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A cute little spot with accessible parking off to the side. There's a cute storefront vibe coming in. There's a variety of options to choose from. I can't go wrong with a thai milk tea as a judgment on boba tea places. The thai milk tea was decent and I can see myself getting it again.
This place is in a fancy complex with limited parking; two spaces are reserved for 15-minute pickups at this place but otherwise you're taking a chance. It is walkable from downtown. The inside is very kitschy Their fruit tea options already include some diced fruit and seeds mixed in, and the option is available to order up to three toppings. Even ordering two was quite excessive. My green apple boba were perhaps the best part of this drink, but the grass jelly I ordered was a single blob of jelly which had to be broken up with the straw; I was expecting a bunch of little jellies but I guess this worked. If I'd gotten a third topping, I don't know that there would have been any space for actual tea. The little fruit bits added some nice flavor and texture. It was an interesting beverage. Only an occasional indulgence for me with the price. If I came back, I'd order differently, but I think I could do well.
I felt compelled to check out this new Boba joint...and honestly, I felt it was time and money wasted. Here's why. I simply asked for their Matcha Milk Tea with Boba. Simple enough? Well, for some odd reason, they added this super-sweet Caramel/Chocolately mix into my tea...which basically diluted the Matcha flavor! Just WAY too sweet...almost sickening! I mean, what happened to my MATCHA Milk Tea? I could barely taste the Matcha! Not sure why it didn't register right away that they got the drink wrong...adding this random flavor into my simply Matcha Milk Tea. But I realized how wrong it was as soon as I took it out of the bar and drank it in my car, already driving away. I wish I stayed put..so that I could just have them redo the drink right. As it was, the place was way farther than I had thought...so never should have bothered. Plus, the place was small, compact, and WAY too busy with one too many TOO-cute, juvenile merchandise. Definitely not my kinda place. So yeah, a total waste for me. Waste of gas...and 7 bucks for a drink I could barely sip. Never again will I return to this "Toyland" version of a tea bar.
I cant wait to come back. My gripe has NOTHING TO DO with Boba Koala. My gripe: parking! You have to park across the street in a parking spot in the parking deck. You have to pay for an hour, and it's $5.50. So my advise is to combine cars before driving out here. The owner is so sweet here. The store is adorable with plush toys and small containers of baked goods. Perfect for the students on campus. There are also cheeze it's and other traditional candy. Our drinks were the passion fruit tea with rainbow jellies and the Oreo milk tea (with oat milk) and brown sugar jellies. The passion fruit tea is not that sweet, but it's delicious, has real fruit in it and the jellies added sweetness. The Oreo gives a traditional Oreo milkshake flavor, but as a drink. The brown sugar jellies are a great addition in this drink. I believe we paid about $14 for both, so not bad at all. Kinda like the prices of Starbucks drinks. I'd definitely return! I saw on Google that it was Boba Tea Celebration day, or something like that; and I'm glad that I gave this place a try.
Okay, first of all.... Why is this place so cute!! I was in the mood for some boba and decided to try this place since I was in the area. Such a cute Cafe, they have so many options it took me a while to decide what I wanted, they also had some snacks and other treat offerings which looked so yummy. The employee was very patient with me and answered all my questions and even offered some recommendations! I went with the Aloe juice with jelly - Passion Fruit flavor and omg it was delicious and refreshing! I also ordered the Pineapple tea refresher (not pictured) for later, I'm sure it will be just as delicious! If you've been considering this place, don't walk - RUN and get you some boba!
wow~ this local family business is giga cute! Tasteful colouring, plenty of snacks, cute plushies, and most importantly yummy refreshments from a kind inviting lady. Two Koala Boba reserved parking spots available and nearby light rail!
I stopped in last week for a treat. I passed the owner while walking to the store but needed to use the bathroom first (down the hall, behind the security desk). I got my order and was walking back to my car and there was a security guard taking a picture of my license plate. I said "what the hell?" while waiving my purchase in my hand. She responded that they have had problems with people parking in the Boba Koala spots all day. I said that I understood that, but the sign says 15 MINUTES and I was only in that spot for 5. We both walked back into the store where the woman who rang me up verified I had purchased something. I felt like a criminal! You can see in the picture it's 15 MINUTES!! I am NEVER going back to a shop that treats PAYING customers like this.
This boba spot is so underrated! It is so good and the service is great. The inside is very cute and has a bunch of plushies that you can buy as well as snacks. Had to go 2 days in a row because it was that good
Love this little shop! Can't believe I didn't know it was not only right beside my office.....but they open at 9am!!! I've always wanted morning boba instead of morning coffee and now I can and not only that, but the boba and milk teas are also actually really good!! And very fairly priced!! They also have cute plushies and snacks for sale! Will be coming here lots!
