We're looking for a place to do a milk tea bar/station for a private event and decided to try daboba. The location is very cute inside, but I think they could use a good clean. We walked in and the crew continued their conversation and didn't ask if we had any questions or anything. After we ordered our drink, we asked about catering and the girl working wasn't sure and, to be honest, I don't think the guy working was sure either. We asked if they do full catering by the jug and he said "yea if you want like a massive container we could do that.." then later said, "so you'd have to bring your own massive container for tea........ and smaller containers for toppings........ and I don't think we'll have enough cups so you'd have to bring your own cups, but we'll have the straws." Uhhhhhh what? So you don't do catering?? It sounds like the guy was thinking they'd just make their pitcher and pour it into our own containers. Also! He kept trying to tell us what day we should do our event based on the staff that would be there to make our drinks. As for the actual tea flavor itself, it was just ok, but the cup seemed rather small for the price. Maybe try somewhere else. read more

Daboba - Taro Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Santee, California

Obsess over boba I had to try this location. Not disappointed at all!! Cute place with lots of parking. You can dine in or pick up. Friendly staff and good drinks. I will be back!!! read more

Pros: * Cute Store * Clean * Friendly Staff * Quick Cons: * Dirty & wobbly tables * Confusing menu Extra: * Can adjust sweetness & ice levels * 2 sizes; regular & large read more

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I love a good Brown Sugar Milk Tea and these make an amazing one. I had the Brown Sugar Pearl Fresh Milk with black tea and it was fantastic. There was no holding back on the brown sugar on this milk tea. It was delicious. They offer a great variety and creative classic Milk Teas. In addition, they offer fruit teas, and yogurt series. They staff members at this Santee location were super nice and helpful. I like that they brûléed the top of my milk tea. This shop offers a good amount of inside comfortable seating . read more

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The boba here is good. They have a variety of options and toppings. I always order the mango frappe. There are mango chunks and it is not too sweet. Sometimes I order the strawberry yogurt drink. It's good. read more

Coolest new spot! I love boba, so I was stoked to see a brand new boba place opening right by my house. Beautiful interior inside with lots of seating to enjoy your boba. Nice extensive menu with a lot of options as well. I got my favorite Taro boba with extra boba and added cheese cream. The staff was friendly and helpful too. Def excited to try the rest of their menu :) read more

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My go-to spot in Santee. My favorite is Wintermelon Green Tea, and I ask for a double jelly, opting out of boba. I also recommend the Mango yogurt. It's blended so well and has mango chunks. Plenty of seating to hang out with a friend or get some work done. Also offers a discount to Active Military folks! read more

This is such a cute boba spot in Santee The drinks were overall delicious. The interior was clean and refreshing. It was giving earthy vibes We ordered the following: * **Wintermelon mt w/ boba (LEFT): -----$5.75 5 STARS So good!! This, in my opinion, was the best drink. Other boba shops don't have wintermelon that is as tasty or rich as this one. KFT is the only location that could be compared for this beverage. *** Coco Frappe w/cheese foam (MID): -----$6.75 1 STAR It had a slightly watery, bitter, and non creamy flavor. The coco overpowered the cheese foam. I wouldn't recommend it. * **Green mt w/boba (RIGHT): -----$5.75 5 STARS This is a classic drink. Crafted well :) * **Thai tea : -----$5.75 5 STARS Very nice! Thai tea was amazing. Smooth and not overly sweet. I would def come here again for these drinks. The service was absolutely great. Since we didn't enjoy the coco frappe, they nicely swapped it out for another drink. read more

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Paid by card. Daboba is in the same plaza as Mary's Donuts and GTM and offers a lot of plaza parking. I went here on a Saturday afternoon and there was a line out the door. The line went quickly but it took a while to get the drinks. Average customer service but cute decorations in the place. I ordered the kumquat lemon, 0 sugar, with boba and enjoyed the drink. The cup lids were so cute! I was able to drink the drink with my party of 5 in the back. I would recommend this place and would go back. I would hope they can make the drinks faster next time. read more

Daboba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Santee, California

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I've been here a few times now and this will definitely become a regular spot for me! My daughter loves boba, and this place makes delicious boba tea and other drinks. They also have a lot of cool extra toppings you can add which makes this place different from the other boba shops I've been to. So far we've tried the green milk tea with honey boba, and green milk tea with the black boba, Oreo, and creme brûlée toppings. Both were great! The creme brûlée was very sweet! I look forward to trying other drinks on the menu. A note on the ambiance, it's very nice and relaxing. There are some cute mini couches to sit on and some tables with chairs. Not a lot of seating, but when I was there the place was pretty empty so it wasn't a problem. I wonder if it gets crowded there, as it seems like a place to just run in and out. But it's so nice there I like to stay and hang out. :) Definitely recommend checking this place out! read more

Daboba - Creme brûlée drink and Honey Golden Pearl Green Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Santee, California

