50 Best Bubble Tea near Lakewood

“It was a long, turbulent, 5 hour ride back from Lihue. I stepped off the plane, fired up the trusty 341,450 battle Camry and gazed patiently at the digital clock placed directly above the tape player as the car warmed up for the very last 56 mile remainder of this portion of thjs 2,400 mile expedition. 2:44pm it ticked. Zonds...too late for lunch, too early for dinner. Traffic snarled the 405 as I snake south from LAX on a numeral version of alphabet soup with Waze leading the uh, way. 105, 110, 91, 605, 22, 55, 5... The shortcut doesn't appear to help and now I'm parched. I need something to hold me over till supper. I turn down the AM radio.. "okay google...find me a boba shop" "Graeme, you have 36 selections in your vicinity, which would you like?" "Okay Google, find me GOOD boba shop" "proceed three quarter miles to Bobuzz, Graeme" I pull out of the slow lane and into the turn off and park right outside a clean, efficient store. Looking at the menu it's clear these guys are serious about their Liquid Potations. They got about a select few specialities and insist to me I'd love em all. I select the PMC which contains strawberries peaches and Mango I believe. It's just the right consistency, sweetness and mixtures of flavors. A chat with the staff reveals the shop is newly opened. A mural on the wall tells me the shops heartbeat is in tune with the local community. Will I come back? You bet I will. This convenient location is perfect and the prices are on point. Certainly a unique boba experience and a memorable one! Now I it's the hoke stretch. Battle camry starts back up reliably and I have 20 miles left to go, happy as anything sipping my drink which is the perfect carryover for me. They say the Buzz is in the cup but it's out there now! (Congrats J/M. Love)Parking: Hit or miss with parking! I got one right outside!“

“Randomly came across this spot when I was looking for a place to go sit & do my homework last nightIt's a giant space & it seems to also be a bowling alley (I didn't go all the way to the back only stayed in the front area)The staff is friendly & attentive with all of their guests & the food menu looked incredibleHighly recommend you stop by to support & check this place out if you're in the area!“

“Best doughnuts in the area! In at least radius of 15 miles … ;)They do have a few tables indoor and outdoor small seating area as well. Always get them to go :) can’t speak of their coffee and menu..w’ve only had the traditional donuts, Chocolate, sugar , glazed and old fashioned…“

“The best boba shop in town which specializes in tea that’s directly imported from Taiwan! Superb service and friendly employees.I ordered their classic Taiwanese Milk Tea with honey boba and it didn’t disappoint at all! Since their ingredients are mostly imported from Taiwan, I judge their drinks based on Taiwanese standard. I was so happy that I gave them a try because the tea was so strong and good, and they make it exactly they taste so much like the tea shops in Taiwan!I’d definitely recommend anyone who’s hesitant to give this place a try, you won’t be disappointed!Updated review: Still very good even though they’re way busier now. Their drinks still taste the same as day one and service is superb!Although I did see some people complaining about the wait time and being in line then left like a one star review. Maybe Hechalou isn’t suitable for you if you can’t wait, just get those watered down sugary drinks from Tastea. No line in those “boba” shops.That said, I’ll definitely try to be back more often! My favorite drink is definitely their Taiwanese milk tea with signature tea jelly!“

“Everyime I go here I leave satisfied with my order. They make my original milk tea proper and consistent. I normal visit Yoshinoya then stop in here for boba. This is the wife's favorite Ding Tea as well. She never has a complaint like when we visited the LosAlamitos Ding Tea. Will be back to try more flavors. They can get busy at times but they are fast with service.“

“We decided to try take out from here for dinner tonight. Everything was delicious and we will definitely be back.My husband and I both wanted garlic noodles and they were really good. He got them with shrimp and it was nice to see they had a lot of options: beef, chicken, veggies, tofu or plain. The portions were great too!The bulgogi fries were bomb too. Cheesy and flavorful with really nice grilled onions mixed in. I would definitely get these again.I was also impressed to see their big selection of boba teas and smoothies. I will definitely have to try those next time.A few year back this used to be the best little breakfast and lunch spot (Amy’s Cafe) and I was so sad when it closed. It’s nice to see that another good place is in there now at least.Vegetarian options: Looks like a lot of vegetarian options were availableParking: Free parking lot right in front. It does get packed on the weekends though.“

