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

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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

The Old Teahouse - Sugar Korea Cheese Corn Dog... son said it was too soft and too cheesy, not enough meat. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Davis, California

WOW FACTOR? Yes, the Thai milk tea was really good and a nice size. HAVE AGAIN: One of the bowls. NOT HAVE AGAIN: The Crispy Chicken Combo was good, but I did not realize (my fault) that it was just a small bag of chicken and a milk tea. 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

The Old Teahouse - Watermelon Sago Coconut - Bubble Tea Near Me - Davis, California

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I'm so excited Old Teahouse is back! Their kimchi stew is still so flavorful and delicious. Their staff were also friendly and seemed hard working. Small store so not a place to post up for a while read more

The Old Teahouse - Kimchi Tofu Stew - Bubble Tea Near Me - Davis, California

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

The Old Teahouse - Bubble Tea Near Me - Davis, California

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

The Old Teahouse - House Boba Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Davis, California

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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

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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

The Old Teahouse - Fries - Bubble Tea Near Me - Davis, California

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

The Old Teahouse - Jasmine milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Davis, California

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

The Old Teahouse - Crispy Chicken - Bubble Tea Near Me - Davis, California

I used to go to the "Old" Old teahouse on a weekly basis and liked the drinks as well as the food. On my first visit here I got the house milk tea with boba. The milk tea was average and the boba was bland and essentially unsweetened. I came back to try the food and enjoyed that much better. The popcorn chicken is similar to how I remember it with a nice crispy exterior. I didnt see an option to add spice but I added some hot chili paste from home and it made it better. I also go the kimchi tofu stew with beef and it was pretty tasty. It came with rice so it was perfect to scoop a spoonful of the soup over. read more

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

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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

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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

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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

The Old Teahouse - Lychee smoothie and Thai green milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Davis, California

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

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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

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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

The Old Teahouse - Jasmine Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Davis, California

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

The Old Teahouse - Bubble Tea Near Me - Davis, California

Love this place! I got the popcorn chicken and Thai green tea combo and it was so good. The chicken was crispy & well seasoned and the Thai green tea was rich and creamy without being overly sweet, which is exactly how I like it. Service was friendly and quick, and the vibe is cozy. There are also a few tables to sit, so it was nice to grab a drink and snack while catching up with friends. I will definitely be back. read more

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

The Old Teahouse - Thai iced tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Davis, California

Yummy drinks and crispy chicken! My daughter and her friends got mango smoothies and they loved them! Really refreshing and sweet. The boba is really soft and chewy. read more

The old tea house is my go to when my daughter needs her watermelon juice with boba fix after school. It's her favorite and we love them! I highly recommend. read more

Wonderful food and drinks! My daughter loves it here! We will definitely be back! Popcorn chicken was so good

I'm sad to report that ever since the new opening in the remodeled UMall plaza, the flavors are no longer the same. Not a whole lot of milk tea choices. Please bring back the mango milk tea! read more

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

The Old Teahouse - Jasmine milk tea with boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Davis, California

Drink and service super good!! 10/10 recommend!! Super fruit jasmine tea. Enough seats indoor to sit down and nice atmosphere. read more

The Old Teahouse - Superfruit Jasmine - Bubble Tea Near Me - Davis, California

Super easy order process and friendly staff! I ordered the mango sago smoothie and it was very yummy :)

Watermelon jasmine fruit tea was refreshing, especially in the limited edition bear cup! My wife is the boba fan, but I enjoyed the regular boba. Texture was good. Staff was nice. Service 5 stars. read more

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

The Old Teahouse - Bubble Tea Near Me - Davis, California

Very nice staff. Replaced an item that was accidentally taken away :) and drinks taste good :) read more

The Old Teahouse - Pineapple Smoothie - Bubble Tea Near Me - Davis, California

The Old Teahouse has always felt like a Davis classic. I've been coming here on and off since undergrad, and it still has that same chill, slightly nostalgic vibe that makes it a perfect hangout spot near campus. The new location is clean, bright, and more open than the old University Mall space, but it keeps the same casual energy -- students studying, friends catching up, and people cycling in for boba and late-night snacks. The drink menu is solid. Their House Milk Tea is dependable, and the Peach Oolong is one of my go-tos when I want something lighter. Boba texture is usually good -- soft and chewy without being mushy -- though quality can vary a bit depending on the day. If you're hungry, the food options are surprisingly decent for a boba shop. I like the popcorn chicken and crispy tofu; portions are generous and pair well with the drinks. Service is friendly, but wait times can get long during peak hours. Prices have gone up a bit since the move, but that's true everywhere in Davis lately. My only real complaint is that some drinks taste a little watered down if you don't customize your sweetness or ice -- but it's an easy fix if you order smart. Overall, The Old Teahouse is not the "best" boba in town if you're chasing premium flavors, but it's easily one of the most comfortable and reliable. It's a Davis institution for a reason -- come here for the vibes, not just the tea. read more

Easy ordering and great location! The lychee smoothie wasn't too sweet and the Thai milk tea was good

Glad The Old Teahouse is back! Came here with a few friends and we all got the crunchy chicken bowl combo (mine with no spice because I'm a wimp, but I tried one and I probably could have handled it) with the house milk tea. The chicken tastes so good and is very crispy! Wish they had some kind of sauce to go with the bowl though because just the rice and edamame was kind of plain. I liked the milk tea as well. Service is nice and friendly. read more

The Old Teahouse - Crispy chicken bowl with house milk tea on the side - Bubble Tea Near Me - Davis, California

Some employees allow reusable cups (thank you) and some don't. Very disappointing when they don't, and it does not encourage me to return especially when the fruit tea is limited to jasmine with few/no black, green, or oolong based options. At least they appear to carry oat milk in the fridge. Unsure if the smoothies and milk teas are from powder or allergen friendly. Edit: Tried when there was a different employee and same issue as before. Not coming back. read more