Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Honi-Bear Boba Cafe

    4.2 (49 reviews)
    Open 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

    Order Honi-Bear Boba Cafe Takeout or Delivery

    Honi-Bear Boba Cafe Photos

    Business Info

    HONI-BEAR BOBA CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

    Recommended Reviews - Honi-Bear Boba Cafe

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    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.

    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.

    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!

    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!

    Menu
    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.

    Inside
    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

    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.

    Drink Menu August 2025
    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 :)

    Outside
    Priscilla R.

    So glad to have a new delicious boba spot on Main Street! The customer service was excellent. We wanted to try the mango coco sago, which they ran out of. But hearing our sigh of disappointment they quickly made a fresh batch! And it was delicious. My only hope is that in the future you can add boba or other toppings. Currently they don't allow any customization at all. We also tried their water based passion fruit slushy which tasted so fresh and tart. The coconut jelly was also an extra yummy treat. Love that you can add toppings to it. I can't wait to try more drinks. I love that it's a family owned business. It's also kid friendly and they have high chairs available. The interior is cute with plenty of indoor seating and they have a place to sit outside in the shade too. I'll be back again soon.

    Storefront
    Cynthia T.

    I came for the soft opening. The service was quick. The inside of the store has three tables to sit at and there are two tables in the front with patio seating. The 20% for soft opening was a nice touch. The menu prices are good for typical boba places. There is an add on $.75 for toppings and $.75 for milk alternatives, so keep that in mind when you order. I ordered the honeydew milk tea and it was good. You can adjust the sweetness and ice levels too. My friend got the mango slush and liked it too. The location is on Main Street between Locanda & Peet's coffee next to an ice cream shop.

    Jasmine Milk Tea with Honey Boba
    Brandon L.

    Great friendly service. Very tasty and refreshing drinks. Plenty of outdoor or indoor seating for sitting and enjoying whatever you're having.

    See all

    Photo of Tenny S.
    95
    11
    49

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 2
    Love this 2
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Tess l.
    94
    236
    803

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Abel A.
    1102
    287
    1248

    12 days ago

    Helpful 8
    Thanks 2
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    25 days ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Anna L.
    1040
    162
    8112

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 20
    Thanks 7
    Love this 17
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    10 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 2
    Photo of Alex G.
    11
    32
    31

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jim L.
    23
    26
    6

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sara S.
    109
    17
    0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Le L.
    13
    4
    5

    11 months ago

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

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of C J.
    0
    5
    4

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

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

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

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

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of D L.
    4
    30
    1

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Lyn D.
    60
    41
    25

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jane F.
    0
    39
    17

    8 months ago

    Terrible the boba taste like sift plastic. I really would like to know what they ate made of. Every time I swallow one taste loogie.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ming
    0
    1
    0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Cute new boba shop in downtown Pleasanton. Have a good variety of drinks and snacks. Great family owned business.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 2

    Ask the Community - Honi-Bear Boba Cafe

    TP Tea - Pleasanton - Strawberry Creme Brûlée Milk

    TP Tea - Pleasanton

    4.3(210 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    It's been a while since I've fell in love with a boba spot. There are many boba spots I frequent…read morewith drinks that I love, but after my cousin got TP Tea as a housewarming treat... I cannot get enough of it! Order here is very convenient as you can do so via the Snackpass app. They also have the QR code in front to order there and a standing ordering station that you can do so yourself. As for parking, it does get a little crowded at times, especially when people are waiting to get a spot or trying to parallel park along the median area. During the busy hours, the wait is a bit... but it's very worth it to me. The employees don't have much interaction with customers, but it seems that everything is done very efficiently behind the counter with order numbers constantly being called out and such. The shop inside is small with just a few seats to wait, mostly best to wait outside for your number to be called (or the app to notify you that your order is ready). Front is clean and cutely decorated, menu displayed clearly as well. The 2 go to drinks for me here is the Passion Fruit Green Tea and the Mango Passion Smoothie. QQ Noodles and Cubed Pearls are a must have for me as I love the chewy texture (makes me think of mochi cakes from Yi Fang too). The tea is always very smooth and yet present in the drinks. As for the Mango Passion Smoothie, there's a very strong mango flavor without it tasting artificial at all! Everything tastes made with fresh fruits and much care. My friend did order a Bubble Waffle here. Getting it fresh and having some, it was not the most memorable waffle. The flavor is as you'd expect it... but it doesn't fall a bit flat. I think I personally prefer Happy Lemon's bubble waffle. Overall though... I love the drinks here enough to honestly ignore the food. Final Thoughts: This will definitely be my to go place in this area and I'm already craving a stop here already.

