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The oolong is very light, my cup was roughly half ice. I get diluting drinks because your supply is low but this is a bit lame. Watered down tea with half a cup of ice for $7?
The decor is beautiful, but not well taken care of. Look closer and you'll see everything is dirty. Paint is chipped on the counter, the cursive on the front counter is broken off. This place looks like it started out with great design, but has been through the wringer since it opened. The menu is confusing to order from. Tons of options and add ons, but it was so long that I had trouble figuring out how to just submit my drink. D R I N K S There's a lot of ice in these drinks and I didn't see an option to take down the amount on the offer kiosk. I'm talking about more than half the drink was filled with ice, so it diluted my drink quite a bit over time. The Signature drink was tasty, but the boba wasn't chewy, almost as if it had been overcooked. The description sounds great, but execution is meh. My friend liked her Viet Egg Coffee. The Mango Supreme drink was more tart than I expected. Again, it had a ton of ice, so it was watered down by the time I delivered it to my hubs F O O D Mochi donuts are $1 on Tuesdays, but they're premade and not fresh. If you're a mochi donut fan, you know what that means. The topping seemed fresh though. I'm glad we came to try this place out, but probably would find another boba spot next time.
This is my first time in this Bober location, but this chain has been historically my favorite due to the fried boba preparation, their mochi donut offering, their large menu selection, and the cute Instagram-worthy decor inside. My kids and I had an afternoon at a pool so we were craving boba, so when we Yelped places in the area, we were happily surprised to find Bober here! SCORE! Unfortunately, after $30 later (an average cost is $7-8/drink bec of the separate cost for boba), I was super disappointed because the boba balls did not taste fresh! In the past, I remember the boba balls would hold their chewiness, even in an iced drink, but these were so hard, it tasted like I was chewing uncooked beans...in my milky pudding taro drink. HOW DISAPPOINTING! If we hadn't gotten the drinks to-go, I would have brought this up to the one guy who was working there. Even with the giant straws, my boba balls would get stuck and nothing would go into the straws because the balls would be coagulated at the bottom that I couldn't even dislodge them from the straw to drink the liquid portion! I tried blowing the hard boba off the straw, but that didn't work -- what a mess. What kind of super glue boba craziness was this?!! It was a waste of $30. Further, the interior decor was so cute, until you walked up closer than 10'. Then you'd see how much dirt was on each chair and "pig". It was really gross because this is a food establishment. Staff should be instructed on how to clean the seats since they are light pink. As far as service, there was only one other set of customers there (they already had their drinks), yet the staff member didn't greet us or talk to us the entire time we were there, other than calling out my name when the order was ready. Since the ordering system is by kiosk, the staff member could still humanize our experience since he was standing right at the front and not doing anything. It made the place feel unwelcoming. There are plenty of drink places in the area, from bobas and juices to coffee and teas. I hope Bober steps it up.
Stopped by at about 1pm and the business was empty. The decor is cute but could use some steam cleaning. (Not by fault of theirs but it is showing sign of wear and tear) Ordered a supreme strawberry green tea and a supreme grapefruit green tea. While the tea was not too sweet (which was perfect for me as you cannot adjust the sweetness level) I didn't really care for the flavor. It wasn't bad but just average and tasted more artificial vs good quality tea leaves and mashed fruit.
Chic and Instagram-worthy ambiance--super aesthetic and fun for photos! The staff was friendly but hard to understand at times, and service felt slightly unpolished. I got a box of mochi donuts: chocolate, ube, sprinkles, and a caramel-ish flavor. Some of the donuts tasted a bit stale, so it seemed like they'd been sitting out for a while. If you're coming specifically for mochi donuts, I'd suggest other spots with fresher options, since Bober Tea is primarily a boba-focused shop. That said, it's a cute place to hang out and snap some photos!
