Great tea and service! The drinks are consistently delicious and the staff is always friendly and efficient. Definitely my go-to spot whenever I'm craving tea. read more

Chicha San Chen - Bubble Tea Near Me - Fremont, California

Very good service and the drinks were amazing! The space was also very nicely set out!

Just tried and had such a great experience, workers work fast and are really nice. I ordered their most popular bubble milk tea and it definitely lived up to the hype. The tea itself was super fragrant and smooth, and the boba was perfectly sweet and chewy, honestly one of the best I've had in a while. The shop is brand new, so everything feels really clean, modern, and well designed. It's a really nice place to hang out or grab a drink with friends. Tip: They have an UNLIMITED BOGO special for birthdays with valid ID!!!! Highly recommend checking this spot out if you're a boba lover! read more

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Came here on Sunday around 2pm. Wait was about 7min for a drink. Not bad Got a bubble milk tea, perfect sweetness and less ice. It was too bland for my taste. Maybe if I get no ice, it would be sweeter ? The boba was the best I have ever had though! Nice and chewy. I came here for the boba but hope the drink would be better next time as the price is not cheap for a small drink read more

Chicha San Chen - Bubble milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Fremont, California

I love that they offer unlimited buy one, get one free (BOGO) on your birthday! Show a valid ID and be there in person on the actual day. Service is great. Friendly staff with lots of knowledge about their popular drinks. Honestly, their fruit teas are better than their milk teas. I personally think that their milk teas are too creamy, so the tea flavor gets overpowered. However, their fruit teas are wonderful and fragrant! If you're getting milk tea though, I'd recommend the Cassia Black Tea or Black Tea. Try the other teas like High Mountain Pouchong Tea and Honey Osmanthus Oolong Tea in its just tea form. So yummy! read more

Chicha San Chen - Unlimited bogo (4 drinks + 4 free) for birthdays - Bubble Tea Near Me - Fremont, California

Came here twice. I ordered the Pineapple Honey Tea and the Mango Osmanthus Oolong Tea. Both drinks were refreshing! This place stands out from other places in that they make the tea fresh-to-order. You can taste the tea. It's cute that they have strings attached to the sleeves so that we can carry it. read more

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Osmanthus oolong tea with lemon ($7.70 + tax/tip = $10) was sharp and refreshing, with fresh lemon juice that, for me, overpowered the delicate taste of the tea. Think I'll try it with honey instead next time. Order at the kiosk and watch the screen/receive a text when your order is ready. Interior is beautifully done and calming. Service is excellent. read more

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Big fan of their high quality black tea which just shines through in any tea based drink you get here. So glad they now have a location in Fremont! We generally order pickup through their app which is super convenient. I got their black tea with oat milk and no sugar and my partner tried their passion fruit Green tea. We both loved our beverages and will definitely be returning to try more! read more

Chicha San Chen - Bubble Tea Near Me - Fremont, California

My sister and I visited in the middle of a work day, so there was no line! Still a little wait as the staff caught up with the queue, and I would recommend ordering online if you can to avoid a longer wait time. It was my first time at this newer location in Pacific Commons, and wow the interior was stunning. The backlit mountains on the walls and the stream of artsy moss, so pretty! It's a little funny they're located next to Ume Tea because it seemed Ume was trying to compete by putting a very large pink horse butt at their storefront LOL Mango Osmanthus Oolong Tea ($7.50): Ah, hits the spot. Fruity but still has a strong tea flavor, very smooth. My other go-to is the Dong Ding Oolong Milk Tea ($7.50). I wish I didn't have the habit of chugging good drinks sigh A lot of boba places to choose from in this plaza/area, but I know Chicha San Chen will thrive!! read more

