I dropped into boba pub after my daughters dance class. Walking in the first thing I noticed was the large chalkboard wall with drawings and words. It was really cool. They also have some free table tablet type games to play while you wait. I was greeted warmly and the young lady behind the counter was supper patient when it took me so long to pay, there was a ton of options on a bright and easy to read menu. I ordered an oolong milk tea with honey boba (decided to stick with a classic for my first time) it was the perfect amount of sweetness and the boba was perfect. I bought my daughter a cake pop as well and she loved it I look forward to trying more options. read more

Boba Pub - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I honestly don't understand how this place has accumulated so many 4 and 5 star reviews. This was my first visit, and unfortunately it will also be my last. I ordered a large Thai milk tea with honey boba and double espresso shots, along with an order of popcorn chicken. The total came to nearly $24, which would be easier to accept if the quality matched the price. The Thai milk tea, even at 75% sugar and with added double shots, tasted watered down and lacked the rich tea flavor I expected. The honey boba was equally disappointing, with little to no noticeable honey flavor despite being marketed as such. The popcorn chicken was crispy, but I specifically ordered mild seasoning and received something that was noticeably spicy. If you're sensitive to spice, be aware that their definition of "mild" may differ from yours. What disappointed me just as much as the food was the service. There were three young employees working behind the counter who appeared far more engaged in conversations with each other than interacting with customers. There was no greeting, no welcoming atmosphere, and no effort to explain or recommend items from their menu. For a first-time customer, the experience felt indifferent and uninterested. The gaming kiosk tables are unique and appear to be a major feature of the business. However, I left with the impression that much of what customers are paying for is the gaming setup rather than the quality of the food, drinks, or service. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this location. There are many other boba shops and popcorn chicken spots that offer better flavor, better value, and better customer service at similar or lower prices. Given my visit, the numerous glowing reviews don't reflect the experience I received. I came in expecting a highly rated destination and left wondering if the ratings are based more on the gaming tables than the food and drinks themselves. read more

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Beware of moldy cake pops. Stopped in with my kids and we ordered a brown sugar boba and a chocolate cake pop. My son took a bite as we were driving and said "This tastes weird. What's this weird stuff in the middle?" When we got home, I took a look at it and discovered the entire center was molded over. When I went back, the workers were very apologetic and didn't hesitate to refund us. read more

Boba Pub - Moldy cake pop - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Short and sweet review. Plenty of parking, the boba was pretty good. Service was nice too. They actually greeted me when I came in. They've got a small seating area and have these claw machines at the corner. I love that you can write notes on their chalkboard. I love their logo and their cup designs. My gauge for good boba places is if their signature milk tea, earl grey/black tea is good. Not too milky, I can taste the tea and their drink was pretty good. When I'm in the area, I'll definitely be back to try more. read more

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Finally got to try this boba shop as my mom was getting a haircut nearby! It's a cute shop with a small interior for 3 seats by the window and two table tops for gaming! They also have a claw machine with Labubu keychains. I ordered on their self service kiosk and got two drinks of mango passion and strawberry passion. Took about 5 minutes for our orders to be done. Refreshing, made exactly like we needed, and it was so fun to pass the time while playing monopoly on their gaming table tops. Would come here again! read more

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This place was cute. We loved the drinks! Now we know of a good boba place in the area. We got the tarot slush, I got the dirty matcha and my husband got a fruit tea. The dirty matcha was okay, I think I'll get a different drink next time. read more

Stopped by this new boba spot today around 4pm and had such a great experience! The staff working at the time were incredibly helpful, patient and attentive. One of the team members noticed my son trying to use the claw machine and needing change and before I could even say anything, she kindly asked if we needed some. That level of thoughtfulness really stood out to me. I also tried the banana matcha for the first time and it was AMAZING. So perfectly balanced and refreshing. Our drinks came out super fast, and the added bonus of being able to play games while we were there made it even more fun. Great service, great drinks, and such a welcoming atmosphere. We'll definitely be back! read more

