Cute hole-in-the-wall boba shop. It's in that Theater District plaza in Redwood City where most event are held so it's part of the food hub whenever festivals are in town. There's usually 1-2 staff manning this little shop. I've never had to wait longer than 5 minutes for my drink, which is super impressive considering how long the lines can get. Drinks run very sweet; we like our drinks less sweet so we always get 25% sweetness, but it tastes equivalent to 100% sweet at other boba shops LOL TARO MILK TEA WITH BOBA: always our go-to order. Standard taro tea flavor, boba is chewy and has a touch of sweetness. THAI TEA: yummilicious ALMOND MILK TEA: hint of almond flavor, wish there was a stronger flavor MATCHA RED BEAN SMOOTHIE: at first, the drink tastes very icy and lacked flavor but once it melts a bit, the flavor is great! read more

Bobalicious - Thai Tea + Almond Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Redwood City, California

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This shop is just so delightful. Their prices are so fair and not overpriced like a lot of new, trendy boba shops. I paid just under $12 for 2 drinks (which I feel like is usually over 14 at other places) for me and a friend, and we loved it! I got an almond milk tea with boba at less sweet, and I wouldn't change a thing! The tea flavor was prominent, which is a good sign, and it was perfectly sweetened without overpowering the tea. The worker was so sweet, this little shop is worth appreciating! It's tucked away near the museum, so the shop itself didn't have seating out when we were there but there are lots of places around to sit and hangout or walk around downtown! PARKING: if you do not find street parking and go into a garage, make sure you have a card to pay your ticket as they do not take tap payments. They do validate a few hours if you go see a movie! read more

Bobalicious in RWC really takes me back to high school days in Vietnam with such a classic taste. I've been here twice now - first time got taro milk tea at 100% sugar but it was wayyy too sweet. 2nd time I tried the peach milk tea with 75% sugar and it was much better, though honestly I'd probably go with 50% sugar next time lol. If you don't like super sugary drinks definitely ask for less sweet!! Still, really hit the spot for a nostalgic drink. read more

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located in the courthouse square just a few steps up...small freestanding structure similar in style and look to the museum/courthouse...order at the window...no indoor seating...taking a smaller size taro smoothie with lychee jelly $6.75 total...few minutes and ready...perfect for a sunny day...ordered 50% sweetness, but should have gone lower...a sweet and cold drink...child approved... read more

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A small shop right by the city center that offers a great assortment of tea options with chewy boba. I had the roasted oolong and it tasted freshly made. The owner is very kind and accommodating, happily making any adjustments (even after you receive the drink). Haven't tried their egg waffle but it's something that I plan to try another time! read more

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Boba is delicious & the guy taking my order was so friendly & fun! Highkey did walk past it at first bc I thought it was part of the gov bldg, but figured it out. It's just next to the plaza. Would highly recommend! read more

I love this boba spot. Located right in the square in downtown, it is so convenient and I have never ever stood in line - I hope that means they are just that fast and not that they don't have customers. The employees are always super friendly and helpful. I love their taste of their bobas and it's pretty fresh all the time. You can sit right outside on the fountain after and just walk around so it's a great location. I know I can always count on this place to be good read more

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This place is located outside the history museum. It's such a cute place! It's a little shop that you order at the windows and has outside seating The owner/staff is so sweet!! And friendly. Ordered jasmine milk tea, lychee milk tea and Carmel milk tea with boba. I ordered half sweet and it was perfect. We were all equally impressed with the drinks here it's soooooo good!! There's a bunch or surrounding restaurants and other boba shops the include happy lemon and teaspoon on the same strip. I'll support mom and pop shops over franchise. Lots of street parking and garage parking. Quick service. Can't wait to come back! read more

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The man that is usually working the Boba shop, I don't know his name, but he is absolutely the sweetest man and I love coming to this Boba spot and seeing him. I've been going to this Boba spot for the past eight or more years, and it's always delicious. But aside from the Boba, he always has a big smile on his face, you can tell that he is happy to serve customers. I used to come here with my friends after seeing a movie or after getting dinner, it's at the perfect location right next to downtown Redwood city. read more

