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!

Stopped by Daboba in late December 2025 and really liked it. I got the Roasted Brown Sugar Pearl…read moreFresh Milk with brown sugar pearls, and it was really good - just hit the spot. The staff was nice, and the place has a chill vibe with plenty of seating to hang out and enjoy your drinks. Everything looked clean and well kept, even the restrooms. Prices were pretty good too, starting around $5 for medium and up depending on what you order. They also have a good variety of fruit teas, smoothies, and yogurts if you want something different. I'd come back again and would recommend if you're in the area.

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 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!!

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

Came here on 4/15/26 to grab drinks with the kiddos, and while they thoroughly enjoyed theirs, my…read moreexperience didn't quite hit the mark this time. I ordered a chai, and unfortunately it was so watered down that the chai flavor was barely there. I really tried to stick it out (I'm not one to ask for remakes), but it just wasn't enjoyable--honestly felt like I was drinking cold milk. That said, the young man at the front was incredibly sweet and attentive. He didn't hesitate at all to offer a remake or let me choose something different, which I appreciated. I decided to try a strawberry matcha with clear boba instead. It was a bit better, but still not quite right--too much ice and boba, and not enough matcha flavor coming through. This visit didn't meet my expectations, but I still have love for this spot and will definitely be back. Next time, I'll probably be more specific and ask for more balanced proportions upfront. Overall, I still recommend stopping by--I think most people will really enjoy it.

They are always nice drinks are delicious and I even dropped my drink once and got a new one free…read moreof charge amazing place.

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.

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.

Great customer service since it was my first time I was asked for suggestions. Decided to get the…read moreDragonfruit one and it hit the spot.

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.

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.

This spot is really comfy and cute. The tea itself was a bit sweet for me but the barista adjusted…read moreit for me. I think maybe the combination I chose wasn't the best one but she was friendly and quick service. Would definitely love to come back because there is a comfy cozy vibe and the board games! Also, love all the paintings :)

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.