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Hello Boba

4.3 (43 reviews)
Open • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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Lily V.

Good boba drink! Ordered a regular milk tea with boba and had decent amount. It's located in a not so busy plaza, parking was easy to find, actually gets really dark at night. Staff are friendly, they have another store in El Monte of the same name. They have bright decorations inside and it wasn't busy the time we went, I went back in the car after ordering and we only had to wait 5 minutes for our drink! We had plans right after and only came here for a quick pit stop so didn't have time to check it out more.

Coffee Milk Tea
Jin C.

Decided to give this place a try on Thanksgiving Day. The lady at the cashier gave the vibe that she did not want to be there... it was a holiday, so I get it. I ordered two coffee milk teas. Both the coffee and tea flavor were lacking. The drink would be okay if it was around $3, for $6 I would recommend any other spot. 2 stars for the shop being clean.

Chris C.

Dang missed the special, Nice little Meetup date spot. Has some games, and chalk for the blackboard wall. I signed my name while waiting for my order. Staff is welcoming, she clarified that I missed the special because I was staring at it while placing my order. Not only till after I mixed my matcha latte that I decided to take a pick for yelp. Not too sweet not to earthy matcha flavor just right.

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Nadine C.

Refreshing beverage in El Monte, Los Angeles, California... "Hello Boba" reminds me of Hello Kitty... I had to visit... Thanks for the free shared parking lot in the front! I appreciate the convenient, clean restroom inside! Thank you for the efficient, polite service! I got a 10 percent discount for being a Follower on Instagram, and I got an additional discount for paying cash! I also received a stamp card for future visits! The interior is cute, but had no air conditioning. The door was left open, but it wasn't enough for me. I ordered a Butterfly Mango refresher because of the colorful layers. It's also one of the Top Ten most popular drinks. It includes mango and lychee jelly... it was a bit sweet, so I added some water to it. It tasted fruity and delightful! I wouldn't mind returning!

Mango Matcha Latter
Sophie S.

NGL: I miss Ding Tea. And this is in ko way a comparisson, but I was so used to the Ding Tea that was located in this spot, I just keep calli g it Ding Tea. I stopped by the other day and noticed that the menu has changed from what it was a few months ago, and saw they had a 'mango matcha latte', which sounded ok, (this weekend was hot!!!) and so here I am all happy to get some popcorn chicken and the matcha latte and Imwhat they gave me was... milk. I could not, for the life of me find the matcha flavor ANYWHERE. Now, the mango puree was ok-ish, but it still wasnt enough to overpower the milk taste. They added jelly to my drink even tho I didnt ask for any, but there were a few customers there and only two people so I guess this is bound to happen. At least they kept the same decor‍. Hopefully the taste on some items can improve w time. This is a great space for a boba place.

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Charnie D.

Amazing customer service and the person at the cash register was able to help me choose my drinks from their grand list of menu. Pretty nice ambiance to hang out with friends and play board games/etc. Order the x2 mango mango, watermelon mojito, butterfly lychee, and milk tea. The drinks were not overly sweet and their smoothies were blended completely (no ice chunks).

Crme Brulee Thai Tea, Crme Brulee Oreo Smoothie, Crme Brulee Matcha Smoothie
Amanda D.

I've been a returning customer since their grand opening on Garvey! This one is closer to my home and their drinks here are always consistent. Smoothies are blended perfectly with no chunks! Bobas are chewy, fat, and full of flavor! Service was nice and quick! I never got her name, but she made my drinks every time and I've never complained once.

Ann T.

I'm a BIG fan of the OG location. Love the little kiwi mascot that they have, the cute theming and design of the cups (saying that I deserve boba, is a huge plus in my opinion), the variety of drinks that they have there, the little shop they have where you can purchase cute little trinkets and goods or use your stamp cards for them, and the service. So when I heard that they just opened a second location, I was happy to hear that! Unlike the original location, there is much more seating here and it's a much wider space. Better for hanging out with friends or grabbing a table to yourself to study. When I went there were some plushies to purchase, but nothing like all the trinkets (keychains, earrings, mini bags, etc.) that they had at their other location, so hopefully this can be implemented as they go through their growing pains. The good news is that they accept the same stamp card here too! So double up! I got their Oreo Garden milk tea at half sweetness and less ice. Solid potted plant milk tea, came with a good amount of Oreo crumbs on top and it's not too sweet with that adjustment, but just enough. I got this without boba, but I feel like if I got a topping, it would become increasingly sweeter. As it has the same drinks as the original location, I think I'll go back to my horchata or crème brulee drinks.

brown sugar milk tea!
Jackie M.

My wifey and I came here about 5 minutes ago and we both got the brown sugar boba milk tea. The menu was very helpful as we were able choose our drink with caffeine or without. The drinks were the right amount of sweetness and the service was quick and easy. We like that there's a menu outside. Clean minimalistic vibe.

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Pui L.

I visited this store for their grand opening celebration and free drink promotion. I received a t-shirt for being one of the first few waiting in line. They did affles for many great prizes, but I was not able to return in person for the drawings. The owner was very friendly and accommodating to the new customers providing chairs to sit and snacks while waiting for the opening. I ordered the the butterfly mango with lychee jelly and boba with adjusted sweetness. The drink was tasty and the colors were visually pretty. They had macarons for sale, while tempted, I ended up not purchasing. I have been to the other Hello Boba location on Garvey. I was happy to participate for their grand opening and want to wish them the best for their new location. I would definitely come back the next time I'm in the area.

Gie D.

This place is so clean and staff is very friendly I like their selection of drinks! They also have happy hour on selected drinks. Plenty of parking

The Crme Brulee Brown Sugar Boba Milk and the Mango Matcha Latte are hands down a 10/10 must try
Silvia F.

The Crme Brulee Brown Sugar Boba Milk and the Mango Matcha Latte are hands down a 10/10 must try

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Travis P.

Really enjoyed the drinks from this spot. I liked the other Hello Boba in South El Monte and had high expectations on this one. Can say the drinks are also good and they have macaroons here as well. Ended up getting two drinks and 6 piece of macaroon. Macaroons were delicious and worth the price. I got the coffee milk tea and I thought it was really good. Also had a sip of the butterfly mango and you can get away with 0% sugar since the contents are already sweet. Glad have this location close to home and might be my new go to for local tea/boba spot.

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Reviews are largely positive. People enjoy the variety of drinks, fresh and chewy boba, and friendly, fast service. The shop is clean and welcoming.

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Drink is very good. They are very friendly and fast you don't have to wait for a long time. Will come back again for their drink.

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