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    It's Boba Time - Alhambra

    3.5 (90 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Karina C.

    First time trying It's Boba Time in Alhambra and overall, a solid experience! My husband ordered the Jasmine milk tea with boba and said it was perfect not too sweet and just the right amount of ice to cool off in the heat. I got the original Açaí (asked for no honey) and it was awesome sweet enough on its own and super refreshing. I do want to come back and try the dragon fruit Açaí next time! Only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is the customer service it was okay. Everyone seemed busy doing their own thing and didn't pay much attention to the customers. I also asked for no ice and still got it with ice, but oh well, it was still tasty and my husband really enjoyed his drink. Will definitely return to try more!

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    Roni V.

    In-person quick friendly service or option to order from an automated self-serve kiosk. Everything was clean and all the options are properly displayed. There's a large selection of slushies, smoothies, teas with a variety of toppings like boba, pudding, jelly, fruit etc. Dairy and non-dairy options. Some pastries and fried foods. We ordered the taro smoothie, coconut slush, brown sugar tea with boba, coconut pudding, and mango jelly. Everything we ordered tasted great and not super sweet and size for the price was not bad at all.

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    Elizabeth M.

    It's Boba Time is pretty consistent between locations. My group got the peach lychee fruit tea with mango popping boba, the taro milk tea with boba, the matcha tornado (cookies and cream with matcha), and the hibiscus berry lemonade tea with strawberry boba. We've never had the matcha tornado before and it was very sweet but good. For the peach lychee fruit tea, there was a lot of pulp/fruit pieces. Boba toppings are .75 cents extra and a large size (vs a regular) is .50 cents extra. The service was quick and nice. There are about 3 tables inside to eat, 1 2-seater and 2 bench-style seats.

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    Ann C.

    We love Boba Time!!! Whenever we see one (it's part of a chain), we always get drinks there. My kids are more adventurous and try different drinks every time. Me not so much. I always get the same thing... either the Taro smoothie or Mango smoothie. Hey, I'm a creature of habit. But either way, we always go away feeling cool and refreshed!

    Vanna T.

    Stopped by here during lunch time. We were next door having a quick lunch at Panda Express and wanted to get some boba drinks. We ordered the Thai tea boba and taro milk tea boba drinks. Both drinks were not bad, except the taro one tasted pretty watered down. Service wasn't good. Our drinks were done and ready, but they just let it sit at the counter for a while. There were enough staff in the back to complete our order instead of waiting for the front staff to do everything. Not sure if we would come back to this location. Their macarons and other desserts didn't look appealing either. It cost $2.50/macaron which isn't too pricey.

    Strawberry Matcha Milk Tea
    Lily H.

    This boba place was not what I expected. Don't let the long lines and crowds of people coming here give you FOMO to come here. It's not really boba or at least that what I tasted. On a Friday night this movie theatre area on Main and Garfield is very busy. Full of movie goers and people who just came from a movie. First thing people do is wither grab something before a show or after as a snack. Inside this store was packed of people waiting for their orders. There were only 2 guys working there. Once people got their orders the place started to clear, otherwise this place can feel claustrophobic. I tried their Strawberry Match drink on their Top 10 menu item list. It was tasteless. It was as if I was drinking milk in a cup of ice. No Matcha flavor and no taste of Strawberry at all! I opted for a regular size since a large would be an investment. Glad I did not go for a size up. Their regular size for the price was steep! Also tried a macaron while I was there. They were just there staring out in front of the display case in its array of colors. I chose earl grey since it has a nice subtle taste and it was in this color blue color. Sadly it did not have any earl grey taste at all... it tastes like a chocolate soft cookie with a vanilla center dyed in blue color. I think if you go for other drink flavors that have a popular distinct taste like "oreo" then the drink would be ok. Otherwise, I would steer clear of this place. If you want real matcha taste go across the street to 7 Leaves! It's much better.

    Coconut Strawberry Smoothie with boba
    Jewel Anne G.

    i forgot how good its boba time actually is. i tend to overlook this place with all the other tea places in the area, but this place is a perfect alternative for people with children. they offer non caffeinated drinks and is on doordash

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    Jessica W.

    New boba shop just opened in front of the theater. I get my usual at it's boba time, thai tea with boba and hubby got the boba coffee. We both enjoyed the drink we each got. I personally did not like the boba coffee. It was a bit bitter not that sweet. I have yet to try other drinks here, but their boba is so-so. Their boba is smaller than normal and not as small as a mini boba. I don't prefer this unusual size boba and it can be cooked a bit more. Overall decent boba place and would come by when I have boba cravings in that area.

    Just opened and we couldn't be happier
    Miori I.

    It's finally open! Located right next to the movie theater in Alhambra on Main and Garfield. Perfect pairing for family days. We have been eagerly awaiting the opening of Its Boba Time. Seeing the remodeling and the lights go on have been such a tease to witness. After all of our waiting, of course they officially open while we were on vacation last week. Even though we missed the grand opening, it was a happy discovery to find business booming and be able to grab a drink before our Sunday family movie. With so many boba and tea shops in the area, at least 6 within a mile radius, I wasn't sure that one more shop was needed. We love Its Boba Time for their quality teas and flavor, and are happy to put this location in our rotation. The service was fast and the drinks, delicious as always. Was seriously tempted to return for a second drink after the movie. The employees better get used to seeing us!

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