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    Boba Ave Express

    4.5 (3.3k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Strawberry yogurt with boba
    Annie T.

    Finally gave this drive thru boba a try and my impression so far is meh. The first time I got the strawberry yogurt with boba and it was so good that I went back the next day and it was a complete 180. Seeing that it's the same drink I ordered within 48 hours, I found a big discrepancy in the quality of the drink. The 2nd visit did not have the same texture or temperature as the first time and the boba was also much tougher. Unfortunately I'll give this place a break until there's a desire to come back.

    Keira W.

    Unevenly spiced -- here is one of many pieces of chicken -- half extra, EXTRA, extra spicy, half mild -- we ordered mild A lot of these pieces were way overly spiced & caked with powder to the point of 70% being inedible for either my partner (usually able to handle any spicy stuff) or I to finish. My partner tried to finish but had to throw out majority unfortunately :( -- was not even enjoyable at all, just pain -- helped me get my water intake in early for the day though :,) We love the sizes of the pieces & flavor here, been coming here for 2-3 years. But for some reason, the spices have been so patchy & inconsistent -- last month they added more pepper which threw the flavor off, this month it seems the spices are applied lazily and uneven -- asking for mild gets you extra, extra spicy. Sad we havent been able to enjoy this weekend's or last weekend's batch but we'll be taking a break for now.

    Cheese grape and peach & passion fruit green tea
    Eric W.

    We tried the cheese grape drink and the peach & passion fruit green tea at Boba Ave. Both drinks were refreshing and tasted pretty good, especially the peach & passion fruit green tea. The downside is they don't have a huge variety of drinks to choose. The drive-thru line was also very long, so be prepared to wait during busy hours. Overall still a solid spot if you're craving a quick boba run.

    Menu 2026
    Sara N.

    Great staff however they don't have a nondairy milk tea option. I hope they will in the future! Also they only have fresh milk boba which is basically milk sweetened with boba which is their caffeine free option. Again, limited but still I think their customer service and crunchy popcorn chicken makes up for it. Also love hat their a drive thru that's open late!

    They finally have little covers for lid so you can shake drink without anything spilling over.
    Genevie Y.

    I still visit Boba Ave when I need a drive thru. My dog appreciates the rides and we don't have to get out of car. But I'm sure it's getting harder to compete with all the drink places opening up down the street. Thank you boba Ave for being consistent with your drink quality and offering food snacks as well. They also updated their drinks to have a little cover so you can shake it and not fear anything leaking through the plastic lids. Thanks for wonderful service as well.

    Mango Yogurt Blended
    Chi V.

    Great service and delicious drinks! Especially their yogurt blends And the convenience of a drive thru makes Boba Ave a must try in the SGV.

    Limited summer menu
    Michelle T.

    The convenience of a drive thru is the reason why I always come back. They don't have non dairy options so I tend to stick with the fruit teas. I recommend ordering 75% or 50% sugar as they do get pretty sweet. They use to have two windows in their tunnel but now it's one ordering window and a pick up window on the other side. I feel this does make the line go by faster!

    really good! we tried 5 drinks and they were all good! This drink is the mango yogurt blended drink with foam. Recommend this place! Love how its a drive thru and they're very quick.

    Milk tea
    Travis P.

    Definitely one of the best when it comes to taste. I've been here a handful of times and it's usually pretty crowded, but this time I came on a weekday and the drive-thru was actually empty. We got a milk tea and a yogurt drink -- both were fresh, flavorful, and perfectly sweet. It's definitely on the pricier side, but honestly worth it for the quality. A simple spot, but oh so good.

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    17 days ago

    Amazing!!! All bobas are delicious and great costumer service 5/5 stars! Definitely recommend .

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    3 months ago

    Arcadia staple! Quick service drive thru is a plus. Simple menu, but quality drinks. Really love the drive thru aspect.

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    1 year ago

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    2 months ago

    I had the peach passion fruit green tea! It was super refreshing and nice. I like that this place is drive thru only super convenient

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    23 days ago

    It was delicious! I love their boba and they're usually super quick and the vibes are amazing ! 1000/10

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    1 year ago

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    2 months ago

    This is my favorite location. I stop here all the time. I recommendation the strawberry mango green tea. Drink up and enjoy your day.

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    1 month ago

    Great service at this boba place! We love their popcorn chicken and the boba has great flavor!

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    3 months ago

    Kk was so sweet and nice!! Great severest and super friendly with tasty food!! Love coming here

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    4 months ago

    Great place, super local, convenient and well priced. Love the drive through idea, makes it much faster.

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    2 months ago

    The snacks are good. Love the drive through and my yogurt drink. Opens late so that's also convenient

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    2 months ago

    Good boba place, and friendly staff. The drinks are large size and very yummy. Drive thru makes it easier. My son loved the place

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    4 months ago

    Love the boba here! Have been coming here for many years. Nice staff also! Delicious drinks and always fast.

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    5 months ago

    The place is very good and fast. Best service and nice. I enjoy going here many times a week.

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    3 months ago

    great drinks ! love the service bonanza has great service. great that it's drive thru

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    4 months ago

    I've come here a lot and it's always been good and pretty quick. The ambience is your car.

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    2 months ago

    The employees here are so kind and attentive. If you want good quality boba drinks this is the place to go!

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    Ask the Community - Boba Ave Express

    Are you reopening? If so, when?

    We are reopen🥳

    Which drinks are caffeine-free?

    Did they take 25% sugar off the menu?

    Yes, the lowest is 50% now

    What type of milk is used in the milk teas? Is it dairy or non-dairy creamer?

    We use non-dairy.But Thai milk tea use fresh milk.

    When will you be open to walk-in customers?

    Sorry.We really want to have dine in.But city doesn't allow us to open it.They said we have drive thur,that's be dangerous to people sit outside.Thank you for your support and understanding.

    What is the sweet white sauce for the popcorn chicken? It tastes good 👍

    Mayonnaise

    Are there vegan options (no dairy, no honey)? I looked at the menu, but I'm not sure what they are (if any).

    We don't have the Honey.But we have non dairy drink.For the Milk tea expect the Thai Milk Tea.The other was non dairy drink.

    Will the drive thru line go faster if everyone looks up the menu ahead of time? :) see menu pics

    I wish. It's still super slow! I don't know what the hold up is!

    Why the mediums don't have lids anymore?

    Because we redesign the cup and redesign the cover to make it more fit with each other. This kind of lid is made to open easily just like yogurt lids so you can drink or eat the cheese foam.

    Hi cant we sit outside? hi thank u for answer!

    Yes.We have outdoor sitting.

    Does anyone know what the brown square is made of in there taro tea?

    What is the happy hour promotion?

    We don't have the happy hour promotion,sorry about that.

    What is the promotion during happy hour?

    We don't have the happy hour promotion,sorry about that.

    Do they have non-dairy options?

    Yes

    When is happy hour at boba express?

    We don't have the happy hour promotion,sorry about that.

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