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    Boba Bar

    3.7 (692 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Joyce T.

    The open late night which is great if you're craving for boba drinks at night. I have the non caffeine brown sugar milk with boba, the boba was good, just the right texture, not too hard to chew. The service was great and stuff was helpful. It's located in downtown where parking is a bit pricey and limited. The exterior dining area is pretty nice.

    This is the lemon grass and chicken teriyaki with Mango Milk Tea and Caramel Milk Tea
    Maria H.

    I love coming to this place. Food is delicious, the bobas are always made flavorful. I come here often by myself or one of my kids. Customer service is great and there's always somewhere to sit.

    STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIE ($6.45)
    Rachel L.

    The popcorn chicken and fries were really disgusting. The chicken pieces were the size of a fingernail, harder than a rock, and soooo dry. Tasted like a bunch of crunchy batter. The fries looked old and gray and drenched in oil. Highly do not recommend!!!!

    Anthony S.

    I ordered a Thai milk tea with boba, some garlic fries, and popcorn chicken with dynamite sauce. The portions for the chicken and fries were great and could feed several people! I really liked the garlic sauce on the fries. A strong garlicky flavor. The chicken was cooked well, but I wish the pieces of chicken were bigger. The milk tea was ok. It tasted mostly of milk with a hint of Thai tea flavor.

    Matcha Latte Milk Tea and fruit tea
    Dylan D.

    My friend and I were looking for something to drink in the area and she suggested this place. We found street parking and I realized I used to walk by this spot a lot but never tried it myself. You can order with the cashier or on the tablet in the front as soon as you walk in. I got the Banana cream matcha latte and my friend got one of the fruit teas. I was not impressed by the matcha flavor and didn't taste the cream just the crumbs on top. My friend said her drink was good but not great. They have little claw games inside and there was plenty of seating but I wouldn't come back to try any of there drinks when there's 5 other spots I prefer over this one

    Kelley T.

    I ordered a jasmine milk tea, 50% sweetness, less ice on the kiosk and only had to wait a little bit before my drink came out. The first sip I took did not taste like anything at all and tasted so diluted there was no tea left in the drink. The boba itself was good though as it was soft, chewy, and really tasted like sweet. I brought my drink back in and asked if they could add more sugar to it and the worker was happy to do so. After the addition, it tasted better and I could taste a little bit of the jasmine, but overall wasn't a good drink. Honestly kinda disappointing.

    Mary L.

    Good old times. It's like the perfect spot for SJSU students to grab casual boba beverages /snacks/salad bowls/etc. 1-2 blocks away from San Jose State University is packed with delicious spots. Cute little spot inside a cozy and comfortable Victorian house. Big window/nice porch and patio area. Must love downtown San Jose. Park SJ 90-minutes free parking garage is just diagonally across the street off San Carlos. Staffs were ready at 11am as I entered as first customer on a Wednesday morning. They accept all kinds of credit cards. Boba Bar is operated by Vietnamese people. Location is very convenient. There's a banh mi place next door inside another Victorian house too (I'll check it out next time). I like the honey green jasmine milk tea $5.95. Kim cheese fries plain $9.95 was ok too, but it had much more kimchi in it than potato fries. Small portion of sour cream in it. Very cheesy that cheese fully sticks tight to the fries. Not bad. I really had to dig into the bottom to find fries. Fried chicken wings 5-pieces $7.45 with salt and pepper was dry and overdone, seriously with too much salt. I might not order it again as the salt was an overkill. Prices look pretty decent and not as expensive as other boba and snack places. There were longer lines after 11:30am, but at 11am, it was quiet and a breeze for ordering over the counter. Must give them credit here. It's a unique place for SJSU students and faculty members to enjoy. I would come back for beverages, but not sure about chicken wings. Overall, decent good stop at this small family owned business.

    Jess U.

    Cute small shop in San Jose. Parking only available on the street but I usually don't have a problem finding a spot. Decent milk tea and popcorn chicken. I like that they have a big variety of drink and snack options. Not my favorite boba spot in SJ but gets the job done!

    Taro milk tea
    Landon S.

    This is my second time in recent going to Boba Bar near SJSU. The service is a little lacking as you never really speak with an employee other than when you're picking your drink up, if even. You order through a mobile kiosk and it's pretty quick and efficient. This is my second time getting the taro milk tea with boba and I believe it was about $8 which is average pricing in the bay and in San Jose. I had gotten egg rolls which were around $3.75 for 3, which I thought was a pretty good price. The milk tea in the drink was delicious, very creamy in a way. The boba was also very good not too soft or too hard. The egg rolls were delicious. The dipping sauce it came with was a great compliment to the egg rolls. The egg rolls were crunchy and warm, very tasty. The only downside I have with Boba Bar is that it takes quite a while to prepare your order despite not that many people being in the shop. However, it's still a good boba location.

    Mango Lemon Slush
    Charlie P.

