50 Best Bubble Tea in San Diego

“This is my favorite Thai tea spot! Delicious and the vibes are chill to play some board games or do some homework.

The parking is small and usually packed but people circle through a lot so if you’re patient you’ll find a spot.“

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

“love this place, bobas. cakes, everything“

“Pricey, but we keep coming back. Customer service is also sometimes excellent. Guy re-opened the store to make me my drink last night when he saw me forlornly outside, filled with visions of my disappointed wife, demanding to know why I don’t have her promised yogurt.“

“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!“

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

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

“Cute local spot with a great variety of beverages. The sweetness level is just right and the ingredients for the fruit beverages taste very fresh. I appreciate being able to order through the kiosk so I can customize my drink exactly to order. Service is quick and polite.“

“Absolutely love R&B Tea! It’s the perfect addition to the neighborhood. Their tea quality is excellent, and you can tell they use real ingredients. The Taro Milk Tea and the Mango Stormy are personal favorites, and they let you customize the sweetness perfectly. Boba is always fresh and never soggy. Clean shop, great vibes, and awesome customer service every single time. 5 stars all the way“

“Loved the double matcha! Would recommend!

I also got to try their shrimp dumplings and they are the perfect snack! I got the non spicy sauce but they have a spicy one as well!

Plenty of space to hangout or study! The staff was friendly and the bathroom was clean!“

“There were two extremely patient and kind girls working the counter today and they made this place worth talking about. We are from Orlando, FL and we have been itching to find a good Boba spot for the last 4 days. As soon as I walked in, I felt like I already won the lottery. Their churro donut is phenomenal and light, but what really impressed me was when we went off menu and I asked for a taro coconut item. One of the girls said that she likes those two best when they are mixed together in a smoothie and...she did not disappoint. The taro coconut smoothie is better than anything I have tried in Orlando. In addition, I decided to try something new and asked for the pink coconut milk tea (essentially it was strawberry and coconut). Once again, I LOVED the drink. I hope I do come back to San Diego soon and bring family along with me because I loved the atmosphere, employees/customer service, and menu items.

I have a dairy allergy so these two drinks made me feel like there is no other place I would rather be.“

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

“The boba here is bomb!! It’s reasonably priced for the size you get and they offer different sweetness levels which is so nice! I’ve tried the roasted oolong and strawberry milk tea with boba and definitely recommend when in the area. The staff are also very friendly snd always do a good job with the drinks.“

“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!!“

“Great shop close to SWC, fun atmosphere and fun events“

“I loved 🥰 best place more more“

“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.“

“I had the traditional Taiwanese milk tea with boba. It was really good and made just how I asked. The girl who took my order was super friendly and I enjoyed the vibe of the shop. This will be my go to boba tea shop when I am in the area.“

“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!!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“My go-to boba spot ! This was my favorite place while getting out of Middle school / high school, and now I’m 20 and I still come here! The passion fruit boba (ice blended) is my usual but I see they have caramel frappes now , so I plan on getting that soon!“

“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.“

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

“First time coming here. My sisters recommendation! I love their selection. I try the Thai tea everywhere I go and this place is phenomenal! I like how you can adjust the sweetness and add other modifications and toppings. It’s quite the busy and popular little place! They’re very fast for the line we were in, but fast doesn’t mean lower quality by any means- they kept that up. Thank you for the delicious boba! I’ll be back for sure.“

“Yummy beverages at DaYung’s Tea on Convoy Street! We enjoyed the brown sugar signature milk tea, roasted oolong milk tea, and papaya fresh milk. Small shop with only a bench to sit on while waiting for the order. iPad self ordering system. Friendly staff and drinks come out quickly. Recommend!“

“In love with this shaved ice! more than you can eat for a great price.“

“It was my first time trying this place and I’m so glad I did. I got a Nutella cream coffee with boba and it was the best coffee boba I’ve tried so far. I loved that they had different coffee options. The lady that helped me out was really sweet as well. I also tried their Oreo cheesecake which was delicious. I’ll definitely be coming back again.“

“A fantastic sandwich for a fantastic price. The veggies are always plentiful and fresh. Could there be more meat? Sure, but for $6.25 per special combination really can’t complain. It’s perfect for the price. I can’t recommend their coffee though, it’s more bitter and burnt tasting than most Vietnamese places.“

“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 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.“

“I come here once a week from El Cajon Ca. to buy the keto vietnamese iced coffee. It's so delicious and made perfect every time. Staff is very friendly and polite.
I just wish they would sell keto chocolate chip cookies☺“

“Recommened the dolce Bianca as the strawberry matcha wasn't available yet. Very tasty and not overly sugary. Sometimes white mochas can be too sweet but this was a good balance of sweet and still taste smooth coffee. The GF paradise bar was excellent though. I think that was the highlight.“

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

“The place was busy so naturally the wait was a little bit longer than usual. We got sat and served in a timely matter and the food was absolutely delicious! This was our second visit and the food hit just as good as the first time. Will be coming back when in the area again.“

“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.“

“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'm addicted to the peach green tea. there are itty bitty peach bits on the tea..* I think they're peaches? either way, it's good.“

“Tasty beverages at Teaspoon in 4S Ranch! Chill ambiance that you can sit on your laptop and enjoy a drink. We enjoyed the strawberry matcha royale, classic Thai tea, and strawberry colada smoothie. There are board games and a little library you can use, as well as a claw machine. Friendly staff and quick service. Recommend!“

“Small busy place with lots of options. I was there at 6:30 PM on a Wednesday and the place was humming. Even with 3-4 staff people working. Some people had pre-ordered and there was an Uber pick up while I was there. I got a Taro based drink as someone bought me one prior and I liked it.“

“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.“

“By far the BEST Taiwanese drink spot in San Diego. Hands down.

My wife is Taiwanese, and I’ve been to Taiwan numerous times, practically living there for many years for work.

Milk tea isn’t really my jam, but MY GOD THEIR FRUIT TEAS ARE.

DRAGONFRUIT BEAUTY IS THE BEST SUMMER CHILL DRINK IN MY LIFE, and IVE BEEN ALL OVER THE WORLD, including the tea epicenter of Taiwan.

DaYung is the PERFECT place for San Diego.

All the uppity entitled reviews here are just that. Entitled uppity people.

It’s always clean here, the drinks are always consistent with solid options.

Every time I yell out “DAYUNG TIME!!” my family leaps up in joy as we head out to get some quality teas.

But seriously….
DRAGONFRUIT BEAUTY FOR THE ABSOLUTE SUMMER WIN!!!!!“

“Poor hygiene at the North Park location - When I arrived, the attendants were using their cell phone and they didn't wash their hands before making my drink.“

“I have been looking for a drive thru boba place for so long and I am so glad I found this place!!! My expectations are always low when trying new boba places but I was so pleasantly surprised with this little kiosk. Don’t pass it by without trying something!

I got a floral milk tea, a slush, a fruit tea, and a coffee and ALL of them were shockingly good!! I can tell they use fresh, real ingredients cuz it has that fragrant potency you don’t get from pre-mixes/powders, and you can even see the pieces like even for my milk tea there were remnants of osmantheus in it which I was happy to find cuz I love osmanthus. The purple rice they have as a topping was AMAZING I was not expecting it to be so yummy!! And the coffee is legit! I’m picky with my boba but even more picky with my coffee so this place is my new go-to!!

ANDDDD they have xiao long bao!! I have not tried their food but the idea of getting XLB with my delicious boba on the go is enough to make me a regular customer… can’t wait to try everything!!“

“Looking for Boba in San Diego while visiting we came across this.small unassuming shop with a cool logo. The Boba ranked with the best we ever experienced...oh, the wings flavor was top notch and the specially seasoned fries finished off a cool experience. The servixe was first rate and we felt welcomed from the moment we entered. High grade (A) for Blitz Boba.“

“Good size Beef Bahnmi sandwich. Much bigger than usual for $7.99. Also their pickled carrots and veggies have a mild sweet flavor. Really good food. Steady flow of customers. The owner is a decent guy, not very talkative and kind of an introvert.“

“Aloe vera passion fruit...“

“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!“

“Stopped in for a quick grapefruit tea. They had a grapefruit slush so ordered that to try. I don't like my fruit teas too sweet and this was perfect. Fresh grapefruit too because there was a hint of bitterness.

Service was quick and friendly. The place was not busy on a Saturday afternoon.“