I dont care for the cheesy decors but when everything is not well-kept, it doesnt feel like customers are appreciated coming in here. Chairs and cushions are filthy, being in a pastel pink color also didnt help. We tried to play it safe by ordering the classic milk tea and jasmine milk tea. Both are water down. Especially, my classic milk tea just doesnt taste right. Plastic-y and rancid as if its spoiled. I gathered my courage and asked to the employee. He wasnt doubting me about that he pulled out the Milk tea Cambro and tested it infront of me, saying its supposed to still be good. And wow what i saw proved me right. The date on the was 09/28. We were there on 10/04, a whole week of premade milk tea as he claimed that it was still good. I was firm enought that he eventually agreed to change me another drink. I got the OG Viet Coffee and it tastes the same as the G7 coffee packet at any Asian market. One star was for the mochi donuts, and for changing the drink.
Man wtf the rudest boba spot. The barista there was so pissed to even work. If you inquire questions she's hesitant to order. Didn't even make you feel like a welcome patron. Forget giving this place business
Bober was opened until 10pm so that was the reason for the visit. Otherwise, there was absolutely no oolong tea detected, it tasted like artificial powdered base. There was also a bucket filled with cleaner left right in front of the ordering counter. Don't waste your time or money here, there are way better choices & a quality Boba supersedes a convenient one.
The interior is super cute and great for photos or Instagram. The drink prices are slightly on the higher side compared to other boba places. They also offer mochi donuts, which is great if you're a fan, and have set menus that pair drinks with donuts. Definitely worth checking out for the quality boba!
ordered the mochi donuts and selected what they had left. this is going to be an unpopular opinion but the mochi donut was just ok. it wasn't as fluffy (skinny circles) like the other ones i've had but the flavor was decent. the place was cute and clean but the staff could have been a bit friendlier.
I want to give this place a better rating thinking that I must have had a one off bad experience. But I can only rate what I had and don't have any desire to go out of my way to try them again. The good. Their mochi donuts come in a lot of interesting flavors. I had their ube coconut which was just ok. Slightly greasy and not very flavorful. The worst was their boba. The tea was ok, but the actual boba was raw! At first I didn't understand why the drink was so gritty. Then I bit one of the boba in half and realized it was still solid raw starch inside. I've never experienced that before.
Have not tried their drinks but their Mochi Donuts are amazing! Service was good , not busy at all when I went I was the only one there , nice low volume music and the shop was very clean and kept up .
I recently visited Bober for mochi donuts and was happy with my trip. The staff is friendly and the shop itself is cozy with some gramable picture walls. The mochi donuts are good and they have a variety of flavors. Each donut is perfectly chewy and has a unique texture that sets it apart from traditional donuts. They have a variety of flavors from classic matcha and chocolate to more adventurous options like ube and black sesame. It changes up so I like to get a variety when I go in, but to be honest they all taste kinda similar. Sugar frosting on a donut with a hint of whatever flavor/toppings they put on top. So you will get a slight flavor to it but I it is mostly subtle. The donuts are presented nicely with the colors and the toppings, making them perfect for sharing on social media. I haven't really tried drinks since I go late and can't sleep if I have caffeine but it's a good little spot to grab and after meal treat/snack. Overall, stop by Bober if you are looking for your mochi donut fix on the mid peninsula. I prefer the flavors/textures here over the palo alto location.
