Cool atmosphere, a different way to order. Staff is super chill, nice, and knowledgeable. The drinks are soooo good!!

Heard about this place through my kids so we decided to check it out. The ordering process is reminds me of some Asian fast food restaurants - there's a kiosk at the entrance and you wait in a patio-like area until your number is called. When it's ready, a sliding door opens leading you to a bar area where the drinks are made. Having been to several boba shops, this place is just ok. Would be nice if they had more selection - every drink was similar. read more

I reallllly wanted to like Jellyman because I love Donald Glover so much. Cute spot. Found street parking easily enough on a Sunday afternoon. You order at the kiosk outside. Then you wait in an outdoor seating area just outside the entrance. Inside is not meant for hanging out at all. They post the drinks as they're prepared on a monitor in the seated area. Once your drink is ready. THEN they let you inside to collect it. It's a quick in and out process. The drinks themselves were just meh. Def nothing special and not worth the price or drive (for me, coming from Cerritos). But if you love Danny Glover and want to support his small business, I say GO! He has the cutest ad showing his desire to open a boba shop over the years. As if everything has led him to finally fulfilling his lifelong dream of owning a boba shop. Hey, it got me to go try it! read more

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GREAT experience! You order at the he kiosk and customize your drink to your liking. If you want it less sweet then you choose a lower percentage of sweetness. It's a no brainer. You have your choice of dairy or non dairy milk. And also your choice of toppings. There a lounge area while you wait and once your drink is ready you're allowed inside to see the futuristic Jellyman art installation. The people working there were very helpful and very kind. They gave my dog a lot of treats because he was wooing them with his cuteness. Thank you for your help in selecting my tea and for being welcoming with my dog. read more

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I was surprised the PB&J man was actually good and I'm not a huge peanut butter flavoring fan or jelly fan, but it really nails the taste. The barley milk tea was perfect for me because I love barley tea and have never seen it in boba form and it was good. Also, the ambiance here is so fun. read more

Jellyman - Peanut Butter & Jelly, Man + Barley Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Wouldn't go here again the guy is working the kiosks and inside or just not nice!! Try to find another place to go!

This place was very misleading on social media, looked a lot bigger than it was. Parking on sunset wasn't difficult on a Saturday, but expect only street parking. The "vending machine" to order at stopped working as we were ordering our drinks, and there was no way to put in multiple drinks while using the machine for one transaction. We needed to ask for help a couple of times and ended up ordering at the counter inside, which took away the experience with seeing the flip board. The seating/waiting area has changed, and was just green couches outside, with a small pickup counter inside. The drinks were definitely experimental, which was a good thing, but they were not great. The miso apple drink tasted like candy, but not in a good way. My four seasons milk tea was OK, nothing I crave to come back for. read more

Childish Gambino's Jellyman boba shop!!! When i heard about this from a friend I was stoked to try it out! I got the matcha latte with maple sea foam & boba to add to my matcha tier list. So far, the smooth creaminess of the milk tea put this drink in my A-list! I enjoyed the dark wood & mirrors in the store's architecture, the purple led lights gave the room a cool complimentary hue. On top of that the jellyman was very inviting as he has his hands laid out for anyone to dap him up read more

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The reviews are fair on this boba spot. I had to check it out because I'm a huge Donald glover fan. He's the besttt. Anyways, I was lowkey worried about buying boba here because of all the mixed reviews. However, I had a great experience! The boba isn't the best I've ever had but it was tasty! My boo thang ordered the pb&j boba - it was super flavorful, there was a lot going on in this drink but we loved it. Lots of flavor and you can really taste the pb&j. I got regular milk tea. It was sweet but not too sweet! The employee was super friendly and answered our questions. Ambiance is 10 out of 5 stars. From the art work to the menu... I could live here lol. It's so unique. I wish there was one in SD. read more

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I ordered the brown sugar milk tea boba. It is on the sweeter side, if you like your milk teas sweet. You order at the counter and they bring it out to you. It is expensive for the size of the drink. There is a cute covered patio that has some seating. Parking- street parking read more

