If this shop doesn't go out of business soon, I'll be surprised. You add your own boba and mix your own tea! Of course, your drink is limited by the size of your container, but for a boba lover like my kid, I think she filled her cup almost halfway up with boba! The workers were patient in explaining how this place works. There are lots of free parking in the center's lot. The indoor decor is cute in that they based it on Chinese classrooms, complete with desks. Lots of indoor seating available. read more

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Their mango have ice was really hood....but huge and enough for 4 people. Realky good beef noodle soup too. Tea drinks were also very good and large suzed. read more

My son was excited to try this place. He really wanted popcorn chicken. He loved the options to build your own boba. Different flavors of Slushes and milk teas as well as toppings with boba. All delicious and a difficult decision to choose from. We will be back. read more

I love the boba at this place. There's so many options with add your own toppings the extensive tea list.

Horchata drink always hits, the Oreos on top are super good and the boba is always fresh and soft. The cashier lady is always super nice and I like this spot a lot read more

Class 302 Cafe - Downey - Horchata slush with boba w/ Oreos - Taiwanese Near Me - Downey, California

Loved this place but the mild popcorn chicken gave me the worst food poisoning ever. T_T

My fave little pit stop for when I want boba or have that spicy popcorn chicken craving!!!! I absolutely love this location. Clean, great service, and never too packed. read more

This is the first self-serve bubble tea shop I've ever been to. It's nice that you really can put how much ever you want of whatever toppings, and the price is the same. I forget the pricing, but something like $6 for a small (16 oz), $6.50 for a Med (24 oz) and Large $7 or $7.50 for a large (32 oz?). Just guestimates, but, overall, reasonable for what you get. A good variety of milk teas, regular teas, and even smoothie choices. I'm basic, I don't get anything too sweet or fancy, so it was the house milk tea for me. But, they offer you little sample cups to try out the flavors before you commit. I enjoyed the 302 milk tea, the guava green tea, and the lychee smoothies best. But, of course, you can't customize sugar level on these, since they're pre-made, from the fountain. The meal deal is very reasonable ($17). Pick one item from list A (protein), and one from list B (a carb dish). Great for feeding 3 adults and 4 kids. We had the Teriyaki chicken, popcorn chicken (2), fried pork chop, and then the spicy udon soup, curried pineapple fried rice, and also the spicy basil fried rice. Also, a side of Calamari (side appetizer, not a part of the meal deal). Everything was good, but I probably wouldn't order the basil fried rice (liked the pineapple fried rice better) or the udon soup (hard to share, and not anything to write home about) again. The food also came out pretty fast; I was surprised. The pork chop was surprisingly moist and tender on the inside, crispy on the outside. I think I liked this most! Boba was a good enough texture, too. Not the best I've ever had, but definitely not terrible. I'd want to go here again, so much bang for your buck! No pics available, them kids tore that food up! read more

I love the make it yourself boba station class 302 has, first you buy your cup then fill it with your toppings then add in whichever drink you would like. They have lots of flavors to choose from my favorite is the Carmel macchiato and the taro. I love to add the honey boba and coffee jelly if I'm getting a coffee drink. I also have to mention the popcorn chicken is very good too, it came with a good crunch and the sauce they give with it is very good and unique not like any I have tried before. Service is usually spot on even when they get busy. read more

This place is interesting we enjoyed the chicken. Bites they're packed with flavor and as a treat they offer many flavors of refreshing drinks / smoothies with choices of boba, or other jellies to give your drink or smoothie an extra touch of sweetness. read more

Took my daughter and her friends. Easy to order and then you load up your drink. Cool concept and can't wait to go back. read more

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Our first time here, extensive make your own boba selection. They also have some fried and soups available for purchase too. It's in a commercial complex. Cinemark is walking distance from it. It's definitely a must try! 4-16-2023 read more

Class 302 Cafe - Downey - Taiwanese Near Me - Downey, California

The dining area was nice and clean. I enjoyed the food. I had the curry pineapple rice the portion was great for the price. I had the fried ribs and it was just ok. The boba was delicious . The service was impressive the sweet Asian woman was so patient and kind and helpful. She saw us packing to go and brought bags. Super sweet. Will be coming back for the boba on the regular. read more

