I was looking for something to quench my thirst early in the morning, and after searching Yelp, I…read morefound Happytime Tea. I was pleasantly surprised to see they opened at 8 AM, especially since most boba spots don't open until around 11. This place really seems like a one-stop shop. Not only do they have delicious teas, but they also sell lottery tickets, have a karaoke setup, and even double as an event space. If I were local, I'd definitely keep this place in mind if I had something going on. I went with the pineapple green tea, and it was exactly what I was looking for. Sweet, refreshing, and perfect for the morning. It even came with the cutest little topper that said, "Believe in yourself," which was such a nice touch. I'd definitely come back again. Wishing this business much success!

Had some business in the area and needed a spot to lay low - this was pretty close so I settled…read morewith this spot. AMBIANCE: Parking: Plaza parking, I didn't have any issues. Seating: Inside and outside seating. Good for groups big and small. Maybe a total of 20 people Vibes: Welcome to the Mid-City area! This isn't the touristy part of town -- more local, grounded, and full of hidden gems. Lots of great eats, retail, and small businesses nearby.The spot is tucked away in a quieter part of the 54th St strip, so it's cozy and low-key rather than flashy. The shop itself is pretty spacious both inside and outside. Looks like a place to get work done or hang out. FOOD/DRINKS: Matcha Milk Tea (Recommend) Creamy, subtly earthy, and chill. The matcha flavor came through without being too bitter, and the milk smoothed everything out nicely. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Sammy was great! Friendly and quick with the service. TL; DR OVERALL: 3.5 Stars. Good flavors, selections, all at a reasonable price. Happytime Tea hits the mark for a reliable, well-made matcha milk tea in San Diego. Affordable, tasty, and with a lowkey relaxed setting. #RepresentAZN TIPS: * Ask for your drink with less sweetness if you want a stronger matcha flavor.

My friend and I came here after a really long hike yesterday. We were served by the owner who gave…read moreus excellent and insightful service into her products. I got myself the Hokkaido coffee. This was the best iced coffee I had anywhere, personally. It was a blend of coffee and tea with caramel, it was perfectly balanced. Iwas actually a little sad when I finished it. My friend got the Taro slushy with Ube foam and thought it was amazing as well. Don't second guess this place if it shows up on your radar, I highly recommend. Cosy little seating area with nice ambience as well.

I really love this Ding Tea location. This is my usual go-to place whenever I work here at…read moreTierrasanta. It's been about 1 1/2 years since I've been here. I remember going here when it was brand new. Little hidden small place. Music is very chill. The Asian lady is very sweet and nice especially remembering me time to time. Love the small simplistic decor here. I recommend this a lot for anyone even if going with friend(s) or family! The new young lady is also very sweet since she just started working and is in training. I like her mango boba recommendation! Very delicious.

Top tier! We've had…read moreboba and drinks from LA and all through San Diego. We love a nice treat after church. This place is set apart The drinks are perfect, The Oreo is actually really good. My go to is the Thai tea, but now I'm conflicted as the manganada is probably my new favorite! Pricey but once in a while it's ok.

Upon walking in, we were immediately greeted by the sweet lady who made our drinks! She was more…read morethan happy to answer any questions we had & was enthusiastic to see us come in. My partner mentioned that the menu resembled the previous Sharetea menu. Inside, there are a handful tables & space to do work. We overall had great service, & would return to support this business! * Mango Green Milk Tea - 8/10 * Mango Green Tea - 8.2/10 (i thought the green tea flavor came through really strong which i liked & the mango added a perfect amount of sweetness to the drink! i just thought the boba did not have much honey flavor & was firmer than i prefer)

This is now in my top 10 best Thai Teas! The flavor was great and it wasn't overly sweet. The large…read morewas only a few cents more than the medium and so worth the price. They also have many different flavors of matcha and I need to try the one with pandan! The place is so cute and decorated for Halloween. Service was great and everyone was very kind. Overall, 10/10 need to come back again!

A Tea 7 has a really extensive menu, which was the first thing that stood out to me. They have a…read moreSpecialteas section where every drink comes in one preset size (large) with the toppings already picked out. There's also a Limited Series, a coffee series, plus all the classic milk teas, fruit teas, and milk based drinks. You still have all the usual customization options for sugar, ice, and toppings. The staff was warm and welcoming from the moment I walked in. Parking was another pleasant surprise. I originally drove past thinking I'd have to search for street parking, but they actually have a shared lot. It made stopping in a lot easier than I expected. I ordered the On Cloud 9, which is a jasmine green milk tea with cheese foam and brown sugar boba. The drink itself was enjoyable. The jasmine wasn't overpowering, which let the cheese foam stand out without completely taking over the drink. I also liked that the sweetness of the brown sugar boba balanced the slight saltiness from the foam. Flavor-wise, I'd say it held its own against other boba shops in San Diego. The only thing that held it back was the boba. It had almost no chew left. Instead of adding texture, it kind of disappeared after one bite because it was so soft. Boba is one of those toppings that can completely change a drink. Even with that, I'd still come back. The menu has way too many interesting drinks to judge the shop off one order. If the boba had been fresher, this easily could've been one of those drinks I'd order again. I think next time I'd branch out and try something from their Limited Series instead.

