For those that have an Ume Tea rewards membership, Ume Tea had some pretty good promotions this past week. I'm happy that it happened during my birthday week. A new drink is out - Strawberry Cloud Matcha Coco 4/22 Buy 1 Get 1 Free 4/23 Buy any drink + post on IG Story or Red -- Get 1 free strawberry cloud matcha coco My boyfriend and I are a fan of the regular Strawberry Matcha Latte with Ice Cream, so when we tried this new drink it was way better! The coco jelly add a nice texture and gives a good hint of coconut. 30% sweet was just enough sweet, I ordered 50% sweet for my boyfriend and he was impressed with how delicious the drink was. I would say at this location, drinks do take some time but I can imagine they must get a lot of orders. It was worth the wait though! And the employees were kind when I had asked about the promo. read more

Ume Tea - 4/23 promo Free Tasting Day - Bubble Tea Near Me - Burlingame, California

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My family and I were driving home when I mentioned how much I've always liked the popcorn chicken from Ume Tea. At first I didn't plan to stop because it was already around 7:50 PM, but my family got excited and suggested we change our destination. So we drove all the way from Foster City hoping to grab some popcorn chicken. When I tried to order at 8:10 PM (I even checked the time), I was told there was no more chicken available, but no explanation was given. If fried items stop being served about 20 minutes before closing or if the fryer is shut down early, it would be helpful to let customers know. I've been to other locations before and never had this issue, so this experience was quite disappointing. Hopefully it was just an off night. read more

Drinks themselves are decent but it took quite some time to make two drinks when we were the only ones there. Seemed like they were more focused on pushing out the online orders, or maybe just going in order? Not sure. Basically, just be prepared to wait. We ordered at the kiosk. You get 15% off first time purchase, but a $0.35 service fee. Odd, but whatever. Also, no one talks to you. They just write your name on a bag with your order packaged inside and leave it on a table for you to grab. The coco mango jasmine bloom was reminiscent of heytea (even the name!). It's normally $6.25 for a medium, but discount brought it down to $5.31. I requested 30% sweetness and thought that was adequate. I can't imagine what 100% would taste like. read more

The Sticky Rice Black Milk Tea is my favorite and I order it all the time. The person there was so sweet to my daughter and gave her extra toys when she wanted an exchange. The shop is tiny and has no sitting area, but it is worth it for the drink. read more

Ume Tea - UMe Sticky Rice Black Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Burlingame, California

great drinks here! my boba was the perfect chewiness! i didn't get a text until way after my drinks were ready, but luckily i was right outside so i got my drinks as soon as they were ready! probably one of the best boba spots on Burlingame Ave! read more

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We stopped by after a family lunch on Mother's Day. It was a disaster! - Unorganized staff - 0 Customer Service - Waited over an hour for our drinks - It may have been longer if we didn't complain read more

Very cute spot. Service was great. The drink was good. BUT I was disappointed with the spicy octopus, Both boxes was overcooked and was so hard to bite. What waste! read more

Really yummy drink! It had a good balance of lychee, watermelon, and tea. I was super thirsty and looking for something refreshing. This place caught my eye as I was actually walking to another boba place and I changed my mind to come here. Only thing that I didn't like was the wait time. They only have 2 people working. Even though there were only 3 people standing there and waiting, I realized a lot of people ordered online and did large orders. I'd recommend ordering online way in advance. It would be nice if they had a screen showing when your order was ready or what they're working on. There's not much room to stand on the street and the shop is very very small. read more

Ume Tea - Lychee UMe Lychee & Watermelon Green Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Burlingame, California

Was visiting family in SF and wanted to get boba. I have not tried this place so I got the Matcha flavored drink. The matcha flavor was good. The boba was chewy. The self service tablet was easy to navigate and order. Inside the shop is small, so we waited outside. There is no indoor seating. More of a grab and go especially with the outdoor shops in the area. read more

