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The milk tea is watery, so I probably wouldn't come back here. The service is fine. You can order at their kiosk or at the front with the cashier. The place is located in a busy plaza in Mira Mesa, but not too difficult. The pricing is $7 for a milk tea for a large which is fine, but I wouldn't get this again because it tastes watered down. The place is chill and cozy, has comfortable seats.
I love Harry Potter!!! Which Hogwarts house are you? Can you Guess what house I am?? Gryffindor - Courage, bravery, nerve, and chivalry. Hufflepuff - Hard work, patience, justice, and loyalty. Ravenclaw - Intelligence, knowledge, creativity, and wit. Slytherin - Ambition, cunning, resourcefulness, and leadership. No matter your house, there's a little magic brewing @miramesabobatea Gong Cha! Sip on the enchanting Patronus drinks featuring elderflower powder with your choice of refreshing lime black tea or lime green tea. 7/7/26 - Harry Potter Plushies $9.99 with the purchase of 1 Harry Potter drink 7/14/26 - Buy 1 Harry Potter drink, get 1 FREE coaster 7/21/26 - Buy 1 Harry Potter drink, get 1 FREE keychain You're a brew-zard, Harry! Come cast a spell on your taste buds before these magical goodies disappear!
Delish drinks that were an ease to order in the interactive kiosk! The lively shop is nestled in a strip mall. GOOD customer service, and worth checking out.
I'm late to post this, but I went during the Neopets collab. I beg of you (to any place doing a collab with limited merch) PLEASE limit the number of items you sell to each person because the scalpers are out there in full force. I went on the first day of the collab and the employees told me the plushies sold out in the first 10 minutes. The employees were super kind though and I appreciated them a lot. I was still able to get stickers and acrylic keychains during the collab. There's better quality boba out there, but I'm so happy there's a Gong Cha in San Diego for these kind of collab events. And actually, the shoryu cotton candy drink was actually really tasty lol.
When this global boba tea chain first opened in the Convoy District, I thought they would last a while. Fast forward several years and the Mira Mesa location is the only shop left in the SD area now. Gong Cha's suite was buried amongst the businesses in the Black Mountain Village without any prominent signage. The parking lot can be packed with vehicles if you come at the wrong time of the day. Maybe about a dozen customers could be seated inside. Two self-service kiosks were placed on opposite ends of the room. I used the kiosk next to the entrance to view the menu offerings and to enter my order. There seemed to be a lot more variety than when I first visited the Convoy shop. One area that caught my eye was the XL category. For about $8, you could get certain selections in an extra large serving of 32 oz. Only a handful of local boba tea places offer a super size. The ones here were served in a cup that resembled a 7-Eleven Big Gulp. My order was a Peach Oolong Tea with Pearls (XL). The instructions recommended 50% sugar for sweetness. I picked the 70% level with 50% ice. A worker assembled my item very quickly. When I took my first sip, the sweetness was potent for 70% Maybe that's why the suggestion was for 50% The peach flavor was very prominent too but not so much for the oolong tea. The amount of boba pearls added to the drink was generous. For the value and quality of the product I tried, this visit to Gong Cha was worth a four star rating.
Gong Cha is my favorite of the boba shops in Mira Mesa! The boba always has a great texture and comes out really quickly. They do the classics well like the pearl milk tea and whenever I've tried something new for the first time it's great. I saw the mango green tea was recommended so I gave it a try recently and it was so good--might be a new favorite! They are doing a Gong Cha x Neopets thing right now which is also really cute. The parking lot looks kind of small but I've also never have had trouble finding a spot.
One of the famous Taiwanese boba spots located in Mira Mesa. The location here is convenient, with lots of parking and great staff. You can order from a kiosk or with a cashier. Great place to hang with friends or grab a drink to go. My recommendation? Any of the milk tea series. Brown sugar or milk green is my fave. Paired with boba balls! Make sure to download the app for points or mobile ordering.
