50 Best Bubble Tea in San Diego

“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.“

“Fantastic boba tea.

I am a harsh boba critic, and have been to many spots across San Diego. R&B stands near the top.

Drinks blended well. Smooth tea and milk. No flakes or bitter tea. Good boba balls, well cooked. Huge variety and selection. They have a lot of non caffeine options as well. My girlfriend is very particular. She can’t have caffeine and can’t have anything too sweet. She loves to get their cream cheese Taro or honey dew frostys but she asks for no cheese and they accommodate that. And gets 50% sweet. They make it so well and she and I both love their drinks.

I highly recommend their brown sugar, strawberry, honeydew, and taro milk teas. They also have a ton of frosty blended drinks too.

Service is always great! Highly recommend boba.“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!!“

“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!“

“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 ♥️“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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 👍🏽👍🏽“

“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 can consider myself a regular at Teaspoon 4S Ranch. I went there more when I worked in the area but I'm not ashamed to say that sometimes I go out of my way for it. The people that work here are so kind and very efficient.

I usually go for a Classic Thai Tea with Lactose-Free Cream but I've tried most of the menu, I think.

The store is always clean and when there's a line, they get through it very quickly. The music is always very trendy and upbeat, which as a college student I can appreciate.“

“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!“

“Made me fall in love with boba again, after many failed places. The tea is delicious ans so is the boba. Really wish they brought back the creme brulee, it was the best with the roasted brown sugar series. This is also the better location, we've tried the other daboba places and this one never misses. Please bring back the creme brulee 🙏🏼“

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

“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.“

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

“I loved 🥰 best place more more“

“Bale French Sandwich is a tiny shop tucked away in Mira Mesa Square serving quick Vietnamese dishes like banh mi, fried rice, egg rolls, and boba.

We enjoyed the charbroiled pork and lemongrass chicken banh mi - a great value at $6.25 each. The bread had a great crust: thin, very crisp, and flaky. The pickled carrot and daikon added nice texture and brightness, while the raw jalapeños brought the right amount of heat. The egg rolls were also a hit, with a peppery flavor and a crisp outer shell.

Note that this is a grab-and-go spot with a strictly business vibe. The service is efficient, so have your order ready. There is only one small table for snacking and two benches for waiting. They also offer extensive party tray options if you order in advance.

There is plenty of free parking, though the lot gets competitive on weekends due to the nearby Aldi and Lucky Seafood Market.“

“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“

“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.“

“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!!!“

“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 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.“

“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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“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.“

“Aloe vera passion fruit...“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“friendly staffs and so yummylecious“