Tea Bay is a great boba spot. The employee was extremely nice and provided excellent customer service. They also offer samples, which is helpful if you're unsure what to order. The drinks were delicious and well made. They also give a 10% student discount if you show your ID, which is a nice bonus. There's a small seating area available, making it a good place to sit down, study, or get some work done. Overall, a really positive experience, I would definitely come back. read more

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Nice spot near Sac State and conveniently close to home, so I decided to check it out for the first time. They do offer a wide variety of snacks, which is great, but unfortunately our experience with the food was disappointing. There was only one staff member working -- taking orders, handling payments, and preparing all the food -- which made the service slow and a bit chaotic. She seemed overwhelmed, and it definitely affected the quality of what we received. My kids enjoyed the cheese sticks, which was the one positive part of our order. However, everything else fell short. The Popcorn Basil Chicken was extremely salty to the point where it was hard to eat. I also ordered the avocado shake, and it tasted unpleasant -- almost like the avocado had gone bad, giving the drink a sour, spoiled flavor. I'm sorry to describe it this way, but that is genuinely how it tasted. The taro drink wasn't as bad, but it wasn't particularly good either. The ambience inside was fine, and they do have some nice game options, which is a plus. However, the outside area felt a little rough, and we saw homeless individuals nearby, which may make some customers uncomfortable. Overall, the location has potential, but the food quality and overall experience need improvement before I would consider returning. If they address the flavor issues, staffing, and consistency, it could be a much better spot. read more

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I have been coming to this place for years, long before I was part of the Yelp Community. Whenever I'm in need of some bento comfort food or a reward after a good workout session, this is the place to go. From the outside this place looks a little sketch. There's a liquor store at the end of the little strip mall and there can be people loitering around. But please, do not let this deter you from visiting this hole-in-the-wall gem. Once you walk in the store gives off the friendliest boba tea vibes, complete with multiple places to sit, that fake grass stuff on the wall (I love it), and lo-fi music playing in the background. The place is always clean. There are even games in the corner for groups of people to borrow while they are enjoying their tea or snacks. I've tried a number of things on the menu. The chicken katsu is my all-time favorite (soooo crispy and juicy!). Tonight I called ahead and asked to place an order to go and the woman told me they were out of katsu. NOOOO! So I asked her for recommendations because it's been so long since I've had anything else (hey, if it tastes good then why change?). She suggested the teriyaki chicken bento box. I purchased that instead and ended up buying a Thai tea with boba as well (sorry, I was thirsty from my 5.5 mile run and kinda sorta drank it without getting a photo...oops). I took the teriyaki home and the food was still deliciously warm when I opened it up. I was given soy sauce, sweet and sour sauce, and sriracha sauce for my meal, and while I prefer low sodium soy sauce I totally dug into the other packets. The sauce was great! In addition to the teriyaki, my box came with broccoli, rice and three sesame seed ube balls (there are two in my photo because hunger. See boba comment above). Everything was delicious and filling. If you are ever in the mood for some Asian cuisine that isn't too heavy, and you are in the area, give these guys a try. As stated above I've been a regular for years and intend to keep trying everything on the menu. Except next time, cause I really want my fix of chicken katsu. Yum! read more

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The drinks were ok. If you are into powdery, colorful drinks that cost a lot, then this is perfect for you. The taro milk tea was quite sugary and a perfect shade of light lavender. The guava slush that my friend got was vibrantly reddish orange. Service is friendly and ambiance is great. Drinks are not. Average C. read more

Tea Bay - Asian Fusion Near Me - Sacramento, California

Came here middle of the day Saturday. I'm writing this as I'm waiting for 3 of our smoothies btw.... A/C is off or not working so it's pretty warm and stuffy in here. No air is circulating. No mango as I tried to order, and they denied me the restroom because it's not working. Wish they can give another suggestion for a restroom. I say all this without a genuinely kind gesture from their worker servicing us. That makes a big difference on how I'm feeling toward the establishment. More of a friendlier attitude would not have me write such a negative review. Smoothies are good. We once in a while come here, so maybe in the near future they up their game and I can make a better post. This could be a one off thing as for customer service goes read more

I initially came here since I was driving pass town and wanted some boba and curly fries! Unfortunately they no longer have curly fries which I was disappointed about but no big deal. Plus we got extra sauces thanks to the cashier/bobarista. I also ended up getting milk tea and fruit tea as well. Not bad! read more

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I love this boba shop !!! great prices for the quality and quantity. Services was super nice , girl with black hair and glasses took my order and she was extremely sweet !! Pop corn chicken was so crunchy and yummy !! Great vibes overall and pleasant music . Recommend read more

Pretty solid tea spot for a quick fix if you're at Sac State or work in the area. They have a lot of different boba and snack option.

