Half and Half Tea Express

Locally owned & operated

Boutique

Loved the experience here! Tea was phenomenal. You get a selection of a large variety of tea with…read morethe paint and steep experience. Very good tea, cookies, and dessert after!

Chaffee is such a hidden gam on 2nd floor of bustling plaza! Chaffee is both tea boutique and cafe…read more(selling limited menu item of tea-based drinks and ice cream). Once you step inside Chaffee -- everything feels thoughtfully curated, with lots of beautiful tea sets, premium-quality tea products. Even the hostess wearing traditional quipo! Very cool. There's also a small room tucked away in the back that serves tea and ice cream. It's presented as a kind of "tea room," but I was expecting more of a traditional tea experience. Instead, the menu leans heavily toward sweet treats and pastries, without the savory or more traditional finger sandwiches offerings I was hoping for. Still, it's a lovely little spot, the tea service is definitely worth discovering!

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Oops Boba Tea & Coffee Temple City

4.1(219 reviews)

1.4 mi

Locally owned & operated

Discounts available

Food: popcorn chicken and the passion fruit mango drink i got were good…read more Service: good. got answers to my questions. ambiance: ok. good space but it was really warm when i got there right after they opened. i think partially bc they had both doors ajar. they closed the doors after a while but i was ready to leave at that point. **side note: they have 2 options to order, kiosk or counter with the person. Kiosk charges yoir credit card a fee.

First off, finding this place requires a treasure map, a bloodhound, and possibly a sacrifice to…read morethe GPS gods. It's tucked away so deep in the middle of nowhere that even the locals forget it exists. You will not stumble upon it -- you will summon it. But once you've completed your side quest and arrived, the popcorn chicken is legit. Like, "grandma-would-approve" legit. And the tea? Actually tasty enough to make you forget you're drinking it in what appears to be an abandoned shed. Service is... well, let's call it leisurely. As in, you might have time to write a novel between ordering and receiving your food. But honestly? If you're not in a rush and you've accepted your fate as a hermit in the wilderness, it's totally fine.

Oops matcha!

Cute decor

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One Tea

4.6(289 reviews)

1.1 mi

Tried their Vienna latte ($6.85) this time. It comes only in one size, no ice adjustments allowed…read more Sugar can only be less or none. It comes with a biscoff cookie on top and some foam. I was expecting a thicker layer foam but it's alright. It's strong coffee that gets better as the ice melts. Staff was friendly and quick. It was empty inside when we came on a Tuesday.

A deceivingly spacious spot! From the outside, the store looks pretty small, but there's actually a…read morelot of seating in the back with a cool space-themed design. They have a large selection of drinks to choose from, along with a variety of snacks. They also had some BOGO deals going on, so definitely keep an eye out for those! I got the Misty Spring Mountain Tea with golden boba, and it was pretty good. I also ended up trying the mozzarella corn dog, which had a nice crunchy coating and an absolutely legendary cheese pull. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was pretty fun. Overall, a cool spot to stop by if you're in the area and looking for some tea, boba, and snacks!

Feb 2026

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Fruity AF with mango star jelly (left)yum! Taro puree and boba milk tea (right) meh

Fika Fika Coffee

4.4(178 reviews)

1.1 mi

Relaxed little place to catch up with friends. The drinks…read moreare delicious and the breakfast items are good. No one rushes you and the AC is working well. The ice cream flavors are interesting. Must try sometime!

I've been with Fika Fika since they first opened in Arcadia and I'm glad to see their growth…read morethroughout the SGV. I love this location because it's spacious and plenty of tables to sit down and relax. Parking is available on the street. Drinks: I love their mellow blend. They have both coffee beans to choose from. I tried their hojicha tea espresso for the first time and it was really good. I could taste the bitterness from the tea, which I do prefer. The drinks were overly sweet, so regular sweetness is perfect if you don't like sweet drinks. Glad to see Fika Fika is doing well and the drinks are consistent across all locations!

Plenty of indoor seating but it gets busy! Very popular spot

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Ube Latte (iced) at 50% sweet - mellow and lovely!

Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab

Friendly staff. Not too long of a wait…read more Grabbed their iced banana milk latte. I would say this is one of the better banana milk lattes I've had, if not the best. The flavor is not overpowering and doesn't taste artificial. I would definitely come back.

i checked out this place after seeing an app deal for $5 off…read more - the interior was small and clean and there were around two tables for seating - i got the banana milk latte (4/5) with less sugar. it was a good balance of banana flavor and coffee and it wasn't too sweet which was nice. - i ordered through the app and it was an easy process to place the order. when i walked in, my drink was ready and the server was nice in answering my questions overall, this was a nice coffee place to try and it's nice that they open very early too

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Pour-overs

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4.0(110 reviews)

1.2 mi

Big location! Reasonably priced menu! Kind & kid-friendly staff!…read more We came here to chill and catch up with kids. The popcorn chicken was lit and the tea was refreshing. Free parking too. Would come back for a large group or to grab some snacks.

