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Boba Lair

4.6 (129 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Bilin W.

A hidden little spot in La Puente, affordable and great for a quick boba crave. They also sell ice cream and limited selection of pastries. I was satisfied on my first visit: solid drinks, cozy decor, friendly service, and immediate delivery. On my revisit, the experience was still fair. However, the boba this time was firm and undercooked. For that, I'm keeping the review at 4 stars for now. I will return to see if it improves.

Brown sugar Boba milk tea & passion fruit green tea with lychee jelly. + macaron!
Brittany S.

5/5 I had a great experience at Boba Lair! I ordered the Brown Sugar Milk Tea with Boba and the Green Tea Passion Fruit--both were absolutely delicious. The drinks were perfectly balanced and refreshing, and the boba had just the right chew. I also tried one of their macarons, and it was a delightful treat--light, flavorful, and not too sweet. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to!

Watermelon smoothie
Angel M.

Been here a couple times. Cute small boba spot. Drinks were quick, flavorful and worth the price.

Summer specials
Ann C.

We love this boba place! Whenever we're in the Baldwin Park area, we make sure to stop and get out boba and drinks here. My go to drink is the Mango smoothie!!! I love how cold, nice and refreshing it is!!! The strawberry smoothie is my son's favorite and anything matcha are my girls favs!!! Boba Lair has seasonal drinks as well which we'll try just because it's what they're featuring. Everything here is yummy yummy yummy! Come try for yourself.

Taro smoothie with boba, love potion
Josh B.

The spot was small and quaint but very clean the service was professional all the drinks we ordered were repeated and explained so not any confusion and the price was amazing! To top it off the drinks were the best I've had in a long while so I highly recommend

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Misha G.

Boba is perfect for the summer. I got a Thai tea smoothie it was not really a smoothie and more just like a regular drink. Although it looks very blended on the outside it was still nothing but liquid on the inside. I loved the inside decor and they have a lot of seats available. The customer service was good as well.

Milk Tea
Phil L.

Boba Lair is a solid, no frills boba spot. The drinks here are priced reasonably and taste pretty delicious. I usually swing by this place as it's on the way home for me. The owner here is very friendly and will take care of you when you order your drinks.

Left: Large Thai Tea with Sea Salt Cream - $5.30. Middle: Regular Brown Sugar Milk Tea with Boba - $4.60. Right: Black Sesame Matcha - $4.55
Lydia S.

Was in the area so tries this place out. They're ok. The decor is cute. The drinks were decent. I had the Black Sesame Matcha and it was good. You can taste the black Sesame and it wasn't overly sweet, which I appreciate. They did take longer to make the drinks than anticipated. I'm picky with my teas and coffee. Try it out if your in the area. You may like it.

Sunset lemonade  And Brown sugar
Ryann C.

This ... this is the best boba / drinks I've ever had in my life. Don't even know where to begin. The service was ASTOUNDING! We wanted to try the strawberry cheesecake but they were out of the necessary ingredients. The sunset lemonade and brown sugar milk drink looks like the next best option. The associate asked if I was OK with the jellies in the sunset lemonade, gave me a sample to ensure I would like it, and I did! They have non-dairy options and we chose to sub out the milk with almond milk for the brown sugar Boba drink. It tasted like the best ice cream milkshake .. blew my socks off! The Sunset lemonade was a dream, fresh lemons chilled tasted better than I can describe with words. Please do your favor and head over immediately.

Thai coffee and Thai tea with boba
Tom C.

So don't take it from me, take it from my teenage boba-loving daughter...." This boba is bomb". This is her favorite new place and is now a convert from Quickly. She's also a fan of the baked goods. You can practically play frisbee with those cookies they are so big. From my end I'll say the coffee drinks are fine. Not life changing, but certainly decent. Customer service is always great and they work very fast on your order. Inside is super contemporary, complete with an Instagram ready photo op wall. Definitely worth the stop if your looking for some boba in the area.

Wall for photo ops
Ann T.

As the name implies, this place really is a lair. I would not expect a boba place in such a non-assuming plaza. Outside of a singular photo op wall, this place really gave me "Quickly" vibes and my expectations were kind of low. Boy was I surprised! I got the pumpkin cloud milk tea which is a chai milk tea with homemade pumpkin cream. BOMB. Imagine the pumpkin cream from Starbucks but richer, sweeter, and you actually get a copious amount of it. The pumpkin spice taste permeated my entire drink. Truly indulgent. The boba was just okay for me though, I might try a different topping next time.

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Arcadia W.

Such a cute tea shop! I was craving a slushy and this place was near so I decided to give it a try. Walking in the place was clean and trendy. I immediately was greeted by the sweetest barista who gave me great recommendations. I opted for a lychee slushy with lychee jelly. I checked in Yelp and I got a free thai tea! Score! Everything tasted great! Im so glad i found this place I'll definitely be back!

Glenn L.

