This place was cute and the drinks were good. My husband got the Passionfruit & Watermelon Green…read moreTea 30% sweetness and it was still pretty sweet (can't imagine what 100% sweetness would taste like), but the flavors were so refreshing and delicious! I ordered the Uji Strawberry Matcha Latte (half sweet), and it was perfect. I'm pretty picky with my matcha, but this place hit the mark. Thanks for the great and speedy service you guys!

I didn't expect Santa Cruz to have such good boba, but I was proven wrong. I tried boba here back…read morein 2020, and it was not good, but the boba scene has since improved with the addition of the UMe franchise to the beachfront area. I came to Santa Cruz with friends over the long weekend for a day trip and neglected to get my caffeine fix until late in the afternoon by which time I had a headache. It's embarrassing how dependent I am on my daily tea, but as soon as I picked up my passionfruit tea with boba and lychee jelly from the pick-up window and downed it, I felt 90% better. The tea is really good with perfectly chewy boba pearls and follows standard pricing despite its proximity to the beach.

Hong Kong egg waffles and Marianne's ice cream... the best!…read more If you have never had the waffles, it is worth the visit.

I wanted to love Soul Sweets but unfortunately do not. Let me set the scene…read more.. It was another 80+ degree afternoon, but no one was inside when I walked in with my kids. There were 2 people working there and behind the counter. No one greeted us. We looked at the menu and though we could have ordered at the counter, the staff didn't seem friendly like they wanted to be approached so we chose to order at the computerized kiosk! Other Yelpers said prices were average, but I thought the drinks were expensive! They start around $7 but that most do not include toppings, and each topping was $0.75. That adds up! (My go-to boba place in Santa Cruz has boba for $5.50, which includes 2 toppings, so....this seems like highway robbery.) Due to the high prices, out of three of us, we only ordered two drinks and only one of the drinks had an added topping. When they were done making the drinks, one drink had the plastic top sealed on and the other was placed on the counter. The staffer walked away. I was unsure if I should just take the drinks. They were clearly our drinks (I could see they were ours, plus we were the only customers), but it was odd the man put the drink there and walked away without saying anything! No communication, no eye contact. Nothing. After several minutes, he returned to complete the plastic cup cover sealing, and then he placed the cup in front of me. No "thank you", no "here you go", no "enjoy", nothing. It was odd. Other than the prices, the flavor of the boba was okay in flavor and chewiness, but the strawberry matcha drink had effects that, let's just say, caused someone hours of bathroom trips! We don't know if it was the milk or some other ingredient, but something was not right. Needless to say, we will not be returning to Soul Sweet. The store looked so cute in the photos, I think it had potential, but the freshness is important and price is an important factor.

Stopped by Boba Bay while visiting the beach and it was an alright experience. I will say the shop…read moreis cute and cozy with very minimal seating. Customer service was so-so, the staff person at the cashier was indifferent and apathetic, but the person making the drinks was quick and efficient. The drink menu prices were okay, although I spent $20 (including tip) for two mango boba drinks. I think they charge a little too much for toppings. The flavor of the mango passion boba was underwhelming, and I would agree with another reviewer, that the quality of the drinks needs to be improved. Honestly, I didn't really notice much mango flavor, and the drink seemed more watered down. However, I did like the texture of the actual boba and it helped improve the overall drink. Possibly worth visiting if you're nearby & really craving boba. Although, it may be best to visit another boba spot in Santa Cruz if you want a solid drink.

Server didn't seem like they wanted to be there. A quick smile and happy energy cheered them up…read more Overall good spot for a quick yummy boba, would recommend the peach oolong with boba. Personally wasnt a fan of the rainbow jelly. Small seating area with open windows, benches outside, and the beach a block away.

Good food at kengi sushi I got the the salmon maki rolls and the veggie tempura it was goodread more

I've only had the boba, but it was good as was the service and speed! What a neat little place!…read more It's a pretty small place, with only a few parking spots, so keep that in mind if you're planning to dine in.

food are super yummy.Service crew are very friendly. Place is so clean. The most favorite in this…read moreplace was the ordering system, so quick and easy to order. And food comes quick.

Noodle Time is favorite for everyone in my family - the Pho, rice plates, sesame balls, and boba…read moreare all so good! All of the little touches in this family-run restaurant are what really sets it apart: fresh sliced citrus in pitchers of ice water, relaxing Studio Ghibli-vibe music, lovely little salad with house made dressing included with the rice plates, always clean and cozy. A gem.

