Friends and I came here because it was late, and they were the closest boba place that was still open. I ordered a Taro Snow, which came out like a slushy. It was a bit deceiving, because they had a section for slushies too. One friend ordered a slushy and her drink came out creamer than mine! We ordered popcorn chicken too which was good, but not great. I might give this place another shot and order something different next time. But, if you're craving boba at a late time or just need a good place to go chill with friends, this isn't necessarily a bad spot to go to. Just hoping that my next experience will be better than the last. read more

This place is ok. It good not ba just average. Service is friendly and helpful but drinks aren't that great

This place is soooo cute and the drink I got is delicious. I got the strawberry colada and it was so good. They have a cute sitting area where you can take off your shoes and sit on the pillows provided. The staff was also very nice!! read more

Jose is amazing, I have caffeine sensitivity. He Recommend me an amazing drink that I now order weekly.

I've always visited a little boba restaurant with the exact same name in Rowland Heights, so when I noticed this pop up when I asked for a Siri search of late-night boba places, I decided to visit this place! It's remarkably different from the one in Rowland Heights, especially when it comes to the vibe in the area. The menu was slightly different, but I've always loved tofu so I ordered it. I was disappointed because the tofu was cold and hard, and the chicken wasn't the best either. On top of that, it was extremely crowded and noisy and definitely not an ideal place to study. The furniture was also on the older side, and some of the rips and tears made seating uncomfortable. None of the tables (the available ones, at least) were clean, and they were covered in little crumbs. Next time, we'll stick to the drinks. read more

Dragonfly Tea Bar - Bubble Tea Near Me - Orange, California

I've been going to this location ever since it was a Lollicup (2011?) and it's the closest boba shop to my house. This place is not bad for being all the way in Orange, but the rising competition has been beating it down. Okay, I hate this parking lot almost as much as I hate my high school's, mainly because it's mostly students that drive here. It's almost always packed (that In N Out line...) so I park outside 24 hour most of the time. The darker ambiance is quite unique in this part of Orange and it has a cafe/study spot vibe. Usually I come here to just pick up a drink and leave since it can get crowded (especially at night) and there are a lot of students that (loudly) spend their time here. There are outlets if you plan to study or do work here. I only order milk teas and regular teas with boba. First, there's a large variety of drinks, however the drinks are expensive for what you pay for. $5 for a small milk tea flavored with syrup is really a fail when I can get the same drink (that tastes the same) at 85 degrees for more than a dollar cheaper. I also can drive farther to 7 Leaves to get a drink that is brewed and made without flavored syrup for more than a dollar cheaper as well. The only food I order from here is popcorn chicken, which is good, although it can take a while. The only reason why I come back is when someone asks me to go here, or I want thai tea (since 85 degrees doesn't sell it). Otherwise, there are a TON of other local boba shops that outshine Dragonfly. read more

update: management kindly contacted me about wifi and they said they fixed it! thank you so much Dragonfly Team for being so responsive!

Right when you walk into the building you automatically feel welcomed. The employees welcome you with a smile and a "hi, welcome!" The boba is slightly bigger than most places i've been to, and not as squishy as other boba shops, but that's how I like mine. If you are looking for more firm/less squishy, and slightly bigger sized boba, this is the place for you! I've been to so many boba shops, and this is by far my ABSOLUTE favorite. I will drive 40 minutes out of my way to go to this specific boba shop. read more

A lot of room to study, but a little too loud for me. Recommended for those of you that can tune things out easily! :)

Drinks were very nice! Kind of loud and not very well-lit if you plan on studying here though.

