I'm surprised that this place is still around since TP tea, TasteTea and Macu is across the street. We went last Saturday and it was empty at 12. We ordered the calamari heads and popcorn chicken. The calamari was super good, but it took about 15 minutes to come out. The popcorn chicken was horrendous, straight up batter and crumbs that took about 22 minutes. See the photo below. We're never coming back. They also don't have napkins, utensils, skewers or anything for their customers... Do not order the popcorn chicken from here, it is a big disappointment and a huge waste of money. A couple came in while we waited for food and they left because the cashier never came out after we ordered food... read more

Simpletea - Do not buy the popcorn chicken, literally battered crumbs and unseasoned. We tossed this into the trash after eating 1-2 pieces. - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

The place has good AC! They do their best to keep the environment cool and the workers here are friendly. The menu is limited but I liked my Thai Milk Tea! Service here is nice! Lady is able to make adjustments to drinks if you don't like them. read more

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I came here on an early Saturday afternoon needing a sugar fix.  The place was very quiet (though the rest of the shopping center was, too).  I ordered a Lychee Bliss drink (jasmine green tea with lychee pisces and jelly), which came very quickly as I was the only customer.  The drink hit the spot and gave me what I needed to keep going the rest of the day.    Unlike other boba tea places, the drink menu is fairly sparse, with some teas, coffees and smoothie options.  They do offer a few hot snacks (calamari, popcorn chicken, fries and waffles), though I wasn't hungry to try anything.  And I was not given an option to adjust the sweetness and ice level of my drink.  There is plenty of seating inside with a TV playing music.  The bathroom was listed as "out of order."  Plenty of free parking available in the shopping center. read more

The store is located in the Safeway and 24 hr CVS Shopping Center, next to Valerio's City Bakery. Service: Cashier was friendly, patient, and polite. Welcoming all customers who came in. She also explained the sizing of the Popcorn Chicken and the Fried Calamari Heads. They both came in a sizeable snack paper bag. Hong Kong Style Milk Tea - I chose not to get boba. I know...isn't that the point to see if their drinks or boba is any good!?! The tea was good, but it didn't have that familiar HK Milk Tea taste. Next time, I will get a drink with boba. Fried Calamari Heads - deep fried, crispy, and tasty. They are lightly tossed with yellow onions. Your choice of Mild, Spicy, Super Spicy. The portion size is pretty good, so it's highly recommended to share it with people who like the calamari head/tentacles. read more

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The inside had no AC and it was during one of the heat wave days but still bearable. The Pandan coconut was refreshing but jelly was super long it got stuck in the straw. We ordered chicken too and it was ok. With other boba tea options in the area not my go to but if I'm in the plaza I would maybe try different drinks. read more

Simpletea - Popcorn chicken - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Came here for the fried calamari. It wasn't too busy on a Saturday afternoon. They have the calamari heads and the chef P fried calamari. I got the personal size chef P calamari: 5 stars of crispy deliciousness. It was so yummy with my spiced vinegar. It was enough for 2-3 people which is perfect so I don't eat it all. Lol. $12 which is a good price. Also got the ube waffle: 4 stars. The texture was so good a lightly chewy with light sweetness that makes you keep wanting to eat more. I will comeback for more calamari and maybe to try their drink/desert read more

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Tried their Ava Avocado Bliss and it's pretty good. Friendly staff. Simple and relaxed decor that I decide to sit in to enjoy my avocado bliss instead of taking it to go. Did not try any of the milk tea but judging from the avocado drink I'm planning to return to try milk teas and the waffles. They sell Chef P's calamari, not as good as getting them from actual store. read more

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Every time we come here it's the same worker working - she's always saying she's on her hour lunch and can't serve us and is by herself. This time she said they were out of all fried food. Seems like she doesn't want to work there or take any orders. Such a waste of time... the calamari heads are actually sooo good when they do make/have it but sometimes even when they do have it the wait can be very long :/ read more

Walked in because it was next to where my family was getting lunch. Walked in and the place was pretty empty and quiet. The cashier helped me decide what to order. My drink was good but the plastic they top their drinks off with did not open when I tried puncturing with my straw. I ended up having to peel the lid and part of my drink spilled out. Definitely a downer on the experience. I ordered the Hong Kong milk tea with boba. The inside is cute and clean. Not sure I'd go back as the drink was nothing out of the ordinary to me. read more

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Tea is good but they are literally always closed and they are out of food a lot of the time. Figure out the hours please!