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I normally would not buy boba that cost around $10 but since I'm not paying, I decided to buy a few drinks from here to see what the hype is about. We ordered bubble milk tea and bubble milk tea with taro paste (both lightly sweet & light ice). The tea in the bubble milk tea was quite fragrant but when it came to the bubble milk tea with taro paste, I thought the taro flavor was too mild and if it was not mixed into the milk tea, it was slightly gritty. The boba toppings were good. It had the perfect chew and sweetness which we enjoyed. Unfortunately, due to the price, we will not be a frequent customer. read more

Chicha San Chen - Bubble milk tea with taro paste & bubble milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Fremont, California

Was craving a refreshing drink while running errands, decided to stop by CHICHA SAN CHEN. Ordered a drink via kiosk and the wait time was about sevens minutes. So glad to see that long wait has finally calmed down. Service is great, staff are very kind and polite. Very clean and tidy. Will definitely be back in the future! read more

Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 I almost always get the creamy lemon tart, I've tried some other drinks and while they're good the creamy lemon tart is always super reliable. You can change sweetness on most drinks but not the creamy lemon tart -- their concoction works out really well and honestly I don't think it needs any change except for offering a dairy-free version of the cream! i absolutely love that their drinks always come with handles, and overall cup design is great. They also have samples at the front which is cool to always try out. Service is pretty friendly and they will take your order too if the line is getting long at the kiosks. Interior is always really clean and there's a lot of tables, this location is smaller than the Cupertino one so there's less big tables but overall not bad, they also provide some boardgames here. Bathroom sink is soo fancy LOL read more

Chicha San Chen - creamy lemon tart - Bubble Tea Near Me - Fremont, California

This was my first time at the Fremont location. I've only been to the one in Cupertino and I was very impressed with how fast, clean and friendly. The service was. Granted, I know most of the race does at the Cupertino location, people here were friendly, but seemed to just talk to themselves. Lol it was also early in the morning so maybe they were just waking up. I didn't realize my teas were ready since I was picking up two cruffles text Store at the coffee shop, when I showed the gentleman behind the calendar in my receipt. He handed me my drinks. So I was happy he held onto them so no one else would accidentally take them. My boyfriend had never had this tea before and he loved it!! He's incredibly picky so the fact that he said he loved that tea made me feel happy that he found something he actually liked! Lol I can't wait to go and get more teas from this shop! Along with my afternoon snack from the coffee shop next-door. Check out my review at The Tamper Room, too. Hee read more

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The store is incredibly bright and comfortable and makes you want to take the time to save the tea and linger. And each of the tea is a master creation of fragrance flavor texture- absolutely love it. With fierce competition of boba and tea store in the Bay Area Chicasanchen is definitely my #1 Garen the store lead helped me with selecting a tea I would like and was so knowledgeable and helpful read more

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I'm so glad that I have a Chicha Sanchen location right by my house, and I can truly say that it truly lives up to the hype, especially in terms of tea quality. One of the things that I think truly sets this boba shop apart from other tea places is the quality of their tea, which tastes extremely fresh and refined. Each tea that you order feels like it was made with care, as opposed to being . The tea tastes smooth, clean, and never sweet. You can truly taste the quality of their tea-brewing process, which feels much higher quality than what you would get from most other boba places. Many reviewers also comment on how "fresh and well prepared" their tea is, which truly tastes of natural flavor. Aside from their tea, their customer service is also top-notch. Their staff are always friendly, helpful, and patient, which truly creates a welcoming environment, even in a busy tea store. The store itself is also calming, with a modern aesthetic that feels nice to sit in with friends. The only downside of the store is during the busy hours -- where there are not enough parking spaces. In addition, it gets extremely busy, and wait times can be quite long. read more

