Came here with a friend late afternoon and wow, new fave tea spot in SGV. I got the jasmine milk tea and a matcha drink -- super fragrant jasmine, creamy but not heavy, matcha nice and earthy without being bitter. They drink are amazing and so is the atmosphere! Cozy, chill vibes, would totally come back for a study date or tea run. read more

Tried the mango smoothie and the jasmine tea and it was really yummy. Great drinks and customer service. 10/10 recommend

Very fragrant floral tea taste, light and refreshing for spring, summer, and all year round read more

Molly Tea - White Champaca Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I decided to switch things up from my usual boba order and tried the Jasmine Mango Smoothie at 70% sweetness, and I'm so glad I did! It had real pieces of mango along with what I think was some kind of jelly, which added a really nice texture. What I loved most was the subtle jasmine tea flavor, it wasn't overpowering and paired perfectly with the fresh mango. The sweetness was just right at 70%, making it super refreshing without being too sugary. Definitely a 10/10, and I would absolutely recommend giving it a try if you're looking for something a little different from your usual milk tea or boba order! read more

Sorry, a friend suggested this place so I deviated from my usual boba shops (Wushiland, Guiji, Half & Half) and I don't get the hype. The wait was long, the drink was meh. Nice decor. The screens with your number was giving me DMV vibes. Won't be back. read more

Molly Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I have tried the Molly Tea in Arcadia. My experience there was wonderful. Thought I give this Molly Tea in San Gabriel a try. First time here of course. Outside has limited patio seating with a cute Molly cup statue. Please note parking is very limited at the front of the shop. There are some parking behind the building, but it looks like it's where the employees park because none of the cars were coming out while I was here. Anyway, there is street parking if you're lucky to find some... do read the signages. Now to the interior... WOW, it's quite spacious, bright, and clean! Love the simple and beautiful decor. Lots of inside seating along the windows and walls. Only one all gender restroom for customer use only. Lots of friendly staff behind the counter making drinks and passing them out. Two self-order kiosks available for use. I don't think they take orders at the counter though. Easy to manuever through the kiosk screens. Quite a unique selection of drinks. Prices are decent. Got 4 drinks total and they came out timely. Thought I try something different from last time. I took the recommended 70% sweetness on a couple drinks ... it wasn't a great idea unfortunately because there was no sweetness whatsoever. I'm going to stick with 100% sweetness at least for the 1st time trying a new drink and adjust there after. Just a tip. 1. Premium Jasmine Tea - Hands down amazing jasmine flavor! But due to the 70% sweetness, it was slightly bitter in taste. Need some sugar next time. 2. Snowy Jasmine - Didn't get the jasmine flavor like I did with the Premium Jasmine Tea. Not really sure how I feel about this drink. It was just meh. Just no flavor at all IMHO. 3. Jasmine Mango Smoothie - Now this was the BEST drink out of the 4! Mango in the house. Didn't get too much of the jasmine flavor and that was fine with me. Highly recommend this one and would get it again for sure. 4. Tongmu Lapsang Bubble Tea - My Mom enjoyed this drink. She said tea flavor was good and the boba was soft and chewy. It's a thumbs up in her book! I wanted to try their Pistachio White Champaca Coconut, but they ran out. I guess I'll have to come here early to snatch one of their popular drinks. See you next time Molly! read more

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The snowy jasmine has been on my list forever. It's all over social media and I've been so excited to try it. Everything is via kiosk so very little interaction. There's plenty of tables inside--not ideal to study, more to catch up and hangout. The drink itself was so disappointing. It truly tasted like iced milk with extra whipped cream on top. I was hoping for a more tea taste but it was way too much milk/cream. Will give it a second shot and try their tea without the cream/milk and will update the review. read more

Molly Tea - Everything via kiosk - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Came in for a drink with my daughter. They only got drink here. For me it was an ok drink it was all that great boba didnt taste fresh at all. I had the jasmine tea with boba. My daughter drink was ok as well she had the matcha drink. Service wasn't greeted, you just have to order on kiosk and they get ready. The got a screen on the wall when your number is ready. Ambience has a sitting area and a small table which looks kinda cute. read more

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Drinks r delicious but the ac clearly qas not working and it was very uncomfortable trying to enjoy the drink there in 90+ degree weather. The space inside was so spacious and pretty it would have been nice to enjoy my sips here. Service was fast though. read more

