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    Pekoe

    3.9 (436 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Foxy Brown and Black Dragon
    Carolen M.

    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!

    Split cup
    Joyce T.

    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.

    Nadine Y.

    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!

    Cindy T.

    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.

    Yellow Mango & Foxy Brown Split Cup
    Krisstina C.

    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!

    Uday M.

    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.

    Pretty in Pink, Manly Melons
    Saanvi S.

    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.

    Kawaii
    Lloyd C.

    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.

    Pekoe Special and Pretty in Pink
    Generous Y.

    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.

    Micah G.

    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

    Ann T.

    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...

    Foxy Brown
    Monica O.

    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.

    TMT
    Raymond M.

    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!

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    11 months ago

    This Pekoe is our favorite location! My go to drink is the Foxy Brown! The place is always clean and staff are always nice!

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    Got the matcha/thai milk tea drink, and was very sweet (even for regular sweetness). Taste was also kinda wierd, and overly thick.

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    Ask the Community - Pekoe

    Do you still sell the light bulb cups with the light at the bottom?

    Does this place accept Apple pay?

    Yes. They accept Apple Pay.

    Are they open currently?

    Yes they are

    Is there any way I can place a pick up order? I'm stuck at work most of the time ☹️

    Just wondering do they still do split drinks? because I have gone twice in the past and in both occasions the workers tell me either they "Ran out" or "are getting more split cups soon".?

    Yes they do! I went yesterday and saw a group coming out with them, maybe they only have limited daily? Or try another pekoe :)

    Is there an app that I can download to see my points/reward status?

    Im not sure, you can ask but what I do know is that when u scan you should receive a text message and can go from there

    What reward system do they use?

    Last I've seen they use Square for their rewards system

    Hi are they currently open? I came by 3 different times (all before midnight), but they were not open and there was no sign about updated times during the Shelter-in-place. Online, it always says they're open until midnight. TY!

    I've been to both locations during the pandemic, I even went today, they are both open. You can always call to confirm hours or even place orders ahead of time.

    What time they close?

    Midnight!

    Anyone know the hours?

    10am-Midnight Everyday!

    Is this location open yet? or just soft opening?

    It's open they starts last Friday..! I asked the cashier earlier..!Try it on girl it was a good experience and look for Timothy his really nice very accommodating crew😁

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    Boba Bliss - Mango Sago and Natural Taro Ube

    Boba Bliss

    4.6(141 reviews)
    1.6 miBerryessa, North Valley
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    I really like this spot! The menu isn't massive, but what they have they do well--I am personally a…read morefan of how focused their menu is. I will say that the drinks are on the pricier side; everything her ranges from 6 to 8 dollars, even for the smaller-sizd drinks. This spot is a bit small, but it is well-lit and comfortable to sit in. It's clean and stylish inside, and orders are primarily taken through a standing tablet. It's relatively easy to find parking, even though the lot is somewhat busy, especially right after work. The drinks come out pretty quickly and taste really good, though even their "less sweet" options tend to err on the side of being too sweet. I am usually a bit suspect of matcha or hojicha served by places that mostly serve other boba drinks, but I have tried both the matcha and hojicha here, and I liked both. They don't serve food or snacks, which I don't mind! I would absolutely recommend this spot to others; it's a nice experience and their drinks (at least the ones I've tried) are solid.

    The space is super clean. Love the simple decor and there's is seating…read more Order at kiosk or at the counter. Jasmine milk tea with boba ($7.15), comes in a large 24 oz cup. The milk tea could use more fragrant tea flavor. The tapioca had good chew. The drink was made quickly and the staff were super friendly.

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    TP Tea

    4.0(98 reviews)
    1.2 miBerryessa
    $$

    OK, the first time I tried this place I got the fruit tea and honestly wasn't crazy about it. It's…read morevery tart and sweet. I had to go home and dilute the crap out of it (I got 80% sweet), but the tartness was too much. Then I tried their Taro milk (I usually get this at another spot and it was closed) and it is SOOOO Good. I'm definitely coming back for this again and again. You order via their tablets or if you're having a hard time, there is also someone at the front register to assist. Clean, fast, efficient! Tried the thai tea cremebrulee drink too. It was good but very creamy.

    I've been here twice now, and unfortunately this visit was a disappointing experience. I decided to…read moretry something new--the Lychee Berry Smoothie--but it didn't turn out well. While I generally like strawberries, the strawberry sauce in this drink tasted off. Not sure if it taste bad because it's near the end of the day. I noticed a sign stating that if you're not satisfied with your drink, it can be remade. So I politely asked if they could remake mine without the strawberry since that was the only issue. At first, the employee told me they couldn't remake it without strawberry, which was confusing given the posted policy. I explained again that the strawberry tasted bad and pointed out the sign. Only then did she agree to remake it. Everything else about the drink was fine, and I wouldn't have asked for a remake if the strawberry sauce hadn't tasted spoiled. The interaction just felt unnecessarily difficult and left a bad impression. It was upsetting to end my day with this kind of experience. Honestly, this place isn't my favorite to begin with--I only came because my boyfriend likes it--but after this, I probably won't be ordering anything for myself again.

