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    Tapioca Express

    3.5 (310 reviews)
    Closed • 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Peach Italian soda and an Almond slush
    Trevor T.

    Really good drinks. Ordered a peach Italian soda and wife had an Almond slush. Feels like the perfect place to hang out with a language learning group or if you want to play some board games with buddies. Very chill vibe in here. I tried to pay with cash and they were like "just use your card. It's easier." Fine by me! Next to Leucadia pizza which is my jam!

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    Super friendly vibes !! ^_^ I love the food, I love the drinks! AND IT TAKES TRITON CASH!!!

    jin e.

    I rarely leave reviews, but my experience today pushed me to. I was served by a staff member named "Alana." She interrupted me repeatedly while I was ordering -- turning away to talk to a coworker before I finished -- so I had to repeat myself more than once. In the end she got my order wrong. I only noticed when my food arrived in a box and I checked the receipt. Very unprofessional, frustrating, and inconvenient. I hope management addresses this so others don't have the same experience.

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    3 months ago

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    1 year ago

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    4 months ago

    I work on campus and Tap Ex is my go to for a pick me up treat! So glad we have this vendor here!

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    4 months ago

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    4 months ago

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    1 year ago

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    4 months ago

    Best (and only) milk tea on campus. Decent Thai tea, popcorn chicken is a filling enough meal

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    4 months ago

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    4 months ago

    Mango green tea is solid and fried tofu w basil and extra salt and pepper is a must try

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    4 months ago

    Since it is on campus it's really convenient and accessible. The food and drinks are very yummy!

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    4 months ago

    Food is really good, service is amazing, ambiance is nice. Golden bricks is my favorite food. I love everything here #TRITONS

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    4 months ago

    I'll miss this place when I graduate. Great staff, fun deals, and great area to meet friends.

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    4 months ago

    This place is really yum service is good and it smells so good. 10/10 experience. Ambiance nice.

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    4 months ago

    Their fried tofu is amazing 10/10! They also have decent rice plates and drinks. The owner is very nice as well!

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    4 months ago

    Yummy drinks and fried snacks ! All the workers are also very kind and helpful. Chill place to get a sweet / salty treats

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    4 months ago

    Yayy tapex is so yummy one of the better spots on campus because theyre pretty fast and reliable

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    4 months ago

    Very refreshing boba drinks and yummy popcorn chicken that you can buy with triton cash.

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    4 months ago

    Drinks are cheap and affordable to us students. Very nice drink for finals and to study!

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    4 months ago

    My favorite spot on campus! The food and drinks here are sooo yummy!! Would def recommend the beef short rib combo with green tea.

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    4 months ago

    I like the drinks and the popcorn chicken, and the staff is always very friendly :) The best boba spot on campus for sure

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    4 months ago

    love the Thai tea:)) i also recently found out they have mini boba, it makes me feel #skinty

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    4 months ago

    Wow this place is amazing! Karis and Andrew and Chloe and Audrey and Kylie are such amazing workers!

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    4 months ago

    Their thai tea is really good with their boba! The orders come out pretty quick too. They have lots of sitting areas too.

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    4 months ago

    I really enjoy the Thai tea with boba. It is very refreshing especially on warm days.

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    4 months ago

    The fruit teas are really good and def worth it! Service is really quick and meals are priced well, esp the popcorn chicken!!

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    Ask the Community - Tapioca Express

    Are there non dairy options like almond milk?

    Most of our Milk Teas are actually made with a non-dairy creamer. For the drinks that do contain… 

    Do you accept apple pay?

    They do! They take Samsung Pay as well.

    Do they accept gift cards or gift certificates?

    Yes, we accept Tapioca Express gift certificates. They're in $5 denominations.

    Do they allow you to bring your reusable cups for boba tea?

    Hi Grace, Yes, you are welcomed to bring your own reusable cup.… 

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