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There are soooo many boba shops in this area, and the hype for Molly Tea is insane. I walked here after dinner just down the street (the parking lot at Molly Tea sucks) and there was a small line. You order at one of the 2 kiosks or at the one register with a cashier. There is seating inside and outside, but walking in the shop had an off putting wet towel smell. I'm a fan of jasmine milk tea and since they are known for that, I had to order the OG 50% sweetness. 15 minutes later, the drink was ready and came in their iconic pink looking coffee cup. For there to be that many workers, I thought the drinks would come out sooner, but idk if they pre-make their drink mixes or if it's made to order. First sip I took I was greeted with the pleasant taste of jasmine tea. It definitely is one of the better jasmine milk teas I have tried, but didn't blow my mind. I would come back again, but if you are debating whether or not to wait in a 30+ minute line, go elsewhere, it's not THAT good lol. read more

Molly Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

We've heard great stuff about this place and noticed the hype. The hype is well justified. I love floral and fragrant milk tea. This is by far the best I've had. I would take a drive back here just to order the white champaca again. It's just so different compared to other floral and tea forward milk teas. This one has a very fragrant aftertaste that isn't over sweet or too floral. It's just very hard to describe how good this actually is. It's definitely worth the drive and an absolute must try. It absolutely lives up to its hype. The only con is that we don't have one near us, but that could also be a pro because I'm sure I'd be buying here all the time. read more

Molly Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Why does it look like they're not so busy and when you go inside it is so busy!? You order at the kiosk. They have tables inside and a patio. I got the matcha white champaca salted cheese with sago. The matcha was good and I love the salted cheese topping. I wasn't too much of a fan on the sago. It's different from what I am used to. The Jasmine milk tea which I liked a lot!! It would be even better if there was some sort of salted foam with it. read more

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Parking: Limited street parking + parking lot available Ambience: Good amount of space inside with plenty of tables both indoors and outdoors, but always packed, busy, and a bit chaotic Service: Efficient, professional! Taste: Tried the pistachio white champaca coconut, which was delicious and paired nicely with the nuttiness of the pistachios atop. Overall, would recommend if you're willing to wait for a long time / order online ahead of time. read more

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Arcadia location is FAR better. My first visit to Molly Tea was the SG location. Submitted my online order at 10:30am with a scheduled pick-up time for 3:15pm. I arrived on-time, anticipating that my drink order would be ready. It was not fulfilled until 1.5 HOURS LATER at 4:45pm. Wasted my time and ruined my plans for that evening. Their drinks are overhyped and not worth the wait. There are MANY better tea spots around the area. read more

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Lines are not too bad in the evenings. You're able to park in the small lot, but street parking is easier. The building is nice and AC'ed but more for a social space than studying. There's a courtyard for outdoor sitting as well. The snowy jasmine is the keystone of the menu for a reason - sweet and fragrant without being overpowering. read more

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Molly Tea is the best here. Strong sweet floral flavor from their jasmine milk tea with 30% sweetness. Even at 30% sweet it is still sweet from the floral flavor their drinks are known for having. Kind and efficient staff and they always seem very busy. read more

Molly Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

FIRST visit: * FARE(S) feasted on: *** Jasmine tea (pure, no sugar) *** Matcha jasmine latte * FRIENDLY service: Yes * FRESH air seating outside? 1 table * FEATURES: 12 small tables inside lining wall & store-front window side; 1 bathroom inside * FAIR pricing: Yes * FEE processing: None. Kiosk or cashier ordering * FREE parking: Yes, only 4 car spots right in front (teeny lot), or open street parking on the sides * FYI: A bit chaotic on arrival - there seemed to be no distinct lines upon entering to place order and no large back-wall menu easily discernible while waiting. But basically: 1 line for kiosk ordering, 1 line for cashier ordering. Pickup area shares same long cashier counter and again, bit chaotic... they didn't call out order names either so you had to ask. Loud ambience with music. Visit was on late afternoon, weekend. Drinks were enjoyable. FOUR & 1/2 stars **** ' read more

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I love Molly tea the jasmine milk tea is my favorite from here. It's so fragrant and floral but still very light. The ambience is always really busy at this location, but I love how elegant it is designed and I especially love that they're open until 11 PM such a cool vibe to come catch up with friends over some very high-quality drinks. read more

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The hype is no joke. We waited a while for our drinks but well worth it. The best jasmine tea I've ever tried omg. So strong, prominent, smooth, and flavorful. Not overwhelmingly sweet and just perfect. Would highly rec and come back. Prepare to wait in a long line tho lol read more

