Updating my review because the owner reached out after my experience and the customer service has been excellent. I really appreciated the professionalism, responsiveness, and effort to make things right. While my recent visits have been disappointing, their follow-up showed they genuinely care about their customers and feedback, and that deserves recognition. for the customer service at BobaPop. ORIGINAL POST: I'm noticing some changes over the last few weeks- different cups no longer BobaPop branded. I get the same service, I'm greeted by the same kindness. I can live with new cups/branding. A huge change to me is the boba. Boba texture and flavor is important to me. It's been very different... Not the same texture I've come to know and love. At first I thought it was just old boba that had been sitting all day but even when I come first thing, it's still the same. I don't like the new stuff. read more

BoBaPoP Tea Bar - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California

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Went here with my friend on Valentines to grab their special-- the matcha was so delicious with a strong flavor. Service is also amazing with the owner being very communicative and friendly. I come here often to study since the ambience is really nice and clean. I love their drinks since it's hard to get more unique Asian flavors down here in San Marcos. Their Osmanthus tea/milk tea is my favorite!! One note is that their syrups are pretty sweet, so I recommend trying 70/50% sweetness. Love this place read more

Music too loud Chairs uncomfortable Liked the egg lights Good menu, too expensive Only plastic straws read more

This was our first visit to the San Marcos location. We hit up the Rancho Penasquitos location at least twice a week! The San Marcos location has the same vibe as the other one - clean, modern, minimalist decor that is still approachable. Same single kiosk for ordering. Same great tea menu. Different = more seating indoors, more spacious, and restroom available to customers. The production of the drinks is also done in the back instead of in front of customers. That is an interesting difference because it made the dining area maybe more serene and less loud, but it also didn't have the same high energy, with most of the employees in the back making drinks and not interacting directly with customers. We loved our drinks just as much and they also further customized my drink with my verbal request after I ordered via the kiosk. Definitely a gem to visit and we could enjoy our drinks inside with good conversation in a relaxed environment. read more

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Love stopping by here when I have time to or when I'm about to go shopping nearby. The ambiance is amazing -- a solid study spot in my opinion. The employees are always sweet, and always lets me know if my drink needs any adjustments. I always order their earl grey matcha or their Japanese brown rice milk tea. I wish this business the best, I will keep coming here! read more

BoBaPoP Tea Bar - Earl Grey Matcha! - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California

I came during their grand opening weekend, on a Friday with buy one get one free. There were quite some people there for the grand opening deal. I got a Bobapop milk tea (comes with boba) added grass jelly and add cheese foam. They were still new and the staff didn't know what she was doing. She said I couldn't have cheese foam on my milk tea. I was like are you sure? That's why it's an add on and can be added to any drink. She called her manager over and the manager said yes that's doable (well yeah, doable at every boba place) and rang me up. It's $1.25 extra. So we waited, and when I got my order, guess what? They didn't put the cheese foam on. I had to go back and told them I added cheese foam. They apologized and added the cheese foam. I get it, they are new and working out the kinks from educating staff for orders and making orders. Even though I didn't have a good experience, I'll still give them another try. The boba itself is pretty good. I got 25% sugar, which is more like 50% sugar and cheese foam was foamy and good. Hopefully they fully train staff and things run smoother next time. read more

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My daughter wanted boba so we came here since we drive past here often. As soon as you enter it is white, clean and oozed a modern minimalist vibe. You can order at the screen stand or at the counter. I wanted a live person so we placed and ordered a taro boba and I got a matcha drink. The staff was friendly and helpful. Parking was easy shared in a lot with Mama kats. We both found our drinks perfect. Taro wasn't too sweet and my Matcha had that earthy smooth taste that I love. Will definitely return. read more

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Boba Pop Tea bar got the best boba in town with lots of flavor options!!!! They even have a cute plush key chain surprise bag for purchase from different Disney or Sanrio & friends characters read more

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We stopped by to check this place out, it located in a small plaza not far from other shops and restaurants. The inside decor was very minimal, we were greeted right away and they explained what some of the popular items on the menu were. We ordered the salted cheese jasmine tea and the matcha green tea. I almost ordered their wintermelon, but I was glad I chose the jasmine tea since it's a favorite of mine and very refreshing and the salty cheese flavor was a nice surprise. The matcha green tea was light and delicious. We will be back to try out the other teas again. read more