This place is a great spot to either study or have a chill hang out at night. I came around 1 and the place was still full. You had people studying, some talking, and the music was pretty quiet to accommodate the mood. Lots of tables/seats. I wanted to give this place a 4 star because of their service and atmosphere but the drinks didn't do it for me. I got the taro milk tea with boba ( promotion=buy one, get one for $1) it was a great deal but it the boba just lacked flavor. I feel spoiled that every boba place now has honey boba as their default boba, so when you just have plain boba it's just not that good anymore. The drink it self was too powdery and the portion, small for what you pay. I went to the restroom and it was pretty gross as well. Besides that 3 stars for an all right experience! read more

A variety of flavorful selections, all customizable with different kind of jellies and drink styles to choose from: latte, tea, smoothies etc. I loved my taro milk bubble tea. It taste just like the plant itself and the sweetness is just how I like it to be, not too sweet but just enough. Idk if it's made from the real plant or it's powder form, but it's good. read more

Dragonfly Tea Bar - Taro Milk tea, Vanilla, and coffee bubble tea. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Orange, California

How dare you call this a TEA place! The drinks that they put out are more close to sweetened water. Absolutely terrible and such a shame that this is the only boba place in the Orange area. When I have a craving for tea and have no other option but to come here, I have to get my drinks made with black tea (to cut the sweetness and add more of a tea flavor) and half sweet. Most of the time, half sweet is still too sweet, so I end up going back home to water it down... If you want some REAL good tea, go to Garden Grove. read more

Cool place to get a super late night boba run. Wouldn't recommend for ppl to study here though unless really desperate to get out the house. Sketchy things happen late at night...avoid at all cost if you're studying...such a distraction lol. On the bright side they make good slushies! read more

Dragonfly Tea Bar - Bubble Tea Near Me - Orange, California

LITERALLY the best boba i've ever had so far. The boba was perfectly soft and wasn't too hard and chewy. I got the iced Thai boba tea and I have not stopped thinking about it since lol! Great ambiance too! I am definitely looking forward to going again soon! read more

Pretty quick service. Good drinks, fairly priced. Free WiFi, no password. Printer available for guests. One tip: If you pay by card, that's how they get your name to call you when your order is ready. read more

Great tea place. Came here for the late night boba cravings with my girlfriend and the cashier working around 1am was super helpful and friendly. Appreciate the patience and explaining the menu to us. This place has some nice daily deals and a loyalty card, which is a plus. Wish there was one closer to us! (From Long Beach) but it is worth the drive. read more

Dragonfly Tea Bar - The mango green tea with boba is really good - Bubble Tea Near Me - Orange, California

I love the place especially the popcorn chicken!! My only bigggg complaint is that you guys NEVER answer the phone. All i want to do is call ahead my order of popcorn chicken so I dont have to wait 25 minutes when I get here. Ive tried calling ahead my order at least 5 times and I still have never gotten an answer. Today, I literally called while I was here and watched you guys completely ignore the phone call 3x in a row. Please just answer..... or take off your phone number!! read more

It's impossible to order anything from this restaurant. They dont answer any of their online orders or answer their phone ever.

Had to wait 5 minutes without being greeted by any of the staff. Didn't have change for a $10 bill. Ordered a Thai tea with boba and the Thai tea just doesn't taste right. Never going here again. Do not recommend. read more

Amazing little place to either study or catch up with someone. We were traveling through town and happen to stumble on this little gem. Service was amazing. Drinks were just as amazing too. read more

Dragonfly Tea Bar - Strawberry Colada and Taro slush with boba. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Orange, California

I called around 9pm to place a phone order for pick up. Surprisingly they answered! But then I had to change my phone order and all of a sudden they aren't taking calls. The phone would pick up then hang up. I called 7X and not one of the calls got answered. I am super disappointed with the lack of professionalism in just picking up a phone! Decided to go to the Rowland heights location since I wasn't able to reach them. Disappointing to say the least! read more

Five stars because of this place's hours. Otherwise, the food and drinks are about a 4/5. If your going to order food, make sure to do it by 2:30(?) since they'll close the kitchen after that. I love places that do really cool drink flavors (that are good). Great for late night munchies and just somewhere to go. read more

Dragonfly Tea Bar - Bubble Tea Near Me - Orange, California

Perhaps it was an off night but this was clearly not a good effort. I walked in after wanting to try it for a while no and my first instincts were to turn around and go next door. Ordered the mango chicken which came out less than attractive covered in sesame seed. Ordered the dumplings and was told they didn't have them, then I elected for the chicken rolls...... yeah they came out black as asphalt. The mound of mushy over cooked rice is better suited for people with no teeth. As it was more paste. And changing the radio station is getting annoying. As I look around clearly there is a reason there is only tea in front of other guests and not food. And personal hygiene seems to be an issue, kind of like the quality of the food, it just wasn't there. read more

