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    Bobaholics

    4.0 (646 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    BOBAHOLICS ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Joyce T.

    Visited on Saturday evening, it's quite empty, ordered via kiosk and got our drinks right away. Creme brulee Thai milk tea was pretty good, creamy and smooth texture, we opted for large size 32 oz, it's a good choice for two to share.

    Emily N.

    Nice cafe with some seating, a total of 2 outlets, and free wifi. Drinks are more expensive but they are a bigger size than usual. The creme brulee croffle is just tossed with sugar and served with a little container of cream. It was good though and $5. Store is not too busy and nice to do work at on a Friday :)

    LARGE X2
    Ter L.

    It's been a really really long time since I last visited but since I was in the area grabbing dinner... why not make a quick stop since I was thirsty. The menu offering @ Bobaholics is huge. The snack menu alone will leave you in awe. Here you will find teas, milk teas, coffees, smoothies, & lemonades. Things only get more interesting with all of the different ways to customize your drinks. Add some popping boba, an assortment of jelly bits, add an extra shot of espresso, or top your beverage with some cream??? Whatever your heart desires, Bobaholics is sure to have whatever you're in search of. Purchases: *COMPASSION FRUIT TEA *VIETNAMESE COFFEE *ROASTED OOLONG MILK TEA + HONEY BOBA & EGG PUDDING Drinks are good- refreshing, tasty, and well balanced with the sweetness. The boba is perfectly chewy and while the pudding was a little skimpy, it was good. Staff is friendly, service is quick, and your orders are made to your liking/requests. 4 stars. I'm tempting to come back and try out their snacks...

    Wendy T.

    Quick service and lots of seating available. Great spot for studying (spacious, good WIFI, outlets accessible). Got the viet coffee and the fried tofu, yum! Love the aesthetics here. Would come back.

    Inside
    Khai T.

    I came at lunch time and here's my experience: 1. Ambience (5/5): it was surprised me because the inside was totally different from what I imaged :). It was big and very clean. The decoration was very elegant and bright. There were plenty of seats when I came. Hidden Easter egg:). 2. Service (5/5): we almost served ourselves using kiosks at the front. We ordered from the kiosks and got the food at the cashier counter. The staff were very helpful and nice when I asked for some water and a sharing cup. 3. Food (3/5): - Matcha with mango and honey boba (3/5): personally, I wish it had more matcha flavor. The boba was normal, and the taste was quite bland. One plus was the drink was not too sweet. - Chicken popcorn (5/5): it was hella good:). Very tender and flavorful. The meat was not too dry and it hadn't too much flour. One plus was that it had skin, so yummy. - Calamari rings (3/5): I thought they would be some thick, circular rings like the ones I've had at other places before. It was quite chewy and not too fresh. By the way, I liked the squid tentacles. - House special sauce: good, matched well with the fried food. Overall, I loved the atmosphere here, it was very clean and bright. I lowkey liked the chicken popcorn a lot. Next time, I would try a new drink to give another review.

    Oolong Milk Tea
    Michael L.

    I was in the neighborhood and needed a boba fix so I decided to stop by. The shop is located in a strip mall close to the City Sports gym. It's on the side of the gym and there's a very close driveway on Oakland Road if you can spot it on your maps. So I ordered the Oolong Milk Tea with Honey Boba. Overall the drink was good and I would have independently given it 4 stars. However, I'm only giving it 3 stars because the guy/kid at the register was sub par. It looked like he didn't want to be there. I had a question about the differences between some of the boba offerings and I didn't get a great answer. There was another person there also and she brought out a food order for some other patrons. She also didn't exude customer service skills nor look very enthusiastic. There's a ton of interesting things on the menu and I want to come back but I'll have to see. There are too many other places around where the food and the service are notable.

    Mango coconut with mango crystals
    Tannu S.

    I ordered mango coconut with mango crystal boba, 40% sugar and ice in regular size. The drink was good and refreshing. Not overly sweet. Their menu has variety so may be another day to stop to try their food along with boba. I am so glad to find a place that has so many good options to make a boba drink without tea/coffee at the same time catering to boba tea enthusiasts. Also the staff is friendly and the place is casual and clean. If you not already know about them, visit.

    Indoor
    Hanh H.

    Menu full of options! I want them ALL, ALL, ALL, ALL, ALL!!! Money, cars, socks and Boba! Flavor town: * Banana split with strawberry cream! Whoa! * Banana cream matcha. Hold on now! * Compassion tea - oh someone slap me I've become a BOBAHOLIC!! Snacks?! Oh amazing! Nice portions. Piping hot. Service is also wonderful specific to the Caucasian guy in the front. Hello friend! All above outlined flavors are a total ball for your taste buds and are my absolute go to! The business is also beautifully and tastefully cute in design.

    Eddy G.

