BEST TEA #1 AWESOME VIBES Service was so great, I loved how he picked drinks for us!! read more

Saltea Story - Deez Nutz, LATINA BADDIE, VIP, HIT N RUN - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

i love a lot of nutz in my mouth but honestly this was the best experience of them all. YOU HAVE TO TRY this place, open until 2am and the owner is so fun and you can tell he genuinely enjoys his job and providing top tier customer service. read more

Saltea Story - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Great Service. Tony is very welcoming and very persuasive about his menu and trying new drinks! Each time me and my boyfriend have came in we have tried new drinks all in which are amazing. The vibes are chill and amazing. Menu is very funny and refreshing to see such unique names to amazing. read more

Saltea Story - "New #1 Drink - VIP "Very Itchy Puppy" New - Coco_This_Nut (Coconut Coffee - Ice Cold or Blended) - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I roll by here on my bike randomly at night and get drinks and mochi. They have a ton of drinks with funny names and they are really good. Tonight I got their new Latina Baddie. I just know it has peach and lychee. Crazy combo. It's super good. The yellow sweet potatoe mochi is bomb too. Theyre from Japan the owner says. I've tried several flavors now and theyre all really good. It's vegan friendly. I will continue to come back and try more flavors. read more

Saltea Story - Latina Baddie and Yellow sweet potato mochi. - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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My bestie and I were looking to get dessert after dinner and decided on this place. Love how it's open late and there's a huge variety of drinks, gelato, and mochi! Owner is friendly and hilarious. We opted for gelato, but I'm looking forward to trying a drink next time. The gelato was delicious and a perfect light dessert post-dinner. read more

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There is plenty of parking in this area. There's a decent amount of seating inside and can be good for bigger groups. The owner was interesting. He didn't acknowledge us and just stared at us when we came in. When he did talk to us, just as the other reviews mentioned, he mentioned the great reviews and recognitions. He said if we didn't liked the drinks, he would refund it. Overall, the drinks here are expensive and just tasted okay. I got two fruit teas with boba which ended up being more than $20+. You can't really taste the tea, and it tasted more like a really sweet fruity water. There is an extra charge if you use a credit card which I wished the owner would have told us. read more

Saltea Story - YOLO - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Tony Tony Tony! The man behind the business. New name to go live soon. Went last night with friends, and my friend's son got a gelato (which the gelato will be going away soon). My friend wanted a drink, and Tony told my friend Tony knows what drink to get my friend . All my friend had to do was say he wanted something without dairy. After making the drink, the story behind the drink transpired. At the end, he said "I Ain't Your Daddy"! (Note: i do not wanna spoil the story for others. I laughed when I heard it!). My friend let me try some after he tasted it. Pretty good sweet tea flavor with popping and regular boba, among other toppings and flavors. I was going to get gelato since it was going away, but Tony convinced me to get a drink. He asked what type I wanted, and I said smoothie. Tony asked if I liked sầu riêng, and I emphatically said yes. I knew this was gonna be good! After Tony poured the hot boba into the cup to check its legitimacy, he finished up the drink. Sweet and with a hint of sầu riêng, without an overpowering flavor. (Note: let my almost 20 month old try a couple sips at 7p, such a bad idea as he was hyped before going to bed!!). 10/10 would come back again! Thanks Tony for being #1! read more

Saltea Story - sầu riêng smoothie - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Tony is the best. Super funny and nice and his stories behind the drinks are hella interesting. Open late night this hella bomb. read more

Saltea Story - I got the Thai Tit Tea, and Bitch I'm a star. - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Tony does an excellent job letting you relax by narrowing down a drink for you and providing a comfortable atmosphere. This time i was suggested to try out the coffee drink not tonight honey! We also got the cream mochi and soursop gelato. Both were alright, but we really appreciated Tony's entrepreneurial and charismatic energy~ read more

Really great experience at Saltea. Tony, the owner, was super welcoming from the second we walked in and just has a really fun, charismatic personality. There are a ton of great options here, and a lot of the drinks have really interesting names with stories behind them, many inspired by his own customers. Tony actually took the time to tell us some of those stories, which made the whole experience feel a lot more personal and memorable. The ambiance is really chill too. Everything feels clean and well kept, with Buddhist statues throughout the space, good vibes, and a bunch of cool collectibles you can actually buy, including Labubus and other Pop Mart-style items. It gives the place a lot more personality than your typical coffee or tea shop. He's the type of owner who would take really good care of his customers and make sure people leave happy. You can tell he's genuinely dedicated to what he does, and the fact that Saltea is open late makes it even better. Definitely my number one coffee and tea spot around here. Great drinks, great atmosphere, and an owner who genuinely cares about the people who come in. Hermés read more

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Great boba and all the drinks on the menu have a story behind them. Delicious drinks and always a good time at Saltea Story!