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Pretty cool boba shop owned by Donald Glover. This is located on the famous street of Sunset Blvd, so this is a great spot for some foot traffic. Parking is not easy in this area, but there are a lot of metered parking spots. Service was really good! I came with my supervisor since it was the nearest boba shop to my workplace. You have options to have a milk tea based drink. Menu is on the side of the wall when you walk in. There is not very much seating, so it seems more like a grab and go place. Decor is pretty cool with the ambient lighting and the big statue thingy. I ordered the rose hibiscus latte for myself at 25 sweet with oat milk. It was pretty watered down. Good thing here is that you can still adjust for sweetness after drinking it. I was in a rush so I hadn't had the chance to :( I probably wouldn't return unless I was in the area. Cup sizes are pretty small and pricy. read more

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Wanted to support this place because of its connection to Childish Gambino. I went in late November, and for some reason we had to order outside of the shop and weren't allowed to go in. The workers were kind and brought the drinks out when they were ready, which I appreciated. My party ordered two brown sugar milk tea boba drinks--they were very sweet but not very flavorful. I ordered an iced black tea, which was murky and bitter. That usually happens when tea is brewed hot and then immediately refrigerated; properly made iced tea should be clear and rich, not cloudy. Overall, I didn't like that we couldn't enter the shop, and the drinks felt overpriced for the quality. The only things really holding this place together are the kind staff and its association with Childish Gambino. read more

Trendy Boba spot with a unique and expansive menu. The service is top notch and all the baristas are incredibly friendly. I couldn't decide which drink I wanted so I asked the cashier which was the best between the 3 that sounded best, and he recommended the Rose Hibiscus Milk Tea. It came out to about $9 after tip and tax. You can definitely taste the quality and it came out pretty quickly, but it was a very small serving so I'm torn whether it was worth it or not. Sitting space is a bit limited but what is available is definitely a cozy small working spot out on a patio with an incredible playlist. read more

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Man if yall don't stop playin wit gambino tf y'all on? this shit here is amazing!!! You can't get no boba in LA with a vibe like this. Do you see the mf'n architecture? The ambiance? Are y'all serious? 10/10 read more

Donald Glover's new spot is stylish and sleek, low key fun vibes. Because the ambiance is dark and almost like a lounge, this is a great alternative date spot if you don't want liqs. Not to mention cute photos can be had with the big @$$ statue inside. I popped in to try things out because I'm a huge Childish Gambino fan...I mean, who isn't!? We were met with a cool crowd and really nice staff. I had the Spiced Coffee Tonic which was interesting. I liked it but I think just a tad too much ice for such a small cup. I also had the special Pear Tonic of the day which was not as amazing as I had hoped. Their cute butterfly pea jellies were a fun touch though. Admittedly, I still need to try the big draw - the milk teas. Right now, I find the ambiance to be cool but something about the drinks is leaving me wanting me more. That being said though, I'll def be back to try more of the menu. This is America! read more

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Jelly man is exactly the type of aesthetic you would imagine for Donald Glover and Sunset Blvd. I loved the details that were put into the atmosphere, you can literally sit and relax for hours, people watch or just get some work done. Even though that space is small it's inviting and comfortable. I landed on the four seasons as per employees recommendation. It's an oolong tea with your choice of milk, I choose almond milk and added chia seeds. I enjoyed it but it wasn't a typical milk tea boba type of drink. But I wouldn't let that discourage you, they have interesting flavors and offer unique bevs. read more

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Y'know what this place is pretty good. The Thai limeade reminds me of the Vietnamese drink, nuoc chanh muoi (salted pickle lime with carbonated water). Delicious, refreshing, and def can taste the flavors of the plum. Matcha yuzu was also a hit. Not too sweet at all. This place is worth the try. I love that the teas I got weren't sweet at all, def light on the syrup. A bit hesitant to try the peanut butter jelly and other various new flavors but maybe one day. Ambience was very chill at around 6pm on a Sunday night. Seating is very tight. Service was excellent. The matcha yuzu didn't have a secured lid and it spilled but once we brought it to the server's attention she was so kind to replace the lid with a sipper style. read more