For those who enjoy tea, Tea Bay on La Riviera Dr is a wonderful place; my most recent visit made a strong impact. Food: Fresh nibbles fit really well with the beverages. Their trademark milk tea was simply great rich, creamy, and exactly sweetened. Though I desire more bold tastes to sample, the range of tea alternatives was amazing. Staff members were friendly and inviting, spending time to go over their menu and offer suggestions. My order arrived promptly and everything was presented with care. Ambiance: The neat and comfortable surroundings surprised me. Though it can get somewhat crowded at peak hours, which influences the general atmosphere, it felt like the ideal place to unwind or catch up with friends. Tea Bay has a lot going for it. read more

Quick service! Wifi connected but kicked me out as soon as server connected. Thank goodness for xfinity wifi! Basil popcorn chicken - one of the best popcorn chicken I've ever had!! Flavors plus crunch are delicious. Sweet potato fries - also good! Crunchy and tasted like sweet potato fries. Limited seating. Great space overall. Definitely a weird space in the parking lot so take all valuables out. Definitely will come back for some more basil popcorn chicken. read more

WHY WE WENT HERE: - boba and snacks THE LOOK (FROM THE OUTSIDE): - locatd in a small plaza off La Riviera Dr and College Town Dr - unfortunately a very sketchy parking lot THE LOOK (FROM THE INSIDE): - mid-century modern Ikea looking furniture - games available on shelving THE MENU: - popular snacks - bento box series - snacks - milk tea series - latte series - slushies series - fruit tea series - smoothie & shake series WHAT WE ORDERED: - crab cream cheese wontons - mozzarella cheese sticks - curly fries - fried mushrooms - oolong milk tea with boba - mango slush THE TASTE: - all the snacks and drinks were pretty good; the mozzarella cheese sticks were a bit salty and the fried mushrooms were greasier than anticipated though CUSTOMER SERVICE: - welcoming - quick read more

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Really enjoyed the drink, especially the boba pearls, and the atmosphere! The staff was also really nice. Only wish it was not as pricey! read more

Tea Bay - Thai Tea (75% Sweet) with Boba Pearls - Asian Fusion Near Me - Sacramento, California

I was really craving milk tea when I came back from my day trip and Tea Bay was still opened and around the area. I ordered an Roasted Oolong Milk Tea with crema. I was actually really surprised how good the drink was. I was thinking it was going to be like your typical below average boba place, but it had the sweetness and nuttiness taste. I would definitely recommend the drink. I would say the only con is that it's a little pricy. I got a large and it was more than $7 with the crema. I would definitely come back but it wouldn't be mh go to place just because of the price! read more

Tea Bay - Roasted Oolong Milk Tea - Asian Fusion Near Me - Sacramento, California

Really solid tea spot! I would rate this place a 4.5 out of ten based on the following: Drinks: -taro smoothie half sugar with egg pudding -dragon fruit chia smoothie half sugar The consistency of my drink was perfect. I ordered it half sugar bc I was afraid it would be too sweet but it was actually not too sweet at all. The drink would have prob been perfect had it been full sugar so that's my own fault. As for the taro smoothie and its toppings, it was decent however the texture wasn't as perfect as mine and my bf and I agreed the taro flavor could have been stronger. It was also pretty sweet despite being 50%, so I have a feeling they probably add less taro powder rather than omit the sugar which is why it was blander. I think it's safer to just go for full sugar or 75 percent for their smoothie based drinks so as to not mess with the taste and consistency of the drink. As for food my bf ordered a bento and mozzarella sticks and Said they were also all solid. I really love the fact that they even included sesame balls with his bento and they were piping hot and delicious!I would Def come back to try their fried tofu and fried mushroom. read more

