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    Jungle Tea

    4.7 (201 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Jenny V.

    Jungle Tea is a true hidden gem for anyone who loves bold, refreshing drinks. Their menu bursts with creativity and the drinks taste just as good as they look. I tried a creamy iced coffee that was perfectly balanced--rich and smooth without being too sweet--and a strawberry milk tea layered with real fruit and chewy boba that was pure dessert in a cup. The shop itself is bright and inviting, with a fun tropical theme that makes you want to stay and hang out. The drinks are beautifully presented (hello, swirl of fresh fruit!) and you can tell they use quality ingredients. Staff were friendly and quick, making the whole experience even better. Whether you're craving a classic milk tea, a fruity specialty, or a pick-me-up coffee, Jungle Tea delivers. Highly recommend treating yourself to this flavorful oasis--you'll leave refreshed and already planning your next visit!

    Menu as of July
    Isaiah A.

    Always down to try a new boba spot, and I stumbled upon Jungle Tea while doing some research, glad I did. As soon as we walked in, we were warmly greeted by the staff, including the manager, Tony. I've been greeted before at plenty of boba shops, but this felt different. It wasn't just a quick hello; it felt like he genuinely wanted us there to experience what they've created, not just place an order and go. We were offered samples of their new Vietnamese coffee. We tried ube, egg, and banana. All were surprisingly good, and coming from someone who doesn't usually drink coffee, that says a lot. I ended up ordering the Crème Brûlée Purple Tiger (Ube Taro), and despite how sweet it might sound, it was perfectly balanced. Not overly sweet, just right. Honestly, the customer service alone deserves 4 stars, the drink pushed it to 5. Whenever I'm in the area, this will definitely be the first boba spot that comes to mind.

    vanessa c.

    My partner and I wanted to try a new spot and stumbled upon Jungle area which turned out to be a great choice! Upon entering we were greeted by Tony who was super helpful and excited to share some of their new Vietnamese coffee drinks! I decided to get the banana cream but the egg and ube were also tasty choices! My partner went with the purple tiger Creme brûlée which was brown sugar milk tea with boba and Creme brûlée topping, soo good Customer service alone was amazing and the quality of the drinks followed right behind it, will definitely be coming back!

    So clean and cute!!!
    Fiona N.

    Super cute tea shop I happen to stumbled upon while I was in the mall for a dentist appointment. The service was great, the gal was patient with my indecisiveness. I order the Logan drink...so delicious! The place is nice and clean, great to hang out but problem is that there's no restroom for customers. I'll come back for sure!

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    Kimberly E.

    Ok the place is cute and clean staff is nice . Plenty of seating. Menu very small nothing stands out. Plenty of parking. Tea was fine boba ok. Nothing special.

    Cute decoration
    Bridget B.

    WOW this is some of the best boba i've had in SD! This is definitely a gem in the camino ruiz shopping center, so don't miss out, you may drive right past it! The shop itself is adorable and definitely abides by the "jungle" theme. The menu has all the favorites and the classics. I went with the wintermelon milk tea with boba and was not disappointed. Definitely the best wintermelon milk i've had in SD and the boba was cooked to perfection. Would definitely return!

    Katherine K.

    I'm really sad I didn't like this place after reading the reviews. It's such a cute, little boba spot and I really wanted to love it. Unfortunately, it missed the mark in nearly every way. My guy got the Avocado Smoothie, which I didn't like at all and he said it was barely passable. I got their Taro Smoothie, which had zero taro flavor and was way way too sweet. I felt like I was just drinking straight sugar. The only thing I genuinely liked was the dragonfruit popping boba. I would rather have a bowl of that than try another actual drink from here.

    Banana cream coffee
    Ashley K.

    The customer service here is incredible! The two ladies working here (I didn't get their names) were so friendly and helpful. They offered samples of their cold foam coffees, which all of them were delicious. I ended up ordering the banana cream coffee with crystal boba. It had a great blend of sweetness and banana flavor. I will definitely be back to try the other drinks.

    Crème Brûlée Purple Tiger
    Sammie L.

    Crème Brûlée Purple Tiger is pretty good!Surprisingly not as sweet as I thought it'd be given that it's a crème brûlée drink. The ube and taro worked really nicely together! Staff were super sweet. Drinks took a little bit longer than the average time, but it was worth the wait! You can tell there was care put into the drink. Minus one star because it unfortunately didn't not have WiFi, so not the best to study or work :( It's still a cute little grab n go shop!

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    Javier B.

    Tea shop Jungle theme Milk tea Boba Smoothies Quaint inside seating Friendly fast service North county Parking available Amex accepted

    Taro boba
    Amanda C.

    Jungle Tea in Mira Mesa is a little boba shop with a playful, tropical palm tree theme. I ordered the taro boba and was pleasantly surprised by how smooth and well-balanced the flavor was. They have a good selection of drinks that go beyond just the classics, with some unique flavors and toppings you don't always find. One sip of that taro boba and I was sold. If you're in the Mira Mesa area and craving a fun, quick boba experience, Jungle Tea should be on your list. I'll definitely be back to try more of the fun flavors.

