I am literally sitting here while one person is constantly taking orders and people are constantly coming in, but there is no one I mean absolutely no one making drinks. I'm literally about to give them $8 of my money for free because they have wasted all of my time
Karen V
It was a good first time visit in the heart of Midtown Tampa. My initial first impression is that there are two businesses at this location. As you enter, there is another door leading into a cycling studio. The boba bar is to your left.
We were greeted as we entered. I pretty much knew what I wanted from viewing their online ordering menu. They have a Strawberries & Coconut Cream drink that can also be made with a mango puree. I substituted the strawberry with the mango, and added strawberry popping boba. It was creamy & delicious. The popping boba had that natural strawberry taste that was very pleasing.
The service was quick & polite. All our questions were answered. They have fruit tea, milk tea, slushes, and milk alternatives. The non-dairy coconut cream mixed with tropical mango made it feel more like a mocktail. It could definitely be the perfect rum drink.
What was missing? I just wish they had more of an indoor space with seating. There's a few chairs with bar seating along the window, as well as a few tables outside. I feel like it's more for the residents who are living, working, or staying in the Midtown complex. I guess that's the point. You're supposed to take it away with you.
Meg Marie
Drink and service was amazing, but location is absolutely horrible. Finding parking was a challenge.
emanuel morales
I had such high hopes for this place, but my experience was incredibly disappointing. The boba was mediocre at best—overcooked and mushy—and the drink itself was way too sweet despite asking for 50% sugar.
What really ruined the visit was the service. One of the workers was extremely rude and gave me attitude for no reason. When I asked a simple question about the menu, she rolled her eyes and responded in the most condescending tone. Customer service is a huge part of any experience, and her behavior made me feel unwelcome.
I won’t be coming back here. There are plenty of other boba spots with better drinks and friendlier staff.
Jan Dayman
We enter the place and immediately my girlfriend gets glared at for being in sweats, a baggy t shirt, and crocs. It's freaking 8pm on a Sunday and we just wanted boba. The same gal checks out my girlfriends hat and rudely comments how she like a different place, smugly I might add. I'm heated at this point, but despite that, I still tipped 20%. We wait for our drinks mine comes out wrong, I let her know that, and I get a look of disbelief, even though I TOLD HER THE ORDER TO HER FACE WHEN I ORDERED IT. The bare minimum was done of remaking my drink, but good Lord no apology, and the same smug demeanor. I'm livid, the drink wasn't even that good, and I wouldn't be surprised if she spat in my drink for the "inconvenience". If you just wanna take Instagram photos for clout, feel free to go thru this ocean of rudeness to get it.
Allie Losee
Came in on a slow Sunday evening and the first thing I get is mean mugged by one of the employees, both my boyfriend and I were wearing sweatpants and baggy t shirts, so sue us. We then ordered our drinks and as we were ordering, one of the employees noticed I was wearing a hat of a line dancing bar. To which she rudely commented, “Oh… you go to x place? I go to a different place..” while giving me a look of pure disgust. I could see the rage on my boyfriend’s face. We then waited for our drinks and my boyfriend got the wrong order. When he said that, the same employee responded “Really? Oh.. the order for you?” When we replied yes, she seemed to not believe us and gave another look. I’ll hand it to her, at least she remade it, but, there was no apology for the wrong order. I can’t believe my boyfriend tipped 20% on that! TLDR; will not return due to rude staff.
Ashley Hostetter
This place is absurd. It’s called boba but you have to pay extra to get any in your drink 🤷♀️
Anh Pham
This used to be my favorite spot, but I feel like it’s gone downhill over the years. I recently came back with some friends in the evening and the boba was a little bit hard and did not taste fresh. My friend got the mango dreamer and I couldn’t even taste any mango.
Will D
Clean shop, very nice staff!!! Could use some work with seating but maybe fixed since I last visited. Will come again for sure!!
super cute trendy boba shop! i really love the midtown area, and this is a regular stop for me when i’m down there!
Vegetarian options: All their drinks are vegetarian, and most are vegan!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Madu Ravada
Good spot to catch a break and sip yummy boba drink. Cool staff I wish there is more room to sit down.
Vegetarian options: Yes
Parking: Some what difficult to find especially during weekends.
Kid-friendliness: Yes
Wheelchair accessibility: Yes
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Oreo, Fruit Tea and Strawberry Milk Tea, Taro Slush, Mango Dreamer, Oreo Matcha Creme Brullee
lajuan lynch
I recently visited Midtown Boba, and I was blown away by the speed and efficiency of the service! The team was incredibly fast without sacrificing quality or attention to detail. My order was prepared in record time, and the staff was friendly and attentive throughout the entire process. The boba was fresh, delicious, and exactly what I needed on a busy day. If you're looking for a quick and tasty treat, Midtown Boba is the place to go! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
mallen casas
I ordered two milk teas and they were watery and hot. They didn't taste like anything.
Food: 1
Chau Huynh
The shop is very cute and on the smaller side. The decorations are super cute and bright. Love this mural on the wall. The staff were super friendly! Gave us great recommendations. I got the match crème Brûlée with crystal boba. The matcha flavor was super earthy but not grainy, and very refreshing. The crystal boba was on the hard side but still has a chew to it. The location is super nice and is close to restaurants. We did ask for light ice not sure we got light ice. The drinks are bit more expensive. I went with my friends and 2 drinks was $21 we did not substitute anything other than the light ice. If I was in the area I would definitely stop by but is not a place that I would drive out of my way for since there are other boba places near me with an excellent matcha boba as well.
