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    It’s Boba Time El Monte

    4.2 (20 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Kris L.

    I got their House Milk Tea and it was delicious and the boba was chewy and not hard and their staff was very friendly and nice.

    Time to Treat Yourself
    Tim C.

    09/25/2024 Finally, a new boba place is now open. Soft Opening so please be patient as they fine tune things. The boba is soft and the matcha powder is strong. Right amount of milk and ice. I like trying the drink before i Shake things up. You can order at the kiosk or at the counter. They have a QR code to order online. Please excuse the person who was first to review. It may be a chain but I think you can say it is franchised. Individually owned with the same concept for service. That means some training to get the employees up to speed and practice to get the service you saw at another location. I do Hope they let me know when they have their Grand Opening so i could participate. I wonder if I could camp out here to work remote or start a study group.

    Coconut Strawberry Smoothie
    Sarai G.

    Shoutout to Lupe O. For always making our visits so pleasant and having such great customer service and a smile on her face. I've been to 3 different boba times and they could never make my bfs boba drink the way he likes aside from this location so this is always our go to! This location is just amazing if I can give more than 5 stars I would and it's always so spotless and clean.

    If I could put 0 stars I would!!!!! The worker had a nasty attitude there was 2 men at the time of my visit! There was one doing the drinks and one being a cashier he completely had the worst attitude and worst customer service ever! I sincerely hate when people have a nasty ugly attitude towards customers because if you didn't want to work today why even show up? Some people take their hard earned money to try and treat themselves the man being a cashier was talking to me like I was stupid!! He needs to get fired Asap!!!! To top it off that they put my drink in an open lid container this is so crazy! I'm currently sitting outside in the parking lot writing this review! Extremely disappointed Do not come here!!!! He looked so mad doing his job and he went to the back to help the other man make drinks i will not be consuming this knowing that man did everything with a nasty attitude! DO NOT COME HERE

    Large caramel frappe and a Butterfly Lemonade so delicious!!!

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    Very spacious, clean store, drinks were good and bobas tasted fresh. Workers were very friendly, would definitely come back

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    Boba's taste were definitely delicious! Service was good and they were super fast and efficient

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    this was by far the best coffee/food experience i've had in LA and i would recommend this to anyone…read morewho loves coffee or is curious about coffee. Came here with three other friends on a saturday afternoon. Josh created the most immaculate vibes in his lovely home and put together such a thoughtful, delicious food/coffee pairing with his partner, Mei. He was also incredibly knowledgeable about coffee and we learned so much from him from brewing methods to his favorite cafes in LA. The service was next level! Additionally, every course was memorable and some highlights include the cold brew, the biscuits (perfectly buttery), the plum juice inspired palette cleanser, and the espresso take on boba milk tea. I would totally come back to try their new season. There isn't any comparable experience in the world.

    Coffee omakase for a society obsessed with $8 lattes and cold brew, hear me out…read more Ahma opens as an invitation to experience the utilitarian drink as something slower and more intentional, challenging the palate while expanding your understanding of how coffee without the blanket of cream or milk could actually taste. Josh and Mei create the coziest intimate space in their San Gabriel home. Like stepping into your best friend's place who happens to work in fine dining and be a coffee expert. There are different Seasons to Ahma and for this particular one, Taiwan is the Muse and coffee is its medium. My limited discernment between good coffee and bad coffee is acidity--sour and bitter, bleh. Or watered down. I don't douse my coffee with milk (anymore) because of lactose intolerance. But here, Coffee can be strong and bold, or brewed to possess properties that taste more like tea. And decaf (!) could have notes of whiskey without any of its alcohol. Particular care has been given to serve your cold brew in a frozen glass, or hot pour over in a warm pink cup. Josh has all the latest gadgets if you are into the coffee scene. But even if you're not, observing him brew you an espresso is an act of joy, not the beleaguered coffee pot in the workplace break room, but sharing in something worth its time and precision and experience. But because this is coffee, there is also something interesting to pair with it. A blooming osmanthus jelly, translucent and floral and fragrant. A delightfully nutty and buttery biscuit, its recipe took five years to perfect, with pineapple wintermelon jelly and delicate egg yolk shavings. A fried popcorn chicken cutlet with Thai basil pesto sandwich with just the right amount of crunch. The total amount of caffeine came in just about 2 cups of coffee, and I left pretty satisfied, but this being San Gabriel, grabbed some dim sum to go afterwards. The experience was 2.5 hours, and there were a total of 4 guests served at a time. The menu changes periodically and they will return in October if you want to try the next Season.

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    I got the lychee tonic and it was exactly what I wanted on a hot summer day: super refreshing, easy…read moreto drink, and not bitter in the slightest. The only thing I would note is that the lychee flavor is not really there - I'd consider this a regular espresso tonic instead of a lychee-forward one. This didn't really bother me though, because I downed the whole drink My husband got the hojicha latte, which was smooth with a nice roasted flavor that didn't get lost under the milk. I also appreciated that they asked whether he wanted sugar at all rather than assuming a default sweetness level. It was actually his first time having a hojicha latte unsweetened, and he really enjoyed it. The space itself is pretty bare-bones, so I wouldn't necessarily come here for the super aesthetic cafe experience. But it's comfortable and functional - there's a row of bench seating with tables and chairs opposite it. The seats are actually padded, which makes it a nice spot to sit for a chat, or to get some work done. Street parking was plentiful when we went, and I believe there's also a small attached lot. There was also a baker set up on-site when we stopped by. They were selling things like salt bread and sandwiches, so of course we grabbed something to support them. I thought that was such a cute touch and would love to see more local cafes doing little collaborations like this.

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    Got the 2026-2027 MySGV X 626 Night Market Passport Limited Edition and MySGV Boba Passport…read morerecently. Both passports are valid through June 30, 2027. What amazing free food and drink offers all throughout SGV community! Nest Tea House is 1 out of the 14 participating boba shops in the MySGV boba passport. It was my 1st boba shop visited and my very 1st boba stamp acquired. Sweet! My first time here to redeem its free drink offer of 1 Green Milk Tea with boba. Thanks Nest Tea House! This no frills boba shop is located on Las Tunas Drive in the Arcadia Center Mall. Parking can be found throughout the plaza in the front, back, and around the building. You'll need to drive in a little bit to see Nest Tea House at the back corner end of building. Interior space was clean and has lots of seating. One all gender restroom for customer use only. I was greeted with a smile upon entry. The young lady who took my order was super sweet, friendly, and nice. Very patient and helpful in answering my questions. I asked for no ice on all 4 drinks. She offered me a cup of ice for my drink since I may drink my drink on the road. So very thoughtful and kind of her. Thank you Natalie for the exceptional above and beyond service! I appreciate it. 1 Green Milk Tea with boba (free) 1 Passion Fruit with lychee jelly 1 Honey Oolong Milk Tea with boba 1 Oolong Milk Tea with egg pudding Drinks were refreshingly good. Cup size was generous. Plenty of toppings given. Tea flavors were on point. Would love to return to try their wintermelon and guava drink flavors. Thanks for the recommend! Great place for group meet ups, solo chilling, study, and more! Come support your neighborhood Nest Tea House for good tasting drinks, amazing service, and cool atmosphere!

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