I have a mental list of the handful of places in the south bay that still make drinks from fresh taro, and I am happy to add SimpleTea as one of them. Ordered the Ice Milk Taro Delight with Taro mash, Coconut milk, Honey boba, Mascapuno strips, Milk, and Shaved Ice. I really enjoyed the combination in this drink. And the shaved ice added a super nice touch. Service was friendly and accommodating, and the ambiance had a nice simple decor. read more

Simpletea - Ice Milk Taro Delight - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

One of those spots that will always stay in my mind if I'm on a drive and I pass it or in general thinking about wanting a treat. Had to come back from my last visit to try the food and the coffee. The food is phenomenal and it tracks due to me enjoying their drinks so much. Pandan waffle here is worth every dime at this local spot and what is unique to this spot is the waffle whipped cream!! Crispy perfection. The Thai coffee is well crafted, not overtly sweet and I left the spot feeling really happy. Workers here are fast and super kind. Always a well rounded experience here. read more

Simpletea - Pandan Waffles - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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My partner and I visited Simpletea because we wanted something to wash down the spiciness in our stomach after having Indian food for dinner. I liked the variety of options available in the speciality drink menu. After debating between the Mung Bean Delight and the Coconut Pandan, we landed on the Coconut Pandan. Upon the first sip, I noticed how much variety there was in the toppings. I really appreciated that aspect of it. Because the base was coconut water, it was not too heavy. It was really good as a light dessert. The drinks are on the pricier side, so I probably won't go back too often, but I'll definitely be back! read more

I was craving milk tea as my mom had to pick up something next doo. The lady who helped me was so sweet and so kind. I had made it to their very first opening. I was drawn to the keropi matcha can and she informed me there was one cold can left. I couldn't make up my mind on what I wanted. My mom came in and I asked her if she wanted any. She saw calamari for about $6. I think the owner/manager came out and said they didn't have anymore but they can make some it's going to take awhile. He said it's so good fresh it's crunchy. We agreed and the. I finally made a decision to get the Dalgona and pandan mochi waffle. I highly recommend this place they are so nice and the food/drinks are great! read more

Simpletea - So yummy - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Came here around 11:30 am on a Friday and there was only the barista in the store I ordered the popcorn chicken for around $11 and the order took forever I literally waited 15 to 20 minutes for my order Will probably not be back unless going during a time when there's more people read more

I swear, Simpletea never disappoints with their excellent customer service, amazing drinks, and great food/snacks. They were doing a pop up today and tomorrow in honor of Lao New Year and it definitely did not disappoint. I got the Lao sausage and I'm a huge fan! I haven't had Lao sausages in a while and the last time I had it was back in the city so having this today reminded me of my college days. So nostalgic! The sausages were perfectly spiced, not too salty and not too spicy and when dipped into the sauce and eaten with the cucumber, it just blends so well. Then washed it down with my Hong Kong milk tea...AMAZING! Next thing on my list to try would definitely be popcorn chicken and the pandas waffles! I definitely cannot wait to come back! It's hard to limit myself when I live so close! read more