Tea Bay - Bento box chicken katsu and mozzarella sticks. They give you piping hot sesame balls with your bento here! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Food: Went on a hot weekday and ordered a mango smoothie with boba. Their menu is quite extensive, so it took us a while to choose, but the employee very patiently waited for us to finally decide. The drink itself was very refreshing and delicious, but the price was quite steep for us. Boba/toppings is an extra $0.75, and even with the 10% off with a yelp check-in, it still came out to be $8.07 before tip. Ambiance: There were three to four tables and a few outlets, with music that was faintly playing in the background. WiFi was pretty spotty though so I wouldn't recommend it as a work spot; during my time here, it seemed like most people just picked up their order and left. I imagine more people would come to hang out on the weekends though! It was clean and the bathroom was also well maintained. The parking lot was a littleeeeee sketchy, like other reviews have mentioned. Tip: Saw a sign on the door indicating happy hour M-Th 12-3pm; order a bento box and get a drink 50% off! read more

I barely leave one star review but the milk tea here is literally bad. The oolong milk tea tasted like plain milk and the jasmine milk tea tasted super artificial. I took a sip of the jasmine milk tea and had to spit it out because it tasted like candle and perfume. There's absolutely no tea flavor in the drink, only artificial flavoring. Update: I, being a small business owner myself as well did not meant to hurt the business but just want to reflect my feedback on the milk tea. The service was good but the drinks not so much based solely in my taste of milk tea. There's room for improvement and I hope this place will improve going forward. read more

Typical boba tea shop. Their drink menu doesn't offer as much option nor any special drinks so it's not that exciting. I haven't tried their food yet, but I'm pretty sure it's like any other tea shop food. Update: Whoaaa...Response to the owner. I look at the menu and choose/order my own drink. Thank you for the response though. You now get one star. read more

Tea, boba and snacks. Plenty of options to get your drink on. Weather you like em hot, iced or blended they got you. We have tried a variety of drinks and bonas. The kids favorite are the popping bobas and the adults like the jelly bobas. The service has been ok when it is packed and decent when its not. They do have some board games to play when waiting or chilling out for your drinks/food. Parking in the lot can be tricky and packed, seating they do have some. They also have point system here with 5 stars. Just make sure to let them know you did put it in to get your points, it might slip there mind while they are busy working and forget to tap it in. read more

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One of my favorite boba places in Sac! The oreo ice cream shake is so good, the boba is really good as well. Highly recommend! read more

Tea Bay - Oreo Ice Cream Shake with boba - Asian Fusion Near Me - Sacramento, California

A gem in a somewhat sketchy plaza. This place may be hidden in the corner but the interior is very welcoming and nice. We had the brown sugar creme brûlée milk tea with boba and it was delicious just a tad on the sweeter side. As for the food, the popcorn chicken and French fries were a bit seasoned too much but the flavor was yummy! The worker was by herself and yet she was friendly, maintained multiple customers and was quick with our order. Great for college students since it's near Sac State! read more

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Service was super nice and quick. The music in the store while I waited was top notch (Davichi, older K drama OST) as well. Earl Gray - 5/5 Love the tea flavor and the sweetness. It's not overloaded with ice either so I got a good amount of the drink. Curry Chicken Bento - I love curry and I love chicken katsu, so combining both made me choose it super quick. It comes with 3 sesame balls that are soft and chewy. Katsu chicken is already great on its own but with the flavor of the curry, it was even better. Just keep in mind it won't be as crispy as it usually is since it's bathed in curry.It's a pretty big portion as well so I'm happy about this. Side Note: I'd recommend going with a friend though if you can. I had two people asking me for money on the way from my car to the shop so the area outside didn't feel that safe. read more

First time I went last year, staple found in drink. However, I have returned!! Watermelon slush: AMAZING, very watermelon-y and refreshing Passionfruit tea: has actual seeds, pretty tea-y BUT didn't have much ice so not as cold not as refreshing No staples found, overall a good experience PS forgot to get my refund OH WELL XD read more

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I normally love their milk tea Boba. Everything's great but the last 2 to 3 times I went in here they didn't have Boba like how does a Boba shop not have Boba read more

I love coming back here for the usual Coffee Crema Latte (even my brother loves it) and a side of popcorn chicken! Employees are always friendly and get our orders out quickly, the shop is always clean with no spills or anything. I choose to drive out of my way for A) the quality of the food + drinks and B) the full amount of it. They Never skimp on anything, that's the best thing I can ask for. read more

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Excellent food and excellent service. The basil popcorn chicken was very delicious. We will be back to try the other selections

