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    Boba Loca

    3.6 (264 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Robin H.

    I used to go here a lot when I was younger for their milk teas and slushees but it's been a while since then. I was in the area so I got their regular milk tea again and it kinda tasted the same(aftertaste left my mouth dry). The service was simple, it gave me a neutral feel. Only thing that changed was some of the interior decoration and prices. It used to be $4-5 for a regular with no toppings and I got mine with no ice/no toppings and it was almost $7. Also it seemed like my drink was premade compared to making it fresh, it came out in a couple seconds. I'd rather go to another spot that makes it fresh/cheaper but that's just me. Also this boba spot is always packed with teens/young adults with their laptops; it's like a cafe where students gather and do their work so you might not find a seat.

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    Genise S.

    They have the viral instant ramen machine. This is the spot to get your boba, ramyun, taiyaki, and other snacks. My favorite has to be the Tteokbokki here. The best part is that this Boba Loca location is open at 9 am! Have you ever craved boba and had to wait until 12 pm?

    Taiyaki, pretty much empty inside. I got the red beans taiyaki and they used to be good but not anymore. Over cooked and no red beans inside.

    Phattharaporn S.

    This is a great place for chillax and study. A lot of tables have laptop on and they were really here to study. They have free wifi and all the snacks like instant ramen, ice shaved, boba. The vibe was very nice and chill. The server was very friendly. I'd say food and snacks was pretty much you could find elsewhere but they're like local starbucks in terms of service.

    Rebecca C.

    Boba Loca is a cute cafe in La Palma that just feels like home! The mixed furniture and kinda random wall decor (BTS tees?!) just feels so endearing to me haha. We had some Shin Ramyeon from those machines that you would see in Korean convenience stores and it just hit different! And we were surprised to see how popular the spot was for young students after school and grandmas gossiping. If this is your vibe, be sure to give them a visit!

    Gerico S.

    If you're looking for refreshing boba drinks and snacks, Boba Loca is your spot! We ordered their Vietnamese Coffee which was strong and slightly sweet, while their Strawberry Kiwi smoothie had the perfect balance of flavors. They have your classic boba snacks like popcorn chicken, but they also have some unique ones like their pizza taiyaki and countless ramen options that you can cook with their viral instant ramen machine! The employees were super friend

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    Kayla V.

    Very great place to not just get drinks at, but to take some alone time to study as well. Drinks were reasonably priced ($11) for two drinks. I would recommend for those who come here to be patient with the cashier as it seems like there's only one person working here! Otherwise, super warm and fun place to get some late night boba. I would definitely recommend!

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    Norma S.

    Came here on a Sunday around 5:34pm. Parking in the plaza. Service was quick and friendly. There was a lot of people studying but good amount of seating for groups. Music was a bit loud. Ordered the Thai Tea which tasted ok and Original Milk Tea with boba it was chewy and good. Cups were cool but one of the tops was not pressed right so drink was dripping a bit. I saw they also had snacks like ramen to eat as well which was cool.

    Ramen is very good and I added egg. And owner is very nice... Great place to meet friends and group meeting.

    Jongun P.

    Got three drinks: 2 green tea misugaru + earl grey milk tea and they were all so good! Would definitely come again

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    It's a great place for adults to relax too. The millet powder is very tasty. I should come with my wife next time.

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    Gladys P.

    Had a craving for a pineapple shake but by 9pm, most places were closed. Then I found this place on Yelp and it was only an extra mile away from home. Looked nice and clean, seems like a perfect place for groups to study. I wanted a pineapple and banana smoothie but they were out of bananas so I ordered a pina colada and it hit the spot. They also have frappes (made with ice cream and milk), slushes, milk teas and shaved ice. And snacks! Waffles, popcorn chicken, sandwiches and more. Definitely will be back.

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    5 years ago

    I recommend their tapioca milk tea- it's pretty good and sweet :) I also like how they have their social distancing set up well!

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    Only place that closes at 11, has sweet workers and the most fresh bobas! highly recommend this place for sweet cravings

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    5 years ago

    This Bobaloca was fantastic especially the couch i am sitting on right now it is so cool and the smoothie is great

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    The boba wasn't that great. The spot is cute, but the drinks weren't that good. Open late though, if you're having that late night craving.

