Oh boy. The dragonfruit lychee juice with salted cheese (+ crystal boba) hits just right on a hot day. Super refreshing and that salted cheese is such a nice contrast. Got it with 50% less sugar and it was perfect. The menu clearly delineates the decaf options which I love (can't do caffeine past morning). Fun toppings too! Happy Lemon might be my new favorite boba joint. Can't wait for my next visit. read more

Happy lemon is a well known chain but I think it can vary based on the manager, the manager for this location is really cool and I have seen them donate to local groups like teachers/firefighters which is awesome. This location also has trivia night every Tuesday which me and my friends frequent, they give out prizes for free drinks/waffles! I do think their drinks are on the sweeter side, which is not my preference but I do enjoy the matcha mango smoothie with mango boba! read more

Happy Lemon definitely made me happy with this drink! I got their seasonal strawberry oolong milk tea, and it was delicious. I got 75% sugar and then I added Boba, the Boba was actually perfect, it was soft and chewy and complimented the drink very well, the drink was not overly sweet, but just the right amount. The girl that helped me was super sweet and helped me choose between two drinks based on my preference. The space is really cute and there was plenty of seating. read more

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Great vibes, great spot to grab boba after a meal. The interior had such a cute vibe. There's a wall that has happy in all types of languages. We went post dinner Saturday evening and they had waffle bites as samples. A pleasant surprise we got to try when ordering our drinks. I was so surprised by such a chewy texture. I would have definitely ordered if I hadn't been so full from dinner. Our drinks were all so delicious. I highly recommend the matcha mango as it doesn't compare to any other boba shop. This is my go to order at happy lemon :) I loved how there was plenty of seating and board games to play as we sat and hung out with friends. The board games were in pretty good condition and was such a fun addition to the spot. read more

Happy Lemon - F2. Mango Matcha A8. Milk Tea with Salted Cheese D11. Okinawa Fresh Milk with Boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

First time trying Happy Lemon and will return as a repeat customer! Came across Happy Lemon while eating at a nearby restaurant and wanted a little sweet treat! Jason (the general manager) greeted us when we entered and provided great options and substitutions from the menu. I went with the strawberry green tea (one of the highly recommended menu options) and my friend ordered a cheese foam tea (I don't know all the intricacies cuz it took 10 min for her to decide LOL)...she LOVED her drink! She was talking about it for hours. This is a really cute place with seating to just enjoy drinks, play games, and looks like they have a display of different drawings from customers. Absolutely love this place! read more

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This place is delicious. It's my favorite sweet treat. I like how their slushes aren't sickeningly sweet they taste really natural read more

Happy Lemon - Waffle and sweet cream - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

I'm so glad to have found honey lemon in Texas! The service was fast and good. They had a cute Christmas decoration! I gave 4 star only bc the drinks were too sweet even when I adjusted the sweetness to 50%, If you don't like sweet, maybe go for 25% . Me and my husband got Okinawa milk tea with boba Mango passion fruit tea Both were delicious but pretty sweet! read more

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First time swinging by Happy Lemon because I saw on Instagram there was a Genshin collab. It's pretty spacious inside with ample seating. The kitchen area is wide open so you can see how tidy the counter space and working area is. The drink has some jelly on the inside and I believe they said it was oolong tea. I ordered 70% sugar which is definitely sweet enough. Hand for size comparison for the egg waffle picture-- it was made on the spot and warm and fluffy!! It's definitely a super cute place to relax and have some pictures taken too. The bright yellow is a nice mood creator. The music is at a nice low volume-- low enough to be able to have conversations with your companion but loud enough to set the vibe. read more

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Not my favorite location of Happy Lemon due to inconsistency. I love Happy Lemon so it still 4 stars, but considering this being a chain, they need to up their game to match other locations. (minus 1) - Inconsistency: My go to is Mango Matcha with the strong flavor of matcha mixed with the sweetness and fruitiness of the mango jam. However, with this location, sometimes it comes out with barely any matcha flavor and the drink is not even green looking, sometimes not enough mango. - Cleanliness: Floor is sometimes a little sticky. I get that people spill their drinks but if you have white floor, you got to find a way to make that look clean to not affect any experience. read more