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This place was closed for a few months due to remodeling and reopen again though there seems to be a lack of enthusiasm with so few reviews that Bro and I came by this morning after picking up our orders at Jade China which is right next door. We were greeted by a young cashier she was very helpful their menu selection consist of specialty drinks, smoothies and snacks prices seems reasonable I had the Vietnamese iced coffee and Bro had the Thai tea both 50% sweetness without the toppings comes in one large size cup price at $5.95 some places they charged a dollar more usually one of them high end boba shops. We noticed they do have several merchandise like key chains and adorable carried on thermo containers. The place is quite small though room enough for dine-in no outdoor seating. Ample parking not too crowded best to come by early than later in the day. Would come by again quick service and the drinks were simply refreshing! read more

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It isn't a typical asian tea shop. They have their own creations. I was disappointed they don't have matcha. I got the pandan coconut drink without basil seeds and it was very tasty. Not overly sweet. My daughter ordered the oreo shake which was pretty good. My daughter slurped it down. It cost $16.30. read more

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Visited for the Lao New Year pop-up and the food was delicious~ The calamari is so addicting, I probably could've eaten the entire box in one sitting by myself. We got one of everything - Nam Khao (crispy rice), Tam Mak Hoong (papaya salad), Sai Oua (Lao sausage), and Seen Hang (beef jerky). We also bought another Nam Khao and Seen Hang to go! Everything from the actual dish to the herbs and sauces that came with it reminded my boyfriend of home. It was so nice meeting the Lao folks who own this place. They're all super nice and service was great. The shop has a number of tables to sit at, and there's some background music playing not too loudly. Of course, last but not least, the drinks were good too! My friend got a passionfruit-guava drink. I think we stayed and chatted (mostly about how good the food was) for a couple of hours. Definitely can't wait to come back here. read more

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Simpletea took over another boba shop that was here previously. They are a bit more clean and modern inside with some seating as well. They had a lot of cute merchandise for sure around/by the counter. Not much service, and the staff does not look/seem friendly or welcoming either. I ordered my usual - the jasmine milk tea with boba. Boba was a bit on the chewier/soggy side. The milk tea itself was bitter and eh, it had this weird aftertaste to it that I cannot even really describe. read more

This place is like never open lol even when it says it's open, it's never open I'm not sure what the real hours are

Came here on an afternoon after work for a little pick me up. I remember Simpletea from when it was at a different location so I wanted to see if it was still as good as I remembered it to be. I ordered the Thai tea with less ice. The drink itself was very good. It was a good amount of creamy that wasn't too thick and it really complemented the Thai tea flavor which was able to shine. The drink wasn't too sweet either. Overall a great boba drink and I would come back for the other items on the menu. read more

I was dropping off a package at UPS and saw Simpletea. I decided to try it out since I usually walk past it whenever I run errands around the area. The cashier and service is great, but the boba is subpar. I ordered a Hong Kong milk tea and the milk seems to have gone bad. I was basically drinking expired milk and it was lowkey pretty gross. I probably should give this place another chance, but I think I'm going to stick to other boba spots in the meantime. read more

Reallly like the vibe, seemed like a good to go place or quick hangout place. Got a roasted oolong milk tea. More of the tea side than the milk & creamy side. read more

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Solid place tucked away in a shopping plaza. They have daily specials so the Thai Iced Tea I got was only $3.00! Not a lot of boba stores focus on the interior design, but this cafe has cute little decorations and a bit of greenery which made me want to come in. The drinks were good but the boba is appropriately chewy, which was impressive. I'll echo that they use bamboo (?) straws so I had to use one of their toothpicks to make an opening since the straw wasn't cutting it. I'm a fan of non-plastic straws, so maybe the store can add something to help make the straw-holes? Otherwise, it's a solid place and good for studying. read more

Simpletea - Thai Iced Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Ambiance - vibe is amazing Food - delicious People - Great! I've already been here twice this week. Try the banana creme smoothie and the really flavorful French fries! So yummy! read more

The service was top notch!! The drinks are delicious! Llyod and Fi and staff are the best!!! read more

