Tonight was my first time at Boba Cafe. I've heard good reviews about this place so I finally wanted to see for myself! Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, they are having customer enter from the side door. Only one Party-Of-3 are allowed in the store at a time. All other customers waiting to order have to wait on a red line on the ground. Once you've ordered, you're asked to wait outside (near the front door) on a blue line until they flash your order number that's written on your receipt. I wanted a small lychee tea with boba. My daughter wanted a small strawberry smoothie with boba. Seems simple right? However because it was our first time and we weren't familiar with the different options, I felt the woman taking our order wasn't patient or understanding with us. I felt that we were being rushed to make a decision on milk/iced tea. (Had I known that they offered both milk & iced tea, I would been more specific with my ordering. Since I chose iced tea I had the option of green/black.). My daughter wanted a simple strawberry smoothie with boba. She wasn't aware that she had to specify powder/fresh fruit. I'm all about learning new things and if I ever decide to come here for boba again, at least I'll know all the ordering specifics so that I won't feel rushed/like an idiot. My suggestion, treat ALL customers with the same level of respect. You'll obviously have a rapport with frequent customers, but first impressions towards new customers are just as important. One bad vibe goes a LONG way. Aside from the customer service experience, our drinks were pretty good. The boba could be better. They're small and kind of hard to chew. I prefer my boba almost the diameter of the boba straw and chewy. read more

Me and my little bro decided to stop by here before heading to a work party. We both wanted a little pick me up since we were a bit hungry. He got the bretman special and I got the Gabby Special. Probably one of the best bobas I've ever tried! Very few boba places I've seen that does something like this so I'm impressed. I'll definitely return once again when I'm back in Ewa again. (Ps. Didn't get to take photos considering we drank our drinks once we got in the car haha) read more

Had to come back. With my sweet cravings, I'm trying the Mars Special made my way of course Family had their own different flavored drinks and there pretty awesome! read more

Boba Cafe - 2nd time around NICE! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

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Location/Parking: The cafe is located in a small 2 story commercial building where Saito & Pho is located. It is near Burger King closer to the main road. There is a small parking lot. Drinks: 1st Visit - I ordered a lychee green tea. It was simple yet refreshing. 2nd Visit - I ordered a papaya fresh fruit smoothie with vanilla ice cream, a birthday sell and a chocolate macaron. I ended up getting a peach smoothie. Thankfully it was good so I didn't complain. The birthday she'll was sweet but not necessary. My daughter ate the macaron. I noticed the macaron was on the smaller side compared to other macarons I've seen served here. Price: I paid $6 for a regular size fruit smoothie with the extra toppings. The extra toppings cost $0.50-$1.00. Boba is included when you add on any toppings. Menu Board: The menu board has been revised since my first visit. They have a large selection of teas, slushes, smoothies and toppings to choose from. They do have a secret menu. Just Ask! Overall, I can't wait to try other drinks here. You can customize your drinks so many ways. read more

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Although I frequent the Ewa Beach area a lot, I've still only been here once. I've decided that this is just not my cup of tea (literally). This Boba spot is known for their smoothies. I'm not that kind of gal. If anyone knows me it's either tea, alcohol, h2o (yes, in that order). Besides, eveyone knows it's the milkshakes that bring everyone to the yard, lol. As I digress, back to the boba at hand. We come to this building at least twice a year to visit the dentist above. On one of these visits I gave in and bought a mango smoothie for my son with boba. I tried a bit to see what the (non)T-ea was about, and I really was not impressed. It was tart! Like pucker your lips and glands tart! I know that mangoes definitely have seasons so that might have been the reason why. An off season mango, depending on the type, can definitely be lacking in the sweets dept. Otherwise, I don't know how else that drink could have been so darn tart. As far as the boba (tapioca) goes, it was alright. I'm definitely a perfectly cooked and sugared, nice and chewy boba lover. When you know, ya know, right? Boba that's been sitting a while is just the worst. And boba that hasn't been cooked enough is just as awful. Just like an al dente pasta, boba has to be that "al dente" just right chewy. The boba we had, old-ish. It wasn't a crumbly, hard old. It was just not a chewy, somewhat hard-ish kind of old. Bare with me, I know I'm sounding like a nuttty, self proclaimed boba connoisseur. But I love boba, and this one was just "meh". I know I will end up giving them another chance, but to be honest, I'll be using my kids as testers. Parking can be a challenge. Getting into the lot I feel like is a bit annoying too. The curb at the Burger King entrance I feel is ridiculously high. I haven't owned a lowered car for over a decade, but I always seem to scratch my front bumper every time. Going in and out. Also, around 2pm (after school time) it can be a mad house. read more

