I wouldn't say they're terrible, I just wouldn't go back. According to Yelp, 2 stars is "Meh. I've experienced better."...hence the two stars. Cookies and creme - I asked for boba, but they didn't add it. I guess because it's not part of the original recipe, but I mean, it's just adding boba. Either way, the overall taste was disappointing to me. It was like just drinking creme smoothie and no cookies. Taro - my MIL seemed to really like it, but she'll like any taro drinks you give her. Honeydew slush - my husband was also disappointed. He's not a foodie, nor is he picky. He always gets honeydew slush any time we go to a boba place. If he thinks a drink is ok, he doesn't say anything. If he really likes the taste, he'll say, "I enjoyed that." This time, he made a comment that he didn't enjoy it. He didn't expand on it but it says a lot coming from someone who could really care less about what he eats/drinks. That's the beauty of sharing reviews, because not everyone will always have the same opinion when it comes to taste and this is definitely one of those moments when it's simply not our preference. read more

Bobalicious - Honey due slush (not a fan), taro, cookies and creme (not a fan) - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - San Diego, California

Didn't realize this place was close to work! Unfortunately, the boba tea was not tea at all. It was very much milk and nothing else... I think I read some reviews mentioning this as well but I thought I would try it for myself. I have to agree. They skimped on tea part of boba TEA. Overall, regular boba texture was good, tea part wasn't even there. There's plenty of parking though read more

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The Boba was soft and fresh and the fruit flavors were delicious. The service was friendly and I was greeted with a smile. There were lots of options---can't go wrong with any of them! read more

Bobalicious - Ube milk tea and lychee fruit tea - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here after having some ramen with my friend, he got ube ice cream and I got the cookies and cream taro slush with boba! The girl at the counter was a young and we kind of had to wait for her to finish to conversation with the other girl so we could order. Anyways the slush was delicious! And do was the ice cream! Exactly what your would need after a hot bowl of ramen! read more

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I come here every Monday morning since there's a deal for a free large upgrade and I always end up trying different drinks and Skylar always recommends the perfect drinks. She's super friendly and welcoming and super quick with the drinks! read more

I tried their strawberry poppers and they were bad. I called them to let them know and they said they just opened that batch the day before. They did offer to replace it or get a refund but it wasn't worth driving all the way back to get it. read more

I come in at least twice a week and am always impressed at how clean and inviting the shop is. Super nice decor and very friendly and hardworking staff. My favorite worker is Skylar, she's always on top of everything and my order always comes out perfect when she works on it. I tend to have some complex and (sometimes annoying to make) orders but she's always happy to do it and makes sure it's to my liking. Love this place ! read more

I am a frequent visitor to this place, and I have to say, it's one of the best spots in town! Skylar is hands down the best employee at the boba place! She goes above and beyond to ensure every customer has an amazing experience. Her friendly demeanor and helpful attitude make every visit enjoyable. Skylar's knowledge about the menu and her recommendations are always spot-on and my day is always better when she is working! read more

I come into Bobalicious daily because the staff is amazing and the drinks are delicious! Sky and Nathan are so helpful and kind and they always remember my order. 10/10! read more

Literally obsessed with Bobalicious!! The drinks always hit and the quality is so consistent every time I go. Shoutout to Nathan, his customer service is top tier. He's super friendly and always makes the experience better. They're also crazy fast with getting drinks out, even when it's busy. Love coming here, 10/10 recommend trying their popcorn chicken if you haven't tried it yet. read more

If you're debating which boba shop to go to (there are quite a few in a three block radius), stop your search and just go here. I am writing this up as I'm in my car, having just left because I wanted to sing praises for this customer service. I wish I could give 6 stars. Affordable and delicious and FAST. But most importantly to speak on their service. I came in at 7:20 pm on Monday night on 4/5 so give the employees working at this time a raise! Haha. I came with my mom and we were both greeted and treated with the utmost kindness and care. Sounds funny when I say that seeing as this is a boba... but it feels right! The kind dude working at the front was so patient and kind with my mom and I really appreciated it. I will for sure be returning repeatedly to this location. Thank you so much for having excellent customer service. read more

I love blended drinks so I was pleasantly surprised to see my favs, milk tea, Thai tea and vietnamese coffee all blended. I ended up going with the vietnamese blended coffee drink with grass jelly. Perfect sweetness, perfect flavor and the serving of grass jelly was generous. Service was very fast and friendly. The inside is a cozy but chill cafe with couches, tvs and cute decors. I'll be back! Support family businesses read more

Bobalicious - we're a fan of the blended vietnamese coffee! - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - San Diego, California

Service has been a bit rough the last few times I have come. I understand a lot of businesses have been short staffed which sucks. The chamango boba has been overwhelming with chamoy making it hard to drink and they don't offer milk substitutes which limits my options for drinks. read more

I tried the brown sugar boba fresh milk. It's just ok, too sweet for me. Servers are friendly and fast service. The place looks nice but the down side is they dont have a restroom. read more

