So happy there's a boba spot at this mall now. Clean interior with plenty of seating. I ordered my…read moredrink and it was ready in minutes. I had the Passionfruit honey fruit juice with boba and it was so crisp and refreshing. I was a little worried about the honey but it was very light and not overpowering. The boba was fresh and chewy with the perfect texture. I'll be back!

This place is good!! I got a strawberry matcha with boba. Flavour was good, the vibes were good,…read morethe cashier was friendly. Only complaint was that prices were a bit too high for the amount of drink that you get.

The Alley is a nice boba spot. My friends and I made a stop here after returning from a trip to a…read moreMexico and we were in search of a sweet treat. The group tried the Ube Taro Brown Sugar Boba Milk, Ube Brown Sugar Boba Creme Brulee Milk, Mango Green Tea, and Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie. Individual reviews of the Ube Brown Sugar were positive with notes that the boba was overcooked and there was a little too much boba for the liquid ratio. My friend enjoyed her Mango Green Tea and I did like the Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie. It was sweet and creamy, and more on the refreshing side. I got it without boba because I had a bit of an upset stomach while I still wanted something sweet. Didn't think adding boba would help with that! So I think it was good without. The staff was also helpful and tried to make sure we were clear on some of the quirks of potential drink flavors. Would return when I'm with my friends in the area again.

This was my first time visiting this location, and I must say that the quality of the teas is…read moregreat. Everything tastes fresh, and they offer a variety of options for everyone. The only reason I'm giving 2 stars is because of the poor customer service from one of the young ladies working there. She made my daughter and me feel very uncomfortable when we asked if one of the teas could be changed because it was too thick and sweet for my daughter's liking. Instead of simply trying to take care of the situation, she immediately said "NO" and made a disgusted face. Thankfully, Jeff stepped in, saved the day, and offered to make us a new drink. As a multiple-business owner myself, Jeff is exactly the type of employee I would want representing my business. He understood customer service and handled the situation professionally. Unfortunately, I can't say the same about the other young lady. Her attitude and facial expressions were completely unnecessary and made the experience uncomfortable enough that even my daughter felt as though she had done something wrong simply for asking. Great teas, and thank you to Jeff for turning an unpleasant situation around.

yummy drinks & helpful staff! i got the thai tea ice blended & it was refreshing :3 the store was…read morealso really cute & clean

y'all this is the best boba I've ever had, the brown sugar boba gave me a kiss, the mango gave me a…read morehug, and the yogurt in the mango frappe just smiled at me. most beautiful crew ever too! so welcoming and sweet.

Costumer service is amazing, always greeted with a warm smile that makes us want to come back…read more Establishment is always clean, and spacious. Our drinks are always great, like to come here in the afternoon and our drinks are always ready very fast since there's not a lot of costumers waiting. Glad there is a good Taiwanese tea spot down here in South Bay.

I'm so glad Ding Tea opened up here on the west side of Chula Vista! This area, especially along…read moreBroadway, could really use more diversity in food and drink spots, and Ding Tea is exactly what we needed. The shop is in a plaza with a laundromat, Chinese food, a barbershop, and a taco shop next door, so it's super convenient. I ordered the House Special tea with boba, and my wife got the Oreo Taro with 30% sugar both drinks were great and perfectly made to our liking. The vibe inside is super chill. We grabbed a spot by the window so we could people-watch while we enjoyed our drinks. Service was friendly and fast, and it felt welcoming from the moment we walked in. I'll definitely be coming here more often since it's so close to home. Thanks for being here and bringing more variety to the neighborhood!

The drinks are delicious and fairly priced. I love the variety of choices on the toppings and they…read moregive you a good amount. They make it fast and the staff is friendly. The place is very clean and nice waiting area.

This place is okay, but the establishment looks abandoned and the seating arrangements are dirty…read moreand not well kept, plants are dry and about to die. They need to pour some love into this place since it does have lots of costumers. The tea options are plenty

I loved my Kiwi Basil Green Tea here today soooo much!! Perfect sweetness (I added zero, didn't…read moreneed!), perfect taste, perfect textures. I love when I see kiwi tea on the menu. I think it took me like 5 min to drink lol The staff was really nice and the cafe itself was chill and quiet. Great moment to relax in the middle of the day. Would like to come back and try other drinks but mine was so perfect I might just get it again :)

Second time trying this Boba spot and sad to say, it just doesn't do it for me…read more Ordered the Dragonfruit drink this time and i didn't find the flavor enjoyable. So, with that said, i will prolly NOT try it the third time.