    First, the boba, jelly, bits don't come with the drinks. So its a separate price. We got the Mango Slush, Peach slush, and the Strawberry smoothie. The strawberry smoothie didn't have enough strawberry flavor. So it tasted like a weak strawberry milk. The mango slush was good. The peach was alright. It wasnt very slush. It was more liquid. The place is really busy and the line very long and we waited for about 15 minutes in the line because you could only order on the one kiosk. Which does take some time because the menu is a bit on the medium size. The room isn't that big either and theres not many tables, maybe about 5 or 6. Overall it was an ok boba shop.

    Vicky T.

    Catering for 80 was amazing! Ordered via EZ catering website and we got a variety of teas and three toppings. One bag of ice was plenty for a staff of 80. Order was delivered on time and took less than 10 minutes to set up. Definitely will be catering again! Favorites were the passionfruit, strawberry green tea, Thai and jasmine milk tea. We opted for lychee jelly, honey boba and tapioca pearls. TY for making our lunch time epic!

    popcorn chicken
    Sam Q.

    This review is only for their popcorn chicken, which I ordered through DoorDash. The portion size was pretty significant compared to other boba spots, so I was already pretty satisifed when I received my order; however, I was disappointed to find that despite the chicken still being warm, most of the pieces were dry. The chicken was fried well (very light crisp) and seasoned well (plus the creamy chili sauce, while not spicy at all, was yummy). I think the issue is the pieces are too small even for popcorn chicken, to the extent that the skewers they provided could not pick up the tiny pieces and I had to use the skewers like chopsticks instead. I'd give it a 3.5 stars if I could but default to 4 rather than 3 because the flavors and portion size were good. I wouldn't order this again though

    LYCHEE GREEN TEA with aloe Vera and crystal boba
    Kristine S.

    Got this at work as a reward and I ordered the Lychee green tea with crystal boba and aloe Vera and I must say it was good. Could use a bit more lychee flavor but nonetheless I enjoyed it. Definitely help keep me awake during my long night shift.

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    Ask the Community - Boba Bar

    Do you cater?

    Yes, we do. Please email us at bobabarsanjose@gmail.com

    Do they have indoor dining now?

    Yes, they have plenty of tables and chairs.

    Do they have non caffeinated tea here?

    Their latte milks, smoothies, lemonades, and yogurt drinks do not have caffeine!

    Gluten free options?

    Taro milk tea and Buckwheat milk tea have no caffeine.

    Is there wifi here so I can study and eat?

    Yes there is!

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    4.5(1.7k reviews)
    8.0 mi
    $$

    Came by to try after lunch on Mother's Day, probably around 4PM. The place was SUPER busy when we…read morewent, but the service was still really fast and organized, we got our drinks within 10 minutes. The interior is modern and really cute, and they even have a dog check-in photo wall which was so so cute ! We got the snowy Jasmine with boba. Drinks themselves were light, fragrant, and refreshing. Even at 100% sweetness, they actually weren't too sweet, I would even argue getting 125% to match other boba places 100% sweetness. The boba had a really good flavor and sweetness to it that balanced everything out perfectly. Overall a great spot to grab a drink. Next time I want to try their Pistachio Matcha Coconut water so I will be coming back!

    Thank goodness for weekdays off! I went on a random Tuesday afternoon close to their opening time…read moreat 11am and let me tell you, hardly a soul in sight. I even got a pic of the seating without anyone in my photo. SCORE! I would highly recommend a day other than the weekend. I would give this place a 3.5 if I could. I just ordered a drink for myself and for my brother. In and out in maybe 10minutes? There's a kiosk to order and a spot to pick up your drink-- very efficient. I got the basic jasmine milk tea because I love jasmine tea and knew that if any place were to make the best jasmine milk teas, it would be this place. Molly is Chinese for jasmine anywayyyyyy (shout out to my coworker for telling me this!). I did not try my brother's tea so I cannot comment on it. I liked my jasmine tea, I can tell it was higher quality than other places I've had jasmine tea, but is it worth the hype? I don't think so. It's good, don't get me wrong, but wait-in-a-3-hour-line good? nothing is. I think I've also become desensitized to the high tea prices that $7-8 is somehow normal? When it shouldn't be! My only frame of reference nowadays is seeing how much tea cost in Asia. And in Taiwan (the birthplace of boba) I got boba for $3 ;( *sigh oh well I live in one of the most expensive places in the country but also I cannot believe I let myself think this is okay. Anyway, it's a treat, not a habit I would give into everyday.

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    Co Ba Dessert Tea & Coffee

    4.5(434 reviews)
    6.4 miNorth San Jose
    $$
    Kitchen open late
    Happy hour specials

    Delicious Vietnamese desserts. This visit was a flight of 3 different chè. Delicious. Our favorite…read morewas the Ha Long Sunset: pandan jelly, red pearl, young coconut, lychee, palm seed, longan, jackfruit, and coconut milk. Yum! Also, the interior is lovely. The large mural of a stunning Vietnamese lady just makes you smile.

