Good ice cream, bad drinks. Cheap we like. __ I've seen Mixue at every corners when I was in Bangkok last year but never really tried it until now. Then I saw their soft opening free ice cream ads and finally got to try them out. $1.19 for an ice cream with a waffle cone is a deal! Their ice cream was more milky. I usually don't like too heavy of an ice cream, but their cone size was perfect. (My bf said he prefers Mcd's ice cream over this). I got to try 4 drinks: Peach Oolong Tea, Spring Oolong Milk Tea, Passion Blast, and Lemon Iced Tea. None of them were my favorites. Drinks were so diluted like I was drinking lightly flavored water. Noted that their boba is not honey boba, so it's like having a flavorless flour soaked in water. Peach Oolong Tea was on the sour side with unusual textured toppings. Passion Blast tasted more like lemonade and extremely sour. I'd just recommend their ice cream over their drinks. read more

So happy to see this chain in Irvine now! The line on a Saturday afternoon was not too bad - moved really quickly as they had a couple self ordering kiosks which really sped up the process and they passed out fans in line as well. The wait for drinks however did take a while (36 mins) but they blocked off a section in the parking lot in front of the store as a waiting area. The store itself is clean and there are a couple of seats but pretty small overall. We got the lemon ice tea as well as the peach mango tea both with regular sweetness and ice. The drinks were really refreshing and the perfect amount of sweetness although I would get less ice next time since the ice filled up almost half the cup. The peach mango tea came with some jelly inside too which was nice. I do wish they offered this drink in a large size though. Overall for the price and quality of drinks it's definitely worth it and I would definitely recommend it! read more

Mixue - Lemon Ice Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

We went before Grand Opening and it was pretty busy but we got our order in ten-ish minutes. Parking was easy within a large plaza. Ordering is through two kiosks or one register. Pick up lines are currently split -- one for drinks and one for soft serves. There is a TV screen to show order numbers in the queue. The selling point for Mixue is the price. Soft serve is under $2 and was really good. It's less sweet than western ice cream chains and has a nostalgic flavor that we can't pinpoint. The spring oolong milk tea, however, was not good. We got 50% sweetness with boba. The drink was watery, the tea flavor wasn't as strong as we'd like, and the boba was extremely bland. Our four stars is mainly just for the soft serve, which we'd come back for! read more

Mixue - Spring Oolong Milk Tea and Soft Serve - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

I was so excited to hear that this popular ice cream chain from China has made its way to Irvine! The vanilla soft serve was good and affordable, it had a distinct flavor that reminded me of white rabbit candies. The drinks were ok, especially for the cheaper price, but I preferred the ice cream. The orange punch was very tea forward, but I wish it had more orange flavor. I also thought that the sweetness levels were a little different than I'm used to. I got 75% sugar and I feel like it was not sweet at all, more comparable to a 25% sugar drink at typical boba shop here. The taro ball milk tea was better, and I liked the chewy texture of the taro balls! I came for the soft opening to avoid the crowds, and when I showed up at opening, there was a line of around 5 people. The staff has an organized pick up process, and my ice cream and drinks came out pretty quickly. The interior is cute and I love the snowman mascot, and there are limited inside seats. read more

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$1.19 soft serve and drinks for under $5? Mixue just soft opened in the Quail Hill center and the prices are unbelievable! They even have sundaes for $3.49! Even though I was about to eat dinner, I couldn't pass up a $1.69 matcha soft serve. It definitely had that matcha flavor and came in a nice crisp cone. Also got a $1.99 lemonade, less ice and 30% less sugar. It looked clear but tasted just like lemonade. Can't wait to come back and try their fruit teas and milk teas! Lots of parking in the lot. read more

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I am a little sad to see the low reviews for this place. This place is as good as it gets. Its really cheap boba for less then 4 dollars and ice cream for less then one. The service is also pretty fast despite a lot of people lining up outside when I went. This place does its job its hard to expect high quality or perfectly sweetened boba for 4 dollars. I think for its price its unbeatable but the inside does get really cramped. Plus its open pretty late. read more

