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    Bobalicious

    3.8 (676 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    spicy popcorn chicken
    Elle T.

    we got a popcorn chicken which came w ranch. the flavor was good, you could rly taste the five spice. even tho we got a spicy level (which was surprisingly hot - in a good way, but we'll prob get a medium next time), the flavor still came thru. the basil was at the bottom - it wasn't whole leaves but it had a taste we liked, almost like tea. i will say some of the chicken pieces were a bit chewy, shaped long instead of bite-sized. but overall they hit the spot & we'd def come back :)

    Hanna K.

    The best place for avocado shakes. They share the lot of hobby lobby so there are plenty of parking spaces available. The store is always clean and the staff are friendly. The only thing I have gotten here has been their avocado shake though. But I t is just perfect: super smooth, sweet, and freshly avocado-y! Never have any large chunks of ice in their shake, I specifically travel here just to get their avocado shake.

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    Emmett T.

    Has this bubble tea shop really been open under the same name and ownership for nearly 20 years? Bobalicious is tucked away in a narrow suite in the Village at Mira Mesa. I remember visiting this spot years ago, and I don't recall sugar cane drinks being part of the menu. Fresh cane stalks were on display at the service counter. Three menu screens listed the offerings... milk teas, slushies/smoothies, coffee, fruit teas, and two categories of special drinks. Oh, fries and popcorn chicken were available as token savory snacks. Between a banner posted next to the entrance and the presence of the sugar cane at the counter, I ordered a regular size CocoCane Juice which was coconut flavored sugar cane juice. The cost was $6.50, however if you wanted less ice, there was a $0.50 surcharge because more stalks would need to be extracted for additional liquid to compensate for the reduced ice level. The coconut taste wasn't as strong as I had expected, but the natural sweetness of the sugar cane was prominent. Several small tables were available for inside seating along with a couple out front on the sidewalk. I found the ambiance to be sterile, almost industrial, compared to the newer shops which proliferate every month in the SD area. Overall, I gave a 3.5 star rating for my drink and visit to Bobalicious.

    Taro cookies ($7.50): too sweet
    Grace L.

    I got the taro cookies ($7.50) because it was one of the Bobalicious specials. I usually love taro, but this drink ended up being way too sweet for me. My friend got the avocado smoothie, and said that the texture was not what she had wanted. Also, the table was very sticky so it didn't make for a pleasant experience. My friend and I ended up taking our drinks to go because we didn't want to stay there.

    Sugarcane Juice, no ice.
    Cindy L.

    Not a complaint, but just so everyone can take a note if they don't want the same thing that happened to me happens to them. I ordered a regular size sugarcane juice with no ice because they charge an additional $0.50 if I wanted half ice instead of full ice. And what I received was basically half a cup, not even 70%, which I've encountered before at different restaurants/shops. To me this was ridiculous. I'm sure they have their reasons; but I won't ever come back here again and nor will I wish this upon the rest of y'all either.

    Katelyn P.

    I have such high hopes every time I go to Bobalicious, but I'm always left disappointed. The lychee smoothie was a major letdown -- it tasted overly artificial, with barely any lychee flavor. It was mostly ice and sugary sweetness, more like a sugar bomb than the refreshing fruit drink I was craving. The honeydew smoothie wasn't any better. It lacked the creaminess and freshness I expected and instead tasted bland and watered down. Both smoothies felt like I was drinking flavored ice, rather than an actual smoothie. The service is always friendly and welcoming, but unfortunately, the quality of the drinks has really gone downhill over the past few years. I really want to love this place, but the smoothies don't cut it.

    Albert K.

    Good boba. Comfortable seating inside. Got 50% sugar. Large is quite large compared to other boba venues. Milk teas wasn't bad. Tasted a bit like it came from powder but good 4/5.

    Oreo milk shake and sugar cane drink with coconut
    Vincent V.

    Stopped in for some dessert after dinner nearby and this place had raw sugar cane drinks, a classic Vietnamese drink. Service was quick and friendly. We took a seat inside to enjoy our drinks, atmosphere was nice and clean. Drinks were also reasonably priced as well!

    Sharon B.

    Nice little neighborhood boba shop. It's open late at night and has a friendly staff. I haven't tried their food yet but their bobas are good.

    Fair price and Supa tasty both drinks. Got sugarcane and matcha oreo smoothie. Recommend

    Good prices!

    First time here! The sugar cane juice sign outside caught my eye, and the worker inside offered me a sample--it was delicious! Then I noticed the well-organized fruit rack inside and found out it's all used for their drinks. I ended up getting a sugar cane juice and mango smoothie, and Nathan upgraded both for free since it was my first visit. Great service and super fresh drinks. I'll definitely be back!

    Lisa C.

    This place was a real disappointment. I was craving milk tea and this place was close by my home. I was surprised to see a promo for Milk Tea Mondays (free upgrade on milk tea drinks) and ordered the Oolong milk tea at 50% sweet w/ boba. Drink cost around $6.25. When the drink was given to me, it looked extremely diluted. It was pale, which you can pretty much assume there is more milk than tea in the drink. The boba was ok, it wasn't hard, but wasn't extremely soft and chewy either, and seemed like it was soaked in brown sugar so it had some flavor to it. But the drink was not bobalicious at all. When I got home, it felt like I was drinking water, with milk, and pumps of sugar. Zero tea flavor. And lots of ice in the cup to further dilute the already tasteless drink. I won't be back and don't recommend this place. Got the same drink without boba for my sis, and she agrees it just tastes like sugar. How sad.

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    I love how they make the Iced Milk tea with boba and coffee jelly. It make me sad if the pop corn chicken are not available

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    11 years ago

    Best Boba and drinks in San Diego!! I used to live close and man do I miss those days!

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    Me and my kiddo come here for delicious bobas. Great service. Great options. Def worth checking out.

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    13 years ago

    My favorite place for Boba smoothies, all the flavors I have tried so far are delicious! Highly recommend, the prices are very reasonable.

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    11 years ago

    Absolute favorite place to get boba, their strawberry poppers are my favorite I wish I knew how to make their popcorn chicken

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    Very fair prices, authentic popcorn chicken, friendly staff, best bobba out there. The popcorn chicken often runs out so make sure to call!

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    Always good, always delish! Just wish I lived closer! Great price, Great variety!

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    9 years ago

    I always go here whenever I'm in Mira Mesa. Usually get the milk tea slush, cookies n cream, and Thai tea. No complaints whatsoever.

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    A bit hidden, but it was good! We tried the chamango and it was delicious! They have a variety of different drinks to try.

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    Soooo yummy and lots to choose from. I love all the different jellies you can add. Clean and nice staff.

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