I would say HechaLou is the perfect balance of strong bold flavor while retaining the taste of the…read moretea. Sweet enough, but not the sweetest. Their house milk tea and osmanthus are my favorite. Go for the milk tea for bolder, stronger tea taste or osmanthus for something lighter and more floral. Their boba is consistently good. I did try the yin yang jelly (black sesame and almond), they taste light and subtle. I'm someone who likes stronger tasting things so I don't usually get it anymore but it's worth the try! There's usually a steady stream of people here and they have tables for you to set up and do your work. Overall, I really appreciate the quality and balance of their drinks. Solid, traditional flavors. Park in the parking structure, it's a little odd but the path is well marked to get to them. I'm glad I don't live in the apartment complex above or I would be coming here all the time!

I have been to this chain twice. The first time I tried to DIY my own drink/jelly combo and it was…read moredisgusting. This time I got the osmathus tea with almond jelly and it was phenomenal. Get a recommended drink until you're a professional.

We came in maybe 30 minutes before close, so some of the drink options were unavailable, which is…read moretotally understandable and means I will definitely have to come back to try! I opted for the green tea and added cheese creamer and boba and it was divine! Their boba is perfectly cooked, with a delightfully chewy and soft texture. The flavor of the tea is nice and floral, which cuts through the creamy cheese foam so nicely. The wait was quick, and the drinks are stunning too. You can order from the screens and the menu is extensive. I would absolutely come here again, and I hope to try the aiyu jelly soon!

YiFang is probably my favorite Taiwanese tea place in tempe! The quality of the drinks is always…read moreconsistent everytime I got their drinks. This time I got the Black Sesame Tea Latte 70% sweet and light ice and it was perfect! The amount of Sesame in the drink was generous, you can taste the sesame in each sip throughout the entire drink. Also got the Black tea latte! The tea flavor was nice and it was different than other places I've had. Love this classic drink. The staff is always nice and everytime I went in there's always available seating. It feels like it's only packed when the asu students are back during school season.

Move in Saturday at ASU, seems only one person was working in the whole shop. Despite minimal…read moreworkforce the Boba was good, tea had a solid flavor. Personally I enjoy using the touch screen to order and customize sweetness, ice, etc. Definitely in the top five for boba places in the Phoenix area. The inside has plenty of seating and places you could study. Free WiFi as well!

This was my first time trying The Alley after hearing good things, but I'm sad it did not live up…read moreto the hype for me. I ordered the strawberry green tea with green tea jelly/less sweet, but it was still insanely sweet. There was hardly any green tea flavor and was like drinking concentrated strawberry juice. My partner ordered the taro milk tea, which was a bit better but also way too sugary.

I'm surprised that I have not written a review for Crafti yet because my boyfriend and I are here…read more(what feels like) every week. The fact that we go so much is an obvious 5/5 stars!! I understand that the 10 photos I've attached are essentially the same drinks, but that is because they're consistent here and it just proves how loyal we are. Our go to order: Apple Jade Tea (add crystal boba) -- my boyfriends gets 25% sweet and I get 50% sweet. It may not be on the menu, but it is available to order! If I don't get the tea, my other option is the matcha latte (sometimes with cold foam). Lychee is/was on their seasonal menu, so I would take advantage of that and order a Lychee Oolong Milk Tea (add lychee jelly). This place is so cute because there are capybaras everywhere. My boyfriend even bought me a flower pillow with a capybara face on it and it is the cutest addition to my WFH space. They sell cute little accessories, stickers and plushies that match the theme of the shop. I wish they sold little appetizers (like popcorn chicken) so I can eat a little snack with my drink! The workers here are always so sweet! And make sure to check-in with your phone number because you can accumulate points and get rewards like $5 off your order.

My boba sistah and I wanted some boba after lunch, and I suggested this place since it was nearby…read more I checked Yelp and wondered why I hadn't reviewed it, since it looked familiar and I thought I had been here before. Turns out I had, but it was for a Yelp perk so I reviewed that particular listing. There are a few parking spots in front and a solid amount of seats inside. A few people were inside ordering, and most of them left after receiving their drinks. I like the capybara theme and the plushies - they were cute. I decided to get their seasonal milk tea, which happened to be the ya shi dancong oolong (translates to duck droppings, lol). It's a lighter oolong and fun fact: comes from the Phoenix Mountain in Chaozhou, China. Definitely appropriate for Arizona. I chose 50% sweeteness, light ice, and added their signature boba. The bobaista was super friendly and welcoming. Once I got my drink, I could taste the faint floral and toasted flavor, which was pleasant. The boba was nicely cooked as well. Although there didn't appear to be much ice in my drink as expected, it did make my drink cold more quickly and watered down the flavor, unfortunately. I'd probably order no ice next time. Their matcha drinks looked pretty and were popular, as many customers purchased them while we were there. I'd probably visit again!

Went there twice this past two weeks. Staff were very nice and the place is very clean…read more I ordered the brown sugar milk tea that comes with the jelly, with 30% sugar and less ice. It was very delicious. I also ordered the taro milk tea with boba. They really made the taro from scratch. It was definitely very different from taro milk teas I had before (especially from those that came from powder). If I ordered it again, I may up the sugar to 50% instead. Given that I already went twice, I will definitely be back to try other drinks!

Best fruit tea I've found in the area! I'm not local but tried a few of the highest rated places…read morewith good fruit tea options. The strawberry green tea was GREAT. Excellent tea quality and fresh fruit made it the perfect drink on a hot day - stands strong even against fruit teas in OC. Biggest complaint is limited toppings. If you have specifics toppings you like beyond the typical boba, you'll likely be disappointed to find they're not available here. Was the lychee jelly for me - it's a tablestake nowadays so wasn't pleased about that. Otherwise, the tea was good...not sure if I'll come back or wait it out until I return home.