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LOVE LOVE LOVE the matcha soft serve. Cute place to satisfy your sweet tooth. Staff are friendly and service is fast. When we tried the milk tea boba, boba was a little hard. read more

I've always loved going to Mixue when traveling to Asia and I'm ecstatic they finally opened one up at home here in OC! Unbeatable prices for drinks and their vanilla ice cream cone. The fresh lemonade is also a drink I highly recommend on a hot day and you can adjust the ice and sweetness/sugar level when ordering from the self-service digital kiosk. The space is small with not a lot of seating. Most people just stop by, grab something and leave. read more

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We thought this place was great. Love a soft serve. We got the vanilla and matcha and they were great. There are touchscreen to order and pay. The ice cream was out in less than a minute. So reasonable! The vibe was clean and efficient. The team had a smile. Lots of parking. Across from the Chase bank. We sat outside on some comfy chairs and finished our ice cream. read more

Mixue - Hot day so my ice cream was melting - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

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Review is only for the soft serve. It definitely is a bargain for $1.19 but it tasted ok to me. I couldn't help but think about how much of it is artificial and would much prefer paying more for frozen yogurt. The store was also pumping some very dramatic music - sounded like you were in some sort of monster-chasing-you movie. There are two kiosks to place your order. Given the small size of the the shop, and if you had a family ordering with lots of customization (as I experienced), you're stuck waiting a bit of time and people half in/half out the door. read more

There are plenty of parking spaces. They do have some indoor seating. To order, there are two kiosks you order from. I tried the Spring Oolong Milk Tea and Super Cookies Sundae. I personally didn't like Super Cookies Sundae as much, prefer McDonald's Sundaes. The Spring Oolong Milk Tea was okay. For the cost of their drinks and ice creams, it is cheaper than most places. Recommendation(s): - None Service: 5/5 Tip(s): - Limited indoor seating - Accept Apple Pay - Order at Kiosk read more

We arrived when the shop was quite busy, with a long line stretching outside. Fortunately, they prepared the drinks very quickly, so we didn't have to wait long. I had never tried their drinks before, so I didn't understand why people were so enthusiastic about them. However, I was surprised to find the prices quite reasonable. The drinks were solid, and I particularly enjoyed the whipped cream. The staff were generally efficient but not overly friendly. I'll be coming back to try more items. Bustling atmosphere read more

Located in the Quail Hill Shopping Center, Mixue is a Chinese multinational restaurant chain that specializes in ice cream and tea-based drinks. It may be near impossible to find anywhere else in the OC, especially Irvine, with soft service cones for under $2 and tea/coffee beverages as low as $3. The shop is small and orders are placed on two self-serve kiosks, so expect a wait during peak hours. Check it, check it out! read more

Mixue - Mixue Soft Serve - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

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i was excited to try out mixue since i heard it's a popular chain from china and had seen people lining up just to try it! on a friday evening, i waited about 15 mins in line to order and then got my drinks pretty fast within a minute or two. the soft serve part became confusing tho bc the worker didn't tell us that we needed to ask the counter for the soft serve instead of just having them call out our numbers alongside the drinks. we weren't the only people who were waiting unknowingly for the soft serve, so i think it was just overall a more unorganized day. aside from the service, everything was just okay for the price. i do appreciate how cheap everything was in a bobaflation and ice creamflation society rn! the drinks were about $4 each, and i liked the flavors of the jasmine & oolong milk tea. the taro balls were a great topping that added a nice chew to our drink! the soft serve was $1.19 and was a bit on the icy side, reminding me of ikea's soft serve but less great in quality. i think i might have had a more icy batch bc my friend had raved before how milky and creamy the soft serve was and it got my hopes up. maybe i will give mixue another try in the future given how cheap it was! read more

Mixue - jasmine milk tea with taro balls, oolong milk tea with taro balls - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

