Happy Lemon

3.6 (130 reviews)

ModerateJuice Bars & Smoothies, Bubble Tea

Closed • 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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David L.

This place is not bad. Tho my fellow boba connoisseurs think the HL in Newark is better. The matcha waffle had a mochi texture to it. The original waffle tasted very normal. Thea go lemonade slush was very sour. So was the lychee lemonade. Service is not bad. Place is kind of cute. But less cute than other boba places. Above average B

E10 - KUMQUAT LEMON w/LYCHEE JELLIES - $6.25

Tu-Anh N.

WHEN: Sat @1:30pm While everyone was outside for the Wine & Arts Festival, we took cover for some refreshments to cool off. It's my first time at a Happy Lemon, so I figure I keep it simple by ordering: E10 - KUMQUAT LEMON w/LYCHEE JELLIES - $6.25 Wow, so refreshing! I think the secret ingredient is the salted dry plum, which I didn't expect to be in it! I love those, and I think it enhances all the wonderful flavors! This was so good and unique! This shop is pretty cute, well air-conditioned, with a couple of chairs and tables to hang out in. Not a busy time, but perhaps because it's during a festival.

Super F.

Food here is great. Service always seem to be OK ambience we hear music and street side noise.

Chloe C.

Terrible experience. I paid $1 extra for salted cheese on the side, and instead of giving me a proper container with a lid, they just put it in a cup and covered it with plastic wrap. Seriously? That's so careless -- it can easily spill. Every other store I've been to handles this properly, but this place couldn't even do that right. First and last time coming here.

S1 Passionfruit Mango Green Tea and D1. Boba Milk Tea

Dhoris P.

This location is just down the street from where we live. We always walk past it, but this time when I was craving boba, we ordered from here. I ordered online and by the time we got there, about 10-12 minute walk, it was ready. The small dining area had a few tables and bar stools by the windows. We sat at one of the tables, it was a hot day out. I got the passion fruit mango green tea and it was refreshing on a hot day. My bf ordered the milk tea w/ boba and taro, he said the taro was a bit grainy. I also ordered the original waffle and it was good. Next time I'll have to try the Oreo flavor.

E8. Passion Fruit Green Tea with lychee jelly A7. Matcha Tiramisu Salted Cheese

Binh T.

There was a line, and other customers before us waiting for their drinks outside. There was a big screen to show whose's drink were up next. Kinda felt like the dmv. Lol but I did like how they limited capacities. My very first happy lemon, and I sure am very happy. I got passion fruit green tea with lychee jelly. I love drinks with real fruits in them, and was satisfy with real passion fruit inside my drink. My friend loved her matcha drink, even though she didn't really tasted the tiramisu. But she love the salted cheese, I guess it's a happy lemon must have. Too bad I can't try it, because Of my lactose allergy. I really wanted to try their boba waffle, but they don't make that after 8pm. I will return and hopefully they will have them available.

Ed U.

** The following review reflects my experience DURING the COVID-19 pandemic. ** Shouldn't they put a mask on the Happy Lemon girl who gave me the white-gloved V sign as I walked up to the counter (photo: https://bit.ly/3iPIQl7)? At least I thought it was a girl. The yellow bowtie and red vest are throwing me off, so let's just assume Happy Lemon is non-binary. That would be appropriate since the salted cheese tea is an equal opportunity temptation to (primarily) Asian boys and girls alike. I was an Asian boy once. I was carefully strolling on Park when I noticed a new Happy Lemon out of the corner of my eye on Santa Clara. Honestly I was not making a beeline there as I haven't been patronizing drop-by spots no matter what beverages or other goodies they serve. But since it was relatively empty (just two people waiting), I decided to curb my cautionary ways and order the $4.25 Black Tea with Salted Cheese (photo: https://bit.ly/2SFPqA9). I recalled liking it against my better judgment in their Berkeley and Cupertino locations back in the halcyon, pre-pandemic days. I took it outside, found a solitary spot, and sipped it with purpose. I knew enough not to mix the creamy, salty top with the tea underneath. I drink it like a fat separator...not that I know how to separate myself from fat. However, for a non-binary sweet-savory treat, it worked for the few minutes I could pull down my mask. TEA - 4 stars...uniquely Asian sweet-savory treat for a once-in-a-while libation AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...he/she/they...Happy Lemon! SERVICE - 4 stars...properly distant and masked TOTAL - 4 stars...looking forward to future sipping freedom...someday RELATED - Exploring Alameda? Here's a collection of places I've tried and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2Ik8mky

Jessica N.

