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    Stinky Boba

    4.1 (79 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Megan P.

    The boba was okay. I'm more concerned about the working situation. There was one guy working with all of these people coming in. It ended up being almost a 20 minute wait for 2 fruit teas. I feel bad for the employee.

    Mango peach, not good
    Lawring W.

    I wouldn't go back. I tried the mango peach drink which just tastes like fruity syrup with water. It's a little bit sweet without any adjustments. I asked for no ice, but the drink is already cold. It's $6+ which is way too pricey for something so plain. They have a huge menu so maybe other flavors are better, hopefully. I wish I read the reviews before getting something. It's very spacious inside and quiet. The staff was friendly.

    Suong L.

    Drinks: There seems to be quite a few interesting options! It feels like you get a good variety of different drink types versus a few other places. The drinks have a great flavor to them and you can customize the sweetness and ice amount. I do highly recommend getting 0% sweetness with a lot of the drinks! We got Love Potion and Rainforest but since they do use fruit syrups or puree of some kind, imo it'll add in enough sweet for you. The good thing was that they tasted fresh and not artificial. I was able to overlook the sweetness since the fruity flavor and tea flavor all tasted really nice. Overall, not bad! Service: Super sweet and friendly. Since I was sticking around for a bit to put the straws in the drinks and take a pic, she even said she'd remake the drinks for me if the sweetness wasn't to my liking! While the knowledge wasn't fully there yet since she had to rush to get the ingredient cards to tell me what the Love Potion was, I still appreciate her kindness. There are a lot of drinks so I totally understand. Vibe: To be honest, the emptiness of the place feels a bit awkward but it gives you a quiet place to stop by for a drink! It'd feel more inviting if they played some light music or something. The place is kept nice and clean but the lack of customers spending their time inside also means there's not much to clean up. Feels bad to say this but this isn't a con for me for the place! If you want a change of pace from your usual spot, give this a try and support a smaller business! For those who love drinks extra sweet, they even have a 120% sweetness option I'd totes swing by again to try the drinks with the 0% sweetness option because I think I'd like them better that way!

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    Peter S.

    Love dropping in this cool and relaxing cafe with many refreshing drinks. What makes this place so extra special is its unique atmosphere. The drinks are custom crafted so you'll be able to specify exactly what you want. Please come and support these amazing businesses-- built with love and passion!

    Mango sticky rice boba
    Justin P.

    Love coming here for their boba. They have neat flavors to choose from and get to customize your order as well. I got the mango sticky rice boba and if you are a sweet lover then you will love it. The store itself is pretty neat with drawing all over the walls with plenty of seating. They also offer games there too if you planning a hang out. Unfortunately there are no public restrooms.

    Thai Tea
    Savannah C.

    This place is cute and aesthetic- they have nice wall art. It was VERY hot in there though, like literally started sweating and I was there for less than 10 min. Hopefully it's just a temporary thing & it's not always like that. I've never had boba so the owner was very welcoming & helpful. He gave suggestions of what to try & let me sample the boba itself (not my preference). The drinks themselves- my mom enjoyed her thai tea & I rly liked the mango fruit tea. He offered no sugar and no ice and it was just right! Not too sweet, but not flavorless either & the temp was perfect. They do charge a fee when paying with card. Owner was SO helpful that when I couldn't poke the straw in the drink top, he gave me a new straw and poked it open himself LOL

    Pink panther slush (left) and mango sticky rice milk tea (right)
    Ashlyn R.

    HIGHLY recommend this adorable spot! The service was so friendly and the cashier took the time to ask us for our boba preferences before recommending drinks! We ordered the pink panther slush and the mango sticky rice milk tea and loved both. The pink panther slush was super creamy and refreshing and the mango sticky rice was very unique! Can't wait to come back and try more drinks!

    Pink Panther - Mango Sticky Rice Milk Tea
    Robin H.

    I believe the one who had our orders was Jason and the owner. He was very charismatic about his drinks and wanted the best one catered to the customer's tastes. I loved his enthusiasm and vibrant personality. He asked me and my girlfriend what we preferred or liked then gave us a few drinks to decide from. She got the Mango Sticky Rice Milk Tea w/crystal boba and I got their Pink Panther w/lychee jelly and icecream. All their teas come with a free topping I believe. He even gave a free sample of the pink panther for my girl to try. The mango sticky rice tasted exactly like its name but I wasn't a huge fan but my girl loved it. I was a huge fan of my own drink; the pink panther. The strawberry with the icecream tasted so creamy and refreshing. I'd definitely come back to this boba spot!

    Grapefruit green tea
    Delilah D.

    The drinks are really good. Not too sweet. I usually order 25-50% sweetness and the grapefruit tea was great as is. They don't technically have it on the menu, but he subbed it for me. He was very kind and suggested a great drink for us. The Vietnamese coffee was soooo tasty! But 3 sips and it's empty, as it has a ton of ice: but it's perfect for this very hot day. Cute packaging and great branding. I really liked it and will come back!

    Mango peach
    Michelle T.

    I tried the mango peach drink, but it wasn't great very watered down and not sweet. The boba wasn't fresh either. They have restrooms available for customers only and a sign indicating they charge for water. Parking is either on the street or in a nearby lot. The store has a funny name, but I'm not sure if I'd return. It was $7.50.

    Mango Peach Green Tea
    Austin W.

    Stinky Boba features a clean store with cool designs and very nice, quick staff. Unfortunately, the parking situation is terrible. I tried the mango peach fruit tea from the recommended menu, but it was quite disappointing and not enjoyable.

    So delicious!!! I loved it!!
    Yasmin C.

    I came in today for the first time and ordered the mango sticky rice with crystal drink and it was AMAZING!! Refreshing and the perfect balance of mango and unique flavors! The young lady who helped me was named Tiffany and she was kind and friendly! The place was clean and spacious and parking was easy and accessible. It's a nice addition to our little town! I'm only giving 4 stars instead of 5 because they should not charge a 3% fee for using a debit card! That's a bit ridiculous! I will probably return but with cash in hand.

    Plenty of space for a work location
    Jackie C.

    Introduction: - I was wondering why they called this place "stinky boba". It suddenly peaked my interest as I was walking down old town Monrovia. - walking in, this place is extremely spacious! There is plenty of room for you to sit down to work and study! Pros: - the barista recommended me to try out the sticky mango boba! I trusted her and gave it a try. Oh my god. It was delicious! The crystal boba had a nice lychee flavor to balance the yogurt flavors from the mango. After trying it the first time, I was addicted and couldn't put my drink down for a second. - service was spectacular. She even asked if you don't like it " I will remake something for you!" I thought that was so kind of her. Conclusion: - Honestly, this place has a different palette of drinks compared to the other boba shops! Sticky rice boba is definitely one of the stars of the show that won my heart over. Highly recommend this boba shop to anyone!

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    The boba was so tasty and they were so friendly! Very willing to accommodate my special requests.

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