July 2026 - After they closed for remodeling and reopened, I recently went and noticed that their…read moremenu has shrunken to a fraction of what it once was. Tried the hainan chicken (8.2/10) and beef noodle soup (5.5/10). The super friendly staff that used to be there wasn't present, this time around, either. Less excited to go back now, tbh.

Partial interior, with a claw machine and an arcade game by the entrance.

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Red bean smoothie. Mango pomelo sago.

Formosa Aroma

Soooooo good! Where do I even begin?! I was in the area craving my usual boba fix and I am SO…read morethankful I stumbled upon this place. The Hojicha Pudding in the Iron Buddha Oolong Milk Tea is a solid standard. But the Ube Taro Mochi Green Milk Tea?! HELLOOOO. Hella yum! I got both at 30% sweet and 50% ice, and I'm so glad I did because it balanced the pudding and that rich ube taro mochi paste perfectly. I fear full sweetness might be a little much, but I'm an old Asian who believes desserts should be "not too sweet." Lololol Service was friendly, the shop is cute, and I loved the cute lighting and tea wall. I live about an hour away and I would genuinely consider making the drive back JUST for this tea!

Love the drinks…read more SERVICE: cashier 1 politely said he'll be with me in a moment. A few moments later. Cashier 2 comes up to register: stares at me. I stare back. This is when it hits me, I got the Gen Z stare. "Are you ringing me up?" Yes. How am I suppose to know if you just stand there and say nothing. No hi, no hello, what can I get you, just straight up waiting. Anyways kiosks are there for a reason if there's no one taking your order even if they're in front of you.

Hojicha Pudding Iron Buddha Milk Tea 焙茶布丁鐵觀音奶茶

Taro Ball Trifecta is BACK! 三色小芋圓人氣回歸！

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Basque Cake 巴斯克蛋糕

Nest Tea House

4.2(832 reviews)

1.1 mi

The drinks here are always consistent & great!! My favorite is their ice cream milk tea with 50%…read moresugar, it's sweet & creamy and amazing. I also sometimes get the green milk tea with 50% or 75% sugar which is great if you enjoy a drink with a subtle sweetness. The customer service is speedy and attentive too. Overall, a great boba shop!! It's also a great place to get work done because it's usually quiet with other people working. On weekdays, I've never had an issue getting a table but on weekends, the tables can get filled towards the evening if your planning to get work done (:

SGV Passport x Nest Tea House!…read more My wife and I dropped by to get the redemptions for the free Green Milk Tea w/ Boba. The location is spacious and there's plenty of parking. The staff took care of us quickly. We also ordered an Oolong Tea as well. Per the staff they don't offer any milk alternatives just as an FYI. There are multiple entrances/exits at this location and customers were working/studying while we were there. There's plenty of seating and the ambiance is really quiet almost like a library with classical music playing. The Green Milk Tea was good and the Oolong Tea had a nice roasted flavor. The pricing was affordable and seems to be a low key type of bubble tea spot. Overall it was solid. ( ^_^)b

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Fika Fika Coffee

4.3(1k reviews)

0.9 mi

Such a cute spot to hang out or do work! Tons of parking, lots of seating and so many options for…read moredrinks, eats & snacks! Came here for a mommy/son date and we absolutely loved it. The paw cakes are delicious!! The strawberry pocky ice cream was definitely a favorite for my 5 year old. Cant wait to come back!

The Fika Blend coffee here is such a yummy treat! Their Tabby Caramel Brown Sugar is definitely on…read morethe sweeter side, but really good, and even their espresso on its own is delicious. My only complaint is the quality of the clear to-go cups. I've gotten drinks to go twice now, and both times I've had issues with either the cup breaking or the lid not snapping securely into place. Unfortunately, it did cause my coffee to spill in my car and all over my outfit, which was definitely frustrating. That being said, I don't think that reflects on the coffee or the staff at all. The service has always been nice, and the space itself is spacious and comfortable. I'd definitely come back, I just hope they consider switching to sturdier to-go cups!

Front Desk

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Hazelnut latte

Meet Tea

3.8(1.3k reviews)

1.6 mi

Back for more!!! This time for the Chinese burger AKA Chinese bun. Did not disappoint!…read more We also got a cute onigiri filled with Krab & corn, takoyaki, the three fried combo with popcorn chicken, calamari, and mushrooms. The mushrooms were a hit! I think I'd order that on my own. We also got the cheese peach tea and white peach oolong milk tea. Both delicious and refreshing! Oh wait.... We got this dessert thing. Idk even what I got. I think it was off menu. That was also so good!

I ordered jasmine milk tea and I've nothing to complain about. The service is very friendly, she…read moreeven brought the drink over to me. The sweetness level was perfect. I would definitely come back to try their other teas as well as their food as they have many food options. The restaurant is located in a large plaza so parking wasn't too hard. But I have heard the lot gets a bit crazy during lunch time so come early to snag a spot close by if you can.

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Nancy S.

