I don't know why it's taken me so long to review this establishment. I thought I already reviewed it lol. I've been going here since it first opened during my college days! 15 years ago?! This place has consistently been so good. Ok fine maybe 1 time recently, my wintermelon tea was a little off. But normally and usually, it's always very good. Their brown sugar milk tea with mini boba. The best. It's my favorite. Even their popcorn chicken is amazing. I love you boba tea house! The merch is always cute too. My husband loves this place and even brought his hat from here to Japan when we went! read more

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The drinks here are decent overall. The Thai tea was really good. I got it with regular sugar and light ice. It was sweet just how I like it. It could be a bit creamier, but it was still very enjoyable. The jasmine milk tea with regular sugar and light ice was just okay. I would not get it again since it tasted kind of bland. The main attraction here is definitely the popcorn chicken, however the food feels a little overpriced for the portion size. It was flavorful, well seasoned, perfectly salty, and crispy. Even at medium spice, it had a nice kick. There were no weird pieces either. The only downside is some inconsistency in size since a few pieces could be smaller. The mozzarella sticks were also very good. I prefer them with ketchup instead of marinara. They are your typical mozzarella sticks and taste good, but the popcorn chicken is what really stands out. read more

Decided to stop by here as this was a go-to place when I went to UCR. It seems to be the same and different. They mostly have a kiosk that many boba shops are using to order. This limits interaction with baristas. I came with my fiancé and ordered a mango milk tea with boba and she got the classic milk tea with boba. We also got the popcorn chicken with mild flavor. I'm pretty sensitive to spicy flavors and this one I had a hard time with. The popcorn chicken itself was fresh and crispy. I would say their tea and boba has stayed consistent and brings back some nostalgia. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a great boba shop for students to come hang out and study.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would definitely always stop by when I am in town. read more

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My fiancé used to come to this boba shop a lot when he was a student at UCR. he graduated in 2014, and now, students are still coming here for decently priced boba and popcorn chicken. Parking is very easy in the plaza. When coming inside, you are to order with the kiosk right in the front. I had ordered their original boba milk tea and my fiancé got their mango milk tea. We also ordered mildly spicy popcorn chicken with sweet and sour sauce. We didn't wait too long for our drinks and snacks. I'd say about 10 minutes. Their boba milk tea is just as other reviews describe; it's not amazing yet not bad. It's the price you pay for! The boba isn't fantastic either, but it tastes like my childhood. Their popcorn chicken was decent but it tasted spicy instead of mild. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall, it was another nostalgic shop for students in the area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's clean inside, has quick service, and is a perfect hang out spot with friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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I mostly come here to study because it is near UCR. Like a short walk across the street if you like by any of the North District buildings. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I like this place because it is very study-friendly and they dont kick you out after awhile.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]You buy something, and then you can study indefinitely here -- just keep the receipt so you can use the restroom throughout[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The boba and food are pretty good. Not the worst but also not the best. The boba itself isnt groundbreaking, but it's great. My usual order is Matcha. The food has a home cooking vibe to it which I really like, but if they could make the portions bigger and tastier than it would be great. Together they were very affordable. You could spend at least $10 - $15 on a study lunch here [[HIGHLIGHT]]I also like their fish tank in the back. Very pretty and homely[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Tried the lychee green tea with lychee jelly, less sweet. It was good. Probably could've done with regular sweetness. Staff was friendly, helpful with naming off their popular items which happen to be majority of the milk teas. They also serve small bites to eat. Ambiance is that of a regular boba shop. They have indoor seating and a chalkboard you can doodle on. read more

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I always get avocado smoothie with mini boba I know the oner is very nice and I always have a good serving.

Tea is really yummy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very cute ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was great, I would say this place is pretty decent.