“Just wanted some boba and was leaving Kaiser. Very close by Kaiser in Downey and very convenient. The owner was so kind and gave me a free Thai tea as he wanted me to try it. We got the fruit tea, mango tornado and Thai tea. Sooo delicious. Definitely will come back to try more flavors.“

“Amazing donuts and coffee. We drive further than our closest donut shop to come here.“

“Besteas Boba is pretty good, and they often have good deals. They have a large selection of options. Just be aware that many flavors can taste very artificial, so if you’re not into that it may not be the spot for you! The owners are very nice!“

“My favorite place to get egg coffee outside of saigon or hanoi! Better than even some places in vietnam actually. The owner is super duper sweet and helpful. Every drink we have ever gotten here was excellent.The place is in the middle of kind of a drab shopping mall. So its hard to imagine such a gem can be found here. But give it a try. So so good.“

“Came in on a Monday and the young girl that helped us was very friendly and welcoming, she let us try a sample of a few different things and we loved all of them! She gave us suggestions to visit as we were from out of town. We will definitely come back when we’re in Long Beach.“

“Refreshing tea served fresh.This place has a relaxing vibe .The kiwi basil tea is one of the best tasting teas I’ve had.The small tiramisu cake was a bit dry, but not over bearing in sweetness.The service was so friendly and they even changed my tea, because I didn’t like the chrysanthemum one I had ordered first ( it had a lot of ginger) .“

“Came across this hidden gem while driving down from the valley!  Great quality and flavored drinks and one of the best Matcha latte with brûlée and oreos. An absolute game-changer! They use ceremonial grade matcha straight from Japan. The earthy matcha flavor combined with their cream brûlée made it an unforgettable experience.Not to mention their service and attentiveness is top-notch.“

“Love this place customer service is great,food is great and not that pricey!I truly would recommend :)“

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“The lady that helped me was so nice. Nice atmosphere, very relaxed vibe. I got a brown sugar boba and a cheese and chicken waffle. Simple and delicious waffle sandwich, soft and flavorful. The tea is really hitting the spot. Would definitely recommend if you are looking for a boba tea and a quick snack.They also hook it up with lots of boba if you add it, and the cup has a straw hole and spout, so if you have a mouth full of boba and don't want to fight the boba with the straw for some tea, you can just take a sip from the spout. ?Vegetarian options: WafflesParking: Near a target, giant parking lot.Kid-friendliness: Adorable theme.“

“Vietnamese coffee absolutely blew my socks off, exactly what I needed.Packed with people on their phones without drinks when I arrived which was a bit intimidating because I didn't know if they had ordered yet or not but the barista came out of the back, said hi and let us know to press the buzzer when we were ready to order.15 minute wait was short considering how many orders they were handling and yeah, the coffee was a banger, I'll be going back.“

“Excellent bubble tea, cute storefront and great service. I got Thai tea (75% sweetness) with oat milk and brown sugar boba. The boba was perfectly soft and chewy. I accidentally ordered the wrong boba, and the employee was kind enough to remake my drink with the one I wanted. Will definitely be coming back!“

“Amazing donuts and coffee. We drive further than our closest donut shop to come here.“

“Se ve muy limpio y el personal amable“

“Love this place ! Small and the drinks are very good! My daughter wanted boba, so I Googled and read the reviews and came. I'm happy I did because this will now be our boba spot,I ordered oreo boba, strawberry and banana smoothie, and a mocha smoothie ?. My hubby bought me a cute crocheted ?as you can see very adorable.“

“Very delicious drink, my family really love brown sugar boba milk and classic milk tea here“

“Excellent milk teas and snappy service. My discount coupon was lost but they gave it to me anyway. kudos“

