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    Happy Lemon

    4.0 (31 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM

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    Veronica L.

    Clean and bright location on Piedmont with interesting seasonal specials. Bummed they were out of boba at 540pm when they close at 6. We ordered at the kiosk and the employee told us afterwards there's no boba so my husband went to the kiosk with her to cancel the order and we reordered my drink alone without the boba. He only drinks the tea as a vehicle for boba (haha). Management should figure out a way to disable customers from selecting boba if they are out if customers are ordering from the kiosk or shut down the kiosk once the boba is out which forces customers to order from the cashier. The next two customers who ordered at the kiosk immediately after us also had the same problem because they ordered their drinks with boba and had to choose replacements. Ordered the fresh lemon honey green tea which was made quickly. A little sweeter than 25% sugar which is why I appreciate when places make it with less sugar. Tasted more like 50% sugar. I like it a little sweet and it's too sour with 0% sugar so that is my dilemma. Will try again next time when they have boba!

    2 outlets (one 2 plug, one 1 plug) available!
    Min C.

    A potential work/study spot open later than all other cafes on Piedmont Ave... if you have xfinity (GREAT signal). Strolled in on 6pm on a Sunday, one party ready to leave so it wasn't crowded. I almost always order Milk Tea (MT) with Puff Cream @ Happy Lemon, but they said that they are out of boba. While they did offer to substitute another topping, I did find it weird that "Boba MT with Puff Cream" (with boba) cost the same as "MT with add-on: Puff Cream" (no boba). Anyway, I also order a matcha bubble waffle (technically not true - this was a mochi batter, though still yum) and they ask if I'd like an add-on. I like the idea of a matcha oreo waffle so I ask for oreo. This is an extra charge - the same cost as a boba as a topping. So I jokingly say, maybe I can get oreo for free since I am not getting boba from my drink? By now, I have two staff working on my order and they kind of have a blank and confused stare. While I could, I decide not to fight it but explain a second time what I meant. They charge me the full price anyway. By the way, the matcha waffle is lovingly chewy and has a yummy hint of bitter! My puff cream MT (despite without boba) was also on point. However, I can't help but think perhaps my prlonged encounter may have started my first visit off on the wrong foot. I love that they have plentiful seating and outlets for a focused work/study session. I think besides my interactions, the staff seem courteous and attentive (greet when entering, parting thank yous). I think there's potential - perhaps when boba is still available 2 hours before closing!

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    Edison H.

    Definitely prefer this location over Mr. Green Bubbles and Tea on Piedmont. I always get my favorite drink mango matcha. We tried their strawberry black tea this time too. We like the solid strawberry chunks they add so no toppings needed. The drinks came out very fast so good service. Overall ambiance could be better. The interior feels empty when it's not. I'm not sure how to really put it, but it feels like there is nothing much going on here.

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    Glenda B.

    Overall decent! It was my first time going to a Happy Lemon. Was feeling boba so stopped in cause it was convenient, right near Fenton's creamery in Piedmont. I was feeling matcha so seeing the Mango Matcha Smoothie was my obvious choice (plus seeing matcha with mango is an interesting combo I've never tried, AND it's a smoothie versus liquid tea). Smoothies are only available in one size (large - for $6.50) and added boba (+.75). No sugar or ice adjustments can be made on the drink. The service was fast and friendly. The drink was pretty good and not overly sweet; I just thought there'd be more mango flavor overall. The drink has tiny little chopped or puréed mango chunks at the bottom but I feel even with adding the boba the drink was missing something. Consistency was a little icy but got smoother the more I drank it. Definitely want to go back to try some of the other drink options

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    Kay D.

    Welcome to Oakland! This is the first happy lemon chain that opened up in Oakland. There's one other chain in Alameda that's closest to Oakland, where I frequent. I'm so ecstatic that it opened up in oakland on Piedmont ave right next to Fenton's. It's a great location as well, you can easily park on the street or in the neighborhood streets. This is the first weekend of grand opening, I saw the event on FB that it is doing BOGO free promo this Saturday and Sunday only. I came on a Sunday and the line was not too bad. I was the third person in line to order. This location is very large compared to the Alameda location. Inside, there are a bunch of seatings, on the long stools or the seatings with the tables. The bathroom is gender neutral and fairly large and clean. There's also a self service iPad towards the side of the cafe for those who has social anxiety or don't want ppl interactions. Since all happy lemon menus are the same, I went with my usual order. WHAT I ORDERED Hot green milk tea, no sugar (FREE) Hot boba milk tea, 50% sugar (FREE) S2 dragon fruit lychee juice salted cream 50% sugar 20% ice (this location offers this drink adjustments, I was told at another location that this drink is preset, no adjustments) L D5 boba milk tea w puff cream Our total came out to be $12 during the promotional weekend. For 4 boba drinks $12, that's a steal!! You cannot find this value at any other boba cafes. Our drinks came out fairly quickly as well, I probably waited at most 5min. Very swift and efficient process!!

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    Sarah L.

    I am glad there's a Happy Lemon on Piedmont Ave.! The place is very clean and spacious. I came here on the Wednesday afternoon and there was no line. The staff were super friendly and service was fast. I ordered my drinks from the kiosk and was able to get my drinks very quickly. My usual go-to at Happy Lemon is their oolong tea with salted cream with crystal boba (25% sweetness and no ice). The drink came out perfect, just how I wanted it.

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    Sirinard M.

    Delicious fresh lemon and honey I ordered mango Yakut so delicious Waffles not too sweet love it. Good service.

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    I like to get the ube milk tea with the cream and boba, so good! Friendly workers, good location

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    This happy lemon location is pretty good. The staff are all friendly and patient. The boba is a nice texture, and the service is quick.