TLDR: Great Fruit Tea with good tea flavor. Big things really DO come in small packages! Normally, we don't find small tea stands very good. I'm not going to guess why. So when I arrived after seeing the good reviews, I was a bit wary. But the owner seemed very friendly and cheery. I ordered my go-to comparison drink... Peach fruit tea. Peach is a light flavor so I can taste the tea flavor while still having a nice taste. I usually get the least sugar (25%) and less ice, so I can get more tea! I like it very much! Not as strong a tea taste as I normally like, but there is still a fragrant jasmine flavor. The peach wasn't too sweet either. All in all a nice drink. Add in the friendly face, I will definitely be back. Just be warned, parking is a pain! read more

First time trying this place out. The location is great with it being in the heart of Downtown Redwood City. They have multiple options so in a way, it turns into a a make-your-own boba. The gentleman that took our order was extremely nice and helped us choose what fits our tastes. The drinks came out nice and cold and were so delicious. Would recommend and come back again!! read more

Got a Taro Milk Tea the other day at 50% sweetness. It was a good level of sweetness. The drink was creamy and the boba was surprisingly good- cooked just right. They were generous with the boba portions as well. The only reason I'm docking a star is because it's pretty pricey. Almost $8 for a large drink (which the size they set by default if you don't specify) read more

They're located in a random hut downtown, which I wasn't expecting, but they have separate order and pickup windows, as well as some small tables outside. No alternative milk options, but I got a roasted milk tea, 25% sweet, no boba. It was on the creamier side, but you can still taste the tea. Service was quick and friendly. read more

A small boba place right outside the history museum in downtown Redwood City. It was a bit hard to find since it was in an obscure place. The owner there was super nice and very friendly to chat with and had good recommendations. I like strong tea so I got the Oolong Milk Tea. It came out fairly fast and the sweetness was perfect, I got taste the strong flavor of the Oolong without the bitterness of tea. If I'm ever in the area again I would definitely drop by again! read more

Bobalicious - Bobalicious building - Bubble Tea Near Me - Redwood City, California

Decent boba and good price! They adjust sweetness well. No seating, just order at one window and pick up at the next. They were very nice! Good amount of people ordering at the time, and boba came out in roughly 5ish mins. Parking is a bit rough around dinner time, even paid parking on the side of the street. It looks like there is a parking garage nearby though. read more

Bobalicious - Matcha milk tea with red bean - Bubble Tea Near Me - Redwood City, California

my favorite childhood boba spot! mom & pop with the sweetest owners, boba is always perfect! my go to is the chocolate mouse with boba

Location is unique. A little kiosk in front of San Mateo county museum. Got a Jasmine milk tea. It was delicious. The service was excellent. Will be back. read more

This used to be a ChaTime and I didn't realize that they changed the franchise, no wonder the menu looked a little different. It didn't occur to me that it's a different franchise until I got the boba. I ordered a roasted milk tea with grass jelly and it didn't taste as good as ChaTime's, which was a little disappointing. It didn't have as much "roasted" taste in the milk tea, which was what I was yearning for. It was decent, but not the best roasted milk tea. read more

Bobalicious - Roasted milk tea and banana milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Redwood City, California

Like others mentioned, this location is a bit part to find and can be easy to miss! Once I found it (wandered around for a bit, ha!) the guy behind the counter was super helpful. I ordered an avocado shake with boba and it was delicious! Fast, decently priced (at least for boba) and great location. Would definitely visit again! read more

Came here the other day as I was in the area, and wanted to try a new boba place I hadn't tried before. When I arrived, I was initially a bit confused, and had a bit of trouble locating this place, until I realized it was an outdoor kiosk located right at the corner of Middlefield and Broadway. They appear to have a pretty exhaustive menu, and there was no line when I arrived in the middle of the week. Prices are extremely reasonable, especially for the Bay Area, and the gentleman inside was sincerely nice, and cracked jokes while I was checking out. The drink was prepared very quickly, and he even offered to remake it if I found the drink too sweet for my liking (+1 stars). I ordered my usual go-to, a large passion fruit green tea with boba, and it only came out to $5.90 after tax. The drink itself was refreshing, but I found the boba balls to be on the firmer side. read more

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The guy helping us was so nice and pleasant to talk to. Very nice and funny. Incredible service and drinks are perfecttt. Cool little spot too. read more