Craving boba, stopped by after browsing near by shopping center. Service was quick and friendly, cute decor for boba cafe. I enjoyed my drinks. Can't complain. I enjoyed my taro milk tea with lachee
I seem to come here only when they have promotional items. This time I came on the first day of the Peanuts collab to get the mystery keychain. The drink takes up like half the height of the cup and the keychain is at the bottom in the flap. I ordered the Woodstock - Matcha Flutter (matcha latte) drink, 30% sugar and got it in a surprise cup. There wasn't a line to order but there were a lot of people waiting for their drinks so it took us more than half an hour to get our drinks, which was understandable considering there were only two employees working at the time. A big thank you to them though as I cannot imagine how busy they were today.
One of my favorite boba spots in Mira Mesa and there are so many to pick from. My daughter loves the taro milk tea here specifically and will only choose this one for taro. I like that the teas here seem to be brewed on the regular so it's fresher. Service is usually on point and it's pretty busy too. This is more of an in and out type place just grab your boba and go.
Pretty standard boba drinks and service, you order on a kiosk. The main takeaway with these is you don't know what's recommended unless it's listed as a popular drink. I like Gong Cha because they have unique flavors and teas, and their drinks have always been consistent. I usually go for their Strawberry beverages, I like the flavor and their sweetness is always a good level. It is a long lasting boba shop in Mira Mesa but they always seem to have seasonal offerings and strive from collaborating with different brands and themes.
Came back again with my friend that wanted to try the drinks. I think they ran out of cup sleeves, but that's ok. I ordered Felix's picks again, the milk foam oolong tea with coconut jelly! It's still my favorite drink!
Yum this spot is delicious. They have unique flavors. I had the pumpkin spice milk tea. They have really good sales too cause I saw the regular tea is only $3! Boba texture is good chewy consistency. I got the 50% sugar and it was perfect. If you check in on Yelp they will upgrade you to a size larger for free! Great service. Orders come out quick. It's a small boba shop with lots of different things going on all the time. Great spot. They have mystery cups with keychains but they were already out for the day. They also have a XL size like 711 big gulp style! I've never seen that at any other boba shop.
2 months ago
Ordered from the kiosk. I customized the sugar and ice level to my liking. Super convenient! Used the free WiFi for work while waiting for someone. The store has good space for people to study and work. read more
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Gong Cha M.
Thank you! We do have people that come and "work from home" from our…
2 months ago
3 months ago
We stopped by Gong Cha because my husband had a coupon, and it had been a while since our last visit. To be honest, we've kind of drifted away over the years since the quality hasn't felt as consistent as it used to be. My husband ordered his usual favorite, a Thai tea. To my surprise, he went with the XL size. Personally, I'm not a huge fan of Thai tea without boba, especially at 50% sugar. The staff did recommend trying their Bobacinno series, which sounded interesting, but it was later in the day and we weren't looking for any more caffeine. Maybe that's what we'll try next time if we stop by earlier. Overall, it wasn't a bad visit, but nothing really changed my mind. I'd be open to giving them another shot and trying something different from the menu. We did get a random pose with the Kpop Star cutout, so vibes were cute overall. read more
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Gong Cha M.
