Can't say I'm a regular, but I've frequented this place about 5-6x. Seems their normal range of customers are college students that hog all the seating even when theyre no longer enjoying drinks or food so goodluck if you wana enjoy your drink/food inside. My tastebuds were feeling nostalgic today. I was ecstatic to see Honeydew Milk Tea on their menu... To my disappointment there sits at the bottom of my drink the artificial flavoring powder, crystalized. My history of working as a bobarista myself has me very aware of what it is. You see, honeydew milk tea is most definitely not a popular menu item. The powder must have been sitting for quite awhile until I ordered it. The least the kitchen staff could've done is realize how hard and chalky the powder is and grind/mix it for longer, but this is what came out... Do better please :( read more

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

I have been going to Dragonfly Tea Bar since I was in high school and it remains one of my favorite boba shops in OC. It is the perfect relaxing environment to do work or hw at (plus they are open pretty late which helps when you are trying to cram as much done in one night). It is always a very clean spot and there is a good amount of seating despite the shop being on the smaller size. The service here is always nice and friendly and accommodate to any changes you may add to a drink. I have tried a wide variety of drinks but my favorites are their Blueberry Slush, Coconut Blend, and Lychee Slush. The drinks here are the perfect amount of sweet and with so many options there is something for everyone here. The fries here are also so amazing every single time. We usually do mild seasoning and even that can get a bit spicy but it is so delicous and elevates their fries even more. I definitely recommend stopping by and picking those up. Overall, I love coming here and can't rave about it enough. read more

horrible study spot. every dingle outlet is loose. you will NOT be able to charge any of your devices. the seating arrangements, horrififc. food comes quick, but the food you're getting quick is a good translation to how quick you're getting it. completely horrible. read more

The place is always cutely decorated for the holidays! Thats my favorite part. I hadnt come to visit in about a year. But i came tonight and on of the workers was not trained in customer service. He barely spoke to us. There was an issue with the bathroom and when i informed the worker he just shrugged his shoulders at me. I was disappointed in the customer service at whats been my favorite boba spot this time around. I brought my friend to show them and wish they didn't have that customer service experience their first time here. I hope that was a one time thing. I would go again and hope the other worker's have a better attitude. Drinks are good read more

Kind of busy but the milk teas and the cheese sticks are good. Really good service and good place to study, except every now and then when people get loud read more

I don't know her name but who ever was working at 1:15pm on 3/24 needs to find a new job. I wouldn't be writing this review if this only happened once, but this person has routinely been rude and has the worst customer service. In the past she has refused to open the kitchen because there weren't enough customers, or because she forgot to set everything up prior to opening the store. I hate writing reviews that call people out on their poor behavior, but she has consistently been a poor performer. She's always on her phone when I walk in, never says thank you, and refuses to hand a receipt to you. read more

Some drinks were sweeter than others but it was still really good, definitely something for everyone. Love that this place opens late as it's a great study spot. Sometimes seating can be limited but it's a small space and they make the most of it. The service is also quick and if there's ever a wait it usually goes by pretty fast. read more

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One of my favorite late night boba spots. They're open until 1am so it's perfect when you're craving a drink or snack pretty late. The vibes are always nice in this spot, very lowkey but can get busy sometimes! The drinks always hit, and the popcorn chicken is delicious. Highly recommend if you want good quality boba and chill vibes. read more

Similar prices and open late like summer field. Cozy spot to study and work. Mozz sticks were average but the Jasmine mill tea was alright.

I've been coming here for years. One of my favorite tea spots in the area. They've gone through a slight interior face lift. Decent amount of seating inside, just a little cramped. They have this elevated area with horigotatsu style seating. Lounge pillows and low tables with a little shelf for you to leave your shoes in. Big fan of their drinks and food here. One of the better options for late night snacks too. Their food menu is pretty impressive for a boba joint. Popcorn chicken, crispy tofu or mango crispy tofu, fries, etc. Lots of drink options. My personal favorite is their Sunset Tea option to have it with black or green tea. Their milk teas are also good. I love how their kitchen is still open after 10PM unlike other places. My only irk about this place is the order / pick up counter. It doesn't flow well and it gets really really crowded up front. Other than that, still a fan. read more