Bobalicious - Bubble Tea Near Me - Redwood City, California

A great bang for your buck boba shop in downtown Redwood City! We had just grabbed a late lunch in town and were craving some needed boba. We're always down to try hole in the walls instead of chain locations. Based on the reviews, we thought we'd try out Bobalicious! Parking may be tough around the area on a weekend, but we were lucky enough to find one across the street. I ordered their oolong milk tea, light ice at 25% sweetness. SO ordered their almond milk tea, light ice at 50% sweetness. Mine had a little too much ice for me, but the flavor was good. Boba also had great flavor, but a bit too soft for my liking. SO said his milk tea was bland, but I reassured him that it's the flavor he chose. Sorry to all of the almond milk tea lovers out there! They give you plenty of boba - they don't skimp out! Their menu of flavors are the typical ones you'd see at every boba shop. If you're looking for something adventurous to try, this is probably not the spot for you. Otherwise, I would recommend! They even make fresh watermelon juice, which is perfect for the summer weather. read more

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It was a bit hard to find but it's in the permanent "stand" right in front of the city building. Had a few options in town and chose this one. Glad I did because the teas were well made, boba perfectly soft, not hard, not mushy. I always get a basic jasmine milk tea with boba. Large was extra .75. Plenty of boba to go around. The owner made the experience. He was delightful and funny, and I'm in full support of this little shop. They also sell fresh watermelon juice, as I noticed biking by today. read more

James, who I believe is the owner here, is THE MAN. He always greets you with a huge, contagious smile, and incredibly warm and inviting energy. He also goes out of his way to make sure that your drink is PERFECT in terms of sweetness, boba amount, etc.. On top of the exceptional service, the boba here is fantastic. Great variety of flavors. Fresh taste. Satisfies all of your tea/boba cravings. 5/5 stars for James and Bobalicious! read more

Bobalicious - Taro slush with boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Redwood City, California

They use powder in their drinks so buyer beware since that's not how I like my tea. I'm not a fan of hot water and powder so I ended up throwing my drink away. Watery and chalky to say the least. read more

Bobalicious - Bubble Tea Near Me - Redwood City, California

My friend and I were looking for boba spot we could meet up at and we landed here. As soon as we got there there was only a pair in front and my friend and I got helped. The line grew quickly behind us with about 5or 6 people and there was only 2 people working but I could tell they were pros. They were fast, efficient and multitasking. My drink was up in a few minutes and they handled the rush. Bravo! My drink was delicious and was a generous about for $5.20. My friend loved her tarro tea with boba and I had a strawberry fruit green tea with boba. We both agreed this place was great and we have to come again. It's in the middle of all the downtown Redwood City fun. If your nearby and craving boba definitely go! read more

Bobalicious - Large strawberry green tea with boba -50% sugar - Bubble Tea Near Me - Redwood City, California

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Currently ranking high on my kid's list for boba. They have a great selection of drinks to choose from. We opt for the fruit teas, double boba of course! Always a plus to customize your drink for sweetness and ice. Service is friendly. It's a nice way to enjoy downtown RWC. read more

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I'm a fan of this little stand in downtown RWC! It's a cute tiny joint- just a little stand literally- no frills or tables- but everything you need for a quick stop of boba or a fresh fruit drink- while enjoying the downtown area. Location is brilliant. Staff has always been super friendly and cheerful- i think it's usually the owner? She's always really responsive and accommodating. Ordering is super fast always and you can even order online if desired. The drinks have a great variety of types (milk tea, smoothies, juices, mousse drinks (unique option that I haven't yet tried but I imagine it's similar to Happy Lemon's cheese foam layer:) Oolong milk tea is the standard by which I judge my boba places and always get that first where I go. This one is pretty good. The tea strength is slightly more on the mild side. Personally I prefer a slightly stronger tea flavor but this could work for others. I recommend 50% sweet and less ice. Boba balls are just right in terms of chew and sweetness. Overall it is a good fast option. read more

Bobalicious - Oolong. Milk tea yummy. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Redwood City, California

Conveniently located in the center of town. This boba shop is a must stop. I've been here two days in a row to beat the heat. The nicest gentleman works this shop to take your order and make your drinks. Smoothies with lychee jelly are my favorites and the honeydew melon and passion fruit did not disappoint. Don't pass this place up when you are in the area!! read more

