This place is a hidden gem (literally!). Even when using navigation it's not as obvious. But when you get there it's such a petite cute meet up. Their menu looked so it. It was hard to choose what to drink. I would definitely get their advice around sweetness. Usually I get 50% or less but their tea is strong. After I drank mine I ended up asking them if they could add more sweetener. They were really sweet about it (no pun intended). Please note that it's a small but quaint spot. They also only serve drinks. read more

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Stopped by for some drinks on a hot summer day and the entryway to the parking lot is a narrow one-way to the back of the shop. We actually missed the turn to the parking lot the first time but made it back around since we were still determined to get some drinks. We ordered the strawberry mango tango tea with black boba and Saigon coffee. Both drinks were really good. The strawberry mango tango tea was really refreshing and the boba was soft and chewy. The Saigon coffee was tasty and the perfect amount of strong. The staff were friendly and we got our drinks pretty quickly. They forgot to add boba into my strawberry tea the first time but caught it before handing it over to me to add it. I didn't mind since it was a quick fix. The business is in a bit of an older building that feels like a small home that was converted into a business. Ideal for popping in to grab a quick drink and go if you're in the area. read more

Koalatea Boba - Strawberry mango tango tea with boba and Saigon Coffee - Bubble Tea Near Me - Elk Grove, California

This is the best place for boba tea! The boba is always so fresh and the milk teas are brewed strong so they have so much flavor! (My favorite is their Thai Twister!) The interior is cute and cozy and the workers are always friendly and rarely get an order wrong (like forgetting a topping) but if they do, you can let them know and they'll make it right! I've been going here for years--my family and I have tried boba places all over Sacramento. We enjoy every boba place we go to, but among them all, Koalatea to me is the one that stands a step above the rest! read more

We love coming here for boba. We say boba and the kiddos know exactly where we're going. KOALA! cant go wrong with the Thai twister if you want a simple refreshing drink(add the boba!). I tend to stick to the froyo freeze with boba and lychee for a more fruity taste . Literally get a piece of every layer in each sip. Not like other places where the boba gets stuck in the straw. . The service is always super fast and it being a smaller place it always feels cozy in there. read more

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Came in Koalatea for the first time, after passing by on numerous occasions. As we arrived we made our way to the back hoping to find parking, and ended up finding their small parking lot in the back. My girlfriend and I looked over the menu and I inquired about the different between the Brown Sugar Latte and the Okinawa Milk Tea. As those were the 2 that I was interested in, to which she noted the Latte coffee based and the other black tea based. And just FYI for the reason I asked, is because I'd had an Okinama milk tea drink at another location, but it was more of a dessert type of milk tea, with a whipped cream topping and oreo. So I wasn't sure if it was that type of drink, and or similar with other locations just adding a fancy spin on theor version. Ordered: Okinawa Milk Tea with Boba Coco puff with crushed Oreos Strawberry Mango Tango with Rainbow Jelly The young lady at the register informed us that they were out of black Boba and it would be anout an hr before they had more ready. But she also mentioned that there was enough for 1 drink but not enough for a standard, so she'd not charge us for the half amount.. which I thought was really nice of her. Overall: Great brown sugar milk tea, aka the Okinama Milk tea. I really enjoyed it and it was really nice for that staff member. To have offered the remaining Boba they had and to not charge us since it wasn't a full order. The other two drinks my girlfriend and son said they enjoyed as well. Would definitely come back for another drink or two when in the area, and looking for a Boba fix! read more

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High quality and variety of boba drinks. Fast and friendly service. Highly recommend trying any of their drinks. Great experience overall. Looking forward to visiting again. Very clean and well maintained shop. read more

We ended up going to Koala tea on December 19th. The shop was not busy when we arrived which was around 4:30 p.m. . Also that day it was raining which probably deterred a lot of folks from being out and about. We did see a lot of mobile orders being created while we were there so that was cool. The shop itself is super cute and quaint. It looks like it's a converted house. So it definitely felt homey when you were there. The person behind the counter was very sweet. They greeted us promptly when we arrived and asked us if we had any questions about the menu. We asked generally what were their most popular items and they directed us towards the menu on the right side of the shop My friend decided to just get a fresh fruit tea that was passion fruit and I decided to try the Oolong black tea with milk and boba. For both of us the flavors were definitely there when it came to the fruit, and the boba, but we did not get a lot of the tea flavor. For myself and my friend we definitely like to taste the teas used for our drinks. That was the one main thing that was a call out for both of us. Overall I definitely would check it out again because maybe it was just they were rushing as there were a lot of mobile orders coming in. read more

