Five stars are simply not enough for Sayaka Tea. While San Diego has plenty of great boba spots,…read morethis one is in a league entirely of its own, and that is entirely due to the incredible customer service. I can confidently say that Sayaka Tea has the most informative, welcoming, and genuinely friendly staff I have ever encountered at a boba shop. In an industry where ordering can sometimes feel rushed or impersonal, the woman who was doing all the jobs as a single-person army, she completely flipped the script. She went out of her way to make the four of us visiting today, feel like a valued guest the moment we walked through the door. What really stood out was her inherently deep knowledge of ceremonial matcha and quality black tea and her willingness to share it. She took the time to patiently walk through the different tea bases, explain the flavor profiles, and offer fantastic recommendations on sweetness levels and topping pairings. It is so rare to find someone so passionate about their craft and this eager to ensure you get exactly the drink you are craving. Combine that top-tier hospitality with perfectly brewed, high-quality tea, and Sayaka Tea is an absolute must-visit. If you appreciate great boba served by people who genuinely care about your experience, look no further! We finished half our tea before walking out the door!

3-4 stars. I wouldn't say it's particularly charming as the interior was quite dark and the front…read moreof the space was riddled with AI posters of drinks. Compared to the name of the spot, the interior felt like it belonged to a night time sushi spot. I'm not sure if they are allowed to repaint the interior, but changing the black/dark blue walls to something more bright would open up the space a little more-- it is a small place, but felt even smaller with the design choice. The menu was organized, but it seems like they were out of a few items in the morning as they didn't have mini pearls--only regular. And for some reason, you couldn't change the sweetness level on the drink...or maybe it just related to the drink I chose? Not sure, it was my first time there. The worker was nice & patient. Although for not having many people in the shop, I hope they could take the time to perfect their boba. It was VERY clumpy and not good-- texturally and taste wise. It didn't have that rich brown sugar taste and it was very gooey and chewy (not in a good way). They did give a good amount of boba, but I feel most people would toss it out because of the bad quality. Which would be a waste of money. To drink, I chose the Hokkaido Milk Tea with Pearls. I wanted to do 50 or 75% sweet but I guess since this is a caramel noted milk tea, it isn't possible. I think the tea was ok. I would order something else next time. My friend had the Okinawa Milk Tea with Pearls, I'm unsure if they asked for a certain sweetness level or not. They said the tea was good, but the pearls weren't good. Something to note, I charged the drinks on my card and rather than saying Sayaka Tea, it said Sharetea...interesting. I wonder if they rebranded themselves or ?? Each drinks were around ~$7-8 ish! I'll give them another try, I hope the boba will be better the next time around and I'll be allowed to change the sweetness. If not, I'll be heading a little further down the street as this tea spot may not be for me!

Service was great, and everything was fast. Just a long line. The drinks are always good and very…read moreconsistent. The bobaristast that day, Omar, Ellie, Silas, Christina, Dylan and Julia were all super quick!

Always come back for their snow jasmine!! Never disappoints and became one of my go- to's here in…read moreSan Diego. Baristas were Gabi Eros Lena and Silas!!

Heh...Taiwanese Professional Tea they say? Let's just say I definitely felt like a Taiwanese…read moreProfessional after drinking their tea. Inside the building, I was greeted by a plump, circular, brown figure with a smile on his face. He had a delightful yellow satchel on, a matching beret, and a yummy-yummy-in-my-tummy-looking milk tea in his left hand. The warm atmosphere made me feel like I was being hugged by the figure himself. When I laid my eyes on him, I didn't just want him, I wanted to BE him. A voluptuous tapioca pearl with a constant smile. I was determined to do whatever it took to become him. The first step was to acquire the same drink he had in his left hand, which I assumed to be a Jasmine Green Milk Tea with 70% sugar, less ice, and boba. One particularly sweet lady delivered me my drink by hand. One, two, three sips later--the Jasmine Green Milk Tea with 70% sugar, less ice, and boba didn't just hit my tastebuds, it hit my soul. I could tell that the tea, the architecture, even the workers were birthed by certified Taiwanese Professionals. EVERYTHING, and I mean EVERYTHING, was exceptionally creamy as one might say. I felt one step closer to being Mr. Tai Wan himself. (my self-proclaimed name for the voluptuous tapioca pearl). Later that day, I picked up a yellow bag and hat from the nearby Burlington. I looked in the mirror, with my Jasmine Green Milk Tea with 70% sugar, less ice, and boba in my left hand. I grinned at the thought that one day I will become a voluptuous tapioca pearl. I owe my life to Mr. Tai Wan and TPTEA. Thank you.......for everything...or should I say....xie xie. I WILL be coming back, for the tea AND Mr. Tai Wan.