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Chicha San Chen opened here 3 months ago where a real estate type office was. Retrofitted to modern theme with 20ish seats inside and 1 table outside. Line forms at front. Ordering kiosks to the right. Didn't see instructions. Just poked at kiosk till I found something I liked. On pricey side. Offerings: choice of tea (cassia black, osmanthus oolong, Dong Ding Oolong) brewed to order with choice of flava (mango, taro, peach, cream, boba...) with sugar and ice adjustments. Sips: mango osmanthus Oolong tea (8.50) light sugar, less ice. -tea made by teaspresso machine, ready in 8 minutes. Mango flava not water, overpowered tea though it was subtly tasted. -came in a hand carry wrap. Most people took it to go. 4.5 stars Pricey but worthy Quality: top grade tea freshly brewed. Real mango flava. Quantity: reasonable. Chicha=drink tea. *Chicha San Chen is a Taiwan tea company. Hey Tea is a Guangdong Province, China boba tea company. Both compete for Mandarin speaker patrons. Chicha has better service & products. Hey Tea doesn't always hire English speaking associates. Would definitely repeat Chicha San Chen. read more

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Chicha San Chen is Located in South Fremont's Pacific Commons Shopping Center. The Taiwanese tea shop is very clean with an efficient ordering and process. You can order from 2 kiosks or from a worker. Once your order is placed, you can see your order number on a screen along with an estimated wait time in minutes till your order is ready (w/a text message alert once your order is ready). You then go up to the counter and inform the worker of your order # and they would then hand you a straw along with your order. The seating is limited, but the long bench that rounds along the wall has a several easy access outlets to accommodate those who need the power. (There are also two small tables outside). -Dong Ding Oolong Milk Tea (Cream) Tastes like normal Milk, with a slight tea aftertaste. It was very mild of flavor but was nice milk. If you like a more milk forward flavor than tea, then you might like this. -Green Tea w/Mousse A nice balance of green tea and mousse foam on top. The Mousse nor the tea were overly sweet. The tea had a flavor I was unfamiliar with. Refreshing nonetheless. -Creamy Mango Tart This drink was more refreshing than sweet. It definitely had a tartness. I enjoyed this drink the most out of the three. The foam added a nice balance of flavor. Overall, the place is very clean, with a decent array of refreshing drinks that are subtle and well balanced. The shop feels like an upscale gallery where you are able to be in a clean environment and watch the staff create and package the drinks. The staff was very courteous when interacting with them, but it definitely feels like a self guided experience. read more

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I got the Green Tea with Cream and Bubble (aka boba), which is a fan favorite. Very creamy and the boba was QQ chewy. The tea itself was fragrant, but the cream definitely takes over as the initial taste. Overall, so good and I enjoyed it. Identical quality as the other Chicha San Chen locations I've been to. This location is a little smaller than the Cupertino location specifically, but BY FAR so much less busy. There's no Lishan Oolong Tea tasting here, but they do have the tea leaves for sale! We got our drinks super quick and there was some seating inside to escape the rain outside. Plentiful parking as well. read more

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So glad they opened a Chicha San Chen in Pacific Commons! The one in Berkeley is much bigger and this place is very intimate and cozy. I stopped by on a Wednesday evening around 5pm and was pleasantly surprised with the amount of people inside. It's always nice when there is a kiosk to order on. I'm a big fan of their oolong teas so ordered the Mango Osmanthus again for my mom, and High Mountain Pouchong Tea with Mango, a new drink that I've never tried. My drink was very light and refreshing. Loved the chewiness of the boba. The size of the drinks can be a tad bigger since it costs almost $9 each (if you add toppings). Love the tea samples that they have at the register, especially if it's a flavor that I've never tried before. We ended up sitting inside to enjoy our drinks while playing Connect 4, they have a ton of board games. It's great that there is a parking lot in this plaza with unlimited parking! Can't wait to stop by again to try other drinks on their menu! read more

