Tropical Vibes

4.7 (79 reviews)

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Closed • 5:30 pm - 8:30 PM

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Packer B.

We absolutely love the ice cream and smoothies! The ube/taro is homemade as is the matcha. I have tried the ube/taro with vanilla and it absolutely blew me away it was so good!! My wife loved the boba drinks as do I. They have simple as well as lots of variety and you can request less or more sugar to suit your tastes or health. They also have waffles that are screaming. Someone had bought a matcha waffle and gave a chunk to my daughter and I tried it and was absolutely delicious. The people working there own the place and are very nice. The ambience is just decent. Not amazing but it's ok. Check their days and hours of business tho cos they aren't open all day every day like most places are. But we love this place and will continue coming back. The desserts are so amazing. Also they serve fried chicken and short ribs tho we haven't tried them yet! 10 stars!!!!

Yuko A.

I think your place is very original & authentic. They also reflect pride in craftsmanship. It's a huge photo opp inside, very cutely decorated. We've only gotten the taros (Gigi Slush), but we need to go back for something new. Everything looks so amazing and I'm confident ANYTHING we order will be as delicious or better than what we've had so far. Also, my son hated boba drinks, was very closed minded to them. When we walked in to Tropical he immediately became open minded. Now, he won't stfu about returning... I've created a monster. Our first time, the man working, I'm thinking owner, came out from around the counter to greet us and explain each and every menu item. If I ever said customer service was declining... Not in here. The second time we went, we were welcomed back which was a pleasant surprise bc usually I'm not recognized until my repeat business is at it's 7th. Or, remembered instantly bc of my Tips! But, second time we got to meet THEE Gigi of Gigi's Taro, she's as beautiful as her drink. Hey Tropical, thanks for following me on both of my IG accounts too. See guys... See how down to earth they are? You can see how much they care about their customers & business. Thank you for coming to Salinas, Tropical!

Oreo drink with honey boba and brown sugar drizzle

Maria Fernanda G.

First time being here Ambience very beautiful nicely clean and very calm place, very nice and sweet lady and gentleman, very respectful, Oreo drink was a first time try and it was very good, enjoyable.

Dani Z.

Anh and Billy are amazing! Their drinks are amazing! Their food is amazing!! EVERYTHING is amazing and Boba bay approved.. Seriously if you have yet not visited this amazing establishment, what ARE you doing with your life!? Our favorites are Mars honeydew slush, Gigi's Taro, and Blue Passion.. Their waffles are so good and their Lemon Grass chicken and short ribs will make you want to smack your Momma!! Do yourself a favor wand treat yourself with something good. You deserve it!

Joel B.

As a long time resident of Salinas, a quality boba shop is something we've definitely been missing, and man this is it and so much more. Tropical Vibes goes above and beyond, everything is made from scratch, locally sourced, and the freshest you can get for at least a hundred miles, truly a blessing for the community. The customer service is outstanding, the owners are passionate and caring about the quality and service they provide, and it shows! The shop is clean, aesthetically pleasing, and very welcoming! The drinks are to die for, they're absolutely delicious, and they don't break the bank either! Affordable, refreshing, and tasty! However that's not where this story ends, on-top of serving staple teas, they also serve medicinal teas, unique fusions, and DoleWhip! That's right, DoleWhip! Just like in Disneyland!! Definitely worth a visit for the DoleWhip alone, a quality soft serve that's vegan friendly, that you can't find anywhere else! 5/5 for this location, I wish I could rate it higher! A special thank you to the owners who allowed me to take the pictures of the shop! Greatly appreciated.

Bev M.

THE BEST boba spot in the area, hands down. Other places can't compare. Authentic boba, wholesome owners, and food is great too! We typically would have to go to San Jose/Sac for good boba but not anymore! This place is great, makes their ingredients fresh and they have a unique menu. The owners are so nice and have great customer service. They have a cute wall to take boba selfies with too I know I'll be visiting frequently and can't wait to see how the small business grows! Ask for "Bevin's favorite" if you want an Oreo Matcha Brown Sugar boba w/ cheese foam. It's the best if you're looking for something sweet; my go-to drink!

Strawberry and Blue Passion, both with popping pearls added

Cyrina H.