I am literally sitting here while one person is constantly taking orders and people are constantly coming in, but there is no one I mean absolutely no one making drinks. I'm literally about to give them $8 of my money for free because they have wasted all of my time
It was a good first time visit in the heart of Midtown Tampa. My initial first impression is that there are two businesses at this location. As you enter, there is another door leading into a cycling studio. The boba bar is to your left.
We were greeted as we entered. I pretty much knew what I wanted from viewing their online ordering menu. They have a Strawberries & Coconut Cream drink that can also be made with a mango puree. I substituted the strawberry with the mango, and added strawberry popping boba. It was creamy & delicious. The popping boba had that natural strawberry taste that was very pleasing.
The service was quick & polite. All our questions were answered. They have fruit tea, milk tea, slushes, and milk alternatives. The non-dairy coconut cream mixed with tropical mango made it feel more like a mocktail. It could definitely be the perfect rum drink.
What was missing? I just wish they had more of an indoor space with seating. There's a few chairs with bar seating along the window, as well as a few tables outside. I feel like it's more for the residents who are living, working, or staying in the Midtown complex. I guess that's the point. You're supposed to take it away with you.
Drink and service was amazing, but location is absolutely horrible. Finding parking was a challenge.
I had such high hopes for this place, but my experience was incredibly disappointing. The boba was mediocre at best—overcooked and mushy—and the drink itself was way too sweet despite asking for 50% sugar.
What really ruined the visit was the service. One of the workers was extremely rude and gave me attitude for no reason. When I asked a simple question about the menu, she rolled her eyes and responded in the most condescending tone. Customer service is a huge part of any experience, and her behavior made me feel unwelcome.
I won’t be coming back here. There are plenty of other boba spots with better drinks and friendlier staff.
We enter the place and immediately my girlfriend gets glared at for being in sweats, a baggy t shirt, and crocs. It's freaking 8pm on a Sunday and we just wanted boba. The same gal checks out my girlfriends hat and rudely comments how she like a different place, smugly I might add. I'm heated at this point, but despite that, I still tipped 20%. We wait for our drinks mine comes out wrong, I let her know that, and I get a look of disbelief, even though I TOLD HER THE ORDER TO HER FACE WHEN I ORDERED IT. The bare minimum was done of remaking my drink, but good Lord no apology, and the same smug demeanor. I'm livid, the drink wasn't even that good, and I wouldn't be surprised if she spat in my drink for the "inconvenience". If you just wanna take Instagram photos for clout, feel free to go thru this ocean of rudeness to get it.
Came in on a slow Sunday evening and the first thing I get is mean mugged by one of the employees, both my boyfriend and I were wearing sweatpants and baggy t shirts, so sue us. We then ordered our drinks and as we were ordering, one of the employees noticed I was wearing a hat of a line dancing bar. To which she rudely commented, “Oh… you go to x place? I go to a different place..” while giving me a look of pure disgust. I could see the rage on my boyfriend’s face. We then waited for our drinks and my boyfriend got the wrong order. When he said that, the same employee responded “Really? Oh.. the order for you?” When we replied yes, she seemed to not believe us and gave another look. I’ll hand it to her, at least she remade it, but, there was no apology for the wrong order. I can’t believe my
boyfriend tipped 20% on that! TLDR; will not return due to rude staff.
This place is absurd. It’s called boba but you have to pay extra to get any in your drink 🤷♀️
This used to be my favorite spot, but I feel like it’s gone downhill over the years. I recently came back with some friends in the evening and the boba was a little bit hard and did not taste fresh. My friend got the mango dreamer and I couldn’t even taste any mango.
Clean shop, very nice staff!!! Could use some work with seating but maybe fixed since I last visited. Will come again for sure!!
Good boba
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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super cute trendy boba shop! i really love the midtown area, and this is a regular stop for me when i’m down there!
Vegetarian options: All their drinks are vegetarian, and most are vegan!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good spot to catch a break and sip yummy boba drink. Cool staff I wish there is more room to sit down.
Vegetarian options: Yes
Parking: Some what difficult to find especially during weekends.
Kid-friendliness: Yes
Wheelchair accessibility: Yes
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Oreo, Fruit Tea and Strawberry Milk Tea, Taro Slush, Mango Dreamer, Oreo Matcha Creme Brullee
I recently visited Midtown Boba, and I was blown away by the speed and efficiency of the service! The team was incredibly fast without sacrificing quality or attention to detail. My order was prepared in record time, and the staff was friendly and attentive throughout the entire process. The boba was fresh, delicious, and exactly what I needed on a busy day. If you're looking for a quick and tasty treat, Midtown Boba is the place to go! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I ordered two milk teas and they were watery and hot. They didn't taste like anything.
Food: 1
The shop is very cute and on the smaller side. The decorations are super cute and bright. Love this mural on the wall. The staff were super friendly! Gave us great recommendations. I got the match crème Brûlée with crystal boba. The matcha flavor was super earthy but not grainy, and very refreshing. The crystal boba was on the hard side but still has a chew to it. The location is super nice and is close to restaurants. We did ask for light ice not sure we got light ice. The drinks are bit more expensive. I went with my friends and 2 drinks was $21 we did not substitute anything other than the light ice. If I was in the area I would definitely stop by but is not a place that I would drive out of my way for since there are other boba places near me with an excellent matcha boba as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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