Coffee: Honestly one of my favorite cafes in San Diego…read more Extremely unassuming, given its hole-in-the-wall location. David's Roasting is served here, and all their coffee is freshly brewed and delicious. Recommend the cafe au lait. Food: Egg & Cheese Croissant Panini was so good I actually went back the day after to get it again. Solid breakfast choice on the way to work. Service: Kari is the best! Goes out of her way to provide outstanding service. Also very friendly and gets to know regular customers by name (she remembered mine a week or so after only telling her once, despite the many regulars). Military discounts are honored. Parking: Small shared lot, but parking is always available. Vibe: Excellent place to chillax and/or study. Plant decor really lives us the garden part of the name, but very much a cozy cafe first. Outdoor patio is also available if you prefer.

Small but great parking, friendly staff, and fair pricing…read more Stay far away from their "frozen lemonade ". It's nothing more than ice, water, and a spot of lemon something. Doesn't taste sweet or lemony ($7.65). Not worth it. The mocha was good, just like Starbucks ($7.65). Saw them on clipp coupons. No more.

The best fruit teas around - their menu is extensive (10+ options, plus a fresh fruit tea menu as…read morewell). You can even customize the amount of fruit pulp that they add, and they have less sweet options for the jelly toppings (light vs. regular). If you are committed to fresh tea, the Teaspresso drinks are brewed to order. Of the coffee drinks, I am a fan of the Sweet Cream version - at 20-50 percent sweet, it is plenty sugary imo. I also love that they are open in the morning (9:30), well before noon - unlike the majority of the tea places in the Convoy area.

I've been wanting to check this place out. A family member had stopped by and told me they enjoyed…read morethe tea and desserts there. I guess they underwent a name change because it used to be Rare Tea or something like that. So I finally stopped by recently and ended up ordering tea and some cheesecake. I got the Banana Cream Coffee and three different flavors of cheesecake (Oreo, Cookie Butter and Berry). I really liked the coffee... it had a strong banana cream flavor, but it didn't overpower the coffee. I enjoyed it and will definitely order it again. I will probably order it after I try a few other things on their menu that I'm curious about. Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to try to cheesecake. My family ate them... they aren't huge slices or anything. Looks like 4-5 bites would end one cheesecake. They did tell me they liked the Oreo and Cookie Butter. That's what happens when you have fatties in the family. Oh well, I have an excuse to go back. I did find their pricing a little strange. A flight of three cheese cakes is $15.75 which is $5.25 each. A pack of two is $8.50 which is $4.25 each. So it is cheaper to buy the two pack. I guess they are charging more for the variety. I think they'd probably sell more if it were a little cheaper like $12.00 per flight (or $4.00 per cheesecake). They have since updated their pricing (as of July 2026). On a different visit, I was finally able to try the cheesecake. I like both the Cookie Butter and Oreo, but if I had to choose only one I'd go with Oreo. I also tried their Ube Mochi Cake. It was moist, doughy and chewy on the inside with good ube flavor. I really enjoyed it and will try the other flavors next time. The place is clean. There are two self serve kiosks inside. There is a taller table where you can stand and enjoy your drink. They have no chairs in there at all. So you can't sit inside to enjoy your drink and dessert which is kind of a bummer. Also means it's not a place where students can hang out to student or where people can come to do work on their laptop or just chill. I guess the owner just doesn't want to deal with any of that. I'll return for drinks and some dessert, but if I'm in the mood to sit and relax or study at a tea joint this is not the place. So unless I'm in the mood for one of their drinks and okay with going home, I would not prioritize visiting here. It kind of sucks because the drinks and desserts are pretty good. There are probably people like me that like the drinks and desserts but might choose to go somewhere else because there is no seating. Plenty of parking at this shop. They do close early at 7:00pm and are closed on Tuesdays. Plan accordingly. We are fans and will continue to return. 4 / 5: Drinks and Desserts 4 / 5: Cleanliness 3.5 / 5: Service (they can get busy, but they usually greet when you walk in) 4 / 5: Overall (rounded up)

Friendly environment cute shop. Brown sugar tea with boba Amazing so good. Quick service. All be…read moreback.

I had a disappointing experience picking up my online order. The employee asked for my name, which…read moreI provided, and then retrieved my order from the back. She asked me to confirm the order, so I began looking for my receipt. I had expected a quick pickup and didn't have it ready. What confused me most was being asked to take a picture without an explanation of what it was for. I explained that I had placed a mobile order and had already provided my name. The interaction left me feeling uncomfortable, as though she doubted the order belonged to me. I understand that employees may need to verify orders, but clearly explaining the pickup requirements and the reason for requesting a picture would have made the experience much more comfortable.

Arrived just before 6:30am and I'm surprised that this place opens at 5am. Most coffee shops in SD…read moreopen later. Friendly service and helpful with the menu. The coffee was delicious!

I stopped in for a protein smoothie - it was so fresh! I got the oat milk smoothie with whey and…read morepeanut butter. The service is relatively fast considering it is all made from scratch, but it does get bust. There is a small picnic table for sitting, but it is likely best to get it to go!