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    Pekoe

    3.9 (173 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Brian T.

    Ok boba shop. I got the pretty in pink less ice and half sugar. The boba tasted like it's been sitting too long since boba was watery and expanded. Didn't have a nice chew. The tea was watered down and didn't have much tea flavor. Subtle strawberry flavor. Came during the day and store was empty. Server was nice. Pink booths around the store for seating with a large screen in the middle.

    Video plays with bad music and awkward people on a party boat...  Other than that, nice little boba cafe...
    Dylan S.

    Cool little boba shop with unique flavors. Fun seating area with a comfortable bench and seats that look like hard boiled eggs. Cool video screen with some of the worst music I have ever heard. They show a video of people on a party boat with a DJ trying to act cool on camera. Great views of SF (Alcatraz and the SF skyline) ruined by wanna be's. Oh, no WiFi for customers. Other than that, nice staff and good boba but I wouldn't hang out here.

    Split Cup Pretty in Pink and sugar coat
    Alex Z.

    Love coming to this place, its got this club vibe going on with their huge theater screen playing hit songs and a lounge to sit if you want to chill and drink your boba. Besides that their drinks are amazing and the best part is that if you can't decide which one to get you can always get a split cup and have two totally different beverages. I love having that option specially when I want to try something different, but don't want to opt out of my usual favorite. Service is also great and fast, pekoe doesn't disappoint!

    Pekoe Special
    Milan A.

    Vibe was great but went there for a good boba teas. Unfortunately the drinks are below mediocre. The tea barista was very helpful & quick with the ordedr. Pekoe special was not so special. One of the perk was their late opening though.

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    the best boba i've ever had. i live in oakland and i drive here to get boba so that should say something lol 5/5

    Julia L.

    Came here afternoon after work w coworker. Wednesday. First time trying this franchise. Inside was pretty until you take a closer glance. Very dirty and messy like an after party. I like the big screen but my friend didn't like it. Workers really didn't have much to do except sitting in the back and looking at their phone ... could really clean the place up a bit. I got the foxy brown. Honestly both my friends and my drinks are pretty bad. Very watered down and the boba was not good. I do not recommend coming here. There are better quality boba down the street.

    Melissa P.

    Peak Bay Area ambiance if you're looking for a spot to hang out. Pekoe is iconic for that lively vibe with a club setting, big screens playing festival sets (UMF when I stopped by), trendy decor and cuties working the cashier. The boba and tea is kinda mid unfortunately, the sweetness levels are inconsistent; I always order half sweet, sometimes it's still overly sweet, but sometimes it's way too bitter. They also don't have a good boba to drink ratio. I'm a big boba girl but I always catch myself not finishing the drink when I come by Pekoe. Would come back for the vibes, also love that it's open late.

    Pretty in Pink
    J K.

    Pretty in Pink Judgment: solid B sugar is strong but not overpowering tea is still strong enough to be noticed and it's not terrible pearls are alright they fill up to the top, which is shockingly rare gets legacy points for being *that* spot ice is excessive still tasty even on a full stomach doesn't get tiring to drink or depreciate in quality solid serving size place is a vibe but relatively clean don't go here for a quiet and chill time, just a chill time fast service $6.50 5/2/24

    Left to right: Yellow Mango, Pretty In Pink, Manly Melons (mine).
    KC B.

    My friend took my here because it's her favorite and I see the reason why. I like the vibes and the huge TV that plays music videos. Service was friendly (one employee on a slow Sunday). I ordered the Manly Melons fruit tea: jasmine green tea, watermelon, strawberry, mango, lychee, aloe vera & white pearls. I substituted the white pearls for lychee jelly and it made it better for my taste. Overall, the flavor combination did not miss. I highly recommend this drink.

    Pekoe Special
    Natalie C.

    3.5/5 rounding up to 4 Stars Stopped by Pekoe on a Wednesday afternoon and found it relatively quiet. Given it's vibe is more night-cluby and it's open later - unsurprising as I imagine the crowd isn't quite here yet. Service was very friendly and quick to take my order. They have the split cup boba here - which is FANTASTIC. I really wish more boba shops around did this as well for those indecisive people like me. We got the Pretty in Pink (strawberry milk tea with boba and heart jelly) and Pekoe Special (Earl Grey tea with boba and grass jelly). Both were ordered at half sweet (they don't do less than that) and already incredibly incredibly sweet. Only reason this place lost a star was due to the overly sweet drinks. Both were tasty but just felt a tad heavy / slightly artificial tasting. Definitely hit the spot we were looking for at the time but likely wouldn't be a regular instance since it's a bit much

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    Lucy S.

    Reviewing the fruit tea-- on the plus side, this place had quick service and the mango-star toppings were quite good. However, the fruit tea itself tasted artificial and had no real fruit pieces in it, although in the menu photo it almost seems like there are many fruit chunks. It also had a slightly bitter aftertaste. For the price, I would have hoped for slightly less artificial tasting

    Manly Melons/life's a peach split cup and Pretty in Pink
    Hope L.

