50 Best Bubble Tea near La Jolla

“Super stoked they finally opened up a boba place in this center. The place is located in a shared unit (same owner I think) as Crispy Burger. Nothing better than a double smashed burger, some salty fries and power that down with an Ice cold boba!“

“I got mango Smoothie with boba. I love it.“

“Customer service was good . However, the food was hard and really cold.We ordered at 10pm on a friday night and got 2 of the 8combos. Maybe thats why? but I feel like at least the rice or the sauce should be warm but sadly it wasn't. I dont think ill get it at night time or in general. Also for one of it there was gyoza and one wasn't so my bf got super sad with his.

New visit:
I gave it a second chance and it was quite good! The drinks ofc was 10/10 and customer service. The food was 100 times better than last time. It was warm and had the good flavor for the curry and the short ribs. Also the salad that came with it was fresh and thr gyoza was hot and crunchy. I think it was just bad last yime since it was near closing time. If you are at ucsd or near you should definitely try!“

“My favorite boba shop in San Diego forever and ever and ever and ever and. High-quality teas; boba itself is chewy, warm, and amazing; variety of milk options. Love their frescas monthly specials. Service is always great. What more could you ask for?“

“Check this place out, lots of great bubble tea options. I personally enjoy the jungle coffee and sea salt coffee flavors with boba or coffee jellies. Wife swears by the avocado smoothie with crystal boba. This is a hidden gem for sure! Support this exceptional business when you get the chance, you will be happy you did!“

“Awesome drinks🥤 ! A beautiful place to meet and enjoy gathering time with friends!“

“love this place, bobas. cakes, everything“

“Great teas and bubble waffles! Staff is always cheerful and nice, fun atmosphere 😄“

“I went on a Wednesday night and the service was so quick! The person who took my order was also very knowledgeable about the menu and was able to answer my questions about different drink options. I got their Lucy loo with 25% sweetness and it was perfect because Im not a sweets person.“

“If I could give this place 100 stars, I would. Where do I even start? The staff at Yomie’s Rice Yogurt have consistently gone above and beyond in assuring my boyfriend and I have the best, top quality, and absolutely most delicious authentic Chinese delicacy of a drink out within a very short amount of time. I plan to have Yomie’s Rice Yogurt catered to all my future birthdays and events. The usual cashier/barista (east asian, usually permed brown hair, and glasses) is incredibly friendly and nice. He always makes our drinks super quick and they’re always filled to the top with our added toppings of choice! He also lets newer customers know about how certain drinks taste and give customers advice on sugar level and drink toppings. They also have an incredibly amazing mural on the wall of hyper realistic white wings— definitely a tourist spot! This is my favorite place ever and a must try in San Diego for the amazing atmosphere, location, and above and beyond staff member. Thank you Yomie again for making Convoy plaza feel like home❤️ I bring all my friends here whenever I am in the area.“

“This boba shop is such a hidden gem! Their tea selection is top-notch, with flavors that are both authentic and rich. You can really tell the owner is a true tea enthusiast who prioritizes quality. I absolutely love their Flower Milk Tea with boba (of course!), and my fiancé is a big fan of the BobaPop Milk Tea. We come here at least once a week—it’s our little treat. Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed!“

“We got a variety of Donuts and some drinks for a pretty good price. Everything was delicious, so we went back in to get some taiyaki. For sure coming back here another time!

I recommend the mango or ube mochi donuts specifically.“

“reminds me of Taiwan, specifically a typical cafe in Gaoxiong, which is the most comparable place to SD in the US. It's spacious, comfortable (cushion for butts without cushion), family-friendly, pet-friendly, games for kids, a piano: it's basically a day-care center. The decoration is very DIY and neat, which is what really gave me Taiwan vibes. Yellow lights (I don't know why other shops use bright white office lights..) They know how to decorate on a budget. Clean bathroom. Clearly a family business. The owners are from Guangdong, but theyre quite different from the city people. Maybe San Diego slowed them down.. If this is the vibe of SD, I'm def lovin' it!

drinks are pricey, $6+ with boba. Boba isn't free. Standard milk tea is solid, but even at 30% sweetness, it's quite sweet. Egg puff for $5 is cute.

only downside is the location is on a random busy street corner, and you might have to look for parking.“