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    Kylie P.

    Enjoyed trying this boba spot in Mira Mesa! I was in the area and spotted its great reviews on Yelp so figured I'd stop by. It's located in a small shopping center with easy parking, very inconspicuous. The inside is very cute though and seasonally decorated. I had no idea what to order but the gal working the cashier was happy to provide a few recommendations. I ended up going with the Red Tiger at her recommendation, which was some sort of strawberry drink with a crème brûlée topping. They were unfortunately out of boba when I was there so I went with the strawberry jelly topping which had a nice texture and good flavor. One small downside is that the menu doesn't list what's in the drink, which would be helpful for some of their more speciality items. However the staff is helpful and was happy to elaborate. I would definitely return to try some of their other drinks. They had "bursting dragonfruit boba" on the menu too which sounded super interesting - Next time!

    Dragon fruit tea

    Finally, I got to try this place. Nice place to chill and have a drink. I tried their dragon fruit tea with aloe Vera. It's done just right. Very tasty. I would come back and try their other drinks on menu. Would recommend

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    Mostra Coffee

    4.4
    (1.2k reviews)
    5.5 mi
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    Came here after lunch. I was craving something warm and comforting. And I needed a bit of caffeine!…read moreI ordered my favorite, the Bibingka Creme Brulee latte... heavenly. While I waited for my order, I went next-door to See's candy. I was craving fudge. I returned about 2 to 3 minutes after my order and my order was ready. The service was great... It was fast and the lady was really friendly. Inside it's very dark & moody vibes, still good natural light where you can work and study from. I just wish they brought back the Turon crème brûlée latte.

    Went here on a Friday morning at 10am. Out of 7 drinks I wanted to try, they were out of all but…read moreone of the drinks. The overall experience (staff, variety/availability, drink quality) was incredibly disappointing because I hear great things about this place. There were quite a bit of people in there, so I'm sure it's great at times. Settling for the Vietnamese Iced Coffee as 1 of our 2 drinks, sadly it was mostly ice. The drink was done in a few sips. It felt like the cup was filled with ice and then put the coffee in. Don't get me wrong, the drink was good and the coffee was strong. The other drink was the Creme Brulee Latte. If you like the sugar un-bruleed, this is the drink for you. I saw the top was torched for a few seconds, but the drink was still in the tiny sugar crystals. The coffee part is also nice and strong, though the drink is not as sweet as it sounds. Overall, lack-luster and expensive for the $7.60 - Large.

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    This place is complete and utterly UBE HEAVEN!! The place was small, but charming; the feel and…read moreaesthetic was welcoming. The staff also greeted us once we stepped inside. They don't have a lot of seating inside the cafe, but there are lots of tables and chairs outside at the plaza area. We were incredibly happy and super impressed with every single thing we got--from the drinks, to the desserts, to the famous halo-halo. Everything was delicious and perfectly balanced in flavor; none of them were overly sweet or bland. Here's everything we tried: ORIGINAL HALO-HALO: 9/10 This one was the more traditional version, having the brown sugar milk base with ube ice cream on top. It was really good, a little more on the sweet side. But I just loved and preferred the upside down version more. UPSIDE DOWN HALO-HALO: 10/10 This one had the ube base with vanilla ice cream on top. I loved this one so much more than the original. I really liked how the ube flavor stood out. I just think this one was more balanced compared to the original. UBE MATCH LATTE: 9.5/10 I love that the ube flavor was prominent enough here that you can really taste it with the matcha. None of the two overpowered the other--it was the perfect balance. It wasn't too sweet either. I also appreciate that they did not charge an additional fee for any of their milk substitutes. UBE BUTTER BAR: 9/10 This dessert tastes *so much* like the ube halaya we have and LOVE in the Philippines. Ultimate *chef's kiss*! UBE CRACK CHEESECAKE: 9.5/10 Creamy and luscious with a really good amount of ube flavor! Would gladly have another piece of this dessert, or five. UBE LECHE FLAN CUPCAKE: 7/10 I had high hopes for this one, but the leche flan on top was not as soft and bouncy as a leche flan should be. I found it a bit dry, like it was sitting out for way too long. The cupcake was okay--good ube flavor, but a bit dense and dry too. MILO CUPCAKE: 9.5/10 This one was really good--the cupcake was moist and fluffy with a great amount of chocolate flavor. I think the Milo was only in the icing, but I only got a slight hint of it there. Still very very tasty though! Overall, this was by far the best and most Filipino-tasting ube I've ever had here in the US--and we've had a lot of ube here. Will definitely be back!

    I visited Cafe 86 again after many years. I had previously been to their Irvine location, so I was…read morea little surprised by how much things have changed. I ordered the Halo-Halo, but personally, I don't think it's very close to the traditional version. For me, Halo-Halo should include beans and a variety of classic Filipino ingredients, not be blended like a smoothie. There's another place in Mira Mesa that serves a Halo-Halo I enjoy much more (although they're closed every Monday). The menu mentioned jackfruit, but I couldn't really find any in my dessert. To me, this tasted more like a brown sugar smoothie than an authentic Halo-Halo. That said, the staff were very friendly and welcoming, which made the visit enjoyable. The shop itself is small and fairly simple, without anything particularly memorable in terms of the atmosphere. They do have a nice selection of ube-flavored pastries that looked beautiful and very tempting. I may come back to try those next time.

