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Tea Monks

3.8 (204 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Bay M.

Always excited to try any tea or boba place. Tea Monks is located close to Ruby's and Starbucks. I got the strawberry lychee flavored tea with a beef empanada. The tea is good and the empanada was delicious, the pastry is light and crispy, comes with some sort of red chimichurri. Great little pick me upper for more shopping. There's a "combo special" sign camouflaged with the menu. A non-blended drink & 2 empanadas for $10 which is a great deal because my order for a drink & empanada was $9.50. Would've been nice for the staff to offer the combo special knowing it would only be a few cents more. Fast service. Good drinks & food.

Norman R.

Pink Paradise beverage was extremely sweet for my taste! Customer service was very good, and the price was reasonable. Happy I was only sampling some else's drink Next time I will order something closer to my liking

Milk tea smore and taro milk tea
Ariana M.

It was our first time checking this place out, and the service was great. There was a little bit of a line on a Saturday at 3pm. We ordered the small s'more and taro milk teas for $13.50 total. The taro was a little too sweet for us but other than that it was good!

Menu 2 iced fruitaro, lemonades and toppings
Joni R.

Grabbed a few drinks on a quick trip to the outlets. There was no one at the counter when we arrived, so it took a couple of minutes to order our drinks. Here's what we got: Classic milk tea with boba - 8/10 - boba was good consistency but the tea one itself was a little bland Mango green tea - 8/10 - refreshing but nothing special Black tea - 8/10 - good flavor; very strong Not the best or the worst tea shop I've been to. If I was shopping and thirsty, I'd probably go back. There's no inside seating but you can find a few shared tables outside. There's a funky mural on the wall.

Yoshiko G.

When I visited Carlsbad, I stopped by the outlet for shopping and a drink at Tea Monks. The store is tight and has no tables, but a few are outside. I had it in the car, so it didn't bother me. I ordered a matcha milk tea and added Boba; It was very delicious. I also like the Boba because it has just the right firmness. The staff were nice. It's a good place to quench your thirst while shopping at the outlet.

José D.

Conveniently located at the Carlsbad outlets. Got the mango green tea. Service was quick, drink was decent. Nothing crazy, but it's nice to have something refreshing to sip while shopping. Good for a quick cool down.

Zen Thai Milk Tea
Alexandria W.

The workers were nice and service was fast and they had a good looking menu. I ordered the Zen Thai tea which was fine, I've had bette Thai tea. But the boba in it was really mushy. If you're at the outlets and you are craving boba, this place is convenient but I won't remember this place as one of my favorites.

Jasmine Milk Tea
Nancy L.

Inside is very crowded and not quiet, which is a bit sad.But they had pick-up orders which made more efficient.The boba was kinda good but kinda bland with a hint of sugar, wish it was more diverse.

Mango moon smoothie has such a pretty color!
Katee M.

So happy I finally found a legit boba spot in the area! I use to live near convoy so I was spoiled with boba shops! After moving to Carlsbad I've had such a difficult time getting my boba fix! I ordered the Mango Moon Smoothie with lychee jelly, and it was chef's kiss! Super refreshing, not overly sweet, and the lychee jelly added the perfect texture. It really hit the spot--especially on a hot day. My friend got a classic Milk Tea with coffee jelly and loved the balance of creaminess and bold tea flavor. I love the huge variety of toppings--a variety of boba (tapioca pearls) and jelly flavors! Their menu is super diverse: milk teas, fruit teas, lemonades, smoothies... basically something for everyone. It'll be fun to mix and match to come up with my perfect drink! The staff was friendly, the shop was clean, and the drinks came out quickly. Definitely going to come back soon!

Eva G.

3.5 I was in the area for the weekend. My first visit we didn't know what to order. So we chose the Tiger Tea and Thai tea with boba We weren't really impressed. The tiger tea was ok and the boba in the Thai tea was hot thus quickly melting the ice and watering down the beverage. The next day we decided to give this place another try .. ordered the Coco melon lychee Mango green tea Mango lemonade w Aloe Found a drink that I would recommend here.... Coco Melon with lychee!!! It was actually refreshing and delicious!! Would order that again!!