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This famous Chinese boba chain is finally arrived in Irvine. They offer super cheap soft served ice cream at only $1.99. All their drinks are under $5 for a large size which is perfect to come every day! read more

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This place has the best pricing for soft serve and boba drinks. Where else can you find soft serve for $1 and drinks under $5? I went here on a Sat afternoon and got lucky there was no line. Order was easy. Just order at the kiosk and show them your receipt to get the soft serve. For other items, the wait was about 10 minutes. I got the passion blast at 30 percent sugar. It came with boba and coconut jelly. I thought the boba was good, sweet, and chewy. I also got the Mixue soft serve and it was so good but melted really fast so you need to eat it fast. Very good location with plenty of parking. I would come back when I'm hiking in the area. Love the soft serve! Was hoping to try the matcha soft serve but they were out. read more

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Mixue is a chain from China that is popular for their inexpensive boba drinks and soft serve. When I heard it was opening in OC, I had to give it a try. Grand opening day was really chaotic since the space is small and there were so many people waiting around. But I came back to try it again on a normal day and the service is better now. I've had their Peach Mango Jasmine Tea ($3.49) and Peach Oolong Tea ($3.99). The tea flavor is lacking in their drinks but they had a nice fruity flavor and I liked that they included bits of fruit. Boba is only $0.49 and it's pretty decent. Their drinks are on the sweet side so I recommend getting 50% or 70% sweetness. Their soft serve is better than their tea drinks. For $1 and some change you can get their original soft serve in a cone. The cone is light and crispy and the soft serve is creamy with a hint of coconut flavor. They also have chocolate and matcha but they were sold out. Come for the soft serve and a cheap drink if you're not too picky about your boba teas. read more

Honestly, I am not sure what the hype was about. I originally heard this place was really popular and even a friend waited over 2 hours in line for their ice cream and drinks. I came in and was able to walk straight up to the ordering kiosk. I ended up ordering a pearl milk tea and an ice cream. It took about 10 minutes or me to get my order with about 2-3 people who ordered before me. I think the pearl milk tea was below average, since the boba was a bit too hard and the milk tea was not anything special. The ice cream had a particular taste to it that I have never tried before. It was not on the creamy side like I am used to, but it seemed a bit more tart. The waffle cone that the ice cream came with was not a traditional waffle cone, but a bit more airy. Overall, not really impressed with it, other than the price range. Unfortunately, probably won't be returning. read more

Mixue - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Very affordable drinks and softserve ice cream! I think everything on the menu is below $5, which is hard to find these days. We came at grand opening day for the free softserve, which is good for $1.19. read more

I love that Mixue found its way to Irvine. Love me some $1 cones (okay, it's like $1.19 or something). Their vanilla soft serve reminds me of the Creamia brand that you can find in Asia. There's a distinct sweetness from fresh dairy that lingers on your tongue afterwards. I tried the chocolate soft serve and didn't love that. Will be sticking with the vanilla. We also like their drinks which average about $5 each, which is considered cheap compared to other drink shops. read more

Find this little shop in the Quail Hill Shopping center near Starbucks. This global franchise offers soft serve for as low as $1.19. They offer a variety of soft service including vanilla, matcha, chocolate, sundaes and even drinks! The service is through a kiosk when you order and the location is small. They do not have indoor seating but there are tables and chairs outside through the plaza. The vanilla soft service was not too sweet with a light vanilla flavor. For $1.69, the matcha soft serve was good! Would definitely recommend for a cheap dessert with kids. read more

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New shop in Quail Hill! We went in early on a weekend and tried their soft serve vanilla ice cream in a cone. It was yummy and less than $2! There are queue barriers outside in preparation for long lines so I'm guessing this place gets busy during the day. There's a few small tables inside. read more

Zero customer service. Quality is okay but honestly the experience isn't good so why pay my money to people who seem like they don't want to be there? Walked in, no hello. This is probably the 10th time. Order is ready, no one says anything just plop the drinks on the table. Customers are the ones saying "thank you" while you barely get a grunt from these people. No one says "thank you", no one says "have a good day" ... nothing. I will go to 7 Leaves or somewhere else with a kinder and more appreciative culture. read more