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6 months ago
Ascetically pleasing, the decorations was so nice! And they were playing rock. She was working and did all that drink by her self, like not even anyone at the back!! I understand customer service is definitely Name of the Game (I have15 years of customer) at least say "hello, welcome " here ya go"... but this is a case where proficiency and efficiency is highly valued. She was knowledgeable. read more
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1 year ago
The decor is beautiful, but not well taken care of. Look closer and you'll see everything is dirty. Paint is chipped on the counter, the cursive on the front counter is broken off. This place looks like it started out with great design, but has been through the wringer since it opened. The menu is confusing to order from. Tons of options and add ons, but it was so long that I had trouble figuring out how to just submit my drink. D R I N K S There's a lot of ice in these drinks and I didn't see an option to take down the amount on the offer kiosk. I'm talking about more than half the drink was filled with ice, so it diluted my drink quite a bit over time. The Signature drink was tasty, but the boba wasn't chewy, almost as if it had been overcooked. The description sounds great, but execution is meh. My friend liked her Viet Egg Coffee. The Mango Supreme drink was more tart than I expected. Again, it had a ton of ice, so it was watered down by the time I delivered it to my hubs F O O D Mochi donuts are $1 on Tuesdays, but they're premade and not fresh. If you're a mochi donut fan, you know what that means. The topping seemed fresh though. I'm glad we came to try this place out, but probably would find another boba spot next time. read more
This is my first time in this Bober location, but this chain has been historically my favorite due to the fried boba preparation, their mochi donut offering, their large menu selection, and the cute Instagram-worthy decor inside. My kids and I had an afternoon at a pool so we were craving boba, so when we Yelped places in the area, we were happily surprised to find Bober here! SCORE! Unfortunately, after $30 later (an average cost is $7-8/drink bec of the separate cost for boba), I was super disappointed because the boba balls did not taste fresh! In the past, I remember the boba balls would hold their chewiness, even in an iced drink, but these were so hard, it tasted like I was chewing uncooked beans...in my milky pudding taro drink. HOW DISAPPOINTING! If we hadn't gotten the drinks to-go, I would have brought this up to the one guy who was working there. Even with the giant straws, my boba balls would get stuck and nothing would go into the straws because the balls would be coagulated at the bottom that I couldn't even dislodge them from the straw to drink the liquid portion! I tried blowing the hard boba off the straw, but that didn't work -- what a mess. What kind of super glue boba craziness was this?!! It was a waste of $30. Further, the interior decor was so cute, until you walked up closer than 10'. Then you'd see how much dirt was on each chair and "pig". It was really gross because this is a food establishment. Staff should be instructed on how to clean the seats since they are light pink. As far as service, there was only one other set of customers there (they already had their drinks), yet the staff member didn't greet us or talk to us the entire time we were there, other than calling out my name when the order was ready. Since the ordering system is by kiosk, the staff member could still humanize our experience since he was standing right at the front and not doing anything. It made the place feel unwelcoming. There are plenty of drink places in the area, from bobas and juices to coffee and teas. I hope Bober steps it up. read more
Stopped by at about 1pm and the business was empty. The decor is cute but could use some steam cleaning. (Not by fault of theirs but it is showing sign of wear and tear) Ordered a supreme strawberry green tea and a supreme grapefruit green tea. While the tea was not too sweet (which was perfect for me as you cannot adjust the sweetness level) I didn't really care for the flavor. It wasn't bad but just average and tasted more artificial vs good quality tea leaves and mashed fruit. read more
1 year ago
Chic and Instagram-worthy ambiance--super aesthetic and fun for photos! The staff was friendly but hard to understand at times, and service felt slightly unpolished. I got a box of mochi donuts: chocolate, ube, sprinkles, and a caramel-ish flavor. Some of the donuts tasted a bit stale, so it seemed like they'd been sitting out for a while. If you're coming specifically for mochi donuts, I'd suggest other spots with fresher options, since Bober Tea is primarily a boba-focused shop. That said, it's a cute place to hang out and snap some photos! read more
1 year ago
I dont care for the cheesy decors but when everything is not well-kept, it doesnt feel like customers are appreciated coming in here. Chairs and cushions are filthy, being in a pastel pink color also didnt help. We tried to play it safe by ordering the classic milk tea and jasmine milk tea. Both are water down. Especially, my classic milk tea just doesnt taste right. Plastic-y and rancid as if its spoiled. I gathered my courage and asked to the employee. He wasnt doubting me about that he pulled out the Milk tea Cambro and tested it infront of me, saying its supposed to still be good. And wow what i saw proved me right. The date on the was 09/28. We were there on 10/04, a whole week of premade milk tea as he claimed that it was still good. I was firm enought that he eventually agreed to change me another drink. I got the OG Viet Coffee and it tastes the same as the G7 coffee packet at any Asian market. One star was for the mochi donuts, and for changing the drink. read more