When I recently visited my favorite Mexican restaurant the other day, I saw that the pet store, located next door was replaced by a boba drink shop, so nothing better to finish up your lunch with a fruity smoothie drink. Place was semi small, with about four tables, a counter display case displaying misc. snacks and other drink options. Decor was simple, nice and clean. The Asian lady working here was really nice and friendly. Many options of drinks to choose from, as well as some unique fruit / health bowls, looked good, but wanted a drink on this visit. Went with a strawberry / banana smoothie and it was actually really good, tasted just like a banana and ..........you guessed it, a strawberry milkshake. So looking at the menu, they have all kinds of flavors, with or without boba, Thai ice tea's and coffees, can't wait to try their Thai ice tea. Really nice to have an asian boba beverage option in the neighborhood, will definitely come back for my drink craves. No complaints here, 4 stars from me.

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Absolutely LOVE this place. Everything is delicious. Super cute and clean. Staff super friendly. I highly recommend.

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Finally a Matcha place that didn't disappoint Matcha Cafe…read moreMaiko is known for its authentic Uji Matcha . Their Products are imported directly from (Harima Garden) in Uji, Kyoto, a family-owned tea estate operating since 1858. I am obsessed at this place I first tried it in Vegas and it was soo good! This one I located in Rowland Heights and they have soo many options to choose from shaved ice, latte, parfait, ice cream and all my favorite flavors are here matcha,Ube, hojicha and more! The quality is 10/10 not too sweet, very creamy and soo delicious. Ambiance is casual mostly to go, but there's plenty of seating outside in a cute little plaza. The service is amazing, the server greeted me nicely recommended me the best one! She even showed me that their matcha is authentic and from Japan! Everything comes out fast and with the weather it melts quick so gotta eat it quick as well! I will definitely comeback here and try more of their items! This is now my fave matcha place What I got: Matcha & UBE Float Matcha Shaved Ice

I recently tried the banana matcha at Cafe Maiko, and it was such a great experience. The matcha…read moreitself tasted really high quality smooth, rich, and not overly bitter like some places. The banana flavor blended perfectly with it, adding just the right amount of sweetness without overpowering the matcha. One of my favorite parts was the presentation. The cookies on top were an amazing garnish and added a nice texture that made the drink feel a little more special. On top of that, the service was super friendly, which made the visit even better. Loved the ambiance as well, there was very cute decor and wall art and place was very clean! Overall, it was a really enjoyable treat, and I'd definitely go back for it again.

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4.6(545 reviews)
3.4 mi
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This place is such a cute ice cream parlor. You don't find those anymore. When my family and I…read morevisited, we were greeted so warmly by a couple of young guys. They were so helpful. They let me know all the different desserts and options. They also explained pricing and availability to me. They showed me all the different toppings that they have for not just ice cream and sundaes, but crêpes as well. Considering I walked in here, thinking that this was strictly an ice cream place, they have a very large menu. One thing that I remember very fondly about my visit here was not that there were a lot of people here, but the people that were dining in, they were mostly families with children. That may not seem like an important thing, but to me, seeing that is precious More often than not, you see children, their parents, and even their parents parents. So sometimes you get a small group of people, but really you have three generations. Quality time like that is absolutely precious and to see them so engaged in conversation with one another and laughing the entire time and sharing dessert, that was so awesome. Sharing ice cream with my dad at an ice cream parlor near our home is a very fond memory for me. So I guess that's why I paid attention to this while we died at scoop Street. When I took a moment to take a step back and look at our little family, we also were there in our lil three generational group: me, my kiddo & my Mom. The prices here are more than reasonable. The ice cream that is used for their desserts is from thrifty. The waffle cones are made in house and smell amazing. There really wasn't anything more than I could've asked of this visit to the ice cream shop. This was so special. Servers: Art & Austin

Scoop Street is a family-owned dessert shop known for its fair-style treats and nostalgic vibe…read more Located near the Regal theater, it has become a local staple for late night desserts since its opening about six years ago. It's considered a "sister store" to Bun Street, which is located right next door. The interior features a clean, old-school shop design with cozy seating and motivational quotes. Friendly young staff but service was slow and inattentive. They primarily serve Thrifty Ice Cream, a classic Southern California brand. The shop's main draw is the funnel cake. The Churro-Chata, topped with horchata ice cream and mini churros is our favorite. Portions are big and shareable. Also, they bake cookies and brownies in-house daily using family recipes to use in their custom ice cream sandwiches and sundaes. Plenty of parking since it's located in a strip mall.

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Scoop Street - Brownies top with chocolate and vanilla ice cream topping cherry nuts and chocolate syrup.

Brownies top with chocolate and vanilla ice cream topping cherry nuts and chocolate syrup.

