As pleasant as the drink was, I will never return to this establishment due to the humiliating first experience I just had. I came in with two children I'm babysitting. While pulling multiple bills out of my purse, I asked if they only took cards to which she confirmed. I inserted my card and woah-it said I had a remaining balance. I was clearly puzzled as to why this was happening and immediately pulled my phone out to see if I received any notifications. My app would not load because I didn't have service inside the building. More people came in and I did not want to hold their line up so I said very clearly I didn't know what was going on but I'm not getting service right now and asked for one moment. After stepping aside another employee approached the two VERY young children and told them something I couldn't hear. I directly asked her what she just said to them and she responded by asking me if they were with me (they're white and I'm not), then said she was telling them my payment didn't go through. This was an interesting question because there were very few customers in the store when we walked in and we were the only ones at the register just moments ago. As I'm still on my phone, telling this new employee I just explained the situation to whoever was at the register, I hear her explaining to everyone in line that they can't take any orders because they're still waiting for me to pay. Money was never the problem, and it's unfortunate the things I intentionally wear when coming to U village, to avoid being judged by businesses like this, couldn't assure you that. I have never in my life been treated this way and I'll be sure to warn other people who look like me to take their business elsewhere. read more

Okay, Happy Lemon, girl I see you! Another chain I'd somehow never gotten around to, and now I fully understand what everyone's been talking about. Consider me converted. I got the ube milk tea with taro balls, dairy-free, and it was such a unique, refreshing summer drink. The texture from the taro balls was super unique and as someone who will always, always choose ube and taro when given the option, this combo deserves to be everywhere. Whoever decided to put those two together: I love you. Service was a bit chaotic and unfriendly, but they were absolutely slammed and I get it: being overwhelmed is human. Didn't dampen the experience at all. Very glad I finally tried it. read more

Happy Lemon - U Village - A11. Ube Fresh Milk w/ Taro Ball - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We came here after dinner around 7:30pm and it was pretty crowded with a long line moving little bit slowly. We got the fruit tea with toppings at 50% sugar. We also waited a bit for the drinks to come out after ordering but the drinks were good and refreshing. Location is definitely convenient, especially being close to a lot of restaurants and shops. read more

Happy Lemon - U Village - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was shopping with a friend in U Village, and we needed a cold drink. I got Mango Lemonade, my friend got the new Fresh Squeezed Lemon Tea. The Mango Lemonade was good, I went with 50% sweetness that was right for me. My friend said the flavor of her tea was very mild. read more

Happy Lemon - U Village - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Most expensive Boba at 9$ Got the Taro milk tea with boba n lychee jelly at regular sweetness. Regular sweet is very sweet so go with 70% option. Usual boba tea places come to around $6 with boba but any topping is extra. At base you just get Taro milk tea which is crazy! read more

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Happy Lemon is kind of expensive, but I think their drinks are really delicious. I usually get A11 which is the Ube fresh milk with taro Boba and this time, I tried 50% sugar and 50% ice. I honestly think that you can go with full sugar because it was very "not sweet" but it was still good to get the full flavor of both taro and Ube from the cream. I really like the fresh taro balls which are softer than regular Boba. It was super chewy and this is the only drink I get here! Ordering was really quick and we got our drink within two minutes since it was pretty empty. It also smells heavenly in store because of all the bubble waffles. read more

Happy Lemon - U Village - A11. Ube Fresh Milk w/ Taro Ball - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great boba, fast times, and not too expensive. If you're in the area it's a must try. It's also in the most convenient place EVER. I would just go buy dinner and go to the Happy Lemon after read more

Happy Lemon has solid milk tea options - plus Bubble waffles! Cute branding and storefront at u village. Ordering was easy and staff were really cranking out everyone's orders. We didn't have to wait too long even though it was fairly busy. With their beverages, you can customize ice and sweetness levels which is much appreciated. I got the classic milk tea with boba at 30% sweetness and was happy with it. The chocolate bubble waffle was good too. Worth a stop if you're in the area and need a treat! read more

Happy Lemon - U Village - A3 & A4 - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Disclaimer: I only came to try the wheel cake It wasn't good. The shell pieces were cold despite me actively waiting, and the pastry wasn't sealed together at all-- the moment you bite into it the filling came out the other side. A huge disappointment. (Not rating it the one star it is because I doubt most people come for this.) read more

