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BobaLust

4.3 (44 reviews)
Open 1:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Vic A.

Boba lust is my go-to! The service is the best, hands down. The service is so kind, they will always ask you how your day is going and some small talk to really get to know their customers every time. The ambiance is so cute. It is very welcoming, calm and vibes. The drink options are the best and so refreshing. I like how they offer their best drinks with pictures and you can always adjust your sweetness levels. Thank you so much and I look forward to going in all the time. Parking is big. You can enter many ways from either side of the complex.

Albert T.

I had lunch nearby and decided to stop by to try the drinks at BobaLust. As always, I start off my first visit to any new-to-me boba shop with either the signature/house milk tea, or the black milk tea if the former isn't available. BobaLust does have an "OG Milk Tea" so I went with that. OG Milk Tea, 50% Sweet, 50% Ice w/ Honey Boba ($6.36) - This drink is extremely sweet even at 50% sweetness - it's probably around full sweetness or possibly 150% when compared to average boba shop. There's an almost fruity taste to the drink, not sure if it's from the tea or sweetener. The drink itself is thicker, so quite a bit of creamer is used to build bulk. The honey boba definitely has that classic honey boba texture - an exterior that has a certain stickiness that keeps keeps the skin of the boba together well. Unfortunately, the boba is quite a bit harder than I normally like. I'm a big fan of what a honey soak does to boba texture - this place just needs a longer cook time and the boba would be fantastic. I think if I had gotten the drink at 10% sweetness, the drink might have been better. But as it stands, it's just way too sweet with hard boba and I can't give the drink higher than a 3. To be honest, I was debating giving it a 2, but with how rare it is to find honey boba outside of California, I bumped it up. On another note, BobaLust claims they use a special tea extractor to maximize the tea flavor. Other boba shops that use espresso machines or similar to brew tea usually have many varieties of high quality teas. The fact that BobaLust has such a small tea menu and generically labels things as black and green tea makes me very suspicious about the brand identity of this chain. Why spend money on a more sophisticated brewing method when BobaLust is more like a generic pre-brew-in-large-batches type of shop?

Lei F.

Went during the grand opening weekend so inevitably the place is clean. Friendly staff as well. They should consider some music and board games to keep customers preoccupied if they want to stay. No complaints about the boba either! They can substitute slushie/milk tea with non-dairy (like oat milk). My favorite is the Purple Galaxy! You can never go wrong with it!

Manushi Manish S.

A cute boba spot with a variety of flavors! I loved the star-shaped fruits in the drinks--such a fun touch. The place is tidy, the service is quick, and the drinks are super refreshing. The mango drink was my favorite. Definitely worth a visit if you are near alderwood mall!

Thai Tea
Philip P.

Happy to see a bobalust in my area finally. Been coming to this location since they opened up in Lynnwood. The Legend of Momo always hits. Today, I decided to get the Thai Green Tea and then came back again to get the Thai Tea. Solid drinks with the option to adjust sweetness and ice. Great options of toppings to go in your drinks as well. Service is fantastic and friendly. They're very helpful and bring out the order super fast. The decor is very clean, vibrant, and I appreciate the green plants that accents the room. Definitely will be returning here with friends to hang and chill again. Solid!

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Kristine G.

Cute hangout spot! Service was quick and friendly. I got the Wintermelon Milk Tea with Sea Salt Cream and Boba and it was good! I'm excited to try their other drinks.

Taro and Oreo with custard/pudding
JD D.

A very solid boba spot tucked across from alderwood mall and target. We love the interior with all the beautiful plants. Service is very good and they even bring your drink to your table. Happy to support this lovely business.

Jimena H.

drinks were great!! super flavorful and not overly sweet! big layout inside and even had some games to play while you're sipping on your drink!

Mireya S.

I love boba so I am more than open to trying new boba places. Unfortunately my experience was not the best. Upon almost finishing my drink there was a hair in it. I post this so that the staff making the drink maybe can put their hair back so that this does not happen again.

Purple Galaxy

Amazing slushes! Tried the Lychee Bomb and Sunburst so good! Trying the Purple Galaxy right now and it's the perfect blend of Taro and chocolate. You need to try them this summer! Service was amazing, each time I have went everyone was so nice and it's really clean.

Got the blushing dragon which was filled with different jelly & my daughter got strawberry milk tea with mango jelly! Very flavorful!
Gabriel D.

Very flavorful black tea with lots of jelly! Daughter got the strawberry milk tea with mango jelly & it was tasteful too! Would recommend!

Taro milk tea and back milk tea with boba
Becky G.

Just stopped by BobaLust while passing through town and was pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere is so fun and chill. I loved all of the plants. I believe we were served by the owner and he was so friendly and engaged. He made great recommendations and even made sure to have us try our drinks before we left to ensure we were happy with the sweetness levels. I ordered the taro milk tea half sweet and it was just right. The boba were nice and chewy, just how I like them. The only note I have would be that the tables in the lobby don't feel too stable.

Alex N.

Love how bobalust opened up in Lynnwood. Convenient location next to the mall with good parking. Lots of seating and friendly service. The drink was great, I just didn't like the size and texture of the boba. It felt like half the size compared to other places and was flat tasting. I'd come back though.

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Reasonable price and boba selections were great! Everyone was very friendly and the service was great!

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