    Yum yum yum! I got the Ha Noi Mist and pandan waffle. The waffle was great - the coconut pieces…read moreinside and coconut sauce were such a nice touch. For me the che was the star though. Each ingredient tasted fresh and added a different texture. I would definitely get the Ha Noi Mist again. I ordered online and I was grateful to see the pricing was the same. Pick up was super easy. I opted for ice on the side because I wasn't having my che until later, but unfortunately the ice froze into one big chunk in my freezer so I might just have them put the ice in the drink next time. I think price might be the only sticking point. The che is about 50% more expensive than Bambu or other Vietnamese dessert spots. I can absolutely see why their products are more expensive and totally think the quality of their dessert drinks surpass Bambu or similar dessert cafes. At the same time I have to acknowledge that I can order a che ba mau at another dessert spot and have my craving satisfied for less money. For me, this makes Co Ba a special treat that I wouldn't be able to have all the time.

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    4.5(521 reviews)
    6.7 mi
    $$

    quick service, online ordering process was efficient, and received a text when the drinks were…read moreready. both were fantastic! ordered the sunny side up matcha einspanner which is basically a mango matcha at 50% sweetness + boba and that was perfect. the black sesame latte was also flavorful and a great balance of sweetness at 50%. the boba itself was a little undercooked as they were a little hard though but otherwise would recommend!

    We came here after hearing about it so much that I finally had to try. Absolutely no regrets…read more This is one of those elevated matcha experiences that sets the bar for all other spots. Here's what we got: **Sunny Side Up Matcha Einspanner $7.75: A vibrant matcha base topped with a dollop of silky whipped cream, finished with a sunny side up 'egg' where the yolk is a sweet mango syrup. This drink had me saying "Oh wow!" after taking the first sip. After the second sip, it was "Was that a really ripe mini chunk of fresh mango?" This was so well executed that it felt effortless. It wasn't overly sweet-- the Matcha and the Mango flavors blended together beautifully yet you could make out the flavors of both. I usually scoff at how expensive drinks are these days but I could justify the price on this. **Black Sesame Coffee Einspanner $7.50: Signature espresso drink with our house-made Black sesame cream with your choice of milk. Another hit. I love Black Sesame and when I can find it, I order. This was also on par with the Sunny Side up because of how distinctly flavorful it was. You can taste the nuttiness of the black sesame seeds. Add in the espresso and it makes for a coffee that you could gulp down. Both of these drinks are dangerous because if it was up to me, I could have probably drank these both in under 5 minutes. Sigh.

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    4.6(141 reviews)
    4.5 miBerryessa, North Valley
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    I really like this spot! The menu isn't massive, but what they have they do well--I am personally a…read morefan of how focused their menu is. I will say that the drinks are on the pricier side; everything her ranges from 6 to 8 dollars, even for the smaller-sizd drinks. This spot is a bit small, but it is well-lit and comfortable to sit in. It's clean and stylish inside, and orders are primarily taken through a standing tablet. It's relatively easy to find parking, even though the lot is somewhat busy, especially right after work. The drinks come out pretty quickly and taste really good, though even their "less sweet" options tend to err on the side of being too sweet. I am usually a bit suspect of matcha or hojicha served by places that mostly serve other boba drinks, but I have tried both the matcha and hojicha here, and I liked both. They don't serve food or snacks, which I don't mind! I would absolutely recommend this spot to others; it's a nice experience and their drinks (at least the ones I've tried) are solid.

    The space is super clean. Love the simple decor and there's is seating…read more Order at kiosk or at the counter. Jasmine milk tea with boba ($7.15), comes in a large 24 oz cup. The milk tea could use more fragrant tea flavor. The tapioca had good chew. The drink was made quickly and the staff were super friendly.

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    4.6(210 reviews)
    0.5 miDowntown
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    Their ice cream is amazing! My husband and I came in about 45 mins before they were about to close,…read morebut it seemed to have still been busy. The staff didn't seem to rush anyone as well when everyone was tasting the ice cream options to decide what they wanted, which was a plus for us. We ordered a small cup of their filtered coffee, which was so good! It definitely kept me up during the night but would 100% come back for just their filtered coffee ice cream. The interior is huge as well! There are a few tables, they have WiFi available for those looking to work and drink coffee late, and also have smaller tables for you to just chat while enjoying your sweet treat.

    Hidden ice cream spot in the strip of San Pedro!…read more I came to Dumont with my partner on a Monday evening, and luckily, it was not busy! It is in a hidden pocket between Dr.Funk and Gyu-Kaku, so keep an eye out. Inside was pretty spacious with a good amount of seating for you to mingle with friends and family. Something cool and unique was that they had samples of their milk tea when you walk in (through dispensers). I was interested in trying their ice cream and saw they had some unique flavors like golden star, kheer, and more. While I tried them and thought they were good but sweet, I opted for the mint chocolate and my partner got their chocolate orange. In my personal opinion, I think their mint chocolate ice cream was a bit grainy for my liking, and I wish it was smoother. It was a mild mint flavor with neon green coloring. My partner's ice cream was interesting. I thought it would be a mixed chocolate-orange flavor (which is unique), but it ended up being half chocolate and half orange. I wouldn't necessarily say this place is somewhere I would be an extreme advocate for you to go to but if you have some kiddos who want a sweet treat, this would definitely satisfy their sweet tooth.

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