Time: last Tuesday evening Place: place looks a little run down in terms of paint and furniture, but still has a cute atmosphere. Store front is a little small, but not anything different from crowded downtown spaces. There was a couple areas for seating (two tables and a small counter by the window, but it's mostly turned into a take out store ever since the pandemic. COVID Precautions: staff and patrons wore masks. The protective shield was still up at the cashier and pick up counter. Food: I got the regular sized black tea with cheese foam and boba. I usually get 50% sweetness and less ice. Their boba is usually pretty good, but it didn't taste like they soaked it honey for long enough this time. Happy Lemon probably does one of the best cheese foams as it isn't too creamy or sweet. I'd recommend upgrading to a large if you get boba and cheese foam to make sure there is enough drink to toppings ratio. Overall, I am a pretty frequent Happy Lemon visitor when I am in the area. Their drinks are a little pricier, but it's a good treat once in a while. I usually don't get cheese foam at other places, but they do cheese foam well!

Amy Y.

Boba places have become quite popular in Alameda these days. This Happy Lemon is pretty new and I came here with my bf to get a creama drink. I parked a few blocks down closer to the movie theatre and walked a couple of blocks to get here. When we got in, there were a few people waiting in line. We waited for a bit and then ordered. I ordered the matcha latte tiramisu salted cheese. I have never tried it before and the cashier recommended. They were pretty quick at making the drink and I got it right away. First sip (without a straw) was pretty much just the tiramisu salted cheese. I had to ask for a straw to taste the matcha latte. It was definitely great! I did enjoy it a lot. For the smaller size its $4.50 a drink. It is a little pricier I think but based on location, item, competition etc. $4.50 is within reason. If I happen to be by the area again, I would definitely order it again.

Olivia C.

Came on a Sunday night around 7 pm. Decided to order the Yakult Lemon Slushy to see what the big deal was with the lemon drink. Waited about 5-7 minutes for our 3 drinks. I took a sip of the yakult lemon slushy and was immediately hit with the tartness of the lemon. There was also a jelly which I couldn't identify in my drink. (I later found out from my other friend that it's lychee jelly cubes). The drink was tart but also very sweet. I drank about half of it before I had to stop to give my taste buds rest. The store itself is clean and the employees seem to be pretty efficient. Only a few tables so probably not the best place for a large group gathering. There's street parking which we easily found on Sunday night. I'll be back again to get something else. Maybe my normal black tea with salted cheese.

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Angel Sela K.

122

6 years ago

We called Order 2 drink and 1 egg puff . And wait almost 20min.. the egg puff taste so bitter , burn out side but in side watery and soft .. the taste was awful.. fuck this place why made the egg taste taste so bitter and burn .. my husband bring it back to her .. i wish she could eat , if she can not eat I mean we can not eat .. never Order matcha egg puff this fucking place .. read more

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Shannon H.

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7 years ago

One of my favorite milk tea place. They are spot when I crave for salted cheese drinks. I think they have the best salted cheese drink in the Bay Area. My usually favorite is A1, my favorite likes A8 read more

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Chidera N.

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5 years ago

terrible boba. boba should not be hard, I don't know cook the boba better. I got the brown sugar drink.

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Minyi T.

5 years ago

My friends and I all tried their jasmine milk tea with salted cheese and it's hands down my favorite assam milk tea I've ever tried. It has the perfect amount of creaminess and sweetness. They have different drinks to try. It has the perfect amount of creaminess and sweetness. The boba is not too chewy and not too soft. I would definitely come here again! read more

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Linda L.

6 years ago

Many boba places in this area but Happy Lemon is my favorite!! Love the black tea with salted cheese and mango matcha! Staff are friendly and location clean! Covid precautions implemented! read more

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Jacky C.

6 years ago

Happy lemon never disappoints. I've been to a few locations in the Bay, My friend and I both ordered drinks separately, and maybe one or two minutes after ordering, our drinks were ready! Amazing read more

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Isabelle L.

7 years ago

During grand opening weekend, lines were long, but service was fast once you ordered. The selection is pretty standard as with most tea shops. Unique flavors such as Chocolate with Salted Cheese and Oreo Milk tea were ok; however, didn't taste like chocolate or Oreo. read more

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San S.

4 years ago

Loved it yummy matcha mango will try again. Wish I could change the sweetness but it's perfect

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Ariel L.