Boba Pub - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I've been waiting for this spot to open since I was really excited to have a new boba shop open nearby without having to drive too far. It's finally opened and I knew I had to come right away. The store is very cute inside and I love how customers can write on the walls with the pens. I think that's a very unique touch. The store only has 2 tables that you can play games on which is very fun and a definite plus if you're hanging out with friends. I ordered a total of 3 drinks which was the Oreo Milk Tea, Ube Horchata, and the Guava Blush w/ Lychee Bits and Aloe Vera. Points: * The Oreo Milk Tea was mediocre. The tea inside was more overpowering and had a bit of Oreo crumbs. It listed that there was Oreo cold foam on the drink but we didn't taste as many Oreos as we were anticipating. * Ube Horchata was decent. I enjoyed the Ube but I feel like there was no hint of Horchata whatsoever. The prescience of horchata was lacking. I was a bit disappointed with the drink. * Guava Blush is okay as well. I feel like it was refreshing and I like how it came with the lychee bits and aloe vera. Final Verdict: Solid 3.8/5. I like the interior of the store, I find it very cute and I like how it comes with the table games. There's also a claw machine in the corner of the store filled with cute plushies and even Labubus! I found the drinks decent since it didn't stick out. If I visit again, I do want to try their other signature drinks to see if those are better to enjoy since I didn't enjoy the ones I ordered as much which is okay! read more

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I was a little disappointed at the first impression...I walked in and they didn't even say hello. I walked up to place my order and he just stared at me. He didn't ask if I was ready to order or anything. Just stared at me. It was a bit uncomfortable and awkward. I placed my order and asked questions since it was my first time and he (the clerk) was just uninterested and even looked annoyed. I was a little shocked by this since my order was over 80 dollars at a boba shop for god sake hahaha. We had never been here and wanted to try everything. I am praying the food and boba is as amazing as the yelpers indicated because if not then I just blew 80 bucks for nothing. Also, the price on the board is different from what they charge on my receipt which is concerning. When I asked about it they stated it's because I was using a card to pay, but they don't list anywhere that there was a different price for cash or card. I think that definitely needs to be posted somewhere. I looked all over and didn't see that posted anywhere. The store was tiny but cute. They had seats with table tops that had video games on it. Super fun for my daughter since we were waiting over 30 minutes or more for our drinks and food. The drink had a good flavor but the boba balls were overcooked which is very disappointing. I asked for mine to be less sweet but I guess maybe with matcha horchata that's not possible. I thought the flavor was pretty good but too sweet for my liking. My daughter and husband liked their drinks. Super disappointed with the Korean corn dogs. It was definitely not the Korean corn dogs we usually get. All it had was cheese. Usually Korean corn dogs have the hot dog in the middle and cheese around it and then the cornbread around that and fried. They definitely shouldn't advertise as a Korean corn dog because it wasn't. And they charged a lot for a small lfried cheese on a stick. Super dissatisfied by that. The calamari was over 14 dollars each yet the tray small and not very full. Super expensive for the quantity given. Plus it was undercooked. They had a batter around calamari that wasn't cooked through and was almost gooey. That was not pleasant. The popcorn chicken, I am shocked at how little the serving was compared to the 14 dollars each yet price. I think I counted maybe 10-12 tiny tiny pieces of chicken that they meticulously spread out and put tons of seasoning to make it appear to be more hahaha Wow! This place is a total rip off. The one GOOD thing about this place was that everything was made to order. They didn't have fried calamari or chicken lying around under a heat lamp. The food was all made once it was ordered which was the cause for the long wait time. I don't mind waiting when it's made to order and hot. I was really hoping it would be amazing! Had been craving calamari. Oh well. I guess it ended up being a waste of 85 dollars. That's unfortunate!!! read more

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So happy to have a boba place open up nearby! This was my first time going and I was really excited to try it. My usual go-to at any boba place is brown sugar, so I decided to go with that for my first drink. Overall, I found it tasty and the boba was warm and fresh! They have a strawberry matcha drink that looks really good so I think I'll try that next. The inside of the shop was cute and clean. They have big chalk board walls that you can write on. My friends and I also really liked their free digital game tables. We ended up hanging out with our drinks and playing a round of CandyLand and Scrabble. Excited to try this place again! read more

Boba Pub - #1 Brown Sugar (Boba) - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Love the strawberry shortcake and cookie frappe! They reach have little bits of crunchy crumble and sooo good, even without the boba! Delicious!! It's reasonably priced and they have a loyalty program too. Friendly, fast service and our new favorite nearby boba spot! read more

Great new boba place. Drinks took a bit longer bff we to make but they've only been open a couple of weeks. Service was good and friendly. They have a couple of table top video games you can play while you wait or if you're just lounging there which is nice. Forgot to take pictures of the drinks but they were good. We got a couple of mango creams, Guava blush and honeydew electric butterfly. All were really good. Got no ice in the guava blush and honeydew electric butterfly and they didn't skimp which was great. We'll definitely be back. read more