Our Bobaccino has been a hit recently! Hope to see you again next…
The milk tea is watery, so I probably wouldn't come back here. The service is fine. You can order at their kiosk or at the front with the cashier. The place is located in a busy plaza in Mira Mesa, but not too difficult. The pricing is $7 for a milk tea for a large which is fine, but I wouldn't get this again because it tastes watered down. The place is chill and cozy, has comfortable seats. read more
3 months ago
I love Harry Potter!!! Which Hogwarts house are you? Can you Guess what house I am?? Gryffindor - Courage, bravery, nerve, and chivalry. Hufflepuff - Hard work, patience, justice, and loyalty. Ravenclaw - Intelligence, knowledge, creativity, and wit. Slytherin - Ambition, cunning, resourcefulness, and leadership. No matter your house, there's a little magic brewing @miramesabobatea Gong Cha! Sip on the enchanting Patronus drinks featuring elderflower powder with your choice of refreshing lime black tea or lime green tea. 7/7/26 - Harry Potter Plushies $9.99 with the purchase of 1 Harry Potter drink 7/14/26 - Buy 1 Harry Potter drink, get 1 FREE coaster 7/21/26 - Buy 1 Harry Potter drink, get 1 FREE keychain You're a brew-zard, Harry! Come cast a spell on your taste buds before these magical goodies disappear! read more
1 month ago
Delish drinks that were an ease to order in the interactive kiosk! The lively shop is nestled in a strip mall. GOOD customer service, and worth checking out. read more
I'm late to post this, but I went during the Neopets collab. I beg of you (to any place doing a collab with limited merch) PLEASE limit the number of items you sell to each person because the scalpers are out there in full force. I went on the first day of the collab and the employees told me the plushies sold out in the first 10 minutes. The employees were super kind though and I appreciated them a lot. I was still able to get stickers and acrylic keychains during the collab. There's better quality boba out there, but I'm so happy there's a Gong Cha in San Diego for these kind of collab events. And actually, the shoryu cotton candy drink was actually really tasty lol. read more
When this global boba tea chain first opened in the Convoy District, I thought they would last a while. Fast forward several years and the Mira Mesa location is the only shop left in the SD area now. Gong Cha's suite was buried amongst the businesses in the Black Mountain Village without any prominent signage. The parking lot can be packed with vehicles if you come at the wrong time of the day. Maybe about a dozen customers could be seated inside. Two self-service kiosks were placed on opposite ends of the room. I used the kiosk next to the entrance to view the menu offerings and to enter my order. There seemed to be a lot more variety than when I first visited the Convoy shop. One area that caught my eye was the XL category. For about $8, you could get certain selections in an extra large serving of 32 oz. Only a handful of local boba tea places offer a super size. The ones here were served in a cup that resembled a 7-Eleven Big Gulp. My order was a Peach Oolong Tea with Pearls (XL). The instructions recommended 50% sugar for sweetness. I picked the 70% level with 50% ice. A worker assembled my item very quickly. When I took my first sip, the sweetness was potent for 70% Maybe that's why the suggestion was for 50% The peach flavor was very prominent too but not so much for the oolong tea. The amount of boba pearls added to the drink was generous. For the value and quality of the product I tried, this visit to Gong Cha was worth a four star rating. read more
8 months ago
Gong Cha is my favorite of the boba shops in Mira Mesa! The boba always has a great texture and comes out really quickly. They do the classics well like the pearl milk tea and whenever I've tried something new for the first time it's great. I saw the mango green tea was recommended so I gave it a try recently and it was so good--might be a new favorite! They are doing a Gong Cha x Neopets thing right now which is also really cute. The parking lot looks kind of small but I've also never have had trouble finding a spot. read more
1 year ago
One of the famous Taiwanese boba spots located in Mira Mesa. The location here is convenient, with lots of parking and great staff. You can order from a kiosk or with a cashier. Great place to hang with friends or grab a drink to go. My recommendation? Any of the milk tea series. Brown sugar or milk green is my fave. Paired with boba balls! Make sure to download the app for points or mobile ordering. read more
1 year ago
I seem to come here only when they have promotional items. This time I came on the first day of the Peanuts collab to get the mystery keychain. The drink takes up like half the height of the cup and the keychain is at the bottom in the flap. I ordered the Woodstock - Matcha Flutter (matcha latte) drink, 30% sugar and got it in a surprise cup. There wasn't a line to order but there were a lot of people waiting for their drinks so it took us more than half an hour to get our drinks, which was understandable considering there were only two employees working at the time. A big thank you to them though as I cannot imagine how busy they were today. read more
One of my favorite boba spots in Mira Mesa and there are so many to pick from. My daughter loves the taro milk tea here specifically and will only choose this one for taro. I like that the teas here seem to be brewed on the regular so it's fresher. Service is usually on point and it's pretty busy too. This is more of an in and out type place just grab your boba and go. read more
