I worked here when I was about 3 months pregnant with my son (at the time I was only 18 years old and I really NEEDED this job) and when I told my manager/the owner I was pregnant and I couldn't be lifting 50 lbs on a daily basis anymore, she put a "help wanted" sign on the door in front of my face and said "I hope you understand" excuse me? I DONT understand. She could've put me on the register or simply just not made me lift heavy pots of boba all day, but she just never called me back into work ever again. And most of my co-workers were rude as fuck. read more

Love this place AMAZING ! Friendly staff They have this spring limited time called rose milk boba .. It's so good I hope they make it permanent Honestly i havnt tried any other boba as fresh as here.. It's soft and chewable unlike other places seems like they freeze it makes them hard. If you get the chance also try their ice cream macaroons. read more

This place is amazing! Great boba and very sweet and caring staff! I came in 5mins before they closed and I still received amazing service from the two employees working (Josh and Alejandro)! Honestly the best place in Downey to get amazing service and bomb boba!! read more

One of the best Boba places. Thai tea is one of my favorites and the customer service is always so friendly.

I dont know when or why you stopped sweetening your teas, but maybe try putting some sugar back in them so they dont taste like crap.

Great boba, great slushes, great teas, friendly employees! But the last month or so when the 2nd shift crew is working, there's rap music with profanity!! We have addressed this with the second shift person behind the counter & he said it's an automatic song player that cannot be controlled? My wife addressed this with the owner only to find it's completely false! The owner said she'd address this with her 2nd shift, however I was there the other day and more profanity & sexual innuendos still, It's your right to listen to what you would like to but in a public place where I bring my five-year-old son and other children as well, this is beyond inappropriate. I will go to boba loca franchise and see what should be done about this. Unacceptable. read more

Product: The drinks are good, although they are definitely over-priced for it's value. Service: I had a great associate who helped us out the first time, who was super friendly and helpful. The second time, some Asian guy was very curtail and blamed us for giving us the wrong order. Maybe try paying attention to what customers ask for? or even verifying for repeating the order in a friendly manner? read more

I've been coming here for years on an almost weekly basis. The boba drinks are top notch. The staff is friendly. Highly recommend this place. read more

They do a good job the Boba is always chewy, my girl friend says the Taro Tea is the best here. We both like like coming here when it's hot outside read more

Tried two of their macaroon ice cream sandwiches (strawberry & vanilla) They were both really good! Also tried a smoothie & a honeydew milky tea w/ boba & was delicious! The employee was really nice, will be back! read more

Bobaloca - Strawberry ice cream sandwich macaron (bottom) & vanilla ice cream sandwich macaron (top) DELICIOUS - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Downey, California

Omg how I love this place if I could I will give them a xtra star for being so nice and friendly. They definitely have the best mixtures. Try so many other places and it is just not the same. Every time I am in Downey got to stop by and get my favorite drink. read more

Walked in and can hear the workers being screamed at also smells made me uncomfortable

hello, my name is fran and i am welcoming myself to 2004. i never really understood boba until recently but that was because i never really had good boba until recently and now i am on a boba kick like it's 2004. this boba loca is nearby my workplace and has officially become my boba dealer. they do a decent a taro milk, which is pretty much my favorite. the place itself is clean but i do recommended to avoid it when kids get out of school as they tend to swarm the place right after school's done. read more

So I'm used to the boba places in Riverside, where everybody who works there is Asian, and everybody who frequents it is also Asian. Therefore, it was odd to walk in here and see a bunch of fellow Hispanic people both as workers and customers. I guess I'm only the fifth person to review this place, which is really sad because more people need to check it out. I got the Oreo shake, my brother got the white chocolate frappe, and my sister got the strawberry/banana smoothie. I tried my sister's smoothie and it was pretty good. Not sure if they use natural ingredients, since they prepare it in the back, but it tasted natural enough. My shake was really good and I wished I'd gotten the larger size. Overall I had three complaints: One was that I wish the shake were creamier, since it is... well, a shake. Also, they put a LOT of boba in all the drinks. With every sip you get more tapioca than anything else. Lastly, the workers could have been a bit friendlier. They seemed all strictly business -type thing. In my mind, at these places (coffeehouse, tea house, etc) you're selling the drink as much as you're selling the service. Otherwise, you might as well just put up a boba dispenser machine and do away with workers. read more

Bobaloca is my go too boba but I was very disappointed this time . I ordered a Large Thai Tea boba with lychee jelly and of course boba . I waited around 20min just for a boba ! There were about 4 people waiting for their boba and I could tell they've been waiting quiet a while too . The guy taking my order looked and acted new . As he was making the boba he asked 3 costumers including me if their order was correct. I got my boba tired it and oh my was it sweet and they put a lot of Thai tea . I was already half way home when I tried my boba so there was no going back I just stuck with it . I'm just very disappointed cause every time I go I'm always satisfied just unfortunately not this time read more

Still great boba goin' on in here, just wanted to mention that i dipped in there just now and man the line was out the door! Kids hangout after school at this place and Blizz Frozen Yogurt next door. Luckily for me my co-worker Gen called in our order, so i moseyed on past all the kids and said, i called in an order and he promptly took my money and packed my order ta-go! Booya! That's the way to do it. read more

