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Nice to see this boba shop pop up at the mall. I've been to their other location at Parkway, so it was cool to try this place. Lots of drinks to choose from, and the staff were very helpful in explaining my menu questions. Ended up with an iced watermelon fruitaro (like a milk tea but w/o the milk) and some crystal boba which ended up just the right amount of sweetness that I was looking for that day. Thank you! read more

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Decided to give this place a try, but it'll be my first and last time here. Our drinks took a while to come out and didn't taste like the milk tea or strawberry matcha we ordered- more like a watered down version of it. read more

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The newest outpost of Tea Monks is a food court stand at the Westfield Plaza Bonita. There are three other locations of this bubble tea chain in SD County, but this one happens to be the closest which was still a drive of nearly 15 miles. Most of the drinks were offered in three different sizes... 16, 24, and 33 oz. Toppings were $0.75 each which is about par nowadays. Milk Tea, Hot Tea, Flavored Tea, Iced Fruitaro, Fruit Smoothies, Lemonades, Slushies, and a Blended Series were the categories. Five types of Macaron Ice Cream sandwiches were also sold. My choice was a 24 oz Rose Peach Green Tea with regular sweetness, 50% ice, and honey boba pearls added. The blend was very fragrant from the rose component. I seldom see this option with fruit teas at other places. The boba pearls could have been cooked longer to soften them. The processing time to make my drink wasn't very long. There was at least one other boba tea shop within this sprawling mall so there is competition under the same roof. My initial experience with Tea Monks was worth a four star rating. read more

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Frances G.

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I was craving a refreshing drink to cool down until I saw roaches on the counter ... this place looks sketchy I won't be back

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We were missing boba so much, so it was perfect timing to spot this place in the food court! I tried the lavender boba, and my friend had the coco chocolate, it was delicious. My friend wished it had more chocolate, though; for the 'coco choco' haha! But overall, we enjoyed it, and Emilia, who helped us, was super friendly and energetic. There are so many drinks to try, so we'll definitely be back! Totally worth it! read more

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I always get excited when a new tea spot opens. This place looked so cute and is set at a good location in the mall. I tried what seems to be one of their more popular drinks, the honey milk tea with boba. Sadly, the drink was disappointing. It didn't have any distinguishable flavor from a regular milk tea, but the drink wasn't good because it was really watery. It tasted like a boba drink when you're towards the end of it and all the ice has melted. It looks like this place is new so I'm hoping the quality will improve. read more

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Jay D.

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Located inside Plaza Bonita mall, National City on the 2nd floor. Drinks are good and some flavors are okay. Service are good. They have a lot of selections of drinks as well. Must try! read more

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After walking the mall a refreshing boba is perfect! Tea monks is delicious the girls helped me decide and my daughter enjoyed her Tiger Milk Tea and I got a refreshing mango strawberry iced tea. We have gone back just for boba because it's that good! The Horchata one is tasty. The service is great and girls are attentive and suggest drinks and flavors to help you decide since there's a lot of variety. read more

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Rexie S.

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Felt like a Thai tea with boba and saw tea monk in the food court of the Westfield Plaza Bonita Mall. Ordered the Thai tea with boba. Friendly service. Exactly what I wanted. read more

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Found a new boba spot at the mall. Lots of variety! The two girls who helped us were nice and made our drink really fast! We ordered a super big strawberry mango ice tea with boba to share. The boba was really soft and yummy! The tea was good, not amazing... but good! We will definitely go back to try something new! read more

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This place sucks!! Came in on Friday afternoon there was no one around, girl took my order and 5 minutes later some lady showed up and made a huge order. Mine you I had already been waiting for my drinks, the employees were just standing around. It had been 15 minutes I had been waiting and the lady who ordered behind me went up and asked about the drinks, they had no idea who paid what or what the drinks they needed were!!! Wth?!!! The employees had just been standing around because they erased the orders and couldn't even say anything!! Meanwhile 20 minutes passed until I got my order and had to REPEAT what it had been!! RIDICULOUS!! read more

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Pamela D.

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Worst boba I've ever had and that's saying something. Watered down milk and taro tea. He lost our order and we waited 20 minutes. Don't waste your money. I couldn't even drink it. Trash. read more

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Ronda B.