Pretty standard boba drinks and service, you order on a kiosk. The main takeaway with these is you don't know what's recommended unless it's listed as a popular drink. I like Gong Cha because they have unique flavors and teas, and their drinks have always been consistent. I usually go for their Strawberry beverages, I like the flavor and their sweetness is always a good level. It is a long lasting boba shop in Mira Mesa but they always seem to have seasonal offerings and strive from collaborating with different brands and themes. read more
2 months ago
1 year ago
Came back again with my friend that wanted to try the drinks. I think they ran out of cup sleeves, but that's ok. I ordered Felix's picks again, the milk foam oolong tea with coconut jelly! It's still my favorite drink! read more
1 year ago
Yum this spot is delicious. They have unique flavors. I had the pumpkin spice milk tea. They have really good sales too cause I saw the regular tea is only $3! Boba texture is good chewy consistency. I got the 50% sugar and it was perfect. If you check in on Yelp they will upgrade you to a size larger for free! Great service. Orders come out quick. It's a small boba shop with lots of different things going on all the time. Great spot. They have mystery cups with keychains but they were already out for the day. They also have a XL size like 711 big gulp style! I've never seen that at any other boba shop. read more
Super surprised there aren't more locations of Gong Cha around San Diego- I guess that's smart so that people will seek them out. Anyway, it's a great boba spot. Quenched our thirst for good boba. The staff was friendly and the drinks came out in a timely manner.The plaza it's in is super busy, but there are plenty of parking around the establishment. There were a handful of tables that were full of people. Pricing is really competitive too. I ordered their large Pearl Milk Tea and that was only $6.95. Yes the drink I got was super basic, but it hit the spot! Really great, you can taste the actual "tea" and it wasn't just the powder. I will try their other flavors but really glad I tried this place. You can thank Instagram! read more
5 months ago
Came in and the guy behind the counter helped us right away. He was very knowledgeable and patient. The inside was small but very clean. You are able to order at the kiosk or with the person behind the counter. I ordered the limited time strawberry cheesecake smoothie. It was so delicious. Nice frozen treat with big flavor of strawberry and the pudding on the bottom was so tasty. If you are in the area please stop by you won't be disappointed. read more
Can never go wrong with Gong Cha. This place has really solid drinks and is one of my favorite boba spots. From teas, coffees, milk, and more, everything tastes really good. They also have some snacks but I have yet to try them. I ordered off the tablet but the service is really fast. I got my drink quickly and workers seemed chill. The place was decorated very nicely and there are tables for you to sit at. Super well kept and overall very aesthetic. read more
11 months ago
Was in the Mira mesa area and in the mood for boba tea. Based on a work colleague's recommendation I stopped by gong cha and was not disappointed. They have an easy to use tablet based ordered system and I selected the milk tea based off of their popular items menu. I chose half ice and 30% sugar as I don't like my tea too sweet. The result was perfect. The tea was rich, the milk creamy and the boba was damn near perfect as well. I opted for the medium size and finished the entire cup! Definitely a go to tea shop in the Mira mesa area. Plenty of parking in this strip mall and if you're hankering for some good Vietnamese food, try Pho Cow Cali a couple of doors over. read more
2 months ago
1 year ago
Went with a friend of mine on Sunday the 17th to try the Felix pick drinks, I ended up getting the Milk Foam Oolong Tea w Coconut Jelly, surprisingly it was really good. I normally don't do any milk to teas so it was definitely interesting out of my comfort zone but I do like the fact you can still taste the tea and not just the milk foam, as far as the coconut jelly almost tasted like pineapple to me it's definitely a bit more dense than boba but it gave it a nice refreshing finish. The place is small but is also very clean the staff seemed nice as well, I'll definitely come back for another drink and hopefully more Felix items to come. read more
2 years ago
These gingerbread bottled are so cute! The drinks are good. I like when boba spots have the kiosks that you can order from. I find it easier to customize your sugar level, ice, etc. It was pretty busy on a Sunday evening, so our order did take a bit long, and parking isn't the best as it's in a busy plaza. read more
2 years ago
Service was suuuper friendly. The guy that helped us was so nice and chatty (in a good way). We got the sparkling qq passionfruit. And as someone that usually gets 0% sugar and gets enough sweetness overall from added boba - I think I'd get a bit less of the passionfruit syrup next time but we still really like the drink. Yummy flavor, love the passionfruit with the sparkling water and the jelly + boba goes well with it. read more
Doc treated us to a cold beverage. We checked the Yelp menu posted and both of us got the same drink. Hubs is having surgery next week so he was instructed: no caffeine the week prior. The milk foam milk coffee was so yummy especially with the pudding on the bottom. I read the label affixed to my cup. 50% sugar? No wonder it tasted so yummy. Usually I get 0% sugar. Don't tell my Virta coach but it DID taste wonderful read more
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Gong Cha M.