My partner and I came here after KBBQ trying to find a good boba fix. I was so shocked to see where this place was located! We came at night and the area doesn't seem the safest (especially at night), but it was bright and clean inside the shop. They have a variety of food options and a good selection of drinks/toppings to choose from. Although there didn't seem to be a lot of orders (maybe they had online orders, I'm not sure), our two drinks took a bit of time to come out. But let me tell you--the wait was worth every second. My partner ordered the Coffee Crema Latte and it was one of the (very few) best coffee-based drinks I've had at a boba shop. Coffee tends to be a hit or miss at boba shops, so I tend to avoid it. But I took one sip of this drink and I fell in love! You can ACTUALLY taste the coffee in the drink and it doesn't taste artificial. They did a really good job with this drink. As for my Brown Sugar Creme Brulee Latte, I liked it. I usually get simple drinks when coming to a new boba place go get a sense of what their teas taste like, but I decided to switch it up. This drink is a bit sweeter in my opinion, so I would suggest adjusting the sugar if you aren't fond of that (I should have)! The crema on top was very rich and salty, just the way it should be. The overall flavor was really nice. Their boba was pretty good! Not the best boba, but certainly up there in ranking. Pretty solid. I would come back here again if I'm in the area. But maybe in the daytime instead. read more

Tea Bay - Brown Sugar Creme Brle Latte - Asian Fusion Near Me - Sacramento, California

I appreciate the quick response and gift drink from the cafe for my prior review. Glad feedback is considered with the desire to keep improving. This is an update for when I came back for another try. For regular tea drinkers, it's best to be up front about usual preference. I would appreciate being asked how much ice and sweetness was wanted when I ordered though. I was told by one staff how a nondairy coconut milk is always used for the drinks, so this clarifies how only one type of nondairy milk is used here. Different service from different baristas may also make a difference, like most anywhere. This time I tried a honey lemon green tea and added grass jelly. A few inches of the regular cup was filled with jelly, and two large slices of lemon were in the cup. Still sweeter than expected at my ordered 25%, but the fresh lemon flavor showed. The jasmine tea was more lost to me though, overpowered by the sweet and lemon flavors. Even so, I still finished too fast to take pictures on this hotter Spring afternoon. I won't go out of my way to stop by, but that's just me. This cafe is good for any who like a few different sweet teas and drinks with toppings, as well as some snacks. read more

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They use Five Stars if you want to join in for some rewards. This boba shop also has sushi and bento boxes in addition to snack foods you may find at other boba shops. I had sesame balls.. 10 pieces sound like a lot but that's their number and they are small popable sized.. I've always heard the distinction businesses give that they use the same fryer for everything and most of the time, I can't say I would know but some people want to know their vegetables/non-meats are prepared separate. It wasn't told to me and I did not ask because I assumed it would be a same fryer situation and was okay with that. But never have I ever... opened a box and smelled a strong scent that let me know without a doubt that it's a same fryer situation until Tea Bay. Is it more than just same fryer but reused old oil? Idk. I'm just surprised to have gotten something that took on the smell of other things. The smell stunned me. read more

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So excited to see a newer boba place pop up! I tried the Oolong Milk Tea 25% sweet with boba. The boba is smaller than the typical size but is cute and chewy with a little sweetness. The tea itself tastes great at this level of sweet but that's my preference. The popcorn chicken was actually pretty bomb; a little crispier and saltier than our typical go-to T4. The place is tucked into a corner next to a Gyro Shop and a liquor store. There are some indoor tables and a cubby with board games to enjoy. I definitely want to try more food options here! read more

Tea Bay - Roasted Oolong Milk Tea - Asian Fusion Near Me - Sacramento, California

I bought a mango boba milk tea , it cost $6.50 . This is the worst boba milk tea I ever drink before . The mango flavor is so artificial, not fresh . $6.50 without topping and the flavor is so old especially the taste of the mango is so awful. I have to throw entire milk tea after two sipping... the milk does not taste good as well . read more

Tea Bay - Mango milk tea - Asian Fusion Near Me - Sacramento, California

The area isn't great but I can tell for college students it isn't so bad. The milk tea is average but their sign is definitely out there and makes you curious about this place. Had to check it out! read more