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2 years ago

So yummy, i always get the strawberry pearl smoothie, it's a little on the sweet side, but super good, the place itself is cute. and the menus are well put up. We always get our drinks quick, and the people are always super nice. read more

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Awesome sauce boba shop it has lots of options and have samples to try. Celena was very helpful and kind when answering my questions. W bobarista! Green Thai tea buss read more

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Marlet A.

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Emelia at plaza Bonita was the best so sweet and helpful Loved it So good great place read more

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I tried this Boba spot today since it was at the food court, I ordered a tiger milk tea with oat milk but when I tasted the drink the drink tasted more like water than the actual brown sugar flavor. In addition to that I dont know what they mix in there but their was white particles floating in my drink, maybe it was the creamer or maybe the milk? I gave the drink back and I got a Thai tea, but even the Thai tea has a weird taste to it and im guessing it was from the condensed milk, but my stomach has not been the best ever since. I have experience as a Boba barista, and those drink shouldn't have any wierd after taste or unmixed powders. read more

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Awesome place that just opened up in Plaza Bonita. Very friendly employees and fun atmosphere for it's grand opening. I ordered a lychee strawberry lemonade with mango pearl and it was so delicious and refreshing! read more

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Strawberry banana smoothie came out a bit too milky for me. Pomegranate mango lemonade was tasty! Grand opening was nice with their special promotion. :) Thanks Rebecca! read more

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My favorite boba chain. They have a great variety of drinks from caffeinated, non caffeinated to slushy types. I normally go to their other locations near home but happened to be at plaza Bonita and am so glad they opened a location in Plaza Bonita. Staff was friendly and was giving free samples to try. They just opened last week. Give them a try. My new favorite is Matcha Milk Tea and all time favorite Taro milk tea which I love love love!!! read more

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My drink was so good!! It came out so fast and tasted yummy. Definitely 8/10! Also the workers were so kind. I would def come back !:) read more

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I visited the Tea Monks new location in Plaza Bonita. Same great taste across all locations. My favorite drink is Caramel Macchiato blend and it's a must have delicious drink to try out and you won't regret it. To welcome new customers in the new location, the staff offered free premium water bottles to the first 50 customers. Even though we reached late but the staff was gracious enough to give us the water bottles that made our day enjoyable! read more

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Celena was soo helpful & professionall they have nice selection of tea's & smoothies, highly recommend this place

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The matcha tea was really good and the service was great ..thank God they opened a location that side and the ambiance had a good vibe read more

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Bad service and drinks are watered down, they will be out of business by 2026 lol would not recommend spending you're money unless you're looking for a dissatisfaction lol. read more

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I just found out Tea Monks is new at my local Mall! I ordered the Mango Lychee Milk Tea with Mango popping pearls. So yummy! Jessica and Nicole were very courteous and sweet! Give Tea Monks a try! read more

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The drinks were superb! Celena made me a strawberry milk tea with impeccable service. I will be back again as a regular!

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ITea Monks! The staffs are very friendly and efficient. Celena, Rebeca and Nicole...thank you! drinks are yummy, place is clean and conveniently located close to AMC theaters. read more

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My friends and I went on Black Friday during a rush and even then the service and timing was great. Nicole helped us at the register and made our drinks. She was super helpful and personable despite being busy. Loved the whole vibe of the tea stand. read more

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The staff were incredibly kind, and the girl Jocelyn made my drink was not only beautiful but also had a wonderful smile--she was very welcoming! I got a tiger milk tea, and I had to leave a review because it tasted absolutely delicious. read more

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I stopped by this location earlier today to try it out and was pleasantly surprised by both the service and quality of my drink! Thank you to my server Nicole who was very helpful and friendly and suggested I try their strawberry matcha! :) read more

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I got tiger milk tea and it was so yummy. I would definitely come back here again with friends to try the other drinks. Great service from Rebekah and Nicole! read more

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Great Boba Spot with great customer service! I got my order in a timely manner, and the staff was super welcoming, especially Celena and Emilia. Would come back again 100%! read more

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My drink came out fairly quickly and the prices were very reasonable as well as great customer service

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Excellent ambience, superb Tea and great service. Its almost similar to one at Carlsbad outlet mall. Enjoyed the drink thoroughly. Will visit again read more

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Came here for the first time and let me tell you... the BEST Boba in town! Go try it and I promise you won't be disappointed

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Sharad M.

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just had a smoothie at this place. Tot amazing. Great service and super clean place. Will definitely be coming back again

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Angel E.