6 years ago

Just ordered 4 drinks today @ 5:00 pm. It literally took us more than 30 minutes to receive the drinks. My daughter ordered them online while I was parking in the front of the store. After 10 minutes, I told my daughter to check and they confirmed with her that they did receive the order. She still waited for another 20 minutes outside of the store. I saw people walked in ordered and picked up after our order, but my daughter still waiting for them to call her. One of my order is Matcha late with cream cheese and I added the red bean. After over 30 minutes of waiting, they told my daughter that they ran out of red bean. What a terrible service. I would love to support the local during COVID, but this is unacceptable services. I guess I will go somewhere else next time. read more

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Reese A.

6 years ago

this place needs some serious help in the customer service department for the following reasons (1) not likely you will be greeted or acknowledged. you could be the only customer there good luck getting a genuine smile (2) if you are greeted it seems forced (3) employees obviously don't like being there (4) they're either understaffed or when they are fully staffed it seems so disorganized (5) often times i come in and only one person is handling the order taking and the order pick ups which is soooo annoying for both types of customers. recently they gave me someone else's drink when i came to pick up and then come to find out they gave my drink to someone else. yea they're setup for mistakes. it's not ALWAYS like this maybe 80% of the time. but my sister wanted to go somewhere else because she doesn't like the attitude here i had to convince her to go because i was craving the puff cream haha. i'm tempted to give this place a 3 because i do enjoy the drinks and the puff cream is soooo bomb but if someone leaves feeling like shit after getting his drink but drinking the drink is what makes him feel better but he wouldn't have needed to feel better if the customer service part was decent then i have to hold back the third star. i get the feeling management sucks and that's why the employees act the way they do. anyway -- i still buy the drinks. read more

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Charlie L.

3 years ago

The staff here are very kind, and on busy days you can order from a tablet. I love the selection and unique flavors they provide. Today I got an oreo milk tea with tiramisu salty cheese, which sounds terrible but was absolutely delicious! It's a small but sweet store that feels very homey. They have couches if you'd like to sit for a minute. read more

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Kelly T.

5 years ago

This man in a green shirt gave me and my aunt the worst attitude ever. I have been to happy lemon in many states and this is the worst customer service ever. We asked him if mango in the smoothie was fresh and he rudely answered yes. I forgot to order cream for my waffle and he made me go back in like when that was a quick fix. Man gave me so much attitude I thought his gf cheated on him or something. Anywho, you are not supposed to bring ugly attitude to work with you. Whoever that hired the man got scammed... so irresponsible... read more

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Enoch D.

7 years ago

This place is good and everything good prices just don't drink their black tea before 5:00 pm I couldn't sleep

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Linda P.

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7 years ago

The mango matcha doesn't taste as good as the one in San Leandro. But don't be discouraged by their salted cheese tea series. Its actually quite good. Its a bit of savory foam to balance the sweetness of the tea. read more

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Ben U.

5 years ago

The boba milk tea is great. I had 25% sweet, 75% ice. Service was quick and for $5, it's pretty cheap too! read more

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Kara G.

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6 years ago

Probably the worst happy lemon I've been to! Two employees and it takes 19 mins for my drink? Plus I had to wait outside? Never coming back here! read more

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Yorky M.

7 years ago

Great customer service, I came in when they we're about to close, It was my first time and didn't know what to order. They were patient and helped me get the drink I wanted despite they were closing. I really like the green tea salted cheese. read more

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Coloring U.

6 years ago

They don't list the ingredients in their drinks on their menu. I got a lemon slush and was surprised with lychee bits in it. Ask what's in it before you order. Lol. My bf loves their salty cheese drinks. read more

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J L.

7 years ago

Loved that they opened up a location. I love their drinks and would 100% recommend their classic milk tea. It's extremely good and tastes like the ones I had in Hong Kong. Only downside is the place is small. There's only around 3 tables. read more

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Nancy N.

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6 years ago

I am obsessed with a few drinks from here including their seasonal dragonfruit drink and the mango orange milk tea. It's a cute little boba spot. Very clean and welcoming. Wish they would answer the phone more often to avoid having to wait there, especially during this pandemic. read more

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Mayalyn L.

6 years ago

I got the pomegranate and lemon slushie w/lychee. It was a mix of sweet & sour which I like, it had chunks of pomegranate. Super fresh. My bf got the mango matcha and it was creamy he really liked it. I'm only giving 4 starts bc they forgot the boba in his drink. I would still go back tho. read more

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Will T.