Elite 23

178

4 years ago

Half and half boba is a popular type of bubble tea that combines two different types of tea or milk. The name "half and half" comes from the traditional mix of black tea and milk tea. However, there are many variations of the drink, and different shops may use different combinations of tea and milk. The quality of the half and half boba will depend on a few factors, including the quality of the tea and milk used, the consistency of the boba pearls, and the skill of the barista in preparing the drink. The best way to judge the quality of a half and half boba is to try it for yourself and see if you enjoy the taste and texture. If you're specifically looking for half and half boba in Arcadia, CA, you should definitely come here! The employees here are super nice and helpful for such a young crowd. The teas are my favorite! But so are the milk teas! The choices here are endless! read more

Bob L.

5 years ago

Parking here is super easy!!EVERY DRINK IS INCREDIBLE. I myself have been a devout HNH worshipper since middle school (10+ years!!!). Cashiers are the friendliest homies to chat up with or even ask about drink recommendations. Every topping (boba, jelly, pudding, LATTE CREAM ) adds that perfect kiss to the top of a sweet drink to bring your taste buds to the big O. The boba is cooked so perfectly, the most sensual warmth, sweetness, and soft yet chewy texture in my mouth. For an extra special time, I highly recommend getting the ice milk, milk teas, or any smoothie (anything creamy in general). ;) HNH relaxes me, is my therapist/psychiatrist, and is my addicting psychoactive drug. One sip is like getting Come, Dawn before sleeping. read more

Maggie D.

11 years ago

This boba shop is amazing! The drinks are perfect! The customer service also incredible! I come to this store every single week, and they never disappoint me. My go to drink is their NO.1~ The boba are warm, the caramel just in a perfect sugar level. By the way, their workers are really friendly. They are always kind to me and other customers. why I sign up a yelp account and make a review for them? Cuz there are too many rude ppl that trying to defame the customer service. Com'on guys, find me a spot that has the better customer service than them! Make it fair ppl! read more

Erick T.

10 years ago

This would be my first time visiting Half and Half express in this location of Arcadia. It is located next to the ramen restaurant and Baskin Robbins. I would say it's not as big as the one on Huntington, as there is limited seating. The drinks are good as usual, but my green milk tea is more bitter than usual and lacks the sweetness this time. Maybe I'll give this location another try when I'm in the area. read more

Jake B.

10 years ago

Smaller location, cash only here, great for quick grab and run. There is no place to sit and hang out like other locations (only chairs to sit and wait for drinks). Good thing about half and half express is that their drinks aren't overpriced. Taste wise is decent, they have many choices to choose from. Good for people who always wants to try new drink, but I usually get the same one. read more

Benny D.

11 years ago

The best Boba Tea House in the Arcadia location!!!! Their boba is always warm! The drinks are good as always! Even though this place is kind smaller than other Half & Half, but this is the one who has the best service ever! Every time I go here, they know my drink exactly, and never made a mistake! Haters gonna HATE! But I recommend to try their drinks! Best of the best! No doubt! read more

Justin W.

5 years ago

So many boba places popping up everywhere but Half and Half is still my favorite. After all these years, I just can't get enough of their #1 Milk drink with warm boba and egg pudding. I did not know that they had a super size so i'll be getting that for sure from now on. read more

Kaylyn S.

639

751

789

11 years ago

Came with a car full of people (5), and an order for drinks for another 6 people on top of that. Unfortunately, 1/2 & 1/2 hasn't entered the 21st century and is cash only. Oh, well........took our large order over to Honey Boba who happily accepted our credit card. read more

Mandy L.

7 years ago

I love their boba tea and coffee jelly but the portion is too big for me to enjoy alone. I need to share with my family or I need to be on diet after drinking the whole cup...LOL read more

Randy B.

11 years ago

Love the drinks at this place. My current favorite is the strawberry milk smoothie. I like this location a little more because it's not as busy as the other locations nearby me. read more

Belinda R.

10 years ago

I usually like to drink milk tea in the Tea Express, where many different types of milk tea, I like the Iced Coffee and it taste good, but unfortunately there is no wifi here. read more

Jenn C.

Elite 14

139

109

12 years ago

I love this location. No lines at all... Drinks are great here. Quality is consistent and service is fast compared to the other locations. I'm so glad I live close by! read more

Tony L.

8 years ago

The shop is very small. It is not easy to locate the shop. There are always people waiting in the line. The drinks are pretty good and the service is ok. read more

Laurenmercy B.

7 years ago

I can't believe one cup milk tea over 8$. And the taste not that good enough... only little bit boba. I was surprised after he said 8 never come again read more

Norie V.

Elite 23

118

351

692

8 years ago

Very small place, no table to sit down and relax, this place is like a drive through. Yet, packful menu, quality of drink and service was awesome! :) read more

Summer G.

5 months ago

i did not take a sip out of this yet. this is a SUPERSIZE with ice that hasnt melted. yet, why was the worker so stingy with the amount...?

Edric L.

131

11 years ago

Maybe I came on an off day, but the drink I recieved wasn't too well made, nor was it delicious.

Iiiiiiiiiivan P.

8 years ago

they make my wrong three times. The final one I got is still wrong！The wrost store they have!

Mason N.

7 years ago

Good service, always there is a line but it's really good

David L.

11 years ago

was closed on tuesday............................

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