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I love boba drinks. I took some to go and it was still delish the next day. The pearl is soft and delish that's how I like it. The place is nice and cute. The ladies were helpful and let us know what will be best to take home to drink it the next day. Do I recommend it? Yes! read more

Koalatea Boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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Over the weekend my hubby and I were looking for a great boba shop and passed by this one! He ordered the Okinawa Milk Tea with Grass Jelly and I ordered the Coconut Delight blended with Oreo Crumbs and Black Sugar Boba. My hubby loved his drink and I thought the coconut with Oreo was a fantastic combo! Glad a staff member recommended it blended! This charming boba shop located in Elk Grove opened in 2020, they specialize in high quality teas and have a special online secret menu as well! Staff are friendly, cute shop and decor! We'll be back to try more! SYOY! :D read more

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I stopped in to Koalatea Boba with a friend for a quick drink. I had never been here before and it's definitely a little hidden. There's a one way entrance to their parking lot from Elk Grove Florin or you can go down the alley on the other side of the restaurant. Their parking lot is cramped, and I happened to stop in at a busy time where the lot was full and everyone was trying to leave at the same time. It was a little stressful. The actual restaurant is very cute and they have a good variety of drink options. I opted for a coconut Vietnamese coffee and it was very good. I'd definitely consider stopping in again when I'm in the area. read more

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The staff were friendly and the service was great! Drink was delicious! Nice place to chill after a long drive too. read more

Koalatea Boba - Avocado Dream - Bubble Tea Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Koalatea looks like a small house that was converted into a boba shop. Sadly, I was not impressed by their drinks. I got the Okinawa milk tea and my husband got the jasmine milk tea. The milk teas did not have a strong tea flavor. It felt like I was mostly drinking milk with a hint of tea. The boba didn't seem fresh either. At least half of the bobas in our drinks were hard and unappetizing. Maybe we got an old batch of boba. For $6-7 per drink, I would go elsewhere. read more

The place is great. People who work here are friendly. Always service with a smile. They always have yummy boba with non-dairy options. Locals love this place!! Best place to go especially during the hot summer season!! read more

Koalatea Boba - Local Favorite!!! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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Friendly service. Nice open seating in front and back outdoor areas. Lots of refreshing drinks to custom something for everyone. Cute Koala label. I ordered the froyo freeze. Delicious and beautiful presentation layered fruits dessert and drink in one. Give the a try. read more

SO good as always. The people working are always nice and the drinks come out fast even when they are busy. There is some seating inside but it looks like most people order to go. Their Thai tea is a must try, I haven't had one better than theirs in recent memory!! read more

One of my absolute favorite boba shops in Elk Grove. I didn't like mango smoothies til I tried theirs! It tastes just like a hi-chew. Also their matcha is so so good my second go to. The parking is a little hard to find but once you know the way to the back gravel lot you'll never forget. Service is always fast and nice. The interior design is also so so cute! KoalaTea is DEF quality! read more

Koalatea Boba - Mango Smoothie - Bubble Tea Near Me - Elk Grove, California

I really liked this place. The interior was cute, but the parking could use work. The cashier was friendly, and answered all my questions I had. The drinks in my opinion were very mediocre . I got the thai twister, and taro delight with boba. The thai twister was okay as it tasted like the instant thai tea powder you can purchase at the asian store, and all i really tasted was milk, and a hint of tea. The taro delight tasted very watered down. Im not too sure on why the boba texture was better in the thai tornado versus the taro delight( tasted undercooked). Overall, it's a cute nice quiet place. read more

Best thai tea I've ever had in the Sacramento area. The boba was also SO GOOD. I'm sad about this because now I have an addiction !!! I'm excited to try there other drinks now read more

Koalatea Boba - Thai Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Elk Grove, California

I love this hidden gem. The only bad thing is that they do run out of brown sugar boba somewhat often, and the wait time can be long for more if you choose to wait. read more