First time trying Class 302's food and it did not disappoint. Ordered the popcorn chicken spicy hot soup, cumin chicken and pineapple curry fried rice. They have an A & B combo for a pretty decent price. DRINKS They offer small, large and medium. The small size is your regular size boba cup that fits in your cup holder. I love the freedom to pick my own toppings. They also offered a lot of different toppings (no red bean though ). I tried their boba which wasn't too sweet. I also added the three puddings they had: milk, egg and taro. I topped it off with the taro red bean smoothie. Drink was delicious. FOOD I liked the broth for the hotpot soup. They give you a generous amount of popcorn chicken, four huge tofu bits, two shrimps and some fish balls cut up in halves. They also had bok choy and lettuce. Overall, not a bad price. The pineapple curry fried rice was better than expected. You can't taste the curry as strongly but the rice was moist and pineapples were sweet. INTERIOR & PARKING Cozy little place. They had four table areas to sit. It also located in a huge shopping plaza so plenty of parking. read more

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This place is scored an A in health code yet I witnessed the worker in the back and the girl in front touching the already made food with their BARE hands. Funny how the place is built like a classroom yet the food and drinks are definitely below decent grade level. read more

I struggle and hate rushing to decide what to get and knowing this place is a self serve boba place the kids and I love! From drinks to food everything amazing. Even for a place that constantly stays busy the whole atmosphere and service is spot on. read more

Ambiance is always soo good. I have never tried their hot foods. Which, now thinking, i should. But my fave is the topping bar. I love their bobas. Always so perfectly cooked. I love it with the pudding. My kids are obsessed with their popping bobas. My go to drink is always their classic milk tea. read more

Class 302 Cafe is located at Downey Landing where there are many options for food, dessert, beverages, and shopping. 302 is located next to Handel's ice cream and Dickey's BBQ. I decided to stop by here for lunch, as I was working in the area, and was surprised that they have so many options for both food and drinks (boba). The boba drink portion of 302 is a build-your-own boba drink. You inform the cashier of the size cup you want, they hand it to you, and from there you can add all sorts of items to your drink from boba to jelly to custard, the sky is the limit. They also have a lot of different drinks you can dispense into your boba cup from ice blended to milk tea, the choice is yours. I opted for the jelly and custard with the almond milk tea. It was fairly refreshing and enjoyable. I also ordered a spicy udon soup. I was underwhelmed by it. In all honesty, it felt and tasted like an instant udon where you just add hot water to. There was no flavor and it definitely lacked spice. I would come back for this style of creating your own boba adventure. Foodwise, I would skip it next time. read more

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The place had super cute decorations and was super clean upon entering. The staff were also very welcoming and nice. I only mainly come here for their drinks so I cannot speak on their food. Although it looks super tempting. You select your size cup and then afterwards you're basically in charge of making your own drink. They have all of their toppings and liquids on display and you can fill it up with whatever you want. A cup full of boba? A cup full of taro pudding? A cup full of every single topping? Whatever you want the choices are endless. Of course as long as they fit in the cup. You can load your cup wiht whatever you want as long as it can be sealed on top. Warning: they use the sealed plastic lids where it goes straight accross (like in the pictures). So sadly one cannot get away with a mountain load here. read more

Class 302 Cafe - Downey - Taiwanese Near Me - Downey, California

Posted closing time for Fridays is 11pm but door was already locked by 10:42pm despite the fact that Open sign was still on. Not sure of hours anymore. read more