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Steep Thoughts: Florence's Quest for (Her) Perfect Black Milk Tea Black milk tea: 1/2. This shop does offer Ceylon milk tea, but I don't like Ceylon as much as other black teas, so I got the Dong Pian Milk Tea, 50% sweet, less ice. Even though this is an oolong milk tea, it's not as floral. It's a little fruity and very mild and pleasant. Other drinks: 1/1. There's a good selection of milk teas, fruit teas, slushies, matcha, and even coffee drinks. They have a special section for drinks topped with salted cheese. Ambiance: 0.5/1. Minimal decor with a good amount of space to wait for drinks. There are only a few tables though, better suited for groups of 4-6. Service: 1/1. Order at a kiosk or at the counter. Drinks came out reasonably quickly. Total: 3.5/5 read more

Checked out Bobapop Tea Bar on a Friday afternoon and was pleasantly surprised to find easy parking and a pretty chill atmosphere -- not too crowded at all. I got the Darling Tea and the Japanese Rice Bran tea. Both were unique and refreshing, and you can tell the drinks are brewed to order, so they do take a little time. Worth the wait if you're not in a rush! The decor gave me Torotea vibes but felt a bit more minimal and spacious. The drinks themselves reminded me of Yun Tea -- quality, clean flavors, and not overly sweet. Overall, a solid spot for tea lovers. I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu! read more

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The interior is modern, minimalist and aesthetic to the eye. Of course, this is a boba tea bar so I'm expecting good drinks. I got strawberry matcha at 50% sweetness, with boba. It's refreshing! I love that they use real strawberries to make the syrup. The matcha also tastes premium; although there is a bit of fine powdery consistency, which could be fixed if it was whisked well and dissolved in hot water. The boba was also nice and chewy. Overall, I would come back. I could see myself hanging out with my friends or even study here. I saw there's a Wi-Fi password card on the cashier counter. read more

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I've been waiting for this new local boba shop to open!! Very clean and aesthetic interior, especially for the area! They definitely know their teas, I was provided info about tea sources and flavor profiles. They even have tea samples for you to smell. I worked at a boba shop before, so I know this place is really putting in the effort because they freshly make their boba every hour and brew the tea upon order (which is really uncommon for chains). They bring different menu offerings from the other boba shops in the area, and am pleased to support since they're a local chain :) Parking lot has tons of space. Lots of outlets and big table space. One of the only cafes in the area that I think is both aesthetically pleasing and convenient for studying/working. read more

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Decided to stop by and try this new boba place in San Marcos. Located in the same strip mall as Mama Kats. Thankfully, we went on a Sunday and Mama Kats was already closed or else parking would be rough. We walked in and were immediately greeted. The place has minimalist look, whites and grays. Very clean & pristine. The menu is on the wall to the right of the front counter. When we decided, the employee who took our order kindly explained our options and was really helpful. We ordered an Avomango and a Mango Cloud and both were excellent! Just the perfect amount of sweetness (and could've adjusted but glad we didn't). Definitely quality ingredients here. Please open a place in Carlsbad! Until then, we'll be stopping by when we're in the area! read more

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New location opened up in San Marcos. Can't wait to try more of their other drinks. Very nice and spacious place. Calm and not much foot traffic yet since we came earlier in the day. It wasn't super obvious that they were open during the day until we checked yelp for their hours. Hopefully they have a Google location soon. Employees are very friendly. Boba is chewy. Tea feels a little watered down, but I'll need to try more things on their menu to see. Overall, this will be one of my go-to favorites in North County! read more

BoBaPoP Tea Bar - Japanese rice milk tea (green tea based) with boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California

Soft opening. The ambience is perfect for working or studying, new renovations are well done. Customer service is excellent, the entire team is friendly, professional, and fast. The boba itself is well cooked and perfectly sweetened. We ordered Flower (camellia) Green Milk Tea 4/5 Delicate and light tea flavor, extremely floral Roasted Oolong Milk Tea 4/5 I expected a bit more of the roasted flavor, but otherwise very good. Next time, I would also try the Japanese Brown Rice Milk Tea and they also have Viet Coffee. read more

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Mango green tea had fresh fruit and tasted naturally sweet. For the ube matcha, you can taste the ube foam ! Wish it wasn't so pricey but the ambiance is minimalist and aesthetically pleasing. If I was closer I would definitely come to get work done as they have free wifi and outlets here. Limited seating though if they get busy. Friendly service ! They have a self service tablet to order if you want ! read more

BoBaPoP Tea Bar - Mango green tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California

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Loved their drinks, especially their Japanese brown roasted rice milk tea or the tea itself. Their other classics are great also. Glad to have them as an option vs other boba places with similar tasting flavors. Their teas do not taste artificial either, which I appreciate. Wish they were closer to me and the opened a bit earlier in the day, but all is good! read more

