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    Happy Lemon

    3.6 (253 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Jessica W.

    這次北加之旅,還有跟我弟弟去弟妹親家那裡,第一次到這個城市來,一開下來就已經看到很多中文字了,那當然是要來一杯茶,一彎進來就看到happy lemon,聖誕節當天他們還有開真是辛苦了,茶的部分我覺得還好,有cheese 奶蓋的綠茶, 嗯, 太多茶店做的更好,但雞蛋糕跟鹹酥雞的部分就很棒, 好吃!

    Edison H.

    This place would be an easy 4 stars if the tables were cleaned more often. Nothing bad to say about the drinks because it's usually consistent across the board. I do like the wall decoration though. This location looks better than the other ones I've been to recently.

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    Viki N.

    They have a decent strawberry tea and cheese foam option, so I don't mind coming to Happy Lemon if it's the only boba place in the area. However, overall quality of this franchise seems to be consistently meh. It's like the QR code scanner at every location I go to is always broken, so I'm forced to talk to an employee to order and get points. The tables are usually dirty and the staff don't always clean it up frequently. And 0% ice is not an option for my drink.

    I mobile ordered and they made my drink on time but forgot my waffle. I waited an additional 10 minutes and my waffle was raw. Not ok...
    Sabrina B.

    I mobile ordered. My drink was ready in time, but the employee said a few more minutes for my bubble waffle. I waited an additional 10 minutes and they gave it to me raw. Unacceptable

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    Fanny D.

    This was my favorite local boba place for years, until... I always get a drink with salted cheese and always appreciated that they had the clear lid with a hole for straw and a separate sipping hole. It makes it such a great experience to be able to get just the amount of salted cheese in your sip without having to do some awkward straw gymnastics. But this time... to my horror, they gave me my drink with a regular sealed plastic lid initially. I asked for the "other lid" and they gave me this monstrosity. Clear plastic lid, but only a hole for the straw. No sipping hole. That defeats the purpose of this lid completely. There is another indent on the lid for the hole plug which serves no purpose for me. So just like most other boba places, we have to go back to doing straw gymnastics to get the salted cheese. I know, first world problems. But the prior lid was so functional. It's a shame. Aside from that, the drink is still good. My go to is the Oreo milk tea with boba and salted cheese, 25% ice and 50% sweet is perfect. I find their boba always has a great texture and taste. Some tables and seats inside.

    Thai tea, Matcha Latte, Yakult Lemon Slushy, UBE milk tea with puff cream, Roasted Oolong Okinawa Mili Tea
    Chrenzoe Christian B.

    Happy Lemon is one of my favorite boba places. Service is fast and friendly. Came here yesterday on a busy afternoon. The place is always packed, music playing, blenders blending, people chatters. I never had a bad drink with this place, its always a hit! The only thing I'd like to say is; some Happy Lemon places serve fried chicken, this place should too. It would be greater than great. 4.5 stars close to 5. Always gonna come back. Have the app, so you can get a free drink after ordering 10 drinks.

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    Kevin V.

    A great place to get boba in the area. You can order on the self order kiosk or with one of the workers. I like how they have a big menu so if you're not into teas you can also get smoothies. They also have a lot of toppings to choose from. The wait can be long especially if they only have two workers. However, their seating area is big and kept clean.

    Ricca Cathrina E.

    Service was fast. Lots of yummy boba choices. Loved the choices for the day. Place was clean and organized.

    Arlo T.

    Happy Lemon is a staple spot. It's basically the better version of chain boba. Like how Quickly's is to Mcdonalds, this could be considered like Habit/Wendys. They're few around, but better in quality. The spot is located in a plaza behind walmart, it's kinda busy since there's an entrance to the freeway and just hella businesses. The store is small, but there is a mobile ordering station and a regular counter. The workers there are nice, they're working. Cant complain. Sometimes it's cold inside, but it aint bad.

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    Ed U.

    Now I could be mistaken, but isn't Happy Lemon's little girl mascot with the blonde Buster Brown bob related to the giant robot doll in "Squid Game"? Don't you think the resemblance is uncanny? That may help explain why I didn't see the familiar Happy Lemon statue at this spot. They just have the mural with her shoe button eyes staring at me like death ray lasers. STOP LOOKING AT ME! AARGHHH!! Clearly the trauma forced me to order the $6 Large Milk Tea Oreo with Tiramisu Salted Cheese (photo: https://bit.ly/3YEGkDZ). I did notice bits of Oreo in my tall drink but otherwise it lacked distinction from the other flavors. Maybe that's why the girl in the mural yelled at me to order the $6.50 Chocolate Bubble Waffle, a gigantically spongey confection (photo: https://bit.ly/3XthIN6). At least that's my version of the story, and I'm sticking to it. TEA/WAFFLE - 3 stars...interesting-sounding flavors but not transcendent AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...where is she? WHERE IS SHE?? SERVICE - 3 stars...pretty transactional TOTAL - 3 stars...Red Light! Green Light! RELATED - Exploring San Leandro? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2UOvM6X

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    Henry L.

    Average Happy Lemon location! The inside looks quite open and clean. Not many people there at late hours. There is a machine where you get a receipt. Drinks overall are ok, same as you'd expect at any other Happy Lemon locations. Same for price, pretty much consistent across other chain stores. Serve staff are ok friendly. Not much interaction other than ordering and paying. Overall, and OK Happy Lemon place

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    Dan N.

    The mobile order is pretty spot on. The prices in-store and on the app are the same in case you were wondering. Most other order ahead apps advertise higher prices.

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    I got their salted cheese and black tea and the barista didn't really add much cheese. My drink was pretty bland for a $7.50 drink.

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    Only 3 stars bc the products are really good. Everyone just lacks customer service skills lol. Makes me feel like I bother them .

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    Is it true it's buy 2 get 1 free on Wednesdays or is it only at certain locations?

    Does anyone know their special hours due to COVID?

    12pm-9pm everyday!

    Do they accept reusable boba tea cups?

    They usually do, however not during this COVID-19 period :(

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    5109183685

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