This store is absolutely gorgeous. The inside is completely pink and super adorable and cute. They even have a little shop inside where you can buy souvenirs and merchandise with their logo on them. But honestly, the drinks are the real selling point here. Brown Sugar Boba & Mochi Black Milk Tea (only 310 Cal) - This drink comes with brown sugar black milk tea, brown sugar syrup, plus boba and soft mochi toppings. I recognize the soft mochi topping probably is not for everyone because of its texture, but I absolutely freakin loved it. I thought the mochi topping was perfectly flavored, slightly sweet with a rich mochi rice cake taste, and its texture paired super well with the chewiness of the boba. Absolutely amazing. On top of that, the milk tea itself was incredible. Super creamy, delicious, perfectly sweetened, while still letting the tea flavor come through. Easily 10/10. Their Watermelon Iced Tea was really good too. It's made with watermelon juice and iced tea, then topped with tea jelly and crystal boba. It tasted really light and refreshing, but the tea flavor still came through quite pronouncedly. The tea had a floral taste which paired super well with the watermelon juice. Very yummy. This drink also came in a different shaped container that was more square-ish, which was cute. Service was good too. The staff were friendly, and everything came out pretty quickly. The only downside was the parking since it's located in Downtown Walnut Creek. read more

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The Coco Mango at Ume Tea is excellent! I still need to try other drinks here, but I fell in love at first sip with the Coco Mango and have had it twice now. It's very similar to my favorite drink, the Coconut Mango Boom at HEYTEA (which is slightly better than the Ume Tea version). Service is either just okay or good, it varies. On my second visit the service had improved slightly. Ambiance is very cutesy. They also have snacks and merchandise. There is limited seating inside. read more

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After two disappointing visits, I won't be returning. While the space itself is attractive and well-designed, the customer experience tells a very different story and one that feels rigid and dismissive. During my most recent visit, there was a promotion advertised: purchase two specialty cups and a snack to receive a small bag and stickers. We ordered the exact same items listed in the promotion, just not through the specific "combo" button on the kiosk. When I politely asked if they could honor the offer, I was met with a flat "no", no explanation, no flexibility, and no attempt to make it right. It's not about the stickers or the bag; it's about the principle. A small gesture could have easily turned the situation into a positive experience and earned a repeat customer. Instead, the interaction felt transactional and indifferent. Unfortunately, that lack of customer care outweighs any positives the place has to offer. read more

I wasnt familiar with the are so parking wasnt thw easiest. After a few trips around the block aomeone in front left their metered parking so i took it. You order via the one kiosk they have. They had probably a dozen orders in front of me. I got 2 drinks. The brown sugar boba oolong tea was mid tbh. However, guava strawberry yogurt slushie was absolutely delightful. I have never quite had a drink like this but it was absolutely lovely. Def a must try for sure. Inside was super cute too. And i can't say much about the service since the only interaction i had was when i got my order. Overall it was solid and priced well so ill def hit this up when im back or whem i head to the ones on AZ. read more

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Newest boba spot in downtown Walnut Creek...! Ume Tea is a newer chain in the bay, easily distinguished by its bubblegum pink theme and cute chibi bunny mascot. I've been to its earlier locations and it's honestly evolved a lot since their first shop opened. The tea just keeps getting better and better :3 This is located in downtown Walnut Creek, replacing Mr. Greenbubble. Huge upgrade IMO. The space has been modernized and given a breath of fresh air. The staff are upbeat and efficient. Even when it's packed, I've never waited longer than 5 mins for a drink. MANGO COCONUT TWILIGHT: This is probably my top boba drink all year LOL. I love the cute marshmallow cloud and mochi milk toppings. The mango is super ripe and cut into small chunks that never get stuck in the boba straw (THIS IS A HUUUGE PITFALL I SEE IN OTHER BOBA SPOTS LMAO) I've been here too many times to count... One thing I will say is that their milk tea is not my favorite LOL. Milk teas and their pearls, kinda too sweet and artificial tasting for some reason. Fruit teas and everything else, great! read more

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A brand new spot to Walnut Creek, Ume carries a delicious Coco Pistachio drink, which consists of coconut water with a pistachio crème on top, with sprinkled pistachios. The service was friendly and helpful, but they only have one tablet so they would likely benefit with a second and they also just don't have enough seating for the current demand (and waiting) they have. The drink came out a bit more quickly than expected and it was amazing, very refreshing and light. The only note I have is I would like to have a 'no ice' option, as light is the lowest they currently have. All in all I highly recommend them and will definitely drop in again! read more