“Nice vibes…………………..!!!!!!!“

“Best blended coffees ever. So smooth and delicious. There cold brew teas are delicious as well. Great service and friendly employees.“

“I got the Topokki and chicken plate. Both were really good. I've never had Topokki before, but this was a good first try. The lady in front was very friendly and explained what exactly the dishes were, I really appreciated that. Will definitely go again.“

“Pretty solid boba spot. Got myself a Hokkaido milk tea and I wish I got a large! It was milky and creamy. My bestie got the lavender milk tea and didn't like it. Sadly I didn't either. I might need to try other drinks.Very minimal contact with the workers since you get to order off an touchscreen.“

“Had the Hot Ooolong Tea with evaporated milk. It was delicious!“

“I tried the coffee milk tea 50% sweet, and it was the BEST coffee milk tea I've had. Even at 100% sweet I think it would still be a good amount of sweetness and not too overpowering. It was honestly really good and I would definitely get it a hundred more times.The one thing though is that they are a bit on the pricey side, almost $7 if you get it with a topping. That's definitely the upper limit I've seen, different places range from $4.50 - $7. But it seems worth it here.“

“I’ve been here a couple times and Jason is a real stand up guy who is very friendly and courteous. His shop is clean and he’s got tons of choices! It takes awhile just to figure out what you want out of all the choices. The location is in a shopping center I go to for other things so it is in a convenient location for me. Will keep coming!“

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“Was randomly craving donuts and this spot showed up on my google search with a high rating, definitely did not disappoint. They have soooo many options to choose from when it comes down to drinks and food (sandwiches, boba, fresh squeezed juices…) and if you’re feeling lucky, they also have lottery tickets and scratchers. Bought half a dozen donuts which were delicious and 2 drinks. I really enjoyed my green tea lemonade and the raspberry one was also good. The customer service was great. The gentleman who served us our drinks was so nice and welcoming with a great smile. Will definitely be going back.“

“Right in the same plaza where Jollibee and BopoMofo the place which can get busy but you’ll get parking none the less!What we got:? Hokkaido Milk ice cream with strawberries and biscoff dust- perfectly creamy not too sweet but definitely delectable! Choose up to 2 toppings! Thai Milk Tea with brûlée and boba- don’t be shy to be extra! Oreo Cookie Milk Tea with Boba- of course the automatic kids favorite! Sour Strawberry Jasmine with Lychee Jelly- balanced sweet and tart Fruit Tea amazing with the lychee jelly Mango Milk with crystal boba- takes me back to my childhood, the mango they use is familiarly the same as we had in the Philippines (the best kind!) Red and Purple Latte- our new favorite! Red bean and purple rice is one 7 Miles showcased childhood drink and we are obsessed!“

“Soooo delicious!! Ordered to-go & took us a little over 20mins to get home & surprisingly my Shaved Iced dessert was still frozen! Very satisfied with how everything tasted. I ordered the Green Tea Snow with Oreos, Strawberries & Popping Boba combination. I loved it. I also ordered the Pistachio & Matcha Green Tea Macarons & the Milk Tea. The Pistachio Macarons & Milk Tea was delicious. Definitely recommend. (Didn’t get to try Jesse’s Breakfast)“

“Came here for the hype and it was pleasant and enjoyable but nothing to really rave aboutThe server was really nice and accommodating when we were deciding on what drinks and add ons to orderWe ordered a couple of the classic milk teas and again, I'd come back here if I was in the neighborhood but wouldn't go too far out of my wayMapo Tots: Maybe get?It's a fun loaded tots idea but the two flavors don't really go hand in handFood/Drinks: 6/10Service: 8/10Atmosphere: 6/10Value: 6/10“

“this place had the best popcorn chicken I’ve had, not too overseasoned which I find to be an issue at other places that sell popcorn chicken and their sauce is delicious, I didn’t realize it was sauce I thought it was tomato paste ? their serving size it nice, a bit less than normal but still worth the money, I also got the strawberry green tea with salty cheese foam and it was soooo good, definitely recommend there wasn’t much of a wait, I went at like 1:30 and was the only one there“