7 years ago

Very sad lemon. This place is probably still new but very chaotic and unorganized. Waited around 20 mins to find out that they were out of milk tea and have to change my order to a black tea (or else wait another 20 mins). In this type of situation, they should at least provide a refund or offer a free drink to their customers as a courtesy. read more

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Monica L.

103

7 years ago

Today was the grand opening and they have a special buy one get one free. I got the milk tea with salted cream cheese and the passion fruit green tea. Both was very good. Customer service was great and i was very surprised the line was not that long. The decor was very cute though it was very limited seatings. read more

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Niko G.

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6 years ago

Happy Lemon will NOT disappoint. Always great ambiance, with superb drinks and friendly service. During these COVID times, it is a real treat that Happy Lemon has made us feel safe AND welcomed. My tip: try the mango matcha ;-D! read more

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Jennifer L.

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6 years ago

Amazing boba! I love the A7 Tiramisu Matcha drink! Definitely check them out.

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Elize H.

6 years ago

Happy Lemon- - The quality of their drinks is always good. Love their service, friendly staffs, Welcome to the customers. And I like they use real ingredients to make drinks! D11 Okinawa Fresh Milk with Boba is best read more

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Mina M.

4 years ago

Great drinks glad they deliver on door dash All of the drinks are good except the chocolate one I don't like just wish they had popcorn chicken in a few more snacks on the menu but the drinks are delicious you will not regret it especially if you add puff cream to them they're the only spot I know who has puff Cream which makes the drinks extra delicious read more

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Brandon L.

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6 years ago

Pros: Their famous green tea with sea salt foam is very solid, just like at other locations Cons: Their egg Waffle seemed undercooked. It felt like I was eating mochi - the outside crust was soft, and the inside was still a little liquidy. Egg waffles are supposed to be crunchy on the outside and definitely not liquidy on the inside, so they got it all wrong here... Maybe it was just mine, but I already left before I got to try it, so I couldn't ask for a replacement. Also, their cup sealer is faulty. I shook one of my drinks in the car, and milk tea splattered everywhere... At least I was right outside and was able to get them to reseal it. This shouldn't happen in the first place though - either check if it's sealed properly fix the sealing machine. Overall, it seems like they need extra training, or just some better quality control implementations. I'll give this place a try again in a few months. read more

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i rotate between ding tea and happy lemon because they're both good and have different types of drinks. highly recommend happy lemon's salted cheese and mango yakult drinks! read more

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Chris N.

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Sugar levels were inconsistent for my drinks, but they were good relative to other Happy Lemon places. Will come here again, only because they have my favorite brewed tea. read more

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Jasmin P.

4 years ago

My brother and I love coming here! We always get the matcha mango, which is amazing! The service is always great, and the wait time is never long. Probably one of our favorite spots to get boba in alameda!! read more

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I usually never want to get Happy Lemon but decided to get some today. I ordered pick up through DD - got strawberry green tea w/ crystal boba and salted cheese (50/50 sugar & ice). It was hella sweet still...overall the drink just didn't sit right w me. I'm always a fan of strawberry green tea and salted cheese combo, but the taste was kinda off. Service is literally the bare minimum, or less. Employees seem miserable lol and I didn't even get greeted when I came in. Personally I could care less, but in general you should ALWAYS greet customers. Probably might not come back again...nothing spectacular about their drinks. read more

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Julianna L.

7 years ago

I love Happy Lemon! Their drinks are so good compared to iTea. It makes iTea seem plain and boring. I love their salted cream cheese on top of any milk tea, it's great! I definitely recommend ordering through GrubHub pick up, so it can be ready as soon as you get there. read more

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Abby K.

6 years ago

The boba is chewy and sweet and the salted cheese is creamy and delicious. Today was my first time visiting Happy Lemon and I will definitely be going back! read more

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Aashish M.

7 years ago

The lady on the register was so rude don't go there or you will mess your all day worst place, worst management it's not happy lemon it's sad lemon read more

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ZiHao F.

7 years ago

Nice place and cute decoration. Employees are polite and patient. Drinks are good and the price is fair.

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Melanie B.

6 years ago

i don't come here much, but i might've been here twice way before the pandemic. came here last night since it was the only spot open until 9pm. i don't remember the last time their drinks being SO SWEET but when i ordered the yakult green tea, definitely be aware, try getting 75% or 50% sweet. the cashier was nice, despite the slight language barrier. the will have you wait outside once you've ordered, they don't have a machine to call out your number so definitely pay attention when they call out. my cousin tried ordering the puff waffles but i think they don't serve them at a certain time so maybe come by earlier before 9pm. read more

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Du M.