I haven't gone to Class 302 in years! We decided to make a little detour on our way home and get a taste of nostalgia. First off, it's in a plaza with a bunch of stores to check out and explore with friends. It's next to other restaurants/dining places but it was the busiest shop out of all. The interior is like a classroom and it's pretty small though there are dining seats. The cashier section is also small, and there was only one lady doing everything at the front. It seemed really stressful, as she was taking order, refilling toppings, sealing lids, and picking up phone calls! Kudos to her for providing excellent service but I hope this establishment can provide more staff in the front to help out. A medium is $5.75 and is HUGE. At other places, $5.75 is only the drink! Here, you order the cup and can put whatever drinks or toppings you want. You can also ask for sample cups to try the teas as there are soooo many options. There are milk teas, fruit teas, and smoothies. My friend and I love fruity teas so we got the peach green tea which had the perfect balance of peachy goodness and the light taste of green tea. We also got toppings like lychee jelly, popping boba, and much more. The boba here was surprisingly soft and good despite it sitting in a pot for a while (unless they make it fresh to refill). So chewy and so soft. For our second drink, we got taro milk tea with egg pudding, taro pudding, and milk pudding. All the puddings were very jiggly, sweet, and tasted like their names. Lastly, we also got popcorn chicken. I didn't expect much as I haven't had popcorn chicken in so long and just wanted to get the chicken in the popcorn form and crunchy texture. Boy was I pleasantly surprised when I took a bite and got such tenderness on the inside and crispiness on the outside. We got medium spice and it was not too spicy for me. It also came with sweet and sour/chili sauce. So. Freaking. Good. All in all, I would come back if I'm ever in the area but I only have good things to say about Class 302!(: read more

Class 302 Cafe - Downey - Taiwanese Near Me - Downey, California

I had soooo much fun personalizing my drink!! This was my first time trying out a self-serve boba place, I felt like a little kid super amazed at the smallest things haha just like their logo and store name, the decor resembles a classroom which imo is so darn cute! For the drinks, you'll have to pay at the counter first. They only offer two sizes (medium $5.75 & large $6.75). Then you can head to the toppings station (they have so many to choose from!). You can also mix the drinks if you're into that. After you're done, simply go back to the counter and they'll seal your drink for you (: I mixed their oolong (osmanthus) and jasmine milk tea and topped it with crystal boba and taro pudding. It was super yummy but sadly sugar level cannot be adjusted, so it was a little too sweet for me. Customer service was great, the worker was so sweet and helpful! We were having some trouble with the topping covers but she helped us open them, she even offered us sample cups of her own will! Overall had a super fun experience and would def be back to try their foods too! read more

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This place is always a safe go to. My kids love making their own boba drinks and I personally like their salmon fried rice. Sometimes the salmon fried rice is a little too salty but I still enjoy it. The service is pretty good and the vibe is just as any other quick small food spot. read more

I have been coming here for a few years and I've never had an issue until now. The cashier was friendly, no issues with her. I ordered a combo (cumin chicken and fried rice) and I noticed the cooks were not wearing gloves while making the food. At first I didn't think anything of it but when I saw a second cook eating next to the stove/grill, I didn't feel comfortable getting my food from there. I still watched the rest of the process, the guy who was eating, set his food aside, DID NOT wash his hands and began to make the cumin chicken. When he was putting the chicken in the container, he used his unwashed hands to push the chicken into the container then proceeded to grab the remaining pieces of chicken with his bare hands and placed them on top of the rest. At least wash your hands before handling food. I'm not sure if I'll give Class 302 another shot even though I've been coming here for a few years now. read more

Sadly, this location is no longer serving shaved ice. I made the mistake of not checking their Yelp page before making the drive over. I ended up getting the built your own boba. My first cup had a piece of hair in the egg pudding. Upon showing the cashier, she offered me another cup. I skipped on the egg pudding on my second cup. If I known this location did not serve shaved ice anymore, I would had gone to the Cerritos location. If you want shaved ice & boba, I suggest going to the Cerritos location. The Cerritos location has built your own boba and several selections of shaved ice! 2 treats at 1 location. read more

Class 302 Cafe - Downey - Taiwanese Near Me - Downey, California

The popcorn chicken here at its spiciest level is amazing. It's the only thing i get literally have never had anything else here so the score is based on the chicken haha read more

Looking to add your own boba toppings and tea, then Class 302 is the place! We drove 30 mins to come here and my kids loved it. They serve food also and it's very cute, the theme is Taiwan school. The person working there was very sweet and we got to talking about BTS' Suga! It's also in a plaza with a lot of other foods too so swing by and get some boba milk tea! read more

