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Boba Box

4.4 (348 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating
Good for working

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Brown sugar milk tea with boba
Alice Y.

I got the brown sugar milk tea with boba ($7) to go. I asked for 75% sweetness and regular ice. I thought it was on the pricy side for the quality. The milk tea was moderately creamy and light on tea flavor. I appreciated its classic milk tea flavor, though it got a little lost the more I kept drinking it. As for the brown sugar boba, it was lightly sweetened. It was neither flavorless nor flavorful, if that makes sense. The pearls were chewy and softer than I prefer. Before leaving the shop, I admired the plant wall and light decoration (very Instagrammable). However, the music was too loud for my ears. I wouldn't be able to stay for an extended period of time.

Calena A.

Ambiance is everything here. When you walk in, there's a table with printed menus and an iPad to self-order. The menus have pictures of all the drinks so the visual aid is appreciated. After ordering, you can take a seat in the large space with plenty of tables. I like that there are board games provided, a touch screen game table, and even a kid zone. There is also a crane game and Photo Booth! The strips range $6-$8 but you can get a coupon when you order a drink. The staff is concealed in the back behind curtains and they only come out to serve drinks so the atmosphere feels like you can just hang out without being watched. They have fun snacks in the front for sale as well. Something cool about the shop is you can pay extra to put your drink in a surprise cup - the cup comes with a boba plush! I got a honeydew tea with boba and a green milk tea with boba. The honeydew wasn't too sweet and didn't taste powdery at all. The green milk tea did have a herbal taste and the boba was cooked well. The parking options seem to be street but also there's a huge plaza parking lot across the street that is easy. Bathroom was easy to find and was clean.

Oreo Matcha Latte
Andrea B.

I experienced Boba Box last weekend as a guest at a private event. (The space was rented out.) Emily and Katherine were running the show and doing a great job of making everyone's drinks. The Okinawa Black Milk tea with boba was good, but it tasted like a brown sugar milk tea so I'm not sure what is special about the okinawa sugar specifically. That aside though, I enjoyed my drink thoroughly. Not watery or too sweet. The matcha oreo latte was good, but needed more sweetness for my taste. The matcha was strong! This is a good option for someone who prefers a less sweet taste. I do wish it had more oreo too. There are BOGO deals at select hours and a student discount. There are many tables and games to play in the shop. I like the concept and consistent theming with the box cup shape. It's very cute and fun to drink from.

The Yuzu yuzu drink.
Francisco M.

This place is quite cute. It's clam and a great place to do some studying. Theu have games and a photo booth! There's a tablet to order from but it wasn't working today. The staff was nice and friendly. I got the yuzu yuzu drink. It was a bit sweet and that was with me getting 75% sweet. But it was refreshing during a hot day! This place it worth a try if you're around the area.

Tiger Box, Yuzu Yuzu
Cassidy I.

Boba Box has good (but not great) tea! This seems like a nice place to sit and study, and they have WiFi passwords on each table. The tea was a solid option-it'll hit the spot if you want a refreshing drink or boba, but it's not "special". My biggest problem is the cups. It's fun that they're square since it's called Boba Box, but the drinks do not fit into a standard car cup holder. I had a very precarious drive home!

Brenda L.

3.5 stars, rounding up! We decided to visit Boba Box since it was one of the few boba shops open late at night. I ordered the Okinawa Milk Tea at 50% sweetness and thought it was decent! I usually order drinks at 50% sweetness, but this one tasted more watered-down than other spots I've had it at. There's plenty of street parking, and the space is HUGE - lots of tables, seating, and board games so it makes it a nice spot to hang out with a group of friends. In summary, I thought the drinks were good, but not great. There wasn't much that made them stand out, apart from the unique cups (unfortunately, these didn't fit in my cupholder lol).

Tiger Box w/ boba and other without
Tiffany M.

The drinks look amazing but the tiger box tasted very much like milk and could barely taste the tea. Tiger milk tea is one of my favorites. By the appearance I could tell the flavor was going to be missing. The person helping me was very friendly. This is a great place to study or get work done. At the time I went, many customers were on their laptops. I really like how much space this place has. Tiger box didn't hit the spot for me but I would like to try their Galaxy tea on another visit.