Molly Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I thought this was an elegant and fun looking tea spot. The drinks here were delicious as well. I only want to hear a couple months ago, but it looks like the place is permanently closed. :( They might have other locations in the general area. The way to order here was primarily from a kiosk with people helping you out if needed. I came by to grab a drink before meeting some friends for dinner. I ordered a Matcha white champaca salted cheese. The only thing I really knew about this drink was the Matcha part lol. But it looked and sounded amazing so I went with it. It was really good! Interesting flavors for sure. I really enjoyed the drink that I got here. If this place is truly closed it's really sad. Hopefully I could go to another location soon. read more

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Between the Arcadia one and this one, the interior of this one is a lot bigger and more spacious. The menus appear to be the same and the drinks taste just as good. Compared to the Arcadia one, it's just as fragrant and delicious. The inside of this one is a bjt better for actually staying at inside the tea shop as there are seats and there are outlets if you want to use a laptop. There is also outdoor seating if you like that. My go to is always the Jasmine Milk Tea with Oat Milk and the consistency is there. Good and delicious as always. Pricing is similar to the Arcadia one but this one doesn't charge sales tax for whatever reason so it's slightly cheaper because of that. The only reason why I didn't give this place 5 stars is because it takes forever to get a drink. Sometimes it's even taken me an hour before I got a drink. Parking for this one is horrendous. There's maybe like 6 parking spots out front if you don't count the handicap spots and it's a really tight parking lot. Your best bet is to park on the street and just walk in. read more

Molly Tea - Interior - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

All the drinks are really good! Most of them are more floral forward. Their parking lot gets packed easily. Plenty of street parking but limited with how packed the place gets. read more

I got the Double Hazelnut Choco Lava. I thought it was alright. I didn't taste much of the hazelnut and it was more chocolate forward. My wife got the Matcha Jasmine Salted Cheese and the jasmine tea was very floral and I thought it tasted much better. They have a pretty big indoor and outdoor space with lots of places to sit. read more

Molly Tea - Double Hazelnut Choco Lava and Matcha Jasmine Salted Cheese - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Molly Tea is a very popular boba tea spot with distinctive branding and good quality tea. There are very limited parking spots in their lot but there's plenty of street parking nearby which I recommend. Ordering is at the kiosks to the left when you enter and is very quick and easy. You're assigned a number when done and all that's left to do is wait. There are screens that show which orders are being prepared in the queue and which ones are ready. We went on a weekend and there is not much standing room when it gets busy. Most of the tables tend to be taken by people studying (?!) at the shop even though it was crazy packed and very loud/bustling. It's probably a lot more peaceful during the weekend. The drinks were on the expensive side - ~$8 for a regular size which to me was tiny. They seal your drink like most places but also place a multi use cap on the top so a boba straw can be used or you can sip from the cap. Pretty neat! The branding is a Sakura pink and reminiscent of LV's logo. If you order 3+ drinks you get an insulated bag. There's also some merch available for sale too. Overall I liked Molly Tea and would come again if I was in town, but wouldn't go out of my way due to the price point and value. read more

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got the jasmine tea and it was really good, im the type to usually not notice such differences in quality nuances but this time i did and it was very premium. the place was also nice but kind of a little dirty when we went and staff almost got our order wrong. but it was cool, might be because it was near closing time. read more

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ever since i first had molly tea, i always compare subsequent tea shops to it and think "hmmm this would taste even better if it had molly tea's snowy cream on top..." LOL i love just eating the cream on its own with the crunchy pecans sometimes. my go-to drinks are usually the snowy gardenia and the snowy jasmine, and they're always consistently made every time i go! i love how the tea is perfectly sweetened for me when i order it less sweet, and you can still taste the tea flavor! two things that i do dislike about this location is how crowded it gets and how terrible the parking is. i'm glad that it is crowded bc it keeps this place in business, but do beware that wait can be up to 30 mins sometimes! for the parking, there is a tiny lot outside the store that looks like an accident waiting to happen, and there is street parking, so you can choose your battles there. read more

Molly Tea - Snowy Gardenia - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Luckily, it wasn't busy, but there were a lot Numbers being prepared, I asked the staff about the wait time in case it was long; surprisingly, she said it was less than 10 minutes. Ordered at the kiosk, ordered the premium Jasmine milk tea with oat milk, and 70% sweetness came out quickly. The milk tea was fragrant and delicious. read more

