Came in the other day to get something nice and cold since it's been really hot and I had a few…read morequestions on what I liked because I wanted something with coconut. The young lady Daisy behind the counter and advised me that the taro blended was very good!

First time trying Tea Monks. The design is very cute. It has…read morea little monk. I ordered the classic mill tea with Bobby. On my opinion, it tasted watered down. Not milky like I have had in other places. Boba was good but the drink itself was just okay. Place is inside the shopping center. Easy to find. There was no line when we went. Easy to find parking. I probably wouldn't try it again. I would try other places.

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.

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.

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.

We just moved to Lakeside from Clairemont and I'm so glad…read morethat there is this place to get my matcha drink. I had their matcha with boba and red bean. Very good! The person behind the counter was so helpful. The place is so clean and nice place to sit down and enjoy your order. Will definitely be back to try other drinks. Although I really only like matcha. Btw, their boba is one of the better ones that I've had from other places.

It's been about a year since I first tried Kung Fu Tea, but I've stopped by several times since…read morewhenever I'm in the area. This time I got four different flavors: High Priestess, Honey Oolong, Oreo WOW, and Matcha. The worker recommended the Honey Oolong and Oreo WOW, and wow, they were definitely good recommendations. I can see why they call it Oreo WOW because it really lives up to the name! My wife really liked the High Priestess and Matcha, but the Oreo WOW was definitely my favorite. Their boba is just so good too--fresh, chewy, and honestly some of the best I've had. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, and the customer service was great as always. Definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to whenever I'm nearby!

One of my favorite locations in Rancho San Diego to get Boba. I personally love the Ku Fu Tea…read moreFranchise! So was very happy that we have one here in east county. Great for our "hot/cold" fall days in El Cajon. Make sure to get the app to gain points and order ahead for easy take out orders!! The vibe inside is also a chill place with tables and music to sit and enjoy your milk tea.

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!

This is my go to drink spot in my area. I love the stormy drinks, boba and many others. I recommend…read morethe honeydew stormy. It is so refreshing! They have some space to work and hang out. A couple of claw machines and a Pokémon card machine that I won a Charzard X box one time.

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.

Great service, friendly and quick! Good place to work on a very hot day when I don't have A/C at…read morehome. No one minded if I sat there for 3 hours. Note: I would leave in a reasonable amount of time if space got tight, but early in the day it did not. The tea is good; I tried lots on the menu before settling on the regular milk tea. Bathroom is good! Especially after all that tea ;-) I like this place.

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.

I was SO sorry to see the location closed! I loved their coffee and their food! Always excellent…read morecustomer service! All they serve is awesome! Wish you the best of luck and if in your other area will DEFINITELY drop by!! - Thank you for all the good coffee and yummies!

It's unfortunate this cafe had to close its door at this location. But good to know, I still can…read morestart my day The Bella way somewhere else. I loooved that it had a drive-thru if I was on-the-go. Inside, it was spacious and clean...very accommodating to someone who teleworks. The staff was super friendly when I placed my order and provided a quick turnaround. My latte was sooo yummy! I can see why this cafe had an overall positive rating.