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    Happy Lemon

    3.9 (106 reviews)
    InexpensiveBubble Tea, Cafes
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Cool cup "filled" with confetti
    Jenny C.

    I in the Irvine Market area and stopped by Happy Lemon and it ended up being more than just a typical boba run. While it's an up-and-coming chain, there's several locations, this location really stands out for its personality and little details that made the boba shop a bit different! First off, the drinks are solid--fresh, fruity drink, and exactly what you'd hope for when you're craving something refreshing. They have some surprisingly cool merch that actually feels thoughtfully designed (not just your usual branded stuff you'd ignore). The highlight, though, is their "positivity message" concept. You can decorate your cup or even a notebook with uplifting notes, which adds a really personal and feel-good touch. It's such a simple idea, but it genuinely makes the visit more memorable and gives the place a welcoming, community vibe. I probably hung out a good 15 minutes looking for the perfect message!!! Hahaha There were ample tables outside to drink and people watch.

    F1. Mango Matcha Smoothie
    Allyssa C.

    I love how there's a kiosk at this location so it's really quick and easy to order. There was no line so we got our drinks within a few minutes. I got the mango matcha smoothie which is very nostalgic for me since this was a drink that I would get all the time when I was in high school. They are pretty consistent with this drink here. There's no seating inside so this more of a grab and go spot.

    Love this place I crave it all the time worth the drive! Employees are so sweet like candy okai bai

    Rob L.

    They have one of the best Hong Kong style egg waffles that I've had in So Cal - as far as I'm concerned, the best ones outside of Asia can only be found in Vancouver or Toronto - but in OC, these are as good as you can find. They have that distinct eggy taste and are not overly sweet. The shell is crispy and crunchy while the inside is airy and soft. To pair up your delicious bubble waffle with a drink, the classic milk teas are always good. Their freshly squeezed lemon ice tea is one of the best and has a rather intense lemony flavor. Another one of my favorites is passion fruit mango green iced tea which is both refreshing and tasty.

    Leeza D.

    I really wanted to try the egg waffle so we stopped by this Marketplace location. The egg waffle is freshly made and we knew it was authentic as they have a fan to cool it off. The store was also giving away free tumblers on the day we visited and we picked up two! Great customer service and experience. Please come and create your own adventure.

    Bubble J1. Original Waffle, H3. Strawberry Lemon Slushy with Lychee Jello, and D7. Dark Brown Sugar Boba Milk Tea
    Desiree D.

    This is a really neat drink shop. I love the look inside and the different options to choose from. However, I was a little bummed they didn't have lemonade only options. I also wished there was seating inside the drink shop to sit down and enjoy my yummy bubble waffle. The staff was super sweet and helped explain everything to me since it was my first visit. Overall, a fun experience!

    Trina D.

    After a less than desirable experience at Bengong Tea, I popped in right before closing and there was one person working. I said "Hello" and ordered the green tea with cheese foam ($6.50). I paid and he got straight to work on my order. I forgot to mention that I wanted less sugar and less ice but oh well. My husband asked for the code to the restroom and went to wash his hands. My order was ready straightaway and I made the mistake of shaking without checking that the lid had an open hole. Oops. I quickly wiped the counter and grabbed a straw to stir my drink. I took a sip and it was good albeit a little sweeter than I would have preferred. Thanks Happy Lemon for such great customer service unlike their competitor across the street.

    Lemonade black tea!
    Kayla K.

    obsessed!!!!! Best teas ever!!! Fresh fruits fresh lemons squeezed delicious teas!! Super clean cute spot!! With all the millions of tea places this is definitely my top 1 of ALL time!!! Download the app and every 10 drinks you buy you get 1 free!! I go daily so the points add up quick!! Need one of the tea machines they have in my home! Quick delicious and so refreshing!!

    IG: happyfoodietown
    Vy D.

    The day is so hot that I need some refreshments. So good! They make the drinks quick too love it. I had: 1. Mango matcha smoothie 2. Ube smoothie with boba 3. Green tea with salted cheese 4. Freshly squeezed lemon jasmine green tea 5. Boba milk tea *Free tumbler when you spend $20 or more

    Nancy S.

    Stopped in because we were looking for another drink shop that once was located here and decided to give this place a try. Sadly my drink tasted like ice flavored watered down coffee. I was not impressed. The workers were a little impatient as we have never been here and weren't sure what to order. There are boba drinks, teas and coffees. Worth a try to check out . I was going to try their tarp tea but made the wrong choice. Will try back again when I am In the area. Stop in and check it out for yourself!

    Great boba and the waffle is so crispy and chewy sweet. The boba is sweet and chewy, what more can you ask for.

    Edgar C.

    Great stop! They were very patient with my many questions on their new coffee options. A great quick stop for this shopping center, especially with how good the drinks are, I already ate but I'm definitely picking up one of the waffles next time, they make the store smell delicious! Look at how beautiful my Americano looks

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    I called in to confirm if their mango pandan sticky rice drink is still available, showed up 10 mins later and was told it's sold out...

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    Good location with plenty of parking. We were in and out quickly. The cheese foam does not disappoint!

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    Ask the Community - Happy Lemon

    When will this be open? I feel like I've been waiting so long! :(

    They are open now! As of June 29th, 2024.

    Are they open?

    As of June 29th, 2024 they are!

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