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    very solid, every time i go. it does feel like my adjustments to the sugar aren't making any change, but still tastes good regardless.

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    My son has OT a couple doors down, and this is our go to boba spot now. We are here every almost…read moreevery week. Simple menu. Kiosk for easy and quick ordering. And they typically have drinks out quick. Snacks are pretty good. They come out a bit later. Staff always friendly. And we typically are able to grab a table inside or outside, if we wanted to relax a bit before heading back to our car. My go to drink is the Mango Coco or Mango Creme. My son usually gets a Taro when we go out for boba at other places. But, he doesn't like the Fresh Ube here, so he gets the Strawberry Potion or Strawberry Shake. The bentos are pretty good. We got the boys boxes for lunch once. Very good portions. I love getting an order of Sesame Balls. Most snacks come out piping hot!

    I had a craving for popcorn chicken, so I decided to give this place another try. I visited once…read morewhen they first opened and did not love what I ordered at the time, mostly because of personal preference, but today's visit changed my impression. Parking is still not ideal since it is all metered and the Grand Lake area is usually busy. Inside, the space is bright, lively, and generally clean. I also appreciate that the menu includes photos, which makes choosing much easier. I ordered the jasmine green tea with sweet creme and really enjoyed it. The tea flavor is on the stronger side, but the creme balances it out nicely. I also ordered the spicy popcorn chicken, and it was fresh, well‑seasoned, and extra crispy just like I requested. No need for extra seasoning at all. Service was solid, and overall this visit was much better than my first. I would definitely stop by again if I am in the area and craving a snack.

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    This spot just became my favorite Taiwan tea place. From the moment I walked in, I could tell they…read moreput real thought into the experience. The decor is clean, modern, and warm, making it a great place to study or just hang out with friends. I especially liked the kiosk ordering system--quick, efficient, and no pressure while deciding. The drink packaging is honestly next level. It feels premium and thoughtful, not just another basic cup. You can tell they care about presentation just as much as taste. And the drinks themselves? Smooth, refreshing, and high quality. Service was excellent--friendly, attentive, and fast without feeling rushed. The space was spotless, including the bathroom, which is always a big plus for me. Overall, this place nails atmosphere, quality, and convenience. I'll definitely be coming back regularly. Highly recommend if you want a chill, aesthetic tea spot.

    Expensive but good! Minus 1 star for the ridiculous wait time for drinks. Otherwise 100 stars for…read morethe great quality, carefully brewed teas and amazing flavor. After a few visits, the drink I'm hooked on is the Taro Milk tea + taro paste + taro balls. It's just so loaded with taro and it tastes like taro rather than taro "flavoring". Drink after drink, it's easy to see what this tea shop has won so many awards. Plus, their cup carrier is super cute, eco and creative! I almost wish this place wasn't so good because they're pricy and addicting!

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    3.7(698 reviews)
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    Came in here on a Saturday, so it was super busy. Ordered a Taro milk tea with red bean and Boba…read more Before I ordered, I made sure that the lady behind the desk had oat, almond, or dairy free milk options. She must've misheard me when I said, oat milk, cause she started using whole milk after I ordered. I told her I have dairy sensitivities. And she said that is the only milk that she had. But this was after I paid for the drink... i've never had a problem at other locations with no other dairy options. ...there was also barely any Boba and half the drink was red bean. Very disappointed. I must've been fourth in line after a family, and three other customers were served before me. If you have dairy sensitivity, DO NOT come here. I do not recommend it. Probably not coming back here again.

    Came in around 11:00pm (close at midnight) and it was very crowded. The main issue was the pickup…read morecounter--once drinks were placed out, a large group of people kept lifting and touching multiple drinks to figure out which one was theirs. It happened repeatedly and felt really unhygienic. I complained because I wasn't comfortable taking a drink that had been handled by several strangers. They remade my drink, but there was no apology and no effort to manage the pickup process. Please consider a better system (calling out names, keeping drinks behind the counter, or handing drinks directly to customers), especially during rush hours.

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    3.9(364 reviews)
    15.5 mi
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    If you're looking for a truly multitextured experience, HeyTea is the place for you…read more I ordered the triple matcha latte with coconut blocks. The drink took about 25-30 minutes to be prepared so don't come in a hurry!! I inserted the straw into the bottom of my cup and sucked. Nothing came out. I had to suck with more strength, due to the thick consistency of the drink. Finally, a gelatinous, slimy and sort of sweet substance came out of the tip of the straw. You do have to work for it due to the thickness of the drink, it's not liquidy. The actual matcha had a strong and smooth taste but to be honest was a little too concentrated which made it a bit astringent. This drink was truly a journey for the mouth. Usually a drink is about taste but this one was much more about tactility, or at least that's how it felt. Unfortunately the substance seemed to leave a strange metallic, unpleasant aftertaste that lasted for quite a while after finishing the drink. Texture: interesting taste:2.5 , it was new to me but i wouldn't have it again aftertaste : gross The next drink ordered was some sort of blue mango coconut concoction. Every menu item had a grandiose name so i'm not sure the exact one but it was a mango coconut slush. They white jelly substance was back and taking charge in the bottom of the drink. Along with the strange substance was a plethora of white tasteless balls. Not like traditional boba, but not bad. the flavor of the drink was good, a bit too coconuty for my liking but it was fine. The real problem was the radio of (balls + substance) : drink... way too high! i barley had any sips that had more drink then texture additives. The taste was good, but texture was off, and my stomach was not too happy after ingesting the whole thing in about 10 minutes.

    I would recommend ordering online 30 minutes prior as there is always a line…read more The coconut mango boom is a very refreshing, but light drink to satisfy the sweet tooth Highly recommend

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