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    Gotcha Tea

    4.2 (641 reviews)
    Open • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Claw machine
    Ka'uhane C.

    Cute ambiance, though pretty small. The service could be on the friendlier side. There's also an incessant doorbell noise that rings even if there isn't anyone actively walking through the door. There are a number of claw machines to keep you occupied while you wait for your drinks, and I actually won something for once! I walked in very excited to try the corn milk tea, but left a little disappointed, as I couldn't really detect the corn flavor. My partner thoroughly enjoyed his Paris tea, though. He noted that the Oreo crumbles were fresh, as there's nothing worse than stale Oreos in your drink.

    double matcha
    Katie D.

    their drinks are all really good. especially their matcha. The place is decorated really cute and it's such a vibe. The drinks are made really quickly.

    Nats L.

    Went here randomly with my girlfriend because we wanted to try something new, and we really liked it! The drinks themselves were good, I got Mom's favourite and she got the matcha eispanner. Very rich flavours, and somewhat refreshing considering how horrible the heats been. Service was nice, and I even got a heads up on one of the ingredients in my drink since apparently people get surprised it's in there. I did really like it, no spoilers here though lol. And the place is soooooo cute. All those lil guys used as decorations are adorable! And gotta respect the blind box hustling. It is a pretty small place though, so depending on the day you may not be able to actually hang in there. They have outside seating too though. Would come back and try out other stuff on the menu when in the area!

    Ann V.

    Gotcha Tea House got me hooked! I looove the cuuute Pop Mart themed decor. It has a happy-go-lucky vibe...putting a smile on my face. My inner child thanks you!! I didn't have to wait too long. The service was pretty quick. Their Matcha Latte was sooo fresssh, riiich and deeelish. I have to go back for some more. The Yelp Community gotta go there!!! I gotcha back with this 5-star review.

    Inside
    Vivian T.

    Gotcha Gotcha Tea Cafe is located on Kearny Villa Road in Kearny Mesa. They offer fresh brewed teas, milk teas, smoothies, and coffee drinks. They recently revamped their menu and added more in house specials, so I wanted to see if the quality had improved since my last visit. The shop itself is cute but visually busy. There's some seating available, though not a huge amount. One thing that stands out is the number of claw machines and collectible figurines around the space, including Pop Mart style displays. It gives the shop personality and makes it fun to hang out in, though it can feel a little overstimulating. When we visited, it wasn't too busy. There were two employees working and both were friendly and welcoming. Corn milk tea with boba: I ordered this because it sounded different. I was told it leaned sweet, so I chose half sugar. The drink itself was good, but I didn't get much corn flavor. It tasted more like a roasted black tea or Earl Grey milk tea with a slightly nutty and floral note. It was a solid black milk tea, but if you're expecting a strong corn taste, it may be disappointing. It's possible the corn flavor comes more from the syrup, and choosing half sugar reduced that intensity. The boba itself was excellent. It was sweet, bouncy, and cooked perfectly with a good chewy texture. Brown sugar fresh milk with boba: This drink was very sweet. My husband ordered it at standard sweetness and it was sooooo sweet. The brown sugar flavor was strong, and the boba had that classic caramelized sweetness. The texture of the boba was again very well done. If you order this, I would recommend adjusting the sugar level to half. Both drinks together came out to around $13.60, which felt fair for the quality. Parking here is also much easier compared to boba spots on Convoy. It's less crowded, easier to access, and you don't have to deal with long lines. I think this is a solid spot if you want a good milk tea without the stress of busy parking lots or long waits.

    Matcha Einspanner with boba
    Sydni S.

    The matcha einspanner was delicious and super rich. I got it less sweet which was the perfect level for my tastes. I added boba which was a bit much, but it was still really good. The cream top was super thick and gave almost a milkshake texture. I highly recommend if you're looking for a matcha sweet treat!

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    Christine B.