Mixue - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Iconic. The most famous ice cream and drink shop in China with over 40,000 locations. They are literally everywhere in China and now they are in Irvine. The drinks and ice cream are super affordable and really great. The $1 soft serve is so good and the ice cream machine is not always broken. The staff are pretty friendly and you order on one of 2 large tablets. The merch is unfortunately not for sale in the store. read more

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Prices are unbeatable. I have been hearing so much about mixue and their lemonade by my Chinese colleagues, that im so happy they finally opened one here in socal. Have been here at least twice and have not left disappointed. Their soft serve is great, really cheap but hits the spot. The lemonade and orange punch are super refreshing and a good cool summer drink. Their milk teas are decent, but for the price, they cant be beat. Definitely one of our new favorite spots, when we are in the area read more

Good ice cream and boba for a price you can't beat! At first I was skeptical because of the price and reviews however I think this place is a solid choice for this summer. The vanilla soft serve starts at $1.19 something thats hard to find in this economy. In addition it was very good not overly sweet and has a clean vanilla taste. Many boba options as well, I tried the milk tea and can't complain. Service was incredibly fast especially taking into account thats it's summer. The store also has cute designs and merchandise of their mascot the snow king. Looking for drinks and desserts to cool down this summer head over to Mixue you won't regret it! read more

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My friends and I came here for dessert as a reward after a very productive skating session and it was AMAZING! The line was out the door so definitely expect a wait, but it's so worth it. We came right before closing so it was a perfect late night vibe. Everything is so cheap but we ended up just getting vanilla ice cream cones. It was so creamy and rich and not icy at all. I still crave it to this day and will definitely be back! read more

Mixue - vanilla soft serve - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

I saw a bunch of people walking around the neighborhood with ice cream cones and I had to see where they were getting from! excited to see a new shop in our Quail Hill plaza. We went on a Friday after school (5pm or so) and there was a line outside and a short wait to get our order. Service was a little chaotic and flustered but they were trying their best. The shop itself is quaint and colorful. You order at a kiosk and then your number will be called out and you can pick up. Prices are incredibly reasonable and the portions are huge. Taste is okay- for a $1.19 it's absolutely worth it, we enjoyed the cocoa flavor over the vanilla. Cone was tasty! read more

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Heard about this joint opening so we had to stop by and check it out. Line was long especially after school, but it moved pretty fast. I tried the passion fruit tea with boba and my man tried the soft serve. Everything is reasonable priced and all in all solid value. I would definitely come back if I was in the area! The decor here is super cute too. read more

Awesome ice cream and also they have drinks too they very good price for the stuff you getting. They also have merch that you can get. read more

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MIXUE @ QUAIL HILL SHOPPING CENTER The drinks here were super affordable and came out fast;however, honestly they weren't the best even for the price. The workers seemed nice and the inside was very themed, but it seemed to be really dirty. Overall 3/5 read more

The prices are unbeatable and the ice cream cone is a must order. Not the best dessert I've had, but the simplicity makes sense for the price point. I also got the black tea with boba, which was light and a perfect drink. The mascot is so cute and is even on the cone. If I was in the area again, I'd definitely stop by. read more

Mixue - Ice cream cone - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

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For the price, I think everything is okay. The drinks are like 50% cheaper than other boba store in Irvine, the soft serve is $1.19 which is really cheap. However, it's the their system that's the problem, it's very chaotic inside, you have to stand in line and order and then if you ordered a soft serve you have to stand in line again to get it which is very unorganized, since people are standing there as well to wait for their drinks. The place is too small as well the staffs are working in a small area, that's what they have to improve. Would I come back? Yes, only if I am in the area but I wouldn't drive just for the soft serve and boba. Sometimes, quality comes with the price. read more

