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Boba Joy

4.3 (181 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Signature milk tea with boba and passionfruit green tea with jelly - April 2026
Candace C.

Greeted upon arrival midday and staff were very friendly. Ordered two drinks and the store was clean with indoor and outdoor seating (wasn't too busy). I got the signature milk tea with boba and a passionfruit green tea both 50% sweet and felt they adjusted it correctly. Music playlist inside was great while we waited, parking in the lot was easy. Prices were fair, would come back thanks!

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Mike O.

Nestled in the back corner of Mission Gorge is this little gem. Good pricing. Tasty Drinks and treats. Service was good but my gf who does not drink caffeine was asking about the menu and they assured her that her drink didn't have caffeine and that the menu print must be wrong. When we went home we double checked and it sure did have caffeine. We should have checked that but we were trusting of the workers. But that doesn't take away from the good service they still provided and the drinks again were made great! Just miss communication. Place is very clean and well lit once inside. We will be back!

Popcorn Chicken
Ashley D.

I have been looking for somewhere that sells spicy popcorn chicken as my go-to place raised the prices and reduced the portion. So, I decided to come over and try the popcorn chicken. Since my son was with me and didn't want chicken I ordered him an Oreo bubble waffle. First of all, the employees seemed very nice. I had no issues ordering. The store was very clean. They told me it would be a 20 minute wait for the waffle since the machine needed to heat up, I told them that was not an issue and we would wait. After about 25 minutes, they bagged my orders of popcorn chicken and the waffle and tied the bag close. I walked out to my car and decided to open the bag to get my son his waffle. Well, this thing was beyond burnt. It was charred completely. I tasted one piece to make sure it wasn't just oreo giving off that color and, nope, it was burnt and each piece was hard and brittle. There was nothing reminiscent of a soft bubbly waffle. I took it back in and told the girl this was beyond burnt and she told me "yeah the machine was really smoking and it burnt it". I told her how come you just put it in a bag hoping I wouldn't notice, that is not okay. She offered me a cash refund for the amount, but did not give me the amount of the tax back. I asked again why they thought that was okay to serve that to me and not tell me and she just said sorry. I really wanted to like this place and the chicken is decent, but wow, I am surprised at the terrible service and lack of care.

Taro slushy
Julissa M.

My drink was so bland no flavor of taro whatsoever. I tried giving this place a third chance just not for me

John B.

This drink is really delicious and sweet is which is what I like and strawberry flavored. Can't imagine having this now. I'm gonna go back a lot for this drink very friendly and customer oriented. The ambience was nice. Light lighting was really good and easy to read the menu. Very friendly staff. Now I'm back again.

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Joanne E.

Tiny little boba shop tucked away near the Walgreens and glasses place. It's cute with only a few tables. Prices are moderate, service was moderate. Rose milk tea with boba was not too sweet. But our greatest takeaway was the crispy tofu and rice. The tofu by itself had a lot of seasoning and was almost a little too salty, so I'm glad we got it with rice. Price was about $10 but the portion was fitting - lots of tofu pieces. Wish we ate it there so it was for sure crispy but we took it home - still good though!

Strawberry boba & sunset
Bridget B.

Really delicious strawberry milk tea boba from Boba Joy! After driving past this place so many times, i'm glad i finally gave it a try. Their menu is extensive and they also have dairy free alternatives (the soy milk is great!) The place was quiet on a Friday night so I got my drink quickly. The boba was cooked to perfection, however the drink itself was REALLY sweet. If possible, I'd do half sweet or even 25% next time.

Wuchie W.

I was in the area and I always look out for any new Boba shops to try out. This place was tucked in the corner of a small parking lot. Place was cute on the inside, the staff was very friendly and attentive. I got 3 drinks: Thai Tea with Boba, Passion fruit-Green tea with grass jelly, Strawberry lychee tea (oolong) with grass jelly. I was surprised to find out they make their own grass jelly. 1. Thai Tea: standard typical flavor, I was not sure if this was freshly brewed or not. The boba were pretty good, seemed bouncy and chewy. I commonly get this drink so I have had it at a lot of other places. 3/5 2. Passion Fruit Green tea: 3.8/5 My sister said it tasted pretty standard so that was good, but the grass jelly was honestly like maybe one tablespoon so they didn't seem to get a good sense of how good or bad it was, kudos for a place to make their own, but they definitely don't give hardly any. 3. Strawberry Lychee tea- My niece did not care for the Oolong tea in this drink. It is not that common to see Oolong tea so that is why we chose it but not a good mix. They noted the same thing about the grass jelly, hardly any given. 3/5 They did have other treats there. Hot food like popcorn chicken as well as Tofu, etc. I was in a rush so I didn't have time to try these small eats. I will say it took a little longer for the drinks to be made, but at least I feel like they were serious about making the drinks correctly. Service: 5/5 Food: 3/5 Ambiance: 4/5

Oreo tornado
Jay L.

