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The milk tea has seriously gone down hill since the last time I've been here. I use to think this place was average and was ok if you wanted decent boba but it's way below average. I got the sea salt jasmine tea and it was super watered down and couldn't taste much tea, it's super faint. The sea salt cream was decent, if I want this drink again it's better at 85 degrees. My hubby got the house milk tea and that also had a light tea flavor and it tasted more milky than anything else. The boba is soft but I don't really like boba that much. The popcorn chicken is still decent, still crispy and flavorful . Overall, save your calories and caffeine and get a drink somewhere else. Total for 3: $ 27
Friendly service and atmosphere! Parking is easy and the plaza is new and modern. It's a one stop shop for boba and lunch! Their boba and drinks are good!
We had the watermelon smoothie with boba and the jasmine tea with boba, and both drinks were delicious! We really enjoyed them and will definitely be coming back the next time we're in Davis. Highly recommend!
I used to go to The Old Teahouse at the old University Mall, but was sad when it closed down before the old mall was torn down. I am glad they reopened. The address and location is not accurate on GPS (old location). The new location is in the courtyard area directly across from L&L Hawaiian BBQ and close to Calicraft Brewing Co. Food is just as good as I remember. We really like their Crispy Chicken (basically popcorn chicken). There isn't much seating inside, so on a busy day, you may need to do takeout or eat outside around the courtyard area. The 2 young men that helped serve us were great. They greeted everyone that came in and were very polite and helpful. I would definitely come back for their drinks and food in the near future.
TLDR: Solid boba spot (but nothing too special) with lots of drink options, easy kiosk ordering, and a fun trivia vibe. It gets crowded with students, but it is a nice place to hang out or study. -------- This boba shop is located in the same plaza as Trader Joe's, making it easy to find and convenient to stop by. There is a good variety of boba drinks to choose from, and ordering is done through a kiosk where you can browse all the options at your own pace. They also offer food, though the prices seemed a bit higher compared to the drinks. I ordered the watermelon coconut sago, which was pretty good overall, though I think I might have enjoyed the mango version a bit more. The shop has tables and free WiFi, which makes it a nice spot to study or hang out for a while. When I visited, it was fairly packed with students, so seating may be limited during busy hours. One thing I really liked was the TV playing trivia videos from YouTube. It added a fun and interactive element that made the space feel more lively than other boba shops I have been to. Overall, this is a solid boba place with a good atmosphere and plenty of drink options. I would consider coming back, especially if I am in the area.
This is one of my new favorite boba place. They habe my favorite jasmine milk tea. . They serve the boba in a bear cup which I'm sold immediately. The cup is shaped of a deadly like sb. . The tea strong and fragrant. The boba is chewy and has a good flavor. . I really like the small space but plenty of seating too. If you love matcha, milk tea and other flavors theh have it here too. . Overall I am a fan of this spot. They are located next to my favorite brewery. The service here is quick and friendly. The boba here is top notch. Thanks for reading. Hope this helps. Have a yelptastic day.
If you went to UC Davis around the early 2000-2013 the old tea house was nostalgic. Their honey boba blizzard, popcorn chicken and fried rice and just being inside this new renovated space it isn't the same but some nostalgia. Tables where you can study and meet up with friends. I got their house boba milk tea and it Reminded me of under grad. I was too full to try their crispy chicken but it looks and feel the same. The service is great, their combo meals looks like a great deal and their boba is nice and soft.
I stopped at this place on a whim with some friends on a cool December night... the staff were friendly and welcoming... they had cute bear cups and you could order any drink in them without an upcharge... They also had cute mini labubu keychains if you purchase $25 worth of products or leave a review! We ordered strawberry matcha, Thai green milk tea, and brown sugar boba milk tea... they were delicious and not too sweet (you could also alter the sweetness on some). Amazing service, amazing products - I love them so much :)
This place gives free bear cups and you don't have to wait in line for hours at Starbucks! Jasmine Milk Tea 2/5* I had the basic tea with salted foam with no sugar and it was just ok. I could barely taste the jasmine tea. It was really watery. The salted cream was good though.. thick, salty-sweet, and creamy smooth mouthful. Popcorn Chicken 5/5* Good portion size and came out straight from the fryer so hot and crispy. Chicken was big chunks, crispy on the outside without too much breading and tender inside. The chili powder was no child's play. It was SO spicy. If you leave a review, you get to choose one of the mini labubu keychains. Even though they're lafufus, they are super cute!
