I like the environment here. It's dark so it feels like a night club with modern hip-hop and R&B playing in the background. The drinks also each have cool names. Sometimes I don't even read what the drinks have in it. I'll get it because it sounds cool. I've yet to have a bad drink so picking drinks based off of names has worked out so far! read more

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TLDR: get at least half sugar to avoid the watery drink taste. Toppings are the best thing about the drink, but steer clear the semi-hard boba. Service was fast enough and there are plenty of (standing) tables. It was pretty quiet in the afternoon. (Though I imagine gets busy at night since it's open till midnight every day, let's goooo) Pretty in Pink: 3/5 Strawberry milk tea with strawberry heart jelly and honey boba. I got 0 sweet and it tasted really watery--could not taste the tea at all. The strawberry was there but could not mask the wateriness of the drink. Honey black pearls slightly hard to chew, not soft how I like it. The best part was the strawberry heart jellies. PomStar: 3/5 Pomegranate and exotic melons with mango star jelly and aloe vera. Again, toppings were the best part of the drink. I did not like the melon taste, think it would have been at least a 4/5 if the melons were excluded. read more

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I LOVE MANLY MELONS THIS IS MY FAV BOBA PLACE EVER. I only come here for boba and don't like any other place. I will never get tired of this place. Love them so much !! read more

Again, we're exploring San Jose for boba spot as I'm not a little further south for work. But I've been wanting to try Pekoe (though I think we tried it once before at a different location...maybe), so we went ahead and tried it. In short, the boba as hard, the drinks were interesting but don't think we'll be coming back. L O C A T I O N Pekoe is located in a small plaza with dedicated parking that's shared with the other establishments. I did easily find parking but I could imagine it being hard to find parking during peak times. I N S I D E There are some seating areas which is nice. But it was pretty dead and basically a kiosk to order your drinks. No one was at the front as I'm sure they were in the back making the drinks. M E N U They had a variety of drinks with some special naming conventions. The drinks start at $6.50 and you can do a split cup so you can try more than one drink but it will cost a dollar more. But primarily drinks are milk teas and fruit teas. I kind of wish they just had standard milk teas and you can add your own toppings. Maybe there was a way to do this but nothing stood out when I was ordering at the kiosk. I got a Black Dragon which was an oolong with grass jelly and my hubby got the Foxy Brown which was a brown sugar milk tea with honey black boba. I got to taste his boba and it was so hard. He was like, maybe it's al dente...no this was not cooked thoroughly. My drink tasted chocolatey which I didn't mind. It was an interesting oolong taste profile. The grass jelly was fine. S E R V I C E Kiosk was fine. Easily paid by credit card. Drinks came out in a timely manner. O V E R A L L Although I didn't mind my drink, I wouldn't go back for the boba itself. The drinks were fine but when bobas start to be almost $7 a drink, there's just other options that I would prefer with menus that are a little more flexible. But I would say try them out still and decide for yourself! read more

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Came here today for the first time. I had a large order for my team at work and we were able to order ahead online. It was close by and they had all our drinks ready by the pickup time which was 10mins after we placed the order. They were out of two of the drinks and called me to select substitutes. I orderes the French chicks coffee drink and it was pretty good. I wish it was a little stranger but I would order it again. All 13 drinks were correct and it was packed up well. And the staff was nice too. I recommend their business! read more

Pekoe - French chicks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

My favorite drinks from Pekoe are always Manly Melons and Pretty In Pink. My decision on which to get depends on if I'm going for just a tea, or something with milk that day. I personally don't like going for the split cup because I feel like it's not worth it. Make sure to point out if you want to adjust ice or sweetness, because.. the service is meh. The staff doesn't seem to ask and default to 100% sweet, extra ice. Service is quick but the staff definitely do not seem like they like their jobs. There's a decent amount of seating inside but small, with loud music playing so I wouldn't say much of a place to hang out. Lots of parking outside, but also surrounded by other small businesses. read more