    I would say that if you're looking for good matcha in SD, this would be the best one! I love how cutesy it is inside, however seating is quite limited. We heard great things about this boba shop, & it definitely did not disappoint. * Double Matcha - 9/10 (the matcha flavor was very strong & the drink had the perfect amount of sweetness. the matcha was very umami & the quality was up to standard. the foam was delicious, but i do wish there was a bit less of it & more drink. overall, i will 100% be coming by to try their other matcha drinks!)

    jasmine milk tea
    Tracy N.

    Went here bc my cousins heard good things about their matcha but I don't like matcha so I got this jasmine milk tea instead. It tasted watered down so I wasn't really a fan

    Biscoff cookie crumble on top
    Belle N.

    I've been to Gotcha Tea a couple of times now. The first time I tried one of their coffee drinks (can't remember which one), but I do remember it being a little too sweet for my taste. Today I was craving matcha and wanted to branch out from my usual spot, Labora Coffee. I decided to stop by Gotcha Tea to try their Biscoff Matcha--and I'm so glad I did! I asked the cashier if the drink was sweet since that would help me decide whether to adjust the sugar level. She said it wasn't too sweet and that the balance was just right, so I trusted her recommendation. Both girls working were super sweet and friendly. The Biscoff matcha is a hit! So good. I got it with oat milk, and it had this nice Biscoff cookie crumble on top of the cold foam--such a nice touch. If you like Biscoff cookies and matcha, you'll love this drink. Only thing--I wish it came in a larger size because I finished it so fast! (Maybe I was just thirsty... or maybe a little too much ice ). Definitely coming back for this and to try more of their matcha flavors. Plus, they're right next to Spicy Lao Kitchen, so it's an easy combo stop!

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    Melodee Marie G.

    This place is such a vibe and flex in all the Popmart plushies; gotcha tea more like gotcha labubus. It is such a cute area to hang out or do some homework in. While waiting for your drink, you definitely get distracted by looking at all the decor throughout the small shop. There are also little claw machines that you can spend money on to kill some time. Regarding the drink, it was delicious. I drank the mango smoothie, and it had just enough mango flavor and was not overly sweet. The consistency was super smooth, and you can even modify what type of milk you prefer for the smoothie. I enjoyed the taste of the boba, which is always a make-or-break for me when it comes to a boba shop; it was cooked to perfection. I do think that the service here is pretty slow. I came around 1:30 pm and felt like I left 30 minutes later with only 3 other people ahead of me. This location is nice, right off the freeway and in a shared plaza where you are not fighting for parking.

    Caitlin N.

    I've definitely been in my matcha era over coffee lately and have been wanting to give Gotcha a visit. SO happy we did. The service was super quick and friendly! I got the double matcha with my cousins getting the eispanner and double as well. We preferred the double the most of the two drinks! The eispanner tasted more like milk and cream, we felt the matcha didn't fully come through but the double matcha was 10/10. I'd definitely come back for it!

    Purple Rice Yogurt
    Winn H.

    On the lookout for a new cafe, I stumbled upon Gotcha Tea. Despite being in a smaller plaza, parking was fairly easy to find. The interior is well decorated though a bit polluted with flashy lights - not that anyone is falling asleep in here! Overall, the vibes are cute and tailored (imo) more towards kids. The tables and chairs in general err on the shorter end - and I'm not that tall. For drinks, I had their Purple Rice Yogurt at 25% sugar. Service was average, and it took about 10 minutes for my drink. The Purple Rice Yogurt was well made; the sourness of yogurt could be tasted, and the bits of purple rice that were present was a good topping - wish there was a bit more. Though parking was easy to find, seating is a bit harder here. There is some outdoor seating, but overall this is a smaller spot.

    Kimberly H.

    Cute and decorative cafe. Great for all ages! They have a couple of card games, board games, and claw machines (additional cost). We ordered at the front and our drinks came out in about 10minutes. There was no wait on a Sunday at 12:15pm. We ordered the chocolate boba smoothie, strawberry match, and ube coffee. The strawberry match was the best! The bobas were fresh and had a great flavor and chew.

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