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    Island Boba & Tea

    4.2 (176 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    ISLAND BOBA & TEA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    I loved the boba and the shaved ice but I love this place and great service but I found something in my ice but not a big deal cause this shop deserves a 11/10 but it kinda takes long

    Taro milk tea boba

    We purchased a taro milk tea that did NOT taste or look like what we have purchased in the past. We were so looking forward to enjoying our tea but left feeling Very disappointed and upset. Having to throw out the drink after two sips. In the photo you can see the specks of purple it should have been, compared to the chocolate brown look it actually was.

    Thai tea
    Alejandra B.

    Really good Thai tea, they have a wide selection of sushi rolls I have yet to try. Service was quick.

    Dust buildup on top.. gross
    Jenny L.

    They don't do poke and out of a lot of roll options. Not sure why this place is popular with lots of reviews. Perhaps, they are known for their drinks?! Slightly busy with one employee and a whole lot of dust on the fan. They need to hire another employee as I waited over 10 mins and there were 5 people still waiting to order and get their food/drink while more people were walking in. Sorry, I'm not a fan and I feel horrid for the employee.

    Priscilla L.

    BEST STAFF EVER, felt like family! Thai tea boba 10/10! My friend got the phili roll & absolutely loved it.

    Jamieleigh W.

    One of our go-to flavors is green tea with passion fruit and this place includes the seeds which I'm not a fan of. Chia seeds or basil seeds are great but the big crunchy passion fruit seeds not so much... however this was my first time trying butterfly pea tea in one and it was good in my rose tea. My favorite was definitely their pomegranate tea though.

    George O.

    Drink tasted amazing and I had a wonderful conversation with the owner! I'm definitely gonna check out his 2nd location

    Cucumber roll needed to be rolled tighter.
    Sharon F.

    Located in the Indio neighborhood this is a great place to grab sushi to go. We ordered cucumber roll, dragon, and California roll. The menu is posted on the wall- there are no descriptions of the rolls, but the staff knew all the ingredients when asked about the rolls. The selections of boba tea will make it hard to choose! Sushi is on par with the price, the cucumber rolls were not rolled as tight, so it resulted them coming apart when we opened the package up. The California roll needed more avocado.

    Blue Hawaiian and wintermelon milk tea
    Ruth M.

    The staff was super sweet and accommodating. Had some boba and it was delicious. The boba texture was perfect and the size was nice. Doing well with covid regulations as well. Support local business!

    Hibiscus Tea
    Tracee B.

    I really liked the Hibiscus tea!! I added chia seeds and aloe vera in addition to the boba pearls and it was SO good. Super refreshing on a hot summer day. I was sipping away before I remembered to take a picture! My mom got the Matcha Latte and she really liked it as well. Would stop by again just for that tea.

    Three great flavors! Tati, pineapple, pomegranate!
    Jill C.

    So many tasty flavors to try! We stopped in on a late afternoon in February and had the whole place to ourselves. I am sure in the heat this place is crazy busy. The taro flavor is authentic, best we ever had. Very creative menu and great prices.

    Two new yummy options!!!!
    Layla M.

    Update Update: I just love the Double Espresso Frapp with Boba! YUM! Tonight I tried their Fresh Coconut...Wow! What a treat! Get fresh coconut water straight from the coconut & also the coconut flesh...I was advised to put Chamoy & Lime Tajin Pepper Salt Mixture on top! Blew my socks off! YUM! I'm totally gonna try the Mangoneada Slushie next time since it has Mango & Chamoy Sauce in it... Mmmm --- Got a Raspberry Green Tea with Green Apple Jellies... Yummy, light & refreshing. I initially wanted the Jasmine Green Tea & they said they were the out...Sad Face... On my 3rd visit, they had Jasmine Green Tea...YummO They don't have a Punch Card system yet. Please get one soon :-) ***Owner said she's working on this. Yay! They do have an assortment of food like cakes, pastries, brownies (just in time for Coachella...um, ok, not THOSE type of brownies...hahaha), sushi, & fresh fruit... Yummy! There were 3 people behind the counter...they all seemed nice. It was a little warm & humid in the shop. :-( It could be cooler inside... UPDATE: Their a/c was having issues & now it's fixed! Nice & Cool! No more humidity inside! Yay! Theres only one bathroom all the way at the back left of the store. There are a few tables (1 in front, 2 in back) & a bar to sit up at. **Note to management (hehe): you could probably fit another little table in the front part of your shop...Maybe when you get busier... ***UPDATE: Wow! IB&T is on it! There are now an ample number of tables! Great job! Management rocks! :-) My consensus: I'll be back... Maybe next time I'll get all fancy with my order & see if they can produce. ;) My Updated Consensus: "Hi! MY Name Is Layla & I'm a Boba & Tea Addict!" Hahaha... Update: Went the other day & wanted a Non-Dairy Thai Tea with Boba... They figured it out by taking some Coconut Powder wicked with a little water & Also some Coconut Milk (In essence they made the equivalent of nondairy Half & Half)... It tasted great! Still kept the sweetness without sacrificing the richness of cream. Great Job! Yummy Food, Drinks, Treats & Awesome Customer Service! Now this place has consistently proven to be a 5 Star after working out a few details at opening!x

