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    Boba Unit Cafe

    4.4 (167 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Strawberry Matcha
    Lynette T.

    This has been on my list for a while so I'm glad I could finally try it! The cafe is really cute and had a lot of seating, definitely a nice place to chat with friends. I got a strawberry matcha with 50% sugar and it was very well balanced with neither flavor fighting each other. The matcha felt very smooth to me and not too sweet but I think I could go for even less sugar next time! I would love to come back and try the slush matcha.

    Cute kids table & chairs
    Shannon D.

    Just an update on my newest favorite drink...GRAPEFRUIT TEA- 50%sweetness. It's is perfection! It screams "summer time"! My favorite is eating the slice of grapefruit after I'm done sucking down my drink!!!! Lately we have been ordering on the self serve kiosk. It's super easy and quick to use. Also love that they have a rewards system! Be sure to check it out!!!! 100/10

    Strawberry Smash
    Amy A.

    By far the best matcha I have tried in Roseville and honestly in Sacramento ! I personally love their banana matcha, but you really can't go wrong in trying any one of there matcha's. I as-well tried one of the strawberry teas it was also yummy it was a bit on the sweeter side, but I should have asked for less sugar so as a whole 10/10 spot and a MUST TRY !!

    Soft Opening Menu.
    Eliza G.

    Boba Unit Cafe is still my favorite matcha spot in the Greater Sacramento area! I've been coming here pretty often for the past 1.5yrs and they've been open for almost 2 years now. (So glad they started a rewards program now!) I'm glad their Uji matcha supply has become much more consistent because it used to sell out frequently when they first opened. The quality is really good, and it's my go to whenever I don't feel like making my own Japanese brands of matcha at home. Once you've had amazing matcha in Japan, you're ruined, and it's hard to settle for anything less lol. I also appreciate that every matcha is made fresh to order. They don't even offer their matcha drinks on DoorDash like they do with their other drinks, which I think shows they really care about serving it at its best. A lot of people recommend Offbeat, and I do love it! but Boba Unit's Too Much Matcha has become my favorite. The matcha foam top is delicious, and you have to sip instead of using a straw to really enjoy it. I think Offbeat's foam is slightly better, but to me, Boba Unit's actual matcha drink tastes better overall. I think people sleep on Boba Unit's matcha because of the name. Since it's called Boba Unit, I'm guessing a lot of people probably don't realize they serve really high quality matcha here. Another big plus is that Boba Unit is open every day and always has plenty of parking (I hate street parking), which is something I really appreciate. I do wish they opened earlier than 11am. I'd love to grab a matcha earlier in the morning, but I usually just go at 11am when they open so I'm not drinking it too late in the day and staying awake all night. The only other downside is the store layout. If you're meeting with more than one other person, the large table at the front is really the only good option. Since it's right next to the register and where everyone lines up to order, it doesn't feel very private if you're trying to sit and chat for a while. The two person tables along the hallway toward the back aren't as inviting, and the lighting back there kind of sucks. But anyways, if you're ever in the area, give it a try!

    Watermelon slushi
    Prexa J.

    I tried the Watermelon Slushy with lychee jelly (100% sweetness), and it was absolutely divine! It honestly tasted like I was drinking fresh watermelon instead of an overly sugary syrupy drink. It was so refreshing, especially on a hot day. The lychee jelly was the perfect addition and gave it a fun texture without overpowering the watermelon flavor. I think this is a seasonal drink, but if it is, I'll be back every time it's available. Definitely one of the best watermelon drinks I've had!

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    Madison W.

    Loveddd the matcha here. I've tried matcha from SD, LA, OC, and all over Sac and this one is pretty good. There are some matcha places that are absolutely horrible, but I think they do theirs pretty well. They have lots of options and creative flavors. My cousin got the mango strawberry slush and loved his. The inside is very clean and they have a tablet for you to order from or you can order from the register.

    11.02.24 located in the Fairway Commons, across Fukumi's
    May A.

    Good drink options! [Roseville CA] After having lunch across the parking lot I stopped by this boba shoppe for a little sweet treat. I usually like blended/smoothie drinks and they offered four with delightful flavors: Mango, Berry, Strawberry and Grape. I went for the Oreo Berry: Berry Smoothie topped with crushed Oreos. Oh, and with boba topping. Very clean and nice and bright inside with natural lighting. There was ample seating. The table seating (good for 2) against the wall each had its own wall socket where you can plug in to charge your electronics. My Oreo Berry smoothie was refreshing and yummy. The boba had a good consistency and chewy except they were a bit hard. Not sure if they were undercooked or if it has been left to sit too long after cooking. They currently don't offer snacks at this boba cafe. Instagram: @bobaunit_cafe Review #4024

    Mango mania
    Carol P.

