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    It's Boba Time - USC

    3.5 (351 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated a few days ago

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    Banana Smoothie with Boba
    Brianna M.

    I love ordering here, they're not stingy with the boba and my boba always comes out sooo delicious! I've been coming here since I was 14 and have been ever since. The boba here is unlike any other!

    I gave it a Second chance. More ICE and not enough product. It becomes water down.
    Ruth M.

    I gave it a second chance Mr. Roy, but staff need to be trained in customer service, a system for pick ups and dine in's need to be put in placed and what you serve is worth the money. Drinks become watered down therefore overall product and customer satisfaction goes out the door. I was left there without being said wait until i asked if my courtesy drink was going to be made.

    Time 9:20

    We've been loyal customers of Boba Time for a long time, but tonight's experience was beyond disappointing. We placed a mobile order at 9:20 PM and didn't receive our drinks until 10:30 PM. That's over an hour of waiting mind you these drinks we ordered ahead of time. When we arrived, we asked for our order and were casually told, "We'll work on it." We asked four more times. At one point, an employee just pulled one drink out of the refrigerator (which had clearly been sitting there). By the time we got everything, what was supposed to be a frappe was basically refrigerator milk. Honestly, if I wanted plain milk, I would've stayed home and poured it myself. The entire experience was frustrating, disrespectful of our time, and far below the standard we're used to here. After being handed what was practically milk, we asked about the rest of the order and we were ignored. We kept waiting no updates, no urgency. Eventually, we realized they had completely forgotten to make the rest of our order. Only then did they finally start making the other drinks. We've always supported Boba Time, but this kind of service makes us think twice about coming back.

    Fruit tea
    Bagishpekova T.

    Whoever made my fruit tea today , god bless you. So much fruit , soooo good!!! But I was missing my boba that's ok tho! My husband got tiger milk tea and it was delicious!!

    Taro Slush: sooo good -- 4/12/23
    Trish B.

    I was in the area and saw Boba Time USC and thought... why not! So glad I came in the staff were friendly and attentive. They have a restroom for paying customers ONLY and it was nice and clean. I placed an order for: - Taro Smoothie -- I did not like it as it had a weird chalk-like consistency. I spoke with a team member who was able to correct the matter without issue! So instead I got: - Taro Slush -- sooo much better! Thank you for rectifying the situation for me and making things right. I appreciate that it was corrected without any pushback and even offered me some other alternatives! Great customer service! Wished I had gotten the guys name but he differently was awesome! I recommend and should I be in the area would return to this location! Overall rating: 5/5 (:

    Taro Boba
    Akshita G.

    Being a trojan this was our favorite boba place! I love their Taro and Pistachio flavours! Some of the other flavours I tried are a bit too sweet for me. But others seemed to love it. These 2 are well balanced unique flavours though! I have been here multiple times and will continue going. Their service is quick. The place is small with not much sitting but still cute.

    Inside/counter
    Eve V.

    I've ordered delivery from here before a few times via delivery apps, but this is the 1st time I've ordered in person. It's a cute spot with a small interior, wall benches, and a few counter seats. There's some outside seating. This place can get busy so if you can ignore the hustle and bustle, you can probably work/study here. There is wifi available. The fresh fruit tea was refreshing, and the boba was tasty. Overall, the flavor of this drink was good and consistent between different bobatimes, which is a good thing if you are craving the same fresh fruit tea at a different location.

    The little pieces of plastic/glass?
    Natalya S.

    I just got a mango milkshake and I'm pretty sure it has glass or plastic in it do what ever u want with that information. I wanted to add that this has never happened to me. Just thought I'd say something.but other than that the milkshake was really good‍‍

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    7 months ago

    do NOT ORDER HERE. We waited over an hour for our mobile order pickup for three drinks. Ridiculous wait time.

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    I don't know what they are doing here but it took me an hour and a half to get drinks. SLOWEST SERVICE EVER. do not go here

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    Very quick service even when they have a long line and always made right. Parking lot is small and always packed.

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    Ask the Community - It's Boba Time - USC

    Do you currently have any crepe cake?

    They actually do.

    Has anyone had the problem of Hard Boba?

    Yes , it's when it's not fresh , fresh boba is warm and soft

    Is that any outlet or plug board for charging here?

    yes near the entrance

    What time is it?

    IT'S BOBA TIME!! :)

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