7 years ago

This place is really slow for being a Friday night, stop in to try one of their drink and was disappointed, no flavor of tea at all, more like sugar water. Will definitely not coming back. read more

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viva c.

5 years ago

Happy Lemon is one of my favorite boba places to go to! My all time favorite is the mango matcha with mango boba and currently, the honey green tea with salted cheese is up there as well.This location is very clean and open. The customer service here is also great! read more

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Benjamin L.

6 years ago

Every time I call in they put me on hold and forget I'm on the phone. Their drinks are ok but service is not

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2321 Santa Clara Ave
Alameda, CA 94501
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What time does Happy Lemon open?

Happy Lemon opens at 12:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Happy Lemon close?

Happy Lemon closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Does Happy Lemon take credit cards?

Yes, Happy Lemon takes credit cards.

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Does Happy Lemon allow dogs?

No, Happy Lemon does not allow dogs.

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Does Happy Lemon have parking?

Yes, Happy Lemon has parking options. Garage Parking, Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

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Does Happy Lemon have free WiFi?

Yes, Happy Lemon has free WiFi.

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Is Happy Lemon opened during this shutdown?

Yup, got mine yesterday. Order through door dash for quick pick up

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No number to call but you can order ahead thru doordash pick up if you chose to pick it up or delivery

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Main Squeeze catered an event in Saratoga, and their drinks were a fun (check out the photo of the…read morelight in the drink) and refreshing addition. I tried one of their lemonades, and it had a light, fresh flavor that was enjoyable, especially for a warm day. The only downside was that it was a little too sweet for my taste.

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Geeat juice and smoothie spot. I ordered the roots juice - beet, carrot, apple, lemon. I waited a…read morebit while they made it on the spot. Fun insta wall to the side. Efficient staff. Drink was delicious.

I've been getting smoothies off and on for a few years now. At O'smoothie. Today I decided to get a…read moresmoothie bowl. I like this place because they have pretty nice combinations for smoothies. A good deal of variety, in general. With the bowls, they're pretty simple, two base flavors and pick your own toppings. Excellent! Service was fast & fuss free. However, when I went to dive into my bowl, I couldn't find the base fruit (I got dragonfruit). My bowl was mostly toppings. Definitely the smallest bowl I've ever been served. So if you like açaí & açaí type bowls, I wouldn't suggest this place. If you're someone who likes bowls just for the toppings, then you're at the right spot. I showed them how I could barely find the dragonfruit, but they said that's what their bowls look like - they weigh it to the half point and then add toppings.

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Ooh La La Passion Fruit smoothie. Contains apple, passionfruit, peach, and mango. Cold, refreshing, and delicious. $9.78 after tax and tip.

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Pink Lemonade

T4 Alameda

4.1(35 reviews)

0.1 mi

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Overview: nostalgic, my favorite boba place that offers mini boba!, delicious and fresh food…read more/snacks too ---- I used to come here all the time back in high school when it was located across the street in front of the bus stop next to the martial art place. I'm so glad that they are still open and running. They have happy hour from 6-8pm with discounted drinks and food which is great for the high schoolers in the area and to just hang out there too! I LOVE mini boba, so much more than the regular sized boba balls and T4 is one of the only places I know that still have the option to add it. I got my favorite Wintermelon Milk Tea for $6.35 ($5.75 for reg size + $0.60 for mini boba topping) and it was just like I remembered it. Sweet, creamy, chewy, and refreshing. I also got the Popcorn Chicken $7.75 which they offer sauces like ranch and sweet chili (there are more options but I forgot). It came out piping hot and the chicken was still tender and juicy, also had crispy basil on top. The girls working were so sweet too! You can either order directly from them or through their small kiosk iPad on their counter. There's plenty of seating but parking is always an issue. We had just come from playing at SubPar Mini Golf so we left our car over there and just walked a few minutes. ---- Overall: a classic boba institution that I'm so happy still operates, fresh food and drinks that tastes the same as I've had them years ago! I can't wait to be back when I'm visiting Alameda again!

Out of the many other boba places in Alameda, we decided to come here and left kinda disappointed…read more Ordered a couple drinks and popcorn chicken. Came during HH where there were discounts on certain drinks and snacks. It didn't seem crazy busy but it took over 20 min for the popcorn chicken. Finally decided to ask for refund since it was taking much longer than anticipated, and of course it was ready right after. Didn't end up getting a refund. The popcorn chicken was crispy but didn't have any basil in it as pictured. Also not a fan of seasoning it myself, but it's nice that they have the different seasoning shakers to customize. Around the same time, a couple other customers went up to the counter to inquire about their orders as well. One customer was waiting on a single drink for 15 min and it wasn't made until he brought it to their attention. Maybe they were short staffed or something but I think they should have warned customers how long to expect to wait before ordering.

