I love a good croffle, and I wanted to try this for dessert after eating some Pho at Pho 21. We got the banana and ube. The ube was a bit underwhelming. I didn't really taste the ube flavor, and it was topped with marshmallows. The banana was delicious, and I definitely want more. Overall, the croffles are made to order and are very fresh. Not too chewy and delicious every bite. The service was okay. I got my order quickly, which was good, but I noticed the next customer had to wait a few minutes. It was only one person working, though, and it was night when I went. I will definitely come back for the croffles. read more

HEALTH HAZARD! I recently stopped by Cool Tea Bar to grab a boba after eating at Pho 21. After ordering, I asked to use the restroom and when I went back there, the hallway and bathroom itself were flooded. They didn't seem too bothered by it so that was enough for me to cancel my order and leave. If they let the bathroom get to that state, it makes me concerned about the cleanliness of their kitchen and equipment. Plus, where do the employees go to the bathroom and wash their hands? There's plenty of other boba places in the area. Save yourself a trip to the toilet and skip this place. read more

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So delicious, Cool Tea Bar is definitely one of my favorite drink spots. This time I got their jasmine milk tea with grass jelly which was so light and refreshing. Their milk teas and fruit teas are both amazing and I'll definitely be returning. Their prices are still reasonable and upgrading to a large is definitely a steal given the huge portion. Service is great and they're quick to make drinks. read more

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We popped into this little tea spot for a post Halloween sweet treat after being out and about all day. I was curious as to what a croffle was after seeing their advertisement on the window. They were several unique flavors on the menu, along with a huge variety of teas. We decided on the matcha croffle. So delicious! It's exactly as you would imagine a cross between a waffle and a crossiant would be. Crispy on the outside, flaky, soft and warm on the inside. Topped off with a fluffy cloud of cream and red bean, it was a scrumptious combination. We also tried a couple of their milk teas, the lychee flavor and the matcha, very good, perfectly sweet and the boba was chewy and soft. The regular size held a good quantity of tea, if I was thirstier I could see myself upgrading to a large. It's a small little shop, best for pickup but there are one or two tables if you're in need of a quick croffle fix. Service was very friendly and quick. Overall, this is a hidden gem I'm happy we found and I'll definitely be back! read more

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Good service food and nice workers And very good ambiance small business but good food and drinks read more

Cool Tea Bar - Good - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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This is an above average boba spot. The drinks are tasty, but even with the sweetness adjusted, they can still be a little on the sweet side, just something to keep in mind when ordering. The croffles are a nice surprise! Good texture and really satisfying. Service has been consistently friendly and welcoming. read more

The banana croffle was amazing, crispy on the outside, soft inside, with just the right amount of sweetness from the banana. So good! The drinks were super refreshing too, perfectly balanced and not overly sweet and perfect for a hot summmer. Great little spot for a treat and chill vibes. Will definitely be back! read more

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This review is loooong overdue! We booked Cool Tea Bar for our wedding in 2022 and it was one of the best decisions. Colin helped me set up everything for the catering event and he brought a buddy on the day of the wedding to help us. I couldn't believe how polite and professional Colin was and he was just in high school at the time. We wanted to use our own boba cups but completely forgot to bring them to Fremont where our venue was, Colin and his buddy offered to drive all the way back to San Jose to get us their cups. They even stayed past their time to help us with the long lines because everyone wanted boba. They didn't even charge us extra. The whole day was a blur and by the end of the night, I was disappointed I couldn't catch Colin and his friend anywhere to personally thank and tip them for being there. Post-wedding, I came back to CTB to look for Colin but was told he left for college. Colin, if you ever read this review, we appreciate you!! I highly recommend CTB for your next event. Their drinks are good and refreshing plus they offered the best pricing when I was shopping around. Our guests loved them! read more

Cool Tea Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Its been a while but it was the weekend so I ordered red bean milk tea. Service was fast and efficient. They have tea bags on sale for $12 on the right hand side. There was music playing on background. read more

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Returning to cool tea bar was so nostalgic for me since I used to frequently purchase it from club fundraisers. I always opt for the roasted milk tea here or the mango green tea. The large here is also pretty big. The drinks tasted exactly like how I remembered it back in high school. I was disappointed that they were out of cool balls but the boba itself was really fresh and chewy. There is plenty of parking in this plaza and the drinks come out pretty fast. Overall, I will definitely be coming back when I'm in the area! read more

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Service was fast and easy! We ordered matcha, kumquat green tea, and Thai tea all were delicious. Definitely recommend for a quick, tasty stop. read more

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Order pickup for a few drinks. 1 of them was supposed to be a Thai tea smoothie but got a regular Thai milk tea. MAKE SURE TO CHECK YOUR ORDER BEFORE LEAVING. read more

It has been years since I last visited Cool Tea Bar, but it was just as I remembered it from the high school fundraisers we used to host with them. The prices are still very affordable - only $5 for a regular size (it is HUGE) which would cost much more elsewhere nowadays. I ordered the mango, lychee, and passionfruit green tea, and out of the three, I personally enjoyed the passionfruit the most. While the flavors weren't anything too crazy or unique (tasted more like juice than traditional tea), they were still refreshing and enjoyable to drink. Also, the boba was too soft for my liking, I personally prefer a firmer texture. read more