Love boba tea!!! Mine is Lychee green tea w/boba and pineapple jerry and hubby's one is strawberry smoothie w/boba. It's perfect for tea time :) read more

Boba Cafe - Lychee green tea w/boba and pineapple jerry - Bubble Tea Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

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Cookies N Cream flavor boba was good but the boba itself was not chewy & fresh. It was hard. There's this boba place down the street name Taste Tea that serves freshly made boba & I always ask for double boba. They should have non dairy. I would come more often if they have non dairy boba. read more

Boba Cafe - Cookies N Cream - Bubble Tea Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

First Timer at Boba Cafe and to be honest it was a little overwhelming. However,I love the drink that I ordered which was from their Secret Menu (not listed in store, but ask the owner or follow them on Instagram). It was the MARS SPECIAL which is a purple concoction of UBE, AVOCADO (you can substitute it) and HAUPIA. I also added a vanilla macron just because for an aesthetic for my photo and I just wanted a macron to go with it. The owner suggests that they do many customizations of the drinks too, which is awesome but also pricey if you keep adding things to the drinks. Other than that I would come back again. read more

I can certainly see why this place has a following. My kids love it and they have plenty of options of both drinks and add-ins. They also have an impressive selection of non-dairy drinks. I've only had one drink here, although I've taken the kids a few times now. Unfortunately, I was not impressed. I ordered my usual coffee smoothie half sweetness with boba (which were delish) and it was just okay. I was with two friends who highly recommended Boba Cafe and they also found their drinks to just be okay on this occasion. Could have been the day; could have been the half-sweet option...either way, their selections, prices, and following are enough for me to try them again the next time I bring the kiddos by. read more

Boba Cafe - Strawberry and melona - Bubble Tea Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

I always order a Thai Tea smoothie boba and Watermelon smoothie boba (occasionally), and it tastes great! I can confidently say that their drinks are very consistent. After you order they will give you a receipt with a number and that's like a ticket for you to give to them at the pick-up window to confirm your order. Customer service is on point, they were really nice and patient during my ordering process. I love how you have an option to add ice-cream, and other toppings to your boba drink, if you're a regular customer it makes it convenient to change up your drink instead of sticking with the same thing each time. The environment is bright and spacious. It's easy to maneuver around. There's a counter table with high chairs next to the pick-up window for you to wait. However, when it gets very busy it does take a whisk for your drink to come out because there's sometimes only 1 person making the drinks while the other is taking orders. read more

Boba Cafe - Thai Tea smoothie, Watermelon smoothie, and Coconut smoothie with boba. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

The cashier lady is really rude, she's been like that for years. During this visit she kept correcting us when we didn't say the name of the drink word for word. And she did not smile once, very poor customer service. Also, the drinks are crazy expensive. They're pretty big and taste good, but I wouldn't pay $11 for a drink with mid boba. read more

Came today to try a Kapua and Mars Special but the Mars Special wasn't as good as before. Dropping a star for inconsistency. First time here. Lots of toppings and add-ins for your drink. Trying a couple interesting flavors. Strawberry Pineapple Lihimui w/ boba Mars Special w/thai walls Vanilla birthday cake Taro w/haupia and boba Honeydew w/boba read more