Mixue - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

With all the hype and lines, I had expected something HeyTea level in flavor but was a bit disappointed. I got the pearl milk tea and a cone to try but ended up tossing the cone after a few bites. I did like the price of the cone but it tasted a little powdery (?) to me and I couldn't get over that as I was eating. The boba is pretty standard but definitely love that it's half the price of most other places in Irvine. I don't know if I'd ever seek this out with all the other boba choices but maybe if I'm the plaza and I want a cheap treat. read more

Mixue - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

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Came during soft opening but there was no deal yet. Crowded with a line but the line moves fast and you can order at 2 kiosks or at the cashier. Cute decorations and merchandise for sale inside. Ordered the strawberry coconut milk bc that's one of their recommended/top drinks. Strawberry Coconut Milk: 3/10. $5.38 for strawberry nesquick milk. The drink was way too sweet and I got it at 30% sugar. The strawberry is not fresh, it's some kind of jam/puree which is probably why the drink is so sweet. There was no coconut flavor, it taste like it was made with regular milk. Maybe just get their soft serves bc that's what they are popular for also. read more

Was waiting to be helped at the register and simply asked the first employee that approached it, if we could order right there or just order on the kiosk. we're new to the establishment and didn't know what to expect. so, what was a simple, friendly question was met with a dirty, BITCHY look. i don't know who shat in her coffee today but the reaction in her face was simply not appropriate, especially when you'll encounter thousands of customers with numerous questions. but oh well, at least the ice cream was good. would not come back for that weird ass encounter. read more

Mixue - Soft Serve Ice Cream. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Food: This place had wonderful creamy soft serve at a really low price! All their drinks and sundaes were around $3-5! I tried their Super Cookies Sundae, which was their vanilla soft serve topped with chocolate fudge and Oreos, and it was so good. My only feedback would be that I wish there were Oreos throughout the whole sundae, in addition to them being a topping. Service: Our ice cream and drinks came out fast, and the store associate called numbers clearly, so it was easy to know when our order was ready. They also text you your order number and receipt and have a board with your order progress, which makes it easy to track your order. Ambiance: Mixue has a few benches to sit in the back while you wait for your order, and there are more tables outside. There are also easy-to-access spoons and napkins on the counter for when you're sharing with others. There is a bathroom at the AM PM in this complex if you need one. Overall, creamy, inexpensive ice cream! There is a line since this location just opened, but the line moves fast (20-30 minutes) as the store associates are quick to prepare the soft serve and drinks and call your number! Please come by with your friends! read more

Selection is perfect not overwhelming. Quick from order to pick-up. Super cute branding! Customer service was non existent. No acknowledgment of guests as they walked thru the door. Not a "hello" or "welcome". The automation of ordering should not completely remove the interaction with the guests. read more

My boyfriend and I went to check out Mixue since they have cheap ice cream. The line was long but it moved pretty fast, despite the small team they had working behind the counter. Besides the soft serve, we also got the spring oolong milk tea, which had a strong tea taste. It was pretty bland; tasted just like tea with milk. The soft serve was very good though! It tasted like what others were saying: like white rabbit candy ice cream. We'll definitely be back again for their soft serve! read more

Mixue - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

To my surprise, Mixue wasn't as bad as I expected given their cheap prices. How can I describe this business in one word? Passable. Like other reviews mention, the space is a bit chaotic. You walk into a mishmosh of people if it's evening time (since they open late) and help yourself to a self-kiosk. You don't really need to interact with staff unless you have a question, as you just wait for your name or number to be called. Staff is definitely churning out drinks and soft serve like no other. The Super Cookies Sundae was not as bad as I expected, but it wasn't impressive either. The only thing impressive here is the price. The soft serve does NOT have creaminess like reviews mention, but I do like that's its subtle and not overly sweet. They buried my sundae in Oreo crumbs which I was scared would be overwhelming in taste, but it wasn't bad at all lol. My bf got a Lemonade and he enjoyed it, but me not so much. He said he would get it again lol. All in all, Mixue is good for its price, not for its flavor. read more

Mixue - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

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