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    4.6 (131 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
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    Menu (March 15, 2026) - Part 3
    Ian A.

    I had a lovely experience at Boba Lair (La Puente). I ordered the Sunset Lemonade ($6.50). It's tangy, thirst-quenching, and it includes fresh rainbow jelly. TASTY! I arrived at Boba Lair (La Puente) on Sunday (around 4:08PM). Parking is very easy. The lot is big. Customers order at the counter. Staff (receipt says Mariana) is welcoming, professional, and hard working. Mariana politely answered all my questions, and Mariana worked quickly & efficiently. My drink took two minutes and 54 seconds. Very fast! As mentioned, I ordered their popular Sunset Lemonade ($6.50). It's a colorful drink, but it's also a really tasty lemonade. The drink is tart, chill, and refreshing. The Rainbow Jelly topping also surprised me with its light, playful texture. YUM! Regarding ambiance, Boba Lair (La Puente) has a very clean and welcoming interior. Although its exterior looks ugly and worn down, the interior is refreshing and well-ventilated (almost windy) which feels lovely during these hot days. The location holds about six tables. Boba Lair (La Puente) also has utility. There's customer internet with password; information is displayed near the cash register. There's also four available electrical outlets. I also appreciate the game corner (ex: Connect 4, Sorry, Playing Cards, etc). This location does not have a restroom, but there's a hand sanitizer bottle on the counter. I also enjoyed the upbeat music. Overall, I found unexpected joy at Boba Lair (La Puente). It almost felt like a secret hotspot guarded by the community. I noticed many locals cheerfully walking in-and-out. In the end, I left with a bright smile. If nearby, I recommend. 4.7 out of 5

    Bilin W.

    A hidden little spot in La Puente, affordable and great for a quick boba crave. They also sell ice cream and limited selection of pastries. I was satisfied on my first visit: solid drinks, cozy decor, friendly service, and immediate delivery. On my revisit, the experience was still fair. However, the boba this time was firm and undercooked. For that, I'm keeping the review at 4 stars for now. I will return to see if it improves.

    Brown sugar Boba milk tea & passion fruit green tea with lychee jelly. + macaron!
    Brittany S.

    5/5 I had a great experience at Boba Lair! I ordered the Brown Sugar Milk Tea with Boba and the Green Tea Passion Fruit--both were absolutely delicious. The drinks were perfectly balanced and refreshing, and the boba had just the right chew. I also tried one of their macarons, and it was a delightful treat--light, flavorful, and not too sweet. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to!

    Summer specials
    Ann C.

    We love this boba place! Whenever we're in the Baldwin Park area, we make sure to stop and get out boba and drinks here. My go to drink is the Mango smoothie!!! I love how cold, nice and refreshing it is!!! The strawberry smoothie is my son's favorite and anything matcha are my girls favs!!! Boba Lair has seasonal drinks as well which we'll try just because it's what they're featuring. Everything here is yummy yummy yummy! Come try for yourself.

    Watermelon smoothie
    Angel M.

    Been here a couple times. Cute small boba spot. Drinks were quick, flavorful and worth the price.

    Taro smoothie with boba, love potion
    Josh B.

    The spot was small and quaint but very clean the service was professional all the drinks we ordered were repeated and explained so not any confusion and the price was amazing! To top it off the drinks were the best I've had in a long while so I highly recommend

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    Misha G.

    Boba is perfect for the summer. I got a Thai tea smoothie it was not really a smoothie and more just like a regular drink. Although it looks very blended on the outside it was still nothing but liquid on the inside. I loved the inside decor and they have a lot of seats available. The customer service was good as well.

    Milk Tea
    Phil L.

    Boba Lair is a solid, no frills boba spot. The drinks here are priced reasonably and taste pretty delicious. I usually swing by this place as it's on the way home for me. The owner here is very friendly and will take care of you when you order your drinks.

    Left: Large Thai Tea with Sea Salt Cream - $5.30. Middle: Regular Brown Sugar Milk Tea with Boba - $4.60. Right: Black Sesame Matcha - $4.55
    Lydia S.

    Was in the area so tries this place out. They're ok. The decor is cute. The drinks were decent. I had the Black Sesame Matcha and it was good. You can taste the black Sesame and it wasn't overly sweet, which I appreciate. They did take longer to make the drinks than anticipated. I'm picky with my teas and coffee. Try it out if your in the area. You may like it.

    Sunset lemonade  And Brown sugar
    Ryann C.