    Too bad I'm not a matcha fan because Boba Unit is the place to go! My friends loved their banana matcha and mango matcha. I've been on a mango kick, and I was excited to try the mango sticky rice drink that I saw on Yelp. Sadly, they discontinued that item, so the staff recommended the mango maniac (I got it w/o the grapefruit with 0% sweetness). It was perfectly smooth and creamy with a nice texture that was just thick enough. I could tell by the naturally light sweet taste that they use real mango to make it. They are fast with getting the drinks out, even when they got an influx of customers. The staff was a friendly younger guy who was very patient and helpful with questions about the menu. Service itself was 5 stars. The place was clean and simply decorated with light wooden furniture and some fake greenery. It was a calm and inviting space, although seating is limited. Definitely returning if I'm in the area!

    Matcha Brulee and Melon Matcha
    Abram S.

    Finally brought back their matcha brulee. Honestly my favorite drink at boba unit and it always keeps me coming back. It was off the menu for a while but it's finally back so please keep changing up the menu but don't leave out the OG drinks. Will definitely be coming back for that ceremonial matcha. Best place in Roseville for matcha drinks The restaurant is pretty quiet and has plenty of seating. You can come to just chill and talk with friends while sipping some tea .

    Too Much Matcha
    Viv H.

    Everyone I've brought here always likes it! The space is small but nice for hangouts and the menu has options you don't always see at other shops. The owner/manager(?) is also always super friendly whenever I see him. I'm glad they're open on Tuesdays now! Grapefruit tea: 8/10, very refreshing Rose lychee: 8/10, not usually a floral tea person but it was tolerable for me! Pandan milk tea: 7/10, the pandan flavor is not too heavy/likely an extract, but I do like the coconut milk and toppings.

    Interior
    Helen L.

    Cute little boba / matcha spot in Roseville, which is located in the Trader Joe's plaza. The interior has a nice sophisticated aesthetic to it. Makes for a chill place to hang out and enjoy your drinks. Tried the: - White Rabbit Matcha which is matcha with a scoop of their house made white rabbit icecream. I tasted the icecream alone before mixing it with the drink and it was good. I give this drink a 9/10. - Pandan Milk Tea which is a Pandan x Jasmine milk tea with toasted coconuts and Pandan jelly. This drink was a miss for me. The idea of it sounds amazing, unfortunately, I didn't really taste any Jasmine, and I could tell they use Pandan extract and not fresh Pandan leaves to make the drink. The Pandan jelly in the drink was good, but again, I could taste the Pandan extract in it. It (either the jelly or the drink or both) also stained my tongue green for hours ): I give this drink a 6/10. The matcha quality here is good and I'd come back again to try other items.

    Strawberry Matcha
    Abby B.

    I've tried a lot of matcha spots, but Boba Unit Cafe seriously surprised me. I got the Strawberry Matcha and it was SO good. The strawberry at the bottom reminded me of that strawberry syrup they put in ice cream sundaes, and it paired perfectly with the matcha. Not overly sweet, just super refreshing and honestly one of the best drinks I've had in a while. I'm literally craving another one already. Cute atmosphere and definitely worth stopping by!

    Jynelle Christine S.

    Cute little boba shop with a few seating and parking. I got the Thai tea which was not memorable to be honest. I couldn't really taste the tea, it kind of just tasted like milk. I also couldn't try it with the cream since they don't have any of those sip cups and when I tried to mix it, I didn't really taste a difference. I also tried the mango matcha which was also alright but it kind of just tasted like only mango, I could not taste much of the matcha. Maybe next time will just stick to the matcha as other people were saying. Otherwise, the service was really great! The guy at the front was very friendly and helpful.

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    World Traveler Coffee Roasters

    4.5(256 reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    This place inside is very cute. They have a variety of different coffee beans from all over the…read moreworld which is a unique concept. I also someone get a big bag of beans to take home so it is nice for locals to get whatever bean roast they prefer. The inside does not provide much seating so I would not use this place for studying or doing work. It is more of a grab and go place. I got the vanilla blueberry latte. It tasted exactly like a blueberry waffle. It was a good mild flavor but did not have enough caffeine for me. Because it is in a random spot of Roseville I'm not sure if this is a place I would go out of my way for but if you are near the shop you can get your weekly beans here!

    8/10 matcha 7/10 service…read more The strawberry matcha was good! The foam reminds me of a much creamier/thicker version of the one from Starbucks. The drink itself was worth it for the price. They didn't load it up with ice like most do. Overall, would go back but probably wouldn't crave it too often. It's more creamier than it is fruity which I don't always lean towards. Also, not as strong caffeine wise. The service itself was fine. I do agree with the other reviews about the staffs attitude. The girl who took my order was kind and made our pup cup from scratch but as a whole, it feels like they took the girls who worked at Brandy Melville and placed them here instead.