I got the Vietnamese iced coffee and red bean dumplings. Both were great. Staff was very friendly and I love how it's beside the hotel.
Cute interior full of life, love, color, and happiness!!! The mango smoothie I got was refreshing especially with the chunks of mango in my straw! They have a lot of Adorable plush items to purchase! Inside there is seating, it's air conditioned, and just a great local spot to hang and get some quality drinks and snacks! We also got the red bean bao which stayed warm for 30min!!!!
I love that the shop was right next to my hotel, so I was able to pick it up right as I was checking out. I do believe that they only have one size which was fine with me. The bigger the better. A great amount of boba was used, and it was sweet to my liking. The customer service was sweet, and simple. Prices were fine with me, and might I add since it is right next to a hotel I think that it is dope that part of the shop is like a Convenience shop. If I ever come back to this location I would for back to this shop and try a new flavor.
Overall a pretty good boba spot, nothing super crazy about it. I could say it was the best but I can for sure say it's not the worst I've had. However if you're looking for a quick boba fix in Charlotte and you happen to also need some tooth paste and a toothed brush. Yup, you got it, this is that spot. Boba + convenience store. I would say it's worth a try.
Boba Koala is a great place to drop by while you're in Charlotte. It's located on the Johnson and Wales campus, and is such a cute spot with lots of decorations. There's a large variety of customizable drinks (milk tea, boba, etc) and several well-priced food options (dumplings for $4) The Jasmine Milk Tea was DELICIOUS. It had just the right amount of sweetness. My sister ordered a Strawberry Matcha drink that was just as good! The staff was fast, extremely warm and friendly, and there's a small parking lot next to the building. I'll be coming back! read more
Not far from the Charlotte Convention Center, located in the Johnson and Wales University Charlotte campus, Boba Koala offers a variety of drinks and snacks. Fast and friendly staff to help you get your boba fix and be on your way! The store front also offers some cute gifts, plushies as well as convenient items needed for students. Great stop while in the city. read more
6 months ago
There is parking if you go around the corner on w trade street making a right from Johnson and Wales way. The store is very clean and smells amazing. They have so many cute Japanese plushies. We ordered the matcha and boba coffee with boba. Both were delicious. Staff was friendly. read more
A cute little spot with accessible parking off to the side. There's a cute storefront vibe coming in. There's a variety of options to choose from. I can't go wrong with a thai milk tea as a judgment on boba tea places. The thai milk tea was decent and I can see myself getting it again. read more
This place is in a fancy complex with limited parking; two spaces are reserved for 15-minute pickups at this place but otherwise you're taking a chance. It is walkable from downtown. The inside is very kitschy Their fruit tea options already include some diced fruit and seeds mixed in, and the option is available to order up to three toppings. Even ordering two was quite excessive. My green apple boba were perhaps the best part of this drink, but the grass jelly I ordered was a single blob of jelly which had to be broken up with the straw; I was expecting a bunch of little jellies but I guess this worked. If I'd gotten a third topping, I don't know that there would have been any space for actual tea. The little fruit bits added some nice flavor and texture. It was an interesting beverage. Only an occasional indulgence for me with the price. If I came back, I'd order differently, but I think I could do well. read more
I felt compelled to check out this new Boba joint...and honestly, I felt it was time and money wasted. Here's why. I simply asked for their Matcha Milk Tea with Boba. Simple enough? Well, for some odd reason, they added this super-sweet Caramel/Chocolately mix into my tea...which basically diluted the Matcha flavor! Just WAY too sweet...almost sickening! I mean, what happened to my MATCHA Milk Tea? I could barely taste the Matcha! Not sure why it didn't register right away that they got the drink wrong...adding this random flavor into my simply Matcha Milk Tea. But I realized how wrong it was as soon as I took it out of the bar and drank it in my car, already driving away. I wish I stayed put..so that I could just have them redo the drink right. As it was, the place was way farther than I had thought...so never should have bothered. Plus, the place was small, compact, and WAY too busy with one too many TOO-cute, juvenile merchandise. Definitely not my kinda place. So yeah, a total waste for me. Waste of gas...and 7 bucks for a drink I could barely sip. Never again will I return to this "Toyland" version of a tea bar. read more
3 months ago
