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    4.0 (25 reviews)

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    Jason M.

    Why didn't the Sun go to college? Because it already has millions of degrees :D Ok enough with the jokes, time to get Sirius. My wife and I came here on a Saturday. Or was it on a Moon-day? Anyway, it wasn't busy and we didn't have trouble finding a parking space. As I explored the expansive boba menu my eyes gravitated towards an unfamiliar one, sesame milk tea. I was feeling adventurous (I am a Pisces) and got it with 75% sweetness. It was out of this world! It tasted mildly sweet and a bit nutty. I liked the flavor of my wife's (unmodified) Thai tea honey lemon, but it was astronomically sweet. One more sip would have launched my blood sugar level to the moon! As we sipped our drinks we admired the space themed interior. There's three tables for two, a pair of chairs, a bench, and a kids picnic table. Prices are on par with other boba places. Great service! The employee was hospitable and we didn't have to wait a light year for our drinks. Overall, I had a stellar experience at Nova Boba!

    Honeydew milk tea frappe with brown sugar boba and mocha frappe
    Elena R.

    Owner was very sweet and happy to take our order right when they opened! My husband got the honeydew milk tea as a frappe with brown sugar boba. He loves boba and said it was an amazing flavor! I got the mocha frappe and really enjoy it! I love sweeter coffees and the size is great! The store itself was very cute and the theming is well done and matches the cups. We're definitely going back again!

    Lemon tea aka cha manow!
    Lisa D.

    Amazing new boba place in town! They had such a fun menu to choose from. There are lots of fun options for different types of Thai tea as well! You can also make your own and there are different bases? Flavors and boba to add! We tried the strawberry Thai tea and the lemon tea. Both were delicious! And the lemon tea tasted like we were back in Thailand. Very friendly staff and can't wait to go back!

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    Zach A.

    The service was excellent, and the staff we spoke with were very friendly. The interior ambiance is a bit small, but that's expected for a boba shop. However, it had a nice, relaxed atmosphere. The boba was also quite good, and I particularly enjoyed the matcha coco.

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    Brian H.

    This boba spot is ok. It's located at a busy area, just across the street from Epicenter (Higley & Ray) in Gilbert. It is also located next to a pretty decent Thai place, Ta Lew Thai Bistro. The place was pretty compact, were the max capacity of about 20 people. It's pretty clean and quiet, except when you go in and out of their bathroom. The bathroom and door did not have a soft clothes mechanism so when you go in and out of it, the door slams pretty loud. The menu was decent, but it did not one of my favorite flavors, Ube and avocado. I had a sesame milk tea with coconut jelly, my wife had a taro milk, tea, 200% sweetened, with crystal Boba, and my kids shared a strawberry frappe with regular Boba. The sizes were pretty OK, but they put too much ice. It was worth a try being new in the neighborhood, but I think we'll go to our usual Boba spot.

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    Kamolpan T.

    This place has been my go-to boba spot in town with reasonable price and friendly service. And I'm so happy that they added sushi on their menu now! I tried their epics roll and combo tuna with my favorite drink(sesame milk). Everything was delicious. Can't wait to go back and try something else on the menu.

    A.J. C.

    Excellent Thai Tea and they have a ton of Thai tea variations. My favorite is the strawberry jam Thai tea. But all the drinks are good! Staff is so friendly. It's in a great location too!

    Strawberry Coffee Latte
    Leticia R.

    They are new and very friendly. Family owned and Boba is good. Must try will be going again!

    Here's yourI just ordered the beef bowl and sushi, and I was really impressed. The flavors were amazing, and the portions were so generous! I wasn't expecting to get that much food, but it was definitely worth it. They also had boba, which was a great bonus!

    Amazing service. Chill vibes. Yummy tea!!! I've been about 4 times now and never disappoints

    Fresh Milk Brown Sugar with Boba

    I have boba pretty regularly. The boba was definitely old and was not a good texture at all. It tasted like when you leave boba in your fridge overnight, too soft and unpleasant. I do not recommend this place, there are far better options around.

    Thai Tea Strawberry w brown sugar boba and oat milk

    Will be returning to try all the flavors! We just walked in on a whim and were greeted right away! Ordered off the tablet in the front and got a Thai tea strawberry! Best boba drink I've had in Gilbert! I love the way this place was decorated as well

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    Best Coffee and Boba thank you for the great customer service. Sorry for the problem with my brother

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