My favorite place to get boba and crepes in santa cruz county!! the quality is consistent and the…read morestorefront is nicely decorated. The owners are very kind and friendly as well. I love supporting this small business :D

We stopped by here for a quick snack to hold us over for dinner and the crepes were pretty dang…read moregood. They really pack in the strawberries. I had the nutella and PB mix and it was good. Service and price were right on!

Folks need to take a step back and realize that we're talking about an eatery on a college campus-…read moregotta cut it some slack. For the few times I've eaten here and gotten boba during meetings, I have to say that I've enjoyed my experiences and considering the slugs lucky to have a spot like Iveta. There are two sections to the restaurant- one which focuses on actual food and the other a cafe that serves boba and beer, two of my favorite things. My take on the boba is that it gets the job done. It's nothing special and the boba pearls are not the best, but if you're craving some, then they are totally fine. Plus, their catering staff is great and are able to accommodate large boba orders if needed. As for the food, I got a chance to try their poke bowl which is incredibly massive. I'm used to ordering poke from other college campuses that come in very small portions, so the fact that they load you up here is great. Only gripes are that they don't add more toppings vs. the rice ratio in the bowl, and you aren't able to order just toppings as a side. My colleague wanted just seaweed salad but they had no way of ringing it up. Overall, Iveta is a solid campus eatery for students and one that I see myself stopping by again, if at least to get my boba cravings out of the way.

The scones are superb! Breakfast sandwiches are not bad,…read moreeither The coffee is decent. I think they use Illy brand,

The best Molly Tea in the Bay Area. I know they are all Molly Tea, but having tried different…read morelocations, this one has consistently delivered perfect drinks each time. Of their drinks on the menu, white champaca, white champaca oolong, dancong, white champaca matcha are the top drinks I cycle through. Although they recommend 70%, I actually prefer 30% sweetness, less ice. Truly brings out the tea flavor. This location had a new drink Camellia during the LNY. However, I have not seen it on the menu since March. Hopefully they'll bring it back. They now have order online via their website (chowbus), and I recently learned that they have an app. This makes ordering drinks at this location easy since it is located in corner strip mall with minimal parking.

First West Coast Molly Tea Location!…read more Molly Tea in Sunnyvale is located in the spot that used to be a Happy Lemon. Parking: Free, but limited in the complex Service: Decent and friendly Molly Tea started in Shenzhen, China, in 2020 and is known for its jasmine tea and Chinese tea flavors. The Sunnyvale location opened in late 2024 as its first West Coast location, there was a crazy long line that I witnessed during opening week. Molly Tea recently got into some legal trouble with Louis Vuitton in China over its four-petal floral logo. LV won the case, and Molly Tea was ordered to pay about RMB 10.3 million. Molly Tea plans to appeal. Anyway, I actually really like the tea here. The jasmine flavor comes through nicely, and I like that the sweetness isn't overpowering. Definitely a nice milk tea spot in Sunnyvale!

One of my go-to spots for matcha! Been going ever since the soft opening of this location. Drinks…read moreand service have always been consistent. Double Matcha, Matcha Einspanner, and the Black Sesame Matcha Einspanner are all really good! Strong matcha taste with the right amount of milk. Nice chill vibes inside, although there is pretty limited seating.

I love a good strawberry matcha, especially being able to customize it with dairy free milk so I…read morewas excited to try Cere Tea! The line was long due to the weekend, but went by fairly quickly given you order on a touch screen. I had some questions and was able to grab someone making drinks to quickly answer them. There was a a strawberry matcha with strawberry foam on the counter for pick up that looked insane but there was no way to sub out the dairy in the foam (crying in allergies) so I got the oat milk strawberry matcha. It was a little watery and the strawberries were a tad syrupy but overall had great flavor. Easy to order and tables always open up to wait for your drink. Probably not a great place to plan to hang out with your drink through given it's a tad small inside and crowded! Excited to come back and try more drinks!

So good. The pho Is the best in Santa Cruz, the service is…read moreamazing and the ambiance is to die for!

Update on food other than sandwiches and appetizers-…read more Wow! Fantastic, authentic, I will reiterate unapologetically authentic- umami, flavors, textures. Pad Thai was well seasoned with umami flavors of fish sauce/dried shrimp, sugar and tamarind. Lots of peanuts and sambal chili paste, pressed tofu. Now that's how you make legit pad Thai. Salt and pepper fish - crispy well seasoned with white pepper, garlic, basil leaves, jalapeños and perfectly cooked onions and peppers. Pro-tip: if you are okay with fish sauce ask for a small bowl of Nuoc mam and pour over your rice. You will thank me later.