“Best Boba, the spring roll is delicious other snacks too, I like the service there as well. Strongly recommended to every one to try this location.“

“You can tell a great tea place from the smell of the actual tea leaves when you go in - this places uses the good stuff for sure! Great ordering kiosks and drink options. The only thing about this cafe is the parking situation. That makes it tough to visit but never something I’d ding them a star for.“

“Okay…..So here’s the rub as they say.Great spot. They were very helpful in creating an adventurous drink that I enjoyed. I don’t get boba very often as I’ve found that sometimes it’s not worth the hype, but it was on the better side.I found the staff to be helpful, the establishment was clean, and they had tables outside to enjoy the summer. Overall, I would say it’s best than most spots and I would actually come back.It’s in the corner of a little shopping center though meaning parking is tight.“

“I love their specialty drinks they currently have!! Even though they’ll be gone soon, I definitely think they’re worth the visit to get a drink at and they are always on point with making their drinks!!“

“HEYTEA Del Mar in San Diego is an absolute gem! The ambiance is modern and inviting, making it the perfect spot to enjoy a refreshing drink. Their signature cheese teas are a unique treat that blend sweet and savory in a way I’ve never experienced before. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, offering recommendations based on your taste preferences. Every sip is a burst of flavor, and I can’t wait to return for more!“

“They have THE BEST PEACH GREEN TEA!!! I've gone to other tea shops and none of them are like Me•Me!! My friend introduced me to this place! I definitely recommend this place! Plus the staff here are supper nice! They worked extra hard to restock on the peach green tea ♥️“

“My favorite dessert & drink place in the town for sure! The vibe is friendly and beautiful, the drinks are great, I can tell they use good and real ingredients. The cake is very light and flavorful. I highly recommend this matcha strawberry 🍓 milk latte and the pork floss cake. You will like here, please give a try.“

“Great teas and bubble waffles! Staff is always cheerful and nice, fun atmosphere 😄“

“Every time I’m in SD, we get the best 🧋 flavored green teas 🍵 with boba. Plus they have a card stamping program. And gives military discount.“

“Not sure what’s taking me so long to write a review for this place, but I’m a regular. This is the place i go a few times a week to get my boba fix. Their boba texture is just about right. You can customize your drink - no ice, less sugar,etc at no extra charge. It’s dangerous for my waistline but worth it. It’s a small shop and there’s not really an area to sit down to hang out. It’s more like an order and go kind place.“

“I loved 🥰 best place more more“

“Love this spot. Teas are very floral and I love the option to sweeten to one’s personal preference. All of their drinks are exceptionally delicious. I personally like the oolong teas because I prefer subtle over the strong, milky taste. I drive 15 minutes to get my boba from this location. It never disappoints.“

“i like boba latte with out tea its so yummy.“

“Still love this place! OG TapX for me since I was in high school. I will drive from National city just to come here cus it’s remained consistently good. National city location by my place is the worst, their food is not the same. Ansil & Ashley helped me with my order when one of my food items didn’t come out correctly but Ansil made sure I was satisfied and gave me more than I thought. Very thoughtful!
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“Aloe vera passion fruit...“

“I don’t play about this place! I go here allllllll the time with my friends and boyfriend. This is my favorite boba place because the drinks are a good size, amazing taste, their boba tastes so fresh and never too sweet or chewy, and they always make my drinks consistently good. They have an easy rewards system and fast service. I love how they changed their closing time an hour later because it was the only thing I wish was different. But I have tried almost everything and I like it all! My favorites are the uji green milk tea, coco latte, camo thai, and strawberry tornado! I reccommend trying to add foam or oreo to ur drink to make it even better. So glad this place is also in SD.“

“Probably one of the best looking cafes their are. Truly so comfortable anywhere you sit. The prices are so good and they have Dark horse, so can't fo wrong! The owner is so nice and seems to be very hands on and part of the team. I like the consistency in service and cool barista vibes. Thanks for always being there.“

“Went to lunch here with our daughter, her hubby and the two adorable grandkids. The place was not busy and we had a nice, unhurried meal. Celina was our server and she was awesome. She was welcoming and tended to our every need with a great attitude. Food arrived quickly and we felt that each dish/bag was good and my daughter loves the juice in the bag. Everything was as expected and I do recommend this King Crab location.“

“The Yakult drink was delicious—perfectly balanced at half-sugar with a great consistency. While the mini boba was an interesting change of pace, the massive menu definitely warrants a return trip to try the standard pearls.

