I am so surprised I've never reviewed Ice Monster, because we were here for an event many years ago…read moreand we absolutely adored their sugary sweets. I've been on a shaved ice kick recently and decided to drop in and try Ice Monster's coffee shaved ice - and it did not disappoint. It was soft and light and just divine. You order from a tablet at the front, but their service was friendly and helpful when delivering the food, and there is plenty of seating out front. We've also had items delivered a couple times, and they're always well packed and in great condition (not melted) when we receive them. All in all we'll definitely keep ordering from Ice Monster and have been loving their frosty wares!

I grew up in Taiwan where, on hot, muggy summer nights when it was just too miserable to stay…read moreindoors, my siblings and I would walk down the street to a street vendor and get a cold shaved ice topped with brown sugar syrup and condensed milk. Absolutely the best way to cool down! I was thrilled to discover Ice Monster in Walnut Creek! Not only can I get an authentic Taiwanese shaved ice, but they have an incredible variety of ice flavors (strawberry, mango, green tea, etc) and toppings. They also have boba tea (which also originated in Taiwan), milk tea, regular ice cream, freshly cooked Chinese finger foods, and more. The place has tables inside and out and is always immaculate. I also really appreciate that they don't add the problem of landfills overflowing with plastics! They use real dishes and real silverware. I don't know of any other place that conscientious. I have been going here for 8 years. It was started by a couple from Taiwan and the owners the last several years are from China. They keep the place open seven days a week, but even with that grueling work schedule, the customer service is always fantastic. They go out of their way to keep their customers happy. Apparently, I'm not the only one who loves the place, because when school gets out, the place is filled with teenagers and families with children. It's a great place to hang out. I've tried other places in the East Bay, but this is my absolute favorite place for Chinese shaved ice, boba tea, and other yummy foods. I can't recommend them highly enough!

Really good Korean corn dogs! Everything was fresh, hot, and cooked perfectly. The flavors were…read moregreat, the drinks and the mochi donut as well. The guy working the register also provided excellent customer service. He was friendly even though I went straight to the self order tablet. Great food and great service--I would definitely come back.

The desserts and boba are delicious! We love their mochi donuts and soft serve as well! The owners…read moreare very friendly and generous.

The Mango Crystal was always on the point! I love this location more than the Pleasanton one…read more Roomy, friendly staff and bright decor. Service was quick and accurate. Will come again.

Even though I live really close to this place, I had not tried it until the other day! What was I…read morewaiting for? Clean, a good amount of tables, boba drinks, snacks, and nice high ceilings and large windows with plenty of natural light. Like most boba places, they seem to offer only one size (AKA, way more than I need to be drinking). I got the passion-orange-guava drink and felt transported to Hawaii. YUM. Seems to get busy right after work.

My wife and son were raving about this place so I gave it a try. The creme brûlée was their…read morerecommendation. I thought it was pretty good, though it doesn't take the place of my favorite flavor, which I had the next time. All in all, I think they have very good quality ingredients. Typical of a lot of boba spots, ordering is kiosk-based (at least the times I've been there) so you don't really interact with the employees much, but they seem professional and are working hard. The kiosk for ordering is easy to navigate. It's nicely decorated and comfortable inside, and there is some seating. Upbeat vibe and busy, central location. If I were in downtown Walnut Creek and was craving boba, this is where I would go.

Mediocre boba overall but very good for Walnut Creek…read more The staffs are efficient and know the menu. They are a bit slow but it's also because they get very busy. The menu is vast and the boba quality is just okay.

Really awesome taro! I enjoyed the level of sweetness. The service was also nice and the front desk…read moregirls are sweet

This is my favorite t4 ever - they have the best fried tofu (soft and lightly crispy) and popcorn…read morechicken of any t4 in the Bay Area (I travel around and go to most of them regularly). The chicken and popcorn here are much better than the t4 in Clayton. Always super crispy and fresh. Drinks here are pretty good too, love that they have fig jelly which is not offered in most boba spots. Definitely recommend. Service is always good as well

Yi Fang Taiwan Fruit Tea feels like such a little luxury break in the middle of the day. The space…read morehas a great vibe! Clean, polished, calm, and somehow still warm and inviting. And of course, the drinks are delicious. Everything tastes fresh, bright, and really well made. The boba has that perfect texture too, soft with just the right chew, which makes such a difference. You can tell they care about quality :P What really keeps us coming back, though, is the service. I think the owner is usually there, and he is incredibly kind. He always seems to go above and beyond. He's given my daughter a little treat more than once just to make her day, and one time he even helped me carry our baby stroller down the steps even though he absolutely did not have to lol :) Those small moments really stick with you. Great drinks are one thing, but that kind of genuine kindness is what makes a place feel special. It feels a little elevated, a little indulgent, and always like a nice little treat. We love it!!

I was with my cousins attending a family event and we had a break to go around the area. We wanted…read moresome boba tea and of all the choices in the local area, this one popped up for us. I have had this before in the Pleasanton area, but it's been quite some time. The location is on a busy street of Walnut Creek, but it is located right across a parking structure. Inside is pretty small to sit, and ordering is via a kiosk. The drink kiosk is further back in the store. Lychee Fruit Tea: I adjusted to 50% sweet and it was still sweet for me. I added sago for texture and it did give it a nice profile overall. The 4 pieces of lychee also gave it added sweetness to my drink. It was chilled nicely and overall, it did brighten up my mood for the day. I think I need to go to 30% sweet and it will be perfect for me. Overall, I can see myself coming back here again.

Gong Cha was founded in Taiwan in 2006, with its first store opening in Hong Kong in 2009. The…read morebrand later expanded internationally, including a transition in ownership to Gong Cha Korea in 2017 and subsequently to TA Associates in the United States. Its global growth has been notably influenced by its strong presence in South Korea (idol sponsorships), where the brand enjoys widespread popularity. We ordered the crème brûlée brown sugar boba tea with less sugar and less ice, and it was enjoyable. While the flavor was solid, it wasn't particularly distinct from other boba teas we've had. That said, it's convenient and exciting to have a Gong Cha location nearby, especially given its popularity abroad.

好喝好喝好喝好喝！！！！！！ Good Good Good Good！！！！！！！！…read more有很多停车位，很方便，店里也有座位 Its convenient for parking and there are seats in the store

I finally found time to go visit the concord location after hanging around with my friend for the…read moreday. Last time I ordered via mobile delivery, but now I ordered in person. The place is a bit small, with claw machines and a small area where they sell merchandise. Ordering is simple via a kiosk. The menu here is unique, meaning that the one in pleasant hill is mainly different than here. I like my roasted milk tea at PH, but I couldn't find it here. Instead, I opted for the Mango Flamingo. Mango Flamingo: Mango green tea with Hibiscus on top. This was a rather floral and delicious drink. The mango portion of the tea was not too sweet and the hibiscus was a nice addition. The mango star jelly added the extra sweetness I liked to complete the drink. Overall, finally nice to try it in person and if I am around the area, looking forward to trying more.

Thank you Kelsey and Stamford for bringing boba to my school. You all were super accommodating and…read moreasked really good questions. Looking forward to future collaborations or visiting one of your franchise. Great tasting boba with lychee and boba! Awesome.