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Ok this is a popular boba spot in Ewa beach across Burger King. The Chinese lady (probs owner) is very rude impatient and I totally felt unwelcome to spending my money here. I think there drinks are good moderately priced however their service needs to adjusted. I'm gonna drive to waipahu or Kapolei next time for my boba fix. I'm gonna encourage my friends as well to avoid this place. They got two stars from me was because variety of additional toppings (average cost 1-2$ per add on after tax) other than that i would give no stars/negative negative stars. read more

The location is good it's clean and inviting. I got the soy milk taro shake and it was so bland. I don't know what my sister got but she liked it. It is packed during the day, or at least after school Hours. I went right before closing. read more

Boba Cafe - Bubble Tea Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

This is our go-to Boba place. Conveniently located in Ewa, easy parking and opened late. There are SO MANY options. My husband and I love to get the taro and fresh strawberry smoothie with boba. It's AMAZING especially during strawberry season. They have a good variety of flavors, toppings and mix-ins making the possibilities endless. Service is great, even when they're swamped, which I find very impressive. There is a wait sometimes but it's definitely worth it. Call ahead if you're pressed for time. I would also avoid going during the first few hours after school is dismissed on weekdays. It can be crazy busy! TIP: Check our their IG for customization inspiration and seasonal flavors. People get pretty creative with their extras and it's cool to see! read more

No hate to this business... but like the customer service is bad and literally rude most of the times that we go there, always have a irritated voice while taking orders cause I was ordering and I wanted one thing out cause everytime I don't say something they put it in so this time I did and the lady just says "I'm not done writing" like goddamn fuckn chill. It's always a hit or miss with these people sometimes it's good mood they talk story while taking ordering and other times is just plain on rude. And then when we were walking out they she starts talking about us like we can't hear you or sum shit, the things there are good but the employees gotta be more happy or at least fake it geez read more

They have the best boba drinks on the island in my opinion! So many different t options to choose from, and they have many "secret" menu items you can choose from on their Instagram as well. The workers there are so sweet and welcoming as well. The drinks can get a little expensive depending on how many toppings you get but it's sooo worth the price!! read more

Always so friendly and one of the best boba drinks on the island! So many options to choose from and all are so yummy

I love these guys so much, I literally try to come here from Wahiawa at least once a week. Use to come here more often when I lived in Ewa! Wish you guys were in Wahiawa. Dead serious, NO ONE can touch this place when it comes to fresh fruit smoothies with boba!!! read more

Boba Cafe - Mango Mousse Cake Boba! Best to get!:) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

We love the Boba Cafe & the staff. Always friendly. Lost their customized 76 south stickers. Love their boba.

Hit and miss sometimes. I feel like sometimes I want to give them an X and sometimes I want to give them a golden buzzer. The boba is great, I like the different combination you can get; the problem is after awhile it gets a little expensive then most of the places I have been too. Maybe it's because they are close to a school and are trying to teach the younger kids about Money. Service hit and miss. Sometimes you are greeted with a smile and sometimes it's "you know what you want?" Well just smile and place your order. Wait time varies if they are really backed up. It seems there is always at least one cashier and one person making the drinks in the back and another person at the front making the drinks. So three people total but it takes some time. I want to say because I get a complicated drink that it takes time but you would think since it's on the menu and they constantly make it there would be very little wait. Ooh well. After school, you may have a longer wait. Remember they are teaching finances to the kids and sometimes I feel me. Three stars for ample parking and no restroom. There is plenty of seating inside and a couple of chairs outside. I do like the cushioned seats inside (waiting area??) while you wait for your drink. Quench you thirst. M read more

Our favorite spot for boba (and teas) hands down! We come here as much as we can (3-4 times a week LOL)... There's so much to choose from and everything is so refreshing and deeeeelish! It also helps that the people there are so AWESOME! read more

Boba Cafe - Bubble Tea Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

We stopped in for drinks, and left with amazing smoothies and lots of insight on amazing places to visit. The staff was very friendly, and the quality of the ingredients was evident in the taste. Highly recommend stopping in! read more