We are glad you enjoyed our drinks! Thank you for visiting us!
4 months ago
I recently visited Gong cha and was very happy with my experience. The service was swift. The ambiance, nice and clean, perfect for relaxing and enjoying boba with a friend. I liked the wall adorned with pictures of different boba flavors, it's really inviting. We got the taro boba and appreciated that it was non-caffeinated. The flavor was so satisfying, especially at 50% sugar, which seemed perfect. A fun place to try in a great little shopping center. read more
2 years ago
I love finding a good boba stop! This one did not disappoint! They had so many options and choices.c toppings and add ons! I was so excited when I walked in seeing the wall of boba made me excited to try everything! I came here with my cousin and she ordered the brown sugar boba and I ordered strawberry milk boba. The brown sugar boba was good, you can't go wrong ordering that. The strawberry milk boba was so so good! Usually when I get anything strawberry is pumped with strawberry syrup and just too sweet and makes the boba flavor not balanced but Gong Cha really got it right, they made the strawberry flavoring from real strawberries giving the milk such a simply but perfectly sweet strawberry taste. I got it with a crème brûlée topping that really helped bring the whole drink together.. I usually don't have a lot to say about boba but this place really impressed me. And the inside was so fun with all the art in the walls. I can't wait to go back! read more
Absolutely never coming back to this location. I came here to order 1 drink and it took them 30 mins to make it. There were two people making the drinks. I heard the woman in charge tell the two staff to prioritize web orders over the customer orders. We were literally standing there for 30 mins!! There was a group of people waiting by the table and they looked disgruntled too. I should've learned my lesson the last time I was there. The boba was still hard on the outside and mushy on the inside. I only came back because the manager reached out so I figured I would give them another chance. TLDR; - The taro smoothie was bland. I could taste the powder. It wasn't blended well. - Bad boba. - Staff had no awareness of customers waiting. - They used low quality gallon milk to make their drinks. read more
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Gong Cha M.
I'm sorry that our drinks was not what you expected it to be. I will…
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This place was sooo yummy! Was influenced to try and was definitely not disappointed The inside is clean and so cute with two self check out kiosks along with a register up front We ordered class on milk tea with pearl, strawberry almond jelly milk tea, and strawberry macchiato with pearls read more
2 years ago
Was feeling nostalgic of my trip to Korea so I got the strawberry yogurt smoothie which came with strawberry pearls, and it tasted very similar! It was a little sweet at 100%, I would maybe get it less sweet next time. Super cute cups and fast service! read more
My go-to drink here is the lemon winter melon tea with basil seeds. It's such a refreshing drink, especially on a hot day. Service was quick and friendly. The boba shop was clean and had tables where we could sit and enjoy our drinks. read more
1 year ago
Great boba just the right amount of chewiness. Can change the sugar and ice level. I usually get the milk tea with boba and grass jelly. read more
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San Diego, CA 92126
Mira Mesa, Torrey Hills
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Are any of the milk teas non-dairy? Or no-lactose?
All our milk teas are plant based so it is both non dairy and lactose free. However we don’t recommend it for those who have allergies just to be extra safe. Those with allergies should drink just tea or we can make soy milk tea.
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