Koalatea Boba - Thai Matcha - Bubble Tea Near Me - Elk Grove, California

My absolute favorite boba shop to go to. Their boba always tastes so good and their drinks are so refreshing and addictive. My favorite drink is the hibiscus breeze, but unfortunately they are discontinuing it. It may come back as a seasonal flavor but for now they have the drink until supplies lasts. I love their coffee too! Their Vietnamese coffee always energizes me throughout the day. The workers are always super friendly and accommodating, and when it's busy they're always apologetic about the wait. It's a great place to just chill and hang out, but it does get busy and loud when school gets out. I cannot recommend this place enough, I actually want them to cater to my wedding! read more

amazing service super soft boba gave 5 bucks girl there took our order and made it nicely ask for Rajko she gives lots or boba and very nice very hidden though but 5 stars read more

I've been wanting to try this place as I continue my boba crawl. Off of EG-Florin, parking is only in the back. Which is okay because they have 8-10 parking spots. Inside is cute and comfy. A few table and chairs and a nice comfy couch to sit and talk for a bit. Which we did. Staff was nice enough to answer my questions. Their drinks had milk options and topping options. I ordered Pina-colada smoothie with coconut milk and bursting strawberry boba. Delicious! As it gets warmer, I'll definitely return. read more

This bo!- spot is so cute. I've lived in Elk Grove my whole life and I haven't come here yet. I've had such an amazing time. Jazzy and Fernando help me today and it's so inviting in here and they have really good Wi-Fi and they drinks are super yummy. I really like the way that the boba shop is set up. It's not too much. It's not too little. It feels like it's just enough and I also feel like you're at home. I got the strawberry fresh milk with ube (CHEFS KISS) it was unbelievably delicious . I've had ube boba drinks elsewhere and Ive never tasted anything like this ube it tastes like mangonlia ube ice cream and reminds me of back home (I'm filipino) read more

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It's a small boba shop across from the Elk Grove Library. When entering, make sure to drive slowly and pull in from the front. (it's easy to miss the turn) If you do miss it, since it's a short one-way street, you can enter through the salon next door, or you can circle around the block on Southside Ave and make a right onto Melrose Ave. That will take you to the back of the plaza where the parking lot is located. Customer service is excellent here. They're super sweet and friendly. If you ever feel flustered with drink decisions, they're always there to ask for help and to offer what's best for you. I personally prefer their fruit drinks over the milk ones. In my opinion, the fruit drinks are definitely the standout here. And since matcha is a hot trend right now, I'll definitely be coming back to give those a try. read more

The location was a little tough to get to. There is limited street parking and after driving around the block twice, figured out on my own that there is limited parking in the back of the location. The shop itself is nice. It's an old bungalow turned into a quaint boba shop. Workers were very nice and knowledgeable with their menu, but unfortunately, the drinks are absolutely too sweet... even for my kids. read more

nice little boba spot. Everything was great from service to drinks. There were so many drinks my friend and I wanted to try.

I've been coming here for a long time and I've never been disappointed. The staff/owner are very kind, I'm pregnant and accidentally ordered a coffee, they offered to remake me a new drink which was very sweet and kind of them! Also the inside is very cute and I love how they decorate inside, it's very relaxing in there. read more

Koalatea Boba - Thai Twister - Bubble Tea Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Cute spot tucked away on Elk Grove Florin, came during a visit last year (Jan 2023) on a rainy afternoon and essentially had the place to myself! Great service - drink was good, place is cutesy- perfect for high school kids hanging out I'm sure. Very instagrammable. Music was a bit too loud playing overhead. I got the KoalaTea and the drink didn't quiteeee hit the spot for me, but it was good. Would come back someday and try something else! read more

really peaceful and nice store. service was nice as well. i ordered the thai tea with boba but it was really bland. the drink didn't have a good thai tea flavor and just tasted really watered down. boba was hard and tasted old as well. read more

Niles and Ian help me pick a drink. There's a lot of good flavors here. I especially liked the Okinawa Milk Tea since it's after 11am right now so coffee coffee isn't happening. But I'm overjoyed to find the owner is Vietnamese and the tiny sample I had of their Saigon coffee boba tasted strong and wonderful. read more

I love the boba here! So fresh and so quick to get my drinks, never any problems. Always the go to spot back at home!!

