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    Bobaloca

    3.4 (194 reviews)
    Open 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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    Kaylin K.

    I've always loved boba loca. Since the new management I've been coming more and my drinks seem to taste better everytime. I feel especially lucky when the owners (husband and wife) are working and take my order because they always seem to make them perfectly sweet, perfect consistency, and just the right amount of boba and not the syrup that comes with it. They are as sweet as can be and definitely make me want to keep coming back to support the business.

    Mango and taro smoothie with boba

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    Yummmmm...... just moved in IE and I was craving for boba..... where do I go.... Yes Bobaloca! My go to place close to home!

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    2 years ago

    This is my favorite boba spot! Every thing is delicious and the servers are friendly!

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    2 years ago

    Customer service is great I love this place and it's always clean! Try the tarp it's more than amazing!!!

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    2 years ago

    Drinks are good & they have a lot of options ! Workers were nice too. They sell some snacks too now

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    4 years ago

    Ehh the boba doesn't really have flavor has a few times already and I rather just drive a few more miles out to get good tasting boba ,.

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    Such sweet staff/owners! Flavors are delicious! Will be our new boba spot in the area.

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    4 years ago

    Do not recommend the Thai Tea or the Mango drinks, they both tasted like water. Would recommend this place.

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    6 years ago

    Taro slush with boba is the absolute BEST in the area!!! The only drink I get and need. The end.

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    4 years ago

    Best Boba place in Riverside and best customer service!!! It also tasted really good. Definitely would recommend this to others!!

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    5/5 thanks to Taylor! I used to live in Riverside years ago and felt like the choice of boba and…read moretea places was very minimal and lacking. I was pleasantly surprised when driving by the area that there was a highly rated boba place I hadn't been to before. When I walked in, I was surprised by how busy it was. There was a line for the kiosk and after I ordered my drinks, the line was consistently to the door. There was a very wide selection of drinks to choose from and I appreciate them having unique flavors and twists to drink. I was contemplating between a matcha einspanner and the oksusu (corn) matcha latte. When I asked if there was a way to mix the two, Taylor was super friendly and helpful to explain how each drink was made and differed from one another and then took the time to give me options on how I could change up my drink. I ended up going with the oksusu matcha latte because the Korean in me loves corn drinks but Taylor had the barista add a rim of matcha syrup that you typically get in the einspanner. I loved the oksusu flavored foam with the little crunchy puffs. The matcha flavor was a little lighter than I typically like but still props for the unique take. My hubby got the Hokkaido milk tea. It was definitely a very sweet drink with a caramel like syrup in it which is different than how we've had Hokkaido milk tea at other boba places. If you aren't into super sweet drinks, I would recommend going lighter on the sweet level. You order through the two available kiosks here. I noticed there wasn't up to date menus on Yelp photos so I will upload the different drink options I saw through the kiosk!

    First Impression: Another new business in this spot. Interesting decor and oh - tablet ordering…read more Location: Located in the small strip plaza by del taco and canton. Parking is very limited and that lot gets very busy with people coming and going. Experience: When you walk in, the two tablets will be on the left hand side. You place your order, pay and wait to hear your name called at the pick up counter. My favorite is the creme Brule milk tea with no boba. Note: They have tables and games for you to sit, play, and enjoy.

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    You can order through their kiosk on the counter, online, or in-person. I did the online order.

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    After really liking the Krak Boba located in Westminster, my husband and I were eager to try…read moreanother of their locations. As expected, this Riverside location impressed us as well. The drinks were delicious and served in nice, sturdy cups. Matcha Storm: A dessert-style matcha slush blended with creme brulee, this drink is a cup of creamy richness. It was blended perfectly to have a smooth, but slightly granular texture without any chunkiness. Moon Princess: From the secret menu, this is a peach green tea with chewy crystal boba. I really enjoyed every element of this drink. It was surprisingly creamy and had just the right amount of sweetness. Online ordering can be done through the app - super convenient and easy. Sign up for an account in the app to earn rewards and get BOGOs. There is some seating within the store, but it only seems like a good spot for small groups.

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    The boba drinks here were tasty! I recommend getting them. They were served quickly. I wasn't too…read moremuch of a fan of the popcorn chicken. They were a bit too salty and bland at the same time.

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    Rapha Tea - Inside seating

    Inside seating

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    My Thai tea with boba

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