I tried the Yakult drink and really enjoyed it; asking for half-sugar was the right call, as it was sweet without being overpowering. The texture and consistency were spot on. I opted for the mini boba this time, which provided a different mouthfeel, though I think I still prefer the classic, larger boba. The menu is honestly huge with so many options that I didn't get to try, so I’ll definitely be heading back to UTC to explore the rest of their combinations and stick to the regular pearls next time.“

“friendly staffs and so yummylecious“

“Hell Ya! Bobalicious is life! � Thai Tea with Boba all day every day. FiveStars �“

“I came in with my extended family later in the night, we were a very large party but Destinee and the rest of the team were super professional, got all our orders out tasting great and in a timely manner. Highly recommend the green tea with sea salt foam and the macaroons!“

“The banh mi sandwiches are always wonderful and a dollar or two more than a McDonalds burger. Grilled pork and pork belly sandwiches are all I’ve ever had here (in 20 visits). Some day I’ll branch out 😀“

“the wait was pretty fast, got my drink after few mins in after i ordered and the service’s awesome. they asked if i liked it and told us (me & my friends) they prepare the sticky rice and boba early in the morning. their matcha strawberry drink is really tasty and delicious. def would recommend this place to my friends for authentic taste :))“

“I have to come here every week....because my wife is addicted to this boba shop...LOL“

“Delicious..try the milk boba teas!“

“吃台灣的平民美食，有回家的感覺。“

“I've been here several times, each time trying a new drink! This time I got black pearl milk tea which was delicious and very enjoyable to drink. You have to go a few times to try different drinks! There are lots of choices on the menu. The staff are also super patient and friendly.“

“Absolutely DELICIOUS and highly recommend this place. This was my first time going here and I loved it“

“Wow, Tapioca Express doesn't lie. Their service is super fast! The staff also treated me very friendly. I almost gasped out loud at the affordable price, and the boba I got was squishingly satisfying. Thank you, Tapioca Express! 💜 🚆“

“Love ❤️ this place..I drive 25+ miles to go there but there the best in town..“

“delicious food and friendly service! I love the soup!“

“Came here for the nori fish sandwich because I saw Philip's TikTok. The fry was perfect and it tasted heavily of nori which I appreciate. It needs a little bit of acidity to cut the fatiness of the fish and sauce. Imagine if the onions were pickled instead then it would be perfect. The smell of the popcorn chicken in the air was all consuming but I was too full to order that one. The sesame milk was so grainy. That's probably expected but at the same time it probably shouldn't be made into a drink. It tastes like the inside of a sesame ball so it tasted like too much after a couple sips. You definitely need to order it as 0% sweetness. The hojicha latte was pretty forgettable.“

“Great meal tonight, love thid place“

“One of my favorite Boba Spots in Convoy.

Make sure you download the app to gain points because there are a few franchises in SD.
You can order ahead, as well as skip the line in store to get your bubble tea on.

Not sure what to get? Any of the top 10 boba drinks are delicious!! My personal favorite is the Pistachio!

It’s pretty small inside, but its instagrammable walls make you want to sit and chat with your friends. There are also food available if you’re hungry!

Vegetarian options: Ask. They have substitutions

Dietary restrictions: Ask. They have substitutions

Kid-friendliness: Something for everyone

Wheelchair accessibility: Ada parking up front and big space for ordering“

“Bon Cha, how I love you so.
Open late to any night owl or Gaslamp worker to enjoy a treat after a long shift.

Our cashier was kind and was very adorable, we appreciated her service. I got to indulge in a lavender matcha, it was amazingly made. My coworkers got different boba drinks and my partner got a chai latte which we all were satisfied with. I also enjoyed the environment, it had a sort of rustic coffee shop aesthetic to it.

I feel some reviews were harshly made and formulated with lack of understanding. We appreciate you Bon Cha, you’re doing great!

Additional comments:

Please be aware this is in downtown San Diego, parking will always be a hassle anywhere you go.

Regarding unhoused individuals, it is not the establishments fault when people in need come in or are around, it happens to/at every establishment in downtown
We personally did not have a problem with this and our visit was quite pleasant.“

“The best boba drinks in all the city!!! The staff is super cool too!“