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Earl grey MT with French pudding.

Strawberry matcha milkshake. (AI enhanced photo of real item).

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Grapefruit tea with real grapefruit pulp.

Rush Bowls

Wow! RUSH Bowls impressed me with a balanced mix, great taste, and loads of fresh ripe fruit. Got…read morea tip from another Yelp Elite that I should try Rush Bowls in downtown Oakland. Thank you very much! The best advertisement is word of mouth. I ordered the Summit Bowl for myself w/ blueberries, strawberry, and extra granola. Very refreshing, cold, and filling. Clearly this is meal or a healthy snack. Not bad for the price, and I didn't get a sugar rush from eating it. Nice, hard working staff. I'll be back again!

Absolutely delicious and fresh. I'm still recalling what I had last time I just remember it being…read moredelicious and enjoyable. High quality, enjoy!

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Another shot. Where they keep the juices.Frozen.

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Voila Juice

3.1(18 reviews)

0.7 mi•South Kennedy Tract, East Oakland

This place was pretty cool. The cold part about this is I've made myself miss out for years. I've…read moretaken this exit off Fruitvale and 29th often and I never make that right, figuring the place has probably been close for years. Smh. That negative thinking had me missing out. When I walked in it looks like a small distribution factory, or what I imagine that to look like. Then there's a small office and the folks gave me a menu and the prices were more than fair. Check em out. Large sizes and affordable.

This was soooooooo good and refreshing. Oh wow . I am so happy I chose this one. There were a few…read moreoptions and mango is my favorite which I believe I will try next and the green juice but the classic pineapple stood out and I'm satisfied. Not overly sweet, very delicate creamy balance. I def will come visit next time I'm in Oakland

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4.1(391 reviews)

2.0 mi

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First timers with a party of 12 and found our new favorite boba/snacks spot in Alameda. We ordered…read morea total of nine drinks ranging from Thai iced tea, to mango and strawberry slushies, taro, with added fun lychee poppers etc. - we basically ordered half the menu and still felt wanting more! The fries were the perfect texture and came out fresh. We occupied majority of the space and the staff and owners welcomed us and did not rush us out (this literally happened at a neighboring boba spot in alameda- they were so rude. I forgot the name, please feel free to read my review on them). I encourage you to try this place out! Cheers!

If you enjoy boba red dye 40 then this is your place! Nothing is fresh or real, it's dirty and…read moredon't expect a friendly face helping you. $10 and it can all be yours! Save your money and get a cupcake across the street... at least it will be fresh and real ingredients.

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There's 2 self-ordering kiosks at the counter.

Bee Juiced

5.0(3 reviews)

2.2 mi•East Oakland

This place has really good smoothies and they're refreshing and you can tell that there made simply…read moreI can't recall which drink I had the last time, but I'll definitely be back for more. If you haven't been here yet check them out, I highly recommend.

This spot is a hidden gem; it's open later than Vitality Bowl and Jamba Juice on top of having a…read moresuperior taste. A must try!!

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Simple Sunrise #low calories

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Rena K.

3 years ago

I was let down by my visit to Happy Lemon in Alameda. The Oreo milk tea I ordered had a chemical taste, and the store's condition was off-putting: dirty, dark at 3:30 pm, and eerily silent. While the staff were nice, the overall experience felt like a rip-off, especially since I've had much better experiences at other Happy Lemon locations. read more

Scott M.

6 years ago

I walked here and was amazed at how beautiful this spot was! Very nice design and inside - it's recyclable and sustainable everything! They've got Fruit Smoothies, Yakuts, Fresh Juice with House Cream, etc. It's a wonderfully fresh and healthy eats spot. The people that work here have amazing energy and very pleasant. Enjoy your visit. read more

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2 years ago

Happy Lemon is a standout for boba lovers! The boba here is spot-on, perfectly chewy and full of flavor. With so many boba places around, it's awesome to find one that really nails it. Definitely worth a stop if you're craving something refreshing! read more

Haixi Y.

6 years ago

Went here again today. One of the best Boba place I have even been!! They get a lot of extraordinary drinks especially the green tea with salted cheese A1 and the mango lemon slush sub to lychee jelly. Definitely coming again next time!! read more

Perry C.