My first visit here and it so happens to be TP Teas 1 year…read moreanniversary. Billy, who works here was so great! Made me feel like family! The selection of teas here look so inviting. I ordered the Tie Guan Yin tea that was customized to my specific tastes. Was very refreshing and tasted exceptionally authentic. The tea taste really shines here. I even shared one with my neighbor. I can't wait to try the other flavors on the menu. They have seating inside the store as well for you to sit awhile. A pleasure to have this place to visit for a nice drink.

Ordered online for pickup on a Saturday around noon. The store was completely empty when we got…read morethere. Our drinks were ready 5 min after we ordered. Ample parking since it's in a strip mall. I got a large green tea and added cheese foam, crystal boba and grass jelly. 25% sweetness and 50% ice. My drink came out to almost $10 which is kind of crazy. That being said it did taste good. I could have used a little stronger tea flavor but it wasn't bitter at least. Not overly sweet. When I first picked up my order they forgot to add the cheese foam. When I went back in to have it fixed the lady was super nice about it and fixed it right away.

Ordered the Brown Sugar Milk Tea online for pickup. When I entered the store no one was there…read morewhich was strange. But someone came out from the back to help me. Was able to pick up my order pretty fast with no issues. My drink was solid. Nice tea flavor. Honestly no complaints. Will come back if I'm craving boba.

This milk tea was absolutely delicious! The boba was perfectly cooked, soft, chewy, and just…read moreright. I got my drink at 30% sweetness, and it was honestly perfect- not too sweet and not lacking sweetness at all. Exactly what I wanted! I went on a Monday afternoon and only waited about five minutes max to place my order. The staff inside were also so nice and welcoming. Such a great spot for a refreshing milk tea! And there are other great places nearby too (The Melt if you're craving a good burger, or Sidecar for the most delicious donut to enjoy alongside your milk tea)

Tea shop Del Mar…read moreNorth county Milk teas Boba drinks Matcha minimalist interior design Was asked not to take photos To go Amex accepted Free parking

The Boba Monkey is a must try! It was more than just a tasty treat, it was a rich experience. I was…read moretreated with the highest level of hospitality and customer service. The owner even reopened after they already closed, just to take my order and deliver a very welcoming and enriching experience. I learned a great deal about the time, love, training, and cultural authenticity it takes to prepare each style of drink! I had been trying to catch them for a while so I was very excited and grateful. I started my Boba Monkey experience off with the Tropical Refresher. It was the perfect amount of sweet and refreshing for a hot San Diego day. This will be my go to spot for fresh authentic Boba drinks!. Boba Monkey is a must try! - Mr. Curry, CEO The Art Leadership Center Macknificent Freedom Fest Macknificentfreedomfest.com ** I wanted to post my drink, but unfortunately I finished it on my short walk home.. I will be sure to post it next time before I start drinking it, haha!

Amazing boba yea and I got the pleasure of meeting the very sweet ownerloved the small business…read morevibe! highly recommend you stop by :)

Came late night with some friends to get some boba. There's lots of seating inside the store and it…read morewas decorated nicely! There was no line so we were able to order right away. The cashier was very helpful when we had some questions about the drinks. We got the thai bubble, wintermelon milk tea, and toasty tea. All the drinks were yummy!

