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    Honi-Bear Boba Cafe

    4.1 (55 reviews)
    Open 1:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Afternoon treats for us - Avocado Smoothie and Popcorn Chicken.
    Candice F.

    It is amazing how many boba drink places exist in Downtown Pleasanton. We finally got ourselves to check out the most recent addition to the area. Our recent visits have been to return for the avocado smoothie, which is not a common drink offering at Boba places, and popcorn chicken. The avocado smoothie is okay and not the best, however, it will do given none of the nearby places offer this drink. But the real winner is their popcorn chicken which comes with a decently sized-portion and the batter is perfect in amount and flavor. We don't particularly like our food spicy, so we always request for them to not add additional pepper sprinkled on top. That makes it perfect for us. However, if you like your food more spicy, definitely let them know. The only way to do this is if you order directly through a cashier or you somehow get their attention before they finish your order. Otherwise, ordering through the kiosk does not allow you to input any special requests. Service is not particularly fast especially when they get bombarded by the students from the middle schools and high school in the afternoon. I have yet to try their milk tea, but I haven't come to want to take the chance given one of my favorites is not that far of a walk from Honi-Bear. In any case, the location is great in the heart of downtown to treat ourselves to some drinks and snacks!

    Abel A.

    One worker on a nice Saturday evening???? We came with a large group of adults and kids, so our drinks and snacks took ages to come out. Luckily we were hanging out so speed of service wasn't such big deal. But we definitely noticed. Shop was clean and bright. Given the circumstances of dealing with alot of customers, worker was courteous and worked hard. Drink were just ok.

    Brown Sugar Boba Latte

    Boba tasted great! Was warm and enjoyable and the cups are super cute. There was seating around and we ordered on the kiosk. The workers are really sweet and is responsive when called for help.

    Janet T.

    I went to try this cafe for the first time with two of my friends. It was nice that this boba place closes later than some other places. My friends and I got there close to 8pm, it wasn't crowded. We were able to find a seat. I ordered the Mango Sago smoothie drink and shrimp egg rolls. Both were delicious. The only thing about my drink is the sago were frozen in which it tasted like dipping dots, it was not too bad. But because is winter, I think I still prefer the fresh soft sago instead. My friend ordered hot taro milk tea and popcorn chicken. They enjoyed the drink. I got to taste the popcorn chicken too. It was tasty and crunchy. The shrimp egg roll was also very tasty and crunchy. I would order the snacks again. I probably won't order the mango sago drink next time, I would try something else. My friends and I chatted here for almost two hours last Friday night from 7:45pm to 9:30pm. The atmosphere is nice. I like it that the store closes later than other boba places.

    Anna L.

    My husband and I wanted to try a new boba spot after CorgiCon and opted for a drink and snack at Honi Bear. Their mango sago drink was so refreshing and reminded us of HEYTEA's. The popcorn chicken was also tasty with good flavor and fried well. Some of the reviews about the kiosk mentioned a convenience fee, but we didn't notice one on our order. We'd definitely come back if we're in the area again!

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    Veronica P.

    I came in with my friends on a Monday evening on a three day streak of getting boba looking for a fourth. I don't like caffeine at night so I was worried coming to a new place but the staff assured me most of the drinks weren't caffeinated actually, and looking at the list of smoothies and milks (along with lattes and teas of course) I felt a little silly for asking before looking at the menu. I ended up ordering a banana milk with boba. It was pretty good actually, the boba was pretty standard not particularly amazing or bad. The banana milk is on the better end of banana milks but still has that slight fake taste that's really hard to escape with banana milks. They also sold some cute bear stuffed animals. Overall cute late night boba place in downtown Pleasanton. When in the area would recommend but no need to go out of your way.

    Earl gray black tea with puffy cream on top (6)
    Victor G.