Drinks are good but we pay for the drink not a cup full of ice and a little bit of what we ordered. When a drink comes with ice we should have the option to get it with light ice or none. It's frustrating. The service needs some help too. The store is run by a bunch of kids/young adults that don't have the right amount of customer service experience to be dealing with people. Most of them are nice but lack the attention span or knowledge to make the customer happy. I'm not asking for them to bow down to everyone that walks through the door, but there is a type of way you need to act when dealing with people. I'm not a "Karen" and never have been but I have been in customer service for 15+ years and I feel the customer service is lacking here. Plus the place needs some attention, it feels and looks grungy. read more

Best boba spot in town! I've been coming here for years and I plan on controlling do so. Best customer service to the boba drinks!

The seal on one of my drinks was not fully sealed and a large portion of it spilled out all over my hand and the floor. I asked them to remake it and he only offered to re-seal it. He then came back with a simple plastic lid over the same cup that didn't even fit the cup, so EVEN MORE spilled out. The matcha milk tea also tasted extremely watered down. Their overall taste is almost as bad as their service and I would strongly urge customers to go to any of the nearby boba shops in Mira Mesa instead of this one. read more

If you want straight corn syrup level of sweetness, this is your place. It was a hot day and wanted to quench my thirst while in this plaza. It was 89 degrees or more so i bought this. Didnt know id be drinking straight sugar. had to throw half of the drink because it was extremely unappealing sweet that last in your tongue. Mind you, i have a sweet tooth, but not this straight up cup of corn syrup. I wont be coming back again here. don't recommend either. the sound inside their store is seriously in your eardrum i barely heard the cashier. either they are trying to get customers or desperately calling for people. i didnt mix my lychee jelly with the drink because that thing is diabetes straight in your body. oh my juice! Even if i dilute this whole cup to a gallon of water, it wont kill that sugar in it. Never again. read more

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MY GO TO BOBA PLACE. I don't usually crave boba so I don't get it often, but when I do, this is my spot. The service is so so fast and the workers are friendly. I love the atmosphere and music. I got the mango fruit slush with boba and they gave a ton of boba, plus it tasted very fresh. I recommend coming here because there are a ton of flavors! They also sell ice cream and some food too. read more

Bobalicious - Thai Tea - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - San Diego, California

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We were craving some cold smoothie drinks and this place has many interesting flavors. We got the cookies and cream which was refreshing and came with cookie bits. It was a great dessert drink and didn't need additional toppings! This is the drink to get if you like Oreos! The other drink we got was advertised as one of their new drinks, the lychee guava smoothie. We decided to get apple popping boba with this one for a fruit combination. The green and the pink looked pretty but we probably would choose a different topping to pair with this drink. The strawberry popping boba, lychee jelly, or regular boba probably would work well with this drink. It was a solid drink but nothing extraordinary. Good for cooling down and quenching your thirst on a hot day. The store has seating for you to relax and drink your boba and everything seems very clean. This is a great place with interesting boba smoothie flavors. read more

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This place has seriously gone downhill. It used to be my favorite in the area! Now, the drinks don't taste good. For example, the matcha milk tea was so biter, barely had any boba, and it had the crappy lid that caused the drink to spill everywhere especially in the car. I suggest to the business to invest in those sealed on lids that are leak proof and allow you to mix the drinks better! The black tea with cheese foam used to be so delicious and flavorful, now it's bland with a small amount of cheese foam. The young frat looking guys who used to work here had great customer service on the phone and in person. Now, the girls and some other people have taken over and it's just not the same. They're sort of rude and the drinks aren't made as well. After many years of patronage, unfortunately I won't be back. read more

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I hoped that what I got was a fluke, but unfortunately, other reviews confirm my experience. While I appreciate the large menu and options, my drink was inedible. It tasted like flavoring syrup poured into milk, barely blended and with no hint of tea. I tried to stir it, but nothing helped the almost nasty, sugary flavor profile. A young person that likes rich milkshakes may appreciate this place. As an adult wanting milk tea, I had to throw it away - which is shame, after spending $6. read more

a lil bummed out about the fries these were supposed to be cajun fries and they look like just regular fries still good but still a little disappointing but nonetheless still a good place just wish the proportioning matched the price for what i paid for read more

Bobalicious - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - San Diego, California

Got 3 drinks, all were lackluster. Couldn't taste the tea at all - mostly milk. All the drinks tasted watered down, and the boba was too soft and kinda stuck to your teeth. Really disappointed, as I saw the 4 star rating and drove a bit to get there. I was hoping the other review that stated the same experience was a one-off. Apparently not though - definitely not worth it. The girl behind making the drinks could be more welcoming - she didn't smile at all even when making eye contact. Guy behind the counter was nice - hence the extra star. Really confused about the sign and the name. It still says square bar cafe, but it also has bobalicious signs. Hopefully they'll update it soon so it's not as confusing and easier to find for people. However, I can't recommend it and wouldn't come here again. read more