    I was in the shopping center nearby, running some other errands, and thought I'd stop in to Bobaholics for a drink. Fruit flavored teas tend to be my favorite, and I saw that they had some options. There were a couple issues, unfortunately... I ordered the peach green tea, and was expecting it to be just a nice light fruity tea. It ended up being a lot more floral than I had expected. Personally, floral flavors just don't do it for me. Would have been nice if that was indicated on the menu more clearly somehow. That's more of a personal preference thing, though. The bigger issue was that I asked for my drink to be 50% sweet. When I got my drink from the counter, the first couple of sips were intensely sweet, and the remaining drink wasn't sweet at all. I even gave the cup a swirl for good measure before I put the straw in! I'm used to most places thoroughly shaking/mixing their drinks when they hand it off to a customer. I'd give this place a try again, but I can't say my first impression was great.

    Mali-Nelson O.

    Love love the pandan waffles. Best by far! Drinks are tasty and oh can't go wrong with the popcorn chicken on the side! We were greeted and treated nicely. Clean new establishment. No complaints here. Thanks!

    Now selling baked cookies!
    Lloyd C.

    It's been awhile since I last stopped in but noticed they have new coffee drinks, sell cookies, and remodeled. Compassion Tea: Green tea infused with mango, passionfruit, & peach (50% sweetneess). It was flavorful, fruity, and refreshing.

    Sunset sherbet
    Anthony N.

    This place is pretty decent for what i got. Im pretty sure its syrup but its not overdoing it since i can still taste the tea. I like the vibe of the store and my frinds also enjoyed the drinks they got. Just get less sweet if u know that they are gonna have multiple flavors. I would go back and get the sunset drink

    Taro ube coffee
    Alex Z.

    Bobaholics is honestly one of those places I like to come not only for the great drinks, but also to get myself a little snack. The crab rangoons are my favorite, there always piping hot. Service is fairly quick and even if it gets busy they have a cute seating area to relax while waiting for your order.

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    Ask the Community - Bobaholics

    Can we still enter our phone numbers to earn points on Fivestars?

    Hello, we are currently pausing our reward system for safety reasons. We are encouraging our customers to keep your receipts and we will enter the rewards when it is safe for everyone!

    What is the default milk they use for milk teas?

    We use our non-dairy creamer by default, but we also offer whole milk, half n half, oat milk, almond milk, or soy milk!

    Do you do boba bars for events?

    Hi! Yes we do. Please email christie@bobaholics.co for more information :-)

    How many ounces are the bucket-sized drinks?

    32 ounces!

    What time do you stop food orders at night?

    Hi, we stop food orders at closing time!

    Do you have non-caffeinated TEAS here like caffeine-free earl grey or red/green rooibos or chrysanthemum tea?

    Hi! Yes, we do! We off non-caffeinated jasmine green tea along with honey chrysanthemum and golden buckwheat tea.

    Is there a maximum amount of flavors I can add if I create my own drink?

    You can pick as many flavors as you’d like! We recommend up to 6 flavors so it doesn’t get too sweet but the choice is still your’s :-)

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    3.9 mi
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    When it comes to matcha, THEY KNOW BALL lol I don't know what took me this long to finally try…read moreAcademic, but my only regret is not visiting sooner. It may actually be a strong contender to dethrone my current #1 matcha spot in South Bay I arrived with the full intention of trying their coveted banana matcha latte, but had to pivot to try their seasonal melon matcha latte once I saw it on the menu. Amazinggg flavor! The matcha was creamy, earthy, and just strong enough. The melon flavor was so well executed in this drink and you definitely taste the melon notes right away, which was delightful. It was refreshing and fruity without being overpowering. Best way I can describe it is like a honeydew Melona ice cream bar melted into a matcha latte. My friend got the double matcha guava latte with a guava cream top, which was delicious and tropical, but we both agreed that the melon matcha latte was the standout by far. I'm already planning when I can go back for it before they switch out their seasonal drinks! We came on a weekday afternoon, so there wasn't much of a line at all. It's a relatively small space for a coffee shop with limited seating/tables inside, but they have a cute little outdoor seating area with benches. I presume it would get pretty cramped on busy weekends, so I'd say it isn't really an ideal study cafe, but you could definitely make it work for a little solo study sesh and they have free wifi. There are metered parking spots along the street that I didn't have an issue finding nearby. Important note: they don't take cash.

    Our drinks took 15-20 minutes to come out. The coffee shop is nice and has nice door seating…read more My friend and I ordered the Vanilla Latte + Pandan Latte, both of which were not filled up all the way. Also, they lacked the difference in taste and we couldn't tell apart the difference in orders. The Vietnamese iced coffee was horrible. It was so dark and bitter and left a really strange aftertaste. Though I will say the matcha guava was really good. The cream top tasted like fresh guava, and it complemented the matcha very well. That was the only redeeming drink here.

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