Delicious!! We ordered the "Strawberry" and "Blue Passion" with added "popping pearls" in both. They have a lot of drink options, food, ice cream. - Fun, Creative drinks - Full meals on the menu - Great prices - Wonderful, friendly customer service We will definitely be back!

Bradley W.

Been to Island Fin Poké Company about almost every day, but now since Tropical Vibes has taken over, I have got to say that the food is absolutely amazing, especially the signature drinks like the Blue Passion I have tried is also amazing, and the Vanilla flavored Dole Whip with oreo crumbs is awesome and very good as well!! If you guys have not tried Tropical Vibes just yet, I would highly recommend checking out and trying the place out. The short ribs and lemongrass chicken is awesome!! The staff is very friendly with the best customer service of all time!! Great job, everyone!! Keep up the good work!!

Jessica S.

If I could give tropical vibes more then 5 stars I would the owners are so so nice and welcoming. This was my first time trying there drinks I got a matcha strawberry as well as a blue tea and both were fantastic! Everything is freshly made in house (: I was also able to try out some of there vegan ice cream and they were all so delicious I 100000% recommended coming here as I will be coming back to try there entries and waffles

Taro with brown sugar boba/ milos with taro crystals

Yaiza P.

The boba was amazing, best boba spot in Salinas. As soon as you walk in you're greeted with a welcoming hello and you are asked if you have been there before. This is great for new customers that aren't quite sure what to order. She had even given us recommendations when we weren't sure what to get. The whole store was decorated so pretty with beautiful plants all around. The boba was pretty pricey though it was 18 bucks for both of these and they don't have multiple sizes.

Kali A.

I've been coming here with my boyfriend on and off for a while now. The owner is so kind and actually gives helpful advice on what drinks they offer but honestly every time I've come here I find their drinks a miss for me. My boyfriend loves coming here cause he's a taro baby and they do make good taro drinks however I don't like a lot of sugar so my last visit here I asked for less sugar and for context I come from SoCal and a lot of boba shops will have their sugar range from in quarters 25% 50% 75% and full sugar which is really helpful for me especially but when I asked for 75% sugar they didn't understand that and said they'd do less sugar but I never know how much sugar they'll put in my drink. I ordered a cherry blossom drink without the milk so essentially a fruit tea but it practically tasted like water. Another issue I have is their menu, they have premade drinks with different flavors but they are all so complex that sometimes I just want a simple fruit tea and not to mention their menu is small enough already. When I ordered the cherry blossom fruit tea I asked for cheese foam on top and there was a little bit on top so I asked for a bit extra and it wasn't much more they added but the owner mentioned to me "careful it's thick" but actually it wasn't thick at all it was thin there was barely any foam on top and when I tried it, it was not salty nor cheesy it was not flavorful at all which really disappointed me. I wish their menu was more simpler and had more variety of flavors rather than the super sugary complex flavors. I think tropical vibes does a good job at making sugary drinks but if you don't want something as sugary you might not enjoy it here. I ordered a strawberry matcha once or twice before and I never liked it. Sadly I don't think I will return. Another thing to mention is the insane overpricing of their drinks... Be prepared to spend a pretty penny because not to mention they don't have prices of their drinks on the menu. Their menu needs an over hall. I'm not sure if it's because there's no other boba shops open in Salinas but it's definitely rough out here and don't see all the hype. Tropical vibes honestly just does a good job at chocolate and taro drinks but really none of their fruit drinks are good at all.

Mario P.

If you want a tasty and satisfying drink come here. As soon as I walked in I was amazed of how well decorated the interior was. Then I decided to try the Taro and Special Taro drinks. Staff were so kind and not rude at all. They were also very helpful since it was my first time. Wait times are not that long around 5-10 mins. Once I got my drink I tasted it and it tasted amazing! The Boba especially was very delicious and sweet! I'm definitely coming back!

Anthony B.

Boba is really delicious it's worth the wait. Customer service is great, the owner is very nice. Ambiance is really neat definitely tropical vibes. Best boba in Salinas, definitely coming back.

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Kyle B.

3 years ago

Probably the best service you can get around Salinas. The owner's are so friendly and love striking up a conversation with their guests! My girlfriend and I love going for their ice cream which they always have plenty of flavors available. Their opening hours are a bit odd however but overall I now consider myself a regular customer! read more

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Kayla D.

