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    3.4 (197 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM

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    Melon slush
    Sienna B.

    Hey Bobaloca! Why is your employee working in the heat, with no AC running?! Cheap. Go figure since the powder used for your drinks is so low grade! Why is Midori melon slush NEON GREEN?! I feel like I should stop by a power plant to let them know some chemicals ended up at your store! Tastes horrible. So artificial! For over $6 I expect higher quality. New management needs new management. I wish I could give 0 stars! No lie. Your employee was great and super friendly. It's MANAGEMENT THAT NEEDS A REALITY CHECK OK!? I'd say close up shop but that kid needs a job. Don't apologize. Do better. Come on, boba drinks aren't that hard. Put in the effort or sell it to someone that cares.

    Gave it to me with no ice. Who wants hot milk tea?? Tasted terrible.
    Surya B.

    This place was terrible 10 years ago and it's still terrible today. I went to the high school down the street and my friends and I used to come here after school until I discovered the amazing boba shops in downtown. I avoided this place because I knew it was terrible but I saw the "New Management" sign so I thought after 10 years some things had to have changed. NOPE. The quality of drinks here are still horrible. I ordered a Taro Milk Tea no boba, I noticed they still use the same powder to make it so I instantly didn't have high hopes but some how this tasted worse than it did a decade ago. It literally tasted like just taro powder and milk, no sweetener. I went back inside to ask the girls working there if the drink was supposed to be sweetened. She said yes and I explained to her mine does not taste sweet at all and I would appreciate it if they could remake it. The second one did taste a tiny bit sweet but this time they gave me a drink with no ice. I NEVER ASKED FOR NO ICE. It was 100° outside and all I wanted was a refreshing taro milk tea but instead I got some lukewarm watered down crap. I couldn't even finish the drink after two sips, I just poured it down the drain and cut my losses. There is no reason to even put up a "new management" sign if the quality is still going to be 0 stars. On top of which they don't offer any other toppings other than boba. Every other boba shop I've been to has a variety of boba, jellies, and pudding. Avoid this place at all costs. You'll just be disappointed. Every boba place in downtown Riverside is 100 times better than this place and well worth the drive.

    Amara T.

    The inside is cute and has a nice ambiance. Has good service fast and efficient. I got the Jasmine Green Tea Iced which was good and refreshing but I wish they had cheese foam on the menu. I also got the Caramelized Brown Sugar Milk Tea Caramelized Brown Sugar Milk Tea with boba this was okay the flavor was there at first but quickly just became one flavor only and the boba was definitely not fresh.

    Taro Milk Tea
    Chelsy C.

    Best taro ever !! I come here all of the time. The girls are always so sweet and helpful plus they always have good music on, definitely worth stopping by!!

    Veronica P.

    Bobaloca continues to be an amazing local boba shop. I'd even go as far to say that it's now even better under new ownership. They have done a great job remodeling the interior and treating their customers with attentiveness and kindness. Their drinks are very affordable too! Very excited to continue recommending them to family and friends. Their ample indoor seating options means more boba dates!

    Honeydew milk tea
    Tina M.

    Ordered a honeydew milk tea and a chai tea coffee. It taste like watered down milk. And I got about 5 pieces of ice so my milk tea was warm.

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    8 years ago

    This is some of the best boba I have ever had! There Thai tea is so bomb! It's just a bummer they raised there prices.

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    13 years ago

    Favorite tea place in the Riverside area thus far. Get the Thai tea with extra boba!

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    10 years ago

    I'm loca for boba!! Great Thai tea! Made from scratch and brewed fresh every day! If they can make a good Thai tea then they are good!!!

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    13 years ago

    I remember when I'm there. I always get cookie and cream boba... I love it!!! I will returm when I have chance.

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    9 years ago

    Overpriced for the quantity. Some of the worst milk tea I've had. Service isn't that great. Mediocre at best.

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    8 years ago

    They are rude to me and my friends. They complain if there are people in front of boba even though there's a school Near by

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    9 years ago

    love this boba place their boba is super chewy and they never raise their prices to be too high! love love love

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    14 years ago

    i don't care for the boba balls. hah but they have the best ice coffee & ice green tea! :) come support a local mom & pops business!

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    12 years ago

    Where have you been all my life ??? I love bobaloca tapioca tea !!! , it almost makes me want to give up coffee.

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    Second visit to Juju Bar and I'm officially hooked…read more Went with the Classic Açaí Bowl and the Tiki Bowl -- both generously sized, beautifully layered, and incredibly fresh. The fruit was vibrant, the açaí perfectly balanced (not overly sweet), and every bite felt clean and refreshing -- exactly what you want after a Sunday morning 8-mile walk. Service was friendly and efficient, and the wait was minimal. If I lived closer, this would easily be part of my weekly routine.

    Juju Bar is hands down one of the best juice spots I've visited. From the moment you walk in, the…read moreplace feels clean, bright, and welcoming. The atmosphere is calm and open, which makes it a great spot whether you're stopping in quickly or hanging out for a bit. What really stands out is the huge variety of juices they offer. There are so many different options that it's actually hard to choose just one. Everything tastes incredibly fresh, and you can tell they're using quality ingredients. It's also nice being able to see the juices being made right in front of you, it adds to the whole experience and makes you feel confident about what you're drinking. Overall, Juju Bar does a great job all across the board. Great juice selection, fresh ingredients, and a clean, welcoming environment. Definitely a place I'll be coming back to whenever I'm craving a good fresh juice.

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    I just ate the most glorious tuna sandwhich of my life. Not only was it inexpensive (5.99) but it…read morechanged my life. I won't be able to go back to who I was 10 minutes ago before I ate that piece of poetry. The dill in the tuna complemented the salty and fish essence of said tuna, and brought refreshment not only to my mouth but to my soul and whole body in this monstrous heat. The lettuce was crunchy yet silky and the tomato was sweet and perfectly ripe yet still could hold its shape and didn't fall out at all. For how packed the sandwich was I was very impressed with how well it held up between the multi grain bread. I feel renewed and redeemed after eating that #4 tuna sandwhich. As I took my first bite, "oh yeah" but Steve lacy played in my car stereo, and instead of feeling like a chud loser for eating alone, I felt like a girl who was going to be okay- I saw light at the end of the tunnel, the wind felt cooler, I could see past the smog and the sky cleared up. It was as if God had intervened and blessed me with not only the best sandwich of my life but the hope that things will be okay and life is beautiful and whimsical. I will forever be changed. Sprouts deli didn't just serve me a sandwich, they served me hope. Eating that sandwich was the best 10 minutes of my life and probably the closest to heaven I will get while I'm here on earth. Thank you sprouts.

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    2.7
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    Late night runs can be hit or miss... but this one? Yeah, they didn't miss…read more I grabbed an Oreo shake and a small fry, I went around 10:15pm, and everything was on point. The shake was cold, smooth, and had that perfect consistency, not one of those lazy versions where it's just ice cream with a few Oreo chunks tossed in. This was a real Oreo shake, blended right, tasting exactly how you hope it will when you order it. And the fries? Fresh. Like actually fresh. I was fully expecting them to hand me some that had been sitting under a heat lamp fighting for their life--but nope. Hot, crispy, and clearly made to order. It's the little things that make a difference, especially late at night when effort usually drops. They didn't cut corners, and it showed. Definitely coming back.

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