Happy Lemon - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Happy Lemon remains one of my favorite boba spots, primarily for their Green Tea with Salted Cheese drink. Obsessed with how good this drink is here. The salted cheese goes very well with the green tea drink, which is strong and fragrant. Definitely recommend if you want to try their salted cheese drinks! The bubble waffle is perfect for a light afternoon snack. I usually get their original waffle, but I'm sure the other flavors are just as good. I love that it's made fresh and you can get it with their cream for an added kick. Staff is friendly and there is sufficient amount of seating for big groups. Tip: sign up for their reward program on their app so you can get a free drink whenever you order a certain amount of drinks! read more

Service is friendly and atmosphere is very bright and happy. I normally love the Ube smoothie but this time they didn't blend it as well and I was left with a bunch of ice spheres that got stuck on the straw - see photo. Please blend for longer read more

Happy Lemon - Ice spheres that kept getting stuck on the straw - normally this smoothie is wonderful. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Good drinks but drinks are not always consistent. My favorites are mango matcha smoothie and roasted okinawa milk tea with boba. Mango matcha used to be very good with generous mango jam and strong matcha. Most recently, the mango was way less and matcha wasn't that strong so it tasted more like an earthy milk with a hint of mango. I'm sure they have a fixed recipe but I guess different employees scoop them in different portion. Roasted Okinawa milk tea is aromatic with brown sugar and pairs very well with chewy boba. If you get this drink, try to finish it in one seating. If you put it in the fridge, you will see balls of milk or cream formed in the drink the next day. They used to have the mango and orange milk tea which was very very good but unfortunately it discontinued. Pricing is also higher than other chains like Sharetea, 85 degree, etc, so I would only come when they have promotions and only go for the drinks that other places don't have, like mango matcha smoothie and roasted okinawa milk tea with boba. The space is nice and clean, good for gathering or casual date nights, sometimes it can be loud for studying or working. Download their app to earn points for discounts if you see yourself come here frequently. read more

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Updating my review now that it's been over a year and Happy Lemon has perfected their boba and expanded their menu! The strawberry matcha latte is my current obsession, and I hope it's not limited or seasonal. Perfect balance of fresh strawberry purée and light matcha flavor, paired with boba, is perfection! Service is always quick and easy. Order at the counter and pay, and your drink will be made shortly after. The pricing is more fair than other boba shops for the size you get, and the flavors are fresh and good. My favorites are the salted cheese drinks and the strawberry matcha! read more

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This Happy Lemon is in a great location for a quick pick-me-up bubble tea. The plaza is full of great other shops. It's inviting and busy. This particular location is usually not that busy. I never have to wait long to get my drink. There are always tables available if you want to sit in and enjoy your treat. The staff is friendly and polite. read more

Happy Lemon - milk tea cup - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

I got the Jasmine Green Tea with cheese foam. It was decent and I'm glad I didn't adjust the sugar level as everything was cohesive with one another and wasn't too sweet or bland. The overall service was good with the bobaristas making our drinks quickly. There were several tables available for sitting. The music came from a handheld speaker, but it was at a fair volume, which was nice so I could still hear music while listening and having a conversation with my friend. read more

Happy Lemon - Jasmine Green Tea with cheese foam - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

I come to Happy Lemon for their bubble waffles! Their original waffle with the puff cream is so simple but so delicious. I've also really enjoyed their lemon drinks. Service for the drinks is very fast, but the waffles are made to order so those take a few minutes. read more

Always so clean and friendly. The drinks are great and the waffles are to die for!!!! 10/10. Every employee is super efficient and have a great attitude read more

Happy Lemon - Always so clean and friendly. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is our favorite boba shop in the area! The taro smoothies here are delicious! I ask for them to go light on the puff cream and they always accomodate. My daughter and husband love the strawberry shortcake smoothie. This one doesn't come with boba, but you can add it in. They will let you split cup the order for either 50cents or a dollar. This works for my son and I, as we split the taro smoothie. We then have room for a delicious bubble waffle and some puff cream to dip it in. Perfectly indulgent combo. The staff are always pleasant and everything comes out quickly. Plus they play fun music. If this place was any closer to home, my waistline would have a serious problem. read more

I love Happy Lemon's location in Dallas so I decided I wanted to try the Austin location. The interior was very similar and had the cute lemon man sculpture in the front. I also liked the lemon man illustration with Austin in the details-so cute!!! I had such a great experience here! Vy was so helpful and answered any questions we had and got our drinks out fast even though she was working by herself. Excellent customer service!! We ordered Milk tea Oreo w/salted cheese and 2 lemon jasmine green teas w/boba. All 3 drinks were amazing and refreshing. My mom was particularly happy and turned into a fan too. I'm super happy with my experience here and will definitely be returning. read more