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Walking into the place, it was a very minimalistic and inviting atmosphere. Heard it was created by Childish Gambino! Price labels were indicated on the left side of the building. I felt that after purchasing my drink, the portion size seemed ample compared to the 7-8 dollar pricing pre tax. I feel that there are better boba establishments to go to, rather than this one. This is seems more a one-time experience, but given the value for its price, I was not as pleased. read more

Jellyman - Brown Sugar Boba Thai Boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My boyfriend recently moved to Silver Lake, and I happened to find a boba shop literally walking distance from his house. Though I got lucky to find a street parking right in front, it rarely happens in this neighborhood.   The ambiance was semi-dark, groovy, and hip, and I suppose it fits the 'Silver Lake' vibe. There are five or six small tables that are sort of separated from the ordering area. It is not an ideal place to get work done since it does get loud with people talking.   I awaited in line for about 10 minutes or so and got myself a Grape Jasmine. I asked for a sweetness adjustment but was told it was already made, so I couldn't adjust it. Another Yelper has mentioned they got the same drink with a specific sweetness level, so I was a bit confused, but the ice is adjustable.   How was my drink? It was nothing special. For a drink that costs more than $7, I expected it to be better than what I got. It was flavorless and definitely felt like it was watered down. It was not too sweet so that was great but like I mentioned, it was lacking so much flavor. I heard real grapes are used but it was not worth it. I can probably get something very similar at one of the boba shops I frequent near home in San Gabriel Valley for much cheaper even if they don't use real grapes.   I don't know. This place is probably a one-and-done type of place for me. I was excited to see a boba shop in Silver Lake, but it did not live up to its name. I will probably wait for Tastea to open, or just go to Erewhon for a smoothie.   The menu also needs more work. Instead of having us ask what is in each drink, I wish they had more detailed information on the menu, like a simple breakdown of each drink and its price, which could potentially save a lot of time when ordering and perhaps less people waiting in line. The line does move faster than it seems, so if you really want to give it a try, please do. But for me, I am not too sure if I will be a returning customer. read more

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Great service, trendy interior, and a pretty solid menu! When I heard that Donald Glover (aka Childish Gambino) came up with this boba shop AND opened it in Silverlake... I knew I needed to stop by ASAP! But so did the rest of Los Angeles... it was about a 40 minute wait to order and get our drinks. I ordered the Grape Jasmine, which seemed to be really popular among many people walking out of the store. The drink was on the sour side, but you can tell they use fresh grapes! The jasmine tea was really fragrant and 75% sweetness was perfect for me. Overall, a good drink, but I'd probably try a different one next time I visit. My boyfriend got the Jasmine Milk Tea and he said it was standard. Nothing special, but good quality! The texture of the boba was pretty great too. Nice chew to it. read more

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I love Donald Glover so I had to check "his" boba shop out. Unfortunately I think he should just stick to making music. The interior of this place was indeed beautiful and unique. Seating is very limited and youll be packed like sardines in the small seating space. Parking is tricky of course since its LA but I got lucky with street parking being right outside. It took a long time to order drinks. Each group took about 4 minutes. One of the reasons why it takes people so long is because theres no menu posted anywhere. You only see the menu once you get to the cashier. The cashier was super nice and friendly though. The drinks were honestly bad. I tried their jasmine milk tea and oolong milk tea ($7.50 each for a small cup lol). The tea tasted super watered down. The boba was hard and bland. So disappointing considering the steep price per drink. read more

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What we ordered: - Yuan yang with boba - black tea with oat milk Once we heard that Donald Glover opened a boba shop, we just had to try it out. The menu is not anything unique except the peanut butter jellyman drink, but the varying lights inside set a warm atmospheric mood that's way different than typical boba shops. The yuan yang is a Hong Kong style cold brew and milk tea. Coffee and tea flavor was present, but not strong enough for our likely. Boba was better than average, had a good balance of chewiness and firmness. Not the best black tea we have tried, it lacked a strong earthy taste. read more