My daughter and I def have a boba addition. Within a week, we went here 4 times LOL. We went once during soft opening as we were in the area, unaware UMe was opened until we saw people inside. Then we were back the next day. Their online ordering was turned off for a while during their grand opening week where they offered cheaper drinks, BOGO drinks on same drinks, merch with drinks purchases, and cheaper popcorn chicken on different days. The cheaper drinks and BOGO days had lines out the door, so we skipped those. We went the evening of the day where we ordered 4 drinks and we got a small cute keychain. Wasn't expecting it either since I just wanted the drinkable mochi topping. We also went on the popcorn chicken day and tried their regular and spicy popcorn chicken. Pretty good! For drinks, I've tried the following- Brown sugar boba mochi milk tea- pretty solid drink. The daughter mentioned from another Ume location that the mochi had snot like texture, so she calls it snot milk tea, but I'm addicted. Mochi rice milk tea- literally the drinkable mochi and couple types of rice with milk tea. Pretty interesting! Milk tea with taro and mochi- one of my fave. Not taro milk tea, but rather milk tea with taro chunks and mochi! Lychee watermelon- gotta enjoy this one quickly as it tended to separate if left sitting. Fresh. Oreo creme brûlée milk tea or something similar- pretty solid for this type of drink. Oolong brown sugar milk tea- they recommended 30% sugar for this drink so we got it at 30%, which was sweeter than 50% at some other drinks. Tasted good though. Strawberry matcha- love how this had matcha ice cream inside!!! They have some other stuff I'll try next time, such as a pistachio coconut drink where it's coconut water with pistachio cream/foam, and a blue coconut drink with a mochi top. Those are non caffeinated, so I'll try when I feel I don't want/need the caffeine. I'm just addicted to the mochi topping for now. :) read more

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Glad to see a tea boba spot that serving tea and food. Right next to orange theory. Street parking meter or park in the garage next to it for a free hour. Order the milk tea with taro ball. Perfect made taro balls. More on the milky side, so if you what more tea forward not the place for you. Order the popcorn chicken that they are known for and was a disappointed as it was crispy. Flavor though was spot on. Not if you order online and put a time, they will make it in the order the receive the order and it will sit there. I ordered online twice and once I put it for 30 min later and it just sat there as it only took 15 min to make. While the other time I put asap and it said 15-20 and it was done in 10 minutes wasn't notified. But I walked in and it was already done. read more

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The new ume tea in Walnut Creek delivers proper milk tea options with a nice selection of fried appetizers to accompany the sweet/savory drinks. Nestled in the heart of Walnut Creek, the bright and inviting lobby creates a warm environment to chill and have a good snack. The merch wall is full of goodies for those in need of an ume souvenir. There's two options for ordering; self POS and register. The people are very nice behind the counter, and the POS is very simple to use. Creme brulee Thai tea: awesome sweetness all around, exactly what you'd be looking for in a Thai tea. Tiramisu matcha latte: super sweet for a matcha, as expected with the tiramisu and lady finger topping! Popcorn chicken and fries combo: perfectly fried chicken thighs with fried basil. Yummy! Takoyaki: fluffy and filled with octopus, good app to share Fried fish balls: as expected, delicious with their complimentary sweet and sour sauce. Ume tea will have no trouble captivating their customers base, while drawing in new foot traffic with their inviting storefront in Walnut Creek! read more

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Loved the more unique toppings that Ume offers, like sticky rice, mochi, and taro. We waited 45 minutes in line on grand opening day but scored a pink rabbit balloon. My boyfriend ordered the pistachio jasmine delight--the pistachio cream was rich and nutty, and the jasmine tea flavor was strong. My hot black milk tea with taro and mochi at 15% sweetness was still a bit too sweet due to the toppings but a refreshing drink overall. We also tried a mystery box drink, though the prizes vary widely...so proceed with caution. read more

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This place is adorable! Took the granddaughter here today and she loved the cream brûlée Thai tea. Tons of choices including boba read more

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Technically, there is not much to review since I was not a customer who bought anything. Somehow I got on the Ume Tea newsletter (my last purchase was years ago) and saw that they are having a promotion for opening week at the new WC location. Today was supposed to be for free merch with every order. However, when I asked about this before placing my order, the staff said it is for the first 100 customers. Not sure if I read anything like that on my email. So my best guess from this is, if you are looking for their opening day promo deals, make sure you are one of the first 100 customers. Or, take your business elsewhere. read more