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My croffle was so fresh and crispy. It's the ONLY place I know that sells boba croffles love it!! Will definitely come back. read more

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great food cool robots! Everyone was very nice and asked if we were okay. It did not a lot of time to be seated at all read more

Cool Tea Bar - great boba ! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Came here w my friends on Monday. Bought the large roasted mt. It lacks flavor and I didn't get to finish it. Was a bit disappointed. read more

Cool Tea Bar - Roasted Milk Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

This place is my go-to whenever I visit my parents. The person working there is always so friendly. I usually get the jasmine tea or roasted milk tea. It's definitely a must-try if you're in the area. The portions is massive. Highly recommend! read more

Cool Tea Bar still a solid boba place to go to. Kumquat Green Tea has always been my favorite here. They still have their large cups for only a couple cents more but I've been sticking with the regular cups. Even with the least amount of sweetness, the drink is just sweet enough for me. It can take awhile for drinks to be made as there's only 1-2 employees working every-time we go but the wait is not terribly long. There's a few tables in there with seating but def more of a grab and go. read more

Quick take: very friendly service Ordered a Kumquat Green Tea/w boba. 70% sweet. Decided to get a large because it was hot. The large is a very generous portion for just $0.50 more. I definitely recommend the large if you are thirsty. The menu selection is a bit limited. The taste of the tea is ok. read more

Cool Tea Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Quick service but pricy for what it was. One regular sized Thai iced tea with boba was almost $9 with tax and tip. The boba wasn't as soft and chewy as it could be. read more

First time visiting this cute boba tea bar. We had lunch next door and decided to pick up something sweet before heading back to work. I ordered the Jasmine Milk Tea with honey boba and grass jelly, and my friend ordered their Grass Jelly Roasted Milk Tea. As always, you can adjust the sweetness and ice levels to your preference. My Jasmine Milk Tea was made exactly to how I enjoy it. Would not mind returning to try something different next time! read more

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Rating - 3.5 Stars Jasmine Milk Tea and Roasted Milk Tea were both very milky with a very subtle tea taste. Both were also 50% sweet, which was actually fine and not super sweet or anything, but I could probably get 30% next time. I remember the Roasted Milk Tea having a much stronger roasted flavor back in the days so this was a slight letdown, but their grass jelly was way better than I remember. Honestly the silkiest grass jelly I've had from a boba spot. Boba on the other hand was very standard in terms of sweetness and texture. With so many new boba shops popping up, it's kinda sad to see all these old go-to spots on the decline, but one thing CTB has over the rest is VALUE. Their Large is 32oz for around $5. So I'd come back if you're craving a large quantity milky tea that offers the best bang for your buck. And don't forget the grass jelly! read more

Cool Tea Bar - Jasmine Milk Tea w/ Boba - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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This place is a pretty good boba place. My only gripe is that the shopping center it is in can sometimes be super busy and parking can be a bit tricky. However the tea here is pretty solid. Honestly one of the things I like about this place is that their large drink cups are massive. If you want to have a lot of tea this place will not disappoint. read more

Still my favorite place to get my Roasted milk tea & Jasmine milk tea fix! Sizes and prices are great, sometimes 32oz isn't enough either hehheh Although the milk makes my stomach turn, it's still worth! Really miss having CTB in silvercreek plaza but I'm glad they have this location as well. read more

My cousins and I ordered some boba via doordashed on Christmas Day. It's been a while since I've last visited Cool Tea Bar. They don't really have much options and mostly milk based. It would be nice if they offered other alternatives to milk. Luckily I'm not lactose... I got grass jelly roasted milk tea. The grass jelly was silky but wished there was more! Portions here are gigantic! Large is worth the cost for the upgrade! Tea was subtle in flavor which I don't mind since I prefer sweeter milk tea flavors. I'd come here solely for their milk teas. read more

The one and only roasted milk tea. The best and most unique flavor. I hope this place never goes out of business. They also have the largest size container that no other places have. Despite many other boba shops with their large size option...none is actually as big as this place. I always go for the roasted grass jelly milk tea...mmm :) if I'm feeling a bit naughty, I go for the kumquat ..but otherwise roasted milk tea is my go to read more

Came here on a Sunday a little after lunch and there is one person working and a long line. The person in front of me order 10 drinks. There really should be more than one person working. The person working quoted about 20 mins for drinks if no one else came in. What kind of business can not afford at least two people working? One taking orders and one making drinks. I really used to like cool tea bar and have been craving it but if this is the new norm as they moved location to a smaller store, then it is definitely not worth coming back here. Save your time since time is precious. read more

Ever since I was younger I always drank at Cool Tea Bar and got the jasmine milk tea boba everytime. I rarely go to cool tea bar nowadays but it is too iconic for me to let go. The boba tastes pretty good alongside the jasmine tea in it. Helps to keep me awake for whatever reason. Would recommend. I don't really understand why they got a 3.7 though. read more