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Bruster's Real Ice Cream - Scoop of Rocky Road

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4.1(160 reviews)
7.6 mi
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If I could give a place 20 stars I would. Brusters is the wind beneath my wings, the ground beneath…read moremy feet, the air in which that I breathe and the water of which that I drink. There is not a single ice cream spot that has knocked my socks off such as this place. What started as a night out with my wife, brother in law, and our friend turned into an amazing encounter with the amazing servers at Brusters that left a lasting impact on our families. We arrived to Brusters two days before Christmas, just in time to enjoy the holiday flavors. I had the egg nog and gingerbread and y'all, easily the most insane combination of ice cream I've ever had the privilege of enjoying. My wife had the salted caramel, and my brother in law enjoyed the NY cheesecake. My father in law eventually tried the egg nog and went on his own trip to try some. To everyone at that small red and white nook of an ice cream establishment deep in Whittier, you are doing an amazing job. Everyone should stop by your aesthetically pleasing store and try some ice cream.

Bruster's has great ice cream but it's noticeable the quality from staff and serving size are both…read moreinconsistent and changed. Back when this shop opened, service was friendly and serving size was super giving. Especially when you come on days that the owners + their family are working. Now, it's disappointing to see how inconsistent the servings are and how non compliant their staff are when we raise the issue and question it. You can't make this up, we see customers order the same size "cup" as us and get larger portions than other customers who ordered the same, including me. You just never know what you'll get. Either a kid's scoop or a regular adult double scoop. I miss when the family visited more often and hired the hospitable workers. We purposefully went back to get another small cup and the photo itself literally shows both "small cup" and very clearly different portions...like what?

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Akasaka Sushi Restaurant

3.9(1.8k reviews)
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Solid neighborhood sushi spot with a price point that makes it easy to come back…read more The food is good for what you're paying. Nothing over the top or overly fancy, but everything we had was enjoyable and it hits the spot when you're just trying to have a relaxed meal. The head chef is super chill and adds to the whole vibe of the place. It feels more like a hangout than a formal sushi dinner, which makes it great for coming with friends, ordering a few rounds, and grabbing some drinks. Service is friendly, the atmosphere is casual, and you don't feel rushed. Not the place you go for a high-end omakase experience, but for a laid-back night with decent sushi and good company, it does the job.

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Afters Ice Cream - Strawberry Cookie Crunch

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4.1(425 reviews)
6.4 mi
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My first time trying After Ice Cream. I got the brownie batter. So good and definitely hit the…read morespot. Definitely will be coming back. The service was good.

Horrendous plaza, just letting you know. I always preface my reviews for ANY business in this plaza…read morethat it's an absolute PvP zone. With so many eateries in such a small place, everyone is fighting for spots and the parking can get quite tight and cars that aren't the most compact are parking in those spots. People are driving like maniacs so keep that in mind. Afters is always just an alright chain to me. I remember for the longest time, it was Rick and Morty forever, but that might have just been a fever dream since they've definitely had collaborations other than that (the Avatar live action on Netflix too and I think currently BT21 for the Army out there). Despite being in a super busy plaza, this location itself isn't super busy and the workers were friendly and I was able to get my order pretty quickly. Ambiance is very casual and trendy. They have ice cream bars, merch for sale, and ice cream by the pint as well. I've gotten the cookie monster, dark matter brownie batter (I feel like this is a remnant of Rick and Morty but I'm not too sure, don't quote me on that), milk and cereal, and the Saigon coffee. There are times when the ice cream is really dense and the flavor is strong, texture is creamy and it's a solid ice cream (usually for the coffee and the brownie batter), but there are other times where the ice cream is too icy (like water iced over on it and it's like an ice cream that was melted and reformed again). This is a mixed bag I get with other flavors. For the stress it takes to even get into this plaza, it's not worth it considering there are other dessert options nearby.

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Ice cream for dogs

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4.5(204 reviews)
6.0 mi

If you're looking for the best ice cream in Rowland Heights, you have to check out Dang Good Ice…read moreCream. This place seriously stands out from other dessert spots in the area because of their unique Asian-inspired ice cream flavors. We tried the ube ice cream, Vietnamese coffee, and black sesame, and every single one was packed with flavor and not overly sweet. The ube was super creamy with that perfect nutty sweetness, and the Vietnamese coffee had a rich, bold taste that you don't usually find at a typical ice cream shop. If you're feeling adventurous, they also have durian ice cream, which is hard to find anywhere else nearby. The shop itself is clean, modern, and has a really fun vibe -- definitely a great spot if you're looking for a cute dessert place in Rowland Heights. Staff was friendly and helpful with recommendations, especially if it's your first time trying some of these flavors. Honestly, this is one of the most unique dessert spots near Colima Rd and easily one of the top ice cream shops in the SGV. Whether you're craving something classic or want to try something new like Asian flavors, this place delivers. Highly recommend if you're searching for: Asian dessert in Rowland Heights unique ice cream flavors that you cant find anywhere... or just a really good late-night dessert spot We'll definitely be coming back to try more flavors!

We just had dinner at Mama Lu's Dumpling House in Rowland Heights. We decided to have ice cream at…read moreDang Good Ice Cream. We lived yhe Dang Good Durian and the Uber Ube flavors. Service was fast, friendly and efficient.

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Ube Ice Cream

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