I stopped by for a quick dessert. Owner was very helpful in explaining everything was letting us sample. Ice cream was my favorite item here. Everything tasted like made with good ingredients. Fruit flavored ice creams was slightly more expensive than the others. I went for sapodilla which tasted authentic. He mentioned, he will stop this flavor after this month. Honey lavender was the most flavorful ice cream I had. Almond crunch was really good as well. I never liked genmaicha flavor. But this guy made it very well. Finally I went for a mango mochi ice cream, which was excellent as well. Everything was slightly more expensive, but the quality was good. read more

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Saltea Love this guy sm He'll treat you well and always has a story. Make you feel welcomed! read more

Saltea Story - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I went with my friends at 10 PM and had no context of what this place was. Just found it on Apple Maps and went since a nearby dessert place was too busy. I can say now that I have no regrets. Walked inside and Tony immediately greeted us and asked if this was our first time. Telling us about his products and the awards his shop has won was so engaging. The best part: he picks the drink that fits what you like. The story behind each drink is so funny, and his customer service is great. If there is any shop in the plaza that deserves your business, it is this one. I will be back! read more

The owner's super funny and guaranteed we'd love their drinks or we don't pay (obviously we all paid cause the drinks were good). Best thing is that it's not too sweet! read more

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I love that this spot stays open late -- not a lot of places around here do, so it's perfect for those post-dinner cravings. I've seen some reviews saying the owner isn't transparent about pricing, but honestly, that wasn't my experience at all. The pricing was clearly listed right at the top when I walked in. Yes, it is a little pricier than some other gelato places (maybe $1-$1.50 more), but for me it was totally worth it, especially for a late-night treat. If you come every day, sure, it'll add up -- but for a one-time visit or an occasional indulgence, it's perfect. The gelato itself is super fresh, sweet, and packed with flavor. They also have some really unique flavors read more

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best boba / smoothies i've ever had ! perfect customer service Tony is the MANNN!!!! read more

If this app allowed to get a zero stars I would most definitely give it a ZERO, my one star rating is an understatement. This place was expensive as hell for a less than mid drink. The worker at the time told me that his store was known for his drinks. And I can confirm that his drink, "better than sex" not even kidding that's the name of the drink Is NOT better than sex and god I wished I was a virgin. Not even joking we met a group of locals outside of the store and they thought the exact same thing. Listen or don't listen to my review but just know that Im the only real one that doesn't sugarcoat the hell out of this place. read more

Owner is fantastic! Matcha Tiramisu is delicious and taste kicks in immediately. Offered the drink and if we didn't like we would get a refund. I did not expect the level of service from this place. Almost passed by it. Place looks like a nightclub, large tables for group gatherings. read more

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This place is the best come here! They even named a drink for us. Forever love it here! AMAZING PLACE! read more

Saltea Story - The new DG "da grussy" is amazing!!! Also the Earle gray boba tea!! - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Went here in late night to have gelato. The person there seemed to be very arrogant. Showed us reviews and showed rating that they're the best gelato place in the area. Gave us looks at anything we asked and when we sat down to eat it. He said you need to go and can't sit here since he has to mop the floor. We got the tiramisu and honestly it didn't taste good. Won't go there back ever again. Edit: The owner says we took 1 scoop for 3 people, for me I think that is pretty normal when you visit a new place you try it out first then you get more. Money doesn't grow on trees right? Neither do I want to waste the food. We took one and didnt like it either. If the owner wasn't it mood to serve us they should as is nicely not being rude. That how you lose business. Not going there ever and will suggest other people to not go either if they plan on visiting. Word of mouth spreads fast. read more

Came because we wanted a late night dessert. I got their new hit and run hojicha drink and my brother got a custom smoothie. We also got some mochi ice cream! The mochi ice cream was a bit sweet for me but it paired well with the hojicha which has a nice tea fragrance and wasn't too sweet. And my brother really liked his smoothie! They were playing soft music in the background but it was still at a volume where we could talk easily. The server was very nice and introduced us to new drinks to help us find something we might like. read more

Saltea Story on Story Road is truly one of the best spots in San Jose! Everything is amazing across the board--from the freshness and quality of the ingredients to the outstanding service and one-of-a-kind menu. You can tell that every item is prepared with genuine care. Tony, the owner, is what makes the experience especially memorable. His warm, unique personality immediately makes you feel welcome and at home. The hospitality here is just as impressive as the food and drinks. If you're looking for fresh, high-quality food, exceptional customer service, and a unique local restaurant in San Jose, I highly recommend Saltea Story. This place is a hidden gem, and I'll definitely keep coming back! read more

Tony treated us super well despite it being late at night, gave us a good overview of the menu and made me a drink based off the flavors I liked. 10/10 great guy, matcha is good quality. read more

Unfortunately they do not carry mochi anymore which was my original reason to visit. However, I came out with new stories and an appreciation for the drinks here. Tony is a bubbly owner and enjoys sharing stories of his encounters with people. So much passion goes into the naming and taste of the entire menu. Every unique name on the menu has a story and Tony is more than willing to tell you about them. I want to give Tony 1 star because he's not up in Seattle, but apparently that's my problem. Now I'll make the effort to visit when I'm around the bay, typically once a year. Also Sweet Gelato Tea Lounge is open from 5pm to 2am which means Originally drafted this at 3am because it was on my mind and the matcha gave me a kick, or I was just taking in the experience. read more