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Stopped by Pekoe and tried the Pretty in Pink, which was light, refreshing, and well-balanced. It wasn't overly sweet, and the flavors came together nicely, making it an easy drink to enjoy. The shop has a clean, modern vibe, and service was quick and efficient. Prices felt reasonable for the quality, and the menu has a good variety if you're looking to try something different from the usual milk teas. Docking one star only because it didn't completely blow me away, but it's still a solid boba spot that I'd happily come back to. read more

Haven't had Pekoe in a long time! Didn't realize there was one in this plaza (sharing same parking as King Eggroll). I ordered my usual drink at other boba shops. Passion fruit green tea, with boba, and half sugar. $6.50 + $0.95 for boba...definitely on the pricier side. All in all, good drink...but for the value, I might look to go elsewhere. Should be able to find parking in the plaza without an issue. read more

Split cup for $7.75, which is a good idea for those who can't decide. We had the split cup yellow mango and pretty in pink. Both are just mediocre. We also ordered taro taro, it's just okay. Over all the drinks are mediocre, they're popular maybe because they open till late night on Saturday. read more

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Whenever I'm in the area I always come to Pekoe to grab my dose of boba. I love their flavors and the various unique names they have for each drink. I usually get the kawaii and add on some extra toppings. Service here is usually quick which is why I love coming here. The quality of their toppings are usually fresh and I can easily change my sweetness here. Lots of seating inside so if you have a big group there's a chance you can sit down. The ambience is very chill which is nice and I like that it's usually pretty clean inside. Recommend coming to Pekoe and trying out their boba if you can! read more

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Pekoe definitely has been in my rotations whenever I'm craving boba. I haven't had it in almost a year but when I did get, the consistency is the same! I got the white winter and it has the perfect amount of sweetness. I got my dad the Thai tea whities (funny name), and my boyfriend got the taro which we both didn't like 1/5.. it really didn't taste like taro.. other then that drink which we won't get again the other ones are great. Parking is a bit small / tight if you go and it's super busy in the day. read more

Pekoe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

When I'm in the area, I like to pass by this place because they offer split cups! It's perfect to try new drinks or to share with someone else. Their drinks are consistent and their boba is a soft texture. It can get busy at night but their staff is fast with taking orders and making drinks. I would recommend trying if you're in the area! read more

Pekoe - Yellow Mango & Foxy Brown Split Cup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Really appreciate how they allow for split cup drinks, so you're more willing to try something out of your comfort zone. Of the two drinks (four total flavors), three of them were very good, with the pandan being the highlight. They were busy so the drinks did take a while to come out. However, they were able to accommodate a small modification even after we submitted our order. read more

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Stopped in to get my milk tea fix. Matcha Man: Matcha Latte w/Strawberry Cream. Nice smooth matcha, but you can taste the strawberry flavor clearly. A nice drink. (pictured) Mario & Luiy-chee: Organic lychee w/lychee bits. Flavorful and sweet, like eating the real fruit. Manly Melons: Mango, lychee, strawberry, watermelon, w/white pearls and aloe vera. Refreshing and flavorful with all those different fruits in this drink. It's one of my favorites. read more

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My banana matcha tasted so weird with too much syrups and too sweet, not recommend for matcha drink read more

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Walked in and it was empty, including no one standing at the front (only showed up after hearing us walk in), which was a little weird. Service was very quick and I really appreciated that. Loved how toppings were included in the price, especially the little heart jellies! I should've asked for less ice, once reaching the halfway mark it became apparent that there was too much and I started getting ice chunks up my straw too. The bathroom was very clean but extremely cold for some reason. read more

Pekoe - Pretty in Pink, Manly Melons - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I used to come here a lot before the pandemic and I must have gotten hundreds of drinks here over the years. I have always gotten the Just Dew it half sweet. It used to be perfect and consistent, but lately the quality has gone downhill. I got one today and it was overly sweet. The last time I was here was about a month ago and the half sweet wasn't sweet enough. I think it's still enjoyable, but you just never know what you're going to get. It's always so dark, with super loud music and no one is there. For a while, there was also no one at the register to take your order and you had to order yourself and if you encountered any issues, good luck getting someone to come out to help. read more