    Honi Bear Boba Cafe opened recently where Prime Poke once was. Infrastructure, counter, walls, seats look similar with a slight retrofit. Outside common area seating the same. Honi is a family biz, has an eclectic menu: fried food, fresh fruit tea, smoothies & milkshakes, milk teas, cream series, matcha & lattes, toppings, special flavors, fresh milk, create ur own fruit tea/slushy. Greeted with a smile by a tall white young adult female with a thick accent. Haven't heard Russian in decades. Actually bought a book long ago to study Russian but couldn't hack it. She was meticulous in Getting my order right down to the most minute detail. Sips: Earl Gray Black Tea topped with puffy cream (6) 25% sugar/ice -ready in 5ish minutes. Puffy cream is similiar to creme brulee without the flame torching. -big cup, black tea not watered down. Semi-bold -puffy cream stuck at top for awhile. Shaking & stirring didn't dislodge it. Tasted pretty sweet. -eventually got cream to mix. Actually very tasty 4ish stars semi-worthy:YMMV quantity: great quality: very good, everything not done.

    "Taro paste" "tea" with boba.
    Dave D.

    Honi Bear is a new-ish boba shop in downtown Pleasanton. The place is relatively clean and has the usual decorations (eg solar cat paw thing). They can't even get their branding consistent since the sign above the door says "honey bear" not "honi bear". The service is basically nonexistent. You order your drinks on a tiny iPad which has to charge you a convenience fee. They barely talk to you until you pick up your order. We got the taro paste milk tea which had neither taro paste nor tea. The boba was acceptable but everything else was artificial taro powder. It was also way too sweet considering we asked for 25% sugar. Most of the drink landed in the trash can. I'm not going back.

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    Karrie L.

    We went on a Monday a little after they opened. They open at 6pm on Mondays. Very odd hours. The two staffs were welcoming but one of them spoke very softly so I had to tell her to repeat herself. I got the first recommended drink on the menu which was fresh rainbow white peach oolong tea and added panden jelly which was recommended as one of the new toppings they offer. The drink has no tea flavor even though they added a tea bag inside the drink. Not really right for me since I like to taste the tea flavor. We also tried the honeydew milk tea which was alright. And Jasmine milk tea, so so as well. They are offering some promotion right now that if you get a food item, you can get $2 off your drinks. Overall, the environment seems clean and staff were friendly. But the tea lacks tea flavor. They are situated right next to the Peet's and they do have several tables for outdoor seatings. I would keep them in mind next time I want a boba drink past 8pm. Since that's the time where other local boba shops close. Monday to Thursday close at 10pm Friday and Saturday close at 11pm Sunday at 9pm

    Love that they have sago!! Add it to all my faves! I love this spot Downtown and they are so friendly! Yummy popcorn chicken too!
    Erika G.

    So cute! Love the location Downtown and the chill outside hang. They offer sago plus all other boba toppings! Sago is my fave and I add it to almost all my boba smoothies or teas. Friendly and easy to order. Yummy popcorn chicken!

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    Tess l.

    Super friendly and cute vibe. I got milk tea and it taste very authentic And creamy and I am particular about the milk tea They had a fun pop up as well,with with CrumbSocieties cookies they were just freaking amazing !!! I believe they will start carrying them. So go! I really hope they do. Quick reviews, just for you

    Avocado with lychee jelly / Honeydew milk tea with crystal jelly
    Josephine E.

    Nice service but the drinks I got were just meh. I enjoyed the honeydew milk tea, but the "fresh" avocado smoothie was not fresh. It tasted like old avocado and it was also mostly ice. I've had WAY better avocado smoothies everywhere else. I was disappointed. I did try my friend's honey boba, and that was pretty good. Also, the staff is nice.

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    Mabel H.

    Another boba shop on Main St in downtown Pleasanton! What is this reality I'm living in. My friend and I came for the Mango Coco Sago ($8) around 9pm on a Saturday, but they ran out. I pivoted to the Okinawa Milk Tea ($5.75) and asked for it less sweet, which they nailed. The staff was friendly and helpful with recommendations. This is for sure a fun hangout spot after school or on the weekends! I love that they close at 10pm most days which is unheard of in Pleasanton lol. I'll be back to try the sago and popcorn chicken :)

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    11 months ago

    SO good. New favorite boba spot in Pleasanton 100%! The owner made it perfectly, not too sweet; it was just right. Will be back for more!

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    Delicious well-made drinks with speedy and very friendly service. Prime location in downtown Pleasanton too.

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    The lychee earl grey milk tea is so good!!!! And I love how it's non dairy . Love this place!