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The parking lot is on the smaller side, so I'd recommend using any of the apps to order ahead. I promise it makes the whole experience much smoother. My go-to is the Jasmine Milk Tea with matcha foam. It is a combo I keep coming back to. The Jasmine Milk Tea on its own is also solid if you want something simpler. If you're in the mood for something fruitier, the Oolong Peach is a decent option, though it's not quite as memorable as the jasmine drinks. Overall, a solid tea shop if you're into aromatic, floral teas over traditional boba. The decor is super cute with the pink cups and merch. read more

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The wait was border-line ridiculous (45 minutes for me), but the jasmine tea was like a beautiful song. So incredibly clean with an authentically strong floral character -- which just sings! The milk tea was perfectly creamy too, the sweetness balanced out perfectly at 50%. All the Fresh Milk options are under $7, this price point very appealing for the quality received. There are attempts to create aesthetics inside the shop, but it's just pure chaos, so it is way smarter to either sit outside or take it away. Blissful tea that I am glad to have tried... and wish other tea shoppes would strive for this level of quality. read more

Parking: Difficult on a busy day, weekend I was surprised how much I enjoyed this. CONSIDER, it was $7 for 8oz. That's about how much is in every cup on top of ice. I enjoyed how lightly sweet it is. The tea (Gardenia) was light and floral. I really appreciated these flavors. BUT the value proposition, -1 star. that $7 doesn't include any toppings. I thought this place was really good but not worth going out of my way for. All in all, I would come back if it is convenient. read more

I'm all about that tea esp jasmine tea (in case you didn't know mo li is jasmine in chinese, hence the name). Chinese tea brands are known to focus on tea quality so that got me excited to try this! The parking lot is a bit small and cramped, I wish they can expand for more parking because the place itself is pretty spacious and aesthetic. And not to mention smells like jasmine tea!!! We got premium jasmine tea and premium jasmine. Orders came fast and both drinks were delicious, floral and refreshing but the standout was the premium jasmine tea. The matcha was good too but the jasmine and matcha were muted. I'd definitely come back and maybe try other drinks that had more jasmine in them! read more

Molly Tea - Premium Jasmine Matcha Premium Jasmine Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Molly Tea is a popular boba chain in China with its first store opening in Shenzhen, China in 2021. They opened their first US store in Flushing, New York in April 2024. Molly Tea has over 2,000 stores worldwide as of November 2025. This San Gabriel store location isn't exactly the luckiest location as many boba shops have opened and closed here over the past decade (Boba Ave 8090, ID Cha House, 85C Tea House), but it looks like Molly Tea is having great success here. [Parking]: Limited free onsite parking. I came at 3 PM on a weekday so I was able to find an available street parking spot. [Atmosphere & amenities]: About 12 indoor tables and 4 outdoor tables. There is one giant pink teacup in the patio area to take pictures with. They host events like Furry Friend's Party on Saturdays and Sundays (bring your pets to the store and receive a free pet-friendly whipped cream with any purchase - one pet per cup & each customer may receive up to 2 cups per day, limited to 100 cups per day). There is one unisex restroom. [Ordering]: Customers place their orders through one of two kiosks and customers can also purchase Molly Tea souvenirs. Once an order is placed, customers can monitor the screen at the pickup counter to track their order number. They offer large-order discounts: over 20 drinks get 10% off, over 30 drinks get 12% off, over 60 drinks get 15% off, and over 100 drinks get 17% off (orders must be placed in the app). I waited about 25 minutes for my drink and there is a sign stating that during peak hours wait times can be 30 to 45 minutes. [Menu]: There is a sign recommending that drinks with foam should be consumed within 15 minutes as the foam dissipates quickly. Another sign states that their drinks are not very sweet and recommends a 70% sugar level with less ice. The top drinks on the menu are Premium Jasmine Milk Tea, Snowy Jasmine, Premium Jasmine Matcha, Pistachio White Champaca Coconut, White Champaca Milk Tea, and Pistachio Jasmine Coconut. *** Premium Jasmine Milk Tea (regular milk, less ice, sugar 70%, $6.99 + brown sugar boba $0.99): The drink was surprisingly refreshing and quite good with perfect sweetness, but the boba tasted mediocre. *** The drink was a bit expensive and the wait was not ideal, but I can certainly see the appeal. I like Molly Tea better than Chagee, but Chagee has a better price point. A solid 4.5-star on drinks, but bump down due to the mediocre boba, long wait during not-so-busy hours, and limited parking. read more