New to the San Jose boba scene specifically but no stranger to San Francisco. Props for opening later than other spots but the atmosphere is strange with club vibes while being very small and limited inside. Also way too sweet, which is my biggest complaint. Definitely gives me high school hangout vibes so I would have enjoyed it much more years back. Pekoe Special - way too sweet at 50% sugar and there's no 25%/30% option. Not sure if they even bother adjusting sugar but I wouldn't want to even try 100%. Tea was okay but hard to distinguish from all the sugar. Boba has a fair chew but no flavor. Grass jelly was great but stand Pretty In Pink - similar to above, way too sweet. While there's a floral taste from the jasmine, the sweetness takes full control. Would rather drink a milkshake if I wanted this level of sugar. read more

Pekoe - Pekoe Special and Pretty in Pink - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

One of the fewer boba places that are opened later at night in the area. There's the option to order for pick up or just order there. I guess with the later hours, the boba places had a lot of people there hanging out, but service was efficient enough and there was only 1 other person ahead of us. The decor makes it look like a fancy late night club or bar with the mirrors and modern look to it. I ended up getting the Melrose, which is a cold brewed Pekoe rose tea with fresh watermelon juice. I was informed that they were out of watermelon chunks which was fine with me. I got this at 50% sweetness. The tea started off alright with a strong floral taste and slight sweet after taste of watermelon. However after a couple more sips it started tasting artificial and almost medicinal. Might have just been a poor order choice on my part... read more

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We came in on a Saturday afternoon and the place was empty. I wondered if they were even open. The music was on full blast so okay there must be someone in here. We ordered via kiosk after browsing over a busy menu (funny names!), and waited for our drinks. Hopeful someone (or something) is making them. Tables were dirty, crumbs on and under the table which tells me there were customers after all. Alas, a live person came out with our drinks. She didn't talk though. I know it was obvious the drinks were ours since we were the only ones there. A hello back or you're welcome in return would have been nice. We liked the drinks inspite of this. read more

Pekoe has been hyped for a very long time, and honestly, I do agree with the hype. What I really look for in boba places is their unique drinks, and they have many! I could not decide which of their fruit teas I wanted to order, but I found out that they have cups that are split in half, so you can get two flavors - very smart to cater to people who can't really decide between flavors. I ordered the Manly Melons and Mario and Lui-ychee, and I absolutely loved them. I liked the addition of lychee bits on the Mario and Lui-ychee drink - definitely added more authentic flavor and texture compared to traditional lychee jellies and boba. The Manly Melons were very interesting with the mix of various fruits - watermelon, lychee, mango, and strawberry - which provided a delightful and refreshing taste. The store is quite small, and this place is very popular, so you'll find yourself waiting in line during peak hours - also likely a longer wait for your drinks to be made. Despite the wait, I still highly recommend visiting Pekoe for their unique selection of drinks. read more

Pekoe - Manly Melons - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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This place isn't as crowded as other places and there's plenty of parking. The drinks don't take too long to come out either. You can also order online. I like how they have the split cups here as well. The workers are friendly. Plenty of variety in their drinks. Their drinks are pretty sweet so the 0% sweetness is good enough for me. Their boba isn't bad. They use the smaller shaped ice here but I prefer the normal size ice. My favorite drinks here are the manly melons and kawaiii. read more

Pekoe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Love it here! Boba 10/10 would be back!!!!! Got 4 different drinks for my fam and all were good. Only came here once but my cousin comes often that's why she recommended. 10/10 would come back read more

Pekoe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Pomstar at 50% All the drinks come with add-ons and I appreciate the commitment & confidence in that. I tried to get 75% sweetness-- I don't know why, because I usually ask for 50% sweetness when I order boba-- but my server told me they only do 100% and 50% and 25%(?) at Pekoe. I asked for 50% and my drink came out way too sweet. It is possible that the server felt bad I couldn't get 75% so they tried to secretly DIY it for me... which I appreciate, but never again please... Not a fan. It is a late-night boba joint so there is always a possibility of coming here, so I would get 25% sweetness if I were to revisit. read more