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Happy lemon has been on my list to visit for so long, as I've heard lots of good things about it. And I know it's a pretty popular chain. As we first walked in, I was immediately captivated by the theme! It's such a cute little shop and they really commit to lemons, I love it. As for the drinks, we ordered the strawberry black tea and mango yakult smoothie. And I thought it was just okay. It's definitely not bad, but for $6/$6.50, I was expecting to be blown away. That being said, I have also heard that they specialize in the citrus drinks (big surprise) and their cheese foams so maybe those are the way to go. Hopefully those change my mind! Overall, decent drinks but idk if they're worth what they're priced. read more

Happy Lemon - Mango Yakult Smoothie - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I had the craving for boba and read highly regarded reviews on this place. This has to be one of my favorite new places to get boba. I made a visit here on a Sunday afternoon and was not disappointed. It's a very brightly lit environment with pop music playing in the background, which gave off a bubbly vibe. It was pretty packed but worth the wait and didn't take too long to get service. I ordered the classic bubble waffle and fresh taro smoothie with Boba. The bubble waffle was hands down the best waffle I've ever had. I'm so glad I tried this place and will definitely be back for more! read more

Happy Lemon - Bubble waffle - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

No clue who's inflating the reviews on this place but I was patiently waiting for 20 minutes for a drink. The front of house people definitely need some training on being much speedier. Who the heck takes 20 minutes to make ONE drink! It's not like there were others in front of me in line too. read more

I feel weird rating this place on one drink but hey I mean, they are a drink place and they did it well. First off customer service was awesome. Any time I asked what a certain "topping" was, the guy was like "Here, here's a sample". This seems kind of unnecessary until the couple things I tried, I ended up finding out it's not my cup of tea (no pun intended - or was it ;)) Milk Tea Oreo with Tiramisu Salted Cheese. - half ice - 25% sugar This was perfect! One tip - at first sip, I felt like dang I should have gone 50% sugar. Don't let yourself be fooled. I pulled up to taste the Salted Cheese foam (so so so SO good) and noticed it's sweetness. Shook up the cup and Voila! Perfect sweetness. Added plus - the energy from whatever tea they use was an awesome caffeine fix. I normally wouldn't think this important to mention but recently had a cheese foam drink elsewhere and couldn't even tell it had caffeine in it. Hate to say but this chain place is off the chain. read more

Happy Lemon - Milk Tea Oreo with Tiramisu Salted Cheese - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Decided to try out this cute boba shop! When you first walk in, the lemon theme is present and puts you in such a happy mood. You're greeted immediately by the staff and they were so kind. We ordered S1. Passion Fruit Mango Green Tea + Aloe + 50% Ice H5. Mango Lemon Slush + Mango boba J1. Original Bubble Waffle + Puff Cream It was all delicious! I will say the only downside is that it is a bit on the pricey side of $6.00-$6.50. However, it was worth it! We will be back (especially for the bubble waffle, our fav). read more

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I'm so glad that Happy Lemon opened up not to far from my neighborhood. Before my visit, I have never heard on the name and thought it was just a place that sold Lemonade or something along those lines. You can't go wrong with their milk tea drinks, just make sure to adjust your sweetness level. I found that 100% normal sugar levels in their drinks were too sweet for me, so I usually order 50% or lower. I love the taste and texture of their mango boba. I had it in their Ube salted cheese milk tea drink which I thought was an odd combination but it surprisingly went well together. The service is quick and staff friendly. They allowed me to taste their salted cheese as it was knew to me and I didn't want to fully commit. The atmosphere itself can be quite noisy as it seems to be super busy the times I have visited which are usually peak times (after dinner). Don't sleep on their bubble waffles with the salted cheese dip! So light and delicious, hot and fresh off the waffle maker! read more