I'm so glad Old Teahouse is back!! I was scared I'd never get to get my fave Green Thai Tea ever again after U-Mall closed. The new location is definitely redesigned to have a more modern aesthetic but is maybe half the size of the old location. Old Teahouse is definitely one of the OG boba spots in Davis which now seems to have a huge variety of them. However, their Green Thai Tea and their affordable combo meals is what makes them stand out to me over other boba shops! Perfect for college students. I can't say if quality has gone down since I've only gone once since they reopened. However, I noticed my green thai tea was a lot more watered down compared to how I remember it which made me sad. I hope it was only a one-time thing. Lovely seeing Old Teahouse back, and I hope they continue to be successful in this new plaza!
I'm one of those people who went to the old tea house back in the 2000-2010s. Old tea house back in the day was one of my favorite places to grab a meal but not one of my favorite places to grab a drink. Then some changes happened in old tea house became a little bit more drinking snack oriented over food than they closed and now they've opened this new location. Wasn't really sure what to expect so I came in early in their opening days and got a standard milk tea. When I ordered the milk tea, I was surprised that you couldn't adjust the sweetness, which seems to be a standard at most Boba shops in today's day and age. Got my milk. Tea took a drink, and honestly, was not really impressed. It was fine, but I really wish that I could've adjusted the sweetness. The Boba itself was good, I have to admit, it was a really nice texture. But altogether, wasn't super impressed. That being said, I do want to go back and try maybe another drink and their food. Location-wise, it is a tiny location. It barely fits like six tables, and there's not a lot of space on the inside, which the old location had which made it great for hanging out in. That being said with the new Davis Commons, I imagine people can just sit outside and chill. The people who serviced we were really nice, kept apologizing for some technical difficulties they were having and were very friendly in explaining to me that the sweetness couldn't be adjusted because how the tea was prepared ahead of time. Overall, the drinks are better than what it was back in the day, but nothing really stand out compared to all the other Boba shops in Davis.
The iconic Old Teahouse is back in the renewed Davis Collections Plaza. - Jasmine Seasalt Cream (4/5) it's tea-forward, crema is just right. The boba texture is pretty good, but there's no flavor - isn't soaked in sugar or honey. Lots of food options for late night snacks. The service is quick and welcoming, the drink pickup spot is in a bit of an awkward corner with 1) a table next to it 2) the line for ordering is in the way of people picking up drinks, but the cashier does a great job of bringing the drinks out.
Many of my older friends have talked to me about the old tea house and that it was good. I was excited to have a nearby boba location but I don't think that will be happening. Tried the matcha latte and it was just sweet milk. The employee told us that there was a bad batch that was made today AFTER we paid and sat down and finally received the drink. He offered to get us another drink though which was better- mango green tea. It was very sweet though. Also tried the mango sago coconut but it was also just milk and the sago was dry??? Also thought this could be a nice place to study but the music inside got progressively louder and there is no wifi. This place is just a takeout location. Overall, I was unimpressed and would rather make the trip downtown for boba than come here. Side note: there are more smoothie options than teas even though the name has teahouse. Do what you will with this information.
