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    Hippo Loco

    3.8 (288 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    3 liter buckets with full topping!
    Melanie L.

    Haven't tried the food here but have been here twice for the drinks. First time I came for the full topping liter bucket and they were out of toppings that day. I got the lotus flower tee which was nice but not super memorable. But then this time they had the toppings! And I tried their new roasted rice tea with lowest sugar and all the toppings and it was SO SO good. This was the reason for coming back and all the different fun jello toppings are such a nice treat to hunt for in the bucket. Was shocked to finish almost the full bucket in one sitting but if you wanted to you could definitely stretch it out over a few days. Cute place!

    Châu T.

    I'd like to leave some feedback about my order. I specifically asked for the noodles not to be cooked because I live far away and wanted to cook them myself when I got home. However, the noodles were still cooked. Also, there was a previous time when my order was missing the flan. I hope you can pay closer attention to the special instructions and double-check the order before giving it to the customer. These mistakes are pretty inconvenient, especially since I live far away. Thank you.

    New drinks season and unlimited Hippo Stuffier gift  with other over $30. Freshly drinks and cute stuffier
    Anh Kim L.

    Viral drinks season and supper cute gift from Hippo , good viber good drinks and mood day

    Jenny V.

    Hippo Loco what a cool little shop. The drinks are supper cute with their edible Labubus. This authentic little shop grab my attention. I drove from San Diego to this location to try their Labubu drinks. I was not disappointed! The drinks were delicious and the Labubus made it all so very adventurous. The staff is super helpful. A great place to come!

    Mai K.

    We drive 1.5 hours from San Diego just to eat here and we've done it 4 times in the last 2 months. That says everything. Their lẩu Thái is unmatched and tastes just like home for me. I also always add flan to my drinks and it's so good. The space is comfortable, food is amazing, and service is great. 100% worth the drive.

    Laarni L.

    Unassuming little plaza, plentiful parking. Cute ambiance inside, customer service appropriate. Opted for the milk tea drink with all the jellies! Cute and fun concept! Each jelly had a hint of different flavors, for example the cheese one had a hint of cheese flavor, the pig shape had a chocolate filling, one had a brown sugar taste, one was a hint on the fruity side, boba was as expected. I enjoyed the milk tea, was on the nutty side. I would def come back to bring my little nieces and nephews or cousins from out of town to experience a happy boba drink. Sometimes it's nice to spruce up your day with cuteness! Their instagram account will post when they will serve special edition shapes like Labubu's ! I plan to go for that !

    bucket oolong milk tea with all toppings
    Amy L.

    tried out this spot for the first time for their bucket teas that includes all their fun toppings and i'd say it's pretty worth it. it was roughly $12/$13 for the whole thing, you can pick your tea and the whole bucket includes all of their toppings so different tapioca pearls and jellies (cheese, melon, pandan, etc). definitely shareable between two people! it's a small casual establishment with plenty of tables and chairs to enjoy your drinks but i noticed they also had food as well. service was n friendly and helpful so id love to come back to possibly try their food items as well.

    green thai tea
    Viv N.

    Came here a few years ago before they rebranded & I have to say I prefer the old interior/aesthetic tbh :') However, it seems to be a well-known cafe in the viet community. Not lactose-intolerant friendly as they don't have milk alternatives RIP ORDERED: - Green Thai Milk Tea - my absolute fave! perfectly balanced & sweet enough, very fragrant tasting - Matcha Milk Tea with Cheese Foam - not great but not bad, asked for extra sweetener as it's not strong tasting, wish matcha was stronger - Cup Full Topping of Secret Flower Milk Tea (1 liter) - pretty diluted but we let it sit for long oops, floral taste with lots of cute and unique toppings - Milo bucket - way too sweet and too many flavors/textures going on, also kinda icy so everything tastes melted or watery, good for sharing & families with kids

    Cute toppings
    Binh T.

    First time ordering out of state shipping orders from them and did not disappoint. I didn't stop by the store few years ago when we were in town visiting because of the mix reviews and I thought they would specialize in ramen vs milktea. So glad they decided to try out with out of state shipping orders. The milktea were pretty good surprisingly. Pretty condensed down so a bottle is worth 2 cups if you water down with ice. I feel like the sweetness was good enough with ice. Not terribly just sugar taste. I love the secret flower tea so much. It's so fragrant and strong. The hippo signature milktea was pretty good as well and that didn't disappoint me as their signature drink. I love the details of the toppings. Feel like too cute to eat them. Kinda sad the cheese foam topping got mixed in with other topping so I couldn't do a good photo on that topping box. Overall I think it's good to give them a try even if you live out of state like me. Yes overnight shipping cost is a bit much but it's a lot cheaper than a flight ticket lol :) I would definitely order more in the future. Check them out in FB to order or call the store. The owner is super sweet and responsive.