6 years ago

I always love Happy lemon, usually I got the milk tea or cheese cream series, they always come good to me. I decided to try the lemon black tea($6.25 for delivery), I expected they give me more lemon, little bit disappointed. read more

Shawn Y.

6 years ago

I really do enjoy their drinks a lot. They are probably the best tea place in Alameda. If you have not tried their drinks, YOU HAVE TO!! Especially the salted cheese drinks. They are amazing! read more

Eddie T.

6 years ago

This place is amazing. They do serve the best tea around here. Their staffs are very friendly too. I'm very satisfied with both of their service and drinks. read more

Neko D.

4 years ago

Good drinks, my go to is the brown sugar drinks however it might be too sweet for others.

Julianne N.

7 years ago

Tea is lacking in flavor, very bland, cannot taste the tea at all. will not be back.

Louis L.

6 years ago

Not sure if I came on an off day but the cheese didn't taste good today.

Cayden M.

6 years ago

Amazing company!! Great service.

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Quality/Quantity - My daughter was down, so we got her a Lycee Yakult boba drink. She is already…read morefeeling better. This is my daughter's favorite Alameda boba place. Ambiance - Nice remodel. Plenty of street metered parking, but we walked from Mekong Kitchen where we had lunch; see other Yelp review. Service - Counter service. Price - $8, expensive, but worth it to cheer up my daughter. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success here from 12+ years.

Japanese food with no Japanese standards. I ordered Pork…read moreKatsu Curry. The curry taste was good but extremely inadequate for the serving size. They had the audacity to want to charge more for extra curry when it was inadequate quantity to begin with. I doubt if they have sat down and eaten the food themselves to find out if the ratio of rice to curry was adequate. The katsu was dry and had next to no flavor. The tables were dirty and unwiped. I guess they expect customers to wipe tables since there were Clorox wipes at every table. Maybe I am spoilt by food and service standards in Japan.

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3.4

(384 reviews)

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Love this place. Affordable eats in Oakland. This place is located at the edge of Chinatown!…read more Their ramen is a must try, heard they use fresh ingredients to make their broth. Sweet and sour popcorn chicken with rice is a must have for a filling lunch.

I'm blessed to have a plethora of tea shops in Oakland Chinatown and T4 is one of my favorites for…read moreaffordability, ease of access, and variety. Where else can you find a bubble tea drink for $5 or under nowadays? You can order on the kiosk and expect your order to be out quite quickly. I've tried the fried calamari before and thought it was decent. I'd like to come back and try the Taiwanese food. The drinks are straight forward- yummy and probably loaded with additives but nostalgic and comforting. I appreciate the various toppings and types of drinks.

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4.0

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I really like this spot. Everytime I come to visit my parents in Oakland, I stop by here…read more I order the Japanese Matcha smoothie with Boba and whipped cream at 50% sweetness for my mom. I usually get the mango sago or brown sugar latte. The Boba pearls are really fresh and soft. They also have a virtual rewards card so you buy a drink and you get a stamp. After about eight or nine drinks, your next one would be free. FYI, the line is usually long but it goes really fast. I wish you could adjust the ice amount though, but there is no option for that. I highly recommend this place.

Date:10/17/2026 Time: 2:30 PM 79° Sunny…read more It is quite warm and I'm in Chinatown enjoying my weekend. I need to hydrate, so I stopped in at I-Tea. The last time I had a beverage from an I-Tea was over 10 years ago in Alameda. My first time here, and I am not used to ordering a beverage using the self serving kiosk. I couldn't find the peach fruit tea, so I selected the watermelon passion fruit tea with no sugar and no ice. This I-Tea has no tables and chairs. It is order beverages to go. That is fine with me. The courtyard in the Pacific Renaissance Plaza was the perfect place to sit and relax. I noticed some items on display. They were coconut milk with boba and fresh fruit. Curiosity got the best of me, so I ordered one. Service was a tad slow since there were only two employees working at the time. A return visit is a must. I saw something I want to try - the royal avocado delight. I haven't had an avocado smoothie in over 10 years.

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There's a million boba tea shops all over California. The Bay Area is oversaturated with the next…read morebig hype. This small shop is not hyped up, they don't have long lines, there's no influx of influencers trying to take advantage of getting free drinks in exchange for advertisement. Just pure locals, IYKYK. See I'm not big on overly sweet milk tea that gets washed out from the milk and has minimal tea. I love the strong tea flavors with the hint of milk just to complement the tea. I love ordering their Tieguanyin Milk Tea. It's probably one of my favorites because of the floral hints. Even as a milk tea, you can still taste the tea itself while adding a hint of sweetness. As a hole in the wall in Chinatown, this is literally one of the good ones.