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service is quick and drinks are amazing. i personally got helped out by an employee working there by the name of jocelyn and she is the best her customer service is great & the boba she made for me was made perfect definitely a 10/10 place i would definitely recommend to try if you're going to be shopping here read more

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Megan W.

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such good boba and milk tea, great customer service!!! love this place it's soooo cute and cozy vibes in the shop.

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they are so nice here Rebecca had got our order and was superr nice ill 100% come again the drinks were also super good

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More info about Tea Monks

3030 Plaza Bonita Rd
Ste 9274
National City, CA 91950
Directions
(760) 448-6009
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http://theteamonks.com

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Hours

What time does Tea Monks open?

Tea Monks opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Tea Monks opens at 11:00 AM on Sunday.

What time does Tea Monks close?

Tea Monks closes at 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.Tea Monks closes at 9:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.Tea Monks closes at 7:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Thu 10:00 AM - 8:00 PMFri-Sat 10:00 AM - 9:00 PMSun 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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Does Tea Monks allow dogs?

Yes, Tea Monks allows dogs.

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Does Tea Monks have parking?

Yes, Tea Monks has parking options. Validated Parking

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Does Tea Monks have free WiFi?

Yes, Tea Monks has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Freshly brewed teas, Black Tea, Thai Tea, Green Thai Tea, Jasmine Green Tea. We offer Slushies, Lemonades, Fruit smoothies. Non Dairy Options : Almond milk, Soy Milk, Oat Milk, Coconut milk Fresh Boba's are prepared couple of times everyday based on the demand. Plenty of toppings to choose from: Strawberry, Pomegranate, Matcha Crystals, Yogo Jelly, Kiwi Pops, Coconut jelly and more.

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I have been coming here for yeaaaarss and the guy was always so nice. I came in today for a club…read moresandwich which reads on the menu " turkey, bacon, ham" and the lady gave me chicken. I asked if it changed and she said " no its like the pic" but the pic also looks like turkey.. why have it on the menu if it something different? I wouldn't have ordered it because i didn't want chicken. She was so rude and kept saying no. And i said well the guy always made it with turkey and she goes what guy. Wow she extremely rude youre better off at frutas next door. She didn't offer to fix it or anything. Used to be a childhood place for me. Im so sad

Vampiro Juice $13 and half of it was foam. This picture was taken AFTER we drank some of the foam…read moreto see if it was tolerable and it definitely wasn't. This establishment is usually a hit or miss but this time it just was a complete flop. I will not be returning and most definitely NOT recommending to others .

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I have been a customer of Mango Mango for several years and always receive great service and…read moredelicious healthy food when I eat there. This is a family owned and operated business that takes pride in the quality of food, aesthetic decor, and cleanliness. If you are interested in eating healthier food that also is tasty then this the place to go.

mangomangofreshandhealthy_ serves up delicious, fresh, and healthy dishes and juices -- the perfect…read moreboost for your morning energy! You can truly taste the love of nature in every bite, and the colorful plates are as beautiful as they are flavorful. The staff are incredibly friendly, making the whole experience even better. I highly recommend starting your morning here -- you'll leave feeling refreshed, energized, and ready to take on the day!

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everbowl

4.1(263 reviews)

1.9 mi

I recently discovered Everbowl and I freaking LOVE it!! Apparently I had no idea how good açaí was,…read morebut their guava and passionfruit bases are seriously delicious too. The topping options are amazing, and the fresh fruit has always been really fresh. My favorite is adding almond butter and honey drizzled on top. They definitely don't skimp on the toppings, which I appreciate! You can order ahead through the app, they have a rewards program, or you can eat there, they have plenty of tables both inside and outside. Service has always been fast and everyone I've dealt with has been super nice and friendly. Definitely becoming one of my favorite spots for a quick, fresh treat!

Ice cream shoppe masquerading as a smoothie bar…read more I was excited to try this place as a refreshing, whole food option. Unfortunately, all of their smoothie and bowl bases are pre-sweetened and half of them are just rice milk. Aside from some berry and other fresh fruit toppings, there is virtually no whole food at this place. It probably wouldn't have bothered me that much, but their entire marketing strategy is geared toward health and wellness. Everbowl is anything but that. It's effectively a milkshake with a scoop of metamucil. Unless your carb-loading for an ultramarathon, I'd skip this place.

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Fresheria

3.9(201 reviews)

1.6 mi

We come here after our morning walk at Rohr park . Staff are so efficient and nice. Food choices is…read morevast and all tasty from their smoothies to their wraps etc... friends and I hang out there as long as we want.