Ume Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Burlingame, California

Ume has a great variety of drinks but my favorite is the Coco Mango! I love that it's caffeine-free, so I don't have to worry about losing sleep and I love the pomelo inside. I recommend getting 70% sweetness or less since it can be quite sweet. Also FYI, the Burlingame location is usually less crowded than the Millbrae one, so drinks come out faster and both locations also do online order so I recommend doing that if you want to save time. The only downside is that parking isn't free before 6 PM. read more

Ume Tea - [UMe]Coco Mango - Bubble Tea Near Me - Burlingame, California

I wanted to give a big thank you to Htet for her great customer service today. She was incredibly sweet, kind, and attentive, which made my visit so much better. I really appreciate her positive attitude! Also, highly recommend the ume boba milk tea it was delicious. read more

Ume Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Burlingame, California

Waited 1.5hrs and they still could not complete my order. Only after asking multiple times did they realize they might have misplaced the order. Yet Square showed it as completed and picked up, they are clearly fraudulently marking orders as coming out on time. I and many others refunded our orders after waiting and checking multiple times read more

Tasty as always! Fast service in general on weekdays. On weekends they tend to get popular and there might be a line to order. read more

Ume Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Burlingame, California

I am a fan of the offerings on Ume's menu and have visited many of their other Bay Area locations. I decided to try their Matcha Melon Coco since Ume's IG post made it look really good, especially since the flavor combination of matcha, watermelon, and coconut is not something you usually find at the various boba shops and franchises. I ordered ahead on their website since I knew the business had minimal space inside and there is usually a line going out the door to order, mind you only 2-3 people will be long enough for the line to reach the door lol. I always have the issue of having incorrect promised times when ordering online; the site often quotes a couple minute wait after the order is placed though I usually end up waiting 5-10 minutes at the minimum depending on how busy the business is at that time. When I got my drink, my first thought was that it did not look close to the drink I saw on IG. The posts portray the drink as a clear red, white, and green drink however mine looked almost completely white with the matcha provided in a separate mini bottle to pour over myself. Although interesting, I didn't quite understand why the matcha wasn't automatically poured on the top of my drink. Also, the IG posts showed the bottle full of matcha but my bottle was only filled halfway. When I finally poured the matcha into my drink and tried it, I noticed the drink was mostly ice and almost tasteless. I'm not sure if my drink was made poorly but it barely had any watermelon chunks either. I asked the barista if increasing the % sweetness would correlate with more watermelon, since this is common practice for fruit matcha lattes at other boba shops, but he said it does not. I have had significantly more issues at this Ume location vs other locations such as Millbrae, one of them being consistency. I think I'll just go to the Millbrae location instead of Burlingame to help ensure my drink is made the same way every time. read more

Ume Tea - Matcha Melon Coco - Bubble Tea Near Me - Burlingame, California

Ume Tea is hands-down my go-to Boba spot whenever I'm craving something fruity -- and by fruity, I mean actual fresh fruit, not just flavoring! One of my absolute favorites is their Watermelon drink -- it's refreshing, light, and hits the spot every single time. I always add crystal boba for that perfect chewy texture (highly recommend!). Another go-to is the Mango Coco, which is tropical perfection in a cup. Now, if anyone from Ume Tea happens to be reading this... I'm going to be a little selfish and say -- please bring back the Avocado Shake with mixed oats! It was one of my all-time favorite drinks (and toppings!), and honestly, I still miss it. Whether you're into classic milk teas or something fresh and fruity, Ume Tea always delivers -- great quality, great flavor, and super friendly staff. It's my little happy place in a cup every time. They also have so many cute brand items in their shop and I love all the pink and bunny vibes. read more

Ume Tea - [UMe]Tiramisu Matcha Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Burlingame, California

I love this place. I'm not big on sugar and they offer 15% sugar level which is PERFECT. Other places, the drinks are wayyyyyyy too sweet even when I ask for 10% sugar level. Every time I order here, the sugar level is on point... not too sweet but not too plain. This is my daily go to place. read more

Super fun joint with combinations of flavors I have not really seen. Never thought to mix green tea and strawberries together. Solid combination. I also appreciate it that they gave you a thermo shielded bag to carry take out in. Not really a place where you can sit down but still have plenty of cool things to look at while you wait. Will definitely make a point to stop by this place again if I'm ever in the area. read more