I cant wait to come back. My gripe has NOTHING TO DO with Boba Koala. My gripe: parking! You have to park across the street in a parking spot in the parking deck. You have to pay for an hour, and it's $5.50. So my advise is to combine cars before driving out here. The owner is so sweet here. The store is adorable with plush toys and small containers of baked goods. Perfect for the students on campus. There are also cheeze it's and other traditional candy. Our drinks were the passion fruit tea with rainbow jellies and the Oreo milk tea (with oat milk) and brown sugar jellies. The passion fruit tea is not that sweet, but it's delicious, has real fruit in it and the jellies added sweetness. The Oreo gives a traditional Oreo milkshake flavor, but as a drink. The brown sugar jellies are a great addition in this drink. I believe we paid about $14 for both, so not bad at all. Kinda like the prices of Starbucks drinks. I'd definitely return! I saw on Google that it was Boba Tea Celebration day, or something like that; and I'm glad that I gave this place a try. read more
4 years ago
Okay, first of all.... Why is this place so cute!! I was in the mood for some boba and decided to try this place since I was in the area. Such a cute Cafe, they have so many options it took me a while to decide what I wanted, they also had some snacks and other treat offerings which looked so yummy. The employee was very patient with me and answered all my questions and even offered some recommendations! I went with the Aloe juice with jelly - Passion Fruit flavor and omg it was delicious and refreshing! I also ordered the Pineapple tea refresher (not pictured) for later, I'm sure it will be just as delicious! If you've been considering this place, don't walk - RUN and get you some boba! read more
3 years ago
wow~ this local family business is giga cute! Tasteful colouring, plenty of snacks, cute plushies, and most importantly yummy refreshments from a kind inviting lady. Two Koala Boba reserved parking spots available and nearby light rail! read more
2 years ago
I stopped in last week for a treat. I passed the owner while walking to the store but needed to use the bathroom first (down the hall, behind the security desk). I got my order and was walking back to my car and there was a security guard taking a picture of my license plate. I said "what the hell?" while waiving my purchase in my hand. She responded that they have had problems with people parking in the Boba Koala spots all day. I said that I understood that, but the sign says 15 MINUTES and I was only in that spot for 5. We both walked back into the store where the woman who rang me up verified I had purchased something. I felt like a criminal! You can see in the picture it's 15 MINUTES!! I am NEVER going back to a shop that treats PAYING customers like this. read more
3 years ago
This boba spot is so underrated! It is so good and the service is great. The inside is very cute and has a bunch of plushies that you can buy as well as snacks. Had to go 2 days in a row because it was that good read more
3 years ago
Love this little shop! Can't believe I didn't know it was not only right beside my office.....but they open at 9am!!! I've always wanted morning boba instead of morning coffee and now I can and not only that, but the boba and milk teas are also actually really good!! And very fairly priced!! They also have cute plushies and snacks for sale! Will be coming here lots! read more
3 years ago
I got the Vietnamese iced coffee and red bean dumplings. Both were great. Staff was very friendly and I love how it's beside the hotel. read more
Cute interior full of life, love, color, and happiness!!! The mango smoothie I got was refreshing especially with the chunks of mango in my straw! They have a lot of Adorable plush items to purchase! Inside there is seating, it's air conditioned, and just a great local spot to hang and get some quality drinks and snacks! We also got the red bean bao which stayed warm for 30min!!!! read more
I love that the shop was right next to my hotel, so I was able to pick it up right as I was checking out. I do believe that they only have one size which was fine with me. The bigger the better. A great amount of boba was used, and it was sweet to my liking. The customer service was sweet, and simple. Prices were fine with me, and might I add since it is right next to a hotel I think that it is dope that part of the shop is like a Convenience shop. If I ever come back to this location I would for back to this shop and try a new flavor. read more
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Overall a pretty good boba spot, nothing super crazy about it. I could say it was the best but I can for sure say it's not the worst I've had. However if you're looking for a quick boba fix in Charlotte and you happen to also need some tooth paste and a toothed brush. Yup, you got it, this is that spot. Boba + convenience store. I would say it's worth a try. read more
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Amazingly good boba tea with friendly, quick service. Ordered brown sugar milk tea with half the sugar, and it's sweetened just right. We're so glad we stopped in! read more
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This place is great! Everyone is very friendly and helpful. I got a matcha milk tea with boba and It was very delicious. The have dairy free milk alternatives so I chose oat milk. Very refreshing read more
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Thank you very much for the awesome review and your business. We hope…
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Thank you very much for your kind review and your business. We hope…
4 years ago
Best boba we've ever had!!! Love the matcha and brown sugar teas with tapioca good customer service too read more
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901 W Trade St
Ste 160
Charlotte, NC 28202
Third Ward, Uptown
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(980) 224-9764
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