This place always out of chicken , boba or some sort of drinks. They need to do their inventory better

Boba was prepared well, but for $4+ per cup there's way too much ice here. About 4 sips and that was all. Quite disappointing. read more

Bobalicious - Ice with a little coffee?? - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - San Diego, California

Not going to lie I was so hesitant in writing this review but hopefully the management can look at this and address the issue. I live in the area and I like to support local businesses within the community but there are four times where I'm disappointed with this business. How can you call yourself "Bobalicious" but every time that I come in, it's always out. The first time it happened I thought it was funny. The second time, I thought this must a some kind of a joke. The third, they were out but they substituted something that I wasn't a fond of. The fourth time, today February 11, around 1:45 pm I came in and ordered a drink with boba and found myself in the same situation where there were out of the product that's in the name of the establishment. I work in the hospitality industry and I couldn't help myself if it's the employees shortcomings or not.....but then after the fourth times that this has been happening to me, I realized that it's not the employees. IT'S THE MANAGEMENT at this point. I hope they look into this and fix this issue ASAP. read more

in a time where there are 20 other boba places within a 5 mile radius, you really need to be doing your boba justice! the boba was soft and mushy, not the right "qq" texture. the drinks were all too sweet! I got a white peach green tea and i got halfway and was sick of it already. Someone in our group got the taro smoothie and that one was insanely sweet. the service was good though and they re-made the drinks. one good thing though is theit menu is quite largr and they have snacks you can get with your drinks. read more

Got two drinks and both weren't great. I got a standard oolong milk tea with boba. The milk tea was bland and couldn't taste the tea at all. Boba was mushy and tasted old. Won't be coming back for a while. read more

They used to be Square Boba Cafe now Bobalicious. Amazing service and cool vibes. Don was super friendly. And their Boba teas were yummy. Great find! read more

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Not sure how I feel about paying $7.50 for a large Vietnamese coffee boba. It's still a good place though, better than when it was square bar. I think for the popcorn chicken, they can sell it in different sizes maybe. read more

Bobalicious - Popcorn chicken - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - San Diego, California

Found this place on yelp - Honestly really wanted this place to be good.,. But the drinks that my entire party of 5 received were almost undrinkable. This is not out of pure hate or anything of the sort, but with integrity. There was wayy too much milk in all 3 of our Green Thai Teas, such that they tasted like sweet milk. The Viet coffee with less sweet was also wayyyy too sweet. Taro milk tea had quite the thick and powdery consistency, almost like corn starch water. Usually, this is somewhat acceptable when there is a line out the door due to the employees having to rush their drinks, but there was only one other customer who was waiting for the drink when we ordered. Please be wary of how consistent they are with their drinks. :'( Did not slay, no cap, facts read more

Ordered a large tea and I get a drink that is like 70% ice 30% tea... the tea still tasted pretty good though, just make sure you ask for less ice or your gonna get ripped off read more

Service is fast then a workers are friendly. They always seem to play nice music and good background TV. This boba spot was a common hang out place for my coworkers and I after our shifts because it had tasty drink selections and some popcorn chicken that someone always ordered. Overall, great place. read more

Best boba in SD!! Moved here 3 months ago and my bf and I love boba this place is hands down the best place we've gone! Their Thai milk tea is DELICIOUS!!! The staff is always super nice and quick! If I could give it more stars I would! read more

The avocado special blend is very good & fresh, they really use the whole avocado so that's why the price is market price. Popcorn chicken is okay, not too dry but still very tasty. Would've been better if not 50 cents sauce charge so if anyone order snack, avoid getting sauce at all cost if you don't wanna waste 50 cents read more

Bobalicious - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - San Diego, California

Have been coming here for a while and love the drinks. Though, I just got gifted a gift card and was told that I can't use it right now... I ask when I can use it and nobody knows. Just a little confused and hoping for an answer since there is no faq or forum too visit for an answer. No complaints, just confusion. Unless a window of use was mentioned upon purchase I'm not sure why cards would be sold 24/7. Also, furthermore, it is legal tender being advertised for usage. So the cards being sold, but not allowing usage, as well as nobody seeming to know why, is an issue. read more

I got the cheese foam milk something and it was pretty good but damn it was hella sweet. Overall the location is convenient and they are open pretty late on a weekday so thats always awesome. Will probably try something different next time! read more

Tiger Brown sugar milk boba was the best! This one was super creamy and the perfect amount of sweetness. The service was great and super fast. 10/10. read more

Bobalicious - Tiger brown sugar milk boba - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - San Diego, California

OMG the best boba in SD in my opinion. The Thai slush with cheese foam is to die for. I had to break my daily boba run because it was getting out of control. I live 20 mins away but still went everyday for like a year!!! I haven't found any boba place that's better than this. read more