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Drinks are delicious and tony is awesome to talk to Def trust his recommendations. It's good a lot of sugar isn't added either read more

$19 for a smoothie? Fucking crazy! The price is way too high for what you get. I honestly expected much better, but unfortunately, there won't be a second time for me. read more

Saltea Story - 19$ for smoothie - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Hands down my favorite spot right now! Most boba places are pretty standard, but their fruit teas are on a completely different level--so fresh, super refreshing, and not artificial at all. Also, do not sleep on the gelato! Having fresh gelato at a boba shop is such a game changer, and it's insanely good. On top of that, the owner is hilarious and just super open and welcoming. You walk in for a drink and end up leaving in a great mood because the vibes are just that good. 10/10, definitely coming back way too often! read more

Saltea Story - 2 slow u lose, is the best Vietnamese crack LOL - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Tony was incredibly quick as usual to create a perfect drink! It was our first time trying the matcha coffee. Super savory and enough sweetness, not overwhelming but enough to please! Would get again, thanks Tony! Been stopping by for 6 years now! read more

Saltea Story - Matcha coffee with no boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

When you walk into this place, be careful with the owner's smooth talk. He may recommend some of the most expensive drinks on the menu while bragging about his business. Overall, the drinks are just average, but the prices are ridiculously high read more

Service 10/10 Very friendly and welcoming service, the person in front who I believe is the owner was very patient and took his time to explain the different yummy desserts. My girls loved the mango mochi and their gelato, the matcha banana milk tea as well as the other goodies had a very natural flavor and we could taste each ingredient perfectly. I wish we lived closer to stop by more often it, will definitely be back. read more

i got the "hit n' run" drink and it's pretty good. i rate it 5 stars. absolute cinema

Amazing charismatic owner, the service was great! The durian and mango gelato is very delicious~ He even surprised me with a house special fruit tea, promised if I didn't like it I would have to pay, I ended up loving the drink! read more

Saltea Story - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

First time grabbing a drink at Sweet Gelato in Vietnam Town! I always shop nearby but never had the chance to check it out until now. I ordered a large peach tea with no toppings it was good, light, and refreshing after a long day of Black Friday shopping. They have big booth-style seating areas, plus they carry gelato and the spot is pet-friendly. Nice little place to relax! read more

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The owner asked me what I wanted and I was like yeah I'm feeling a slushie bro, so he was like ok let me make you the VIP. but then I saw the "Hit and Run" which reminded me of how my ex hit me the ran away. Anyways the Hojicha in the Hit and Run was absolutely fire and a great way to lose my hojicha virginity #IHateMyEx #HoForHojicha read more

Saltea Story - Hit and Run - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

One star and the drink was the least of it. Most of my visit was the owner telling me how good his reviews are. Then how funny his drink names are. I didn't ask about either one. At some point he moved on to trashing the other coffee shops around here, which is a weird way to sell me a drink. If your stuff is good you don't need to spend ten minutes on why everyone else is bad. Then the bill. My girlfriend and I never got told what anything cost. He rang us up and had us pay before we saw a single price, and one of the charges was for something he had handed us and called a free sample. We walked out feeling scammed. Read your receipt here, and ask the price before he starts making anything. Also scroll the owner replies below. Same paste job under every bad review with a different name swapped in at the top. Mine will get one too. There are a few other spots within walking distance where you can order a drink and be left alone. read more

Update: the owners response was condescending and passive aggressive. Don't support this scamming small business. There are far better CLEANIER quality shops around the plaza than this one. I was charged a bunch of fees EVEN THOUGH I PAID IN CASH! I also didn't want boba and it was 1.5 and tasted like mop water The owner claims the drinks are high quality, but that wasn't my experience. The drinks are overpriced around $15 for a single drink and the quality doesn't justify the price. Tax is 9% which is crazy, one scoop of boba is $1.50 and then the drink that's disgusting and looks like mop water is $12. It tasted very powdery and were mediocre overall, on the same level as Tapioca Express, if not worse. I visited on a Wednesday around 8:00 PM. It wasn't very crowded, but unfortunately the experience was disappointing. The desserts tasted old and weren't enjoyable. The gelato was icy instead of creamy, and the mochi was dry, powdery, and seemed stale. read more

Came in for gelato and somehow left still craving gelato, and with less money in my pocket. The owner Tony is clearly passionate about his business, which I can appreciate. That said, the experience felt more like a sales pitch than a gelato run. I would've loved a little more focus on what I came in for instead of being guided toward other items. It's a bummer, because I genuinely enjoy supporting small businesses. With a bit more listening and a bit less upselling, this place could be a great spot. I left wishing for a scoop of gelato and a more relaxed experience. read more

Saltea Story - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Great variety of desserts. Gelato, mochi, sorbet, teas, smoothies, there's something for everyone. The owner is super friendly and service is awesome. The best part is they are open late and easily accessible. The menu is full of creative drink names that will make you laugh hard lol. Overall this is a fantastic dessert/tea spot for late night cravings. read more

The food is amazing and the drinks. Amazing. I love the name of the menu items this place is such a vibe. The service is amazing the person at register showed us everything off the menu and showed us top quality things. read more

Saltea Story - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California