“Cute little spot by the beach ?️. The drink I got was good. Prices are decent. Nice customer service. I like the aesthetic of this place, the photo wall is a cool touch. Summer vibes. This place is perfect for a quick bite and/or drink while strolling in Old Town Seal Beach or walking down the beach waters near by. I have yet to try the food here, but other reviews are saying it’s worth a shot. I look forward to coming back. Seating is not available here. Car parking in this area may be a bit difficult.“

“I write for a music and coffee blog called Crooners In Coffeeshops, in which I interview local musicians at local coffeeshops. My writeup reflects the positive experience that I encountered at Knottea Cafe on our interview date. As someone who willingly admits that she’s not the biggest fan of boba teas, I fully admit that I sometimes forget that boba shops do in fact carry other types of drinks. Knottea Cafe in Stanton, CA is exactly one of those shops that makes sure to have a decent variety of beverages to meet any visitor’s needs. They have everything from milk teas to smoothies to a build your own favor option, and of course, they have some wonderful coffee options for the bean lovers out there. A mere ten minutes away from Knott’s Berry Farm and twenty minutes from Disneyland Park, Knottea Cafe is a great pitstop on your way for a fun day at the amusement park.“

“Easy ordering online or by a phone call. Quick pick up process, convenient parking space. But the food is the primary reason for me to go back to this joint. They have the best popcorn chicken in Cerritos. Of course their ground beef meal and pork belly stew meal are superb as well.“

“This is a really nice cafe in Downey. They have free wifi, many snacks and nice boba. The boba menu is great. The smoothie and fruit tea are nice too. I think the standard menu is a bit too sweet for me. The snacks are like frozen snacks and took out to fry. Staff was very nice. Clean restroom. Great vibes for working or chatting.“

“Love the pacific sunrise( the oolong tea fragrance is really authentic) - I had 25% sugar, so that it’s more tea like. The green tea Mille crepe is so good as well (I ate most of it already) - you can see each thin layer and with the smooth matcha! Not too sweet as well!“

“I highly recommend it here. The donuts are great. They have thrifty ice cream. Their sandwiches are delicious. Speedy service even when they are booking with business. I highly recommend their juices. Carrot juice or the orange juice are my favorite fresh made.“

“Highly recommended! This place is great!“

“Another stop in my California review trip, and I stumbled on this Chinese food spot, and what a treat!I had the 2 items half and half on the rice and chow mein, we tried the orange chicken and spicy orange chicken and an egg roll to try.Everything was on point, fresh and delicious. The orange chicken was one of my favorites of the many I've tried, and the spicy was good to but not as fresh as the newly brought out regular orange chicken but was still good and something you don't see often.Overall, I definitely recommend giving them a shot. Keep in mind there was only one table, so plan on getting it to go.At 10 dollars for the plate, I have 0 complaints and will return for more.“

“Excellent flavors and selection. Wanna try a few different flavors? Bring four friends and order five lunch meals with five different wing flavors and five different sides! We ordered: (1) Buffalo, (2) Garlic Sesame, (3) Mango Tango, (4) Lemon Pepper, & (5) ........ wings and the sides were: (1) Tater Tots, (2) Cajun Fries, (3) Waffle Fries, (4) Mozzarella Sticks, & (5) Honey Garlic Sriracha. 5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“This place was very affordable. 2 drinks, hot wings, bread sticks and my favorite was the shrimp egg rolls The food and drinks were great. Restaurants and restroom very clean. Arely was very polite!Jennee Reviews all businessesCustomer service is number 1Thank you Dining Tea ☕“

“Food here is very good and for this price range it's made to order and better then panda express. Highly recommended if your stopping by this area and looking for some Chinese food. Kids for to it before I can even take photo's.“

“This place is just wonderful. The drinks are unique and lack the typical powders and sweeteners most places do.The biggest plus of all is that the employees always look happy and energetic (and I think this is due to their register and order counter being entirely self-service; a good thing!)I love coming here!! I reccomend it to all my friends and they love it too :] Love you Sunright Artesia! ??“