Ever since Urban Bubble changed their recipes, the quality has gone downnnnnnnnn. This used to be…read moremy favorite boba spot in San Diego, so I'm honestly pretty disappointed with how much the drinks have changed. I always only get the Honeydew Bubble at 50% sugar with light boba. Tell me why it still tastes like 100% sugar? The same thing happened with the Mango Sago, which was wayyy too sweet. And what makes it even more disappointing is that they've raised their prices. One drink is now just under $10, so when I'm paying that much for ONE drink, I expect the recipe and quality to be consistent every time. Another thing that really bothers me is seeing the girls working with their hair completely down. It's honestly pretty off-putting when you're handling food and drinks, and I really hope the team is being properly trained in food safety and hygiene standards. I genuinely love Urban Bubble, which is why this is so disappointing. Please adjust the sugar levels or train the team to follow the recipes more consistently! There is only ONE person who consistently makes my drinks perfectly every time. Hopefully he reads this and knows exactly who he is lol.

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Loved the double matcha! Would recommend!…read more 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!

This review is for the donuts specifically:…read more These damn donuts have a chokehold on my partner and I. They're so light. Fluffy. Tasty. Subtle but not? the ratio of topping and icing to donut if perfectly crafted. Every flavor I've tried I've been a fan of. The first time I came, Wednesday Adams (not really but some young emo girl who was not happy to be there) served us with an attitude that made us almost leave. Then we had the donuts and was like damn. We'll give them one more chance lol. That's how good they are haha. Point is. Aside from the kids that work there and are sometimes a little too chill or grumpy, the quality of the product exceeds any service complaints I have so. I would encourage others to try it

To this place could be walkable if you lived around here. They do have free parking in the back,…read morewhich is shared with little Caesars next-door. I really love their pink decoration inside, it seems like they kinda went all out with pink. You can order from the kiosk and they offer more than Boba tea here. I've tried several of their mochi donut which it used to be more popular, as well as their Boba tea. I do have to say they charge for everything they can get, including charging for less ice. For mochi doughnut I give them three out of five it's not really memorable, but it's also not that bad. For their Boba tea, I will give them four out of five. We've been here several times and they are consistent with Boba texture every time. However, they are very stingy with their Boba proportion.

Taking tea at Aubrey Rose Tea Room is a special-occasion sort of thing for me. It's the kind of…read moreplace I bring out-of-town family members, arrange celebrations, or meet a friend for a once-a-year tea. It's not somewhere I go every day, but I love it as a special-occasion spot. The tea room itself is a lovely, feminine space full of antiques, and their mismatched china is charming. Their tea menu is extensive, high-quality, and always changing. The Afternoon Tea is delicious and surprisingly filling. Each item on the three-tiered tray -- the little crème brûlées, savory scones, finger foods -- is tiny, but there are so many of them that it adds up to a lot of food. I've never managed to finish it. They offer two seatings a day, and the Afternoon Tea is the only one you can reserve. They also have a Cream Tea, smaller and less elaborate but just as tasty, available on a space-available basis. They don't have a kitchen certified for gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegan preparation, but I know from experience that if you call ahead, they'll do their best to accommodate special diets. They also host special holiday events -- a Mother's Day tea, and a season of holiday teas from late November through just after the new year. My one wish: I'd love the ability to reserve something smaller than the Afternoon Tea -- maybe a limited number of Cream Tea reservations, or a new "Parlour Tea" or "Petite Tea" option. Right now the only thing reservable is the big, elaborate option, and I'd love to be able to schedule a smaller treat for myself once in a while. I'm thinking of something I could reserve ahead -- so I could plan a day around it -- but that's smaller and less elaborate than the full Afternoon Tea. Five stars, and a favorite place for celebrating something special.

It's pretty. Yes. I adore going to tea rooms. While we were there, we ran into a few issues. I…read morewas there for a bridal tea. They ran out of large tea pots so took ours and replaced them with small. They didn't come by to refill them, and as we were a large party of 12... Not all the food seemed that "fresh" and was very scone/incredibly sweet heavy. Maybe I've been to tea in England too many times, but they even sweetened the clotted cream. The sandwiches were lackluster at best. Our reservation was from 11-1:30? As soon as 1 pm hit they were packing up our things. OK. That's fine. But why are other tables allowed to stay longer? Our main waitress was very nice and even helped take photos of our group. Overall: come for the vibes amd the tea.