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

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Have been living up the street from here for 3 years and finally decided to try it out the week I was moving to the other side of OC. So glad I did, BF and I loved everything we tried (we ended up coming 4 times before we moved). Had the mangome, coco taro, almond crush, twisted colada. Love it all! Will definitely be back when I'm in the area. Don't forget the stamp card! Enjoy! read more

Okay Marla is not the friendliest person; she is very off putting. I was gonna study here and get food while I'm in class. But I literally left after I got my drinks, because she's rude and I didn't want to go back up and order food from her. That's how annoyed I am. I saw the big sign behind the counter. "Buy one boba milk tea, get the second for 50 cents". So.... I ordered a golden milk tea and a jasmine milk tea thinking the jasmine would be 50cents. I went back up and asked her why my order was $9.70. And it was the most awkward and unhelpful conversation that lasted way longer than it needed to. She ended up ringingm me up for 3 drinks. She, nor the sign, didn't specify that it had to be two golden milk teas. It literally says "boba milk tea" which to a customer.. is any milk tea with boba. Like what??????? So confusing. Like explain it to your customers better. The guy who came in for his shift after her was really nice though. 11/29/2021 - Monday - 6:30pm read more

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I have honestly never been so disappointed in a boba/tea place before. I am giving 1 star due to the quality of the drinks, the set up of the place, and the loud and wild crowd that attracts here. The employees seemed nice as I watched them take a lot of orders and popped out those drinks like there was no tomorrow. I went with a group of friends since one of them had suggested it and their late night hours were a plus. I had seen other Dragonfly tea bars on Yelp in other locations but have never been to one. We arrived in "Saddleback Plaza" about 11:30 PM with multiple businesses and many parking spaces, and as I walked towards the shop, it's extremely tiny and extremely packed inside and not a single person wearing a mask, not that it's required, but too close for comfort for my preference. Staff are wearing masks though. All tables/chairs/stools/booths were taken up with a lot of friends squished together and the noise volume was pretty loud and people were kind of rowdy which definitely isn't up my alley or my type of crowd. It really did feel like "high school" in there how we used to go out in groupies and be as loud as possible wherever we ate/drank and hung out. Maybe this location is good for a younger crowd if you're into that? The "line" to order drinks is just the middle walkway of the whole place which was like a sliver of space where everyone is also walking in and out shoving past you as you're standing in line. You'd need to press yourself up against the side or just continuously move over to create room while standing in line. I didn't make time to take a picture of the whole place upon walking in because I was just too uncomfortable and wanted to be in and out asap. I ordered my usual Honey milk tea with a green tea base with light ice and grass jelly. Friends ordered brown sugar milk tea with boba, thai tea, sunset tea (passion fruit/peach) with lychee jelly & paradise smoothie (mango/pineapple/orange) with boba. Everyone stuck their straws in and took a sip before I tried mine. According to friends, the brown sugar milk tea tasted just like powdery milk and barely a hint of brown sugar even after mixing it together. They were unable to finish the drink because it was almost nauseating and got to about halfway through their large size before tossing it. The paradise smoothie tasted like candy, but still felt pre-made, powdery and artificial. She said the boba was a little better than the drink itself and had a normal, soft, chewy consistency. The thai tea had a very light orange color and just tasted like milk as well with barely a hint of thai tea. A sip was taken and he automatically did not like the flavor because it just wasn't a true thai tea flavor. We went back to the register to have it remade, but was told that everything is pretty much pre-made (the pre-made mixtures could be seen behind them) and can't guarantee it will taste any different really, so he just got the sunset tea as well without any toppings. He took a sip and did say it tasted better than the thai tea, but still wasn't that great or fresh and ended up not finishing the drink. I tried my honey green milk tea with grass jelly which I get at basically every place I go to. The honey was still sitting at the bottom so it took a little while for me to shake it up and infuse it with the rest of the drink. The flavor just tasted like milk (just like the other drink) with a hint of sweetness from the honey. The consistency of the grass jelly was not that slick smooth desirable texture, but slightly course and gritty at times. I did drink the entire thing although it wasn't my favorite at all, but I did just want the jelly at the bottom. The most positive review out of all the drinks was the sunset tea with lychee jelly. It was refreshing with the fruity flavors all there and the jelly was perfectly fine like any other lychee jelly. Unfortunately, everyone around the table looked disappointed and we kind of regretted going here. I did expect more from this place after seeing how packed it was especially having late night hours. There are tons of other tea shops that serve fresh drinks that taste fantastic upon that first sip, or they'll gladly remake it to your liking. Sadly, I will not be coming back here to this location as there are many many other higher quality places. read more

