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My experience here was good. I am glad that they offer different levels of sweetness for their tea. I don't like 100% sweet, so this made me really happy. Cute interior and exterior. Nice staff. I enjoyed the flavor of the tea, but the kind of goopy sugar threw me off. I will try again! read more

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Tina K.

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3 years ago

hi great , I love the rewards and great service .! It's fast efficient.! any time is a good time .!!!great

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Boba Ave is a cool boba place where you can dine in or drive through. It's right on baldwin, taste is really good and menu choices are very nice. There are tables and outlets to chill and relax as well. I purchased the uji red bean matcha smoothie in the pics. The most popular drinks are cheese foam, hokkaido milk tea, and even an aesthetic 8090 fruit tea. check it out (: read more

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The drink portion has gotten a little bigger since their inception. They compete pretty well with half and half nearby and their smoothies are definitely better than half and half. The convenience of the drive thru is a big plus. In the evening they close the drive thru and it becomes a nice seating area, which half and half nearby doesn't have! read more

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Andietintin V.

4 years ago

Boba Ave has the best fries in town. perfectly crispy with amazing flavor. the flavor melts in your mouth instantly.

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Chris Q.

3 years ago

This place is the best ! I come here all the time ! I highly recommend this place for its teas and yogurt blend drinks . The staff is always nice and helpful! God bless them read more

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Anna T.

5 years ago

Very friendly and fast service. Staff answered my questions and ordering was fast and easy! Highly recommend the fruit teas.

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Lucine G.

4 years ago

2/16/21- First time trying this place and I'm very happy we tried it! We got two taro milk teas with brown sugar boba and one jasmine green milk tea with brown sugar boba! They were both so good and can't wait to come back to try their food, the whole menu sounded so bomb! Can't wait to be back soon read more

Boba Ave Express - Taro milk tea with brown sugar boba! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Monica R.

7 years ago

The toast is delicious here and the fries are a great snack here. I usually get the Rose Milk but today I got the Vanilla Matcha. The customer service is great here. They are patient with me when I have no idea what to order. read more

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Tony N.

3 years ago

Great boba great service. Great food. Spicy popcorn chicken. Must go great customer service.

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Emma S.

3 years ago

They have the best strawberry green tea and popcorn chicken! Very fast service.We come every week.

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Mayra N.

3 years ago

Best boba I've tried!! My go to's are brown sugar boba milk tea and the peach passion fruit black tea with extra leeche jelly!!

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1437 S Baldwin Ave
Arcadia, CA 91007
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(626) 861-1110
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Hours

What time does Boba Ave Express open?

Boba Ave Express opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Boba Ave Express close?

Boba Ave Express closes at 12:00 AM (Next day) on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Boba Ave Express closes at 12:30 AM (Next day) on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM (Next day)Fri-Sat 11:00 AM - 12:30 AM (Next day)

Payment methods

Does Boba Ave Express take credit cards?

Yes, Boba Ave Express takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Boba Ave Express have catering options?

No, Boba Ave Express does not have catering options.

Does Boba Ave Express have a drive thru?

Yes, Boba Ave Express has a drive thru.

Indoor Amenities

Does Boba Ave Express allow dogs?

Yes, Boba Ave Express allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Boba Ave Express have bike parking?

Yes, Boba Ave Express has bike parking.

Does Boba Ave Express have parking?

Yes, Boba Ave Express has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Boba Ave Express wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Boba Ave Express is wheelchair accessible.

Does Boba Ave Express have free WiFi?

Yes, Boba Ave Express has free WiFi.

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Are you reopening? If so, when?

We are reopen🥳

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Which drinks are caffeine-free?

Did they take 25% sugar off the menu?

Yes, the lowest is 50% now

What type of milk is used in the milk teas? Is it dairy or non-dairy creamer?

We use non-dairy.But Thai milk tea use fresh milk.

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When will you be open to walk-in customers?

Sorry.We really want to have dine in.But city doesn't allow us to open it.They said we have drive thur，that's be dangerous to people sit outside.Thank you for your support and understanding.

What is the sweet white sauce for the popcorn chicken? It tastes good 👍

Mayonnaise

Are there vegan options (no dairy, no honey)? I looked at the menu, but I'm not sure what they are (if any).

We don't have the Honey.But we have non dairy drink.For the Milk tea expect the Thai Milk Tea.The other was non dairy drink.

Will the drive thru line go faster if everyone looks up the menu ahead of time? :) see menu pics

I wish. It's still super slow! I don't know what the hold up is!

Why the mediums don't have lids anymore?

Because we redesign the cup and redesign the cover to make it more fit with each other. This kind of lid is made to open easily just like yogurt lids so you can drink or eat the cheese foam.

Hi cant we sit outside? hi thank u for answer!

Yes.We have outdoor sitting.

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Does anyone know what the brown square is made of in there taro tea?

What is the happy hour promotion?

We don't have the happy hour promotion,sorry about that.

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What is the promotion during happy hour?

We don't have the happy hour promotion,sorry about that.

Do they have non-dairy options?

Yes

When is happy hour at boba express?

We don't have the happy hour promotion,sorry about that.

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Annie L.

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3 years ago

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Ray B.

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6 years ago

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Bob A.

8 years ago

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Kevin D.