Pekoe - PomStar 50% - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Beyond sweet and doesn't live up to its usual flavor. My first time coming to this location. I prefer the one on white rd and Aborn. read more

Pekoe - Foxy Brown - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I tried the TMT and found the taro flavor to be subtle, not as strong as I'd hoped. However, the bobas were spot on--soft and chewy, not hard like at some other places. Customer service was decent, though there was no greeting. Ample parking, but it's always packed. The establishment itself is small, could probably fit around 20 people. One highlight was their music playlist, which I really enjoyed! read more

Pekoe - TMT - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Love the ambiance for this Boba spot! Came here last night with my friends and they were quick with getting the drinks out. Staff is friendly and they also have an iPad to order on so you could take more time to look at what they have. I would say some drinks are hit or miss but it really all depends to peoples preferences so that's something to keep in mind. I got the French chicks drink which is more of a coffee and it was actually so good! Had to order it since I still have to drive an hour back home and I genuinely like coffee so it was definitely worth trying over here. Another thing I like about this place is how it's a late night spot because I love being out at night and pekoe just never disappoints! read more

I've heard about Pekoe for years and finally got to try it. This location is cute, easy to park at, and has high tables if you wanted to dine in. The staff is also nice and it's a very clean space where music is playing and you don't need to ask the staff what song is playing because the tvs lets you know. Haha. They have many fruit tea and milk tea options and one of the best parts about pekoe (and what would prompt me to return) is the split cup. If you're indecisive, this is a win because you can get (almost) whatever your heart desires. I say almost because I believe there are some drinks you can't get in there. One thing I would warn though is that while customizable, the drinks were a bit sweet for me. I got half sweet but since many of the fruit teas come with jellies (that I think are in a syrup before they are put into orders) that would increase the sweetness regardless. Maybe I'm just sugar sensitive, lol!! Next time I plan to get no sweet to really put this to the test. Until then, SYOY! read more

Pekoe - Split Cup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Late night binge tea with friends. Food; I got a split cup. -Emerald cup, sweet lychee bits that clench your thirst. It's a refreshing drink. -California Crush, strawberry drink with strawberry bits. It's a refreshing beverage. -Both drinks are $7.50. Both have that Chick-fil-a style of ice. It's a nice crunch. Service, They're a quick place, making your drink accordingly and has enough volume to be heard in music. They gave me a ticket to get my drink. Mine is #25(wow my age, I'm getting old), regardless of receipt type. It's a good touch and hear you on first try. Ambiance, It's a popular franchise. There is a reason why, they do it right. The music is modern and your want to about with your friends. You're able to get seating. There is plenty of space to sip a drink. The trash can near the exit a little thing, that makes it easygoing. Parking is good, as there is plenty for most cars. Getting in there is a dip. I would recommend. It's the nicer places and more popular places. Doesn't feel over done. Will go back. read more

Pekoe - California Crush, Split Cup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Pekoe is by far my favorite bubble tea place in the bay area. And now they have 3 locations! This is a convenient one for me whenever I'm back in the bay. It's a really hype place with bright colors, pristinely clean shop and cute lounge area. The staff here is always so friendly and so quick with the drinks. The names of the different drinks are all so fun and creative. LOTS of different flavors and styles and they're all good! Some of my favorites are...Pretty in Pink, Thai Tea Whities, Manly Melons, and Kawaii. The teas are all so sweet and refreshing. And you can also customize it. Another great perk is the option for a split cup so you can have two different styles with one cup! One minor downside is that their cup sealant machine sometimes malfunctions so they have to substitute the tops with lids, which isn't as secure. That's more of a technical complaint, but all in all, Pekoe is definitely a five-star business. read more

