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    Boba Monkey

    4.2 (60 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Strawberry Matcha & Banana Crème Coffee
    Cat D.

    This is my second time coming here, and I just want to say it's worth the trip! My mom got a strawberry matcha and I got a banana crème coffee. The strawberry matcha has a great taste to it, and both flavors do not overpower each other at all. The banana crème coffee is my second favorite (aside from their strawberry milk tea), you can really taste the banana in the coffee. It's not too sweet, but it's also not too strong. The worker was nice and attentive!

    Flavorless Taro Milk Tea

    The most flavorless drink I've had since discovering water. The Taro Milk Tea with Boba was beyond flavorless, felt like I was drinking air. Incredibly disappointed.

    Side of the shack
    Emmett T.

    This is a kiosk on a random corner next to a barber shop just west of I-15 in the Normal Heights neighborhood. I believe a previous bubble tea vendor operated out of this shack before Boba Monkey did. The menu offered iced coffee, matcha, milk tea, slushes, and specialty drinks in regular and large sizes. For a place with minimal overhead costs, the prices were high with a range from $6.50 to $8.50. Toppings were $1 or $2 apiece. From the list of five Milk Teas, I picked a large size of the first one which was the namesake Boba Monkey Milk Tea. I requested less ice, normal sugar, and the addition of boba pearls. The cup was a 20 oz serving, and the total was over $10 after tax and gratuity. I didn't find this milk tea to be anything more than ordinary. There wasn't a strong tea flavor, and the boba pearls were average for chewiness. You may also have to drive around the side streets before locating a curbside spot if the ones directly in front were occupied. For the quality and cost of the product I tried, I gave a generous three star rating for Boba Monkey.

    #bestBoba #matchalover#supportingsmallbuisnesses Come visit our new and inspiring boba shop called BOBA MONKEY! Boba lovers here we come
    Elizabeth G.

    My cousin and I walked here from his house He saw it on the way home and wanted to go. There was a line when we arrived. So many other locals in the neighborhood walked here, excited about having our own boba place. It opened a week ago on 8/8 The owner Le, was so excited about all the locals coming to her Boba Monkey stand Le is so personable and resourceful. She recommended some restaurants to try. It's right on the corner, easy to notice driving by on Adams, with easy side street parking The ambiance was brimming with excitement. There's a little outdoor seating on Adams. Milk alternatives include Soy, Almond and Oatmilk. The Strawberry Matcha Boba is made with fresh strawberries Come on over and join the excitement!

    Ube Matcha Latte. 0/5
    Krizia P.

    Parking - no designated parking. May the odds not be in your favor to find a place to park within reasonable distance Menu - good size menu - Lots of options. On the pricier side for matcha/coffee/add ons ($2+) Service - friendly, but nothing special - drinks did take a long time tho Drinks - strawberry matcha latte (0/5) boba disintegrated. Could not taste matcha. - ube matcha latte (0/5) i felt like i just went up to someone's yard and took a bite of their grass. This was gross for a lack of better words. - ube cremé coffee (0/5) as a fan of sweet coffee and a sucker for ube cremé/foam... NO. The ube was bland and tasted grainy. Which is odd because usually Iueb creme/foam is made with ube extract. There was also a sprinkle of some kind of powder on top of the cremé. It did nothing for it. The coffee was not it. - see my pictures for color of my NOT mixed drinks. Matcha was the color of dirt. Overall - 1/5 for a cute storefront - I would not recommend - Not worth the mission to find a parking space.

    Ube Crème Coffee & SaiGon Sunrise Ca Phe
    Jonathan J.

    Finally, a real boba restaurant on Adams! We were excited to see how quickly this place opened up. We ordered the SaiGon Sunrise Ca Phe and the Ube Crème Coffee, and both lived up to their names. The Saigon is their spin on a classic Vietnamese iced coffee sweet and milky with a hint of caramel. The standout for us was definitely the Ube Crème Coffee, with its sweet coconut notes and purple foam on top! If sweet coffee is your thing then this place is perfect for you! Thanks for the great customer service - looking forward to coming here again :) P.S - Yes, parking in the area can be sparse but that's the case for most restaurants along Adams, so it's hardly fair to hold it against a great new business like this.

    Mathieu K.

    Super cute and a great new addition to Adams Ave. The girls loved the rainbow drink with crystal boba. Saigon coffee was strong like Vietnamese coffee should be! I found easy parking right around the corner at the park. If you already found yourself on Adams Ave by one of the many bars or restaurants take its just a few blocks down.

    Over The Rainbow w/ rainbow poppers

    We tried Boba Monkey for the first time and it did not disappoint. We ordered the Taro Milk Tea w/ boba, Over The Rainbow w/ rainbow poppers, and The Nitro Crack Coffee. All three drinks were on point, the taro had the perfect taste & sweetness and the boba was cooked perfectly. The Over The Rainbow was hit, it was refreshing drink. My daughter was a big fan of it too. Let's talk about the Nitro Crack Coffee, my husband finished that drink within minutes, I couldn't even take a photo of it. :) It was literally that good, it's his to go coffee! We are now regulars now. If you're ever in the area, stop by this cute boba stand and give them a try.

    Taro with Boba
    Erika A.

    Just tried the new Boba spot in our neighborhood and I'm OBSESSED! The Taro milk tea is creamy, the right amount of sweetness, and utterly delicious. A great edition to our neighborhood.

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    Nancy P.

    Great service, delicious and original flavors. My new place in San Diego area. Definitely coming back with the hold family!!!

    Lan P.

    What a charming little spot! Love the monkey and the convenient area. My husband and I stopped by after a long soccer tournament and Boba Monkey was able to help with our thirst. We ordered the nitro cracked coffee (which my hubby loved!) and the purple passion specialty drink for me. The staff was very helpful so sweet. She was able to make the perfect sugar level that we wanted. The flavored and taste was well balanced. We were pressed on time and the drinks were made very quickly as well. I would definitely come here again when I'm in San Diego.

    Mara L.

    My 5 year old daughter wanted to try boba for the first time and we found this gem today. They weren't even open yet and were training new employees for their grand opening 8/8. They were so kind and offered to make this gorgeous Over the Rainbow with crystal boba. My daughter loved it and we will definitely be back! Tried the crack coffee, I think it was called, and it was fantastic too! Great addition to Normal Heights!

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    5 months ago

    Rachel was so friendly and helpful and the drinks were delicious! I highly recommend this place! Great addition to normal heights!

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    Very friendly owner and tasty drinks! We got the strawberry fresca, which was very refreshing. Excited to try the Vietnamese coffee next

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    7 months ago

    This place has a cool vibe, refreshing drinks and nice employees. Located in the heart of Kensington what more do you want?

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    7 months ago

    Expired boba, booth empty for 10 min, and the service was very unenthusiastic and almost felt like a bother ordering our drinks.

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    10 months ago

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    10 months ago

    Best boba I've had in a long time! Friendly staff, great menu options. 10/10! will come back again!

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    11 months ago

    Friendly service. Fresh delicious drinks. A welcome addition to the neighborhood. I recommend the Ube.

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