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I've visited this location twice and personally can't really understand the hype. I've been to the Cupertino location and thought it was decent. I was happy when this location opened as it's closer. The inside is small but has a good amount of space and tables. When there's a line though, it can look busy but it's because there's only two kiosk to order and the inside is small. Also, I am not 100% sure, as they may have not updated their menu pricing, but I noticed the price is slightly higher when you order via the kiosk versus ordering at the register. I assume it's the small fee they need to pay Snackpass but it's something to keep in mind. I ordered the Bubble Volcano last time and it was a bit bland so this time I opted to try the Milk Tea with Taro Paste and Boba which was even more bland. There was no tea taste and the taro paste did not blend and mix in well with the milk tea, despite me getting 75% sugar. The boba was nice and warm, which is good, but the ice just melts quickly making the drink more bland. Keep in mind, I drink my drinks fairly quickly and noticed the ice was almost all melted within 10 minutes. Overall, service is good and staff are friendly. As for the drinks, I think they're just okay. For the price point of $9.15 before tax and tip, I'd expect a little more quality you can distinctly taste, but it's just alright and very subtle in my opinion. My husband, however, really liked his Bubble Volcano so just depends on your tea/drink preference. read more

I thank Chicha San Chen for opening near my house so I don't have to drive 30 minutes for their fresh, fragrant teas. All the teas I have tried so far: High Mountain Pouchong Tea w/ Konjac ($1.25 extra) - very refreshing and fragrant, with less sweetness. The Konjac topping goes well with this tea since it doesn't overpower with sweetness compared to boba. Brown Sugar Ginger Oat Milk- recommend getting it hot, which is soothing for my dry throat during winter. Creamy Lemon Tart- High Mountain Pouchong Tea with creamy lemon juice, which is refreshing to drink and not too sweet, since I cannot adjust the level. Pineapple Honey Tea (Seasonal)- I enjoyed the pineapple bits and konjac toppings in light sweetness. Creamy Pineapple Tart w/ Oat Milk (Seasonal)- the pineapple bits are too sweet. The oat milk is an extra $0.75, but it helps prevent indigestion if I choose regular dairy. It was fun to drink with the salted egg yolk cookie crumbs, which tasted like pineapple bun crumbs. It is pricey since each drink costs $8-$10 with extra toppings, milk alternatives, and tax and tip, but it's freshly made from high-quality tea leaves sourced in Taiwan. I prefer to go there for new drinks every season. I love how aesthetic their store is, but they don't have a tea tasting room like in Cupertino and Berkeley because it's as small as the Ume Tea store. They do have a single restroom, which is clean and pristine. The service is efficient with their kiosks. I like how they post the expected wait time sign in the entrance. Expect to get really busy during the weekends, including Friday afternoons, since you will have to wait 25 minutes for your order to be ready. read more

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revisited chicha and got the same drink as before but this time it was kinda off. mostly just tasted like cream/milk, barely any tea coming through. felt like the tea flavor just disappeared. a bit inconsistent compared to last time, which is a shame because it was good before. read more

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Yummm! First time trying Chicha Sanchen in person. I've always had sips from friends drinks but this was my first time getting the full experience. The tea is freshly brewed and definitely authentic. The taste and quality shines through!!! The mousse was also really delicious with the tea also. I'll definitely be frequenting this place. Be prepared to wait a little because as mentioned, everything is made from scratch! read more

Chicha San Chen - Ding Dong Oolong Tea with Mousse - Bubble Tea Near Me - Fremont, California

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This Fremont location is not on par with the rest of their locations. I love CSC and have been to a lot of their Southern California locations + Cupertino. All of them are within variance in terms of flavor profile. This Fremont location always tastes off or watered down. I've gone here at least 3 times and some of my other friends who also are huge CSC fans said the same thing. You are seriously wasting your money going here. Just go to the Cupertino location instead. You won't be disappointed. Management needs to double check their recipe here, or corporate needs to call in and figure out what's going on or something. read more

So happy Chicha has another location! Their teas are always freshly brewed and the pearls are nice and chewy and the right amount of sweetness. I usually order the house milk tea which is a delicious black tea! Order via the kiosk or with a staff member. There's some seating inside, but may be hard to find a table since it can be busy. May have to wait a while for your drink, since the teas are freshly brewed. read more