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The ambiance is something that makes this place good to go to. It's very calm there. Ordering drinks there you feel you're on a spaceship. The peanut butter jelly man tastes just like a pb&j sandwich and I was jealous of my partner's drink haha. The rose hibiscus tea was good but a little too watered down for my taste. Definitely get the pb&j drink if you want to experience drinking a classic childhood meal! read more

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Love the vibes but drinks were okay. We got the brown sugar milk tea and the yuan yang. The brown sugar was too sweet for me and unfortunately you cannot change the sugar level. The yuan yang is like a Hong Kong coffee milk tea and I thought it was better than the brown sugar especially since it wasn't too sweet (I asked for 75% sugar). The total for these two drinks was about $15 so I don't think it was worth it for the price when you can get better milk teas else where and for a bigger size. However, it's for the Donald Glover experience :) read more

Jellyman - brown sugar milk and yuan yang - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The service was very quick little to no wait time but there is a reason for that, as an Asian this boba dare I say was a disgrace. I'm sure some people might like the taste but peanut butter and jelly boba was not very good at all and neither was the coffee. The ambiance is very pretty. Lots of windows for natural lighting and lots of seating. The aesthetic is there for sure I just wish the drinks were a little better read more

Jellyman - Peanut Butter & Jelly, Man + one of their coffee drinks - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First off, the service was great. The cashier was extremely helpful in helping us decide what to order. The interior also looks really cool and it's got those silver lake vibes. We tried four different drinks. Yuan Yang tasted the most like what it's named after, a Hong Kong style coffee milk tea (鴛鴦奶茶). The hangover cure, which was a bit sour and salty, wasn't that bad, but after a while, reminded me of smoked ham. Something might be wrong with my taste buds, haha. The brown sugar milk drink was way too sweet, and it tasted too much like condensed milk. The grass jelly and egg pudding was a bit off too. Finally, the pbj drink, it's not bad, but it's not good either. The peanut flavor wasn't as strong as I expected. My conclusion after trying all these drinks is that this isn't your typical boba joint. The menu seems experimental, striving to set itself apart from the typical boba shop offerings. Hopefully, they'll cook up something creative and delicious. Good luck! read more

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1. The drink actually tasted like peanut butter! 2. The spot has fun casual vibes with a large statue inside! 3. There are few indoor tables! 4. The staff were friendly and timely with my drink! 5. I only saw street parking available! Note: There is no customer restroom! Photo: Peanut Butter Jelly Man read more

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Torn between a 2 and a 3. As a boba purist and someone who lived in China for 5 years.... It is a difficult pill to swallow that boba could be $8.50 (more including tip) and boba isn't even factored into the price. You also aren't able to choose a size. The tapioca pearl itself was good, chewy and tasty. My go-to order at a boba spot is black milk tea, boba, 0% sweetness, and light ice. I do this because I want to know what their baseline tea & boba quality is. The tea was fine, nothing to write home about. Judging by the crowd and amount of people taking photos of the boba (myself included, for this review), you're going to Jellyman for the hype. It has a fun interior and the statue of the man inside is fun, very trendy. read more

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Saw this place on TikTok and a friend who was visiting wanted to check it out. Parking is definitely not the easiest but we found street parking in the neighborhood behind the building and walked over. We came on a Saturday around 3 pm and there were only a few people ahead of us in line. Ordering was quick but waiting for the drinks took kind of a long time. I know they were in their soft opening stage so it made sense. They have a decent sized menu and I ordered the strawberry barley milk with boba and subbed the milk for oat milk. After tax and tip, I paid $8.33 for my drink. They only have one size and if I had to guess, it was probably a 16 oz. cup. The drink was better than expected but I probably wouldn't come back since parking can be a hassle and there are more authentic boba shops closer to me. It's nice to have tried out though! read more