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    Yomie’s Rice x Yogurt - San Jose - Purple Rice Yogurt

    Yomie’s Rice x Yogurt - San Jose

    3.8(80 reviews)
    1.3 miNorth Valley

    They're getting really creative with the drinks, even adding rice into it lol. I got the strawberry…read moreteagurt & I added purple rice as my topping. My friend got the jujube purple rice yogurt. I didn't think tea & yogurt would mix well, but it's actually pretty good! It's not too tart and you mostly taste the strawberry jam. The purple rice gives it a different texture when you chew, and I'm assuming it's pretty healthy if you compared it to boba. My friend thought her drink tasted ok. It's a nice change if you want something other than boba.

    I've discovered a new drink place to add to my list of favorites. Next time, I'm not sharing the…read moreosmanthus yogurt. It was smooth with a mellow sweetness, even at 100%. The osmanthus syrup complimented the yogurt and gave it some texture. The grape teagurt, on the other hand, is probably not something I'll get again because the grapes at the bottom were too sour and had a weird rubbery, gritty texture. I'm looking forward to trying the honeydew yogurt drink next. They have a lot of unique drinks that I haven't seen elsewhere. I appreciated that when my drink came out a little short, the server made more so that it would fill to the top. And I appreciated that the register asked me to join their rewards program after paying instead of there being a nondescript sign somewhere away from the counter that would surely lead to me kicking myself for not seeing it after spending a lot. The reward is $8 off for spending $100.

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    Yomie’s Rice x Yogurt - San Jose - Mango Teagurt 芒果果茶酸奶 (left) + Yomie's Purple Rice Yogurt 有酸奶 (right)

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    7 Leaves Cafe - Green Thai Tea

    7 Leaves Cafe

    4.0(1.3k reviews)
    0.1 miNorth Valley
    $$

    Literally the only coffee I drink…read more If you know me you know I live life as an uncaffeinated lady. I rarely have caffeine, and if I do it is mostly matcha/chai. For me to have a coffee means it is excellent. 7 leaves is excellent. The first time I ever had 7 leaves was in Los Angeles. I don't know what branch but it had a drive through, which was lit. I was with my aunt and uncle who know I don't drink coffee, and they peer pressured me into getting a house coffee. I am so grateful they did . Creamy, sweet, with the salty cream top. Absolute nectar of the gods. If you hate sweet coffee this is not for you. But if you are an aspiring diabetic in terms of sugar consumption, then this place is heaven. I was so happy to get my signature- house coffee with boba. The boba is tender and good quality. Not the best boba in the world but solid. The coffee, ohhhh the coffee. It literally brought me back to life- I had been awake since 1 am for my fuckass day of travel and quest to get to California to get yelled at. If you're on the verge of a crash out, get the coffee. You'll probably still crash out but at least you have a delicious drink.

    This is the first 7 Leaves location in San Jose that opened about 7 years ago!…read more I frequently mobile order from here during work hours. As always, their mobile app ordering system is fully functional and easy to use. You can order with Apple Pay and rewards points. Stopped by to do some work on my laptop on a weekend afternoon. The furniture has shown signs of wear and tear in comparison to the other locations. Most tables are rocky and have pieces of paper/cardboard to stabilize it. Countertop stools are missing from the counter area. Sprayed graffiti on the window and sticky caramel spillages outside the entrance were not cleaned up. Store has more of an ambiance to hang out with friends. Music choice wasn't disruptive. Not really a good place to do work in comparison to other locations due to noise level of other guests. There's also 4 Wi-fi networks to choose from and none of them worked except for Berryessa Square, which was super slow. Staff was friendly and quick with service. Drinks are consistent with other locations. Will be back for just picking up drinks. There's better locations to go to for working on a laptop.

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    Best Thai tea I've had! The pearls are yummy and staff is always nice.

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    Co Ba Dessert Tea & Coffee

    Co Ba Dessert Tea & Coffee

    4.5(433 reviews)
    4.8 miNorth San Jose
    $$
    Kitchen open late
    Happy hour specials

    Delicious Vietnamese desserts. This visit was a flight of 3 different chè. Delicious. Our favorite…read morewas the Ha Long Sunset: pandan jelly, red pearl, young coconut, lychee, palm seed, longan, jackfruit, and coconut milk. Yum! Also, the interior is lovely. The large mural of a stunning Vietnamese lady just makes you smile.

    Yum yum yum! I got the Ha Noi Mist and pandan waffle. The waffle was great - the coconut pieces…read moreinside and coconut sauce were such a nice touch. For me the che was the star though. Each ingredient tasted fresh and added a different texture. I would definitely get the Ha Noi Mist again. I ordered online and I was grateful to see the pricing was the same. Pick up was super easy. I opted for ice on the side because I wasn't having my che until later, but unfortunately the ice froze into one big chunk in my freezer so I might just have them put the ice in the drink next time. I think price might be the only sticking point. The che is about 50% more expensive than Bambu or other Vietnamese dessert spots. I can absolutely see why their products are more expensive and totally think the quality of their dessert drinks surpass Bambu or similar dessert cafes. At the same time I have to acknowledge that I can order a che ba mau at another dessert spot and have my craving satisfied for less money. For me, this makes Co Ba a special treat that I wouldn't be able to have all the time.

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    Ha Long Sunset

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