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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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
Great place for Boba, and all sorts of things on the menu. Great variety, staff is friendly. A great restaurant here!
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.
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!!!!
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.
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.
5 months ago
I loved the ambiance. It was...a bit dirty. The servers were friendly and the food was worth the wait. I loved the popcorn chicken and the fries and watermelon crush with star boba -! Will definitely come back again!! Notes: It's in a sort of sketchy area in downtown San Jose. read more
4 months ago
- came in during fanime for their free topping event - ordered thai tea - tasted like water with slight bitterness and left my mouth with a weird chalky texture - just save yourself and dont get the thai tea, idk if the other drinks are good though - waste of my nearly 8 bucks read more
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Got the popcorn chicken and mango mojito drink for Austin. Got myself some sweet milk tea with boba. Tasted good! Expected from downtown San Jose, though. Service was so slow. It took 30 minutes for all of this...WHAT?! They had it come out all at once instead of one by one, too. And orders that came after ours came out way before? How?! Anyway, I like the minimalist feel of the whole place with neon lights on the name of this boba shop. Clean and big bathroom, too! So, shoutout the hygiene team of this place for making up for the service read more
5 months ago
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! read more
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! read more
14 days ago
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. read more
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! read more
3 months ago
Amazing food the boba tea here is amazing , fries here are crazy the matcha Swiss roll was also good read more
2 years ago
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. read more
4 months ago
2 years ago
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. read more
8 months ago
Great place for Boba, and all sorts of things on the menu. Great variety, staff is friendly. A great restaurant here! read more
1 year ago
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. read more
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!!!! read more
2 years ago
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! read more
1 year ago
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. read more
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. read more
A nice, small spot with really good popcorn chicken at SJ downtown. There aren't a lot of seatings and the service was straightforward. I got a mango green tea and spicy popcorn chicken. Not sure if it's because it's in downtown and close to SJSU, but this was on the pricey side (around $16 total). I think the popcorn chicken was worth it though considering the proportion is decent. The popcorn chicken comes with a sauce and was so crispy and juicy! It was one of the best I've had and steaming hot when I got it. However, if you get it in spicy, be aware that the chili powder can be really spicy! I enjoyed the flavor but it was too spicy for me after eating a few. The mango green tea was refreshing and solid. Overall, pretty nice place for some refreshments. read more
5 months ago
2 months ago
Came to grab a snack around 330 and the lobster balls hit the spot. The sauce was super good and has a kick, might be a mix of sriracha & ranch! Was looking to try the fish balls but they ran out or it was discontinued. Ordering is quick and you can earn points. Took about 5mins for the lobster balls to come out which i think is reasonable. Every time I come, the place is always packed so it's good for grab & go. read more
A Downtown San Jose classic, often filled with busy students. They offer a wide selection of drinks, I usually order their classic milk tea, matcha smoothie with cream, or their matcha latte. Never been disappointed and the workers are nice. read more
2 years ago
Came here for boba and wanted to try their Roasted Oolong Milk Tea because it's honestly hard to find a spot with a good roasted oolong and I would definitely say this spot did not disappoint! The music in there is also really good and is a nice ambiance, however it is really loud so it can be hard if you need silence to study, but if you don't mind, it's a great place to get good boba and get work done while vibing to the music! read more
With an unassuming name like Breaktime Tea, you'd think it'd be just another copycat boba shop in San Jose. However, they've definitely gotten my seal of approval as one to return back to again and again. The shop is located close to San Jose State so I assume a lot of students like to come here. The vibe is very casual with a small seating area inside. Their drinks here were fantastic. I ordered an Oolong Milk Tea with Boba (non-dairy creamer is used) and it was a solid drink. My partner had a Fruit Tea here and my goodness, it was better than my own drink. Even with half sugar on both drinks, it was still plenty sweet so we advise you to do the same. Only issue I had was that the air conditioning wasn't working when we went so it was hot and stuffy inside. It could almost be a tactic to get us to order another drink, but believe me, the boba here is worth it if you are in this part of town. read more
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Tastes like matcha! Similar to the Vanilla Swish Rolls, the fluffy texture of the cake and cream makes this dessert delightful. The Matcha feels a note-like leafy taste of Japanese's tea. Ordered online with points benefited to discounts, and bopping-music from various musicians and artists. Overall, great services on a quick-to-go. read more
Nice clean little spot to stop by for boba and a snack! There's lots of variety here to choose from and I wasn't disappointed with what I got. They offer non-dairy milk options for an up charge and a good variety of toppings as well. It is a small place but has a good amount of seating as well as a bathroom for customers only (must as for a code). Food here is good my sweet potato fries could've been crispier but they do come with a free sauce, I tried my friends popcorn chicken thought which was a lot better with nice size juicy crispy pieces of chicken (also come with a sauce). There's some room for improvement here but it's not bad at all and I'll definitely come back when I'm craving some boba in the area. This is more of a walkable spot as street parking is very limited considering it's downtown. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Breaktime Tea in downtown San Jose was a colossal disappointment, especially regarding their Thai Tea. How can you mess this one up? For $6.99, It was so watered down that I couldn't even detect a hint of the tea's creamy goodness. I tried to salvage it by adding extra sweetness, but it was a lost cause (well, props to the service here--since they were open to remaking the drink...). While the ambiance here does seem inviting, there are far better options in the area that won't leave you feeling like you've wasted your money and your taste buds' time. read more
3 years ago
I give it 4 stars because of a pleasant service i received from Gina I hope i spelled her name correctly, she has a great smile and warm greetings to everyone gets into the door. Sometimes a great attitude and personality helps the business and also helps to brighten a custom day too, the interaction with the customers makes a different for sure. The drinks and price is in the regular range, their popcorn chicken is tasty I would say. The place is very clean and the location feels safe even it says in the center of downtown San Jose. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
We definitely needed a break time and decided to come here. This place is near SJSU and walkable distance from the convention center. I ordered the mango green tea and the popcorn chicken. There was a little wait because there were other orders before ours. The drink was refreshing and the popcorn chicken (spicy) was good. The popcorn chicken came with sweet chili sauce. They also had a free gift with 2 drinks for FanimeCon. I was glad they have seating outside. read more
Great service! They were able to adjust my drink. We ordered their popcorn chicken, hk lemon tea and mango green tea.. both drinks were so refreshing and the popcorn chicken so good! Will love to come back if we back to San Jose again!!! read more
We saw that the review was good prior to coming to this shop so we decided to give it a try. Upon trying, I realized my classic milk tea didn't have the good tea taste and tasted bland. My friend also ordered thai milk tea and said the taste was bland. We asked to remake our orders again and I asked for stronger tea flavor. Tea flavor tasted to flowery and bitter... read more
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110 E San Fernando St
San Jose, CA 95112
Paseo de San Antonio, Downtown
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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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