    This ... this is the best boba / drinks I've ever had in my life. Don't even know where to begin. The service was ASTOUNDING! We wanted to try the strawberry cheesecake but they were out of the necessary ingredients. The sunset lemonade and brown sugar milk drink looks like the next best option. The associate asked if I was OK with the jellies in the sunset lemonade, gave me a sample to ensure I would like it, and I did! They have non-dairy options and we chose to sub out the milk with almond milk for the brown sugar Boba drink. It tasted like the best ice cream milkshake .. blew my socks off! The Sunset lemonade was a dream, fresh lemons chilled tasted better than I can describe with words. Please do your favor and head over immediately.

    Lavender Milk Tea w/Boba & Boba Milk Tea
    Ashley H.

    Finally got to try this place out. Our barista was super nice and sweet. She recommended the Lavender Milk Tea so that's exactly what I got with Boba. My mom and sister got Boba Milk Teas which were pretty good as well. They give a pretty generous amount of boba which is always a plus! They also serve ice cream there and other desserts but we didn't get the chance to try them at the time. Overall, a pretty decent spot to get your boba fix. Not the best location though.

    Thai coffee and Thai tea with boba
    Tom C.

    So don't take it from me, take it from my teenage boba-loving daughter...." This boba is bomb". This is her favorite new place and is now a convert from Quickly. She's also a fan of the baked goods. You can practically play frisbee with those cookies they are so big. From my end I'll say the coffee drinks are fine. Not life changing, but certainly decent. Customer service is always great and they work very fast on your order. Inside is super contemporary, complete with an Instagram ready photo op wall. Definitely worth the stop if your looking for some boba in the area.

    Wall for photo ops
    Ann T.

    As the name implies, this place really is a lair. I would not expect a boba place in such a non-assuming plaza. Outside of a singular photo op wall, this place really gave me "Quickly" vibes and my expectations were kind of low. Boy was I surprised! I got the pumpkin cloud milk tea which is a chai milk tea with homemade pumpkin cream. BOMB. Imagine the pumpkin cream from Starbucks but richer, sweeter, and you actually get a copious amount of it. The pumpkin spice taste permeated my entire drink. Truly indulgent. The boba was just okay for me though, I might try a different topping next time.

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    Absolutely LOVE this place. Everything is delicious. Super cute and clean. Staff super friendly. I highly recommend.

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    You guys should fix your opening hours, came here and it's closed while google says you're open

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    Guanyin Tea House - Mango Jazzy...my girlsreally liked it.

    Guanyin Tea House

    4.6(353 reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    Location This fairly new boba spot is located in West…read moreCovina, right on the corner of Glendora Ave and E Service Ave. I believe it opened around two years ago, so it still feels pretty fresh and new to the area. Parking Parking was pretty convenient. There is street parking available, and there is also a small parking lot in the back for the building's tenants. Interior / Atmosphere The shop itself looks bright, clean, and inviting. It has big shop signs, sofas, and a few cute spots where you can take pictures. From what I heard, they also host K-pop gatherings from time to time, which gives the place a fun and unique vibe. Service The staff were friendly, interactive, and easy to talk to. They answered my questions with helpful information and made the experience feel welcoming. Drinks I ordered the Guanyin milk tea, which was recommended to me after I mentioned that I prefer a stronger tea flavor. It was a good recommendation, and I enjoyed that the tea taste came through well. Even though I ordered 100% sugar, the drink did not taste overly sweet, which I appreciated. Overall Overall, I had a good experience here. I would personally rate this place around a 4.3 to 4.7, but because the staff were so interactive and welcoming with customers, I would give them a 5. Keep it up!!

    Parking: Plenty of parking space…read more Mango Jazzy: Less Ice, 50% sugar, no topping. It's a mix between mango milk tea and what tasted butterfly pea milk tea. Great in between fruity and milky but more fruity. It has a mango scent that's there but not too overwhelming.