3 years ago

Owner is super sweet and friendly!! I didn't know much about boba or what types of flavors I liked so he explained everything on their menu and what they tasted like and gave me several samples of the toppings. While we waited for our boba he gave us a sample of the dole whip ice cream to enjoy. I really loved the atmosphere and the decor, everything was super clean. I am extremely pleased with their costumer service! I think they are a small family owned business so I will definitely be coming back for more to support read more

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Gabriela F.

4 years ago

YOU WILL NOT REGRET THIS PLACE everything is delicious. Customer service makes it even better , would totally come back again read more

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Kim K.

3 years ago

Tropical Vibes offers so much more than drinks and foods. The minute I walked in, I knew I met people I'm proud to call family! Anh, who makes these beautiful creations, does this because it's her passion and has extensive knowledge in the ingredients she uses. However, not only are the drinks surpassing everyone's expectations, you can taste the care and love she creates in each drink. There is such a huge variety of drinks, dole whips, and other foods as well. No one else on this entire peninsula, and probably any state offers what they do. You can customize your orders as well!!! Her husband Billy is always working hard in the back a lot, and both are such a pleasure to know! Along with Christoper as well and some of their regulars!!!! Definitely give them a try, you won't be sorry!!! read more

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Amy G.

3 years ago

I love going with my family! I really enjoyed the Taro Boba. Definitely recommend going. I also loved how the staff still served the drink to my kids and I after we sat down. read more

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Dee E.

4 years ago

How do I love Tropical Vibes? Let me count the ways ... I used to drive into San Jose/Bay etc to get really good boba. And then came Tropical Vibes. Their flavors and toppings are literally the best, and I really appreciate the owners' dedication to innovating. There is always new fun drinks or combinations to try. It's like every trip is a new adventure. Also, they are feeding my newfound addiction to Dole whip. Definitely a life saver on a hot sunny day. And warm days. And cold days. Ok every day. Also also, the owners are the best. All in all, it's a great local business and I hope it is around forever. read more

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Kimberly T.

3 years ago

The people taking our order were super nice and they answered any questions we had about the drinks we ordered. The ambiance was super welcoming and relaxing would recommend going. We ordered the Peach Oolong Passion with mango jelly and the Oreo with coffee jelly. read more

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Elizabeth T.

4 years ago

The owners are as sweet as apple pie! They're so attentive. My girls like to go in for their Dole Whips, I had never gone in myself. The Dole Whips are delicious and very well priced. read more

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Alana G.

4 years ago

Bf and I would always head to San Jose for "fancier" boba places, but ever since this place opened we've been so hyped lol. Strawberry Matcha, Wintermelon, and Bevin's Oreo are all so far 10/10!! You can customize your sweetness (we always do less) as well as additional toppings. The food entrees they offer are sooo fire too, the lemongrass chicken is HUGE 10/10 *chefs kiss* Owners are super nice and helpful too, this place is so good read more

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Billy D.

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Jasmine F.

3 years ago

The only REAL boba in salinas. No powdered bs, very creative concoctions that turn out delicious. Only thing is the hours are kind of funny and the drinks are a little pricey but I think it's worth it. My favorite is the cherry blossom read more

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Jem P.

4 years ago

This is our family spot now! The quality is amazing, the variety is there, and I am so happy there is a decent boba place where I don't have to drive an hour to SJ. The customer service is great and the owners are so friendly and welcoming. The jungle wall is adorable and the number of mixtures is great! read more

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Harley D.

3 years ago

Every time I order here they take forever they need more workers here. Nice people but there going to lose customers if they don't hire.

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Kevin V.

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4 years ago

Great service and delicious food! The owners were very welcoming and gave me a breakdown of all the food and drinks. I bought both the beef short rib rice bowl and the grilled chicken rice bowl and they were both amazing. Not over cooked, well seasoned, and the perfect portion size. Definitely coming back here again! read more

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David L.

4 years ago

Only have had 6 items from the menu, Dole whip is exactly like a theme parks, so quality. Milk teas have a lot of character, taro special is a cool spin to the run of the mill taro milk tea. Strawberry matcha is very worth the initial intrigue. They're polite, nice, and very eager to please their customers. The couple really be trying to remember faces to names and that's a special kind of customer service in my opinion. Support local businesses. Give them a try, don't get something boring and jump the gun on their items being basic, they're definitely putting in extra work to give your experience a sweeter aftertaste. read more

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Jessica C.