6 months ago
Man wtf the rudest boba spot. The barista there was so pissed to even work. If you inquire questions she's hesitant to order. Didn't even make you feel like a welcome patron. Forget giving this place business read more
Bober was opened until 10pm so that was the reason for the visit. Otherwise, there was absolutely no oolong tea detected, it tasted like artificial powdered base. There was also a bucket filled with cleaner left right in front of the ordering counter. Don't waste your time or money here, there are way better choices & a quality Boba supersedes a convenient one. read more
3 months ago
The interior is super cute and great for photos or Instagram. The drink prices are slightly on the higher side compared to other boba places. They also offer mochi donuts, which is great if you're a fan, and have set menus that pair drinks with donuts. Definitely worth checking out for the quality boba! read more
1 year ago
ordered the mochi donuts and selected what they had left. this is going to be an unpopular opinion but the mochi donut was just ok. it wasn't as fluffy (skinny circles) like the other ones i've had but the flavor was decent. the place was cute and clean but the staff could have been a bit friendlier. read more
10 months ago
I want to give this place a better rating thinking that I must have had a one off bad experience. But I can only rate what I had and don't have any desire to go out of my way to try them again. The good. Their mochi donuts come in a lot of interesting flavors. I had their ube coconut which was just ok. Slightly greasy and not very flavorful. The worst was their boba. The tea was ok, but the actual boba was raw! At first I didn't understand why the drink was so gritty. Then I bit one of the boba in half and realized it was still solid raw starch inside. I've never experienced that before. read more
2 years ago
Have not tried their drinks but their Mochi Donuts are amazing! Service was good , not busy at all when I went I was the only one there , nice low volume music and the shop was very clean and kept up . read more
2 months ago
2 years ago
I recently visited Bober for mochi donuts and was happy with my trip. The staff is friendly and the shop itself is cozy with some gramable picture walls. The mochi donuts are good and they have a variety of flavors. Each donut is perfectly chewy and has a unique texture that sets it apart from traditional donuts. They have a variety of flavors from classic matcha and chocolate to more adventurous options like ube and black sesame. It changes up so I like to get a variety when I go in, but to be honest they all taste kinda similar. Sugar frosting on a donut with a hint of whatever flavor/toppings they put on top. So you will get a slight flavor to it but I it is mostly subtle. The donuts are presented nicely with the colors and the toppings, making them perfect for sharing on social media. I haven't really tried drinks since I go late and can't sleep if I have caffeine but it's a good little spot to grab and after meal treat/snack. Overall, stop by Bober if you are looking for your mochi donut fix on the mid peninsula. I prefer the flavors/textures here over the palo alto location. read more
1 year ago
Luv the decor and mochi donuts! Unfortunately not the drink nor . Boba was not chewy but soft and after taste of burnt boba. Maybe it was an off day. The mochi donut of churro flavor was really good. read more
D1 and I have had this on our bucket list boba spot for awhile, but we weren't willing to go all the way to Milpitas and luckily for us a location opened up on the quaint little Laurel Street, albeit away from all the other shops and restaurants. Street parking out front and on Laurel is your option. Super cute inside, very aesthetic and picture worthy with super cute decor and backdrops. You can kiosk order as well as order at the register, we wanted to order at the kiosk in order to see the offerings. We both opted for the surprise stuffie in the cup and they're super cute @sanrio plushies dressed in Dino costumes. The drinks and the boba were good although we forgot to ask for light ice, as they load it up. She got mango with chizu and I got strawberry green tea. Would definitely go again. read more
Looking for something sweet after eating dinner down the street and found this spot. I saw they sold mochi donuts so the fam and I stopped by. Walking in I was welcomed right away. The place is very spacious and chic. Beautifully decorated with white walls and a lot of flower arches. 2 iPads to place your orders but no one was there so the high school kids behind the register helped me out. I asked what the options for buying Mochi donuts. You can buy 1 mochi donut if you buy a drink or buy 3 for $10 plus tax. I opted for 3 since I wasn't in the mood for a drink. The mochi donuts were behind a glass display. Not sure how long they've been there but gave them a try anyway. I got the taro ube, matcha, and cookies & Creme flavors. The taro ube with toasted coconut flakes was my favorite flavor. Cookies & Creme was too light on the flavor. Matcha was just fine. The texture was the signature mochi texture. The freshness could be improved by having a fresh made batch. Couple more hours and they become too hard to taste like mochi donuts. The next day I ate the left over ones and they were soft and almost moist loosing the mochi texture and having that after donut taste. For the mochi donuts I'd give them a 3.5 what brings them to a 4 is the simple fact I was acknowledge as soon as I walked in and they helped me place the order at the front register and answered my questions. Very photogenic shop and donuts. read more
