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    Happy Lemon

    4.0 (332 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    My two favs
    Lisa W.

    I always get the mango yakult smoothie 50% sweet and this time I added sago. I also go the popcorn chicken with chili spicy w/ the total being almost twenty bucks. The only lady worker there was fast and super nice! She was making two egg waffles, my popcorn chicken, and three drinks at the same time. The inside is also super clean with four tables and one table outside. I definitely recommend this Happy Lemon to everyone. The only thing is that I recommend you bring your own ketchup if you like popcorn chicken with ketchup.

    A1. Green Tea Salted Cheese
    Allison W.

    Solid Happy Lemon location, it wasn't very busy on a Sunday afternoon. I ordered and got my Green Tea with Salted Cheese within a couple of minutes, and it tasted very standard to other locations. This is a bug location with plenty of seating indoors, which makes it seem like a good after school or work hangout spot.

    Anita T.

    I thought the Oreo bubble waffle with the salted sweet foam was quite tasty! However we also order the Thai tea and I was not a fan.

    Jack R.

    Horrible lemon iced tea. The lady at the counter is think didn't rinse out the tea. It tasted like cleaner and the lemon tasted stale. This location is alway empty..probably because it's not fresh and the drinks are poorly made.

    E9. Grapefruit Green Tea
    Joseph M.

    I wanted something refreshing to drink before my NOC shift so here I am. I got the grapefruit green tea. This drink was pretty refreshing. What I really liked is that they had a cool Genshin collab going on. Definitely keeping my cup lol. Try it out if you like. :)

    Classic bubble waffle , fresh squeezed lemon black ice tea and popcorn chicken .
    S Lola L.

    Went in for a mid day snack waiting for my kid's after school class. Metered parking was available along the street near the shop. I originally ordered bubble waffle , popcorn chicken ( spice on the side ) and a green tea - fresh lemon ice drink. I'm not a fan of the green tea as it was very perfume taste like Jasminr tea. If you like jasmine tea then this is the drink for you. I was able to order the black tea - fresh squeezed lemon drink and it was amazing ( no sugar added ) . The popcorn chicken was so fresh and made to order along either my waffle . Both were the perfect afternoon snack my tummy needed . Our food attendant Miles was so helpful, professional and took the time in my order; since it was my first time at this location and ordering chicken . I even came back with my kid to order more for the ride home and my other kid wanting an after school scooby snack. I ordered thr milk tea with the brown sugar boba drink and WOW!!!! Love this place and will come back for the amazing food, drinks and helpful staff. The shop is very clean and a great place to meet a friend or do some business.

    Fish cakes
    Raina T.

    When I'm in the area I usually stop by this Happy Lemon. I always get the green tea with cream as well as a cup of fried fish cakes. Prices has steadily increased but its still a good place to grab a drink and snacks.

    Popcorn chicken salted plum
    Tiffany C.

    Came by to try their new popcorn chicken. The staff was nice enough to let me try a couple of the powders before choosing my flavor. We loved the salted plum. It really reminded me of an Asian salted plum and was delicious! As much as I liked the flavor and that the chicken was moist and juicy, I realized that some of the chicken was undercooked and raw :(. Not good for one of my family who is immune compromised so this was quite upsetting. I know it's a new item, so hope that they will be able to figure it out in time. Tried to call to let them know of this issue but the phone line doesn't seem to be working and it was too far to return for us.

    Love the locations that make Bubble Waffles.
    Nancy C.

    Quick take: One of my favorite chains I love Happy Lemon! It's the whole vibe, all the fun colors, their mascot and of course their boba drinks. This location sells the bubble waffles; yummy. This shop smells so good right when I swing the door open and walk inside. My go to drink is always A2- Black Tea Salted Cheese which is the number 1 drink on the Top 10 list. I order this one at 75% sugar and 25% ice. If it's later in the day I don't want to go so hard on the black tea and sugar. Later in the day I will usually go for a fresh lemon green tea or a fruit tea drink with 25% sugar/25% ice no boba. The original Bubble Waffle is pretty good. I can eat the whole thing by myself but I do share it with others.

    S1 and G3!
    Christina L.

    G11 Berry smoothie with puff cream @ 50% sugar -- out has Oreos! This is my go to boba spot on the Peninsula. There's not many amazing boba places out here, but Happy Lemon does the trick!

    Popcorn chicken menu
    Erni L.

    This review is only for the new popcorn chicken snack. I was so happy that Burlingame finally has a place that sells popcorn chicken. But I was actually really disappointed. The portion was rather small for 10.25 after tax and tip and the spiciness is just not there. I wish it would be more spicy. I ordered Mala spicy and there's nothing Mala or spicy about it. Would definitely go again if I'm really craving popcorn chicken but otherwise would go to other places in San Mateo instead. Ambience of the store is nice and not crowded at all and service was good. I really only took it to go.

    D4. Green Milk Tea & A1. Green Tea Salted Cheese
    Karissa C.

    I think their quality has improved over quarantine and have been coming here more often recently! The workers are very friendly and accommodating though it may take a bit longer to get drinks on busier days because there are usually only 2 people working. I highly recommend the Salted Cheese series! I didn't order it for the longest time because the concept sounded so weird but I recently decided to try it and it's delicious. It tastes similar to cream cheese or the salted cream foam from other boba shops. It is a bit sweet so I recommend getting 50% or less sugar. Overall, happy lemon is a solid spot for boba and I am very content as a boba addict.

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    Ask the Community - Happy Lemon

    Is the cheese foam pasteurized?

    Do they offer alternative milks? (Almond, oat, etc.)

    We have soymilk!

    What's the difference between the Fresh Lemon Series and Freshly Squeezed Lemon Series? Both the Fresh Lemon Green Tea and the Freshly Squeezed Lemon Green Tea are $4.50.

    Fresh Lemon series uses the whole lemon so there is a stronger lemon taste. The freshly squeeze lemon series uses just lemon juice, this gives a slightly less lemon taste so the tea flavor comes out more.

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