Wow! So delicious, we ordered a Oreo Tornado with boba and it did not dissapoint, we have ordered Oreo bobas at other places and this one is our favorite!

Emmanuel F.

We came in on what they refer to as National Boba Day and advertised it on their Instagram account. They were promoting a BOGO free boba drink. However, it's not referenced anywhere that we would need to mention the promo. Pretty disappointed. We've frequented this business in the past and had no issues with them, but we won't be patronizing them again.

Peach Milk Tea
Katie G.

This our new favorite Boba spot. The boba is top notch . And the service is outstanding as well . We also love the atmosphere They serve food . The menu looks good. I have not tried anything food yet . I'm looking I'm looking forward to soon.

Food menu
Long D.

Cute and nicely deco boba shop with snack menu. After reading other reviews, I decided to go with basic boba drinks. We ordered day n night, watermelon, and matcha. Nothing outstanding, but not water down drink. Service is quick and efficient. Price is right. There are tables inside and outside. Restroom is clean. Parking is plenty.

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3 years ago

My go to boba shop, always give tons of boba balls, delicious teas, so glad they broke off from ding tea

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The service was great and the "Daechwita" drink for the SOPE event. I recommend this place for sure. Its a small and cute boba shop

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Came for a West Hills fundraiser. Great service and the orange chicken was delicious. My kids love the boba tea here.

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4 years ago

I love the taro milk tea, just that i don't like the fact that they charge you for boba?? that usually comes with the drink at other places.

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I got Vietnamese coffee for the fundraiser and got a few adjustments on it and it turned out great! Nice service.

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3 years ago

The staff was friendly and gave a great suggestion of flavor to try. The orange chicken was a pleasant surprise, crispy and very flavorful

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Really good Tea, have been several times and will continue to go regularly. The service is quick and lots of choices of adds for tea

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I went last Friday to support the MENA club at my school and I enjoyed my boba as well as the kind employees!

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Super nice and friendly staff, good drinks!! Thank you. Will return. I loveeee their chicken.

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3 years ago

My favorite boba place. Every drink I've tried has been amazing. Never left unsatisfied.

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4 years ago

This was my first time at boba joy. The service and boba was great! I will definitely be coming back for more boba.

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3 years ago

Great Cajun fries and their slushies are amazing same with the boba 10/10 highly recommended and not expensive at all:D

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3 years ago

Delicious drinks and very friendly service. Thank you for supporting WHHS Boys Lacrosse!

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4 years ago

My new favorite boba place near me. I love their Vietnamese ice coffee, and fish ball roe! Friendly people too!

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Very friendly and welcoming! Drinks are well priced and delicious. Seating is nice and comfy with good music!

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4.4(370 reviews)
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Many boba shops nowadays are hit or miss with their consistency, but every time I come to Kung Fu…read moreTea, it's always a hit. This location is in the Dobbs Center Shopping Center. The plaza can get busy depending on the time of day, so parking might take a minute, but it's usually manageable. When we walked in, we were greeted right away. The menu is displayed clearly on TV screens to the left of the register, which makes ordering easy. I ordered the Kung Fu Green Milk Tea with boba at 75% sweetness and my partner ordered the Oreo slush. The staff were friendly and the transaction was smooth. They also offer a rewards system linked to your phone number, which is always nice if you come often. Seating here is interesting. There are traditional tables and chairs, but they also have an elevated floor seating area with cushions. It's a pretty large space and I'm curious to see it when the store is busy because it's a unique setup for a boba shop. There is also games provided if you are looking to hang out here with some friends. They also provide free Wi-FI. The real standout here is the boba. It's never mushy or bland. It has that perfect bounce and a rich honey flavor that makes it different from other places. I've heard they produce their own boba, which might explain the consistency. The boba itself is sweet, I recommend lowering your sugar level if you don't like overly sweet drinks. The green milk tea was creamy with clear green tea notes that came through without being overpowering. The Oreo slush was exactly what you'd expect, a classic cookies and cream flavor that was smooth and sweet. That consistency is what keeps me coming back.

I love Kung Fu Tea...like love love. Every drink I've had has been delicious and consistently on…read morepoint. Not too sweet, super refreshing, and always hits the spot when I'm craving boba. The staff is friendly, fast, and keeps things moving even when it's busy, which I appreciate because I usually want my drink now. It's my go-to place for a little pick-me-up or a fun treat. If you like boba even a little bit, do yourself a favor and come here. You won't regret it.

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4.2(113 reviews)
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R&B Tea is a great boba spot in the area. Their drinks are always consistent, and the milk teas are…read moremade just right. The touch pad ordering system also makes customizing drinks quick and easy. Definitely one of the most reliable boba shops in the area.

