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    Soul Sweets

    3.9 (184 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Teas
    Jeanne J.

    Drinks are prepared well and in a timely manner. They seem to put everything together with care. They do not fill the whole cup up with ice i really appreciated that . It seems like a nice place if you want to get a boba or specialty drink. They didn't pay any mind to our service dog . I will always mention this being as it's nice to be treated the same when you have a disability.

    Jasmine green tea with boba
    Christopher S.

    3 stars because I'll take what I can get in this town. Green tea is just okay, and the boba is consistent but lacking in flavor like it's boiled without honey or much brown sugar. They also serve taiyaki here but it's inconsistent.

    Maruko X.

    Ambiance: spacious inside and few tables setup outside, you can either place the order online or just walk in Service: fast and friendly, accommodating to request Drink: variety choices on the menu Unicornade w/strawberry popping - **** lemonade taste, interesting popping boba, recommend Price: moderate portions and reasonable prices, it costs about $7 per drink

    Coconut milk and taro milk tea
    Somala A.

    Really good milk tea. Sometimes slow service depending on how busy they are. Yummy ice cream

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    Mark F.

    Fun spot for desert in Scotts Valley! We find ourselves coming here more and more these days for a sweet treat! They have tea drinks, ice cream, waffles, and they are bird friendly! (See Simon below) I like the "snow" it's a blended drink with ice and milk or non dairy creamer depending on what flavor you choose. I like the "Thai tea snow" with brown sugar crystal boba. They have one of those lid sealing machines so the drinks travel well and don't spill after you poke a straw through! This has become our favorite dessert spot, you should check'em out!

    Passion Fruit Tea, Mango Fruit Tea, and more --
    Austin Z.

    This is by far a must go-to boba shop when you're in the Santa Cruz Mountains... because though they may not be as good as you ought them to be, this one hits the spot with the different teas they brew and the different adjustments they put in terms of sugar and ice. I usually get the passion fruit green tea with boba and less ice and sweetness and it never fails to meet my expectations! 8.3/10 because it could have done better in terms of using more natural ingredients but 5 stars on here because they're doing a phenomenal job at what resources they have around them already xD

    Maricarmen C.

    I love this place! I tried their strawberry lemonade with boba, although it was very good, It was a little too sweet for my liking. Their coconut snow with boba was absolutely delicious! Perfect for a warm day too. We got our drinks relatively fast even with a big line. Will definitely be going back when in the area.

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    After running into issues with other boba tea spots in Santa Cruz, it was refreshing to find this shop that has a wide selection of consistently-prepared drinks. I like to order the Assam Black and Jasmine milk teas, and my partner likes to jump around the menu and order just about everything. We arrived one night right as they were closing up, and we met the owner. She recognized us as regulars and thanked us personally for coming in so often! It makes me want to continue supporting this local business.

    Kim D.

    Soul sweets used to be in another location nearby that was sort of hard to find. They recently relocated to the Nob Hill shopping center and I find that it's much easier to stop into to get a quick treat. It is however still somewhat tucked away and is to the right of Erik's deli. They have two Yelp pages right now for some reason so I imagine that may cause some confusion. I've tried a couple of their milk teas but the sassy matcha latte is my favorite so far. It comes with caramel, mochi, boba, and sea salt cream. I've been eyeing their unicornade that comes with strawberry popping pearls and I think that's what I'll be trying next. They also have soft serve ice cream, egg waffles, and taiyaki. The store is always really clean and the service is fast even when they are super busy.

    Taiyaki
    Venus L.

    Okay, so milk tea is always a yes and if they have snacks (especially taiyaki) then how can you say no? My boyfriend and I were in the area for the weekend and I obviously had to get boba. First off, there's 2 Yelp pages and the first one took me to what I assume is their old location in the same plaza. Their current location is around the corner from Nob Hill and tucked away to the side so it took a while driving around the plaza to find it. I opted for their house milk tea with the Crystal boba soaked in brown sugar (such a nice alternative to regular boba) and my boyfriend got their coffee milk tea. Topped that order with a 3-pack taiyaki with custard filling and it should be a good night. Both milk teas have great flavor. Seriously, if a place nails their house milk tea then everything should be good, but the taiyaki was a pass for me. Don't ask me how, but their taiyaki tasted like cardboard to us. I thought maybe the top one tasted like cardboard because it was touching the box while it was hot.... But the middle one tasted the same way. Not sure what it was, but it's a pass. Overall, milk tea is a yes if you're in the area. Taiyaki... I'm okay without it.

    Custard filled waffle with taro soft serve
    Ilga H.

    They have the best boba tea in the county! Great flavors. My husband and I recently just shared their custard filled waffle with taro soft serve and it was amazing!!!

    Morgan M.

    I love this place! I have tried different things and have always been amazed. I have tried both the boba and the food and it has always been good.

    Andy N.

    Came here after a doc visit nearby since I was feeling a bit sweety and wanted something to brighten my day. They've just opened up this new location and I believe their other tea house is closing or has closed now. Similar to the former, they offer boba and various desserts including taiyaki and ice cream. There aren't a lot of boba shops in the Santa Cruz area so they have a bit of a monopoly on this market. Boba here felt quite expensive given that it's one of their big sellers. My Oolong Milk Tea with Soy Milk ended up being around $7 and to be honest, didn't really wow me as far as milk tea drinks. I also forgot to ask for less sugar/ice but the amount they gave wasn't overly sweet which was a win. I'm also not a huge fan of places that charge more for non-dairy alternatives when I think it should be the standard at most boba shops, considering most people do not process lactose very well. I hope that this can be offered one day as a general alternative to provide more options for folks like me that are plant-based but still want to enjoy their milk teas. Overall, a good spot to check out if you're craving boba but don't want to make the drive over to San Jose. They're still a better option than a generic boba chain elsewhere.

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