I love it here. The inside is so quaint! They make the most of the space they have. It smells…read moredelish inside. They offer roasted brown sugar boba, milk teas, coffees fruit teas, smoothies and yogurt series bobas. Everything I've tried is delish and I've tried at least one menu item in each category. You can't go wrong! Shhhhh... I think it's my fave boba spot in Santee! Stop in!

FYI, if you order the Brown Sugar Pearl Fresh Milk with sugar-free sweetness, you're essentially…read morejust ordering a cup of milk. I was really disappointed when I got my drink because there was absolutely no tea flavor, just a big cup of sweet milk (see photo). I ended up ordering another drink because I didn't come here to drink a glass of milk, but the woman at the counter wouldn't let me swap the drink out at no charge. She wasn't rude, but she also wasn't particularly empathetic or apologetic about the situation. I had to pay for an entirely new drink, which also wasn't made at the 25% sugar level I had originally requested. I ended up throwing the milk drink away. :( That said, the new drink brown sugar Pearl milk tea was much closer to what I wanted, and the boba pearls had a great texture and came in a good portion. I just wish the first drink had been explained better and that there had been some willingness to replace it, since I definitely wasn't expecting to receive an entire cup of milk instead of a milk tea. The ambiance of the place is cute.

I love Vanitea Cafe!! I am addicted to their snow bubble drinks and I just want to keep coming back…read moreto order all of their flavors and just in time for summer. The snow bubble drink is the consistency of a shaved ice with milk. You can choose from quite a few milks like whole, coconut, oat, and more. You can choose the level of sweetness you like from full sweet, 50% sweet, or 25% sweet so it's perfect every time because I don't like it too sweet. They have a whole selection of boba you can add to your drink so the combinations to these drinks are endless. They also have a happy hour when you can get discounted drinks which makes it a really good deal. So far all of the cashiers have been friendly and super helpful when I ask them questions. Of you live in the Ranch San Diego area, Vanitea is a must!!

Piña Colada Boba is a MUST…read more Vanitea Cafe never disappoints, but the piña colada boba? Next level. It's perfectly balanced creamy coconut, fresh pineapple flavor, and that smooth boba texture that ties it all together. Super refreshing without being overly sweet. It honestly tastes like summer in a cup. The vibe inside is clean and aesthetic, great spot to chill or catch up with friends. Staff is always friendly and drinks come out quick and fresh. If you're thinking about trying something different from your usual milk tea, go with the piña colada boba. Easy 5 stars every time.

I love the mango milk tea with strawberry popping boba. SO GOOD!…read more Reasonable prices and acai bowls too

The staff is really nice here and to no fault of their own, most of their teas are watered down…read more Their slushies / smoothies are decent so I'd opt for something like that if you come in! Their food is good so come in for some light bites. Small, intimate seating area. More of a take your drink and leave type of spot.

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.

Such a cute spot I honestly I don't know why I haven't come in yet till yesterday! So glad we…read morepopped in and tried them. Sadly no photos as we were hopping in and out on a mobile order to get to another place quickly. But I was pleasantly surprised that they have a non-dairy menu, so absolutely adore that they do this for lattes for people like me with milk allergies. Also I like that they have teas, coffee, slushies, and a few other things on their menu it is quite convenient when out with others that don't like coffee or teas as much. The establishment itself was well kept, clean, and typical tea house vibes, upbeat music, vibrant art, cozy seating spots. The staff were so sweet greeting us and asking how we were and they packaged everything proper and safely for transport. I'll be back again when I'm in the area. Thanks KFT fam!

Refreshing beverage in El Cajon, California…read more.. My cousins aren't really into boba tea, but Kung Fu Tea was right there in front of us. I mentioned that I've been to Kung Fu Tea in Las Vegas and it was good... so, we went in! This location was clean and bright! We sat comfortably at one of the many tables. We liked all of the Dragon and Asian decor! I just wanted the Barbie cup, but apparently, all of the cups were Barbie! I had the Pink-ade which was a pink lemonade drink. It was alright! Thanks for the pleasant, efficient service!

I love Kung Fu Tea. They greet you as you walk in and they also have a self check out available in…read morecase the employees are busy making drinks. There's plenty of seats and parking. They also have a clean bathroom. I always switch my drink between a WOW or the Tea with salty cheese on top. Their bobas are always yummy and squishy.

Recently have been getting a tea rather than a boba milk. The mango dragonfruit green tea is my go…read moreto! I remove the dragon fruit bits just because I don't enjoy the squishiness. I do add lychee jelly! It adds a bit more sweetness. The workers are always friendly and happy to help. I usually order in the kiosk for easier ordering. If you do need to make modifications you have to order with the workers. There are lots of people who stay and study or play games. Definitely a great spot if you're looking to hangout with friends.

Always a fast service and I never gotten a drink here that I didn't like! They also have a…read morepartnership with the sushi place next door since you get a discount with them if you get the boba and show the receipt. Not a good place to study but a great place to hang out with friends, they have board games you can rent.

Some boba places (in rancho specifically) have great reviews and I'm not sure how, because they…read moredon't have the quality nor the customer service. Now, Trinitea is a place that truly deserves 5 stars. Between the quality of their tea (not watered down like many places tend to be) and their great customer service (issues are resolved quickly and with grace). This is our new favorite spot

I arrived at Trinitea Tea right when they opened to get some work done on my laptop. There was…read morealready a pair of customers at the register, so I used the restroom before ordering and settling in. The restroom was fairly clean and spacious. Afterward, I was greeted by the employee and ordered a taro milk tea with honey boba. I've been to this location a few times before and have always liked the chewiness and sweetness of their boba. I figured coming right at opening would mean I'd get the freshest batch, but that wasn't the case this time. The boba was mushy and not bouncy at all. It felt like it had been sitting for a while, possibly from the night before and kept warm. Considering boba is an extra $0.75, it was disappointing and didn't feel worth the add-on. Taro milk tea ($4.59 + 0.75 for boba) The milk tea itself was standard. It tasted like a typical taro milk tea made from a powdered mix. There were still some powder clumps at the bottom, but it wasn't a huge deal. A quick stir helped, and the flavor itself was fine. Service and ambiance The employee was very kind, and the ordering process was quick and smooth. I got my drink pretty fast. There's free WiFi, plenty of open tables, and outlets at some of them, which makes it a good spot to work or stay for a while. Music was playing overhead, but at a level where it was not distracting.

Boba Life was decent considering there isn't any boba shops around. Their prices were reasonable at…read morea set price of $6 for 12oz cup or $8 for 24oz. They offer milk tea, fruit teas and slushies. It does not come with boba which would be $1. I got the tiger brown sugar milk tea with no boba. The drink was not too sweet and had a nice blend of milk, tea, and sweetener. I actually drank it really fast and regret not getting the bigger size. Service was great and fast. There was a rack full of clothes for resale.

This is a cool little milk tea shop in the heart of La Mesa, CA. One I stopped in, they were all…read moredecked out for Halloween, so the place looked pretty cool. I picked up a Tiger Milk Tea at $6 for a 12 oz milk tea, a reasonable price. The tiger milk tea was very good. The brown sugar flavor was very pleasant and upfront. For some reason, they did not but the inside brown sugar coating on the inside of the cup, like most places do, but it was still very tasty. The boba's inside had a very good chew and tasted very good. The shop offers a good amount of comfortable inside seating and a table outside in front of the shop. The service was very nice and welcoming.