Cheap and amazing taste and quality. Super nice and friendly workers and [[HIGHLIGHT]]ambiance was very welcoming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Coming back tomorrow read more

Boba Tea House - mango milk tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

we got popcorn chicken, thai tea, and jasmine milk tea! popcorn chicken was really good, the only thing i would say is that there was a lot of inconsistency, some pieces were way too big and had some funky bits while other pieces were fine. the thai tea was so good! tasted so creamy and amazing and honestly would come back for it. jasmine milk tea was disappointing, had a really harsh tea flavor and i wouldn't get again. wasn't expecting much but was still disappointed read more

Boba Tea House continues to be a staple in Riverside after all these years. Considering the area, there isn't any boba better than theirs. Being just minutes away from UCR, it is also the perfect spot for a club/fraternity fundraiser or a study break. My favorite drink is the Thai Tea. My favorite foods are the popcorn chicken and fries. They have a decent variety of food that comes in snacks/meals, and even a wider selection of drinks. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It has plentiful parking, good service, kind management, and a clean environment.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's definitely a stop I make every time I'm in Riverside. read more

I got their sweet potato's fries and it was hella salty. I love sweet potato fries but the amount of salt added to the fries was way too much, i couldn't finish it if i wanted to. It would've been better without any salt. read more

Boba Tea House - sweet potato fries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Stopped in after lunch for some boba. First time visiting experienced very friendly and helpful staff. The digital menu is on the wall so you can easily make your selections. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice space, clean and organized.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great for whatever kind of day you may be having. A place to study, gather with friends or catch up on Yelp reviews lol.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Tables against the side wall to stay a while and enjoy your drinks.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Though there's some better choices out there this was a decent spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Loved the little boba pillows so cute. This shopping center has random businesses. The outside parking area looks a little weathered but there's some good finds here. read more

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Tiger-milk is bomb af. They did get rid of the salmon plate overall worth it if you are close

Best food I've EVER HAD. Smoothed was amazing, [[HIGHLIGHT]]ambiance was so chill and fun to be in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was simple and fast saying the kiosk. read more

Boba Tea House - Calamari rice plate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Was craving a Thai tea and this spot had the most reviews and 4 stars. But why? Waste of $7. Thai tea boba is mid. Watery Thai tea, tasteless. Cheap boba. Not a good boba after taste. I rate this a 2/10 because I have had worse. I would compare it to cheap Thai tea boba from a fast Chinese food joint (which I do enjoy when I get my fix) but I was not expecting this from a boba shop. Sad I wasted $7. No service. Order at kiosk. When the boba was ready the worker didn't even call out my number just left it in the counter. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is loud. I see this place as a study spot for those who can thrive in loud environment's.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We made a quick boba stop on the way back to the Valley on a Saturday around 2pm! First, parking was easy - there's a huge lot! Second, service was friendly, patient, and quick. It was pretty much just us and one other party, but nonetheless, we appreciated it. Next is the food/drink! Lavender milk tea with pudding and less sweetness: the lavender flavor is pretty subtle (enough so that my partner didn't mind it, despite not usually liking these kinds of flavor profiles), and the sweetness was at just the right level for me. The milk tea flavor landed first, followed by a slight kick of lavender. It worked for me! I didn't love the texture of the egg pudding, though - while most bites were soft and smooth, some had a layer/film with a different texture. Taro coconut milk tea with boba and less sweetness: my partner said it was good - refreshing. The boba was solid! I'd say that the coconut flavor is pretty present, but my partner thought it was subtle. Popcorn chicken at medium spicy: my partner thought it was good, but we both agreed that we would have liked it to be crispier. The spiciness level was accurate, but because the spice wasn't evenly distributed, the chicken at the top of the bag seemed more spicy than the chicken at the bottom. I would have liked the chicken to be a bit more flavorful, but my partner was happy with it. We didn't really like the sauce that came with this, though. Overall, this seemed like a standard boba spot with some cute items for purchase. We wouldn't go out of our way to visit, but it wasn't a bad way to satisfy our boba craving. read more