This place is great! Came for the first time on a Monday night and I love that they're open til 11pm even on weekdays because sometimes I really want a late night boba/smoothie and everywhere else is always closed. Located across the street of Longs Drugs and McDonalds, and right next to Burger King in Ewa Beach. We got a Taro smoothie with boba ($3.50) and a plain Lava Flow ($4.00). Let me say that it was one of best blended drinks we've ever ordered from a boba/milk tea/smoothie place. Even better than some places I've tried in Cali. Unlike some places where they barely fill the cup or put 3/4 ice, the drinks overflowed to the lid and it wasn't watered down, but perfect. Their boba is the right amount of sweet and chewy. Normally I don't get boba in my drinks because it's a hit or miss, but I'd get theirs next time because it was good. There were about 4 people in front of me before ordering, but we all got our drinks quickly and the service was great. I'll definitely be back. read more

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BEST BOBA EVER!!! I stopped going to other boba businesses due to a metallic taste. Boba Cafe has natural and unique flavors. Endless possibilities, but the lady behind the counter makes ordering a breeze. Is it pricey...yes. Is it worth it... OF COURSE!!! read more

This place is worth the drive from Mililani never been here before but I have been there three times so far. So if you ever in ewa stop by and get a Boba it's worth it and prices are reasonable. Boba is so yummy and tasty everytime. read more

3rd time here and finally making a review. 1st time I came I looked on yelp beforehand to look at all of the drinks. Glad I did because there's so many choices and looking at the menu didn't help me narrow down what I wanted. I ended up trying the lava flow smoothie. It was pretty good but for my taste, needed more strawberry walls. 2nd time I got the strawberry cheesecake smoothie which I LOVED! I love cheesecake and the drink tasted exactly like it. And now I tried a mocha smoothie which was okay.. tastes like they use soymilk? The only reason I said it was okay is because I love getting a mocha shake from another boba place. But it wouldn't be fair to compare.. it still tastes great it's just not my favorite. I think next time I'll try the blueberry cheesecake smoothie :) We love that this shop is open late for our late night cravings. And customer service was always great. Plus we've always gotten our drinks in a reasonable amount of time! read more

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ZERO STARS!!!! Rude service from the same lady that everyone else complains about. When I asked questions about the different drinks she was very rude! I felt like I was bothering her. Not to mention we were the only ones there at the time! I don't get why people come here. I don't care how great the product is. Customer service is awful! Don't come here! read more

This place has the worst customer service! And the wait is wild! The boba drinks are average, tasted better at other boba places. Is it worth it? No! read more

L O C A T I O N Next to Burger King on Kuhina St and Fort Weaver Road. They share parking lot with other businesses. Their parking lot isn't very truck friendly so I suggest parking in Burger King and walk to Boba. F O O D //Chai Tea Smoothie// ($4.19) Showed them the picture on instagram of what I wanted and they didn't deliver. Mine did not come with the cinnamon and caramel whipped cream. This is a SECRET MENU item so you have to tell them exactly what you want. Even though I was a little disappointed by the lack of presentation the chai itself have a nice balance of spice and sweetness. The boba pearls were hard and slightly under-cooked so it had this unpleasant chewiness. S E R V I C E The cashier was friendly and fast in taking my order. There were several customers ahead of me so my drink took awhile to come, but I wasn't in a rush or anything. O V E R A L L I'd probably come back if I'm intensely craving a tea smoothie on an extremely hot day. Besides that I'd go elsewhere for my boba fix. I like how this place emphasis more on tea/fruit smoothies so it's not like other boba shops. Check out their instagram for more secret menu items! read more

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This place is like a standard if you live in Ewa Beach, everyone goes there. And I mean everyone. Pre-COVID, make sure you have at least 30-1hour for waiting for your boba! I like that they are a local business and they are extremely friendly! Its a family-owned business but they take forever to make the drinks. Also if you go during the school year or week, good luck finding a seat because you won't. They have like 4 chairs and tables, less now because of COVID. read more