1 month ago
Very good food always come here with friends and myself love it here I always en joyed the friendly service read more
Strong tea, sweetness level perfect per selected option and bobas are soft. Great drinks will definitely be back. Order at kiosk, they were busy but it didn't take too long to get the drinks. Small space but plenty outdoor area in this cute plaza. read more
I used to live here for school at UC Davis. I would come here ( at the old location) at least 4 times a week for the Almond Milk tea and rice plates and just all the delicious good food. I just came back here to try out their new location. We came here on a Sunday afternoon. We ordered 4 drinks and they all tasted absolutely horrendous . I am so disappointed that the drinks tasted watered down and had no flavor. It tasted nothing like the drinks at the old location years back. The milk tea I used to get was thick and flavorful. The jasmine milk tea I received was water, just water with a dash of creamer . I can't believe they changed the recipe for everything. They no longer offer those delicious rice plates or actual milk teas. Maybe the owners changed? read more
The milk tea has seriously gone down hill since the last time I've been here. I use to think this place was average and was ok if you wanted decent boba but it's way below average. I got the sea salt jasmine tea and it was super watered down and couldn't taste much tea, it's super faint. The sea salt cream was decent, if I want this drink again it's better at 85 degrees. My hubby got the house milk tea and that also had a light tea flavor and it tasted more milky than anything else. The boba is soft but I don't really like boba that much. The popcorn chicken is still decent, still crispy and flavorful . Overall, save your calories and caffeine and get a drink somewhere else. Total for 3: $ 27 read more
1 month ago
We had the watermelon smoothie with boba and the jasmine tea with boba, and both drinks were delicious! We really enjoyed them and will definitely be coming back the next time we're in Davis. Highly recommend! read more
9 months ago
I used to go to The Old Teahouse at the old University Mall, but was sad when it closed down before the old mall was torn down. I am glad they reopened. The address and location is not accurate on GPS (old location). The new location is in the courtyard area directly across from L&L Hawaiian BBQ and close to Calicraft Brewing Co. Food is just as good as I remember. We really like their Crispy Chicken (basically popcorn chicken). There isn't much seating inside, so on a busy day, you may need to do takeout or eat outside around the courtyard area. The 2 young men that helped serve us were great. They greeted everyone that came in and were very polite and helpful. I would definitely come back for their drinks and food in the near future. read more
TLDR: Solid boba spot (but nothing too special) with lots of drink options, easy kiosk ordering, and a fun trivia vibe. It gets crowded with students, but it is a nice place to hang out or study. -------- This boba shop is located in the same plaza as Trader Joe's, making it easy to find and convenient to stop by. There is a good variety of boba drinks to choose from, and ordering is done through a kiosk where you can browse all the options at your own pace. They also offer food, though the prices seemed a bit higher compared to the drinks. I ordered the watermelon coconut sago, which was pretty good overall, though I think I might have enjoyed the mango version a bit more. The shop has tables and free WiFi, which makes it a nice spot to study or hang out for a while. When I visited, it was fairly packed with students, so seating may be limited during busy hours. One thing I really liked was the TV playing trivia videos from YouTube. It added a fun and interactive element that made the space feel more lively than other boba shops I have been to. Overall, this is a solid boba place with a good atmosphere and plenty of drink options. I would consider coming back, especially if I am in the area. read more
This is one of my new favorite boba place. They habe my favorite jasmine milk tea. . They serve the boba in a bear cup which I'm sold immediately. The cup is shaped of a deadly like sb. . The tea strong and fragrant. The boba is chewy and has a good flavor. . I really like the small space but plenty of seating too. If you love matcha, milk tea and other flavors theh have it here too. . Overall I am a fan of this spot. They are located next to my favorite brewery. The service here is quick and friendly. The boba here is top notch. Thanks for reading. Hope this helps. Have a yelptastic day. read more
If you went to UC Davis around the early 2000-2013 the old tea house was nostalgic. Their honey boba blizzard, popcorn chicken and fried rice and just being inside this new renovated space it isn't the same but some nostalgia. Tables where you can study and meet up with friends. I got their house boba milk tea and it Reminded me of under grad. I was too full to try their crispy chicken but it looks and feel the same. The service is great, their combo meals looks like a great deal and their boba is nice and soft. read more
10 months ago
I stopped at this place on a whim with some friends on a cool December night... the staff were friendly and welcoming... they had cute bear cups and you could order any drink in them without an upcharge... They also had cute mini labubu keychains if you purchase $25 worth of products or leave a review! We ordered strawberry matcha, Thai green milk tea, and brown sugar boba milk tea... they were delicious and not too sweet (you could also alter the sweetness on some). Amazing service, amazing products - I love them so much :) read more