Chicha San Chen - house milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Fremont, California

I'm officially convinced...Chicha San Chen is a top‑3 bubble tea spot right now. The difference is immediately noticeable, and it starts with their teapresso machines. This isn't some marketing gimmick; the precision and calibration genuinely elevate the tea itself. Do yourself a favor and just order a straight green tea, perfect (their recommended sweetness level). No toppings, no distractions. It's shockingly good: clean, aromatic, and layered, with a freshness and clarity that oozes quality in its most stripped‑down form. That's how you know the fundamentals are dialed in. Yes, they're firmly in the premium tier, and prices reflect that. But if you actually care about tea, not just sugar and boba, this is absolutely worth it. You're paying for craftsmanship, not shortcuts. For quality‑driven tea lovers, this is the spot. read more

This is a relative new location for this Taiwanese chain tea stations . The quality and taste are excellent. They measure the tea leaf one by one then brew the tea for each cup . It has a kiosh for you to place order . There are also paper menu and a cash register. We tried some sample of the black tea with cream . Then one of us orders the hot black tea with cream . I ordered the ice mango osmanthus oolong tea . The fruit flavor blended in well with the rich oolong tea . It was delicious. Would definitely come back to try the other flavors on the menu . This is one of the best Taiwanese tea in the Bay Area ! read more

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Fresh and refreshing boba teas made to order. Been liking their lemon sour yougurt drinks they have. Their bobas are really good here too could just a cup of just boba from them and I'll be happy. Been here twice already and will come back again when I want a milk tea type boba read more

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place is ok and service is quite fast. i have been here many times here but i feel their drinks are a bit sweeter than other chicha san chen stores. one day they have ginger drink and seriously it was so good but too bad that only seasonal. can you make it as a regular drink instead of seasonal??? read more

Chicha San Chen - Bubble Tea Near Me - Fremont, California

Chicha in the bay area let's go! I have waited in line for an hour in the SoCal location once previously so decided to check out their NorCal offering. The little strings and interior decor is classically pretty and they have a whole organized system where you can see estimate wait time. Were the drinks good? Yes decent with light tea aromatics Is it $9 good? (the classic bubble milk tea is legit $8.75) Nah Bay Area has no shortage of delicious boba that doesn't charge as premium of pricing read more

Chicha San Chen - Bubble Tea Near Me - Fremont, California

Pricier than most Bay Area bubble tea place n but the with the decor and quality, make sense. read more

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best thing about fremont is no line and plenty of seating! Not much I can add to Chicha San Chen really. read more

Tea is nice and smooth and the sweetness is a good amount. I would suggest choosing the "perfect" sweet level and it's not as sweet as other boba shops. I'd be careful holding your drink with the carrying cup holder. While waiting for my drink, I saw a man swinging his drink carelessly and it just fell to the floor in the parking lot. I went with the classic milk tea with boba and it was delicious. The boba was soft and the cream didn't over power the drink. I picked light ice and it truly was light ice. There's some small tables inside and some outside so you can sit and enjoy your drinks. The shop itself is on the small size but the drinks were finished fast and you can also order online for pick up. read more

Chicha San Chen - Milk tea with boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Fremont, California

Definitely order ahead because their drinks take longer to make! They use a teapresso machine I've never seen before which was interesting. I appreciate that the tea is brewed fresh for each drink. We tried the oolong tea with cream and boba, and the green milk tea with taro balls and taro paste. Both were really good. I would probably avoid the cream drinks next time since it felt a bit heavy, but the boba texture and flavor was good. The jasmine tea with taro was a combo I hadn't tried before, but we ended up enjoying it! Their "perfect" sweet level was just right and not too sweet. The drinks here average $9, more if you add any milk substitutes or extra toppings. Personally it's too expensive for me for a boba so this will have to be a special treat once in awhile :) read more