    I always love coming here whenever I'm in San Jose as the drinks are always delicious. We got the pretty in pink drink and the manly melons/life's a peach split cup. The pretty in pink is always my favorite as I like the sweet and milky taste of the drink infused with a light taste of strawberries. I also like the strawberry gummies and boba toppings as it's perfectly chewy and pairs well with the drink. The life's a peach drink was okay as lacked the peach flavor and tasted more like tea. Personally wouldn't get that one again but the manly melons one was a high second place for me as it had a sweet and tropical taste which was perfectly paired with the jasmine tea and the agar boba pearls. Would definitely come back to check out other drinks on the menu!

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    Drinks were good the vibe is chill. Service was top tier. Definitely my favorite place for boba.

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    Shu Shia

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    4.3
    (282 reviews)
    4.0 mi

    Best durian drinks I've ever had and the only place I would come for durian drinks! I've gotten…read moresaid drinks multiple times (3-4) so I would say I have a decent sample size! I haven't tried other drinks so I won't comment on those~ Drinks taste and smell like durian, definitely only for durian lovers. There's durian flesh/pulp at the bottom~ The Signature Golden Durian Smoothie is the one I would recommend if you love durian. The Durian Blossom is also very pleasant because it mixes in jasmine tea! The one durian drink I didn't like was Durian Silk Brew (I think this is a seasonal drink) because it included fermented rice. The mix of durian and alcohol/fermentation was too much for my taste buds. Line can be long, there are a few kiosks inside to place your orders and some (usually crowded) tables at the side.

    When we arrived, the kiosks had a little notification that it would take 1hr+ for our drinks to be…read moreprepared. I would definitely keep that in mind that this is a pretty busy place, but I also felt that the wait wasn't as long as estimated. I saw this was a popular place for durian or smoothie-esque drinks. However, I wanted to try other items which was a milk tea and the avocado coffee. I definitely would not recommend these drinks. The tea was not flavorful, and the avocado coffee was okay. This is also taking into the account the size and price of the drinks, which definitely makes it not worth it. I would try to come again to get a more popular menu item.

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    4.1
    (240 reviews)
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    I stopped by for takeout. They have a wide variety of drinks…read moremade with different types of tea leaves, so I'd say this place is great not just for boba lovers, but also for people who genuinely enjoy tea. The food menu was also more extensive than I expected, making it a good spot if you're a little hungry too! Xiangxi Hot and Sour Rice Noodles You can choose the spice and sourness level, so I went with extra sour. I thought it would be small since it's listed as a side dish, but the portion was big lol. The peanuts added a really nice crunchy texture too! Changsha Stinky Tofu It was my first time trying stinky tofu, and wow...the smell was definitely strong and the flavor was super unique. I think it's one of those foods people either love or hate, but it's definitely worth trying at least once for the experience!

    Tried a few different drinks here to see what they hype is about as I always see a lot of people…read morehere when driving by since it's near busy intersection. It's a bit of a mixed bag depending on what you get. The lychee milk tea with 50% sugar and less ice was a 6.5 because you can barely taste the lychee, it was very faint and just tasted like a regular milk tea. The da hong pao milk tea with 25% sugar and less ice was also a 6.5 since it had a really strong herbal taste that I wasn't a huge fan of. The best one was definitely the ceylon cheese milk tea at 25% sugar. It was way more creamy and rich than the others so I'd give that a 6.9.

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    4.1
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    0.8 mi
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    I got the Sea Salt Melon Mist , which I believe is a seasonal item. It's a honeydew oolong tea with…read moresea salt cream on top. It was the perfect sweetness, very subtle and reminiscent of biting into a juicy honeydew. The flavor wasn't overpowering or fake. It really captures the perfect taste of tea and honeydew. You order via self kiosk and the drink got to me within 5 minutes. There are a few tables inside too if you wish to dine in and enjoy your boba. There are also a few food options that I want to try the next time around. Parking was pretty accessible imo. There's a big parking garage by Target or other available parking spots around the shopping plaza. I wish this place wasn't so far from me, but I will be back when I'm in the area!!

    I really wanted to love this place, but my experience ended up being just average…read more The tea itself was decent and refreshing, and the shop was clean with a modern atmosphere. The menu had a nice variety of options, so there was plenty to choose from. That said, the drink didn't quite live up to the hype. The flavor was a bit underwhelming, and for the price, I expected something that stood out more. Service was okay, not unfriendly, but not particularly warm or memorable either. Overall, it's not a bad spot if you're already in the area and craving boba or tea, but I don't know that I'd go out of my way to come back. Hoping they'll fine-tune more flavors or consistency because the place definitely has potential.

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