PSA: Don't come here if you see a long line of people because it's going to take you a long time to…read moreget your drink. I saw a long wait out the door so I thought this place must have been a good place to try. I was going to a concert so I was on a time crunch but I should have realize why there were so many people is because everyone was waiting for their drink to be made. I ended up having to wait 45 minutes and really only got my drink because I had to ask them what was taking so long (I was ready to just leave without it). There was only 1 person making drinks and drinks were basically leaving the kitchen every ten minutes or so. Whats worse is that I saw two women go into the back and I can see one of them talking with the other woman as she makes 5 drinks for the first one to just walk out with them. I know it's just a small shop but it's kinda ridiculous to see a line as a worker but then prioritize making drinks for a friend or the owner of the shop. Once I did get my drink though, I gotta say, it was pretty good. I got the barely milk tea and you can definitely taste the barely tea with the milk giving it some depth/body. If only I didn't have to wait with 20 other people for my drink.

San San Tea House

4.3

(116 reviews)

Great Vietnamese coffee Highly recommended…read moreIt is very clean environment and very cute Service was great, and the person was really polite and nice

Tried four drinks today - purple cloud, chocolate and Thai tea, all with additional toppings and a…read morejasmine matcha no toppings without sugar. The matcha was harsh and heavy tannins without the umami and grassy flavor. It's either been sitting and not fresh or made with water that was too hot and cooked the matcha. The purple cloud and chocolate seemed like a powdered drink. The boba was not cooked through to the center so you get gritty centers. I remember previous visits were much better, unfortunately.

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5.0

(67 reviews)

Great service and so many healthy, fresh options in a part of Oakland that doesn't have many! They…read moreare so friendly and happy to help. Great snacks too

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4.7

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If you're looking for a solid boba spot in Oakland that delivers on both flavor and consistency,…read moreQTea Bar is an absolute gem. Tucked away on Lake Park Ave, it's the perfect pitstop before or after a stroll around Lake Merritt. The shop has a fun, welcoming energy (keep an eye out for the cool, colorful fruit and boba mural on the front). The staff here is consistently fast, incredibly friendly, and happy to help you customize your ice and sweetness levels so your drink comes out exactly how you like it. On top of that, the pricing is very reasonable compared to a lot of the newer, overhyped boba chains in the Bay Area.

Some of the best milk tea ive had. You might think these places are kind of standard but its…read moreseriously another level. They offer oat milk as a substitute as well, which is great. The honeydew milk tea is one of my favorite drinks of all time! The service is super friendly and they make your tea *fast*

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3.1

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I dropped by Jamba @ Alameda Southshore to try their Acai Bowls. I wanted to see how they compare…read moreto one I recently enjoyed at an independent smoothie shop. I was there on a cool Thursday afternoon, at around 4:30pm. I walked in, the place was empty. Crew were working behind the counter, a young man greeted me and asked for my order. The menu board seemed crowded with all kinds of choices. I ordered the "Acai Primo," large, with no add-ons. Price $14.70, 22-oz cup. Service was quick with three people behind the counter. Past reviews mention "cash only" payment. Not the case when I was there. I paid with a credit card using "tap to pay." My Acai Primo looked definitely fresh and delightful. The honey topping gave it a shiny glaze. All my favorites.....berries, banana, and strawberry were on top. I liked the crispy granola. Next time I'll just order a regular size. A large is like a meal. This place has no tables inside, just a bar along the wall and window. There's shared tables outside in the courtyard of the shopping center. -------------------------------------------------------- Free parking in lot. Southshore Shopping Center is a large open air mall located at Park St & Otis Drive.

Haven't been to a Jamba Juice in ages. Stopped in to grab a smoothie since I had a discount coupon…read more I used to get one of the classics, Razzmatazz all the time. This time I wanted to try something new and opted for the specialty Acai Antioxidant smoothie. Which was really nice, not too sweet and not tart at all. Smoothie prices range from $8 for the small to about $10 for a large on the regular smoothies. Their specialty smoothies are a dollar more. I appreciate that their drink containers, lids, and straws are all biodegradable paper products. Pickup service was quick and easy as I ordered ahead online. I haven't tried any of their food products yet. Maybe next time.

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