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    Chayan

    Chayan

    4.2(192 reviews)
    6.1 mi
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    姐姐们,今天去打卡了茶宴(CHAYAN),刚走到门头就被那股香浓馥郁的茶香给硬控了!!![笑哭R]…read more 门口还有试饮,喝了一口"妃子笑荔枝",直接好喝到嘴角上扬,完美融合了荔枝的鲜甜与茶叶的清香,真的叫"喝了会笑"! 最打动我的是他们家的文化氛围!墙上挂满了精致的相框,里面详细介绍了各种茶底(比如武夷大红袍、金骏眉、茉莉雪、云南普洱、台湾冻顶乌龙、桂花铁观音),底部甚至还装满了对应的茶叶!在点餐等待的时候,静静阅读这些科普,突然觉得等待的时间都变得特别有意义~ 这次点的两款蜜瓜系列更是直接惊艳我: 蜜瓜奶茶 香甜蜜瓜与清爽茶香的完美碰撞!口感极其顺滑,满口都是自然的蜜瓜甜香,但因为有茶底的中和,完全不会觉得甜腻,绝对是夏日必喝的宝藏![红色心形R] 蜜瓜柠檬茶 现捣鲜柠檬 + 甜蜜蜜瓜 + 焙香乌龙!入口先是柠檬的酸甜,紧接着是强烈的蜜瓜果香与浓郁的乌龙茶韵,酸甜清爽,解暑效果直接拉满[派对R] 无论是氛围感、仪式感还是饮品本身品质都超级在线,喜欢纯正茶香的小伙伴赶紧冲! Hey girls! Stopped by CHAYAN today, and the moment I walked up to the entrance, that rich, aromatic tea scent completely stopped me in my tracks! They even had free samples at the door. I took a sip of the "Fei Zi Xiao Lychee" and instantly couldn't stop smiling--it's a flawless blend of fresh lychee sweetness and crisp tea notes. It literally lives up to its name and makes you happy with every sip! What touched me the most was the cultural vibe. The walls are lined with exquisite framed displays detailing different tea bases--like Wuyi Da Hong Pao, Jin Jun Mei, Jasmine Snow, Yunnan Pu'er, Taiwan Dong Ding Oolong, and Osmanthus Tieguanyin--complete with real tea leaves packed into the bottom! Reading through all those cool tea facts while waiting for my order actually made the wait feel super meaningful. The two melon drinks I tried this time totally blew me away: Melon Milk Tea The ultimate combo of sweet melon and refreshing tea! It's unbelievably smooth and packed with natural melon aroma, but thanks to the tea base, it's not overly sweet at all. A total summer must-try gem! Melon Lemon Tea Freshly muddled lemon + sweet melon + roasted Oolong! The first sip hits you with bright citrus sweetness, followed by an explosion of fruity melon and deep Oolong notes. Acidic, sweet, and crisp--it's the ultimate heat-buster! If you love authentic, high-quality tea flavors, you can thank me later!

    4/5 For some of you…read morewho might not know, CHAYAN is: * Chayan -- a UK / London-born tea brand * Origin: London, United Kingdom, originally known as Tastetea * Specialty: Modern-style Chinese tea, frappes, and "chappuccinos" topped with cream and nuts * The brand has also expanded internationally, including locations in Canada such as British Columbia. LOCATION & PARKING This CHAYAN is located inside Pacific Plaza on Colima Rd. The parking lot is shared with the other businesses in the plaza, and it's not very big, so parking can sometimes be a little limited. The shop is on the ground level, right next to the stairs that lead up to the second floor. ORDERING & ATMOSPHERE Once you walk into the store, there are two self-order kiosks on the left where you can place your own order. You can also walk straight to the counter and have one of the staff members help you. The staff members I interacted with were nice and friendly. Usually, there aren't too many customers inside, so the atmosphere tends to be pretty quiet and relaxing. PEACH OOLONG MILK TEA I've visited this place twice. The first time, I ordered the Peach Oolong Milk Tea with their chestnut boba--or whatever their specialty topping is called. Sorry, I forgot the exact name, but it's definitely not the regular black boba. The drink was pretty good. It wasn't overly sweet, and I liked how the peach flavor blended nicely with the tea. You could still taste the tea instead of the peach flavor completely overpowering it. DA HONG PAO MILK TEA The second time, I ordered the Da Hong Pao Milk Tea with the same chestnut topping. This one was decent as well. Nothing crazy or mind-blowing, but still an enjoyable milk tea. OVERALL Both times I came here, I had a good experience. I'm giving CHAYAN 4 stars because while none of the drinks really "wowed" me, they were still good enough for me to consider this place above average overall. Friendly staff Nice and quiet atmosphere Drinks aren't overly sweet Good tea flavor Easy ordering with kiosks or at the counter The drinks just need a little more of that "wow factor" for me to give this place a full 5 stars. Will definitely come back again and try some of their other drinks!

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