We often order wraps or sandwiches to go in this place. However, we have had several wraps that…read morewere missing the sauce inside (so it was just dry). Today found hair in my sandwich.

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Everyone there is so kind and amazing! My mom had such high blood sugar and our girl GEVEVA knew…read moreexactly what juice to make! And it brought numbers down immediately !!!!! My bestie went in for high cholesterol and she knew exactly what to do!!!!! Love this place so much Such a family feeling place. They remember you! They are welcoming and knowlagable ! Not to mention the food is so fresh and the acai bowls are so tasty and big

I was looking for a healthy alternative for lunch and stumbled upon this place. They had a great…read morelunch special and decided to try it. I ordered a chicken salad sandwich on squaw bread and a tropical delight smoothie and I was so pleased with my lunch! The sandwich was exactly what I was looking for, fresh ingredients, the bread was soft and the smoothie was one of the best I've ever had honestly. their lunch special come with a sandwich of choice and smoothie of choice, great deal! I ordered chips with it and it was delicious. Staff is very friendly and the place is small but clean and you can eat inside or take out. Plenty of parking in this shopping center.

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3.0(97 reviews)

1.8 mi

If you're in the mood for smoothies, fresh juices, salads and even sandwiches this is a good place…read moreto visit. I usually get their fruit salad. It's a pretty big size and the price is very reasonable. The place is big with plenty of tables available. Located in a small shopping center with limited parking.

Tortas are usually good but I got my girlfriend a pineapple orange juice large and it was 90…read morepercent water with no flavor. It was honestly disgusting. Bought around 10 am may 4th.

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4.2(638 reviews)

2.4 mi

First time coming here this afternoon and was unsure what to get. The barista Nate was super…read morehelpful and knowledgeable about the menu. I ended up trying their Vietnamese coffee which was super good! I will definitely come back again!

Just dropping by my fav boba spot! Delicious as always. Quick service, beautiful design, delicious…read moredrinks what more could I ask for

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Matcha tea and fruity pebbles!

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Whooo over 50grams of protein let's goo!! I've been training like an athlete since I started…read moreballet dancing so I figured I could try different smoothie today. I'm glad I did. It's not too sugary. You can taste fun textures of cocoa nibs and the sweetness comes from the yogurt and whey powders. Parking was right in front and line was short. Highly recommend this location and don't forget to use your apps for rewards point. I use it all the time. They even have snacks to eat. My go to is their avocado toast with eggs. Wish they offered whole oatmeal for breakfast for fiber. My protein shake had so much protein I can feel my muscles growing right now.

Ive been coming to Robeks for the last few months for their Strawnana Berry Acai bowel and I will…read moresay that this one is way better than the other competitors around the area (just my personal Opinion) :) The açaí bowl was fresh, delicious, and beautifully put together. The staff was friendly, quick, and made sure everything was just right. Definitely coming back for another bowl soon!

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Friendly service! I recommend to those looking for a protein shake and pick me up…read more This was my first time visiting the 3rd Ave location. I purchased two regular sized drinks, one being the Oreo PB Banana and the Tropical Breeze energy tea. Delicious post workout shake! There is seating and lounging area for folks to hangout and chill after purchasing their beverages.

Super delicious banana split protein shake first time trying this flavor hit the spot I also got a…read moresunrise tea but didn't get a picture

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3.9(525 reviews)

3.2 mi

Stopped by Fresheria and had a great experience. I ordered the spinach wrap with grilled chicken,…read moreavocado, fresh greens, tomato, red onion, and cheese. Everything tasted fresh and the ingredients were high quality. The flavor was excellent, and the chipotle-style sauce brought it all together. I also ordered a papaya agua fresca, which was incredibly refreshing and paired perfectly with the meal. It tasted fresh, natural, and wasn't overly sweet like many other drinks. The wrap was a little smaller than I expected for the price, but the freshness, quality, and flavor more than made up for it. The restaurant was clean, the staff was friendly, and the menu offers a great variety of healthy options, including smoothies, juices, salads, and bowls. If you're looking for a fresh, healthy meal that's packed with flavor, Fresheria is definitely worth checking out. I'll be back to try more of the menu on my next visit. Highly recommend!