Great service, we had a chance to meet the owner and try the calamari, which was delicious( honestly I've never had it but it was great!). Drinks tasted great and the cashier was knowledgeable about the drinks (she helped me pick the berry berry hibiscus). I would definitely come here again! read more

Saw they had their soft opening by coincidence on my way to Safeway today and decided to stop by. We ordered their ultimate ava-avocado, pandan waffles & calamari heads. The ava-avocado was amazing, but the boba could have been a little sweeter. Loved the way they put a twist on a classic Vietnamese dessert! Pandan waffles were sooo good, I just wish it came with more because I was left wanting more after I was done! The crispy calamari were crispy and looked great. Wish I could've held back to take pictures before I ate them all ... If you're looking for a local spot with great snacks & drinks, highly recommend checking them out! read more

Simpletea - Pandan waffles - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

milk tea tastes like water and there's never any workers at the front. most of the drinks tastes like nothing they are advertised to be

Beautiful little shop, excellent service and delicious tea. They have more than tea, worth the trip.

It was a hot and sunny day when I came inside this cute little boba shop within the impacted supermarket. I was actually with one of the coworkers, Mirelle since we were running a couple of errands. Even though this girl was off shift and had a 9AM-3PM shift earlier in the day, she still took her job very seriously and was really focused on finishing the drinks. When I was watching this girl work she literally kept on moving nonstop!! You can tell that she's really dedicated and she's hardworking as well. And she's so cute too!!!! (; I ordered the Oreo shake or something like that?? When I took a sip it actually tasted like brownies (lightweight) but I wasn't bothered by it. Unlike some boba shops, they would make their smoothies really watery or really diabetic. but this place made it with a little less ice and had more flavor within the drink. Honestly even though it's a cookies and cream shake it didn't taste that sweet at all!! there's Oreo on the bottom and on top, there's whipped cream and crushed Oreos!! It's a really cute and delicious drink for kids or even cookie lovers !! Maybe next time I stop by I'll get a fruit tea or milk tea *workers are also really friendly and bright, they keep their smile when taking your order and giving your drink !! Would definitely come back again read more

Simpletea - my boo thang - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Tbh kinda trash I had to remind them what i order even through they write my order on the cup itself Close this place down worst $12 i spent on a boba spot Thai coffee was too strong on Fathers Day (6/16) and made my dad adapt a weird accent idk why my mom likes him kinda cringe when he starts doing this Can i get a cup of jelly (coffee jelly) Please send booty pics my way read more

Simpletea - Dad ft. Thai Coffee w/ no jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Good drinks, good food, service was great, nice ambiance. The owner made us sample their new calamari tentacles, and they were great! Will def come back with friends read more

They are open again! Glad to have another boba spot in this plaza again. They've remodeled and it looks nice. Prices have gone up though. Expect to pay about $7.30 for a small size with boba. read more

Enjoyed my mixed berry hibiscus and pandan waffle. Will definitely stop by when I'm in the area again.

The drinks were great. I got a Banana Crème smoothie, and I'm excited to try some of the other flavors in the future. I'm really curious about the Mung Bean Delight. Their French fry seasoning is really good, savory and garlicky. The buffalo popcorn chicken was a little bit sweet, which ended up being a pleasant surprise. The staff was friendly and attentive, and there's plenty of seating. Great overall vibes here. read more

I am so glad I found this place! You can't find good calamari anymore and their calamari heads here are so crispy and seasoned to perfection. It comes with jalapenos as well read more

Burnt thin waffles, oolong is too roasted, pearls weren't fully cooked. Staff were talking while my pandas waffles were burning. Took 15 minutes for a burnt waffle. read more

Simpletea - Burnt Pandan Waffle - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

THIS PLACE IS SO GOOD! I ordered a taro smoothie and fried calamari and omg it was angelic. the employees working that day Tyler and tina had amazing attitudes and so talkative! I needed that after a bad day :) Tyler was so sweet and was patient enough to help me pick out a drink! 10/10. read more