I've tried a lot of boba on Oahu and Boba Cafe is the best so far. I would have given 5 stars BUT the owner is very rude and has zero customer service skills. She cuts you off while trying to confirm your order and uses a very rude tone. I am a regular here only because the quality of their product but I really wish they had someone else take the orders or greet the customers. read more

If I could give this place zero stars, I would! Only because that annoyed looking girl working the counter was sassy, rude and got angry when I asked her a question. Geeez! It was my first time there! SORRY! If you don't wanna be there... stay the f**k home!! read more

Sandwiched between Burger King and Ilima Intermediate in Ewa Beach this place, as you can guess, is always busy after school. Their prices are reasonable and some of the cheapest on the island. They also put more emphasis on the fruit smoothies than most tea places. With an extensive menu there's lots to choose from to customise your drink. The space itself is large with very comfy loungy chairs and tables outside on the sidewalk. During the scorching summer heat it's a great place to cool off. Pretty sure they have food options too since it is a cafe but I didn't pay too much attention to that. read more

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Poor customer service. The cashier is very rude. The product is good but I can't handle employee that is giving attitude to the customer! To the cashier! Without customer no job for you! Just think! Its not hard to be nice to a nice customer!!! I dont normally write a review but this is for the 1st timer like us!. I dont recommend this place at all! read more

It's been awhile since we went here. We usually order the calamansi smoothie or whatever but they didn't have any. So, I wasn't familiar with anything else. Because every drink I suggested had boba or jelly which I didn't want. I just wanted something plain. So, I chooses the Thai tea smoothie. Then, I seen Kapu smoothie on the tv. The lady/cashier was explaining what's in it and shaking her head. Then after paying for it, she tells my bf, "you have a handful!!!" Um hello!!!! I don't usually go there. What do you expect?? Thai was okay, I didn't wanted to go powdered base. It's not the same. read more

There was a very rude woman taking our order. With their extensive menu and options, she seemed more irritated than helpful when we tried to add options. She was so robotic in her order taking skill and she asked if we wanted to add ice cream. She said "top and bottom or top." Not hearing clearly what she said we asked her to repeat. She rolled her eyes and sassily said the same thing. My friend asked if he could have it placed on the bottom only. She stared at us like we were stupid and repeated in an almost yelling type of tone "top and bottom or top" and just stared at us while rolling her eyes and throwing her hands down. After reading the other reviews, it sounds like she is the owner. Wow. Never coming back again!! read more

This is an outstanding spot to get Vietnamese coffee. I just discovered it fell in love with the place! This coffee is stronger than Starbucks and blows it away! PROs: finally a local place in the neighborhood that has good old fashion Vietnamese, slow drip coffee. They also balance it out with sweet condensed milk which is the proper way to make it. The place also has different options for smoothies and teas. Parking can become an issue if you come during peak hours. All ingredients taste fresh and homemade. CONs: probably not a real downfall, there's just always 50 high school kid sitting around the place after school. Just goes to show how popular the place is. But this place always has a low number of staff members which means you will be waiting a while in the line for your drink. read more

Service- great Hours of operation 11-11pm Menu - good selection Nice little place in Ewa Beach for a boba cafe stop, my kids love it! The flavors of the drinks I have tasted so far are pretty good. I love milk tea so I order this here I would say it is better than most places I have been to. I also love the fact that they close late. Recommendations Ask all customers how sweet they want the drink. It's always nice to be able to select a level of sweetness you want your drink to be, this option is usually offered at all the other boba cafes. Samples are always a good idea to bring in more business as well. read more

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I am very impressed with the options they have here. You can truly build the boba of your dreams! I had a large avocado smoothie with haupia, lychee jelly and topped with uber ice cream! Omg! It was so delicious! read more

Boba Cafe - Large avocado smoothie with lychee jelly, haupia, topped with ube ice cream. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii