50 Best Bubble Tea in San Diego

“My friends and I drink a LOT of milk tea – we always go back to Camellia Rd. The quality of the tea and boba is unrivaled – both in San Diego and the Bay (where I live now).

I’ll always try their seasonal flavor, and my go-to order is usually the camellia blend or matcha milk tea. Staff are always so nice, and the shop is really fun to sit in with the quirky decor and artwork. Nice to have outdoor tables, too.

Always look forward to my next SD trip so I can carve out time to make a pit stop (or two or three) at Camellia.“

“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!“

“love this place, bobas. cakes, everything“

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

“I like lotus tea, grapefruit tea, peach tea, and dragon fruit tea the most.“

“I visit this store regularly because their yogurt is always in high quality. I’m especially a fan of the Hawthorne flavor. It’s delicious! The service is always excellent as well. Staffs are friendly and happy to answer any questions you have.“

“Found Yipbee Boba on yelp!

I ordered my usual drink every boba shop I go to:
-passion fruit green tea, boba included for $6.05

Pricing was more normal than other places haha...boba was cooked well. Tea flavor could definitely be a bit stronger.

There is some seating inside.

Easy parking in the plaza.“

“From day one YoYo was terrific. She intently listened to what I wanted and from there recommended their house tea blend. But it did not stop there, she created a concoction that was not so sweet and not loaded with tea or ice. Gotta tell you it was perfect! And here is the best part, I have been going back to get this drink consistently for the last few months and each time she makes it perfect. Others have tried, but just cannot get it right (besides Diane who by the way is also terrific). Suffice to say I am a loyal customer and appreciate all the effort and attention these two women put into making my drink. YoYo is phenomenal and a true asset to this location. It is obvious that she really cares and does not just go thru the motions. While I have tried many boba tea places throughout San Diego over the years, this place is the best and worth the drive every time. If you are looking for a good boba tea shop, your search is over.“

“Very delicious and refreshing, jus love the Passion Fruit Green Tea with Rainbow Jellies...“

“Best boba tea 😘. The customized topping are just awesome and make the drink more enjoyable.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Best milk tea in San Diego! Our go to drink has been oolong milk tea with tiramisu topping and house boba. Just got the fruit tea today, and it’s very refreshing too! They recently added this kiosk machine and replaced the older chairs and tables with new. Look really nice! Highly recommended!“

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

“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.“

“cious drinks, so Mosa Tea, any chance can be better or any different? But this drink told me they can make really nice drinks! The service is very sweet, I’m lactose intolerant and I don’t want to have the non dairy creamer since it is usually not healthy. The staff told me the Matcha Genmai Green doesn’t have milk in it and the strawberry matcha can add oat milk instead. I chose Genmai green with 25% sugar and pistachio milk foam. Milk foam usually doesn’t bother me since it’s really little amount and processed, the staff double confirmed with me about the milk foam which was really considerate. The drink was really really strong, really tea tastes straight forward! Probably it is the most tea flavor forwards drink I’ve ever had, it is delicious, intense and refreshing! If you love tea, you have to try this! Also the sugar level I chose 25% is right good, you almost didn’t taste the sugar, there’s a little sweetness in the green tea jelly. I think I’ll definitely recommend this place!“

“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 didn't get asked for a review but they're so so good I have to. I've been coming back here more frequently for their outstanding services and delicious drinks, I'm a fan of matcha, bobas and still want to try more, I'd love to try their cakes when I could. Try their brown sugar bobas, that's better than the regular and tasty. Their teas and ingredients are devoured and fresh, I'm impressed with the Matcha Fresh Milk and Rose Milk tea, they made with real rose and smell like rose. I'm happy with their friendly, dedicated and patient staffs and I'm looking for coming back here more!

3rd: Wintermelon GT with Grass Jelly+Cream on top-GuanYin Tea Fresh Milk Brown sg Boba“

“This place is very interesting. Theres always someone practicing instruments on the little stage but ive never been here for an actual performance.
I asked for a blended Vietnamese milk coffee which isnt on the menu but they whipped it right up.
The drinks are always good and the man who i think runs the place is always nice, attentive and quick.“

“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!“

“I come here almost daily because I am obsessed with their match Tres leches with matcha boba and egg pudding. It's a combination that lives in my taste buds memory. like the marriage between a matcha frappe with flan. At the family table came boba and a snow cap that easily translates to tantalizing flavors jumping for joy! Then the Bahn mi is packed with the perfect ratio of meat, picked carrots, cucumber, and JALAPEÑOS!!! I love a jalapeño that delivers and these always hit the mark. The fact that the ingredients are fresh and natural are major brownie points.“

“My frappe is perfectly smooth with just 50% sugar, while my friend's Vietnamese coffee is strongly flavored, just the way she likes it. The drinks are delicious, and the service is great. We will definitely return for more drinks due to the weather these days!

Parking: There are plenty of parking in the front!

Kid-friendliness: The options is good for a kids!“

“I absolutely love this place, the drinks are fantastic, cheap and large, the chicken is phenomenal as well! I'd recommend this place to everyone WITHOUT hesitation. I've been here a handful of times and only once did they mess up my drink order. The only complaint I have is just that, tonight on 2/18 I ordered a tigers milk tea with honey Boba and it's a travesty but they forgot to add the creme brulee pieces which is too bad because it's not even close to as good trading without those pieces, it changes the texture of the drink and most importantly without those pieces it completely changes the flavor of the drink. It is still good just not the same.“

“I'll give it a 5* only because the texture of the boba is good and the flavors of the drinks(when you get something you like) is good. Basque cheesecake, not for me. I'd rate that a 3* for texture flavor is eh. Not really a strong taste. The Cocoa Cruffle 😍 too good. The Brown sugar Boba was ok, not as sweet as other places. Tastes more like milk. Barley milk tea with purple rice tastes the best to me. Royal No9 is definitely not for me, tastes like what a kids bubble bath smells like. Not sure, very odd. But, since everything was made right and it was my 1st time trying, I got a variety so I can't really knock a ⭐️ down for something that just doesn't suit my liking. I'd definitely go again whenever I'm near.“

“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!!“

“Highly recommended Boba Tea spot in Bonita. Good prices and every flavor I've had from them has been on point.

Vegetarian options: Some options

Dietary restrictions: Yes

Parking: Great

Kid-friendliness: Yes

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“We came here because we wanted to try something new, we got some Basque cheesecake, milk tea boba, and unique mousse flavors. 5 of us shared everything and we still had leftovers, then my son won at the claw machines ^_^ it was the perfect sweet spot for after dinner 👍🏽👍🏽“

“It is a nice place to try a variety of tea in various tastes : orange, pineapple, strawberry, and more. We liked the passion fruit beauty tea, which has a delicious taste. It was a bit expensive for the quantity served.Should have small servings, too.“

“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.“

“I had lunch next door and decided to get a boba drink to go. It was on a weekday afternoon so the place was pretty empty. We ordered from the kiosk machine.

The grapefruit tea with boba was delicious! It had slices of fresh sweet grapefruit in it and the boba was soft.“

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

“One of the best sandwiches I've ever had in my life. This place knows exactly what a sandwich is supposed to be. It's filled with all the veggies you expect and you pick the protein you desire. I'll tell you this much... anything you order is going to taste good. We had thai tea and mango drink as well as egg roll and sesame balls with bean curd. So good!!! It was so good i couldnt finish it... but i ate the rest later in the day.. JUST AS GOOD..“

“I like the tea, but the mgmt should add more workers .. The waiting time could be more than 20 minutes on busy day“

“This location, in particular is outstanding because of the superior customer service. The cashier woman was the sweetest. She knew all the answers to all my questions I had and helped me make my decision. I ordered the lavender Matcha milk tea with sea salt foam 1/2 sweet. Good choice for me, she knew what I would like. I appreciate her help. The drink was creamy smooth and extra tasty. Happy I chose this location.“

“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.“

“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.“

“I loved 🥰 best place more more“

“Don’t order with your eyes because you won’t finish… trust me, it’s that good! They have to have the “best” Viet BANH CUON (steamed rice rolls) in town! Also the best BANH Mi Chao (Beef, sausage, meatball, eggs, and French roll skillet) for a great value too! I will most definitely come back again …and I live 30 minutes away in East Chula Vista! I highly recommend. 5 STARS!!!“

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

“It was my first time and I’ll be back☺️☺️Great fruit tea😋😋“

“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.“

“Gong cha review We had Gong Cha Boba at our wedding back in December and we loved it! We had brown sugar milk tea with boba and mango green tea with boba. Cannot rave enough about them! Love their boba and our guests did too! They provided such great customer service from planning to day of service! Diana, the owner, was very patient with and promptly responded to all our inquiries. As a regular customer we get their strawberry taro milk tea, brown sugar milk tea, and regular milk tea. Always satisfies and fulfills our sweet tooth cravings!“

“Very kind cashier and was very helpful with answering my questions! I have only tried one drink so far— the assam—but it was very yummy. It is not as sweet as other boba places but I don’t mind it that much! The boba is delicious itself which is nice. Definitely have to try more drinks here!“

“You can create your own drink even if its not on the menu. Sweetness level is adjustable. Great place to study since they have WIFI.“

“I’ve been here 3x.

I got
Taro fresh milk tea - not too sweet
Omomo matcha - weird clouds of salty something (edit - was cheese clouds, I am not a fan but my friend is. They're like these rich, slightly salty dairy blobs that surprise you when you stick your straw over them)
Angry matcha - I did not see the espresso shot at the top, so it seemed like a regular matcha drink to me.
Itchy Peach - same cheese clouds but with a peach slush, pretty nice if you like those 2 things
Second Momo - peach drink with tea base, has a nice tea after taste and small cut peaches, refreshing and not too heavy

There is no inside seating. There is often a line, but it moves pretty fast. The drinks are still $5-8, but for the quantity and quality, it’s a deal compared to the places that use powders. I almost think the drinks are too big because it’s a lot of milk, sugar, and depending on what you order, caffeine. These drinks have kept me up all night. Usually I wouldn’t complain because more is better, but this is a little too much.

The quality is good, and the drinks are well executed. Still not the most amazing tea drinks I’ve ever had but a good choice if you want something to sip on.“

“Pari is great and his food is AMAZING!!“

“Aloe vera passion fruit...“

“We stopped by the Wushiland Boba in UTC while walking around the mall, and it was pretty good! Their menu is simple, and you can tailor the level of sweetener & ice when you order. The cashier recommended the orange (or was it grapefruit? I can’t remember lol) with yakult and it was delicious! If you’re a yakult fan, I highly recommend. My friend got one of their teas with oolong and it had a nice nutty, roasty flavor. If you like boba and are at the utc mall, I recommend stopping by this spot“