Dragonfly Tea Bar - Honey milk tea with a green tea base, light ice, & grass jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - Orange, California

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Popcorn chicken is delicious and the best thing about this place is that it opens late. With outlets at the booths and the environment is clean and well kept. Drinks are average. Amazing service read more

Good music, good tea, good prices ! I enjoy getting my boba tea and hanging out with friends here. I like how they're open till 1 because it gives me and my friends ample amount of time. There is a cute little area to study and they even have a printer! However I would say there is absolutely NO space once this place gets busy so it makes it hard for social distancing. It also makes it hard because you have to be quick to find a seat. read more

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

For just the drinks, Dragonfly is your average Asian "Starbucks." This may not be totally impressive, but this is a nice place to hang out. The teas are okay, but the boba is fresh. The smoothies and fruit teas are actually very tasty and a great go-to if you are indecisive. You'll find many folks with your laptops, thus if you're alone you may even feel more alone. This place shines with its hours of operation. I only wish they had a larger space. read more

This place is great! Service is always super nice. Great selection and check out my pics lots of extra stuff on certain days and times read more

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It's really cute inside and there's a little section to sit and have your drinks in the middle of the shop. Drinks were pretty average though, nothing special but no problems. read more

The place is cute and the drinks are good, but the ambiance... why is the music BLASTING at noon? Felt like a club lmao. I guess if you're there to chill it's fine, but don't expect to be able to study. Edit: Owner contacted me and apologized for the loud music. I appreciate the honesty! read more

My first time here. The place had a lot of people studying.... Like everyone is trying to get accepted to USC lol. The staff was nice and my boba drink was nice too. Nice please to hang out after a hard days work. read more

drinks here are good and food is okay but pricey, but i'm giving it 3 stars because the wifi never works :( not a great study spot because of that. there is also limited seating but that's not as much of a big deal. the store is decorated cutely and the furniture is new and always clean! read more

Your standard boba place. They have lots of drink and food options, plus are open late which is super convenient if you need a late night boba fix. Cute atmosphere. Would definitely go again next time I have a late night craving read more

Dragonfly Tea Bar - The bathroom inscription made me lol - Bubble Tea Near Me - Orange, California

Finally, an awesome BubblyTea! Most of the places in the area have honey and this Tea Bar has tapioca! I know it is the little things that can differentiate these establishments. The space is happy and had many tables full on a Saturday afternoon enjoying good conversations in this relaxing space. It is worth going out of your way to experience Dragonfly for a great Bubble Tea! read more

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

Absolutely a great ambiance for studying, hanging out with friends, or just passing by for your boba-drink fix! Shout out to Luis, he is and always has been an excellent worker & kind person. I have personally seen & heard him take care of long lines of customers in such a graceful and effective way, and I overheard him training a few newer employees and he is just so patient and respectful. I have noticed a cool vibe whenever Luis is working, that just comes to show what great person and employee he is. This place is lucky to have him for sure! read more

This was amazing service! I accidentally ordered the wrong drink and he offered to remake it with no extra charge. Would come here again 100% read more

Best boba/tea bar around! Tons of deliciously irresistible tea and smoothie flavors, fantastic food, nice people, good vibes, plus they're always open late, AND provide free wifi and even access to a printer (bring your own paper) for all customers! Oh, and let's not forget the sweeeeet little loyalty/rewards punch card that makes every 6th drink you buy free! Now, as far as what to order... I'd highly recommend you try the absolute perfection that is their Coco-Taro Snow w/extra Pearls (Coconut + Taro Smoothie + 2x Boba)... LUV IT!!! read more

We are regulars at this spot. The food is tasty for a quick snack and the tea is great. I would recommend calling in for food ahead of time. The popcorn chicken always takes awhile to make. read more

Dragonfly Tea Bar - Passion Fruit and Honey Green Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Orange, California

amazing service! the staff was so kind and helpful and my drink was fantastic. its a cute little shop and i'll definitely be back! 5/5 read more

Dragonfly Tea Bar - mango slushie! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Orange, California