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I have been coming here for like 7 years, i always get the wintermelon black tea with lychee jelly, half sweet less ice, and it is soooo yum definitely responsible for at least half of my cavities LOL read more

Pretty good boba and drinks for the area. Relatively close to UCR. Ordered the tiger tea and brown sugar milk tea with boba and pudding. They are strict with masks. You have to wear one inside. I didn't wear one upon entering, but they were kind enough to give me one. read more

Boba Tea House - Tiger milk tea and brown sugar milk tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Expensive but fast and it's okay flavors! Good for when you need a quick fix and the service was nice

Cute little boba place near UCR campus. I had the Taro slushy with added crystal boba, fam had strawberry smoothie, pineapple smoothie and mango smoothie, and we split an order of churros. All were very good. Service was quick. read more

Boba Tea House - Taro Slush with crystal boba - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

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I would honestly give this place 1 star but I gave an extra one for the service. Food: I've been here before and their drinks are just okay. This time I tried their popcorn chicken snack and was disappointed. It's about $8 for a TINY portion, we waited over 15 minutes for 1 order when there was no one there except us, and there was tofu mixed with the chicken. They also gave it to us in a to-go bag when we were dining in. The worst part is that I asked for mild spice and there was still so much seasoning on the popcorn chicken, it was wayyy too hot for me to eat to the point that my eyes were tearing up. The seasoning was unevenly distributed too. I definitely will not be back here. Service: friendly employees! A lot of them are UCR students and new so it's a little slow but they're helpful and provide good customer service. Plenty of parking in the attached parking lot. Wifi available. Seating inside is booth style. No public restrooms. No trashcan inside, you have to take it all outside the store. read more

Boba Tea House - Popcorn chicken - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Came here based on my coworkers recommendation as we work across the street and it doesn't disappoint. They have a kiosk for easy ordering and so far I've tried: mango smoothie with boba, passion fruit tea with lychee jelly and their popcorn chicken is really good as well. I'll have to slowly try exploring other items on the menu, but so far so good! Prices are reasonable and it's a cute little boba spot with minimal decor. It's always been clean every time I've gone there, the only thing I could complain about is parking but it's not a huge deal. read more

3.5 stars! A good tea shop to go to near UCR. They have really affordable drinks and snacks! I'm a huge fan of their tea, but their boba is inconsistent. Sometimes their boba can be hard, and other times it's the perfect texture. You're better off getting their other toppings like mini boba, egg pudding or lychee jelly. My favorites: + Strawberry Honey Pudding: a milk icee base with strawberry syrup and egg pudding! Lots of different flavors and textures in this drink. If you have a sweet tooth, this is a great drink to try. + Rose Milk Tea: not too floral and has a good tea flavor. A more refreshing milk tea. This drink is always consistent and has the perfect rose to milk tea ratio for me. + The snacks are good! I love the fried tofu, seasoned fries, and popcorn chicken here. The 5-spice seasoning is really flavorful. Pretty affordable at $5.75 too. read more

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The food and drinks were great! Highly recommend the teriyaki chicken and passion fruit green tea. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also the perfect spot to study and do homework.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Delicious drinks Huge selection menu I've never had mini boba this pace had them and let me tell you delicious We ordered 4 different drinks and they were all good Girl at the register was very nice and friendly and helped up pick out our drinks read more

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In the area and craving boba. This place did not disappoint. Nice flavor on the classic milk tea. I tried the teriyaki chicken and vegetable bowl, recommended by the staff. They even give you an additional side of sauce - since you know you are always craving a bit more. I wish the girls were a bit bigger to fit more on with each bite. What a great combo! Limited indoor seating at this time. read more

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Always love their boba and fried tofu. Order line is the best. You'll get it quicker. A lot of times the place is super busy and long line. Been going here for the past 5 years now and never disappoint. read more

tried this place twice. the brown sugar and honeydew milk tea were nasty. the honeydew was watery and the brown sugar wasnt sweet at all, it was bitter. do not recommend read more