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    Ready for something refreshing on a hot, summer day!
    Ready for something refreshing on a hot, summer day!
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    The Alley Mira Mesa

    3.9
    (87 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    We just had dinner at the new Korean restaurant in the same complex and wanted some boba. Since I…read morehaven't tried this place. We stopped by to order and I tried one of their best sellers, the Brown Sugar Boba Crème Brûlée Milk with half sugar. My husband loves ube and taro so he tried the Ube Taro Smoothie with regular sugar. We both liked the drinks a lot since we finished everything in one sitting. Will definitely be back.

    This one kinda hurts to say but this place really fell off. I used to like it, but after this visit…read moreI think I'm done coming here, especially with how many better boba spots are around Mira Mesa. I stopped by because it's super close to the freeway and I just wanted a quick drink before heading back south. Sunday around 4:30 the music was good, the place was clean, and the workers were friendly. There's a lot of seating inside and outside, plus board games if you want to hang out or study. Ordering was easy with the kiosk too. I got a jasmine milk tea with boba and asked for less sugar and less ice. The drink came out pretty fast and the cup design was actually cute and different from what I remember. I didn't try it until I was already back on the freeway and the first sip was honestly confusing. The jasmine flavor was super faint and watered down, but then it tasted sour. Like really sour. Not in a tea way, more like something went bad. It genuinely tasted off. I couldn't even finish it. I took maybe three sips and threw the whole thing away, which sucked because I was already driving and couldn't go back. That's the main issue. With how many boba places are in Mira Mesa, you can't be serving drinks like that. If it was just bland that's one thing, but tasting sour like that feels like a bigger problem. It honestly made me question the quality. I'd skip this spot for now. There are way better and more consistent options nearby.

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    Karak House is always clean, welcoming, and has a relaxed atmosphere that's perfect whether you're…read moremeeting with clients, studying for school, or just enjoying a quiet coffee break. There's almost always a good mix of people working inside or out on the patio, giving the space a productive but comfortable energy without feeling overcrowded. The staff is consistently friendly, welcoming, and efficient, and the drinks are reasonably priced for the quality you receive. My go-to is the Iced Vanilla Latte, which is always smooth, well-balanced, and never overly sweet. I've also tried several other drinks over the years, and everything has been consistently well-crafted. So if you're looking for a coffee shop with quality drinks, a great atmosphere, and a place where you can actually settle in and get some work done, this is the café for you!

    I didn't know this place existed until I stopped by the area for dinner but due to how many people…read moreI saw inside I wanted to see what the excitement was for so I swung by here afterwards for dessert. Due to how late it was (around 10pm when I came) I didn't want any drinks/anything caffeinated but the milk cakes did catch my eye. Unfortunately the ras malai was out but I went with the gullible as jamun which I've never had. I was expecting it to be ridiculously sweet based off it looking like a tres leches but I was pleasantly surprised at how balanced the sugar was with the spices. Hopefully if I come back I'll get to try their coffee/other milk cakes!

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    Ras Malai Milk Cake
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    Oreo Cheesecake
    Biscoff latte and butter croissant

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    Easy Does It

    4.4
    (320 reviews)
    6.6 mi
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    This is such a cool spot…read more I love a good coffee shop, even more so when they have more than just coffee. Easy does it has simple but delicious beverage options including coffee, matcha, hojicha, pastries and open face bagels. All delicious. But in addition to that, they also sell plenty of packaged goods like a copious amount of high quality take home coffee beans from some really amazing roasters, matcha and hojicha powder, snacks (like shiso sour cream popcorn), spreads, and tin fish. The shop itself is huge with plenty of seating and tables, making this a great coffee date spot or remote work location. Their branding is really cute and unique which adds to the overall vibe. We even experienced a cool pop up on the weekend when we first went! The service is also really great. Everyone is kind and helpful and the wait it never too long.

    A spacious, study cafe with plenty of seating and some wall outlets. Came on a Friday morning, and…read moreit's generally pretty quiet because everyone is on their laptops working on something. A lot of solo workers! I visited with a friend just to chat, and while there's music playing in the background, I'm sure people could hear us chat lol. The seating in the back of the store opens at 10am BTW; when I got here at 10am, 99% of the seating in the main room was full. I ordered the Matcha Earl Grey ($6.50), and it was OK. I got it half sweetened (the earl grey was just part of the sweetener) and less ice. I could taste the lingering matcha, but not the earl grey. Overall it was a bit watery. The workers are kind, and the cafe itself is very clean. Lowkey kind of dark with lots of window light. Free wifi with password info next to the cashier. I'd come again to work, seems like you can stay here a long time unlike other cafes. I wouldn't suggest coming here to catch up with a friend---unless you're quiet. :)

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    Matcha Cloud
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    Matcha Cloud & Hojicha Cloud
    Matcha latte

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    Matcha latte

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