smoothie is watery, so I went back in and asked if they could please make a new one, but the manager was rude to me. He told me I left 5 minutes ago and that's why it's like that, but I told him I just walked out. He said fine but said he's not making it and told someone else to make it and told me you'll have to wait 10 minutes. I felt so uncomfortable! The actual drink didn't taste as usual, but I was not going to go back. read more

Bee & Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Been to different milk tea places every now and then, and this is the worst milk tea I've ever had. Second time here actually, ordered the taro for the first time, all you can taste is pure sugar sweetness, second time, today, ordered the classic flip, 50% of sugar, and yet, all you can taste is sugar and the sweetness of the boba, you can barely taste the milk, so nope, not going back. read more

Bee & Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Honestly I was very surprised with how great the drinks were for only randomly finding this place on Yelp! My boyfriend and I were both impressed with their sizes and prices and how worth everything in our drinks were (flavor, taste of boba, consistency.) I especially love that their focus is on honey flavor, as I am a big fan of honey. Clever names and wide selection but not too many drinks as a lot of other shops have too many to choose from. We will definitely come back and might make this one of our usual spots whenever we are down in south San Diego. We live in La Jolla and so are normally hitting up the classic convoy stops, but Bee & Tea is definitely worth the drive!! Wish we had found out about it sooner. Buzzin for Bee & Tea! ;) read more

The steam buns were microwaved. No soy, no chopsticks, and no napkins given. Fruit slushy had no fruit just syrups. Thai flip drink had no defined layers and tasted watered down. Playing loud music with vulgar language to the point we had to ask to change the music because of our kids. read more

Yay Ph finally has a boba spot (long awaited I might add) this place is not a happy lemon, boba guys or share tea. It's it's own franchise so I try and not compare the latter when it comes to boba at least!! I like different things from different places :) There was one worker and a couple customers inside but they were all wearing masks and practicing social distancing. The worker (sorry forgot your name) was very sweet and helpful with all the questions I had. I ordered the "white out" based on the workers recommendation and it was super yummy! The coconut / white chocolate was a perfect combination. I'll be back~ I wanna try the s'mores and lavender therapy. read more

Bee & Tea - Super cute decorations - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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