Boba Pub - Video game table - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Good spot for boba drinks! I especially like them offering free video games to play while enjoying our order. The decor is very minimal as is the norm for this type of business. The team there was very knowledgeable and quick to fulfill our order. read more

Boba Pub - Matcha Strawberry Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I enjoyed my lychee-licous tea with lychee jelly and lychee bits with added crystal jelly. Super refreshing. I got 25% less sweet which was the perfect sweetness for those who favor less sweet drinks. I love how the have two sets of the free game arcades. I'd love to come back and try their other drinks. Also they have a drink called 6-7 matcha which is HILARIOUS! read more

A new place for us, will definitely come back and try more things. Kids really like strawberry smoothie and the tiger tea. I like the mango passionfruit tea. read more

Boba Pub - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Such a cute little place to grab boba! My husband and I wanted boba (we are always craving boba). We like trying new places especially if it seems like a small business. This was out of our way but glad we made the drive.We try to support those places the most. The service was great and the people were kind. We got a brown sugar boba and a honeydew cream with popping boba. Both really good. It was on the sweeter size so be aware. The names of the cup sizes were really cute, frenchie (small) and husky (large). read more

I ordered the signature milk tea, and I was surprised the color of the drink was very dark. The drink also had a bitter taste. I noticed customers can add flavors to their drinks. Maybe the flavor is their specialty. Overall, its an ok boba place. I've had better at locations. read more

Per birthday boy request; the kids wanted to come back to Boba pub! They love the drinks, and I have to get the popcorn chicken. Juicy, crunchy, and spicyyy The kids love the environment. Very family friendly with game tables, claw machine that actually works, and their drawing board is a hit! The employee, Jenny was very sweet, patient, and welcoming with all the kids. Definitely will be back! read more

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I had got a jasmine milk tea and I hated it, it had a really strong tea flavor and nothing else, not much milk or sugar. But maybe that was just preference. The oreo coffee my friend got was good though!! It was kinda small. The area looks nice and there was a table to play games! The servers were nice too. Not sure if I'd come back... read more

Boba Pub - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Boba Pub opened not too long ago and I've already been here multiple times! It's an adorable boba shop tucked away in a small plaza/strip mall. Parking can be a little tricky but definitely not impossible. I have tried their mangonada and matcha latte with oat milk. The matcha latte is on the bitter end and not too sweet, which was nice in my opinion. Mangonada is delicious and rich in flavor. I love the refreshing mango slushy consistency. I introduced this drink to my mom and she's in love! It satisfies mangonada cravings. There's a cute claw machine inside the store with labubus occasionally. The store also has cool tables that you can play games on and I believe this place is pet friendly too. Drinks come out fast and cashier was helpful when I didn't know what to order the first time I came here. I'll come back again just to get their mangonada read more

Boba Pub - #16 Mangonada - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Over steeped, tea was astringent. Seems like the fundamental sin you would not want to make as a professional tea house. Hopefully others have a better experience read more

Boba Pub is the BEST thing that's ever opened in South San Jose! I come here every single week and it just keeps getting better. The magonada is out of this world. My family and I love it so much, super refreshing, packed with flavor, and always hits the spot. The calamari is perfectly crispy and seasoned, seriously addictive! And I have to give a special shoutout to Zane. He is so sweet, welcoming, and always goes out of his way to make customers feel appreciated. You can tell he genuinely cares and it makes every visit even more enjoyable. Everyone at Boba Pub is filled with kindness and has great energy it is a huge part of what makes Boba Pub feel like a community spot, not just a place to grab a drink. If you haven't been yet, you're missing out. Boba Pub is a must-visit, I recommend it to everyone! read more

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I had such a great experience at Boba Pub! I ordered the Guava Blush, my sister got the Mango Passion, and my other sister had the Brown Sugar Boba. All of our drinks were made super quickly and effortlessly, we were honestly impressed by how fast and smooth the service was. The Guava Blush wasnt too sweet, which I personally loved. My sisters enjoyed their drinks too. The flavors were spot-on and refreshing. The shop itself is adorable, with cozy seating and a really fun, welcoming vibe. There are two interactive tables where you can play games like Connect Four, plus a claw machine filled with cute Labubu plushies. One of my favorite parts was the chalk wall where you can write or draw with paint markers, such a fun and creative touch! What truly made the visit even better was the amazing service from Emily, Jayden, and Kaylee. They were friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. Can't wait to come back again, definitely a new favorite spot! read more

Boba Pub - Our yummy delicious drinks - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Great new boba spot, fast and friendly service. Bobas nice and chewy and they have all sorts of toppings and flavors. Keep in mind you can park in the osh lot across the street if the lot is really full. read more

10/10 Drinks were very good. I got ube horchata, my friend got the Oreo milk tea i believe. 10/10 bomb. Get the large cup !