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Came here during Ume Tea's Grand Opening day and it was quite a line! I honestly wasn't expecting the crowd because I didn't see it being advertised but I guess the word must have gotten out! I waited about an hour from the line to receiving my food and boba. The decor and specials are a nice touch. It is very pink and cute and definitely IG ready. $2.99 boba specials are hard to beat these days so the crowd explains it! Everyone seems excited about their first boba experience it a some people even got the balloons. I ordered the matcha strawberry latte without the ice cream and it was pretty delicious. It could only be reduced to 50% sugar but wasn't too sweet. I enjoy the flavor and the I also ordered their popcorn chicken and spicy chicken strip. Both are good! I wish they have regular fried calamari not the fried octopus since I am not a fan of the head so I hope they would expand their food menu later on. The LCD screen displays the prep progress so it is a nice touch and you know when your order is almost up. I am sad Green Bubble is gone but happy Ume seems like a decent replacement. read more

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Lucky me! I just so happen to catch wind of the opening of this place on Locust this weekend and had to swing by! Super super cute! The inside is small, best for dropping by with small parties 3-5 at most! Limited seating with small booths along the walls. They also have the order queue on a tv in the front, so it makes it easier to see where your order is in terms of processing. The inside and the drinks are so picture perfect! I LOVE the aesthetic of the drinks, the yogurt drinks come in these cute rectangular cups and it comes with a cute little bunny straw hole cap. I also had a chance to try the Oreo Creme Brulee Boba Oolong Milk Tea but not pictured as we got a surprise cup. The service was CRAZY good! It was super busy and a huge line was building outside. Though it did take time to get to the front the drinks came out in about 5-10 minutes maybe even less! Right now they have one register running but it looks like they might be opening up a kiosk for self ordering(i think i saw a tablet stand). For opening day, the drinks came out FAST! And the drinks came out perfect! I really like most of the drinks! Definitely think the Oreo Creme Brulee was on the sweet side, but the yogurt drinks felt about right. The Oat Burst Sticky Rice Yogurt is definitely not for everyone, but very yummy. It tastes like Beijing yogurt and the rice offsets the tartness of the yogurt. I liked the bursting bits and the little rice bits. I actually had a lot of leftover toppings but i really enjoyed it! The Mango Coconut Twilight was super cute and flavor was ok! I really can't wait to try out the other drinks on the menu and get some snacks :) Please also keep in mind, this is on a busy street of other local businesses. Street parking is limited, however there is a garage right next door with VERY affordable parking! Either way, it's worth the trip, so happy they finally opened an Ume closer to home. read more

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Great drinks and food, and nice portion sizes! We visited today (January 24th, 2026) for the grand opening and were very satisfied with the food and service. The inside of the store was all decked out in pink and there was a small merch stand as well. We got in line at 4:50 PM, ordered at 5:49 PM, and got our food and drinks not too long after. Our favorite was the fried tofu and I liked the drink that I got a lot too--the sticky rice black milk tea. One minor thing that we noticed is that the tax rate we were charged was incorrect for Walnut Creek. I believe WC tax rate should be 9.25% but the system had the tax rate set to Stoneridge (in Pleasanton), which is slightly higher at 10.25%. This was probably just a mistake so we didn't think too much about it, but just wanted to point it out! read more

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[4.5 stars] Ume tea is the newest boba spot to bless the downtown Walnut Creek area and today (1/24) is the grand opening! With different promos going from today through Tuesday 1/26, make sure to stop by and give this place a try! I've never seen a grand opening event for a boba shop that was as organized as this location and just ready to hit the ground running. The workers had the A-board listing their promo deals, the trailer displaying merch, and the bunny inflatable all set up out front and were handing out bunny balloons to people in line all before they were set to open at noon. Menus were also floating around between the different groups of people in line giving everyone a chance to look at what they wanted before getting to the register #efficiency. Took about 50 min to get to the register since there's only one person taking orders. The worker taking orders was very knowledgeable of the menu and answered all our questions patiently. We ordered three drinks and a spicy fried fish ball snack. The waiting to order was the longest part! Once we ordered, our drinks AND food came out in exactly 5 minutes (not joking!). The crew they have working has got it down! If they can crank out drinks and food this fast during grand opening, i am sure wait times will be short during regular hours. I ordered the black milk tea with taro and mochi in a bunny cup and my SO ordered a small rice mochi black milk tea. My drink was solid. The tea flavor really came through and though I couldn't see how generous they were with the toppings because the cup for large size drinks are not see through, every sip had a good amount of mochi! I do wish that there was more taro bits in the drink. One thing to note is that Ume does not put a plastic seal on their cups for large size drinks. You get a plastic lid and put your straw through as usual. Why am I mentioning this? Because I ordered a bunny cup which is like a blind box and there's a separate compartment for the toy on the bottom of your drink (hence why in my photo, my drink is the tallest on the left). I have to subtract half a star because unfortunately, there is no flap to peel open anywhere on the cup to access the toy (yes, I checked everywhere). So I recommend finishing your drink first and then use some force with a key or pair of scissors to puncture the cup to get the toy afterwards to avoid the drink spilling. Hopefully they change the design of these bunny cups soon! The current design is def not good for the folks who want the instant gratification of knowing what toy they got lol. Onto the spicy fish balls! I thought they would use a powder but they used real pepper flakes with the seeds and everything. Def had a nice numbing spice kick to it. Would recommend this if you're into spicy. The box it came in was also pretty cute. The design had a bunny on it and the ears have a flap that can open to let all the steam out so the food doesn't get soggy. Overall, a solid boba place to the downtown Walnut Creek area. I'll definitely be coming by to try their other drinks and more snacks. read more