3 years ago

We love coming here. They make everything from scratch. They are very loving and sweet when you walk in they greet you. They provide amazing detail about the drink and how it is made. We come basically every week. If you do not want your drink sweet or you like it sweet just let them know so they can adjust to your liking. Owners treat everyone like family I have never gone into a boba shop before and been treated they way they treat us (like family, very welcoming). Wait times can vary, please be mindful that your drink might not be done at the exact time for pick up, but please understand it is only them making the drinks and they make it from scratch so be patient. The wait won't happen all the time only on days where it is really busy. Which I do not mind at all because I love their boba. I will forever be a loyal customer & I enjoy helping small businesses. That's how we strive in this world. Also the shop is very cute. You can totally take some Instagram photos here. Thanks for being amazing. read more

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Ashlee S.

4 years ago

100/10 experience the most DELISHH dole whip ever ! The sweetest owner ever and gave us a complimentary whip because the Apple Pay system wasn't working. They were so professional and gave the best service. Will be back again for sure an ABSOLUTE GEM ! read more

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Chase T.

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3 years ago

Absolutely heartless staff. Be careful, they have no labels for nut allergies, and will not shed an eye even if you're about to go into anaphylactic shock. After this possible life threatening experience they still refused to create a positive experience by offering to make anything right. read more

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Taylor E.

3 years ago

Just went here for first time and it was an amazing experience. We had the Oreo and taro boba and it was sensational. It's feels like the owners have their own special recipes and very authentic. We will be going back and the customer service was also excellent read more

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Hunter P.

4 years ago

Tropical vibes lives up to it's name with some fantastic ambience, extremely friendly staff, and some of the best boba I've had to boot. If you're in Salinas looking for boba, this is going to be your best option. read more

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Betty M.

4 years ago

First time coming here.let me just tell you best customer service i have ever experienced!! Just walked in and was greeted right away.owners showed me the drink flavors. I had the pineapple dole whip and the cherry blossom drink i give them 10/10!!! read more

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Mallory S.

4 years ago

this place is so good! my brother and i got the watermelon and pineapple boba ice cream mixture. the owners are super nice people who offered great customer service as well :) read more

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Georgious S.

3 years ago

Love the vibes, very tropical. They drinks are good too. I especially love the Vietnamese coffee drinks they offer, yummers!

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Stefano R.

4 years ago

Really good dole yogurt! It has a distinct sweet taste that you can't find in most other yogurts and ice creams. I have a huge sweet tooth and most stuff I try now a days all have a similar sweetness to them but this one stands out amongst the rest. Really great customer service from all employees. They even let me sample! Highly recommend! read more

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Rogelio F.

3 years ago

This place is amazing, always great service such a positive attitude. We go at least once a week. The best.

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Caroline E.

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3 years ago

When I found out, there was another Boba spot opening and Salinas I was so excited! Salinas does not have a lot of Boba options, and tropical vibes is amazing, they are phenomenally delicious, and they are the most friendliest, welcoming, loving people. Their food is phenomenally amazing the flavors and the juiciness of the lemongrass, chicken, and the short ribs are so amazing. You will not be disappointed if you order Boba or food here you're gonna leave with happy taste, bursting flavor food. read more

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Jacqueline C.

4 years ago

Great atmosphere! Great Drinks! Love this place! Always get the Matcha Latte or Passion Fruit Tea! read more

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Arnold F.

4 years ago

Cool little spot. Family owned and operated. They have your typical boba, but then they also have the different kinds as well. We haven't been disappointed yet. read more

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janelly l.

4 years ago

Amazing drinks and the workers are so nice! If you're in the area, you should definitely stop by and try one of their signature drinks! So cute and refreshing read more

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Mary A.

4 years ago

Just tried out this boba place today....it's delicious! I really enjoyed the taro boba I tried. The customer service is amazing as well. I loved the wall decoration they have with the tropical vibes sign! Super cute for photos! Will be going back for sure. read more

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Eliana E.

3 years ago

Soo good. 10/10 by far the best boba in town. Super friendly owners as well. Will surely be going back soon!

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Lyn B.

4 years ago

owners are awesome! they're still starting out so i understand the hours are lil short, but their boba and dole whip is so worth it. i know anh, the owner, tells me they make the matcha pudding from scratch and that is always my favorite topping! must try, for a cold treat and they have nice bowls too! read more

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Kevin S.