    What to order, what to order? Unfortunately, "everything" isn't an option. LOL!

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    Ask the Community - Island Boba & Tea

    Have any of you tried the honeydew milk tea if so is it good?

    Yes it's super bomb!!!!!

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    Tea Be Honest

    Tea Be Honest

    4.5(49 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    Smells divine. The staff is friendly and made great recommendations. I was surprised at how quiet…read moreit was when I entered, but sure enough, as more people came in, it felt alive. Plenty of parking in the private lot. We ordered a regular sized Strawberry Matcha latte with strawberry boba and a regular sized Tropical Fruit tea. 10/10 for both drinks. Would come again.

    We were so glad to see this location is open late! We had a late night craving for some sweet milk…read moretea and headed over. There was only one person working that we saw and she was visibly cleaning in the back when we came in so it took a bit to get someone out to help us but that is totally understandable. We had time to check out their menu which has lots to offer. My husband got the Hokkaido Milk Tea with custard and I highly recommend that milk tea. The flavor was deep and rich with just enough sweetness. I wanted the Matcha Banana Brulee (because I always check out the menu on the way) but when we arrived they had signs that they were out of banana syrup, so I tried the Lavender Earl Grey instead. The color looked very different from the photos on mine, but my first drink was absolute heaven. The lavender cream was yummy. Unfortunately, after a few sips, I was left with bitter earl grey so we grabbed some sweetener and tossed it in so I could finish my drink. I would love to try that Matcha Banana Brulee Latte next time though. The prices here are more than reasonable. You'll be surprised how much bang you get for your buck. We will definitely be back soon.

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    Tea Be Honest - Menu

    Menu

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    Bathroom and games

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    Sea Salt foam cold brew

    The Spot - Mangonada

    The Spot

    3.9(14 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    Not from the area, visiting for a bit.... Wanted to support a local coffee shop. This place is…read morelabeled as one, so I stop in, and to my horror, it's a HerbaLife front. And not an espresso machine to be found. Absolutely 0 coffee. Herbalife is a predatory MLM with a 1 billion lawsuit that was filed against them for farming money out of their distributors on worthless conventions. They pressured distributors to buy more product to advance their level in the company. What legit business gave you a promotion based on how much product you bought vs actual merit? None. There was also liver damage found in connection to consuming Herbalife back in the late 00s and early 10s. Do not be fooled, this is not a small business -- just a distributor for a large predatory company that is unfortunately probably taking advantage of these local distributors. That chalky taste another reviewer was talking about? All of their shakes are powders, full of fillers and processed ingredients, and no unprocessed, whole fruit to be found in any shake. I know the distributors are probably locals here, and my heart breaks for them. This area really needs a non-franchise local coffee shop... there's a place in the market for it. The closest locally owned one is 8 miles away. I'm mad. I'm mad that there was no coffee when it's labeled as a coffee shop, to get people in the door. I'm mad that HerbaLife takes advantage of people wanting to start a small business and screws them every step of the way, but indoctrinates then into thinking they're not being screwed. I'm mad that MLMs even exist. Listen to The Dream Season 1 podcast.... It will tell you everything you need to know about this business structure. Then "Betting on Zero" is a documentary that goes specifically into Herbalife. Scary stuff.

    Customer service and drinks are top notch, it's no wonder they named themselves, "The Spot". Thank…read moreyou for having us and serving us, we can't wait to be back!

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    The Spot - Energizing Teas (Pineapple Rush)

    Energizing Teas (Pineapple Rush)

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    Cucumber lemon

    The Spot - Just a few of their refreshing drinks

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    Just a few of their refreshing drinks

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