Good stuff! Whenever in Riverside I gotta stop by. Parking is a breeze. Great place to hang out, grab a bite and/or drink. Place is spacious and bright. Service is great, food and drinks come out within a decent time frame. Drinks are always consistent. Love their Jasmine Milk Tea with crystal boba and boba (you can get half or full portions of the add-ons; if full they will charge you for two add-ons). read more

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FIREEEE! I don't believe I've come across a boba place that has so many facile options for milk tea! I order the honeydew milk tea with honey boba! Sooooo flavorful and sweet! Also tried the passion fruit black tea also super yummy!! read more

Slow service. Boba is not good at all. Employees are not friendly. I will not recommend this boba place. read more

Boba Tea House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Always so yummy. The mango peach slush with rainbow jelly is my go-to. I love their appetizers as well.

I grew up indulging on Lollicups popcorn chicken. Sad I no longer am close to one. On the bright side, the popcorn chicken and seasoning at Boba Tea House comes close! Hooray! read more

Been coming here for years and they've been pretty good before. After the pandemic it's been downhill. Service is horrible, boba is hard, and the worker who takes the order is super rude about not using the kiosk to order. Was gonna order for 6 people, but ended up just doing one drink. I'll probably try again at some point, but have been losing confidence for a couple years now. read more

More of a pop in and go than hang out place but room to sit, if you'd like. I enjoyed my matcha green tea with boba--definitely get the 24 ounce because it's so good and refreshing but without getting too expensive. They also offer snacks which was great--mama's egg rolls were good! Not a huge fan of the sauce that came with it but definitely a unique twist on an egg roll. read more

The popcorn chicken is really good. Crispy and flavorful. I've tried the strawberry slush with popping mango boba which was good. The brown sugar milk tea is another one that I like. The rose milk tea was ok not sure I'm a fan of rose drinks. read more

Back when I went to school at UCR, this place was new and so exciting to have when coming from the 626, boba central. I recently came back to visit while showing my cousin around campus so we had to make a visit. One, because it was blazing hot. Two, because I really wanted to get an order of their fried tofu! Drinks are refreshing. I don't think my friends and I ever ordered a drink we didn't like. There's a variety of choices so make multiple visits to try more drinks. I can't say much about all their food choices, but the fried tofu stuck with me. I have yet to find a place that makes it as good as here. The crisp is perfect, and the amount of spice is great. I love them. Just wish I found a place that makes it the same at home. Popcorn chicken is also good from what I remember.. lol. Service is always quick and friendly. Crowd is typically college students :) read more

Boba Tea House - Best fried tofu! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

I'm sorry, honestly I don't know if it was just because I came here pretty late or if it was an off day, but this place just isn't good. I ordered the original milk tea and was really underwhelmed with the quality. The drink tasted like it was all sugar and no tea. It was really hard for me to continue drinking the thing after I got halfway through because it felt like I was just pouring sugar water down my throat. In terms of the actual boba pearls, they were all pretty hard on the inside and many were way too small. I'm personally a fan of completely chewy boba without any hard texture and this was the exact opposite of that. While it isn't their fault that their boba was like this, it really just didn't taste good to me. Moving on to service, it was pretty slow. It took about 35 minutes for my friends and I to order six drinks. While it's understandable for workers to be a bit slow since we came in about 45 minutes before closing, it would have been great to not have to stand around for so long. All in all, I might give this place another try if I ever end up in the Riverside area again, but I'm not counting on it. read more

Boba Tea House - Original Milk Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Love at first boba Straw. I was introduced to boba from my girlfriend and I've been hooked ever since. The BIG straws fresh boba And variety of flavors Oh... and the Popcorn Chicken Every time is a good time here. Staff if pretty fast with helping customers and getting us our orders. From experience I preorder my popcorn chicken so I don't have to wait long and be done with my drink by the time it usually comes out if you order together. If you're looking for fresh boba, good service, and a spot to chill or do some work - this is it. read more

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