4 years ago

The short ribs are AMAZING!!! Wonderfully tender and the drinks are a must as well. Highly recommend.

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Claudia I.

4 years ago

We needed an authentic boba spot in Salinas. It is locally owned and the owners are the best. They have become like friends, their attention to detail is felt, from their service to their products. All tea is brewed from scratch and made to order. If you are a tea condessour or are open to experimenting give tropical vibes a try. They will not disappoint. Try the cherry blossom or green Thai, they are delicious. read more

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Sergio T.

4 years ago

The strawberry drinwere on point and short ribs plate was enough for two people. Will definitely be going back to try the other drinks.

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Nelia G.

4 years ago

The owner was so nice & greeted costumers and saying thank u everyime u leave.....Their Boba was so good that I keep coming back....

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Jessica R.

4 years ago

They've really got good Vibes here, true to the name. Super yummy milk tea and ice cream. The staff was amazing, great service and super nice. They were making fresh pearls when we got there so we were advised there'd be a short wait and time flew by. Didn't feel like much of a wait at all~ read more

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Ariel M.

4 years ago

Salinas definitely needed a new boba place and this one is definitely it!!! The owners were so kind and helpful when ordering. They had great recommendations and showed they truly cared about the experience of ordering boba. read more

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Benjamin L.

4 years ago

Great customer service! Tasty menu and awesome attendance to customers. Definitely recommend.

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1582 Constitution Blvd
Salinas, CA 93905
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http://www.tropical-vibes.net

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Hours

What time does Tropical Vibes open?

Tropical Vibes opens at 5:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.Tropical Vibes opens at 12:00 PM on Saturday.

What time does Tropical Vibes close?

Tropical Vibes closes at 8:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.Tropical Vibes is closed on Wednesday and Sunday.Tropical Vibes closes at 7:30 PM on Saturday.

Mon-Tue, Thu-Fri 5:30 PM - 8:30 PMWed, Sun ClosedSat 12:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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Does Tropical Vibes take credit cards?

Yes, Tropical Vibes takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Tropical Vibes have catering options?

Yes, Tropical Vibes does have catering options.

Does Tropical Vibes have a drive thru?

No, Tropical Vibes does not have a drive thru.

Indoor Amenities

Does Tropical Vibes allow dogs?

Yes, Tropical Vibes allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Tropical Vibes have parking?

Yes, Tropical Vibes has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Does Tropical Vibes have free WiFi?

Yes, Tropical Vibes has free WiFi.

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Cute lil shop In downtown. I got a large cone with bitter Carmel and dark chocolate with…read moremarshmallow fluff. Yummm very rich the Carmel was super good though still thinking about it ha. The fluff is worth it cause you know vacation! The service was fast and they were very kind. A must stop if in town yum Can't wait to go back I wish I got a picture sadly I didn't

I got mint chocolate chip mini scoop in a cup. It was definitely more minty than i expected. Strong…read moremint flavor and not much chocolate chip. Still worth it. Such a good vibe in there. Staff were friendly. They have various flavors/special flavors each day.

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Mandarin Sorbet with rainbow sprinkles

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Verve coffee praline ice cream with roasted marshmallows topping! Hee.

La Michoacana Plus

3.0(2 reviews)

0.7 mi

This is a great ice cream shop! I love the unique tropical flavors they offer. They offer ice…read morecreams made with milk and without milk. Today I tried guava, without milk it was reminiscent of shave ice, the flavor was just ok. Also tried their sour sop, this was excellent, creamy and very flavorful. I can't wait to come back and trying other flavors. They offer only 3 free samples of ice cream which is a bummer but I get it.

La persona que abrió la tienda hoy necesita tener más responsabilidad. El día de hoy se supone que…read moreabren a las 12:00 pm habíamos al rededor de 3 personas esperando y todas nos fuimos porque se llegaron las más de las 12, la persona que abrió entró a la tienda y volvió a cerrar la puerta para que nadie entrar cuando ya se supone que debería estar abierto.

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Honey Berry

3.3(135 reviews)

1.3 mi

•$

I'm an Executive in Sales and travel throughout Northern California and am always looking for a…read moregreat Taro Boba. This is BY FAR one of the best I've tasted! They will gladly adjust your sweetness % to what you prefer. $5.49 Medium! $5.99 Large! They have fabulous deserts, as well!!