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    Amazing service and really yummy food and drink! I got a cookies and cream milkshake and curly fries and they were both great.

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    TP Tea - Pleasanton

    4.3
    (214 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    Really wonderful tea…read more The flavor of the tea truly comes out in each cup and the recipes for the non tea drinks are excellent as well! Jasmine milk tea- ordered with the fresh taro $1 (super great! Smeared on bottom and on the sides, small chunks) with cubed boba (see through, good boba) ~$9 total 7/5 Strawberry milk tea- wow. Even this was outstandingly delicious. Some puree, used some real strawberries. Through the milk and strawberry the tea flavor came through delightfully. Aiyu jelly - a little tough tangy jelly. 7/5 ~$9 Mango passion smoothie - you can choose with tea or without. We chose without for the little one, but it was amazing also! Well balanced not too sweet. Real fruit used. 7/5 Ordered in a kiosk, very busy 2 staff at closing time. Hard to talk to them, but they made some dang good drinks, so who cares?! lol. Small sipping area, maybe 8-12 chairs, loud non offensive music. Cute set up.

    Great beverage options!…read more Went to grab a pizza across the way and saw this place - glad I stopped in! Got the Strawberry smoothie (no caffeine) and it was refreshing. Was happy they had no caffeine options! But be careful with the sugar... you can order by percentage from 0-100%. Staff were all super cool... they were kind enough to let me know they have a shop in SJ (where I live) :) It is a small place.. so take out is probably the best option. And parking was easy.... Although it was late in the day and most of the other places were closed. Would I go back? Yes! Especially on a hot day!

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    Premium Jasmine Green Tea Latte with boba
    Premium Jasmine Green Tea Latte with boba
    Taro Matcha Latte
    Taro Matcha Latte
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    Fantastic Fruit Tea
    Boba Bliss

    Boba Bliss

    4.6
    (1.7k reviews)
    5.6 mi
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    I'm seriously considering making Boba Bliss my new boba place of choice after I've been loyal to…read moreShareTea and it's QQ Happy Family for years. Boba Bliss has a great selection, prices are still reasonable, and the boba are tasty and perfectly chewy every time. They use the sealing lids but their lids feel papery so they're easy to shove the straw in. I don't know if it's always that crowded, but I've noticed lots of people between 3:00-4:30. The wait isn't crazy long though. And those five or six young people working back there are hustling. You order from the kiosk to the right of the register. Would be nice if they had more than one kiosk but the place is small. A few small tables along the walls, nothing you'd really park and hang out at.

    This is the boba shop in Dublin . I love that that they…read morehave a seasonal menu for seasonal drinks , a menu for speciality drinks and a regular menu . We came after dinner around 8:30 pm . There was a line but it moved pretty fast . The staffs were friendly and efficient. We ordered the mango baba sago . The mango was sweet and juicy , tiny tapioca with house cream . Tried the Pistachio Jasmine cream grounded nuts . Both drinks were good . The tea was strong with flavor , it blended well with the fresh mango and boba. This place was out of my way . Whenever I am closed by this place we would stop by .

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    Pistachio Jasmine Dream
    Pistachio Jasmine Dream
    Natural Taro Ube
    Natural Taro Ube
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    Kamurocho

    Kamurocho

    4.6
    (454 reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    I love coming here for a kinako kakigori, both the food and the service is refreshing and calming…read more Kamurocho is a small shop and the ambiance reminds me of small town shops in Japan. Their coffee drinks are strong enough to wake up Snorlax! The cost is relative to its location, so be mindful that the South Bay and the peninsula may have more economic and competitive pricing.

