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    Breaktime Tea

    3.8 (686 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes, Bubble Tea
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Passion Fruit Green Tea
    Jessica T.

    It's gotten to a point where I literally crave their popcorn chicken on random days. I literally can't survive without Breaktime because it's the only boba shop near my work office, so at this point I'm reliant on them staying open forever?? Highly recommend ordering ahead on the Snackpass app and collecting points for rewards too. Certain days are pretty packed because of the SJSU students and classes. Will definitely be coming back with my coworkers for the foreseeable future!

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    Brock S.

    I got here right when they opened. Place was obviously cleaned for opening. The worker was very friendly, and made the drinks quickly. I always get no sugar which risks the tea being severely oversteeped, but mine was perfect. Ambiance is basic tea and snack place in a good way. I'd be back for sure!

    Hot tea and fish balls
    Jing F.

    My go to place because it's just step away from where i live. I usually order avocado smoothie but sometimes they don't have it and i order other drinks and snacks like popcorn chicken as they don't sell fish balls anymore. The staff are nice. They have several tables for patrons. I usually go online and pick up my order.

    Lychee Green Tea
    Sydney C.

    I got here around 3:30 and there weren't that many people and drinks came out fast. There is also a bathroom you just have to ask for the password for it which is nice. I got the lychee green tea, and it was pretty refreshing. Its more on the pricey side but you get a tall cup. The boba was good but I wish there was more lychee flavor even though there were chunks of lychee. Plenty of tables as well!

    Cheese Foam Tea

    Amazing food the boba tea here is amazing , fries here are crazy the matcha Swiss roll was also good

    Chicken Nibblers on Rice
    Rudrasis C.

    This is our second time at this location. We have ordered chicken nibblers on rice. The dish is amazing. The chickens are covered with sauces, the chicken tenders are crunchy and very well cooked. It comes with sticky rice and sea weed salad. Overall a must have at this location. Definitely will try again.

    Pauline N.

    Breaktime is pretty popular since its right next to SJSU. My favorite drink has to be the Roasted Oolong Milk tea and boba here is actually well made. The oolong doesn't have much roasted flavor, but I still think its yummy and probably one of the best drinks here. I also like the popcorn chicken. You get a lot of big pieces and can choose from regular or spicy. I picked spicy but didn't taste it, so I'm not sure if that's the flavor or they forgot. They also let me get extra chili sauce! I've tried the chicken nibblers here which isn't bad, but it's reasonably priced for a meal. I think the rice is kinda mushy, but the chicken and seaweed salad is good.

    Breaktime Café & Tea storefront.
    Thomas H S.

    Great place for Boba, and all sorts of things on the menu. Great variety, staff is friendly. A great restaurant here!

    Andrew N.

    I used to come here all the time when I was a student at SJSU. I visited this shop since I had to drop off a package nearby. I would like to give a shoutout to Jelly for being an amazing barista and helping me with any questions I ad. Mango Green Milk tea (5/5): tasted a bit tarty but tasted great and sweet. Popcorn chicken (3/5): Despite being hot, it was very dry lacked seasoning.

    Black Sugar Boba Milk and Honey Green Tea
    Maggie L.

    My friend goes to SJSU and we both wanted boba but didn't want to go too far. We looked up what was close and found Breaktime Tea. This was my first time here so I didn't know what to expect but as someone who loves milk tea /tea in general, I had to try it. When I go to new places, I try to get the ones that sound familiar so I compare the sweetness (some are water down or too sweet) but this was just right for me. We got black sugar boba milk and honey green tea. They were both amazing and refreshing, especially the honey tea. They also weren't too pricey. The sugar levels can be a bit too sweet for some so you may not like it too much but you can get less sugar for the drinks so if you do get these drinks. The tea barista was so nice and patient. We stood there for a while since we weren't too sure what to get. They helped us quickly so we got our drink in 2-3 minutes after the order. They have seating, but it can get filled up quickly and the vibe is very cozy. I don't think they have a bathroom but the SJSU library is close by, if you need one If you are close to SJSU and need something sweet or a "break", check out Breaktime Tea. They also have snacks!!!!

    Gabrielle L.

    Still one of my favorite spots! Used to go here all the time as an SJSU student to study years ago and still go here now to do work! They always have such amazing employees and chill music too!

    Popcorn chicken could use some of the five spices seasoning and does not come with garlic or basil like most other locations with popcorn chicken. It's more of a fried chicken texture versus a popcorn texture. It pretty much comes as is the Boba flavoring for the jasmine milk tea had a good chewy texture and a nice smooth tea flavoring.

    Sunil R.

    I have not had boba in a while and a late-night craving brought me here. I got the avocado smoothie based on a sudden pang of guilt while I was ordering. I should have gotten the regular milk tea since I was not a big fan of the avocado smoothie...too healthy for me. They were out of egg waffle which was which was a bummer. The decor is cool and the popcorn chicken was good.

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    Service is quick and the food and drinks are pretty good. It's also close to campus which is convenient. The swiss roll cake is yummy.

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    5 months ago

    One of my favorite milk tea place. If you are a student at SJSU it is walkable distance

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    7 months ago

    Anna was super kind and made my drink really good! Breaktime is super close to campus so it's also really convenient.

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    Do they accept cash as a form of payment?

    Yes we do. Thanks

    Just wondering if they still serve shaved snow bc I did not see on menu but pics that were posted 7-8yrs ago?

    Sorry Amy. We no longer have shaved snow :( Our tea menu is greatly improved compared to years ago and we also have a lot more snacks :)

    Do you have nondairy bubble tea?

    Most of our milk teas are non-dairy. For the ones that are dairy, we also have non-dairy options, almond milk or soy milk. Just let the cashier know you want it non-dairy.

    Does the menu include any decaffeinated / non-caffeinated milk teas?

    From what I saw it does not

    Is the soufflé cheesecake on the menu yet?

    Hi. I think you’re asking about the delivery menu (UberEats, Grubhub, Postmates). As of now it’s not on those menu yet because we make a limited amount per day and only have enough to sell in store. However we are looking to increase the quantity… 

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