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i get their "pretty in pink" drink. it's overly sweet, but that's what i expect whenever i get it lol. it's nice that they open late night. my expectations are pretty low, and it's not the worst late night boba spot i've been to. the area can be a bit sketchy to be alone in at night. read more

Pekoe is that "I know a spot place" if you get what I'm talking about. Although it can be over hyped I will say their drinks still don't disappoint. I've gone to most locations but I always go to this one. Just be careful going at night because it does get pretty packed. But even when it's at its busiest they do make their drinks fairly quick so you won't be waiting long. read more

Pekoe - Mario and Lui-Ychee and Foxy Brown w/o boba - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

If I wanted sugar in a cup, this is the place! I like their Foxy Brown, but I always have to get it in 25% sugar because it's comparable to other places with 75% sweetness. It's like 100% sweetness is 200%. Ironic how this is named after tea leaf grading when you can't even taste tea. I'll give them credit for their creativity on drinks and their respective names. But, like, I wish I could actually taste the flavor and not have to worry about diabetes in a cup. Drinks come out quickly, but the vibe is definitely grab-and-go. read more

This boba place is super small so not much room to hang out or sit. I got a matcha drink with pudding and it was okay. It was fairly large especially given the price which I liked and the service was quick. The flavor was good, but a bit too sweet for me, which is why I probably wouldn't return. But it was good for what it was in my opinion. Parking lot is kind of small for how many stores are there but I haven't had a problem with parking thus far. read more

Pekoe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

What a great find! I've only been to the other Pekoe location in Evergreen many years ago. I'm glad there is this location closer to my house. I ordered their signature Pretty in Pink drink - half sweet and less ice. Usually, I order 70-80% sweet when I get boba, and I found half sweet at this location to be just right. This drink was so good! I love strawberry, and I love strong tea flavors. There is something about this drink that just hit the spot. I also love how they have strawberry heart toppings with the boba pearls in here. It is a small touch but adds some nice character to the drink. I ordered 3 drinks with my sister, and they came out promptly. I personally was not a fan of the seating here, as the benches were high and the ridges in them made sitting uncomfortable. However, maybe this shop is intended to be more of a grab-and-go place. One of our drinks was not sealed completely, so my sister spilled some of it when shaking it at home. Overall, though, the drinks here were really good, and I hope to try their other flavors in the future! read more

Pekoe - pretty in pink - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Decent spot. Don't come here often, not a lot of people there either or at all when I went. The seating arrangements are cool, but impractical so I understand why not a lot of people hang around. The store is at least bright from the inside though, so I'll give them that. The drinks themselves are pretty good. Got the Pretty in Pink. Service is alright. $6.5 for a drink that typically already comes with 2 toppings that can you feel free to substitute is a nice selling point though. read more

This place is a chain and have some interesting flavors. The staff was quick and I got the manly melons. It was very refreshing and the cup was a big size. There's toppings included already which I enjoyed. The place is a little small but it's decent and great if you want something to drink and around the area. read more

Pekoe - Manly Melons - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

The drink came out quick, not necessarily the biggest fan of the inside, the mirrors are cute but the skinny tables made it feel like I was at the dmv waiting for my turn. The kawaii was very sweet, too sweet for me. read more

Pekoe - Kawaii - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Great drinks, nice workers, fast service! There is a private parking lot, sometimes a bit crowded due to a busy plaza. Chairs and benches inside the store to sit while you wait. Nice music playing makes for a cool ambiance. Been going to Pekoe for years because the drinks are so good! read more

First timer for myself and husband. Met a couple of business partners here in the evening. Located in a plaza- next door to 7/11. Before we walked in, there were bright tv's (quite a few) playing music videos. It looked like a club inside. Lots of beautiful lights and a few standing tables. I ordered the, Let the man-go. Pretty good. We loved the names. I wish I could remember what my husband had- he did say it was pretty good. This spot is different from the other boba spots. Too bad they're all located in the South Bay. Planning to come back and try their other drinks. It wasn't too busy when we arrived. After being there for 10 mins. There was a rush of folks that came in- over 20 people. We were told the place can get pretty busy. read more

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