Chicha San Chen - Bubble Tea Near Me - Fremont, California

Ordered high mountain tea with cream, it's overpriced and they gave me so little crema for $7.5 (after taxes $7.85), refer to my photo. The boba tea was pricey too, $9.10 after added boba. It's a prestige drink with high price, welcome to Bay Area. read more

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The lemon and mango condense milk was a pleasant surprise. The dong ding milk tea was on point as usual. Somehow like the Fremont branch a lot more than south bay's. Service was quick. Ambience is perfect to chill with friends read more

Chicha San Chen - Lemon and mango condensed milk - Bubble Tea Near Me - Fremont, California

Great ambiance. Solid boba drinks. Cool tea machines. I've only tried a few drinks here. Everything from the lemon and condensed milk series. Perfectly tart. Not too sweet. Their boba balls are light and pillowy. It's been super fresh every single time. Can't wait to try all their taro drinks. read more

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I was SOOOO excited when I saw that this location is finally opened (they took their sweet time remodeling) as frequenting the Cupertino location is quite a trip and a super long wait. HOWEVER, this location does not seem to have tea tasting... Still utilizes 2 self service kiosks (brownie points for not charging a convenience fee). Strange how you can't simply add toppings via the kiosks... you can order with a human and they speak Mandarin :) If you want to create your own drink: Tea base is $6.25 Flavor is $1.25 each Toppings are $1.25 each But in general, preset drinks are in the upwards of $7-$8 They legit take 7 to 11 minutes to make each drink... for my drink (iced peach oolong), it took 11 minutes. And there's a hair, ew. Compared to the Cupertino location, the quality is way down. For example, I specified light/less ice as well as sweetness and it was HECKA sweet to the point that you can barely taste the tea. Props to continually providing samples of their teas in cute mini white cups and for continuously refilling as customers take them. Modern decor with lots of chairs, tables and booths to pick from. Lucky number 8 because there are 8 indoor tables (intentional?). There's also 2 outdoor seating of their own. One all gender neutral restroom where all the heat goes... super hot and clean in there but nicely remodeled. Will I come back? I have the benefit of doubt and will try again if in the area. I am deeply hoping they are just in the trial and error phase. I am so proud to be Taiwanese :) Thank you Chicha San Chen for representing such a beautiful island and culture!!! read more

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We visited this Chicha San Chen today for the 1st time today! My sis and I are glad that we now don't have to travel all the way to Cupertino to get some Chicha San Chen now. Ordering was easy as I just ordered online before we drove over there. Our drinks were already for us when we got there. We both got the Dong Ding Milk Tea w/ Taro Balls. I got it with perfect sweetness while my sis got the light sweet. The drinks were delish. I can taste the tea flavor, and it was creamy. It was sweet enough for me. I know the Cupertino location can never make it sweet enough. Our only gripe is that the taro balls were a bit hard to suck up because of their shape. Lol The place looks very modern and clean. Plenty of seating. The staff were friendly. I'm looking forward to go again to try their other drinks! :) read more

Chicha San Chen - Dong ding milk tea with taro balls - Bubble Tea Near Me - Fremont, California

Okok, despite popular opinion, I thought this place was just slightly above average. Maybe it was just too hyped up, so I had high expectations. We got the black milk tea and oolong milk tea with perfect sweetness. The sweetness was just right for my taste, so they def catered to the Asians preferred level of "not too sweet" :) both drinks had strong tea taste, but the creamer they used didn't have that rich creamy mouthfeel. The oolong milk tea tasted kinda bland actually. But I did like the black milk tea more and the boba was great and had a nice chewy texture. I do love their to go packaging with the handle. It's super cute and convenient to carry around. Would I pay $8 for a drink here again? Maybe if I was in the area but I wouldn't wait in line for it. TLDR - I would've given it 4 stars if they used better creamer and I only liked 1 drink out of the 2 we got. read more

Chicha San Chen - Bubble Tea Near Me - Fremont, California