Happy Lemon - Ube Milk with Mango Boba and Hokkaido Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I'm by no means an expert in bubble tea, but living in North Austin means I've for many years had access to a wide selection of options before the shops began to proliferate throughout the city. I've had my neighborhood favorite on Parmer Lane since 2010 (you know the one with "tea" at the start of the name), but now we have a new import contender with a menu unlike any other in town. Meet Happy Lemon, the first location in Austin of a Taiwanese franchise with more than 60 stores across the U.S.. Apparently, they had their Austin grand opening just a few days ago, with lines of boba fans waiting for up to 2 hours to get a taste and some swag. Lucky me, I waltzed in at lunchtime on a Wednesday and found no line at all. Having zero experience with Taiwanese "salted cheese drinks," I was keen to try something new, and it was awesome to not have a long wait ahead of me. I decided to go with my usual matcha milk tea with boba and 25% sugar, with the added novelty of a tiramisu salted cheese topping. The cup is structured so that you remove the adorable lemon head stopper and drink, which allows the creamy topping to sort of coat the tilted cup while you sip, getting just the right ratio of tea to cream in each mouthful. I didn't receive a straw, so I'm not sure how you're supposed to get to your boba; I just ate those later at home with a spoon. According to the internet, the "cheese" is really a mixture of cream cheese, whipped cream, milk, and a dash of rock salt, so it's not as weird as you might imagine. My take on the drink I ordered? It was an interesting experience, but overall, a bit rich for me. If you are looking for a milkshake-like dessert and have no concerns with calorie intake, this may be a perfect treat for you. Afterward, I did some web sleuthing and found an old article ranking all the Happy Lemon drinks and the reviewers there recommended pairing the regular salted cheese with the matcha latte, so maybe I'll try that combo in the future. Another highly recommended pairing for people with "salty snacker" palates like mine is the plain brewed black tea and the original salted cheese topping. The bubble waffle, on the other hand, was very familiar to me, and Happy Lemon did not disappoint. The warm waffle was light and crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. When dipped into the puff cream, it makes the perfect not-too-sweet pastry treat. I would really like to have this with a hot coffee, but alas, no coffee is served here... The rest of the menu includes some fruit teas, slushies, smoothies, and typical assorted tea shop toppings. There are also non-dairy, non-caffeine options. Lastly, you can get your daily dose of probiotics with the Yakult drink selections. The full list of possibilities (not all currently available in Austin) can be viewed here: https://happylemonusa.com/menu/ The inside of the store is very spartan, with lots of bright, clean open space and markers on the floors to direct lines of traffic when the crowds are large. On the walls, there are a few cute art pieces for photo ops, and a chunky little mascot statue in the corner if you need a friend. A word on service: I was thoroughly impressed with the attentiveness of the staff during my visit. Granted, they were not under pressure, but I felt like everything ran smoothly and they were concerned that I have a great first experience. Welcome to the neighborhood, Happy Lemon! I'll be back for regular milk tea and bubble waffles very soon. read more

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When my friends told me there's another Boba like spot in Austin, my first thoughts were...okay so what makes this one stand out? Well upon inspection of the menu and taking the first sip, no doubt this one stands out from the others in such a savory and tasty concoction that I would easily come back for more. Atmosphere: Cozy boba/cafe spot, lots of direct light so things are very bright which potentially makes for clear pictures if needed. Food: Alright so it may surprise you, like me, that one of their standouts isn't just Lemon...but a drink with Cheese. That's right cheese. I was taken back at first but saw it was on the best sellers and my friend hyped it up as well so I had to try it. I got the original Milk with a Cheese topping. Wow really does change the whole drink experience. Going from more of a sweeter refreshing drink, to a more savory and delectable type experience. Worth the visit so much I look forward to trying another style with a different flavor. Service: Typical counter top service where they'll call out your drink, but staff seemed friendly enough and quick. Happy lemon, made me quite happy and my friend too of course. As stated above quite a different experience from the typical boba trends of being overly sweet. Where that is super trendy this one stands out in all it's cheesy glory. In which I look forward to returning. read more

Happy Lemon - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Happy Lemon is a Taiwanese-based bubble tea shop, newly opened in Nov. 2022 and definitely a great addition to the boba scene in Austin! Happy Lemon is known to be the originator of salty cheese. This was my first time trying it and it added an interesting twist to the otherwise sweet drink. For the salty cheese drinks, there is a sip hole on the lid, in addition to the straw hole. Their drinks are so fun, refreshing, and delicious. They have a big variety of toppings you can choose from, including egg pudding, fresh taro chunks, fresh fruit chunks, and taro balls. I also tried their bubble waffle which was also so tasty, with the perfect mochi-like consistency. They are located in a plaza so lots of parking available in the shared lot. There weren't very many tables (maybe 3 or so) but I visited during opening weekend and it was pretty crowded. read more

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Very cute place but definitely needs more seating. My party snagged a table by the window and as more people came in, the more crowded it was with people having to sit on benches against walls. The selection of slushies is small. I got a Mango Lemon slushy and it was really tart. My niece and nephew liked their drinks. My sister's order was wrong. I wish they came in more sizes other than just Large. I thought the Oreo bubble waffle would be tastier but it wasn't anything exciting. I love boba places and I'm glad I tried this place but there are others I prefer more so I don't think I will return. read more