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Daboba in Santee, CA Daboba has entered the chat I'm clearly late on this since there are several locations open throughout San Diego county (Kearny Mesa, Mira Mesa, Rancho Bernardo and Santee). This is a popular bubble tea franchise that originated from Malaysia. I find this very similar to The Alley and they had a great variety of drinks to try! Would recommend checking them out DRINKS: - Strawberry Yogurt - Roasted Brown Sugar - Honey Golden Pearl Green MT - Taro Milk Tea - Black Milk Tea read more

Daboba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Santee, California

I'm thrilled but also bummed that Daboba opened in Santee. I think they have the best boba pearls in SD county so I love that I have access to this location within 15 minutes from my place. However, I became quite addicted to their roasted Pearl milk tea boba at the Kearny Mesa location after they opened that I need to pace myself. I saw Jay, another Yelp Elite, recommend their Purple Rice Yogurt drink so I had to try it for myself. My husband normally doesn't like boba drinks but said he would even order the Purple Rice Yogurt drink. Score! It was tangy, very thick and had a really nice chew from the rice. It was also very filling but I liked the change of pace and now have another drink I can order during my frequent weekly visits. read more

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Santee is kind of out of my way but I was in already in east county, craving boba and found this place on Yelp. I ended up ordering the mango frappe as it seemed to be pretty popular. This was sooo good! Not overly sweet and the yogurt on top was such a great creamy addition to the blended mango. I also loved the cute jar it came in! Service was very quick and the girl at the counter was friendly and helped me in picking something to order. Might not drive out of my way to get to this place but I'll definitely consider swinging by if I'm around! read more

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I'm not a huge Boba fan due to texture but I heard their boba is good. I usually get the strawberry smoothie and it's very tasty. Great flavor and I feel like you get a good amount for what you pay. They have seating with ac to sit and enjoy your drinks. The workers were very friendly and helpful with suggestions. Will visit again! read more

Much better! Attention to detail was back! Andrew the owner responded to my review and offered to have my son and I come back! Back to quality! So happy this place will continue to be our fave BOBA spot Thanks Andrew! read more

Daboba - Viet coffee blended - Bubble Tea Near Me - Santee, California

Really cute place to hang out. Love their boba teas! They recently changed their couches and look even better. Love their hanging plants and ambience of this place to meet with friends! read more

Daboba - Vietnamese coffee - Bubble Tea Near Me - Santee, California

Very solid Boba shop, the environment is nice and trendy and service is good and fast read more

Daboba - Thai Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Santee, California

my girl and I really like this place, literally drive 15 mins out of our way to come here because how good the boba is. Unfortunately when we came tonight, we came 15 mins before they closed because it's a boba place, not a sit down restaurant, and when we arrived to the door, the girl usually running the front was ready to lock up and when she seen us, rolled her eyes hard ASF and went back behind the register. Won't be coming back after that... Not to add, locked the door right after we walked out at 8:45 and wouldn't let a small family into the shop. Honestly, terrible service for something that no joke took her under a minute to make. read more

Their Vietnamese coffee was so good. I'm happy they had a large size. Great customer service. Will be back again! I love their seating section too even though it's small read more

Daboba - My wife on her birthday drinking their Vietnamese coffee - Bubble Tea Near Me - Santee, California

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the drinks are good but the staff is so nice and helpful! I spilt my drink on accident and they made me a new one for free without me even asking for it. so understanding! the music is always so good too, good study spot read more

In person orders should come before online orders. Empty inside but backed up 30 min or more is ridiculous. Help the customers standing in front of you. read more

Good service, delicious boba drinks. Go to favorites are milk tea boba and taro milk tea with boba. Ambiance is cute and vibey!! read more

Drink is okay but I'd like more tea flavor.. wasn't strong enough. Also, their boba is ultra sweet; I'd get my drink without boba next time otherwise I'll get diabetes from the boba alone. read more

Daboba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Santee, California

The service was quick and fast! I enjoyed their iced green tea and it was exactly what I needed after a hot day in Santee, CA. The staff is super nice and I loved their unique plants hanging from the ceiling. read more

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Their ice teas are so refreshing they taste perfectly balanced I always get a 25% sweetness . My kiddos love their strawberry smoothie booba taste fresh they are always super friendly and the place smells delicious read more

Daboba - Delicious & family friendly - Bubble Tea Near Me - Santee, California

The gentleman who took our order was super friendly and helpful in deciding what we wanted to drink. I ordered the mango with yogurt and it was delicious. It's very small inside but decorated very cute. A few small tables to sit at or a few small love seats to sit at. Would definitely go back to try other drinks on the menu as they have so many to choose from. read more