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Went to the soft opening and the drinks and food are just as I expected. The drink creations at UMe have always been delicious and I'm glad the same flavors are here in Walnut Creek. If you've never had UMe Tea before, then definitely try em out. They set a bar for what milk tea and fruit teas should be. I know the place isn't fully decorated yet, but once it is it'll definitely have that cutesy aesthetic my gf likes. read more

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New place! This used to be Mr green bubbles but switched over recently. You can buy all the drinks Ume has and it still has some Christmas bags at the moment. So exciting! If you need free 1 hour parking, it's in the broader parking lot on the street behind it. Come enjoy! read more

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Stopped by with my sister because I wanted to try one of the sticky rice drinks. The store was clean and using the kiosk was extremely easy to use. I ordered the guava strawberry sticky rice yogurt drink and it was delicious! I also purchased the dessert bowl which was tasty. We added on the "surprise" boxes and they were cute. read more

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Great new boba spot in Walnut Creek! The original location started in Cupertino and I'm glad they expanded here. The drinks are high quality, fresh, and full of flavor. The food was also cooked well and paired perfectly with the drinks. I love the pink and bunny theme. It's cute without feeling over the top and makes the place fun to hang out in. I'm definitely coming back! read more

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Came here cause of our event is near and my party were thirsty. So we decided to take a stroll and found this place. It's pretty little but cute. Has merch and all which I wasn't aware of. The down fall is that they only have one monitor to order and when it's busy it gets too long. I love this company so that's why we're here. Only if they have an app to make the order more faster and smoother. read more

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Please have more people working upfront on Sunday when it's a holiday. Waiting for more than an hour for a cup of ice drink it's a bit stretching. read more

Review #002 - 2026 How do you know that you're an addict? Well, let me start by saying, I used to drive all the way to Pleasanton before this location opened up because it was the closest one at that time. I LOVE their Coco Pistachio and it's the only drink I get every time! My daughter loves their Mango Yogurt Slushie! It comes with real mango chunks and crystal boba. We also really enjoy their popcorn chicken. I prefer mine spicy, but she prefers hers without spice so we each have to order our own. I don't think I've ever finished one on my own. Luckily, my niece also likes the spicy so we ended up sharing one when we came during their grand opening event. We literally stood in line for 45 minutes during their BOGO day! Was it worth it? It was cold, and we all still got an iced drink so I'd definitely say, "yeah!!" My niece got the Mango Matcha and she enjoyed it! I got my son and his girlfriend the Mango Coconut Twilight. Very pretty drinks! They must have liked them because no one complained. We've been here almost everyday since they opened this new location so my diet is suffering, but my face is smiling! We even got a few little trinkets on their free gift with purchase day! We'll be back again real SOON! read more

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It's nice to have another boba place to Walnut Creek! The vibe of Ume Tea is definitely cheery and cutesy and you can find bag charms and tote bags to purchase. There are about four tables for indoor seating. It does take a while to get your order on a Sunday, we waited 20 mins. The drinks and snacks were delish! read more

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Came here on opening day as they were having $2.99 on all drinks! Not the first time I've been to ume but one of the best spots out of the others! Staff were nice and even on a hectic day like opening day, still very organized and fast service. Cute aesthetic as you would expect from any ume tea! Food and drinks also never fail to disappoint. Excited to have them in Walnut Creek! read more

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Recently tried out the new Ume Tea in Walnut Creek, and I had a great experience. The decorations and aesthetics were so cute, and I loved all the merch available for purchase and as decorations on the walls! I got the strawberry matcha latte, and I love that it comes with ice cream making it really creamy. The strawberry puree also tastes really fresh, but it doesn't overpower the matcha. Service was good, and this location had a really nice and clean aesthetic read more