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I'm pretty familiar with this bubble tea spot back from NYC, so this takes me back! This one seems to be in a really busy location but the line moves fast. It was the first time seeing an Ube Bubble Tea for me, so I knew I had to try it. We ordered 50% ice and 50% sugar but it was still just a tad too sweet for us personally - but the Ube flavor was pretty decent and it was a unique option overall. I really like that they have many varieties of flavor to choose from..there's something for everyone! I was also not aware that they had Bubble Waffles! Now, I would come back for just for those waffles because they were perfectly crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside with the right amount of sweetness. For your convenience, it comes in an adorable paper pouch - perfect for munching on the go! read more

Happy Lemon - U Village - Ube Bubble Tea + Bubble Waffle - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've been here many times and have tried a variety of drinks, but this time I got the strawberry black tea with lychee jelly (30% sugar) and a chocolate bubble waffle. Both were delicious and not too sweet. Service is quick and the ambiance is casual with plenty of seating read more

The service was friendly and fast, and the drinks were super good and tasty. Highly recommended in this summer. Stay hydrated :) read more

Happy Lemon - U Village - C1. Freshly Squeezed Lemon Black Tea (L) boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I loved the Ube milk tea with Taro ball! The taro ball was like moch; soft and chewy. I liked that the taro ball was unique and softer than other boba. We went about half an hour before the closing time, so it wasn't too crowded. The chairs were already collapsed for the closure time, so we felt the pressure to leave soon. But we understood. Overall, a good experience! read more

Happy Lemon - U Village - A5. Milk tea with boba and puff cream - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Ordered Togo boba today while I was on call and have to say that the milk tea with boba, pudding and lychee jelly that I got was really good! The sweetness was just right and the boba was very chewy and soft! Definitely would recommend this place if you are craving boba! read more

Happy Lemon - U Village - Milk tea with boba, pudding and lychee jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We visit this spot almost religiously whenever we're in UVillage. We get something a little different every time, but always a drink and a bubble waffle. Fun fact -- you can split the flavors on the waffles to be half and half if you're indecisive or sharing. Honestly, one drink per person is a whole lot and splitting them between two people feels a little more manageable. Great service and we run into familiar student faces working occasionally! read more

Happy Lemon - U Village - Avocado Matcha Smoothie Ube Smoothie - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I ordered the roasted Hokkaido milk tea hot and it was great. I would definitely stop by next time I'm shopping at uvill again. read more

Happy Lemon - U Village - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We love the Happy Lemon in Seattle. The Bubble waffle was incredible there., that we ended up going back and forth another one! The bubble waffle her is not as crunchy and gooey! It's just ok. Nothing special! Unlike Seattle. Boba was ok too, can't wait to go back to Seattle for my Happy Lemon Bubble waffle and brown sugar boba! read more

This is a review for one of the desserts and not for the drinks. I was drawn in by the ad for the wheel cake. When I got it, it didn't look like the photo and it certainly did not taste good. The exterior tasted gummy and flavorless and the cream was nothing special. I would not recommend that item unfortunately. The workers were nice and it came out fairly quick. read more

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Happy Lemon is such a fun, unique, place to get a treat! The bubble waffles are delicious- I've tried both the Oreo and Original, and they both are winners. Bubble Tea from here has all been good. Most recently I tried the Hokkaido milk tea with tapioca, which I especially liked. read more

Personally found the bubble milk tea a little to sweet but was surprised by how good the matcha egg waffle was. While skeptical at first, the matcha flavor goes really well with the egg waffle and I'll definitely have it again! Staff were very friendly & our drinks were ready in no time. Also love the posters & deco in the shop - very bright and cute! read more

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Its my favourite boba place with ny favourite drinks from the menu! Mango matcha smoothie is a must try and the bubble waffle is also super yummy! The service is super fast and the ambiance is really good. read more