    Tri Valley temps were hitting almost 100 so wanted something to cool down. Found this highly rated…read moreplace on yelp. They sell a ham & cheese croissant, coffees, teas, lattes, and four flavors of Japanese shaved ice called kakigori, which is the star of the show. The texture of this shaved ice is like fluffy cool softness that melts in your mouth. It is different than the traditional shaved ice and it is far from a snow cone. We ordered mango and kinako (a roasted soybean flour commonly mixed with sugar). These are large desserts! It takes time to make them since there are fresh ingredients inside. The mango was superb with little bits of fresh mango buried inside the ice. Not sickeningly sweet like the syrups most places use. My husband's had little mochi pieces mixed inside. It is common to add kinako to mochi so this was a bonus and a nice surprise. The kinako dessert was sweeter than the mango. Please know that there seems to be no a/c in this little shop but she has fans going. We went in the late afternoon so it was really uncomfortable inside. I had to leave and wait outside until the dessert was ready. It's hard to take these home as it melts fast so we sat inside to enjoy them. It was like heaven in my mouth and it cooled me down instantly. You must be patient as it takes at least 10-15 minutes for her to prepare the desserts but it is worth the wait! There is a small parking lot right in front shared with other businesses. Located right off the freeway behind Burger King.

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    Matcha latte, yummm roasted rice flavor
    Matcha latte, yummm roasted rice flavor
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    Matcha shaved ice
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    Honeycomb Latte
    Ume Tea

    Ume Tea

    3.6
    (68 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    I will update my review on this specific Ume Tea. We have been here many times and utilize their…read morelittle drive thru. They have limited drink options compared to bigger brick and mortar Ume Tea stores. However, their drinks seem more "quality" compared to their larger counterparts. I always get their Creme Brulee Thai tea from this store. The two workers make it well; especially the male worker. He used to be at the San Ramon store; but, he transferred to this store. The choices are that you either drive thru or order at the window. Now if they'd just include more drink options and a couple of food options; I'd be happy!

    Thought a drive through boba shop was genius until I just tried it and it was a complete failure…read more You drive up one window on the side of the building and place your order by QR scan or person. Then you drive around to the other side of the building and wait for your order but then you have some dumbass honking at you cuz his order is ready before yours. Why he couldn't back up I don't know so then I have to go move and park my car and wait for my order so this was a complete failure of execution and business planning mixed with stupid drivers. Won't be coming back to this non convenience ever again. Ok now I feel bad and changed it from one star to 3 stars. The drink I got was actually pretty good - Coco Mango This was my first time here and the process was not smooth and probably faults of many parties. I might be willing to try it again but now reading the San Ramon location is better maybe I'll try that one next time. Maybe the drive through situation wasn't for me.

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    Front of Ume Tea when you drive up
 
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    Front of Ume Tea when you drive up IG @hungere.for.diy
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    My surprise plushy. So cute! IG @hungere.for.diy
    Drive thru line on grand opening day

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    Drive thru line on grand opening day
    Jade’s Teacup Cafe

    Jade’s Teacup Cafe

    4.3
    (310 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    Must try spot in Tri-Valley!…read more I'm from San Jose and ever since moving to Dublin, I've been searching for a banh mi place that measures up to what I grew up with in San Jose. I found it! Banh mi dac biet - bread was crunch and fresh, pickled daikon and carrots were larger and not too sour or sweet, good meat portion, sandwich was moist with the mayo and pate! Banana pudding matcha - not too sweet, fresh bananas on the bottom, creamy top and earthy matcha! Kid friendly spot with a fuse ball machine, games and even a Tesla motorbike! The owners were super sweet, I'm definitely coming back again! I can't wait to try the other drinks & banh mi's next time!

    Peanuts in the banh mi.....? Good thing I don't have a peanut allergy. :X…read more There were only a couple of peanuts, so my hunch is that maybe scooping utensils are being shared for different condiments in the kitchen and the peanuts accidentally slipped into the sandwich. Either way, there are zero ingredient descriptions of the banh mi in the menu displays here so no warning about the peanuts if the addition is intentional. The banh mi itself was just okay. Decent baguette crunch. I got the grilled pork version and the pork was tasty though a little tough. There was something overly gritty in some parts of the sandwich and it might have been pate not being spread smoothly and evenly. Little to no pickle taste in the daikon and carrots. Also got a matcha bubble waffle. Bitter burnt on the edges. Green passionfruit tea was pretty standard and it hit the spot on a warm day. Eh, overall wouldn't say it's a place you'd go out of your way for.

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    Jade’s Teacup Cafe
    Combo Banh Mi (Dac biet)
    Combo Banh Mi (Dac biet)
    Coco Mango Sago (left), Guava Tea (right)

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    Coco Mango Sago (left), Guava Tea (right)

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