With so many choices, how do you decide on which boba place to go to? Well, this one in particular…read moreis a great choice if you like your drinks more milky than tea in taste. They are reasonably priced although I felt like the price difference for the matcha Thai vs Thai milk tea wasn't worth it. The matcha itself did taste good though and I'd love to come back and try their Pandan Matcha. Their boba is consistently chewy and yummy. Drinks are consistent in quality with variety. We showed up late and the person who served us was very kind, patient, and welcoming despite it being close to closing. We were apologetic and grateful. (Thank you to her!). Otherwise, beware of limited parking like everywhere else in Mesa. This location also has an added bonus in that it's open later than a lot of other boba places so you can still fit in that boba run after dinner! We were also impressed that they have options for a 32 ounce so you can REALLY get your cravings satisfied! Overall, a really solid option.

I remember Tastea from their California location years ago when boba was starting to become a thing…read morethere and was excited to see them come to the East Valley after seeing them at food festivals. I was in the mood for snacking and therefore, looking for a boba spot with more than popcorn chicken. Their seasonal hot honey fries caught my eye as I was scrolling through recent menu photos and in we went. They were out of the calamari, and the staff was friendly in cautioning us that the snacks may take a while since there's one fryer and luckily, we weren't in a hurry. We ending up ordering the following: - Jasmine Milk Tea with aloe vera - was quite disappointed to have the aloe vera super mushy. I would have switched it out if I had tried it in stores before leaving. - Fried Shrimp - this was pretty salty to the point I could barely finish these - Hot Honey Fries - seasoning was superb and would come back alone for this! - Popcorn chicken - okay, not much breading to it and therefore, not too crispy, but the sauces helped There is a smile/satisfaction guarantee, and perhaps we should've tried everything before leaving, but that's moreso on us wanting to go home. Unfortunately, phone did not eat first so not much photos taken.

Pretty solid tea shop with a clean interior, good seating, and convenient location. I decided to…read moretry the coffee brown sugar milk this time and was so happy with the default sweetness levels (lower than average) and the coffee strength. My only gripe is that the boba consistently gets stuck in my straw here. Previously thought I ran into an old, sticky batch, but it's been the same way all three times now. However, given that all the drinks I've tried tasted solid -- especially the white peach refresher with oolong tea (SO GOOD) -- I'll still be back. Perhaps with jellies or no inclusions next time :) Xing Fu Tang is still a great place to hang out with friends after a dinner in the area, especially if you're getting the Mensho customer discount! Staff is always nice and parking is easy in the lot.

Xing Fu Tang stands out for their homemade boba pearls. Because they're homemade however, they can…read moreoften be stuck together or even cut too big to fit through a straw, which can make the drinking experience a battle. The pearls themselves are very tasty with a good texture though. It's worth trying! The drinks here are not overly sweet even at 100% sugar level. I prefer less sugar generally (25% at most other places), but you can safely get 100% sugar level here without feeling like your drink is overly sweet. If you opt for less sugar, staff may warn you that it won't be sweet at all unless you get the pearls, which are sweetened by default. If you dined at Mensho Ramen next door, you can get a discount on your drink order at Xing Fu Tang if you show them your receipt. The shaved ice is delicious with the ice being made from frozen sweetened milk rather than only water. An order is huge and you can easily share with 4 people for dessert. The largest tables inside can comfortably accommodate a group of 4. You can easily pull extra chairs over if your group is bit larger. Service is curt, but they're not intentionally mean. There was a mistake one time with my order, so they made my correct drink asap and free of charge.

Been wanting to try this boba spot since last year! Kaws is so dope. Their Thai tea with boba was…read moreexceptional. Service was good. Ambiance is very kawaii and clean.

hard to choose because there's so much selection but i've loved the drinks i've had from…read moreTan Cha

While waiting for our connecting flight, we were searching for mochi and this popped up so we…read moreplanned a trip. Unfortunately they didn't have fresh mochi today. We had boba and coconut cat jelly instead and they were delicious! Ordered on the kiosk and our goodies came pretty quickly. Casual, clean and spacious.

3.5: Sometimes boba places rely too much on syrups and flavorings and Mochi fresh veered that way…read more Nonetheless, they had friendly service and reasonable prices for fruit tea, milk tea and bubble milk- whatever that is! I ordered the Thai milk tea at 0% sugar and less ice and it was not overly sweet. You can order at the kiosk or at the counter. They have a sign that made you think that perhaps unsavory characters come in and try to be served. More of a takeout kind of place. I would return if in the area.

Consistently good sandwiches and pleasant workers. One of the best places to get a vegetarian…read moresandwich in my opinion. Soups are always good too. Relaxed atmosphere with a few outdoor tables. Definitely recommend if you are wanting a good sandwich

I was hoping for better. Sandwich shops are many, but I like a decent sandwich…read more $20 for a half sandwich combo with drink. Oh I thought that was extremely expensive but the combo happens to be soup. Okay so I got the clam chowder. And what sounded like a delightful sandwich. Soup came in a bread bowl and I don't understand the purpose of the bread bowl. Maybe a half a cup to a cup of soup and a big wad of flavorless bread I don't understand its purpose... Maybe a bite of the bread and throw it away. The sandwich was a smokehouse on a focaccia was probably not over an inch thick. It sounded great but there was so little on it all I could taste was the mustard sauce. $20 it's too much to pay for a dinky sandwich and soup. Sorry, I won't make that mistake again. And yes of course I tipped, throwing three bucks in the jar. She told me I could get it without the bread bowl next time. What are you paying $20 for?