The game zone.

This place is so fun! They have games you can play and a lot of seating for a boba shop. They have games drinks are good and the service was friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed coming in and just relaxing while chatting it up.

Right: Citrus Sunset Left: Okinawa Milk Tea
May W.

I love the name and concept of this boba place. Their drink cups kinda fit in the car cup holders. The concept is great, and the drink follows through with good quality tea. Citrus Sunset: So refreshing, it does have a slight tart taste due to the grapefruit. Adding the crystal boba brings a nice bounce for a fruity drink. Okinawa Milk Tea: Clean milky with hints of the nutty Okinawa flavor in the tea. I prefer this than the citrus sunset. Parking: No designated parking lot, either you can park in Vons or you can park in the residential streets.

Taro Milk Tea and Oreo Smoothie
Robyn Mei M.

Would give this place a 3.7-3.8 stars total. We got 2 drinks and they were both okay, best thing about it was it was buy one get one. I would say they were generous in terms of deals. We also got the chocolate crinkles and would give that a 4.5/5!

Beautiful wall and Christmas tree already in the space! Coffee table also used for White elephant game
A P R I L G.

Hosted a Friendsmas here and was absolutely satisfied with how the planning process and event turned out! Leo the manager, despite never meeting him was very helpful in the planning stages. He was very attentive and answered all my questions and addressed any changes I requested as needed. We had a semi-private event meaning we got the section of the space by the windows with the adjacent Wood wall and it was already decorated for Christmas. We had access to the speaker system but since they were already playing christmas music we didnt switch up the playlist. We appreciated the wonderful staff tending to the boba bar that day. They were very kind and also helped move some pre-event customers that were straggling in our party section during our time slot. The place was a perfect space for our party of 14. Semi private could be for 30 & below, but for our use of tables for games and food, I believe we had the right amount of space to comfortably enjoy. They even have a sofa and coffee table in the space! Totally worth booking with Leo at Boba Box! Ease of booking, clear rules & payment, good space, food is allowed to be brought in and love that they allowed us to move their furniture around to curate our own design. If you want to host an event and also enjoy a variety of drinks with ease-- Boba Box is the way to go! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Leo!

Jon R.

Came to boba box, wife had a craving for boba, she's not a huge fan of boba but she really enjoyed the one she ordered. I got a galaxy box and for me it was good but I would have done 75% sweetness. The lady making the drink was very nice! The boba spot was nice and lounge comfy with some nice ascetic's. Would come again.

Adam S.

Came here for a friends baby shower. Super cute and cozy spot in Monrovia. Drinks were so good and weren't overly sweet. Staff was super friendly as well. Definitely will be back!

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Ask the Community - Boba Box

Where is the bike parking located?

You can park your bike along the street of the store

Is there wifi for studying?

There is wifi! Just ask the cashier.

Can you reuse the cup or am I always getting a new one every time you order? Looking to reduce plastic.

Hopefully things have changed but when I went there in October 2021, they won't allow reusable cups, not even their own boba box square container! =(

Can we sit down an study inside?

Yes. Tables are set inside.

Back for good?

They are open.

Has Boba Box been reopened?

Not opened yet. Currently closed for not having a public health permit.

Whats going on with this place, why is it still closed?

They said "store maintenance" but no further details... hopefully they will open by new year! Follow their Instagram for updates.

What's the difference between Brown Sugar Milk Tea and Brown Sugar Milk Box?

The Brown Sugar Milk Box is caffeine free (the Brown Sugar Milk Tea has caffeine).

Is there an almond or oat milk option for milk substitutions?

No, no almond or soy right now. They said their milk teas are made out of a non-dairy creamer

Are there non-dairy milk options?

Soy and almond only. There's no oat milk.

Do you use organic tea leaves, organic matcha and organic milk for your drinks, just curious?

Yes! I asked and they do use organic ingredients for all of their variety of drinks.

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