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It's a solid place for fruit teas. I got their mango passion fruit green tea and it was delicious and refreshing! The service was friendly and quick! I'd definitely come back whenever I'm in the area. read more

Happy Lemon - S1 - mango passion fruit green tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

I went during grand opening and despite the really long wait, I think the team did a really good job managing the crowd. Overall, they were doing an efficient job and should not be judged based on wait times during grand opening. Drinks: they had a bogo deal going on so I got to try a few. The mango matcha was surprisingly good and had a nice balance between the two flavors. If you prefer more of a matcha flavor, you might not enjoy it too much. The same can be said with banana matcha. The boba milk tea with puff cream was good but I'm not sure what the different between the puff cream versus salted cheese since the cream was a bit salty too but more thick like custard. Waffle: solid waffle. They only had the original flavor that day but it's delicious. Not too sweet and has a nice vanilla flavor. I got some salted cheese dip with it but honestly it didn't need it. read more

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The tea here is quite strong and I love it. That's how milk tea should taste! After mixing the milk tea with salted cheese it just tastes decadent. Egg puffs are hot and crispy. Not at all soggy like some other places. Don't forget to get the tarp dip! Service with a smile, Korean K-pop music background and fun vibe. read more

They do trivia every week and they have tables setup for teams and a pretty good host

Good menu options. Smells like waffles and has a fun atmosphere. I recommend the salted cheese foam thai tea and the bubble waffles

So good!!!! Delicious and really nice service. Walked in to them playing late 1990's early 2000's R&B and top 40 and I was transported to being a kid listening to my sisters playlist. It was nostalgic. I love the Lunar New year decorations. It makes me happy to see Asian representation in our community! My fiancé got the Ube Milk Tea and I got the Milk tea with oreo. We shared a Oreo Waffle Puff with salted cream and tarp puff dip. The taro dip is so good with the waffle puff. It's deceptively filling. The tea flavor is very strong it's not watered down at all so don't think it's going to be a milk drink with a litte bit of tea. read more

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Great boba! Would definitely come back. Their mango matcha smoothie was so good! Service was great and so was the ambiance.

I love happy lemon! Been here three or four times now, and drink quality is consistent. (Boba quality, tho, has been a hit or miss.) Their milk drinks are too sweet for my taste, but toning things down to 59% or 75% works for me. Their lemon drinks are probably good at full or 75%. I tried one at 50% and it was super tart lol. Waffles are good every time. My favorite flavor is the chocolate, then Oreo, then original. I haven't tried to other to gotten the dipping sauce yet. Good place to pick up a drink and go or spend time w friends :) read more

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Stopped by because I had been hearing nothing but raving reviews about this cute place! I would say there was a good amount of variety in the drinks offered, with some of the featured ones including an interesting twist on your traditional milk tea! I opted for the boba milk tea with puff cream in addition to one of their bubble waffles with a a side of sweet cheese. The drink was what I would expect based on the name, with additional creaminess and a thicker texture from the puff cream. The bubble waffle however was the star of the show! The perfect balance of sweet and salty cheese dip alongside a fluffy and not overly sweet waffle that was definitely picture worthy. Both items were ready fairly quickly despite it being fairly busy and staff was as accommodating as possible! read more

Happy Lemon - Bubble waffle with sweet cheese and milk tea with puff cream - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

I love their waffles. My favorite one is the boba waffle one. It has boba in it. I always get their salted cheese dipping. It pairs really well if you like a lil bit of salty and sweet. I tried the puff cream dipping too. It's good and more cream like texture. Get this if you prefer sweet over savory. Their drinks aren't amazing to me though. I been here a few times, but I haven't found any favorite drink yet. At this location, there's free wifi. read more

Happy Lemon - Boba waffle and kumquat tea and sea salt jasmine tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Best boba drink place I've been to so far in Austin! I waited in line for the grand opening and the staff was pretty efficient at getting customer orders out. It was very cold outside, so I was delighted with the warmth inside. The tote bag for the first 100 people in line is very cute! The mango matcha is delicious and I can taste both the mango bits and the matcha. I got this with, of course, boba, which was also very good. You don't have the option to pick the sugar level for this drink but it is just the right amount for me. There are soy milk alternatives. Really happy about the location. This is going to be my go-to boba place! Love! read more

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