Wanted to grab a drink before work and I haven't tried this place yet so here I am. I ordered the pistachio Jasmine delight with 30% sugar and less ice. The drink was okay however, my problem with this place lies more with the service speed... They take a really really long time. It took them 20 minutes to get my drink out and there was no one else waiting before me... Anyways... Try it out if you like. :( read more

Ume Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Burlingame, California

Some shop with no seating but I love Ume's popcorn chicken, especially with the sour plum powder. This location is pretty much always busy but it's conveniently located in Burlingame downtown so I can't complain. Order ahead online or expect a wait for your food and drinks. read more

Located in downtown Burlingame, it's a small storefront without any seating. You order via the kiosk and your order is called when ready. There are some seasonal drinks that are interesting - I got the Matcha Melon Coco as well as the plum flavored chicken strips. My husband and I were both pleasantly surprised by the chicken. It wasn't overfried and the plum flavor paired nicely with the savory chicken. Great place to stop for a quick drink and snack if you're walking around the park nearby! read more

Cute little shop in Burlingame. No seating. Ordered watermelon and lychee green tea with boba at 70% sweet. The boba was a bit soft but not bad. The tea was delicious, with fresh fruit juice and pieces of watermelon and lychee. Glad I didn't get full sweet as this was sweet enough. Ordered on a pad and drink came out quick. read more

Ume Tea - Lychee and Watermelon Green Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Burlingame, California

Always my favorite drink! Pick Mango sago!!! Cute ambiance! Service is fast! They also give freebies like small toys so ask them if its available. read more

Finally tried an Ume Tea location. I liked the Passion Fruit Green Tea w/ Boba & Lychee Jelly ($6.25). I think I got it 0% sweet bc of the lychee jelly and that was definitely the right amount. Lime slices were a nice touch. They have outdoor tables and Wi-Fi, but zero indoor seating; it's basically just enough room to order then wait outside to be called. More of a to go spot in colder weather. Friendly service, but not too many customization options. read more

First time here But I will come again and again Very tasty drink they have Ambiance cute Service highest level Highly recommend read more

Ume Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Burlingame, California

Today was my first time trying Ume tea. I ordered the Brown Sugar Boba Premium Oolong Milk Tea at 70% sweetness. The boba was sweet and chewy, just the way I like it. Drink is a little on the sweet side, next time I might lower sweetness to 50%. I ordered ahead. I got there 2-3 min after ordering. It wasn't busy so they made it so fast that I didn't even think the drink waiting on the table was mine! Unfortunately, I bumped my drink off the table and the cup broke open and I lost 80% of my drink so don't make my mistake haha read more

Ume Tea - Brown Sugar Boba Premium Oolong Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Burlingame, California

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Very cute and tiny spot off the Burlingame Ave side street. Street parking only and can be tough to find something close by because of all the eateries around. But I love this place for their yumberry slushie. It comes with green tea jelly which makes it so good! Their Thai Tea Creme Brule is also very good but is definitely more of a heavy drink. I haven't ventured off the menu too much as I really like those 2 drinks the best. Friendly and quick service is a plus! I hope they stick around with all the boba competition nearby. read more

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Got ume milk tea with boba, 30% sugar, less ice. Tea wasn't very strong, boba was pretty chewy and good. No seating places though, purely a takeout spopt. read more

This is absolutely ridiculous and beyond unacceptable. About halfway through my drink, I noticed something floating in it, turns out it was a bug. Yes, a real bug in my drink. That's disgusting. If a bug can end up in a customer's cup, I can only imagine what's going on behind the counter. Completely unsanitary and unacceptable. Health inspectors seriously need to check this place immediately! read more

Ume Tea - A BUG IN THE DRINK - Bubble Tea Near Me - Burlingame, California

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This place is so cute. Love the bunny theme and the pink color. The drinks are really good and flavorful. I've been to several locations and they are always tasty and consistent. Service is always quick and friendly. read more

Hit or miss on the drinks. Never really consistent. But when they are made good they are good lol