I wish there was a place like this closer to where I live! This is your regular boba place but they're open late every night, which is ideal for studying students. I stopped by around midnight on a Thursday and there was about 4-5 other people inside as well, most of which on their laptops or reading. There's a lot of seating but it can get very crowded in the afternoons when high schools in the area get out. As far as food and drink, it was average. We got a milk tea with pudding, mango me with boba, and the popcorn chicken meal with rice. The chicken okay, it was not as good as tapioca express and had a little too much breading for my taste, but I enjoyed my milk tea. read more

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The first time I came to check this place out was to try their Milk Tea Boba, due to the reviews on Yelp. The place was a little packed but there's enough space for everyone. The milk tea was pretty good, also considering it was my first time trying boba in general. When I came I also noticed they had a printer which could be used by the customers. The next time I came it was with the intention of using their printer. When I arrived we purchased their mocha blended drink with boba. I would buy their mocha again but without the boba next time. I tried using the printer and even downloaded everything it required in order to use, probably took an hour just setting up my netbook to the printer just so it wouldnt work in the end which was very disappointing. If i go back it'll be to try their mocha again not their printer. read more

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They should not offer free printing if they won't load the printer with more paper when the paper runs out.

Does the job for not having to drive to Garden Grove, they are open really late daily. My go to is Coconut Caramel Smoothie.

I love this place live for how late it closed I wish they had different lids because the nails on chalkboard noise when it rubs against the opening is horrendous read more

Love this place. Open late at night when everything else is closed. Definitely recommend the popcorn and mango chicken!

I don't appreciate people lying .. I live in the area for 20 years and I remember when this place opened .. the guy working there told me he's been there for 11 years and I know that can't be possible and he didn't give me the free drinking like I usually get it with the stamp card ... Everyone is new and they do things how they want .. it's kinda annoying .. also they use to give a cash discount then they took it away and then another day they brought it back .. not consistent ... this place fell off read more

This place is a dream come true for working owls. I've spent many a 3am working in retouching or layouts for my photography. The boba and drinks are goo, and their popcorn chicken was delish. Folks are nice and there are usually a trail of locals hanging out, including students. read more

Since Dragonfly Tea Bar closes at 2am on weekdays and 4am on weekends, I am ensured that my boba cravings can be satisfied at any time of day. However, outside of this convenient fact, the drinks are average in taste. Berry Terrific ($4.10)- A respectable drink composed of strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, and boba. A bit on the sour side for me. The boba here is inconsistently made--from their sizes to their taste, they change daily, it seems. Coco Almond Tea Milktea with boba ($4.10)- Full of almond flavor, but leans heavily on the sweet side. "The house favorite." Rainbow Tea ($4.10)- Might as well be called diabetes. Suh-weeeet, in a bad way. Contains strawberry, peach, and mango. With these ingredients, I would've thought it would be sour, but there was sugar overload. Mangoholic ($4.10)- I was told this concoction is it's most popular and I can see why. A refreshing drink made up of mango and blueberry. Popcorn Chicken ($3.99)- I appreciate an extra fried and extra battered piece of chicken, but Dragonfly Tea Bar takes this to another level. I'm unsure if this is a bad thing, but it can't be good, healthwise. Eat at your own peril. ------ Conclusion: Not terrible and not outstanding either. It's very comparable to TapEx, but with a cooler, hip feel. They also seem to have a much larger menu that emphasizes food more than most boba places. Yogurt, smoothies, slushy iceys, coffee, traditional teas, signature blends, and latte's can all be found here with your typical add on's too. Offers daily combo specials with food and a drink at an affordable price. Extra Notes: -Accepts credit card -6% off cash orders and 5% when you call ahead -Free drink on your birthday! -Free WIFI--it gets awfully loud though, not sure how people can study -No tables outside -Dark lighting, except at the booths -Decor is an Asian, garden theme -The fact they close late is what makes them most special -Kind and suggestive employees -Hate the setup of this tea bar, the line is awkwardly where most people dine -Parking could be crowded--in same plaza as innout -Restroom could be cleaner read more