I doordashed from this place, and it did not disappoint. I got an almond milk tea with boba at 50% sweetness, popcorn chicken, and spam musubi. The flavor of the almond milk tea was good, however the boba was a little tough for my liking, but not bad. I thought the popcorn chicken was breaded perfectly, but would of liked it if it had more basil, and the musubi was super flavorful and yummy! Overall good experience, and would order from here again! read more

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I gave this place a chance because it was close to Sac State and I was craving a boba so I stopped by. I got a thai tea half sweet with boba and it was really good and surprisingly not too much ice, just perfect. I loved seeing all the different food options that they had but I didn't get a chance to try any of them today. The electronic menu boards were very easy to read and all available options were on it for food and drinks. The tea was just as expected from a good Thai tea and the boba was the perfect consistency and slightly sweet with brown sugar. 10/10 would recommend, I just wish it wasn't in that plaza. read more

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The location of this place is so ghetto. There is a lot of homeless people & drug addicts in the area. My boyfriend was approached in his car by a lady offering sexual activities in exchange for money... I believe they took over the Quickly's that used to be in this plaza. This place looses 2 stars because of the area they're in. Feels unsafe & sketchy. I got a Brown Sugar Ginger Shake with brown sugar crystal boba. This drink was really good! It's your typical milk tea but blended & a hint of ginger. The ginger wasn't overwhelming & just right. I may prefer more ginger if I do come by again. Get this drink if you like ginger!!! As a first timer, this was the only item that caught my eye. Everything else on the menu seems pretty basic or something I've had elsewhere. read more

The customer service and my drink were both very good! The restaurant has a good ambiance and its definitely a place you can get some work done in while you drink. read more

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Best friend chicken in Sacramento, I got the basil popcorn chicken and fries with honeydew milk tea....Amazing! Even the water was good. Friendly staff, and chill ambience. read more

Tea Bay - Asian Fusion Near Me - Sacramento, California

If I still went to school at Sac State, I'd probably add this to my list of quick nearby lunch spots because they have bento boxes on the menu. We decided to skip the bento boxes though and try the snacks instead today. We ordered the basil popcorn chicken, takoyaki, and lobster balls. The popcorn chicken was nicely cooked and I liked that it didn't have too much batter, but they didn't have any dipping sauces! They only gave us packets of soy sauce, sriracha, and sweet and sour sauce on the side. We used the sweet and sour on the lobster balls, but I would've liked ranch or sweet chili sauce for the popcorn chicken. I did appreciate that they gave a separate container of spices on the side so you could control how spicy you want it. But it wasn't a typical spice mixture like other popcorn chicken we have had - this one was definitely heavy on the chili powder. The lobster balls were okay, again cooked really nicely but nothing too unique. My favorite of the three was the takoyaki by far. It was really good for a snack at a boba shop! I tried out their a honeydew milk tea with egg pudding. It wasn't terrible but nothing special either, and I finished it so fast because of all the ice. I didn't realize you could adjust ice and sweetness until looking at the menu again later, since the cashier never asked about those customizations while we were ordering. My husband's coffee crema latte was definitely the better drink of the two, but it wasn't cold enough. It was like the ice proportions in both of our drinks were way off! Overall I don't know if I'll be back anytime soon but I'd be willing to give the drinks another shot if I'm in the area. There aren't many boba places in this part of town so I am sure I'll end up here again someday! read more

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Awesome hidden gem in a random little strip mall. The popcorn chicken was perfectly breaded and the portion was super generous. Get the honey sauce for dipping. My jasmine green tea was strong and the boba were chewy and sweet. Clean, chill ambiance, and super friendly staff (thanks Kay!) with a nice selection of board games to boot. Seems like it would be a great late night study spot too. We will definitely be back! read more

Tea Bay - Popcorn chicken with honey sauce. This is how much was left after eating until I was full! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Sacramento, California

The food was hot and fresh and so crispy! I was amazed that for $10.99 you get three sesame balls, rice, broccoli, and basil popcorn chicken which had the most flavor I've ever had on a popcorn chicken! I also have the spam musubi, but I wasn't too impressed. The boba pearls in my milk tea had a nice chewy texture. read more

Tea Bay - Spam Musubi, Popcorn Chicken Bento Box, Classic Black Milk Tea - Asian Fusion Near Me - Sacramento, California

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My husband and I were craving late night boba. He ordered the Mango Slush and I had the Taro Milk Tea. They were yummy and it was fast pickup since we ordered over the phone. I wouldn't want to stay there too long at night because of too many people. read more

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