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    Gu Coffee & Tea - Strawberry Banana Freeze!! Yummm!!

    Gu Coffee & Tea

    4.5(255 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    My friends and I came here after checking the reviews. There were not a lot of people when we…read morewalked in. The interior is very modern and clean with some seating along the wall. I got the Matcha Cafe which is a mix of matcha and coffee. It was really good! The matcha and coffee flavor was present, but neither one was very overpowering the other. My friends tried two of the other matcha drinks and they were raving about them too. I would love to come back and try out the other drinks the next time we do a road trip to Roseville!

    It's a small place not meant for you to sit and chat and stay for long. There is no public…read morerestroom. Service was very friendly and patient and she answered our questions helpfully. We ordered the banana Matcha and the einspanner Matcha. The twin enjoyed the banana Matcha because they gave less ice. It had a nice banana flavor that didn't taste like candy. I enjoyed the topping on my einspanner. I don't know what it is made out of but it is a very thick cream similar to marshmallow fluff. Twin likes to mix drinks so after we both had half she combine the drinks and that was tasty too. We also ordered the combination by me. The bread was very good, fresh, but not super dry or stale. The inside was good, but it needed pate and fat and a little more seasoning. It had a very nice presentation as it came in a little box. We don't live near this place but the next time we are close, I will stop by.

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    Hidden Coffee Bar

    4.6(49 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    Hidden Coffee Bar ended up being a really cool experience. Met Austin, the owner, and we…read moreimmediately got into it on coffee, gear, sourcing, all the fun stuff. I'll be honest, the Ethiopian I started with wasn't really showing how I expected. It felt a little muted and flat to me. But here's where it flipped, he actually checked back in, asked what I thought, and instead of brushing it off, he was like "yeah... you're right." That alone tells you a lot. He pivoted and brewed up a Mexican that absolutely slapped. Clean, expressive, way more dialed. From there we just geeked out for a bit talking single origins, roasting approaches, equipment, all of it. That level of awareness and willingness to adjust in real time is rare, and it's what makes a place worth coming back to. I'm really interested to see how he continues to shape the program here. This feels like a shop that's still evolving in a good way.

    I was looking for a random coffee place to get coffee and/or matcha before I left Sacramento, and I…read morehappened to stumble upon this locally owned coffee shop in Roseville, not too far from where I was having my conference at. I was honestly so excited to go to this place. This coffee bar is actually quite hidden, as they are located right behind the Village General Store on Vernon. There's quite a bit of parking when the storefront is closed, so you wouldn't even expect a wait at all. They have such a spacious patio as well (if you want to sit down and have a good time chatting it up with your other friends), and such big space to wait if you don't want the patio. I got one of their oatmeal cookies as well as their Matcha lattes. What I didn't know was that their oatmeal cookies were gluten free, and they were sourced and made locally by artisans here in Roseville. They also used quite premium-grade matcha that made it taste really good with the whole milk they mixed in eventually. The ambiance and the hospitality was one of the best out there, and I can't wait to be back the next time I'm in Sacramento!

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    Shady Coffee & Tea - The drive through has fast & friendly service!

    Shady Coffee & Tea

    4.3(722 reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    I've been here a couple times with friends but this particular time I went with a friend I always…read moreget coffee with (she's been with me for most of my reviews) so I came in with more of an expectation. I ordered a 12oz iced brown sugar latte w/ whole milk and my friend got a 12 oz maple spice latte w/ oat milk. We both enjoyed it so much! We both rated our coffees a 5/5. It was perfect because it wasn't too milky and it also wasn't too sweet. I think since we got a 12oz it's a more equal espresso to milk ratio so if you're looking for just a quick pick me up of a coffee I'd heavily recommend! The seating and the vibes there were super chill too and they also have a cute little sketch book for customers to add to. The staff were polite and helped with recommendations. My latte was also only $5.60, so I will definitely be coming back!!

    I have never had a bad experience until this morning. I don't know if the girl in the green shirt…read morethought my comment about moving my car up to see the menus was rude or not, but I used a kind tone and got attitude in return. As someone who has worked multiple Customer Service jobs I immediately know what kind of behavior that attitude entails. I am obviously not going to sit there and be overly friendly when you're making it clear that you don't even want to serve me. I got a water-down chai which never happens, I wasn't even given a chance to say that I want it with a substitute milk. She also handed it to me without saying a word and also handed me my stamp card back un-stamped. I got an avocado toast, but now I'm scared to even look at that to see if it was done correctly, however, the blond girl who brought it out, was super friendly, which perked my attitude back up a little. I am now currently sitting in a Starbucks getting another drink because I am not drinking the chai that I got due to it not being made correctly. It tastes like hot milk. I have never had that happen before! This is my first bad experience at this location and I am very disappointed... I will make it a point to never go in the morning this early.

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