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Millena P.

After a long day at LEGOLAND, my partner was craving a smoothie, and I was craving boba. We found this spot down the road. Since it was close and the only spot open, we decided to try it out. Tip: Make sure you check in on Yelp for 1 free topping! Parking: This shop is located in an outdoor outlet. Free parking in their lot. We visited on a Saturday, and it was very busy. Parking can be difficult. Ambiance/Environment: They're located along side the outlet; on the outside. It's a small spot. No indoor seating, but they have limited outdoor seating. Service: Our cashier was nice, but not efficient. I checked in on Yelp for the 1 free topping. I ordered a drink with boba. I noticed it didn't reflect on the iPad while checking out. She said it won't show on the screen, but they'll add the boba. This was not the case. They forgot to add the boba. Partly my fault for not noticing and trusting the cashier's words. It wasn't until after I grabbed my drink, took a quick photo, and left - that I noticed they forgot to add the boba. At that point I was already in my car, so I accepted the L. Drinks: 1) I ordered the S'mores Milk Tea with boba (did not get boba) and easy ice. I felt the milk tea was more chocolatey. Unsure what part actually made it "s'mores." Despite no boba and lack of taste, it wasn't too sweet and decent. 2) My partner ordered the Muscle Up Choco Smoothie, no toppings - I didn't get to try his drink because he downed it, but he said he really liked it. Pricing: It's average $$ price for boba. They do have some fun drinks that sound interesting. I'd come back to try their other drinks. I'll make sure it's correct this time.

Zen Thai Milk Tea
Ricardo M.

Was at the Carlsbad outlets doing some shopping and ran into this boba shop. I love trying new boba places and Tea Monks is one of the best. I tried their Thai Tea with boba and it was tasty and the boba was the perfect texture. Service was also very quick even with the long line. Will definitely get a drink every time I am at the outlets!

Milk tea
Char B.

Nice place to grab a drink. There's really no where to sit inside but a few tables outside. Lots of choice to choose from. I really enjoyed the quality of the milk tea I got. The staff was also very fast in making my drink. The only down side is I was looking forward to seeing their cute logo on the cup but got a blank cup instead

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4 years ago

Loved their taro honey tea and mango moon..all the drinks are super good. Highly recommend!!

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Sip-N-Sea: Coffee + Açaí

Sip-N-Sea: Coffee + Açaí

4.8(166 reviews)
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Who doesn't crave acai bowls and smoothies?! This place in Leucadia hits the spot!…read more Follow me for more on BayBitesNSips on Tiktok I'm also a bay area artist and I've just started selling online on Etsy: MLEcolorshop ; if you visit me or tell a friend who likes jewelry, I would appreciate it so much Everything I make is handmade with Polymer Clay and there is no single piece alike. https://www.etsy.com/shop/MLEcolorshop

Love Sip-N- Sea location. It has cool beach vibes. You will know the place when you see long line,…read morebut don't feel discouraged because it moves very fast. They have nice mural. Outdoor seating are available. There is no bathroom. We parked in the residential area. The menu includes; açai bowls, smoothies, latte, coffee, specialty lattes, gold brews, retail coffee,matcha, seasonal drinks, tea. In addition to their fresh bakery. We ordered; -Monkey business Matcha 5/5 It's coconut syrup and banana cold foam. The drink had unique taste, with adequate sweetness, rich flavor and creaminess. -Banana bread latte 5/5 Brown sugar, banana cream and foam, nutmeg and cinnamon. The drink was refreshing. The mixture of the creamy banana and the brown sugar gave the drink a unique and rich flavor -Coconut Caramel cookie 5/5 My goodness! That was indulgent, buttery,and had the perfect texture. -Banana Nutella muffins 5/5 The muffin was moist and rich in banana flavor then the center had rich and gooey chocolate. It was heavenly! The staff were very welcoming and genuinely warm. The service was really fast. Definitely, I will be back to try their açai bowls and order more drinks.

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