Love Fresheria! My go-to is chicken pesto sandwich and lentil soup for a decent price. I especially…read morelike coming here because a meal doesn't cost an arm and a leg $$. Their veggie soup is good too. You order + pay first and wait for your name to be called to get your food at the register. Easy system. Plenty of sitting inside and out. Lots of items on their menu that I have yet to try. I recommend!

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Jennifer C.

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I like to stop by this location whenever I'm at Plaza Bonita and enjoy their variety of drinks. The staff are very pleasant and friendly and often have free samples out for customers to try their drinks. Today I ordered a pomegranate mango lemonade and it was delicious and refreshing. Thank you Nicole for your suggestion! read more

Itzel S.

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2 years ago

I got the mango lychee milk tea and it was very good. Shout out to Jocelyn, she made my drink. Very friendly place and would definitely recommend. read more

Sabrina V.

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2 years ago

Delicious drinks! Randomly decided to try this place out; the girl working, Jocelyn was super helpful in picking something out. Would go again. read more

Felipe B.

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3

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2 years ago

Service was great. Celena, Nicole and Rebecca did really well. We also loved the paradise punch. We'll recommend to our friends.

Airi D.

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10 months ago

Great place, LOVE the staff always really kind and understanding when I don't understan!! thank you so much!!

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5.0

(19 reviews)

I'm so glad Ding Tea opened up here on the west side of Chula Vista! This area, especially along…read moreBroadway, could really use more diversity in food and drink spots, and Ding Tea is exactly what we needed. The shop is in a plaza with a laundromat, Chinese food, a barbershop, and a taco shop next door, so it's super convenient. I ordered the House Special tea with boba, and my wife got the Oreo Taro with 30% sugar both drinks were great and perfectly made to our liking. The vibe inside is super chill. We grabbed a spot by the window so we could people-watch while we enjoyed our drinks. Service was friendly and fast, and it felt welcoming from the moment we walked in. I'll definitely be coming here more often since it's so close to home. Thanks for being here and bringing more variety to the neighborhood!

The quality was pretty good.. I ordered the matcha Oreo…read moremilk tea and I recommend it for sure.. The service is quick and attentive. The owner offered to remake any drink that needed to be adjusted. He is hospitable and remembers customers that return to his shoppe. The area is clean and the bathroom hallway has a full size mirror so that you can do a fit check or group selfie.. found this place on Facebook groups and we stopped by after eating dinner in the area. Parking lot had spaces, but we came in the evening.

Feng Cha-Chula Vista

4.6

(132 reviews)

I loved my Kiwi Basil Green Tea here today soooo much!! Perfect sweetness (I added zero, didn't…read moreneed!), perfect taste, perfect textures. I love when I see kiwi tea on the menu. I think it took me like 5 min to drink lol The staff was really nice and the cafe itself was chill and quiet. Great moment to relax in the middle of the day. Would like to come back and try other drinks but mine was so perfect I might just get it again :)

Second time trying this Boba spot and sad to say, it just doesn't do it for me…read more Ordered the Dragonfruit drink this time and i didn't find the flavor enjoyable. So, with that said, i will prolly NOT try it the third time.

Daboba Las Americas

4.2

(17 reviews)

So happy there's a boba spot at this mall now. Clean interior with plenty of seating. I ordered my…read moredrink and it was ready in minutes. I had the Passionfruit honey fruit juice with boba and it was so crisp and refreshing. I was a little worried about the honey but it was very light and not overpowering. The boba was fresh and chewy with the perfect texture. I'll be back!

This place is good!! I got a strawberry matcha with boba. Flavour was good, the vibes were good,…read morethe cashier was friendly. Only complaint was that prices were a bit too high for the amount of drink that you get.

Cafe 86

3.9

(279 reviews)

Ube cravings solved!…read more Stop by @ Cafe 86 on a Saturday around 1:10 p.m. Only 1 customer in line. Got lucky we had a parking spot in front of the cafe. Ordered to-go for: Ube cracked cheesecake Ube truffles Ube leche plan All delicious ube flavors the way I remember it since the last time we had it. I'm guessing it might just be the size that changed, but considering prices of everything are up, I understand why. Staff were nice and dining area is clean. Highly recommended if you love Ube flavored desserts while you are in the area.

Some of the best halo halo in San Diego!…read more I love the nato jelly that they use. It has that bite to it. I also love that they use corn flakes and a lot of it. Adds a good crunch. There's a decent amount of seating inside and the staff is always kind.