My coworkers and I have made it a habit to walk here once a week on our breaks and it has become something I look forward to! I like to explore the menu and try new things but so far my all time favorite is the Thai twister. If I am craving something fruity and refreshing I prefer a peach black tea. We've never had a bad experience and the taste of the drinks is consistently delicious. read more

Koalatea Boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Came in the other day to get something nice and refreshing! The drinks were good and the boba was just okay. The service was great and the people working there really friendly. Nice place to hang out and talk with friends. Not a lot of parking spaces but super cute boba place read more

Koalatea Boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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WHY WE WENT HERE: - refreshing drinks for the hot day THE LOOK (FROM THE OUTSIDE): - located off Elk Grove Florin Rd and Elk Grove Blvd - honestly we had a lot of difficulty trying to locate this and circled the block a couple of times before realizing it looks like a former house or preschool turned into a boba shop - parking is in the rear and ingress/egress is confusing THE LOOK (FROM THE INSIDE): - super cute! love the interior decor; farmhouse vibes mixed with boba shop THE MENU: - can self order through an iPad by the window or go directly to the cashier - fruit teas - smoothies - milk teas - adjustments (sweetness level, ice level) - toppings (regular, premium) - house specialties WHAT WE ORDERED: - 5. Strawberry Ube Fresh Milk - 12. The Hulk with boba THE TASTE: - 5. Strawberry Ube Fresh Milk - honestly tasted like strawberry Nesquik; the ube wasn't detected taste wise (saw that halaya is on the cup edges prior to the drink being poured in) - 12. The Hulk with boba - very matcha heavy; boba was fresh and chewy CUSTOMER SERVICE: - cheerful - fast service read more

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Got the black sugar boba latte! The boba itself was super fresh and warm, making the texture perfectly squishy and a sensation to eat. The drink tasted very good overall, although it was a bit too milky for my taste. They serve it in these ADORABLE Koala cups, so I had no complaints!! The inside has such a cute, warm vibe with lots of seating, including a very cozy couch which I occupied with my friend for over an hour. The overall feel of the place was very inviting, I didn't want to leave. The staff were very friendly and helpful with navigating the menu. They played a bunch of throwbacks which really added the to the experience. 10/10 recommend!! read more

Koalatea Boba - Black Sugar Boba Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Coffees are great, yummy. Good size for the price. Will go back for coffee only, other drinks not so good. read more

Super cute and punny boba tea shop in Elk Grove! It was a little hard to find but glad I did! They have unique drinks and smoothies that are delicious. I ordered for me and my family and got to try an Oreo smoothie, mango smoothie, fruit tea, Thai tea twister, and their signature koalatea (Thai tea with matcha). My favorites were the Thai tea twister and fruit tea! The drinks have adjustable sweetness levels like most boba shops and I personally like mine a little less sweet. Sometimes at places I feel like it's just too sweet no matter how much I adjust but I thought 75% here was good and they really do let the tea speak for itself! Service was also pretty fast and friendly. read more

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The drink was great but the location is terrible. If they were in a better space and a bit closer then I'd be a frequent visitor for sure. The parking lot in the back is very small and usually full because of the employee's cars too. The service was nice and fast. You can do self order or pay cash with the employees. They had a large menu with a variety of teas and non teas which was great. I ordered the strawberry mango tea lemonade. It was nicely sweetened and had a nice balance of lemonade. Didn't taste much tea which was fine by me. The fruit bits gave nice texture as well. read more

Koalatea Boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Elk Grove, California

nice spot hole in the wall easy to drive past it ...the thai tea was delicious brown sugar latte tea was phenomenal definitely coming back and the girl behind the counter was cute... read more

Koalatea Boba - mmmm goodness - Bubble Tea Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Came here with a friend for an afternoon refresher and to hide from the intense Sacramento sun. We came out of Koalatea thirst quenched, and ready to take on the rest of the evening. :) Located in what looks like a residential house or day-care center (we actually got lost and drove around a couple times before finding it), Koalatea is actually located right on Elk Grove Blvd (behind the dentist office). Inside is cute with koala everything! The drop ceilings made me feel a little claustrophobic though. We ordered the #12 (Hulk) and #5 (Ube Strawberry). I enjoyed the Hulk drink A LOT. I enjoyed how much ube halaya was at the bottom of the cup, and the boba was perfectly QQ. My friend said her ube strawberry tasted like Nesquik lol I would definitely come again to try their other signature drinks (and tbh, maybe even get the Hulk again!) read more

Koalatea Boba - 12 (Hulk) y 5 (ube strawberry) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Elk Grove, California