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    I got a Thai Tea with boba and it was good. I'll definitely go back.

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    9 years ago

    The drinks are not consistent. My green tea frap was just blended milk. Not going back.

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    I'm really glad we have a popular Filipino spot like Cafe 86 serving amazing drinks and desserts…read more I've been here multiple times and honestly I keep coming back for the same things Their Upside Down Halo Halo and Ube Monster Shake with Oreos are DIVINE. The Ube Monster is consistently my go to and they seriously know how to do ube right, not just with their drinks but their pastries and desserts too. Personally I think Cafe 86 has one of the best halo halo around. Even compared to a lot of Filipino restaurants and dessert places I've tried, this one stands out. I'd even take their halo halo over Chowking or Red Ribbon. Cafe 86 is basically what I think a modern Filipino halo halo and ube dessert spot should be. Not to mention always friendly staff and super comfy seating. Nice place to chill and catch up for desserts tho a lil small. They've mastered ube here and I love that they're bringing Filipino flavors into more modern drinks and desserts without losing what makes them good in the first place. I go back all the time and will continue to!!

    Finally!! I have heard so much and have craved Halo Halo…read more Pretty busy on a Friday mid afternoon. Lots of food traffic with majority of customers coming for Halo Halo or drinks. The mini Upside Down Halo Halo was the perfect size and wasn't like a mini at all lol. Had a taste of brown sugar, included boba, jellies, scoop of ice cream, the Corn Flakes, flan. The cupcakes still taste good after 2 days. Texture and taste didn't change at all. Milo Cupcake: Buttercream reminded me of Milo on point. Ube Leche Flan Cupcake: Omg the taste of the Ube was Soo good and still moist. The flan on top made it extra yummy.

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    Sweet Honey Dessert is such a cute and aesthetic spot -- the kind of place that feels like you're…read moreeating in an enchanted forest. They have two ordering kiosks, which I love because you can take your time, look at the menu with pictures, and not feel rushed. The workers are always nice and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. My absolute favorite is the Twin snow mountains. I'm obsessed with the vanilla frost -- it's like chewing ice that's perfectly flavored with vanilla. The vanilla and matcha ice cream blend together really well, and pairing that with the grass jelly and strawberries is chef's kiss. My only tiny wish is that the strawberries were cut into smaller pieces so I could get one in every bite, but honestly I'll gladly do it myself. I come here all the time just for this dessert. It's my go-to and never disappoints.

    Visited here for something sweet after lunch with the fam. This spot was only a minute away from…read morethe plaza we were at. They offer Hong Kong desserts, so we were eager to try this spot. Parking: They're located in a high foot traffic plaza, so finding a parking spot can be difficult. Ambiance/Environment: They have a small space with a decent amount of indoor seating. The tables and seats were kept clean. There's cute decor from the ceiling as well. This is the type of spot where you'd bring your family with younger kids for something sweet, while the adults sit and talk. When we visited, my family and one other family pretty much took up all the tables lol. Service: There was only one worker behind the counter serving and making the drinks and desserts. She doesn't acknowledge anyone. It wasn't too busy, but throughput took a while since she was by herself. There's two kiosk to order from. You don't really interact with the worker until she brings out your order. Desserts & drinks: We ordered a mixture of almost everything. We noticed there were a few menu items that were out of stock. I ordered a mango pamelo sago, my sister ordered a brown sugar boba milk tea, my cousin ordered an americano, and my other cousin ordered a strawberry & cream eggette. I thought the mango pamelo sago was okay; the mango flavor was lacking except for the actual mangos. There was plenty of sago, but I thought this dessert was underwhelming. My sister thought the boba was okay bc it had an interesting texture, and the drink itself was lightly sweet than what she's used to. My cousin thought the coffee was okay. The only thing we all enjoyed was the eggette. It's a bubble waffle with ice cream and fresh fruits, which is pretty difficult to mess up. Pricing: Prices are pretty high for the portions offered. Overall, the desserts were underwhelming and some didn't meet our expectations. The eggettes are most likely the only thing we'll come back for.

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