First time trying Bobaloca going to admit they have fast service but not satisfied at all with the boba it was super hard it wasn't cooked right don't think I would ever give it a second try. read more

Been going a lot lately and my order is always correct till I seen a new guy behind the register and had no idea what I was talking about. I waited after trying to order and I got incorrect i didn't get the jelly I asked for and I mentioned it. I would feel bad to have them making it all over again. I get home to finally try my drink and found out it was noting I ordered :( really disappointed read more

I enjoy boba but the employees can have a little temper overall it's was clean and the boba was amazing keep up the good work

How the f****do you run out of boba in a frikin boba shop??? That or the lady didn't want to serve me because she was took forever to finally ask for my order read more

My brother brought me some random smoothie with boba from this place. I think it was some sort of strawberry kiwi smoothie. It was super sweet and a bit hard to drink. I ended up just throwing half of the cup away. He told me that it was about $4-$5 for a regular size and i thought that was a bit too much, now that i think about it, i feel bad for throwing it away. I'll try my luck someplace else. read more

Had the taro tea and it was very powdery. I don't think Id go back. Nice ambiance though.

Another lost sale as I pass by this location. Normally I would stop in for a boba whenever I pass by but I can't reward laziness. Too bad for them. read more

Good service. I had a strawberry banana smoothie, Yummie.

I really like this place! My Thai tea always taste the same! It's not overly sweet, just perfect! The customer service leaves something to be desired, though. When a customer walks up to the counter they should be acknowledged by the employee especially after making eye contact with them. Then a second employee walks out and stands in front of the register and begins having a conversation with the initial rude employee, also, not acknowledging the customer. I was honestly about to walk out and go to the boba place down the street. On top of that, I am very disappointed when I get a craving, close to closing time and get there about 10 minutes before closing and the employees have already closed up shop for the night! The closing time on the hours is 10 o'clock NOT 9:50!!! read more

Best boba in town! Look for the Asian girl with the colored tips, she's the absolute best! She can answer any questions and is always patient with everyone. I think she's been working here for a while too. I usually dont write reviews but this shop deserves one! Definitely will be back! Try the taro slush or oreo shake. The thai tea is great here too! Better than most places. read more

I stopped by today and had a milk boba tea that a friend recommended. Have to say it was different than expected. The milk tea was good, but a bit too sweet for my taste. The tapioca balls were too chewy. Seemed a bit pricey for what you get. The place was clean and the girl behind the counter was very nice. Parking was ample and easy to get in and out quickly. read more

Nice little place. The employee's are super nice! My favorites are the coconut milk tea, Thai tea or oreo shake. But almost everything here is delicious. They also have yummy macaroons. FYI you can call in your order too =) read more

Love this place!! Staff is always awesome and peppy! It usually has a good amount of customers yet they always have my order done within a few minutes. Just remodeled as well! read more

There soooo good . Everyone is nice there. Everytime I am in there area I stop bye.

My favourite place to get my Thai iced tea ! And green tea latte :) I highly recommend . Staff is friendly .

Awww sweet sweet boba How I love thee!. This is my spot for boba they have all kinds of smoothies,fraps, shakes, and iced beverages that you can add boba onto. Very delicous! Its a small little place were you can just chill and talk as you enjoy your tasty beverage. I love you bobas..yay! read more

It's one of the few boba options in d-town, so for that alone, it gets four stars. There was a boba place in Stonewood for a while but that place was terrible. The price is a bit higher than other boba places, but since they do have a monopoly in Downey, there is no reason not to charge a bit higher. I would recommend if they offered specials once in a while since it seems that it has taken a hit with the yogurt place a few doors down. Love their Caramel Frapp! read more

this place is located in a small congested lot and in the corner. The place is clean, but does not have enough seating like other bobba places that facilitate drinking bobba and hanging out. Also, I do not know if this place has corresponding bobba snacks. Their menu includes variety of choices. From horchata slush to coconut milk tea. Their tapioca pearls are very chewy and well cooked. The milk tea is standard, and solid in taste. But nothing to rave about. I know this place makes their drinks from powders. I prefer real brewed tea with milk, like Tea Station. But I wouldn't coming here, they do have solid bobba drinks! read more

Had the mocha frap with boba pretty good.

Update: They cleaned up the place, painted it and took out the computer in the back. Still, the drinks aren't that great and niether is the customer service. read more

Something I have been obsessed with since I was a child is BOBA. My favorite is Milk Taro not too sure what it is but it's freaking delicious. The boba has a nice texture to it not like other places where they're super soggy. The staff is super friendly and I love the polaroids they have hanging on the walls. read more

Small, but nicely decorated and clean inside. Service is super good and friendly. Got the honeydew slush, but it was waaay too sweet. It's a little too close to heavy traffic to enjoy sitting outside. Ample parking. read more

I got the mango one and it was too sweet and she made it so fast, I knew it wasn't freah like the Tapocia place in Cerritos at the townsquare. I saw the syrup in the back and I hope she didn't put it in there, but too sweet and I enjoy the other place. I won't go back there again! read more

The Boba is always delicious. A bit pricey for drinks. I love the Thai tea and green tea frap. It's clean and we'll maintained. They have a nice customer service. They recently started selling macaroon ice cream sandwiches . They are really good but for 3.50$ each is not worth it. read more