Happy Lemon - U Village - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Tasty milk tea and fruit tea boba drinks made to order, customizable with your desired sweetness, amount of ice, available hot or cold. My personal favorite is the pomelo (grapefruit) green tea, little ice, 30% sweet. Also enjoy the milk teas as well! Drinks are not too sweet, and you can customize the level of sweetness you prefer. Bubble waffles are made fresh and piping hot, perfectly chewy. Bubble waffle flavors include original, chocolate, matcha and Oreo. Especially love the original, Oreo and matcha waffles - the perfect treat while shopping U Village! Bubble waffles take longer to make, so be prepared to wait at least 10-15 minutes. read more

A great bubble tea shop! Would highly recommend their strawberry jasmine tea, looks like they use real strawberries in their strawberry syrup so it tastes very yummy, with lots of strawberry chunks in them. My order was done pretty quickly, but they can be pretty busy just so you know. Great spot! read more

Happy Lemon - U Village - Strawberry Jasmine tea with salted cream - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

First time trying happy lemon. That's only cuz everytime I happened to pass by their other locations, the line was simply too long and no way I was waiting up for just waffles and bubble tea. Today, it was fast and sweet. I did enjoy the chocolate waffle and mango matcha smoothie. It's cute place and they have good snacks. I think it could be a good place to check out with friends or a date. read more

Happy Lemon - U Village - Chocolate waffle and mango matcha smoothie - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We love bubble waffles, especially from happy lemon! Crunchy in the outside and soft on the inside! We got the oreo flavored one and also got the oreo sea salt dipping on the side? (I think thats what it's called) best believe nothing went to waste! Lol Lots of seating inside! It's located at U Village and very easy to find. I have tried plenty of Happy Lemons in my life and it never disappoints. read more

Happy Lemon - U Village - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

There's a matcha latte with strawberry and I just requested no strawberry. She said the drink was not possible to make.... but I've had it before and felt she just didn't want to make the drink. No apologies just a flat out, "not possible". You can checkout my other Happy Lemon review for reference. My friend got the drink and it's just strawberry jam at the bottom.... I don't understand why I couldn't have had the drink. I didn't want a discount and I would even pay for boba if it was portion they were concerned about. This is also the loudest Happy Lemon I've ever been to, and dirtiest. The chairs were scattered on the left side toward the register with dirty tables. It felt like when you go to a public restroom and are unsure which dirty stall you'll settle with. Nobody could hear the cashier over the music in there, had to constantly lean over the register and ask for her to repeat. Just realized that the hours listed are till 9:30, there is no reason why the staff needed to put the chairs upside down on the tables like they were closing. They weren't closing, and we left because we thought we were being rude just by coming in late. On the way out, the rug caught on the door because it was misplaced. We had to close the door and physically move the large rug to exit. As someone who has been to all the Happy Lemon locations, I would just recommend a different location entirely. read more

Hands down, the best spot for Matcha Latte in the Seattle area. Creamy, perfectly balanced sweetness, and that hint of matcha goodness is *chef's kiss*. I came back for another one the next day. Definitely recommended! read more

Happy Lemon - U Village - Matcha Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Eva Provided really great service. Was extremely happy to try out this place, highly recommend the grapefruit and jasmine tea option! So good! Very refreshing, super busy place but they keep it clean in the line moves really fast. read more

Happy Lemon - U Village - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Always a fun treat but good grief they are so inefficient here, resulting in long lines and unnecessary wait. Like I git my drink and almost finished it before they even started making my bubble waffle (which takes a while), because the gal was so slowly filling little cups with salted cheese. Like why not put the batter in and then continue with filling the cups. And why not use a little mini ice cream scooper to fill the cups instead of a teaspoon. Anyway, fun treat but slow. read more

Busy. Staff was friendly but service was kinda slow. Like the variety of dessert options of bubble waffles & the wheel cakes

So refreshing after shopping around U Village! My favorite drink from their menu is the strawberry shortcake smoothie; it's very sweet but not too overwhelming. Their inside seating is neat and clean. read more

Happy Lemon - U Village - Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie with Mango Crystal Boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Cut my thrust definitely. Outdoor mall vibe chilling atmosphere, watching shoppers gawk. "Light sweet" choice was perfect. Glad that businesses are realizing ppl's tastebuds/preferences are different to be able to choose! Now that's for glucose sake. How about sodium levels, too, please. read more

Happy Lemon - U Village - Mango - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Had waffle and mango lemonade was good. About 10 min. Wait , but not bad. All was good. Thanks.