This place has evolved in decor over time. I really do like their teas here and it's usually pretty…read morefast once you order. Only a few times there were one or two people in front of me. Sometimes if I don't feel like chatting I use the kiosk, but in reality because of all the questions and prompting to pay, it's a bit faster to go through the cashier. I haven't played on the claw machines yet but it's pretty to look at. I never win so I don't bother. I generally order the green tea with no sugar and get lychee topping so it sweetens the tea just a little bit. My latest favorite is the Hawaiian Fruit Green Tea. The menu above doesn't give explanation nor does the kiosk really. It states a blend of Hawaiian fruits. Okay?, so this comes in XL only. Well the reason being is because they do put a lot of fruit in it. I wasn't expecting this the first time, and it was so good! I love it. The only downside to this place is that they don't have any hot tea. I was super surprised I didn't notice, probably because I usually go to the tea place down the street. Convenient location in the same plaza as Aldi's. Very small inside, most people just take the order to go. Too loud to actually stay there and work. Great place for a stop over for some great tea.

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I'm a dog lover but still decided to try 3Cat based on a recommendation from a friend of mine…read more Came in and right away you can smell the sweetness, you can bropaboy catch diabetes is you sit in here for long periods of time lol. Jk The place is cool and decorated with 33 cats arranged throughout the store. The crew works hard and pushing drinks out as fast as they can. There are displays that tell you when your drinks are ready but aren't truly accurate. My drink was to take 28 minutes which stressed me out but actually came out in 16! The drink was delicious and very sweet. No complaints here. I downed it before I made it to the Pink Curebound Concert. I wouldn't hesitate to drop in here again. Be back soon.

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We frequent the Better Buzz down the road on Mission Gorge, so we have seen this place in passing…read more We decided to finally try it. I can't comment on the drinks, but we love the mochi donuts here. They have a wide selection of flavors. I'll be the ones I can remember: ube, funnel cake, churro, dark chocolate, strawberry, matcha, creme brulee and more. Favorites so far are creme brulee, dark chocolate, ube, and churro. The donuts are soft and a little more doughythan standard donuts with a good taste of the flavors mentioned. They are not overly sweet like standard donuts from Dunkin or Krispy Kreme. That's not necessarily a bad thing. I feel like the sweetness doesn't dominate, so it allows you to enjoy the flavors a little more. The place is pretty clean and staff interaction is okay to good. They have self-ordering kiosks for convenience and ease of ordering. The donuts are a bit pricey, but what isn't these days? Lol. I think it was 6 donuts for $18 or something like that. I can't comment on the drinks. I would order a drink here, but probably without the boba. I just don't like how the boba is stored wide open, uncovered. I think part of it is my mild OCD nature. Lol Parking isn't bad. We have never had a problem finding parking here. We are fans of the donuts here. Maybe I'll order a drink here some day sans boba. 4 / 5: Donuts No grade on drinks 3.5 / 5: Service 3.5 / 5: Cleanliness 3.7 / 5: Overall (rounded to 4).

MEDIOCRE TO BELOW AVERAGE BOBA (2 stars)…read more Yes, this is the boba place that offers a surprise toy in your cup... but is it worth the extra $4.95? I didn't feel so and went for a "pretty" looking drink on the menu and got catfishes and def caught off guard on the first sip. MUNG BEAN PANDAN LATTE ($6.70) - is it boba or an iced latte? I added brown sugar stir-fried boba to it. The drink itself tasted chalky. The mung beans seem to fall flat in the drink and I've realized I'm not that into pandan flavor - I don't hate but I def don't love it, just has an inquiring taste. The drink looked much prettier on the menu than in real life and maybe not pick a drink based on its photo as the flavor may not add up. After a few sips I was over it. Until the next review..

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Just want to give a big shout out to the staff member named Brandon! He was beyond kind and…read morefriendly and just had such great customer service skills. Seems like a gem of a worker. In terms of what we got, my friend and I both felt like the boba were too soft and blend unfortunately. And the flavors of the teas were just alright. Another staff member was cleaning the seats with a strong chemical cleaning product and eventually it was too strong of a smell that my friend and I just wanted to leave without actually finishing our drinks. I really liked the vibe there so I was definitely hoping I would like it and want to return. Unfortunately, I don't think I'd want to return, but I thought I would still give a big shout out to Brandon, who made the ordering and check out experience so pleasant. Hence the 5 stars.

Tried Mosa Tea recently and overall thought it was a pretty decent spot…read more The drinks are Taiwanese style, with a strong tea base. I ordered the Tieguanyin milk tea and the osmanthus Tieguanyin milk tea. Both had a rich tea flavor, which I appreciated. The osmanthus one tasted more like osmanthus syrup and it added sweetness Overall, solid drinks, but nothing particularly standout. It actually reminded me a bit of Wushiland in LA. The main downside for me is the parking situation. It's pretty limited, and nearby parking isn't the most convenient. Especially during dinner hours, about 2/3 of the spaces are valet for the restaurant next door, which makes it even harder to find a spot. Overall, a decent experience, but probably not somewhere I'd go out of my way to return to.

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