This place gives free bear cups and you don't have to wait in line for hours at Starbucks! Jasmine Milk Tea 2/5* I had the basic tea with salted foam with no sugar and it was just ok. I could barely taste the jasmine tea. It was really watery. The salted cream was good though.. thick, salty-sweet, and creamy smooth mouthful. Popcorn Chicken 5/5* Good portion size and came out straight from the fryer so hot and crispy. Chicken was big chunks, crispy on the outside without too much breading and tender inside. The chili powder was no child's play. It was SO spicy. If you leave a review, you get to choose one of the mini labubu keychains. Even though they're lafufus, they are super cute! read more
I'm so glad Old Teahouse is back!! I was scared I'd never get to get my fave Green Thai Tea ever again after U-Mall closed. The new location is definitely redesigned to have a more modern aesthetic but is maybe half the size of the old location. Old Teahouse is definitely one of the OG boba spots in Davis which now seems to have a huge variety of them. However, their Green Thai Tea and their affordable combo meals is what makes them stand out to me over other boba shops! Perfect for college students. I can't say if quality has gone down since I've only gone once since they reopened. However, I noticed my green thai tea was a lot more watered down compared to how I remember it which made me sad. I hope it was only a one-time thing. Lovely seeing Old Teahouse back, and I hope they continue to be successful in this new plaza! read more
10 months ago
I'm one of those people who went to the old tea house back in the 2000-2010s. Old tea house back in the day was one of my favorite places to grab a meal but not one of my favorite places to grab a drink. Then some changes happened in old tea house became a little bit more drinking snack oriented over food than they closed and now they've opened this new location. Wasn't really sure what to expect so I came in early in their opening days and got a standard milk tea. When I ordered the milk tea, I was surprised that you couldn't adjust the sweetness, which seems to be a standard at most Boba shops in today's day and age. Got my milk. Tea took a drink, and honestly, was not really impressed. It was fine, but I really wish that I could've adjusted the sweetness. The Boba itself was good, I have to admit, it was a really nice texture. But altogether, wasn't super impressed. That being said, I do want to go back and try maybe another drink and their food. Location-wise, it is a tiny location. It barely fits like six tables, and there's not a lot of space on the inside, which the old location had which made it great for hanging out in. That being said with the new Davis Commons, I imagine people can just sit outside and chill. The people who serviced we were really nice, kept apologizing for some technical difficulties they were having and were very friendly in explaining to me that the sweetness couldn't be adjusted because how the tea was prepared ahead of time. Overall, the drinks are better than what it was back in the day, but nothing really stand out compared to all the other Boba shops in Davis. read more
11 months ago
The iconic Old Teahouse is back in the renewed Davis Collections Plaza. - Jasmine Seasalt Cream (4/5) it's tea-forward, crema is just right. The boba texture is pretty good, but there's no flavor - isn't soaked in sugar or honey. Lots of food options for late night snacks. The service is quick and welcoming, the drink pickup spot is in a bit of an awkward corner with 1) a table next to it 2) the line for ordering is in the way of people picking up drinks, but the cashier does a great job of bringing the drinks out. read more
11 months ago
Many of my older friends have talked to me about the old tea house and that it was good. I was excited to have a nearby boba location but I don't think that will be happening. Tried the matcha latte and it was just sweet milk. The employee told us that there was a bad batch that was made today AFTER we paid and sat down and finally received the drink. He offered to get us another drink though which was better- mango green tea. It was very sweet though. Also tried the mango sago coconut but it was also just milk and the sago was dry??? Also thought this could be a nice place to study but the music inside got progressively louder and there is no wifi. This place is just a takeout location. Overall, I was unimpressed and would rather make the trip downtown for boba than come here. Side note: there are more smoothie options than teas even though the name has teahouse. Do what you will with this information. read more
11 months ago
Great location -- located in the mall , lots of shops around, also nice playground right in front of the shop. Inside -- minimum decoration and small seating area. Simple and clean. The staff who helped me order was friendly. Unfortunately, the Jasmine milk tea is very disappointing, the appreciation level is so low that I would rather take water instead of the milk tea just ordered. Strongly suggest the owner to look into the recipe -- plain and strong artificial taste. Sorry, honestly won't recommended , at least this drink. For this time experience, one star . read more
1 month ago
This shop is in a cute shopping plaza with a lot of good options. The menu has a ton of variety for both drinks and food. The service was great and we would visit again next time we are in th read more
7 months ago
