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Tea Alley

3.4 (198 reviews)
Closed 8:30 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
Updated over 3 months ago

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Jasmine Milk Tea
Sarah Y.

There were a lot of options for both tea and snacks here. We went with a classic jasmine milk tea; the drink was a good sweetness and the boba was nicely chewy. The late hours make it a convenient stop while exploring San Jose at night. I would come back the next time I'm in the area!

Mango green tea, chocolate cream tea, lychee green tea, and rose milk tea
Mimi P.

This was one of the few boba places that were open late as they opened until 2am which was convenient. Parking does get a bit hectic in the evenings and weekends as the place is located downtown in between bars/clubs. We parked where the Safeway was in downtown and walked to the location which was less than a 10 minute walk. As for the boba, we got mango green tea, chocolate cream boba, lychee green tea, and rose milk tea. The boba was average as there was nothing too different from other boba places we tried. The sweetness level for the drinks were not too overpowering too. Overall, if you want a quick boba place to get drinks and snacks, I would recommend this place.

Rose tea

Very quick tea and good quality. I love the self order kiosk. The girl working was getting the drinks out very quick.

Popcorn chicken

THE POPCORN CHICKEN IS NOT GOOD I saw the review pictures and they looked good, but the actual food I got Nov/2024 is terrible. The chicken is overly breaded, dry, and flavorless. They try to add seasoning on the outside but it doesn't really get past the breading. It was also $10 for a small bag. I went on a Saturday night and there was only one person working there. That poor girl had to juggle 10+ customers all by herself and was super nice and apologetic about the wait, but management needs to get it together.

Strawberry Smoothie with Lychee Jelly
Sona J.

Came here with a bunch of friends around midnight after playing badminton! This was one of the few boba spots open, so we decided to give it a try. I really like how this place is open until 2am - makes it perfect for some late night boba! The tea/boba was better than I expected! I got the passion fruit green tea with boba, less sweet, less ice with boba - it definitely hit the spot! It had a nice flavor, wasn't too sweet, and the boba had a good texture! Next time, I definitely want to try my go-to Matcha latte with boba (maybe during the day, so I'm not up all night lol). My friends ordered the Strawberry Smoothie, Matcha Latte, and Classic Milk Tea - these all look so good! They made our drinks super fast - will be back again for some late night boba!

Great late night boba spot in San Jose with fried food options like popcorn chicken and garlic fries. I ordered the Jasmine milk tea with puff cream and I liked it cause the puff cream consistency is thick and doesn't dissolve into the drink. Came here on a Wednesday night so the shop was pretty empty aside from food delivery drivers picking up. The worker was nice and patient as I pondered over the menu.

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Betty V.

This is your typical boba joint. You order your choice of drink or drinks, and their employee makes it for you. I ordered a peach tea with boba without any sugar. The clerk working that evening very nicely told me that she does not recommend the drink to be without any sugar. I politely told her that I am still okay and to make the drink as preferred. She made it and watched me drink it. I gave her a full thumbs up, and she was shocked. Hey, when a girl doesn't want sugar, she doesn't want sugar. They have a decent variety of drinks here, so if you're in town, drop by to grab a drink.

Oolong Milk Tea with Boba
Andy N.

If you ever get someone asking you to come down a dark alley, you would refuse that advance right? I fell for it and went down to Tea Alley and probably could have saved my stomach space for something different. Boba is a must for any Asian-American's post dinner mayhem. Sadly the only thing nearby that was open at 20:00 was Tea Alley, so came we did. Upon entering, the entire shop felt a bit run down like it was meant to be a late night option, and only for late nights after going out to bars. Furniture looked a bit tired and there was a funky smell. I ordered the Oolong Milk Tea with Boba ($5) and had the normal amount of sugar and ice. As I saw them making the drink, I noticed it was a lot of powder and syrup flavor being added to the tea. My drink ended up being very bland despite the sugar and it didn't make me feel great afterwards. If you're desperate for cheap boba and are willing to lose a bit in quality, Tea Alley is for you.

House Black Milk Tea
Minh M.

Came here at 9 pm and they open at 8pm (pretty late). This was my first time here even though I go to school nearby but never got a chance to visit this place because it opens so late. Parking in this area is NOT free! I ordered the Ti Yuan Yin Milktea which was 6.25$ but after ordering and already waiting 15 minutes the barista called my order to tell me that the drink will take additional 19 minutes to brew because they didn't brew the tea yet. She asked me if I wanted to wait additional 19 mins or pick a different drink that's already brewed. Since it was my first time here, I opt for the house black milk tea (priced at 5.99$) which is cheaper than the tea I PAID for. After waiting additional 15 minutes, my drink finally arrived and it tasted so dry? Like it tasted like the tea was at the end of the canister and it makes me even more thirsty. I noticed instead of a shaker or hand shaking the drinks, the barista uses a blender which I feel like it takes a longer time to make each drink. I would give this drink probably a 1/5 stars because I threw half of my drink away cause I could not finish because of how bitter it was and I got 75% sweet which was their recommended sugar level. I feel like even adding more sugar wouldn't fix the taste of this drink. I gave an additional star to this review because I did feel bad that the barista is working alone at night. My friends got the Kit Kat milktea which was 6.25, and all you can taste is literally thick chocolate. I think their fruit drinks tastes better because I tried some from my sisters and they weren't as bad. I would most likely not come here again until they change their recipe or tea quality.

Tried the boba toast, it was good. Taste as expected. We also got the Oat Milk Matcha Latte. We recommended it!
Jenny T.

Tried the boba toast, it was good. Taste as expected. We also got the Oat Milk Matcha Latte. We recommended it!

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Ask the Community - Tea Alley

Is Tea Alley permanently closed (it said so in Google maps)?

No we are open now

Is this place open now to order inside?

Hi, tea alley is closed for now. But will he reopen in few weeks. Thank you.

Is this place open during shelter in place?

No it isn't.

Is there any electric charge nearby the table (for laptop use)?

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4.3(1.3k reviews)
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We've always ordered take out from here and everything we've ordered has been amazing! However, we…read morefinally got the chance to dine in today! We came around 4pm on a Sunday and there wasn't anyone dining in, so we got seated right away. I was in awe of how pretty the restaurant was, so the host sat us in the corner with the pretty signage and artificial cherry blossom tree hehe. The menu is very big, which can be a bit overwhelming. We decided to stick to our usual order, short rib/bone marrow fried rice and crispy chicken fried rice, but decided to try the shaken beef fries as an appetizer. The food came out really quick, since it was just us there at the time. The shaken beef on the fries were very tender and just melts in your mouth! When we packed our leftovers, you can see the juices from the beef spilling out lol. My bf gave me some of the crispy chicken skin from his bowl and it was so good; you can hear the crunch when I bit into it! My short rib/bone marrow fried rice was amazing as usual and very filling. We agreed that the food tastes even better when it's served fresh! We both enjoyed our drinks; sunset (mango hibiscus) and sparkling passionfruit calamansi. They have so many drinks that sound so good! Matcha, tea, fruit tea, milk tea, coffee, dessert drinks, and so much more! Our waiter, Duy, was very friendly and provided us with great customer service. We appreciated him checking up on us and making sure we were content with our meal. I would love to try their other dishes, but I keep coming back for the same thing haha. Maybe I'll try something new next time!

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