Dragonfly Tea Bar is the perfect place to go to for a late night boba craving. I love the ambience this shop gives off! The teas are what you would expect from a classic boba shop. Nothing unique, but decent staple tea/boba drinks. I do want to mention that by saying "decent drinks", I mean teas that aren't super flavorful and are quite sweet. I myself prefer my tea to have a bold taste and to have the option to adjust the sweetness without having the milk/sugar overpower the tea itself. I don't feel like this shop delivers that but nonetheless, if it's late and my usual tea shops are closed, I always go to Dragonfly. The food is also pretty decent if you're craving something salty next to your drink. All in all, if you like the generic milk tea w/ boba that offers some classic snacks alongside your beverage, you'll enjoy this place. read more

We like the drinks but find the menu to be old and hard to read. Is it possible to print more menus and in larger font to make it easy to order??? Also, the drinks are difficult to tell apart. Having a better description would be nice. I have seen other places offer one topping and only charge for a second topping. read more

ambiance is great, love how they make it student friendly and even provide a printer! Drinks are up to par w most other spots. the late opening is a godsend read more

Dragonfly Tea Bar is located in a small plaza with limited parking. They have a decent amount of seating inside, but it gets pretty busy at night especially with people studying there probably since they close late. I stumbled upon this boba spot because they were one of the only spots that was still open past midnight. I tried their Jasmine Milk Tea with boba and I felt that it was a bit watered down and not as sweet as I would had liked it to be. read more

Boba is good, there's lots of space to study and has outlets. Only thing I don't like is how loud the music is, other than that I would visit again! read more

Love this place great Boba variety and other items. Also appetizers they have happy hour too on Monday bye one get one read more

Dragonfly Tea Bar - Jasmine milk tea with booba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Orange, California

Dragonfly / summer field is definitely a go to spot if you're looking for a boba shop that stays open late! my favorite things to get are the mozzarella sticks and the sunset tea! Ambiance is great as well if you want to come hangout with friends, play a card game, or even come study! It can get a little loud if you're studying but if you just bring some headphones, it's fine. Service is great, staff is friendly and you're in and out, super quick as well. read more

This place is amazing ! My friends and I were craving boba after prom, and we were lucky to fins this place since it is open until 3 AM. The vibe is very hipster with paintings and Christmas lights. The menus are conveniently right by the entrance and they were easy to read, pictures and all. My friends and I tried the rocket shrimp, the mango tofu, the mango chicken, French fries, the Lavender Milk Tea Boba, the Piña colada smoothie, the strawberry almond smoothie, the coco almond smoothie, and the lychee smoothie. All of the food w/ the sauces tastes great. The fries on the other hand were a little weird. I asked for mild spice and it was the type to burn your lips instead of your tongue. We weren't big fans of it. The drinks were also good, but the strawberry almond tasted more like cherry almond. However, it was an overall great first experience. Would definitely come back if I'm ever in the area. read more

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

Delicious ! And love the interior and Halloween decor. I love the no caffeine options too and the fact that they are open late and have popcorn chicken. read more

Dragonfly Tea Bar, catchy name for a boba spot! I've been here a few times. Not my go to spot for boba unfortunately. The only convient part of this place is that they open the latest out of all boba shops. I think it was until 4 am? If any other places were open that late I wouldn't mind the drive. I ordered honey green milk tea tonight. It tasted really watery and inconsistent from the other times. It's only been a handful of times that I came here and ordered milk tea not to mention how sweet it was last time.. The boba here is nothing to scream about. I mean its chewy and has texture at least but no flavor whatsoever to it. Plain as Jane if you ask me! Add some brown sugar or honey or something! I use to work at a boba place so I would know when to tell good boba. Service was acceptable, atmosphere is cool if you need a late night place to hang out or do homework for those college students. Win win if you crave boba and need to study. Lastly, there was a poster that they posted in their shop regarding immigrants and refugees. I mean don't you think that's unnecessary? It's like walking in seeing a propaganda almost and siding for political views. As if we didn't get enough news about trump! Lmao read more

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

Do not order food from there. I got very very sick after being served raw chicken. The customer service was terrible, my chicken was raw, and my egg rolls were cold. read more

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Sunset Slush - the mango bits are amazing but I think you can get better fruit slush at tastea or cha. Wintermelon Milk Tea - so sweet like ice cream :)) great boba texture. Now you're wondering why I gave 3 stars: this is NOT THE SAME as the locations in Santa Ana or Garden Grove. Menu is hella different and you'll be disappointed if you're expecting the other ones. Nice staff though :))) read more