It's Boba Time

4.6

(5 reviews)

Friendly staff, cute place and nice variety! Reasonable prices. My Thai iced tea was made good and…read moremy son loves Dubai chocolate!

Honestly, I love It's Boba Time. However, customer service was not the greatest today. I ordered a…read morematcha cloud which I really love, but when I was handed my drink, the foam was all mixed in with the drink. The person who handed me my drink said "oh sorry the foam got mixed into your drink" and then I asked if by chance they could add more foam. Another girl comes out saying "oh yeah we just ran out and it takes about another 10 mins if you wanna wait". Normally I don't care, the foam eventually gets mixed into the drink but I do enjoy the foam by itself. However, it's the attitude of both of them.

Snoice

4.3

(835 reviews)

Friendly staff and tasty drinks. Nice local spot that isn't to big. Big ups to Nikko.read more

Autumn was so incredibly helpful since it was my first time here and was Toby helping out in the…read moreback.

Three Boys Coffee

4.3

(50 reviews)

I feel like nobody really talks about Three Boys Coffee and honestly they should. You normally…read moredon't expect those little coffee kiosks inside malls to be serving actually good espresso drinks, but this spot definitely proved me wrong. Every time I pass by it's kind of hit or miss with how busy it is, but today it was pretty mellow. There was only one worker there handling everything, but he was super friendly and the whole transaction still felt smooth. Drinks took a little longer to come out, but again there was literally only one person working so honestly no complaints there. I decided to try the tiramisu latte and the s'mores latte, both iced. The tiramisu latte was honestly really solid. The base had this rich espresso mocha flavor that leaned chocolatey and then it was topped with this thick creamy cold foam with cocoa powder dusted on top. Definitely sweeter, but I mean... it's tiramisu. That's exactly what I expected and wanted from it. The s'mores latte was probably the more memorable one just because of the graham cracker pieces blended into the cold foam. It added texture and actually gave that s'mores flavor instead of just tasting sugary. My only thing was that the actual latte base leaned a little watery, but the flavor overall still made it enjoyable. Presentation wise both drinks looked so good when they came out. The cold foam, toppings, everything just looked handcrafted and honestly way better quality than what you would expect from a mall coffee kiosk. This is definitely one of those spots where if I'm at Plaza Bonita, I'm probably stopping by for a drink before heading out.

I usually expect mediocre coffee at the mall, but Three Boys Coffee blew me away. Their "The Money…read moreMan" pistachio latte was amazing. Rich, smooth, and naturally nutty without tasting like artificial syrup. This will be my new go-to stop whenever I'm wandering through.

Mayari Coffee

5.0

(14 reviews)

We ordered the turon, ube and island coffees - all the drinks were insanely delicious and true to…read moretheir names flavor wise. Would recommend giving this place a try!

Randomly found this spot on Apple Maps and so glad we stopped by! Such a cute local business stand,…read moreand the owners were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Not to mention their cute logo/branded design. We tried the ube, turon, and Island Way. You honestly cant go wrong! The ube drink was maybe our favorite. Creamy, well-balanced ube flavor not the artificial sweet syrup. The turon was also really good. Great banana and brown sugar flavor, and it tasted just like turon. I personally would've loved a bit more banana flavor, but still very good. Island Way was probably my favorite. I loved the coconut flavor, it wasn't overpowering and paired really nicely with the subtle macadamia nuttiness. Would definitely come back the next time we are in town!

Dutch Bros Coffee

3.4

(23 reviews)

Went through the drive thru and man lines are always so long but it's ok. When I came to the window…read morethere was a gentleman that was amazing! I really feel customer service is just so non existent these days but he was truly a pleasure. He greeted, we chatted, and super personable! I went to get the cookie butter coffee and I asked them to make it not as sweet. One of my favorites I hope it won't be a limited time only drink. I'll be back!

This is a newer location and I'm totally one dimensional when I come here, meaning I have always…read moreordered the same exact thing every time at every location. This is the signature Annihilator. Which consists of chocolate and macadamia nut. The hot version is less sweet and normally less milky as well. It hasn't varied much from one location to another until I came here. So to be honest it was the worst version I've had at any location. This has always been a 5-star coffee choice elsewhere. So I ordered and iced version and even asked for easy ice and the cup was half full. Way too milky and not enough sugar and I don't even like it sweet. I should've had the remake it but I was a block down the road taking my first sip.. Probably won't be back here I must say.

Surf City Squeeze

3.5

(40 reviews)