This place is disgusting bunch of goyslop deserts and all their drinks are concentrated go to jamba…read morejuice instead

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La Michoacana Plus -Salinas

2.8(42 reviews)

2.0 mi

Pésimo servicio y que lástima que no puedan dar pruebas de las nieves y desafortunadamente no tenía…read morenada de sabor mi nieve de mamey, los empleadas se ven cansadas y sin nada de empatía por los clientes, tratando de presionar para que ordenes, les recomiendo la que está en San José, mucho mejor servicio

Food is great. The service is good too most of the time. Today not so much, there were 3 ladies on…read morethe clock but only 2 were actually helping the customers. The third lady was busy restocking which I get ice cream runs low, but please do it when its not busy. The 40 min I spent here I did not see her helping her fellow teamates knowing they were busy trying to get through the long line. She kept restocking, I was so upset and I don't even work here.

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Alvin DO-Nut & Ice Cream Shop

3.9(42 reviews)

2.0 mi

•$

I believe this yelp site is in desperate need of update as the business name does not reflect the…read moreproducts sold. To be clear, yes, they sell donuts, but no, they do not sell ice cream; and, furthermore, it feels as though the donuts only exist because of the lottery tickets and scratchers that they sell as those have a better selection than donuts. That said, I did purchase a donut from their meager selection in the afternoon. Not sure if that selection was limited by the time of day, or simply reflects all that they have but the donut was decent, I believe it was called a cinnamon crunch, but the remaining selection of donuts were a small collection of cake and old-fashioned. Still not sure why ice cream is listed in the name as the sign outside the business does not reflect that either. I went to purchase my donut only to learn that they only accept credit cards for purchases over three dollars. Good to know my donut was under three dollars, disappointing if you fail to bring cash they have a decent sized sitting area in the back behind the lottery section. Ironically, I feel as though it is more generous than the area used to sell their tickets and donuts, the attendant was neither nor cordial. Experience was less than memorable. The only reason I chose to do a review to help others avoid a similar disappointment. My final advice, walk across the street buy some box donuts from Grocery Outlet and you'll be similarly pleased.

Found this place on yelp and decided to stop for donut. I wish I hadn't. I got a doughnut and it…read moreturned out to be all wet on the bottom side that was not visible when I saw it in the case throwing it out.

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Cinnamon crunch, doughnut, or so I believe. Decent but probably the only one worth trying in the display.

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Tapioca Delight

3.2(142 reviews)

2.1 mi

•$

Great variety of drinks and they tailor special requests! Friendly and great customer service…read more Thank you. I sampled the avocado smoothie- and it was delicious.

So for starters Im not asking for anything in return if I share my opinion is because I can but it…read moredoes not mean my opinion is meant to be a hateful one. I had a brown sugar boba and a taro pudding The drink was enjoyable as for the taro pudding not so much, I found a circular greenish spot on the inside of the lid which to me looks like mold, there were dark bits around the inside and when I took the time to pour it on a plate to inspect the dark dots there was a thing that to me seems like a bug but maybe its not and feel free to correct me as to what it might be, the customer service was nice and my drink was good.

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It didn't survive the 7 second walk across the street. Taro and honeydew.

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Nutella and Nutella Strawberry Crepe (banana added)

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Donna S.

106

2 years ago

Tropica Vibes offers a warm and friendly atmosphere, thanks to the welcoming owner. While the service is quick, the boba drinks itself are overpriced and the tapioca pearls leave much to be desired. However, the overall ambiance makes it a pleasant spot to visit. read more

Yuko A.

3 years ago

The hype is real! Service is excellent. The staff are friendly and make you feel like true friends. The Taro drinks are very good. I can't wait to go back read more

Yuli C.

4 years ago

They are the sweetest owners. They really care about their customers and their drinks. Very delicious!!! Highly recommend! Best boba place!!

B S.

4 years ago

Awesome customer service. Dole whips are excellent! Our almond boba tea with matcha pudding was delicious. Thank you!

Tina T.

2 years ago

closed. came here at 7:38 on a monday and it stated it's closed 8:30. sad, i wanted to try it

Markie B.

3 years ago

Such nice people and the boba they have was great. The customer service is great love it.

Jessica E.

4 years ago

Friendly staff but they are never open

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