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Nice comfortable atmosphere with attentive employees that will make you feel welcome with a warm meal and the food is good that will make your taste buds sing with joy. read more

Class 302 Cafe - Downey - House noodle soup with a cup of milk boba tea to pair it on a lukewarm day, enjoy. - Taiwanese Near Me - Downey, California

Class 302 is hands down the best place to grab yourself a great boba to your liking. It has has a self serve boba bar to make your own to your liking. Not to mention the variety they have. It you want smoothies. They have them too! The location is clean, has seating. Not to mention the staff is Uber friendly and will help you with any of your questions. One of the owners "Monica" she was even hustling since there was so many people . With a great smile. Go hungry .... There is food that you definitely wanna try. read more

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Might come back to try the boba, but the food was mid. Got spicy chicken and spicy fried rice but neither had any actual spice. read more

Class 302 Cafe - Downey - Basil fried rice, and spicy chicken. - Taiwanese Near Me - Downey, California

Since they closed down the one in Rowland Heights, I have been looking for similar places that serve my fave shaved ice. After a long drive from Long Beach, I discovered that I would be passing by this place on my way back to my home, so I gave it a try. I've never been to this branch before. The system they have is different where customers can just have this self serve boba drinks and toppings they desire. I came here for their food, so I didn't have any expectations on their drinks at all. It was so sad that they stop serving their signature shaved ice. Although their food is comforting, but yea I still miss my shaved ice. The cashier was nice because I was taking my time deciding. The parking was super easy when I came, it's located inside Downey Plaza where they have five guys and 7leaves. read more

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This Class 302 is a bit different from the original one in Rowland Heights, or the one in Cerritos.... The store was converted from a frozen yogurt place... You cannot alter the sweet level of your drink - You buy a cup (5.45/6.45) and fill toppings You want to get like yogurtland, then top off with the tea you want to have, soda machine style ... Food choices are a lot less too... The pork chop with fried rice I got was below par... Fried rice was soggy and salty, the pork chop was fat... I barely took a couple bites only... So if you want a sweet overpriced tea it may be the place, but I guess it is a one time deal to me. read more

Class 302 Cafe - Downey - Taiwanese Near Me - Downey, California

I got the popcorn chicken and fries and it came out to be almost $30 which is insane. The food was good but definitely not worth that much. For those that have not been to Class 302 and want boba, this place has a "do it yourself" boba selection and everything is already premade. Not the best boba spot but I guess it's fun if you want to try out new flavors and mix and match. read more

Service was good and my order was prepared pretty quick. I highly recommend the honey milk tea it has the perfect amount of sweetness. SO GOOD!!! read more

The cashier was very sweet! The food was nothing to write home about since I am very critical about Taiwanese cuisine! The noodle soup was disappointing! read more

A friend of mine always has to make a mandatory stop at Class 302 whenever we're near or simply go to the promenade for this boba spot. Class 302 is a self serve boba bar with many flavors of toppings and about two options for pudding to add into your drink.The bar includes,Oreos,regular boba and different flavors of popping pearls.Toppings are unlimited and you can add as much boba as your heart desires.If you aren't in the mood for milk teas that's no problem as they also have different flavors of smoothies.My friend always decides to get matcha while I also go for the taro flavor. Drinks are super good and never disappoint! read more

Class 302 Cafe - Downey - Taro Milk Tea, Matcha Milk Tea - Taiwanese Near Me - Downey, California

The boba here is so good you can put as much as you want and you put your drink as well even your own ice on how much you want I love this spot I have had there food as well the popcorn chicken was so good and fresh I also had the Ramen spicy. I give them when I get eight out of 10 the noodles need to be cooked more, but it was so good. You could taste the flavor. read more

The girl in the front with the thick eyebrow and glasses working today in the purple shirt 4/5 is rude af. She has a nasty attitude towards people. Never coming again. And the boba lacks flavor. read more