We arrived at 1:01 PM and placed our order right away. By 1:16 PM our food still wasn't ready, so we went up to check on it. At 1:20 PM only part of the order came out, and the chicken strips didn't arrive until 1:30 PM. When we asked about the delay, we were told that DoorDash orders were being prioritized, which was frustrating considering we were already sitting there waiting with our kids. We ordered the spicy Korean cheese dog, sweet cheese dog, potato dog, chicken strips, calamari, and two watermelon smoothies. Unfortunately the food itself was also disappointing. The corn dogs had soft breading, way too much cheese, and barely any hot dog, and the cheese wasn't properly melted. My three boys all tried them and said they only liked the hot dog part. The chicken strips took forever and were so overly spiced we ended up throwing them away, and the calamari was rubbery and not good. The total came out to around $70, which felt extremely overpriced for the quality of food and the wait time. Overall it was disappointing to feel like online orders were prioritized over the customers actually dining in, especially when the food quality didn't live up to the price. Seating is very limited and unfortunately it was extremely windy outside where we had to wait. read more
This restaurant has been a staple of Davis for years, and it still provides comfort food, snacks, and drinks for the people of the city. I was craving a snack on a weekday afternoon, and so I tried their crispy chicken. The chicken was not too dry and well-seasoned, and it was a snack I quickly went through while doing other work. read more
Literally the cutest bear cups and the nicest staff! I got the sea salt crème jasmine milk tea and watermelon jasmine fruit tea for my hubby. Both 50% sweetness with added boba. Price was about $7 per drink. Boba had good chewy texture. Our drinks could've used more flavor. The jasmine tea was mild. My hubby said the same thing about the watermelon flavor in his drink. He did like that there was real bits of watermelon. This is a newly opened business, so hopefully they can work on their tea flavors. Great location. Support this little tea house in Davis! read more
10 months ago
It's a boba tea kinda night at Davis Old Teahouse! New spot compared to its former location/orientation at University Mall during my undergrad days. I had an event nearby at Calicraft Brewery so stopped in for an evening boba drink. I got a Strawberry Matcha Latte with sago in a bear cup (no upcharge!). They also have super cute mini labubu Keychains if you enter a raffle, write a Google or Yelp review, or spend $25! Kiosk ordering or cashiers at the counter. Free wifi too and six or so tables if you want to hang out. Located next to Paris Banh Mi. The parking is shared with Nordstrom Rack, the Melt, Mendocino Farms, Ulta, and Trader Joe's of course...note that all stalls are marked as 90 minute parking subject to towing. read more
10 months ago
I always judge a boba spot based on the flavor of tea and how the boba is cooked. The tea flavor is there and not bitter. The boba has a good chewy consistency through and not over or under done. I also like that's it not automatically brown sugar boba. We all don't like brown sugar boba don't was nice that it was plain. Small inside with a few table to sit and work at. It is in a busier plaza, so be prepared to look for parking if you come during peak times. I would definitely come back and try more things. I got the house boba milk tea. read more
First time in. Only tried the boba and was a bit disappointed. I ordered the taro boba tea. Super watered down. Staff were really friendly. Maybe I'll try the fruit teas next time. Very small a few tables but it's a bit tight. read more
4 months ago
I loved that they have Mango in their Mango Matcha, unlike some tea places. I like that they have Wi fi, power outlet and restroom, for students to sit and do studies. It's surprising that they have so many options for food for a tea house! Quick service. read more
6 months ago
Ordered 2 mango sago coconut, crispy chicken, and fries. Food and Drinks were good. Got a free keychain after spending over $25. Definitely recommend this place. read more
6 months ago
Great service, clean, and quick! We ordered the lychee smoothie and Thai green milk tea. They offer snacks and food as well but we didn't get a chance to try. Will need to stop by next time for food. read more
8 months ago
The Old Teahouse offers fried snacks, kimchi stew, and many drinks. I decided to order a Jasmine milk tea because it's normally a good indicator of sweetness level and is a generally easy drink to make. I asked to adjust the sweetness level and they do not offer it and told me they pre make their drinks. The jasmine has a large ratio of milk to tea and tasted extremely watered down with just a strong taste of milk. I have tried their snacks and they are not bad but everything here is extremely overpriced for low quality ingredients. The workers are also usually chatty with their friends that come by and ignore customers. read more
9 months ago
9 months ago
This place is great. Very friendly. Clean. Atmosphere is nice. It's great having boba shop in this new shopping center. The service was great! Will definitely be back. read more
9 months ago
Service was quick, the garlic fries were good, and all the smoothies we ordered were well made. My daughter recommended this place and was not disappointed!!! read more
10 months ago
9 months ago
Yaretzy was great and welcomed us in and took our orders right away. The drinks tasted great and the jasmine milk tea I got was not too sweet and the boba was really chewy and flavorful! read more
2 months ago
11 months ago
I'd say it's 4.5 but rounded up to 5! The service and warmth from the employees bumped it up. I prefer my milk tea to be a bit stronger, but... I do prefer my coffee black with zero sugar and cream so it comes down to preference. I'd go with any of the Thai teas as they offer Thai green as well! They also offer 4 piece chicken egg rolls (I think a new menu item) for $5! Tastes like it's made in-house vs store bought. I think Panda Express sells theirs for $2 so definitely a good price. I'll be back for late night munchies and drinks soon read more
6 months ago
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