    Came here on a Wednesday afternoon. There were some people waiting for their orders outside…read more They had a promotion on the sesame drinks. It was BOGO. I didn't like how we had to order both drinks the same. But glad that they let me have one with oatmilk and one regular milk. They asked us for our sugar level but didn't asked for the ice. I wish I could get less ice . The taste was good . But just too much ice for me. I will remember to change the ice level next time. Also the straw was too short for the cup . My lips got cut by the lid a few times. That needs to change.

    Photos
    TP Tea - Pleasanton - Premium Jasmine Green Tea Latte with boba

    Premium Jasmine Green Tea Latte with boba

    TP Tea - Pleasanton - Taro Matcha Latte

    Taro Matcha Latte

    TP Tea - Pleasanton - Fantastic Fruit Tea

    See all

    Fantastic Fruit Tea

    Ume Tea - Drinks!
 
 IG @hungere.for.diy

    Ume Tea

    3.6(68 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    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!

    I was excited to try this because I haven't seen any drive thru boba spots here. Being a mom with a…read moretoddler who randomly takes naps after park visits, it's nice to grab some boba while they sleep. I got the lychee watermelon green tea since I liked it at the San Ramon location and it wasn't the same. It was less sweet and had less ice so the drink wasn't very enjoyable. I think if I were to go back, I'd add lychee jelly and ask for extra ice in hopes to remedy this. I ordered with a guy and carefully turned the corner to wait for my drink. He forgot to add the boba for my other drink, but when I pointed it out, he added it. The price was cheaper than their competitors which I enjoyed. This drive thru location isn't the best for busy days but it wasn't an issue on a weekday afternoon when I was the only customer. I probably wouldn't drive out of my way to go here but if I was stuck in the car with a sleeping toddler again, I might just stop by.

    Photos
    Ume Tea - Front of Ume Tea when you drive up
 
 IG @hungere.for.diy

    Front of Ume Tea when you drive up IG @hungere.for.diy

    Ume Tea - My surprise plushy. So cute!
 
 IG @hungere.for.diy

    My surprise plushy. So cute! IG @hungere.for.diy

    Ume Tea - Drive thru line on grand opening day

    See all

    Drive thru line on grand opening day

    Gong Cha Dublin - Holiday army

    Gong Cha Dublin

    4.2(70 reviews)
    4.3 mi
    $$

    Gong Cha in Dublin, CA is my go-to boba spot! I LOVE this place. They have delicious boba…read morebeverages, very friendly service, and amazing sweet treats! The Mochi Waffles is incredible! Very lovely and very clean seating area. They even have gams for kids. My niece had lots of fun playing connect four squares with another kid. I highly recommend Gong Cha!

    The Neopets collab drew me in, definitely been a few years since I've visited a Gong Cha. I vaguely…read moreremember liking the wintermelon tea from here, now I think there's added basil in it? I think that'd be something I'd try another time. As it was the game of my childhood, I really wanted a Neopet blind box with my weekly treat of a boba. I generally always go for fruit teas, but the tea smell in this shop smelled really strong; I always assume that's the strong smell of black tea...so I felt like a milk tea this time. I ordered the AISHA: Black Milk Tea w/ Pearls, 70% sweetness. Service here was quick and super friendly despite it looking like a one man operation at the time I was there. It seemed like he was the owner as we chatted about the Neopet collaboration and how it's a very nostalgic thing. He said it's all been adults coming in to grab a blind box, no kids yet then. I am not that surprised as I was there purely for the nostalgia too. The straws there are the paper ones, used 2 to try to stab the top open and that was a fail... ended up using a reusable straw I had stashed in my car. I'd suggest stabbing the straw in store first as the straw can crumble a bit after a few attempts of poking it through the top. For the drink itself, I loved that there was a strong tea taste - would get it a little less sweet next time as the boba added a lot of sweetness to me. Boba was a bit overcooked as there wasn't much of a bite to it, but good flavor soaked in it. Final Thoughts: Collabs definitely are the way to go as it peaked my interest of Gong Cha again, been a while since I've gone and I'll definitely be back again to give other drinks a try.

    Photos
    Gong Cha Dublin - Cute holiday drinks

    Cute holiday drinks

    Gong Cha Dublin - Happy holidays!

    Happy holidays!

    Gong Cha Dublin - Matcha milk tea

    See all

    Matcha milk tea

    Honi-Bear Boba Cafe - bubbletea - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...