Daboba - Seating area - Bubble Tea Near Me - Santee, California

I love the drinks here. I tried so many different drinks, and I loved all of the drinks. 1. Purple rice yogurt- So good; I love the combination of purple rice with yogurt. So refresh 2. Mango Frappy- one of the best drinks here. The bottle is very cute, and the drink is very tasty. This is my two years old favor drink 3. Brown sugar- all of the brown sugar drinks here are very delicious 4. Winter melon lemon tea- This is my in-law's favor. They did not like milk tea, so this is an excellent option. They all enjoy it. Great customer service. You can call and pick up in the store if you don't have to wait. read more

This is definitely a cute little getaway spot for boba. The brown sugar black tea was delicious! Service was quick and they were very polite. I would definitely come back again to try all of their flavors! read more

Daboba - Black Brown Sugar Pearl Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Santee, California

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Living in the SGV has taught me what good boba is and Daboba is definitely on par with what I'm used to. Friendly and fast service! read more

THE BEST BOBA IN SANTEE!!! We got the taro smoothie with brown sugar pearls, Thai tea with honey pearls and a strawberry smoothie with brown sugar pearls. The drinks are absolutely delicious and we love the ambiance of this place!!! read more

Daboba - Strawberry smoothie with brown sugar pearls, Thai tea with honey pearls and Taro smoothie with brown sugar pearls. So yummy!!! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Santee, California

I like this shop. This is so pretty and fancy like Korean cafe:) Also good spot to take foto.:) 너무 좋아요^^^^^ 서울카페 같아요 read more

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I'm shocked! I have not found a single boba spot that is as good as Kung Fu Tea, until now!! I stopped by Daboba Santee location and met up with my friend after work because we were both craving boba. We decided to give this place a try and I'm glad we did. When we entered the store we were immediately greeted by two friendly ladies that were working behind the counter. There was nobody there accept for us so we had time to talk with the cashier. She was super sweet and went over the menu with us, the toppings they offered, and made a few suggestions based on what we told her we liked from Kung Fu Tea. They have a rewards program and after 10 drinks you get 1 free! Our drinks were ready really quickly and the best part was it came in a cup with the most adorable bear lid! I wanted to scream because it was just so cute! After the first sip, I was in love. When combined with the smooth and creamy mouthfeel of milk, winter melon milk tea creates an explosion of taste on your palate, so irresistible that this beverage is practically intoxicating. The boba in all of its smoky, caramelized, and chewy wonderfulness is the perfect addition to the drink making it even better. They have an aesthetically pleasing lounge area that is picturesque. It is the cutest spot to come hangout with friends, date spot, or somewhere to study! I will definitely be a regular here! read more

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Glad this place is in Santee. I always get their Mango Frappe (Yogurt). It tastes phenomenal! If you are in Santee, this place is a must visit. read more

Daboba - Mango Frappe - Bubble Tea Near Me - Santee, California

My go to drink is the wintermelon tea. It comes with aloe vera and boba. They offer a rewards program so you can earn free boba.

Ordered two roasted brown sugar with creme brûlée drink, amazingly delicious. I've been think about it since I've got one. Interior is super cute, lots of plants very modern. The service was great, fast and friendly. read more

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DaBoba is Da Bomb. Seriously. I love boba tea and this has by far been the best boba place I have ever been to. I have turned friends and family onto this place and I`m glad they now have a rewards program, because I need all the boba. Do yourself a huge favor and go here and order the Roasted Brown Sugar Milk Tea with Oatmilk. Doooo it. You can get it with regular milk and it is good too, but it tastes extra creamy and delicious with oat milk. Addicting, not too sweet, amazing. Staff is always friendly and service is quick. Interior is cute. It really is my favorite spot for a treat now. read more

Delicious and very authentic boba. The decor is lovely inside. This is our favorite boba shop in East County. Favorites for our family are: Ivan's Peach Oolong Tea Roasted Brown Sugar Pearl Fresh Milk Mango Frappe (great for the kids!) read more

Daboba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Santee, California

Favorite boba place! The drinks are really tasty, whether it's a sweet drink or typical milk tea. The best thing about Daboba? It's da boba!!! The boba is really spectacular. The flavor and texture is the best I've had. It really puts this place over the top! read more

Daboba - Roasted Brown Sugar Pearl Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Santee, California

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I came back here for another chance and ordered the purple rice yogurt, avocado smoothie, and taro smoothie. Every single drink was inedible! The purple rice yogurt was so sour and hardly had any rice in the drink itself. I had to even wait 30 extra minutes for the yogurt to be made and this is what I get? The avocado smoothie was so thin and watery without any remnants of avocado. The taro smoothie didn't even taste like taro! I only tasted ice. The boba was burnt and unpleasant to chew on. I thought maybe Santee Daboba would redeem itself, but I know for sure now I will never pay a visit to this establishment ever again! read more

Daboba - Receipt - Bubble Tea Near Me - Santee, California

Daboba is one of my favorite places to get boba. I'm quite picky about boba texture and flavor but this place gets it right every time! My favorite is the mango yogurt drink with boba. read more