This was a hard debate... 2 or 3 stars... I decided to go for 3 barely... This place is incredible in many ways; some good, some not so good. The Good: *The lychee tea was good from the sample spot *The lychee slushie was pretty good *My coworker liked his pearl milk tea *My coworker liked the taste of his popcorn chicken a lot The Bad: *My coworker got a mini portion of popcorn chicken for his order. It was a lot more expensive than anywhere else that I have been. Too bad it was a tiny portion. *The service was a bit slow. The drinks took about 5 minutes and the popcorn chicken another 5 and we were the only patrons there *Parking is super hard here with this strip mall having a bunch of other places that appear to be super busy as well The Ugly: *This place is covered in dust and cobwebs *The booths and tables were sticky *The booths were cracking *The interior lighting is minimal. At least there is exterior light coming in, otherwise it is a dark/dank feeling joint. So this is an interesting place. I dont see a reason to head back though. I just had a pretty nasty feeling after having been there. They really need to work on cleaning it up a lot to say the least. There is nothing like looking up at colorful asian paper lanterns that are two tone due to the dust and crap on them. Let alone dusty cobwebs trailing between some of them as well. It just tells me that no one gives a chit who works there or owns it about cleaning up properly. It was really GROSS! I have no idea how the kitchen is kept, but if you see that much nastiness in the front of the house... well the back of the house is often worse or as bad. I have seen the cooking save our restaurant shows and some of them are not nearly as dirty as this place was IMHO. read more

this place is pretty good! lots of food and drink varieties to choose from, ample seating (though it can get crowded) and free wifi! Good place to come study or just chat and hang out with friends read more

Annoying. I've tried to call several times during the daytime to confirm their (late night) hours and no answer. I get that their biggest perk is "supposedly" being open super late, but how am I supposed to know that without having to drive crossing my fingers with the hope of them being open?! ANSWER YOUR PHONE!!! (31/100; 2016) read more

I love his place. But now I've come twice in a row. Once at 11pm and once 130pm. Different days. Both times I have been told that their "oven is being cleaned". I get completely sent away with nothing but a disappointment. It's very sad. I'm just trying to get an order of popcorn chicken. Their drinks and food is amazing, but when I've made time to come and get what I've set aside food wise; to order and their oven is being cleaned? I'm very upset and let down. They should be paying for the gas I spend to come here; being they never answer the phone either. Shits worth it, but when you get let down at the door it's not fair. read more

I liked it! The Honeydew milk tea with boba that I got. The prices seemed fair. Will have to go back and try the food. They have a HUGE selection and are open until 4am! Yeah, not making that up! They have a to-go fridge with premixed drinks in jugs for you to take home for only $10. I got the Thai Tea and it was really good! I will be going back! read more

Being Asian and loving sweet dessert drinks I can't help but give this place 4 stars. Most of you have probably tried many boba places... what makes this one stand out is the location hours of operation. If you live in north OC you don't have many decent options. This one is one of the best ones I've tried. It's quality in drinks with appropriate sweetness and size for its price is definitely what puts it over the top. The clean environment and mellow lighting creates a soothing environment which quickly puts you in a comfort zone. After all we get these drinks to relax and satisfy our cravings... If you're sitting at home looking for boba places come to this one, chances are it's open! It's small but not overly crowded. I've ordered many drinks and all of them create a lasting impression worth trying a second time. I just have to try different flavored drinks and none have yet to disappoint. Stop reading this review and head down to this hidden gem in orange. See you around. read more

Quality: The quality of the drinks are average, but definitely not worth the price. The prices run high in comparison to other places, but because Dragonfly is the only boba place around in Orange, they are able to charge way more than they should. Service: Service is okay. If there's something wrong with the drink, they will take it back and fix it. Also, the drinks come out pretty fast. Their customer service can be improved though, perhaps by being more friendly and welcoming. Additional Notes: They place their menus outside and don't have any inside. There have been several occasions where I see people looking for a menu and the worker tells them to go back outside to grab one. The only positive is that it opens up really late. It can be a good study or hangout spot, but it's difficult to study sometimes because the place can get crowded and noisy. read more