Feeling in the mood for some Taiwanese food, I began searching for some good food and came across Class 302 on Yelp. Also receiving a recommendation to try this place, I wanted to see if it compares to other Taiwanese options. Coming into Class 302 at 8PM on a Thursday night, the first thing I noticed was the theming. Hearing the name at first, I just assumed it was a random name. But entering the small cafe, I realized that it the theming was meant to mimic a classroom! From the green chalkboards above the seating area, the hopscotch art on the floor, and the tables that clearly symbolized desks in an elementary school, the attention to detail caught my eye! After admiring the decor, I looked over the menu and ordered one of their combos with Popcorn Cumin Chicken and Pineapple Curry Fried Rice which cost $15.50 before tax. I then received a buzzer from the cashier, waited roughly 7-10 minutes for my food, and then picked it up. **The combination meal set allows you to pick one item from their protein selection (Choice A) and a carbohydrate selection (Choice B). Though I selected Cumin Chicken and Pineapple Curry Fried Rice, there are plenty of other options such as Fried Pork Chop, Spicy Garlic Chicken, BBQ Chicken for protein; and Rice with Meat Sauce (滷肉飯), 302 Fried Rice, and Miso Udon for carbohydrates. Second note, they don't appear to do substitutions for their food as one of their cashiers mentioned that the food comes pre-portioned. If you have allergies, unfortunately you'll have to select from their premade selection.** Taking my food out of the bag, I was very impressed at the amount of food given! Though at first I thought the popcorn chicken was going to be in a small bag, it was given in a pretty large paper cup with about 25-30 large pieces of chicken. Though the name "popcorn" implies less quantity, it ended up lasting two whole meals. Similarly, the fried rice was filled up to the brim in a large bowl and lasted two full meals. From your typical fried rice ingredients like peas, eggs, and carrots to some items I did not expect like the large chunks of pineapple (about 8 or 9), raisins, and pork floss (肉鬆), there was a large variety inside. The ratio favored the peas and carrots the most, but no other item was "neglected" per se. In the Downey and surrounding areas, a single meal can easily be $14-15 at the majority of places. But because this combination lasted two, price to portion is very high in my book and easily is justified. Do note though that not every item on the menu is guaranteed to give similar portion sizes. If I had to describe the flavor of the two dishes, I'd say...very unique. But though some parts ended up being unconventional, they ended up working out in a way I never would have considered. Beginning with the Cumin Chicken, the coating was light crisp and very easy to eat. Unlike more sharper panko coatings, the texture wasn't aggressive on the mouth which let me focus on the meat. The coating tasted sweet, almost similar to subtle cinnamon, and the pepper seeds introduced a minor kick. Onto the fried rice, the rice had a sweet and savory curry flavor and was subtle! This allowed the medley of other ingredients to have prominence. Following the rice, the eggs felt emphasized and really brought out the best in the curry flavor. Next, the peas, carrots, and onions were how you'd imagine them: Sweet, soft, and tasting like a hint of soy sauce. The pork floss tasted great on the fried rice as well and added a fuzzy thickness to the texture of soft rice. It also tasted somewhat sweet, allowing it to be cohesive with the rest of the dish. All these were typical, but the pineapple wasn't. Because the pieces packed a lot of juice, they appealed to its acidity of the curry while tending to the sweetness of the carrots and peas. Combined with the moist, defined raisins, these two ingredients made a creative and special mix that bridged all the flavors of the dish together. Though it might not sound good on paper, keep an open mind! It tastes better than you think. Class 302 strikes many as being a place to get a good boba. But I argue that it is easily a great spot to pick up a quick meal with some friends and family. The environment is one everyone can relate to and isn't all that distracting. The food was given in large enough quantity to satisfy any appetite, all the while possessing a unique taste. The staff were also particularly nice throughout. If I had to give any advice though, the one thing I would say would be to balance the ratio of the rice to all other ingredients in the fried rice. Though having plenty of ingredients is never a bad thing, the fried rice turned into a salad after a awhile due to the dwindling amount of rice. All of the former said, this experience at Class 302 was a very positive one and warrants a high 5/5 stars! Should you be in the mood for some Taiwanese food and seeking a hip place to grab a bite, Class 302 is easily the top of its class! read more

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Food is cheap and mid. Fried chicken was dry. No wifi for people to access. Is not a good study spot.