Jellyman - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My brother wanted to check out Jellyman since he's a big Donald Glover fan and so I went with him not expecting very much from the drinks. Somehow, the boba met below both of our expectations sadly. First off, I didn't realize how expensive and overpriced everything was. We got a total of 3 drinks and it came out to around $25. That's $8.33 per drink which is crazy and the only other boba places that are justifiable to charge that much is Odd One Out in Sawtelle or Chicha SanChen because their drinks are of actual quality teas and have won awards in Brussels. There is a decent selection of drinks at Jellyman but when I asked the cashier, he said the peanut butter jelly was the most popular and so that is what my brother got. I honestly couldn't take another sip after trying it because it was very weird how similar it was to an actual PB&J sandwich. I guess it's personal preference but I personally thought it was very weird to be drinking a PB&J, especially with boba and the taste threw me off. Again, no shame against the creativity of the drink but at the same time, it's crazy how the small cup costed almost $9. I went simple and got a jasmine milk tea which came out to around $7 and the cup wasn't even filled all the way to the top :( the quality and taste was terrible as if it was diluted milk with a hint of jasmine. It was so bad that I honestly prefer boba time, quickly, or tapioca express' teas over jellyman's. At least theirs is under or around $5. Overall, if you are a die hard Donald glover or Childish Gambino fan and want to support, by all means go ahead and give Jellyman a shot. Who knows, maybe you'll enjoy the PB&J drink. I have been to countless boba places all over California both in the Bay and LA/OC so I guess my review is a bit biased but I do understand that paying $8-9 for a drink that isn't justifiable is crazy and you're better off spending your money at any other boba spot and will prob get even better quality/tasting drinks for cheaper. read more

Jellyman - Peanut Butter and Jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Mm kind of sad this place only has 4ish stars. It has great vibes, a really nice and informative staff, and yeah I think the drinks are a bit pricey but 1. it's in silverlake and 2. I personally think the menu can hold its own against the SGV boba places. It's not THE BEST, and it doesn't compare to like chicha san chen, but I think 3 stars is a bit unfair. I've tried the peanut butter jelly drink, the yuan yang (which is kind of like a hong kong milk tea), and the yuzu matcha tonic (which personally I thought was a bit too much soda and not as much matcha/yuzu as I hoped it would). That said, the boba is pretty well done; not too tough or too soft, which is what places most boba cafes in the S, B, or A tier #IYKYK Will definitely be coming back! read more

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Cute place but woah the drink flavors were...interesting. And I love weird shit and flavor combos but this wasn't for me. We got The Hangover and The Peanut Butter Jellyman. The Hangover straight up tasted like sour bbq. The PB Jellyman tasted like Kare Kare (a Filipino dish that has peanut butter in it). It was ok, but I feel like it could've been better to suit a dessert style drink. Both of those almost tasted savory. My cousin was able to swap out the Hangover for a different drink which was nice. She got the Matcha Yuzu Tonic which was better. I will say the boba was a great texture, nice and chewy and sweet. Drinks are pricey for the size. The Jellyman was $8. Street parking is hard to come by. Drinks came out fast despite how busy it was and the staff was friendly. Small outdoor patio where you can sit and enjoy your drink. read more

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A new boba spot by Donald Glover (Childish Gambino) that opened in Silver Lake, still in soft opening. Before even coming here, I read the reviews and knew it might be a miss, but nonetheless, I gave it a try. When I arrived around 1pm on a Sunday, it wasn't crowded, and there was only a group of customers before me. Since the menu has no descriptions, I asked the cashier about a few drink names before deciding to try the Hangover Cure, which was described as a smokey plum drink. With no toppings, the drink came out to $7.67 after tax, and I got my drink in about 5 minutes. Someone else described it as having a smoked ham/bacon taste, and I wholeheartedly agree. It was drinkable and I finished since the cup was small, but would not recommend. Overall, the menu needs descriptions and prices, and it is definitely a pricey place that people come for the aesthetics and name. Maybe I just picked the wrong drink to try, but it was a signature item, and not what I was expecting from a drink. read more