5 years ago

Ordered a Hokkaido milk tea tonight with 50% sugar & light ice today as a little dessert after dinner, made sure to have them adjust the sugar level and ice level before I paid because I can't have my drinks too sweet, and wasn't in the mood for anything too cold, yet the drink tasted like liquid diabetes and the ice filled half my cup. Not even trying to purposely give a bad rating but just hoping that this review will spark some changes here! I don't know if the barista didn't calculate the sugar levels right or just doesn't know how to make drinks but in case of unhappy customers in the future, I seriously hope the baristas working in the back take customers orders respectively and responsibly, and learn to do their job right, especially for a simple request of lowering sugar levels and ice levels. read more

Celia S.

8 years ago

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Veronica L.

5 years ago

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Cece T.

5 years ago

This place deserves 0 stars for ruining my car. Came here for dessert after dinner and who knew this trip would cost me a fortune. Ordered a brown sugar milk tea and a Thai tea. They helped to put my drinks in a cup holder which I placed behind my seat in the back of my car. Just got home and noticed that the brown sugar milk tea spilled all over my car floor with the thai tea leaking in the bag. Never had this happen to me at any other boba shops before considering how lids are supposed to be sealed shut. Their cheap foil lids don't even seal properly. This is definitely going to leave a stain. Interior cleaning gonna cost around $100. Who's paying. Their drinks weren't cheap either. Two drinks came out to around $13. read more

Noel N.

6 years ago

I was debating on giving a 3 or 4 for this review. This place is good but is always inconsistent. Some days my drink taste like condensed milk, other days it's perfect. I always order medium spicy fries and sometimes it's super spicy, sometimes it's mild. There's always a line going out into the street so it's for those who are patient and can wait 20 minutes in line. My favorite part about this place is that they have a drive thru. The workers are usually nice. Overall I would recommend this place. I hope they see my review and find a way to make everything more consistent. I never like to complain, especially since they always look busy but it's sucks to spend 5 dollars on boba and it being different every time. read more

Sidney D.

4 years ago

First time trying out this Drive Thru Boba and loving it! They truly thought about the wait and placed edgy wall arts and graphics so we may feast our eyes as we wait for our boba and Taiwanese snacks to be ready (July 25th). We came back 3 more times after our first visit and loving their mango yoghurt blended, jasmine tea (no milk) with crystal boba. Their fish balls, sweet potato fries were top notch while their popcorn chicken (non spicy) was nice. *don't be discouraged if you see about 5/6 cars ahead because they really know how to get the orders moving. For snacks that may take longer we were advised to wait in very nearby parking spots and their team members would deliver not long after.. read more

Jayden G.

7 years ago

Little tea shop contains big secrets! Although this shop is small, there are many varieties of milk tea. There are ten types of milk tea and more than 50 types of milk tea. Ordinary milk tea net red milk tea specialty milk tea has everything. There are also lunches and snacks. If you are too busy to sit down and enjoy the milk tea, you can also drive through it. You don't need to buy milk tea at the window next time. You don't have to wait too long to drink the milk tea you want to drink. You can also sit down and enjoy it quietly, with free milk tea and nice music. You can also order takeaways online. In addition, WeChat and Alipay payment are supported here. The clerk is also very helpful. read more

Yihan Z.

8 years ago

I have a very happy experience here today I always spend time with my friends at boba ave 8090 which located at San Gabriel. This is my first time to try this boba ave Arcadia because they have a drive through!! It is very cool even though today I wait around 5 minuets for my green tea but I think it worths. the handsome Asian boy is very patient I told him I don't want too sweet he made my drink to 50% sweetness and he give me white boba for free he explain for me he feel sorry about my wait time and I really like his smile maybe next time I want him number :) when I got home I almost drink the whole bottle green tea lol!!I will recommend my friends to try this place in the future read more

Yan L.

7 years ago

When I first time come here there were so many good choices to choose. I will helped us out and recommended a few drinks to to us. The Rose Green Milk Tea was one of the first drinks I tries when I first time come here. It was really good and it has a strong flavor to the drink. I have been to many boba shops and tried rose milk tea but I think here is best! You've got to try it! For the other drinks is Hokkaido matcha. The matcha flavored is very good, this is different startbucks matcha, and the matcha mixes really well with the sweetness of the Hokkaido. If you are a fan matcha, I'd say get this drink! Parking: Here have DRIVE THROUGH!!! And small plaza parking available!! read more

Katrina T.

101

1 year ago

I stopped by this drive-through boba shop on Saturday, and I was thoroughly impressed! The service was top-notch - friendly, efficient, and attentive. But the real star of the show was the drink itself. I ordered the strawberry yogurt smoothie with crystal boba, and it was absolutely divine! The smoothie was incredibly creamy, with a rich, velvety texture that tasted just like strawberry cheesecake. The crystal boba added a delightful chewiness to the drink, and the flavors all worked together in perfect harmony. Overall, I'm so glad I stumbled upon this hidden gem! If you're a boba lover like me, do yourself a favor and swing by this drive-through shop. You won't regret it! read more

Derek L.

7 years ago

Came here to try the drive thru and was totally disappointed. The workers are extremely rude when I was asking about the types of drinks they had.. and even gave attitude. I'm pretty sure all their 5 star reviews are fake.. if you actually look at all their profiles and read their reviews you can see that they all comment about the great service which they do not have. The drinks are super watery and they give way too much ice even when you ask for less.. theres no tea flavor and the boba is rock solid hard. How can you mess up on boba? Can't believe I paid $6 or a watered down drink with tons of ice and hard boba.. waste of money. Do not come here. 0 STARS read more

Austin W.