Came in for a quick sip with my son today. He ran out the restroom scared because there was a dead roach in there. We didn't want to make a big fuss over it, so we left and tossed our drinks. They may need a little pest control treatment. read more

Boba Pub - Roach in bathroom - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Underrated boba spot! They have a ton of options for drinks with many customization options, made easy to order with a kiosk. Location is a bit small, not really a sit down and drink area, but if you do, they have a claw machine with a touch screen table to play games. Would go again! read more

Service was great. My drink was really yummy! I ordered the Dirty Taro. I really wanted to try their Dirty Horchata but most drinks are premade and aren't able to be nondairy or made with oatmilk or any other kind of milk. Wish there were more options for us lactose intolerant peeps that want caffeinated tea/coffee. Other than that, love the vibes! I'll be back another time to try something else, maybe a fruity drink. Thank you!!! read more

Boba Pub - Dirty Taro - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

With so many boba cafes that comes and goes Boba Pub is a real eye-opener just open last month located in a very busy shopping mall right off Cottle Road. Bro and I came by on Friday morning right before the lunch crowd and parking fills up very quickly. Upon entry the interior is not as spacious with limited seating, but unlike other boba cafe here they have an electronic game board shown on my video clip a definite hit with kids and adults never a dull moment. Placing an order is a so easy a self-service kiosk is a common feature rather than paying in cash I chose #9 Blue raspberry lemonade (lemon slice) less ice 25% less sweetness Bro chose the signature iced tea less ice 25% less sweetness both price at $5.99 a dollar more than the regular size and they have an extensive menu list comprised of milk/fruit tea, along with smoothies, matcha, sushies and toppings of your choice only thing missing are snacks and appertizers. Iced drinks are cheaper and they have a refreshing taste not too sweet nor was it bland yet very flavorable. The gentleman that runs this place is cool and very efficient would definitely be back. read more

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A small, cozy boba spot with a clean and simple menu--not overwhelming at all. The staff was super friendly and attentive. I tried the ube horchata, and it was phenomenal! Will definitely come back again when I'm in South San Jose. read more

Boba Pub - Ube Horchata - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Been buying boba from this place for a while now and never had problems with their drinks. Unfortunately their avocado smoothie did not taste like avocado. If you look at the picture attached, the color of the drink is very light green. The taste is also very bland. I called the store and they said that they followed the recipe. Staff I talked to offered to replace the drink. Great customer service! read more

So happy that the most adorable, small owned boba shop has opened in South San Jose! You can place your order at the kiosk or with their warm and welcoming staff. Their small, iced drinks are just $4.99, while large ones are only $5.99--probably the best deal in town. I tried their signature strawberry shortcake and peach smoothie, and both were amazing. Can't wait to return and explore more of their menu! read more

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Their drinks are good with quick and good customer service. We get them often when we take our daughter to her ballet school next door.

Came here on a Monday night. It was quaint and had a chill and low friction vibe. Staff were kind and helpful. Took the time to recommend what would best suit my taste for my first visit. Really appreciate the level of attentiveness. Recommended. read more

We are so happy that this place is now open. Come support a new local small business. My daughter and wife love boba drinks. So far we have tried the strawberry's n cream smoothie (daughter loved it) and the peach iced tea. Both were delicious. They have two small gaming tables for the kids to play on and the sign says pet friendly. Come check it out! We will be back. read more

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First time at Boba Pub and I was met with the friendliest service! The ambience is cute and friendly, and they have tons of food options. We will definitely be back! read more

The environment in this place is so cute definitely a must try. I got the brown sugar boba and it was perfectly sweet highly recommend

Was craving boba and this was the closest place nearby. I got the cookie frappe and it was mid, 6/10

Always something wrong with the drink. Its not terrible, and the service is nice enough. Today, thai tea had 0 sweetner in it, extremely watery too. Im not sure how it looks so orange without any sort of flavor? Threw it out, not worth the time to go back and get it fixed. At best the drinks are decent. read more

Wish this place was good, but our drinks were more watered down. We tried both a fruit tea and milk tea but they both didnt taste as expected. read more