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The aesthetics and interior is beautiful in here. As a huge Donald Glover fan, I was so excited to visit. It's a visually pleasing space and I would come back to hang out. When it comes to the boba, it's nothing like the quality in the SGV but it's decent for the first boba shop in Silverlake (fact check me if there's been a boba shop in Silverlake). I got a Jasmine Green Milk Tea with boba as it's my go-to and a reliable drink to try to compare different tea spots. The tea itself was okay, a bit watered down than I liked but I wasn't mad at it. I'm pretty particular with the actual boba so I was a bit disappointed at the quality of the boba. It was a bit chewy. My friend got the Rose Hibiscus Latte and she enjoyed it. Will I be back? Yes, because the boba spots outside of SGV, Ktown, and Sawtelle are slim. Does it meet the top 10 boba list? No but the vibes are definitely there. read more

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I got the roasted oolong milk tea with boba and that was a disappointment. The plastic seal on the cup wasn't fully sealed so the tea spilled out as I tried to shake the drink. The tea was very watered down and overpowered by the sweetener. The boba was bland. When I was ordering, the workers were very inefficient. There's only one person taking the orders AND handing drinks out. This leads to a bunch of drinks just sitting at the window. Additionally, the only menu is at the front counter. All the customers didn't know what they want and had to ask the workers what each drink were. Most of the drinks were obscurely named and there were no descriptions. This led to a lot of people taking a long time to order. All in all, the quality of the drinks and inefficiency would not earn a second chance from me. read more

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Jellyman is more of an artsy meeting space than a boba store. It's a really small store, so easy to miss. There are a handful of seats in the front for customers to sit, so a nice catch-up place. The menu had a nice range of milk tea, fruity, matcha, and tea-based drinks. It would have been more helpful if the menu included some more descriptions of what the drinks were. The cashier was really nice and patient in explaining the options and which ones were popular, but the line got really long as he was explaining. We got 3 drinks: roasted oolong milk tea, matcha tonic, and persimmon-orange-grenadine. We were very disappointed by how watered down all the drinks were. The oolong didn't have tea any tea flavor, it really was flavored water. If you're looking for a quality boba tea drink, save your money and drive to the SGV for better options. read more

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Apparently this place is Donald Glover's boba shop, according to a TikTok I saw so I wanted to check it out. It's in Silverlake, and it definitely had such a cool vibe. Very aesthetic, three tables to sit at with friends, and the cutest packaging ever. A+ for the design. We went during their soft opening on a Friday afternoon, and it wasn't too busy yet. The person taking our order was extremely kind and knowledgeable! Really appreciated her and her recommendations. As for the drinks -- I will be truthful and say they were pricey for boba that didn't really stand out too much for me. I got the brown sugar tea, which I was able to get with oat milk--which is great! I appreciate that. It was overall a good drink, and I think the boba was sweet and perfectly chewy. My partner for the peanut butter and jelly drink, which did indeed taste like peanut butter and jelly. It was delicious. Cool place, and I'd probably be back. read more

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I wanted to like Jellyman more but it really is average at best. The location itself is beautiful, I love the decor and the fact that the seating isn't directly inside but still is covered. There is not much seating at all maybe 5 tables. The worker was really nice and helped give recommendations. We opted for a matcha and a plain black tea. The matcha was just okay, nothing to write home about, one that you would drink but not get again. The black tea however was not good at all. We got unsweetened tea and you could taste the tea was over steeped and just overall not pleasant. I don't plan to come back but I am glad I experienced it. read more

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My boyfriend is a huge fan of Donald Glover so of course, visiting this location is a must for us. We had put visiting this shop off because we know that Silverlake parking is horrible. We were lucky to find a parking meter in front of the store because it was a random weekday at noon time. I remember seeing mixed reviews on TikTok so I had low expectations. To my surprise, I enjoyed my drink and drank it within 10 minutes. I got the Peanut Butter and Jelly. I will get it again. The cashier was very friendly and welcoming. The inside of the boba shop was very futuristic. You can tell there was a lot of thought put into this. read more

Ambience is amazing! The music and decor is very zen and calming. We were treated by Kind, who was the sweetest manager ever :). So happy to receive such stellar service and if we didn't live out of state would visit allllll the time! Make a location in AZ we love the JellyMan team read more

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