I love CTB! It's one of my favorite places to get milk tea. Their large size is HUGE and I love it. I always get the Jasmine Milk Tea with Lychee jelly. It's really delicious and the quality stays good even after all these years. Parking is usually easy to find. The workers are always friendly and kind. read more

Cool Tea Bar - Jasmine Milk Tea with Lychee jelly. Its the BEST! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

This place doesn't have a whole bunch of customers like the one that used to be in the plaza near Silver Creek. Came by since I was nearby and I regretted it. Got the oolong milk tea regular sugar no ice, there wasn't enough sugar, it tasted really plain. read more

Probably one of the first boba places I've tried so it brings back memories! CTB has never disappointed me and even though there are a lot of options in the area, I still sometimes want their jasmine milk tea lol. I like that the price has also stayed pretty consistent and fair. I remember getting it regular sweet years ago but nowadays I get it 50%sweet. I like that they don't add too much toppings to their drinks which is how I like it. Overall, a solid jasmine milk tea :-) read more

Cool Tea Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Good service? Never heard of that... until Eric served me. He knew my order the second I walked into the door and got my drink out in less than 30 seconds. He made me feel welcomed and it felt as if I was talking to an old friend. His passion for boba is contagious. He almost convinced me to apply. The location is small but more convenient than the old location. I Highly recommend them. They have also helped me on multiple fundraisers and are very supporting and kind. Rate 11/10 if I could. read more

I love this place! There used to be one closeby to the Target near my house in a shopping plaza but it sadly moved to this area where I can't visit it often :( Onto the service- it was pretty nice! The place is still relatively new so there was no trouble waiting in line at all- the cashier was friendly and had no trouble taking orders from my mom and I (even though we switched it up a couple times). I'm all about the sizes here- complete worth it- as their large is gigantic and only .50¢ more! The tea itself was quite tasty (not overly sweet/bland) and has yet to disappoint me :) read more

Cool Tea Bar - Passion Fruit Green Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Cool Tea Bar has the best roasted oolong milk tea! This location isn't super busy so you can always make a quick stop to fix your boba craving. Plenty of the parking in the plaza. Their regular size is what you would even consider a large at most places so you really get your bang for your buck. They also allow you to adjust the sweetness and ice. But even 100% isn't super duper sweet so it won't hurt your teeth to get it at full. I always go for their number 1 on the menu - roasted oolong milk tea with grass jelly. Yummy! read more

Cool Tea Bar - #1 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Service was quick, but on my second sip of my taro milk tea - my throat caught a blanket of powder. I began to realize that my tea was very powdery tasting which made it feel very odd. Never had it like that before - maybe it was an off day, who knows? Drink sizes are big though, so you get good quantity. TL;DR - Fast service. Felt like the drink that day was questionable. Drink sizes are large. read more

Customer service and drinks need major work. I came here w my mom and ordered our drinks the same way I always did at the Silver Creek location, "#1 with less ice". Our drinks came out completely bland and flavorless, mostly tasting like milk. I asked the worker to remake the drinks, and he said he couldn't but told me that I could order two NEW drinks. I've ordered this drink many many times, and this is the first time it came out tasting wrong. Maybe it's asking too much but idk why the drinks couldn't be corrected on the spot. And to make it even worse, as we walked out, the worker chimes in with "maybe next time you can try to order it extra sweet." I can't even fault the kid for that, as I think he was trying to be helpful (he didn't have any malicious intent), but it just came out wrong. My mom and I took our bland drinks home and threw them away at home. Between the customer service and the bad drinks, I won't be returning. read more

Friendly and helpful barista! Reasonable prices milk tea that is huge!!!! We got 2 mil tea that is yummy! read more

I absolutely LOVE this tea bar! I highly recommend this place for any boba lover and jasmine milk tea (order #3)! Shoutout to the guy always in a blue Cool Tea shirt! He has great customer service and has always made my drinks as expected! The only thing that i find an issue is how it is understaffed. Theres been times when i go in for my weekly boba and i only see the guy with the blue shirt working. I cant imagine how stressful it must be to take orders and make drinks without anyone's help, especially when more people start to gather. There should be at least 3 people working every shift bc 1 person can not do it all. Besides that, this would not only be a great spot for boba but also a great and stress free place for the employees. Ps. Give the guy in the blue shirt a raise for all the hard and fantastic job he's done, he deserves it. read more

ordered 2 drinks and took 45 mins to finish. Only one guy working the whole time. Seems like they don't care anymore. No wonder this place is not recommended anymore. read more

My favorite thing about CTB is that the large is only $5. It's $0.50 more than the old location, but good compared to other places nowadays. Most of their things are good, but their pudding is... yikes. I'd say to avoid the pudding. I like their Jasmine Milk Tea but I'd say that their regular milk tea is better. Their milk teas have more creamer than other places, so expect to taste less tea and milk and more cream. Overall, not a bad place for tea but there's definitely better out there. read more

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