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If you like trendy spots, Molly Tea is definitely a great choice. The shop is beautiful, modern, and especially very clean. The staff are polite, welcoming, and professional. As for the drinks, they are good and easy to enjoy. The tea flavor is not too strong, and the drinks are not overly sweet, which makes them very refreshing and easy to drink. However, parking is quite difficult to find. Honestly, for just one drink, I probably wouldn't want to struggle too much looking for parking read more

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There's a reason this spot is so popular--the tea is really good! I went with the classic premium Jasmine milk tea since this was my first time there, and I got it iced at 50% sweet. They recommend 70% sweet, but I thought 50% was just right. I also got boba, but honestly the brown sugar boba just ruined the flavor, I think I'll get crystal boba next time. I love the packaging as well! Such cute pink cups. They definitely need more areas to sit and park, there was a ton of people there on a Sunday afternoon. The service was honestly not fast, but they were super slammed so I understand. We waited quite a while, but at least they had a board showing which orders were being made. Hope to try more of their drinks soon! read more

Molly Tea - Premium Jasmine Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I hate that I love this place. The drinks are insanely good but so pricey. The space is absolute chaos and there are more people inside than should be allowed. You'll also wait 20 minutes for a drink and never get a table. Still worth it though. read more

Molly Tea - Matcha White Champaca Salted Cheese - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

My sis loves Molly Tea, so she decided to order it after lunch (Sat, 08/08 at approx 2pm). Because of parking issue (no space), my mom ended up going to pickup the drinks, which were already made and packaged inside a bag. We took the drinks out and placed it in our cupholders (inside the car as my sis was driving). Shortly after, I started noticing that my dress was getting wet and so was my mom, turns out my boba's lid was not fully closed and the drink inside was spilling/leaking..... read more

Molly Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I would say this was an average spot - it's like a typical boba place, wouldn't say you need to go out of your way for it but if you're near it, pretty decent choices and place. There's plenty of space to sit and parking in the front and back and street parking but gets filled up pretty quickly. I wanted to try this place because I heard from a friend that it was sooo good- compared to regular boba places, I would say this is a little stronger in the tea but otherwise it's about the same. I got the premium matcha jasmine tea, but curious to come back to try the champaca and pistachio ones. read more

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Yesterday, got the peach milk tea with 70% sugar which was recommended & i really liked it! It was a perfect sweetness & the tea has a floral scent but is light & tastes smooth. Came Wednesday afternoon & there was no line. My friend has waited over an hr at night before which I don't think it's worth it unless I order online & pick up read more

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Molly Tea in San Gabriel is my go-to when I'm craving bold, floral tea flavors. They specialize in potent floral drinks-my favorite is the Snowy Jasmine, which delivers an intense jasmine punch balanced by just the right sweetness. I also love the pecan topping-it's unique and delicious! My husband's favorite is the White Champaca Milk Tea-another standout. Just a heads up: these teas lean toward less sweetness, which I love, but it might not suit everyone. They offer customizable sugar levels, though! I'll be honest, Molly Tea is very popular and can get chaotic during peak hours. We've waited nearly an hour before, so patience is key. I'm a little crazy-I'll wait for my Snowy Jasmine! My husband, not so much. They're open until 1 a.m., which makes it our go-to late-night spot, especially after concerts. Just note that parking is a hassle-the lot is tiny, so plan on street parking. Overall, if you love floral, artisan-style tea, it's worth the wait-just don't come for the boba. I come for the milk tea, and Molly Tea delivers every time! read more

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Parking: Lot has about maybe 8 spots? but it's usually always taken. Street parking is the only way and it's packed because of all the homes on that street. Interior: Medium size shop but it was insanely packed. Would be great for large groups but studying but not with the crowds. Wait Time: 1-2hr wait after ordering from kiosk (10min). Items Order: 7/10 DanCong Oolong MT $7 - felt like drinking regular milk tea. the tea flavor was there but wasn't WOW 8/10 White Champaca MT $7 - very floral. Solid drink overall. 7/10 Matcha Jasmine Salted Cheese $7.5 - matcha was average, salted cheese was a good addition but nothing special overall molly felt like an average tea shop. not worth over a 10min wait. plenty of boba spots in the area read more

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