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I got the coco mango drink, which was so incredibly good!!!!! It had mango chunks inside and they were NOT stingy with it!!! The inside interior is so pretty, it's well decorated and the merch they offer is very adorable + reasonable price (their keychains abt the same as a labubu lol). They had a good selection of drinks, my friend tried the tiramisu matcha and she really enjoyed it. The takoyaki was alright, good flavor and a good snack -- something I'd buy it if I wanted something quick to eat. Only, it seemed a little undercooked(??). It's the first grand opening day, so I expected the wait to be long. It took us an hour or more to get our drinks (the wait from the line, the drinks were pumped out quickly) The cashier was a girl with piercings, she was so sweet and helped me make a decision on how to customize my drink! read more

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Popcorn chicken is 10/10, I miss Mr Green bubble though. I don't like boba or tea so I would stick with a Banana Strawberry smoothie but they don't have anything similar unfortunately, but that's okay the popcorn chicken is so yummy read more

I really wanted to like this place, but after two uncomfortable experiences I don't think I'll be coming back. Today I pre-ordered a drink and gave the shop about 30 minutes before arriving. When I got there, they told me the mochi wasn't ready yet and that it would take about 3 minutes. That turned into about 10 minutes, and when they finally called my name they told me they still needed to defrost the coconut and it would take another 10 minutes. What frustrated me most was that none of this was communicated until I was already there. I had placed the order about 45 minutes earlier and was still waiting. When I said I'd just wait, the barista even said something along the lines of "I don't even know if it's worth it," which honestly made the situation feel even more frustrating. My first visit wasn't great either. The staff rushed me while talking about a coworker being "slow" and "not listening," which felt really uncomfortable as a customer standing there ordering. While waiting today, I also saw a situation where a customer was told his name had been called when it hadn't- I have been standing nearby the entire time and no names were called. I completely understand that delays happen, but communication and professionalism go a long way. After two visits that felt pretty uncomfortable, I unfortunately don't think I'll be back. read more

Paid for unflavored boba. Dont know if I just got unlucky and got a bad batch but the boba was terrible. Won't be back to this location any time soon read more

First time came month ago good and quick Fresh delicious However second time today and horrible 30 min wait for 2 drinks Customer service lacking They seem much more interested in the to go Doordash orders I'll take my business elsewhere read more

Sooo happy this is here in WC! I ordered the creamiest most delicious tiramisu matcha (15% sugar) drink! Their curly fries were also really good! I'll be back for another iced matcha soon!! read more

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I came up upon this grand opening and decided to come in since this is one of my favorite places. I was greeted with a smile when I came in, which is a plus. The setting is quite simple with a display of cute merchandises and 4 tables and lots of standing area. I ordered the tiramisu matcha latte, 30% sugar with light ice and it was perfect. Happy to see you here UME! read more

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I be coming here every time I want matcha, it's the best one in Walnut Creek fr. It's smooth, not too sweet, and they actually make it right every time. Y'all should definitely try it. read more

New location in Walnut Creek and still pretty crowded 1 week after their grand opening on January 24 read more

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I put in a pick order for 6:30pm but the order was ready at 5:06pm. Not sure why they had the order ready when I specifically wanted it 6:30pm so that my drinks wouldn't be watered down and my food wouldn't be cold. I also ordered crème brûlée Thai tea with boba and did not receive boba. Will probably try this place again weeks from now since they are still new. read more

We tried the coco mango jasmine 50% sweet and I liked it a lot. The pomelo was very nice, the drink over all was not too sweet. Which I liked. I also enjoyed the passionfruit watermelon drink. 50% sweet was still plenty sweet and less ice. The tea flavor came through. Good quality drinks even on their super busy opening day! Thanks Ume tea crew! read more

I ordered ahead of time, an order consisting of a drink and a snack. I walked to the store 20 minutes later to grab my order, the lady at the counter says my drink isn't done yet but OFFERED for me to grab the snack first, I said sure.. I proceed to wait another 15 minutes for my drink, went up to the counter, see my drink, point it out to the guy at the register, he says no, gotta go through all the order one by one and wouldn't give it to me... fine... I wait another 5 minutes with my drink sitting right there, couldn't stand it anymore so I go ask the guy again. He says my food isn't done yet?!? I pointed out to him that I have had my food and all I had been waiting on was the drink that he refused to give to me earlier. He says he didn't know, and that's why they don't give out food first until the order is complete. Fine by me, but I DID NOT ask for the food separately, you OFFERED to give the food separately so I don't see whose problem that is read more

Never gave us straws last two times. Hope it doesn't happen next time. Blah blah blah

Wtf they only have one person making drinks so it's slow af. I'll never come back here.