Bobalicious - Bubble Tea Near Me - Redwood City, California

One of my go to Boba places in Redwood City. They have consistent quality tea drinks with chewy boba. They also have long hours of operation Great for a late night boba. I usually have the jasmine green tea. They also have good coconut milk, tea with red bean topping. There's no place to sit but it's right in front of Redwood city Hall. read more

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Bobalicious is a small stand-alone building in the Courthouse Square plaza. It is a nice area and I like the concept of this small shop in the middle of a busy area/plaza. The guy working behind the counter was friendly and nice, hence the one extra star because overall, the drinks would had been a 1 star. I tried their Banana Chocolate Smoothie and jasmine milk tea with boba. The smoothie was unique, but it was a miss for me - it tasted like ripe bananas blended together with some type of off branded chocolate. The milk tea tasted off - it did not taste like a green tea based drink because it was bitter and strong like some type of black tea based milk tea. read more

In the area after our meal, it's Boba Time. This spot was close by. Not the usual store front. This is just a small walk up window conveniently placed across the downtown movie theater and County History Museum. We got to the order window just in time before a rush of customers came. Friendly enthusiastic gentleman taking our drink orders. One lady prepping our drink order. Didn't have to wait too long for our drink order. I love the options of Sugariness and Ice. Drinks were all prepared to our liking. Very refreshing on a nice warm day. read more

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This Bobalicious made my beautiful day!!! It was my first time having Boba at this wonderful small place. To be honest, I wasn't expecting much as I just had a terrible experience at another Boba in Walnut Creek the day before. What a pleasant surprise! I got the pudding, grass jelly & boba tea, tasty and perfectly made to my taste. What amazed me most was the superb personal warm service! They do not treat you like a number like most of the quick stop Boba places. The manager, James was super cool guy and believe it or not, he is so good and experienced that he seems to be able to read my mind as I was a little undeceive of what to get . James was very patient yet quickly helped me with my choices. We had a great conversation too while he was making my drink. His professional service makes a customer feel welcome and not just a number. James master the key in running a small business!!! What a significant comparison to the terrible Boba experience I had the day before. I am so glad I found this place and indeed this will be my only go to Boba place from now on! Thank you again for your wonderful service, James! read more

This boba spot has been on my list of places to check out and today when we stopped by it was definitely a hit! I have checked out other boba spots in the past which have let me down because of the boba being too sweet or tasting like a inexpensive premix. Bobalicious had high quality boba that I would definitely return to and trust in trying other flavors! Side note: it's right next to a plaza so there is ample space to hang out, sit down and slurp your freshly made boba! read more

Bobalicious - Banana chocolate with Coconut jelly (left) Taro Milk Tea boba (right) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Redwood City, California

Amazing boba, friendly dude, and fast service. Everything you could ask for in a small shop !

I took a risk of getting 50% sweetness with my pina colada boba drink. It tasted amazing. The guy made sure it was sweet enough for me. I just reduced my ice intake to 25%. read more

Excellent service by James! I came here for a drink to cool me off this warm weather! I got my drink AND a friendly SMILE, a POSITIVE conversation and NICE feeling to top it off. James left a great impression on me and I am looking forward to my next visit! -Affordable drinks -Great location -Short lines - speedy service -Variety of flavors & toppings read more

Bobalicious - Thanks James, delicious! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Redwood City, California

I came here because It was hot and I was in the mood for something fruity so I ordered the Mango green tea with rainbow jelly (no sugar no ice). The first sip was fine, but after a while it started tasting more and more artificial, and I think that taste is coming from the rainbow jelly. I usually love rainbow jelly but the more I tried this one it tastes more and more weird?? One good point is that you can taste the green tea though. However for this kind of drink it is way overpriced at $6! I'd rather go to other places read more

Bobalicious - mango green tea with rainbow jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - Redwood City, California

Fast service. Very nice. I ordered peach green tea with honey boba and aloe. Even was asked if it was too sweet he would remake. It was perfect. Thank you! read more

Refreshing fresh strawberry smoothie with Bobba hits the spot on a beautiful warm day. When you can't have caffeine but need your Bobba fix, come to this place. It's conveniently located kitty corner to Five Guys. Jame's customer service is five star. And there are chairs where you can sit and relax. read more

Bobalicious - Fresh strawberry smoothie with Bobba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Redwood City, California