    Linh T.

    This boba place has a really cute topping selection and lots of fun choices to customize your drink. I ordered a milk tea and it had a strong tea flavor and creamy, which I really liked. They also have spicy ramen options on the menu, which look interesting. I did not try them this time, but I want to come back to try them next time.

    Long T.

    I heard about this place after her friend of mine told me about all their unique toppings they offer with their drinks, including any Labubu shaped topping. However, for my first time I wanted to go with their signature milk tea with boba and popcorn chicken. Their milk tea was good, a little on the sweet side, but I forgot to ask for adjustments. The boba was fresh and chewy, and well done. I really enjoy their popcorn chicken dish. It was the right ratio of breading to chicken, and it was fried very well giving each piece an even texture. I also really liked that they weren't heavy-handed with the powdered seasoning, and the basil in the dish really came through. The store itself is pretty spacious inside with a few tables. It has a sort of cutesy design, but it was still clean and modern appearing. Service was great as well.

    All the flavors and toppings.
    Thu N.

    I ordered from out of state, and it arrived overnight - super fast shipping! The drinks were still cold and fresh when I received them. The flavors are amazing, especially the Thai green milk tea- it's perfectly balanced, creamy, and just the right amount of sweetness. It's honestly my perfect taste! And the toppings...oh my gosh, they're freaking cute and delicious! Each one has its own texture : chewy, flavorful, and so satisfying. The adorable designs make everything even more fun to eat. Their customer service is also wonderful -- very friendly, polite, and quick to respond to messages. You can really tell they care about their customers. Overall, I'm super happy with my order -- from the packaging to the taste to the service, everything was perfect. Definitely ordering again soon!

    Hoang N.

    I give it 2 stars because if the labubu jello, like $2.50, tasted so bad , hard jello, gross, but looks cute . We ordered 3 different noodles from the menu , all came out tasted same and look the same. We asked the waitress, she's nice, she said they were out of certain veggies.well noodles still nothing special. All four drinks were just like sugar water. Tell me what's the hype here? Will not be coming back, such a waste of our time and money

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    My new favorite cafe! I came in earlier to complete some work and I can say that I had an amazing…read moreexperience. The service is great and everyone was super friendly. Marylin was especially helpful and kind while giving me drink recommendations which I really appreciated. I ended up getting the orange latte einspanner which was delicious. The vibe and decor were also really nice which made for a great study environment. Will definitely be coming back soon!

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    0.7 mi
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    My friend has been raving about coffee at The Buttery so I had to check it out for myself. There is…read moreplenty of parking in the plaza they are in. The business has a few tables outside and a good amount of seating inside as well. I ordered a Ube Cream Coffee - Saigon Style ($5.50). Yummmm!! I love how strong but creamy and delicious this coffee is. I'm hooked! I am Vietnamese and I approve of this cup of coffee. While I was there I saw their glorious casing of pastries and I couldn't resist. I ordered and enjoyed: 2 Garlic Bread ($5.35/each), Chocolate Croissant ($6.60), Almond Croissant ($6.85), Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread ($4.75) and 2 Macarons ($3.20). Their pastries are fantastic. My boyfriend doesn't enjoy sweets as much as I do so that garlic bread was good for it. The croissants were really flakey and flavorful. I enjoyed the bread. For the macarons I was given a third one as a thanks for all the items I orders and I liked all 3. Yum! Wish I could come back to support the business, especially with their incredible coffee, but I was told that they will be closing on 7/31/26. I'm so sad I didn't discover them sooner. I wish them all the best and hope they re-open in the future.

    I have been meaning to try this place for a while and finally got the chance. There were a few…read moretables available for indoor seating and since they weren't very busy when we arrived, we were able to order right away. I tried their Banana Matcha Latte and it was delicious. They also have $4 specials on different items throughout the week. The staff was nice, making the experience better. I would definitely be back.

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    4.1(1.5k reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Free parking
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    been here more than a few times now and we just really like it here. at first, it was just super…read morepacked all the time and i feel like they extended their hours to 7am which is great for us lots of comfortable seating, and their lattes are good and sweet. today, we got their egg tarts warmed up as well as their loco moco and these guys just do not miss. wonderful versions of these snacks/plates, with the loco moco in particular being so mouthwateringly umami we almost ordered seconds the burritos are staples and what make these good is they serve it with their green sauce that they also give at vox. the cookies are good, honestly it's just good if you've never been and a nice to visit every once in a while even if you have thank you for all the great drinks the past few years! looking forward to the next time

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