An authentic boba shop with high quality boba that delivers when it comes to milk and fruit teas due to their unique brewing techniques! You might be familiar with Ume from their now famous location in Cupertino or perhaps the one in San Francisco. This new location is even more on brand and over the top pink and nicely decorated. The staff is super friendly. If you are in the mood for some classic boba, theirs is nice, chewy, and close to perfect (not too soft nor too hard). I really enjoy their fruit teas though, especially when you need something refreshing. I enjoyed the Pineapple Pomelo Sago here and it was absolutely delightful. It was flavorful yet light, satisfying without being overly sugary, and it definitely hits all the right notes. The passion fruit green tea was also a hit with me. If you feel like adding the cheese foam to your drink, the peach green tea with cheese top maintained that refreshing taste while adding the complexity to the flavor profile with the perfect layer of cheese foam on top that's ever so popular nowadays. Lastly, if you want something more substantial, the black milk tea with pearl and taro is made for you - the taro is high quality and the flavor is there without being overwhelming, the pearls are nice and chewy, and the black milk tea is potent and filling. Overall, Ume delivers on the promise of quality bubble tea! read more

Cute and super quick service. They had an advertised drink and when we tried to order it, they shared it was not yet available. Either way what we ordered was good. read more

Ume Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Burlingame, California

I enjoy this place. FOOD: Seems like they NO longer do Curly Fries or Fried Tofu. Sadly it's less of an incentive to buy a drink when you need/crave a snack between meals. WAIT: be prepared to wait 20-30 mins, that's w/3 ppl working AND If there's a special, be prepared to wait even longer. read more

Tried this for the first time yesterday, got an oolong milk tea with pudding. It was yummy! Would def come here again! Also got curly fries, but nothing special with them, they were delicious though! read more

I like Ume's popcorn chicken, so I decided to order that plus a few drinks via DoorDash. The popcorn chicken remains top notch, but the drinks were another story. What we paid for and what was delivered were totally different. We paid for the large size but we received the medium size for all of the drinks. There are other Yelpers who reported the same issue, so it seems to be a practice with them. Buyer beware. read more

Got the white peach oolong tea because one of the reviewers below said it was the best peach they've ever had. Well, definitely not the best I've had but to each their own. In my opinion it's a bit watered down, I also got it with the green tea jelly and the green tea jelly is stodgy. The person that took my order was also in a rush and didn't seem to be as super nice as everyone says. I wonder if soft opening honeymoon phase has ended and I had the wrong expectations. Honestly, if I knew that this was what I was going to get, I would have just gone to Sunright for my peach green tea, which I know is better. read more

Ume Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Burlingame, California

Yummy exotic fruit forward tea drinks. I went for soft opening and was so satisfied with my Grape Green tea and the Passion Fruit Watermelon tea. Lots of cute giveaways were offered. It was not worth standing in line for an hour, but it was fun to get the welcome package. Drink specials start the week of 9/7/24. Welcome to my neighborhood, Ume. You are adorable! read more

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I stopped by today for their grand opening. I actually got in line ten minutes before they opened and I was probably customer #15 ish. The wait was over an hour to get two drinks. They had a deal today for $2.99 a drink. I've always been a huge fan of Ume, so it was a no brainer for me! read more

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Yup nope, tried again today. Ordered two drinks that had two types of toppings. Both were missing an ingredient and the other ingredient barely existed. read more

Ume Tea - Black Milk Tea w/ Taro & Mochi...no Taro - Bubble Tea Near Me - Burlingame, California

Ume Tea is definitely one of my fave boba spots in the bay area!! I live in the East Bay and happened to find myself in Burlingame. I know this place is new and smaller than usual stores and probably under staffed like all other places, but I ordered my drink at 2:49pm and after 2 follow ups I got it at 3:26pm and ofcourse the guy forgot to put boba in my drink (ordered the black tea milktea w mochi & milk tea so only got the mochi part) but if I ask him to remake it it will just add to the already almost 40 min wait I had (and trust me I was patient but when I saw 2 people who ordered after me get there drinks I had to say something). so stay away from this location or order on low peek times. So disappointed! read more