I've already been here twice in the past week and I'm soo hooked !! I don't normally go to university village just because this time of year is so hectic with the holidays but Happy lemon is so good this is such a treat for yourself! I think this bubble tea spot is the perfect addition to u village too, the location of the shop itself is great, super close to other food options and sweets I've also been wanting to try Happy Lemon for such a long time but never find myself out where their other locations are so I think I will certainly be back even more often Also- you know they're good because they're always jumpin !! They handle their line well too, everyone is in and out in such a quick manner which i appreciate a lot The bubble tea itself is 10/10 I like how diverse their menu is, there's something on the menu for everyone. I never like going back to a bubble tea place and getting the same thing every. Single. Time. It gets so boring! I can't wait to come back and try a different drink! read more

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I Used to love the food there and went with my family all the time , the thing that made me want to stop going here is the staff, one late night I wanted to get a drink with my husband and I only had cash on me I tried to order but they said they stopped taking cash even though they were counting cash Infront of me and had the register literally open. I told the lady That the only thing I had was cash and she Responded in an Annoyed tone that They weren't taking cash. So this joint is Run by sloppy college kids with an attitude. read more

Of all the boba places in and around UW this one was my favorite! I liked the brightness and am partial to fruit over milk tea so their lemon series captured my heart. Kumquat lemon jasmine green tea was also super yummy. Nice and tart! Forgot to take a pic of the chocolate bubble waffle and chocolate Oreo memo pancake!! Both were crispy, chewy and a wonderful snack! It is also really clean inside this store - more so than the places you see on the Ave. Probably because it's in a fancy mall too. read more

Happy Lemon - U Village - Strawberry Green tea w/ Lychee Je - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This place is always bustling, but the service is really fast. There are lots of round tables inside that are good for 2-4 people each. I always get the milk tea boba with lychee/boba/pudding-- their boba is so good! read more

When Happy Lemon first opened, it was the only good bubble tea place in SLU. Definitely a much welcomed addition to the neighborhood, and I'm a little sad I moved away (though I'm sure my wallet is better off). Their drinks can get pretty expensive and often run $7 or so for one drink after everything is included. I do wish there were more sizes offered besides large, which honestly is huge and usually lasts me two days. The bubble waffles are quite tasty, and I do recommend the salted cream dip! read more

This place is super adorable and it smells phenomenal from several shops away. The line was extremely long and I imagine that is the case on weekends but they move things along rather quickly so that was very nice. The cookies n' cream bubble waffle was amazing! However, the tea wasn't the best. For anyone that doesn't like their tea super sweet, I recommend ordering with less sugar. I would like to try again and do some experimenting with various milk teas. They also offer milk alternatives so that is convenient for anyone with dairy sensitivities. read more

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m y r e c c o m m e n d a t i o n s * mango lemonade with lychee jelly and 50% sweet w h a t d i d I t r y ? * mango lemonade with lychee jelly and 50% sweet: One day I had a craving for some lemonade so I stopped by Happy Lemon for the first time and I was not disappointed! The mango and lemonade flavors were balanced. There was not one flavor that overpowered the other. I am glad I got 50% sweet because the drink was the perfect sweetness for me. If you have a huge sweet-tooth, then I'd recommend 100% sweetness. p r i c e: $6 total * mango lemonade: $5.25 * lychee jelly: $0.75 s e r v i c e: 5/5 * despite there being a line and it being busy, my drink came out fairly quickly. The cashier was also kind and patient when answering my question about my drink. I know fruit drinks & teas tend to be on the sweet side so I asked to confirm my suspicions. Because of them, I really enjoyed my drink to it's fullest potential. a t m o s p h e r e: 5/5 * This location is fairly big, which is good because this place appears to always be busy. I came in with a group of 4 people total and we were able to find seating. p a r k i n g: 5/5 * Because this place is located in U-village, there is free parking! You may have to park a bit far and look around, but there is lots of free parking! r a t i n g b r e a k d o w n 1: never ever again... 2: could be better 3: ok 4: yummy. I can see myself coming here again 5: everything was perfect! I HAVE TO GO AGAIN read more

Happy Lemon - U Village - Mango lemonade with lychee jelly, 50% sweet, less ice - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington