Service took a while cause there was only one guy working the whole everything, from taking order to making the drink gosh where was everyone else? Once he finally got to me ordering was fast and efficient, he was really friendly too! Although ordering took long the drinks came out vERy fast so yay! Store is a little small with not a lot of seating but it's really clean and it wouldn't hurt for me to come and do some work here. If I'm ever around and craving boba you bet I'll come here cause everywhere else isn't a boba shop and all the boba places are near park and I'm not about to walk all the way to park cause after burning all the calories to get there I'll feel wayyyyy to healthy to get boba. read more

Top Up - Bubble Tea Near Me - Alameda, California

Top Up Tea is amazing and my favorite place to get boba. I would say I have tried at least half of the menu and have never had a tea that I did not like. Today I tried the Peach-O-Berry and Wintermelon and both were delightful. It comes with jelly and I also added in boba. The Kauai, Hawaii, and passion fruit are also my go to drinks. I usually add in honey boba or aloe with my drinks. The boba is the perfect consistency and never to mushy. The staff is very pleasant and kind and when my orders have special requests, they always accommodate and make sure my drink is exactly how it was requested. Please try Top-Up! You'll love it too. read more

See those little grey marks? This is how they posted changed prices on the window. Menu inside seems up to date. Also the milk tea series drinks do not automatically come with the toppings listed in the menu. It's an extra add-on. They should probably just take down the menus posted outside. Also I'm guessing they don't open at midnight but just a hunch! read more

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Top up is a beautiful place that holds a lot of merit to me, personally. It's the first place I took the woman who eventually became my wife. We did end up getting divorced later, but it's the thought that counts. I still remember that day. It was 7pm on a Friday (thanks to their amazing business hours, which are so accommodating to people of different schedules). She who will not be named was a very picky eater, but luckily thanks to Top-up's diverse menu selection she was able to find something that would come close to sating her carnal desires. I love their teas :) (Pictured below is a picture of their Uji Matcha lattes a friend and I got on January 1st to celebrate my on-going divorce proceedings) read more

Top Up - Uji Matcha Lattes - Bubble Tea Near Me - Alameda, California

This would have been a 4 star review but felt that customer service and communication of ingredients were lacking. We ordered a brown sugar milk tea and a Hawaiian sunset. The Hawaiian sunset was good. However the brown sugar milk tea was not what we expected. That is one of our go-to drinks at every boba place. Everywhere that we go, it is brown sugar added to the classic milk tea, which is made of black tea. We went back after drinking the tea thinking we were given the wrong drink, as it tasted nothing like brown sugar and nothing like black milk tea. Very unexpectedly, we were told that it is typically made of jasmine tea... ultimately, we left disappointed and did not feel that we were adequately communicated with from the outset (no ingredients listed on the website or menu indicating type of tea) or recompensed after communicating to employees that the drink did not meet our (reasonable, I'd say) expectations. read more

I hate that I have to give this place 3 stars because the drinks are sooooooooo good, but honestly the girl who took my order at the counter was so rude the last time I was here I was forced to leave this review. Most of the workers are nice but the black haired girl with the glasses is enough for me to avoid coming here. If you don't mind people being rude or abrasive then you'll be fine but if I'm giving you my money and being polite I'd hope you'd return the favor. read more

I came here again after less than a week since my initial visit, and they had a plastic film stand in front of the cashier & the cashier was wearing gloves. read more

Good flavors and toppings. Freshly made fresh flavors. I really like the Tropical breeze with rainbow jelly

I'd been growing weary of milk boba drinks and although they offer it here I prefer their refreshing fruit teas. My favorite is the Pink Kiss - green tea with strawberry mix, crunchy chia seeds and heart shaped jelly which totally hits the spot when it's warm out. The first time I'd ever heard of cheese foam milk tea was here. First knee jerk reaction is "What? Ew WTH?" but it has me intrigued to try it at some point, just not today. I've also started noticing the same at some other similar shops in the city. Friendly staff, small and cozy little spot where you might see one or two preoccupied on a laptop. read more

The Hawaiian is my faaaaave. I always get my drinks at 25% sweetness which is my sweet spot. The tea taste comes through but it's got all the other fruity flavors as well and it's just good. The drink looks pretty too. Like it even looks like the ultimate refreshing summer time drink with the layers of colors. The bottle is tall but it goes down way too fast........... Unfortunately they charge $0.25 for credit card use if your order is under $7. They don't serve food anymore, otherwise I'd get a snack to get my total up but they don't serve food anymore. Boo. read more

Stopped by on a hot day to pick up cold smoothies for our drive home. I'm happy to say that they DO offer non-dairy options on their smoothies! I did not ask about the milk teas. I ordered the coconut smoothie, non-dairy; my husband had the strawberry banana; both with boba. Boba was still warm in the cup, even with the frozen slush around it, so I appreciate it when the boba is fresh! Tasty drinks. Would recommend if in the area. Next time I need to try the salted cheese drinks! read more

They're ok. They never have Boba, we went in 2 days in a row & they make you wait 20 min after school.

Delicious and quick. Not too sweet. Can still open for takeout and has some snack options like popcorn chicken, wings, and egg rolls. Service was quick. read more

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While in town my son and I decided to grab a quick bite. I remembered a milk tea spot on the west end so we could avoid the Park street traffic. Luckily the spot was still there under a new name and offered great snacks to go with their drinks. There was some foot traffic but the ladies behind the register were very nice and quick. I opted with the mango tango and my son bought a taro milk tea with popcorn chicken. Took about 5 or so minutes to get the chicken going and out drinks were out within minutes from our order. The chicken wasn't over cooked and the seasoning was flavored just right. Although I'm not working in Alameda anymore it's nice to know there's a nice spot to turn to on this end of town. read more

Top Up - Bubble Tea Near Me - Alameda, California

Customer service is good, but I just don't know about the drinks. I only tried their oolong milk tea with less ice and 30% sugar. The sweetness was just right, but it was super creamy. Maybe a little too much half and half. I suppose others really like their oolong milk tea, but to me, it was too creamy. I tried my best to drink as much as I could, but I ended pouring out most of the drink - 95% of it. My husband was in shock because I don't think I've ever poured out a milk tea. If too sweet, then I water it down. Never have I ever poured out a milk tea. I think I will stick with ITEA or T4 for now. read more

Laundry day few doors down and what a good way to treat myself a drink along side with snack before the main meal. I ordered "Aloha" (green tea with rainbow jelly etc) paired with hot seasonal fries (a touch of spicy not overboard) good portion size! You have the options of how much ice and sweetness for your beverages just like any others Boba or Asian drink places. Also keep in mind there is 25 cents fee added if purchase made under 6 or 7 by using card payments! Give this a Go if you are running errands around the area and need some refreshment to boost the day!!! read more

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I forgot the name of this order but for once i did not order a regular milk tea. I am usually scared to try different things because of the fear of disliking it. But I surprised myself by picking something that was so refreshingly good ! read more

Top Up - Bubble Tea Near Me - Alameda, California

This is a pretty decent bubble tea place, they have a greater variety than most places. The staff is friendly, the food is good, the prices are adequate. They do have a five dollar minimum for cards. I will be back for more bubble tea. read more

Great tasting. Nice variety, will definitely come back. It's a little far from my house but I'll make the trip out. Took longer than I thought to get my stuff though. read more

All I gotta say is...delicious food and drinks, wallet-friendly, and great service. Definitely come here to satisfy your boba cravings

Honestly the tea is wonderful and delicious. I would recommend every beverage on their menu. A real hidden jem in Alameda that more people should check out. read more

Top Up - Entrance - Bubble Tea Near Me - Alameda, California

I used to come here a lot maybe about 3 years ago and I still love this place whenever I come back. It's in a huge parking lot and easily accessible by bus as well. They have so many toppings to choose from and unique drink mixes too. I think this is the only place i've seen where you can get boba by the gallon. My absolute favorite is their bacon cheese tots. I got recommended it the first time I ever came and never stopped getting them. Their prices are reasonable as well and match alameda boba prices. read more

My friends and I decided to try Top Up after it popped up on Yelp stating it was "Hot and New!" It was conveniently located near our work and easy to get to. I believe they opened not too long ago as one of the workers was working on an art mural in the shop. There wasn't a line when we arrived, so ordering went quick. While waiting for our orders, we sat down. The shop is small so there is not much seating, however they do have additional seating outdoors. Top Up also provides board games and free wifi. Just like many other boba shops, they had the standards menu with the option for sweetness/ice levels. I ordered the Honeydew Smoothie with Grass Jelly (cost extra) and it tasted just how I hoped it would taste.. yummy! You can quickly tell that they used fresh honeydew because of the flavor. They were generous with the Grass Jelly as well. Overall, my impression was good. Can't wait to see how the shop is like after the mural is complete! read more

Top Up - Honeydew Smoothie with grass jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - Alameda, California

The drinks are meh - it is probably like the only boba place around that area so all the kids like to hang out here and may trick the taste bud of the more Americanized folks, but the drinks aren't up to standards imo. The snacks are meh (popcorn chicken was bad that we threw it away and didn't finish). They tend to give you a lot less sometimes on the snacks. It is really inconsistent. Though I do like to hang out here when it's empty with my friends. read more

Top Up is by far my favorite boba spot in Alameda. Their customer service is excellent and the workers are always able to answer any questions that I have. The popcorn chicken and tater tots are super good, I gotta try more of their other snacks. I love their jasmine milk tea, the quality is great for the price and their boba has the perfect texture :) read more

The workers here are fast and reliable when it comes to good quality tea! I love the passionate with 50 sweetness and added boba

drink is not bad, chicken portion is a little small for the price. with so many options on park st, id go to itea for chicken. read more

Top Up - small portion - Bubble Tea Near Me - Alameda, California

I love the popcorn chicken here. They have a varietal menu with a lot of different drinks. I ordered the Pink Dragon it's really refreshing and cooling me down for a hot day! Really want to try another drinks in the menu for next time. read more

They open til almost mid-night and their fruit teas are great! Highly recommend this place

+ popcorn chicken + salted cheese green tea + boba was good texture Writing more bc yelp is forcing me to read more

Honestly, I come everyday which is quite embarrassing. They're one of the best boba shops on the island. They make ordering super easy through delivery apps or just by calling. Your order is always ready quick and on time. They're super friendly and quick to service you. All their drinks are super good, with the option to change sweetness and ice level. My go to order is: St Patrick (green apple) Pineapple Slush or Sun Kiss Also, their popcorn chicken is *mwah* delicious. Plus, they have a reward system which just gives me more reason to get boba everyday. I have nothing to complain about! read more

Was trying to find some milk tea nearby and stumbled upon Top Up. It's in a shopping complex with shared parking so that's a plus. The store itself is cute. They have a green leaf wall that has their name in it for Instagram or Snapchat worthy photos. There are little flamingo/unicorn blow ups on the tables to put your milk teas in. And a post-it wall that customers can leave notes at. I ordered the pink kiss fruit tea and roasted oolong milk tea. My husband ordered the panda milk tea and the mango fruit tea. I forgot what the actual name for it was but it's the first item on the fruit teas menu. The pink kiss is mostly tea with strawberry purree, chia, seeds, and strawberry heart jellies. It tastes like candy. The mango tea was really good too. It has a subtle sweetness and the mango pieces are crunchy. We didn't change the sweetness of the milk tea but they were sweet enough for us. Really cute spot with good milk teas and fruit teas. Beware though. These milk teas have caffeine in it. I had crazy insomnia that night and did not sleep at all. My husband and my sister also had insomnia too. But we're all pretty sensitive to caffeine though. So if you're a big coffee drinker and are used to the caffeine, by all means, go right on ahead and drink these teas. I'm not sure if I'd come back just because of all the caffeine. The only drink they had that didn't have caffeine was the taro milk tea, I think. My brother-in-law had that and he was the only one that had a good nights sleep. A solid 3.5 stars. read more

First time when here tasting there chicken popcorn n hot seasoning n Mango tea everything great good. Will come back again

Nice fruity teas and cute decor! Prefer them over the milk teas. They also have cool bottles. Would come back! read more

Top Up is clean and the customer service was great. They have cute glass bottles, a wide selection of drink options and inflatable coasters for the drinks. read more

Top Up - Bubble Tea Near Me - Alameda, California

This is probadly my new favorite bubble tea in town. If you are in the area and craving for some smoothies to wipe the heat off, this is the place. I've tried their honey dew smoothie. Sweetness level is just fine, not too sweet to make u thirstier ( sweetness can be adjusted to your liking) and I can really taste honey dew ( not powder flavor when I have at other places). The second time I came back, I decided to try their peach smoothie, truly amazing, you have to try to feel what I'm saying. Good job guys. I will definitely come back more to try all your smoothie ( I'm a smoothie lover who love the brain-freeze moment lol) read more

I've been coming here for about 3 months now, I had no idea it was in the plaza, but I'm glad I discovered it. Staff is always super friendly and their drinks are great, not to mention the portions they give on food items are amazing, thanks!! read more

This morning while running an errand a radio morning show mention tea with cheese mouse/foam and well after thinking about all day I needed some. Rather than going to my usual T4 Oakland or Feng Cha I decide to try somewhere new. Top Up won and I will definitely be back. One, I am in love with their popcorn chicken. It was warm, crispy, tasty and included pieces of roasted garlic that were soooooo good. The Strawberry Cheese Tea with Chia Seed (a new favorite), Honey Boba at 25% Sweet was just what I needed to quell that craving. The strawberry mixed with the cheese is a great flavor combination, almost like drinking strawberry cheesecake, I have had elsewhere but Top Up is so far my favorite. read more

Best. Went in today around 6pm and ordered a hot milk tea and it was perfect. Thank you to the person who helped us.

was looking for a stronger tea and milk tea. too milky for my liking but great staff and got my boba fix.