Came on a Thursday afternoon after work around dinner time. There were a few other customers in the store but it felt empty as this spot is quite spacious! Roasted oolong tea was very toasty with a strong roasted flavor. It was good with the brown sugar konjac jelly. This drink is definitely for those that like a strong tea flavor! I enjoyed it but my friend was not as big of a fan. Didn't see a wok of fresh stir fried boba here like they have at other locations, but maybe I missed it, and their "stir fried" sign on the counter was surprisingly broken already. They have lots of seating and cute decor including 2 large flower arches and neon signs. Definitely an IG worthy spot. Bober is not my favorite chain but it's a solid choice for boba, especially in San Carlos/RWC where options are sparse. Their mochi donuts looked delicious and they do specials on Tuesdays where donuts are $1 with a drink purchase. I will definitely be back for that deal! read more
2 years ago
Mung bean pendan latte is good, but VERY sweet. Wish they could let you adjust the sugar level. I'd just add more milk read more
1 year ago
Great place to get boba in San Carlos! Fresh tea and friendly staff. Highly recommend visiting. read more
1 year ago
I love the set up of the store! When you walk in it is absolutely gorgeous to look at. The menu is easy to look at and they have a good selection of food and drinks! GET THE PLUSH AND THE BEARBRICK BOTTLES!! YOU WON'T REGRET IT! read more
2 years ago
amazing texture mochi donuts, chocolate ones are really great flavor and not too sweet, we like matcha oreo, cookie's and cream, and plain ones as well. You get a mochi donut for only $1 when you order a drink on Tuesdays! read more
Who wouldn't want to take pictures in this cute Boba tea shop?! So are we there to take pictures, or are we there for boba tea? LOL. Well, Bober tea is known for its pink cutesy decorations. Each location has slightly different decorations, but it's all pink and cute. I have been to the locations in Martinez and Sunnyvale. This location in San Carlos is less pink and less dramatic. You should have seen the one in Martinez. That's my favorite. It's SO pink with a pink ball pit and swings in the shop. It's also very bright and airy. You will break your selfie sticks taking pictures in the store. LOL. Anyway, now to the bobs tea itself. What I don't like is that they put too much syrup in boba. Also, the cheese form is just too watery. Tea is kind of watery without taste eater. When we are in the store on August 10th, one of the servers was sitting on the counter where they make boba tea. I don't really mind it, but since they serve food/drink, the manager may want to remind them not to do that. read more
2 years ago
For a boba shop, BOBER TEA's interior is like your are in the hotel lounge. They have 2 kiosks but the server took my order since there was no wait, assisted me, and explained how they could make a reg milk tea to slushies with no extra charge. Their CUP is appealing, the drinks is kind of foamy but they still taste good. I'm coming back on Tuesday to try the other drinks and to avail of their $1 mochi when you purchase a drink. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Wow! Oh wow! This boba place is boba-amazing!! The ambiance is beautiful, clean, centrally located in the trendy Laurel street in San Carlos. The drinks not only were yummy, they were immaculately held in beautiful gem of cups and even included a sugared butterfly on the mango smoothie. My girls loved the drinks, the master of boba was genuinely helpful, patient and above the boba of awesome! Highly recommend for a nice date out (with or without the kiddos), as there is plush seating inside and what isn't better with your sweet kiddos or loved one? P.S. Gotta love the name ... BOBER! We will definitely be back to try the mochi donuts soon (I heard they are addicting ... and my self-control will be at Bay when I return ... not!! read more
Came for the grand opening because of the adorable Sanrio surprise cups! Everyone was super nice about making sure we got a good variety. The donuts were delicious with yummy flavor. I will say that the drinks are super heavy and strong despite going with less sweet. It is a fun tea place but I would only return for donuts next time. read more
1 year ago
We were near here and give this place a try. Place is pretty nice any roomy. Drink is very good. Parking is not too bad. read more
3 years ago
Very cute new milk tea spot! $1 mochi donut with drink every Tuesday. The donut was really good. The milk tea could have a stronger tea flavor but that's just personal preference. Want to try the taro latte next time! read more
2 years ago
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