I had such a good experience at Ichiban Sando, my best friends were visiting and one of the places…read morethat they had seen online was Ichiban Sando. I loved that they had a pre-made sandos ready to grab and go, so we each grabbed our own boxes and a matcha. The box I had, included a shrimp sando, egg salad sando and a mango cream sando. I also ordered a large corn matcha, I am really into corn matchas. They also had, pork and chicken as an option for protein, an all fruit box and poke. They have hot food too, we'll definitely have to come back to try it. The shrimp sando was so good, super flavorful and whatever sauce they use I ended up using as a little dip for my egg sandwich. The fruit was really fresh, my mango still had a really good bite to it and it wasn't too sweet at all. My matcha, was delicious, I opted for the large because I was acting as tour guide. The matcha had good flavoring and the corn was not at all overpowering, perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be craving that matcha and whenever I'm in National city I'll definitely have to check them out. The service here was super friendly and the the restaurant was really inviting, would definitely recommend!

This was my first time visiting Ichiban Sando after it has moved from Chula Vista to National City…read more The shop combines Ichiban Sando, J-Town Grab and Go, and Hako Sushi Box, I love the concept! Our eyes are always hungrier than we are, so we ordered a lot, but managed to try everything. We got the chicken katsu curry plate, gyudon bowl, spicy katsu sandwhich, shrimp katsu sandwhich, a strawberry sandwhich, a tuna onigiri, a taro tornado, and thai tea. We loved the shrimp katsu sandwhich, which was nicely crunchy with the slaw to balance it out, however it was deceitfully full, as the pieces of shrimp are cut in half to make it seem like there is twice the amount of shrimp, but when you bite into those nice meaty pieces, that's it. The gyudon was very umami and flavorful and had a nice space portion. The curry was flavorful and rich. I would skip the spicy katsu sandwhich, it was very bland. The drinks were great! The taro flavor is so strong in the taro tornado and the mochi bits are such a nice texture. The thai tea was a classic, always consistently delicious wherever we go.

When I asked my sister for the time, take a guess on what she said next? That's right. 3pm. Of…read morecourse it was boba time. The self-serve kiosk is convenient! I like being able to think things through as I order. It's a small shop but they work fast and get the job done. Our boba drinks hit the spot!

It's Boba Time is my favorite boba spot in SD! I love their variety of drinks, and every time I go…read moreit's always good. I usually get the Thai milk tea or the mango cream slush and they are both delicious every time. I usually order online and just pick it up, but they also have kiosks and the cashier inside if you want to order there. Most of the time my order is ready by the pickup time, but there have been a few times where they hadn't started it yet and I had to wait a bit. Overall, the staff is really friendly and welcoming whenever I visit. I definitely prefer this location over the Convoy one, and it's been my go to boba spot since 2023!

Fun spot. Parking can be limited depending on the time of day since the parking lot is shared with…read moreseveral other businesses. The staff is friendly and the place is clean. There's food available too, and desserts. I really like the soft and chewy boba they have here, it's my fave. There is limited seating inside, and some games to play while you enjoy your food and drinks.

I've visited this boba shop several times over the years, and it never disappoints. The prices are…read morereasonable, and I usually keep it simple with a regular Thai tea with boba. We stopped by as a group of five on a Sunday evening to hang out. The employees were friendly, and even though the shop got busy, they handled the rush efficiently and without any issues. It's a cute little boba spot with a welcoming atmosphere.

Outstanding. We had just wrapped lunch at Telefonica and were looking for a pick-me-up to keep us…read morefueled for the rest of the day. One glance at top coffee spots in the area and we were sold on Malvia! We called an Uber to take us over. Once dropped off on Avenida Revolución we read in other reviews that the shop can be a challenge to find - but we are a persistent bunch and figured it out. Here are simple directions to locate it: find the gastropub La Justina on Revolucion and walk down the stairs to the left of it. Then proceed forward until you see the unmistakably unique and cute decor of Malvia on the left. There are several tables outside then the coffee bar space at the store front. All the drinks looked delightful and it was a tough decision to select just one drink. A friend opted for an iced drink with coconut and espresso, I chose the "Dorado" which featured turmeric. It was sumptuous and refreshing - with a gold appearance from the turmeric. The espresso was tasty and there was just the right amount of sweetness. Super refreshing and highly recommended. Service was kind and prices are super reasonable. The sitting area was unique too - there's other neat stores in the area and the temperature was nice since we were underground. Overall, Malvia was excellent and definitely worth checking out. Thanks for the memorable experience!

Ever since I had seen Malvia win an award in a San Diego magazine I had been wanting to come give…read more'em a try. The first few times I had come to grab a coffee, Malvia was either closed or I was just unable to find them. If you are using Google Maps my best advice is to get to the corner of Madero and Third and enter one of several doors which will lead you into a large market style space. Malvia is about a shoe-boxed sized cafe in Zona Centro. There are several tables in the front with seating for probably around twenty. On the afternoon of a June day I visited and ordered an iced latte. It was 45 pesos and probably around twenty ounces. It was very delicious and I was happy to sip on it while I walked to Gastro Telefonica. Malvia definitely fits into to the Tijuana craft coffee scene and I highly recommend you stop by to try out a caffeinated drink.