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    Poppa Bear Boba

    4.8 (55 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Specialty fried rice
    Alexis R.

    Our little family really loves Vietnamese food. We often drive all the way to temple for our favorites when we're craving it. But the we found THIS LOVELY PLACE My friend and I were after some nice refreshing spring rolls & peanut sauce, and I saw Poppa Bear Boba for the first time on Yelp. So we decided to stop in. The inside is simple, but very cozy, and super inviting! There is a shelf with stuffed animals and board/card games to play. The teas here were incredible. I got the sunset cliffs tea, and now catch myself wishing I had it on tap cause it is so so good. They even have caffeine free option that's can be made with zero sugar, which was fantastic for my toddler who wanted "Juice"! The food was so comforting, delicious, and exactly what we needed on a hot day! We tried both the chicken spring rolls and the pork spring rolls. They're huge portions and just packed full of refreshing veggies. The peanut sauce was a little underwhelming (and the only reason this isn't a 5 star review... I love peanut sauce ) but still went very nicely with the spring rolls! We also ordered the specialty fried rice for my kiddo, and the lemongrass patty Banh Mi. This banh mi was nothing any other I'd ever had before. It may have been my favorite one I've ever had... I'm just so sad that I later learned you can get a dipping soup to go with it! The young gal behind the counter was very helpful, friendly, and full of information that helped us decide what we wanted to try. Seriously. This place is incredible and I can't wait to bring my family back.

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    Angela W.

    In Waco for work with two coworkers and we decided to try Poppa Bear. The menu is limited but everything on it is amazing! Between the three of us we ordered almost everything on the menu! I had the broken rice and loved it! My coworkers raved about their meals as well. I believe it was the owner that helped guide use on the menu and stopped by to make sure we were happy with every thing! When in Waco we will definitely be back! I highly recommend everyone to give Poppa Bear a try!

    Beef Pho, Boba and Chicken Bowl
    Yazmin A.

    Great Authentic PHO in Waco? Yes, please. Pho was packed with flavor, the right amount of beef and noodles, garnished perfectly with green onion, white onion and a heaping side of bean sprouts, basil and jalapeños. Best in Waco. Place also offers great Boba in all kinds of flavors. Kids really enjoyed the different shaped Boba and flavor options. Tried the Beary Peachy and Mango Tea with Star Jelly Boba. Did not disappoint. So happy to have this place on the Waco food scene.

    Some of the pork as too burned to eat
    Kelly K.

    I found this place on Yelp. I got there around noon as there was only one other customer. The ambiance was unexpected though fine. Clean tables... I didn't see any Vietnamese people working in the place. Boba tea was strange on first sip as it is any iced drink but I got warm tea through the straw!!! So not made correctly. Ice melted too soon because they didn't cool the tea beforehand. Flavor was fine but for $4.75 I was disappointed. The dish was pretty good just was disappointed that the pork was warmed up not freshly grilled and there were some badly burnt pieces and some very sinewing pieces. If I had not paid extra to add shrimp I would've have had enough meat to eat with all that I threw away. Flavor was ok but the grilled pork was less lemon-grassy than what I am accustomed to. Good meal but couldn't have been better. Lunch was 20 dollars so a bit pricey for what I got served.

    Spring roll, fried egg rolls, pho chicken, coconut milk tea, Thai tea
    LuChana A.

    Visiting my hometown and went to this awesome venue with lots of space and comfy seating.This place was amazing! The food was fresh and tasty and the customer service is 10 stars.

    Broken Rice weekly Special!
    Brenna R.

    Everything about this place is top notch. Food, boba and service cannot be beat in the area. The staff is welcoming and the owners are there all day everyday to ensure the quality of what's going out! Tonight, I ordered to plates to go and the owner came over and opened both containers to ensure they were the quality she expected. The boba? Incomparable. They have a gift of keeping it chewy, never too hard or over cooked. As a boba lover, I've tried boba all over the country and genuinely this is my favorite. Love the quant nature of the restaurant as well, they have super comfy chairs, free wifi, and good lighting which allows me to get some work done while I hang out. Cannot say enough good things about this place, I tell everyone I see to go here so if you're on the fence- just go.

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    Danny N.

    This is an awesome boba place in Waco! The place looks really cute inside and they have a huge bear. The drinks are great and my wife and I were a big fan of the mango slushie. It would be perfect for a hot summer day. I would definitely recommend this place! Lots of parking in the area.

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    I grabbed some dinner from this restaurant. I got the broken rice plate with a Wide - A - Waco drink from the specialty drink menu. The staff was attentive and very friendly. The atmosphere was very relaxed and friendly.

    Tiger milk tea with regular boba
    Bridgette L.

    Very cute boba cafe, I ordered the tiger milk tea with regular boba and was a delicious treat. The boba pearls were perfectly chewy texture and the milk tea wasn't too sweet or bitter but a great balance in between and was exactly what I was craving. The workers were very friendly and the menu had a lot of variety, the specialty drinks looked yummy so will definitely come back to try those.

    Beef pho
    Lucinda Y.

    Very delicious pho-- the broth is so flavorful with deep beef flavor and spices ! My husband had the chicken bowl. Both dishes were packed with flavor. Nice simple menu. I also tried the taro tea and it was very nice. I highly recommend this local Waco business! Staff were very quick and friendly. They brought the food out pretty fast . Very relaxed .

    chicken bowl is top left, broken rice on top right, and grilled pork bowl is on the bottom. red guava tea with lychee star jelly!
    Sharon L.

    Waco's newest hidden gem! Whether you're new to trying boba / vietnamese food, or you grew up with it, you will love what Poppa Bear has to offer. Not only does everything taste amazing, but the customer service is wonderful. I also like the theme/aesthetic concept. This is a family-run business that makes you feel at home. I would be a regular here if I was a Waco local. Give them a try! In the photo, the chicken bowl is top left, broken rice on top right, and grilled pork bowl is on the bottom. Seriously crave-worthy. The drink is the red guava green tea with lychee star jelly - 50% sweet. All delicious!

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    Wonderful food, best boba in Waco (IMO), and the sweetest people working there. The atmosphere is so relaxing and encourages conversations.

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    Thank you for stopping by, Bridgette! We hope to see you again!

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    Fantastic Pho. The best in Waco in my opinion. Really happy with this restaurant. Probably eat here twice a month.

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    This is easily the best pho in the Waco area. The owner is extremely friendly. 8 hour bone broth is all you need to know.

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    Amazing food and service!! I love the beef pho and egg rolls. I have to stop by every time I'm in Waco!

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