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Absolutely loved this drink! I have Omanthus milk tea "no ice" which was perfectly smooth and creamy, not too sweet -- just the right balance. The flavor really stood out, rich and refreshing. The cup design is super cute and gives off chill, trendy vibes. I got mine at night, and it made my drive feel extra cozy. Definitely one of my go-to drinks from now on! Service was awesome read more

BoBaPoP Tea Bar - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California

Cute minimalistic boba place with an area to sit and study or hang out with friends! The service was fast, and the staff were nice! The coffee was super good and strong, the matcha was good as well! Good boba place to come to. read more

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Very good tea! Try the mint one. Really nice owner and staff. Relaxing environment. Highly recommended!

This is a new boba spot in North County so I was excited to try it out! Serenitea used to be located here. The interior is simple, yet I enjoyed the modern design. The menu is extremely small and lacking color. I hope they upgrade it soon! The owner was friendly. I got the strawberry matcha with boba and my brother got the jasmine milk tea with boba. The boba was good and had a nice chewiness to it. I didn't really enjoy my strawberry matcha. The matcha was legit. I just feel like the flavors of the strawberry overpowered the matcha. The Jasmine milk tea was good, but nothing special. FYI, there is no public restroom. You can sign up for rewards and earn points to get $5 off. I would come back here to try a different drink and add some more toppings! read more

BoBaPoP Tea Bar - Strawberry Matcha and Jasmine Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California

A review only for the drinks: This is not the first time that Ive been here and the drinks are too sweet even at 30%. For a boba spot that has a bunch of tea descriptions, I cannot taste the tea at all. It is super sweet and taste like it is gentrified. I really liked this place before but for some reason, the drinks got so much sweeter. There are some times where I will go in and the tea is too frgrant so they mask it with the sweetness. I will be giving this place another shot but I hope I can taste the actual tea flavors next time. read more

Friendly staff. Super quick service. We tried their Japanese Brown Rice tea and Tie Guan Yin (a type of Oolong) tea with 70% sugar and lite ice. They both tasted great, I could taste the tea flavor distinctly. The ambiance is nice and cozy. read more

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Growing up in the area, it definitely took forever for boba to slowly become accepted and commonplace. I love that they use fresh milk in their drinks, and it's great that a new place has popped up in the area so there are more options to choose from! read more

I'm so glad this location opened! I ventured to the RB location often but not as close to me as this one. Located next to the Mama Kats! Parking is limited but if you're local you know that's always been an issue here. There's street parking down the way so just keep an eye out. Clean and viby inside. Outlets along the bench seating which is great. I shall be getting some work done here in the future. Today we ordered a STRAWBERRY MATCHA W/BOBA & SEA SALT FOAM and a DARLING MILK TEA W/CREME BRULEE with no sugar adjustments. Just as suspected, the quality of taste was just as good as their first location. STRAWBERRY MATCHA: a well balanced matcha. Not too sweet! Strawberry puree wasn't too tart but fresh! No graininess. Boba was perfectly cooked as well! DARLING MILK TEA: I love me a place that has green tea options. Never tried this one before but I'm so glad I did! This tastes exactly like Fruit Loop milk! Idk how else to explain it but it was so good! Mixed with the creme brulee added a light sweetness. The tea was a light floral profile with no bitter after taste. Was great! Will probably order this one often. Overall yea, another very solid boba spot. Staff was helpful and informative too! read more

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Paid by card. BoBaPoP is located in a plaza and offers a lot of plaza parking. I went here on a Friday afternoon and was able to order right away. The cashier was friendly and the store was clean. I was very happy at their drink selection and topping choices. (You can smell each tea option at the counter.) I got the Tie Guan milk tea with boba, 0 sugar, and was very happy with my choice. (Good quality tea, not the powder kind) I would definitely recommend this place and will go back. read more

The place was sleek and charming! Everyone was so link and the gentleman at the front who helped us through the menu was so kind! My partner and I shared the sunrise boba tea and it was perfectly refreshing, fruity, and had fun colors too! read more

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Can't recommend this place enough. Didn't know what to get the gentleman at the counter, I believe his name is Kenneth, went over the menu with me. I said I like Thai tea and he said that was one of their staples so I went with that. He asked if I wanted to change the sweetness level which is great because sometimes it can be too sweet. The drink was delicious and well balanced. Inside was clean and decor was simple but nice. I'm excited there is a good boba place close to home! read more

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BOBAPOP IN SAN MARCOS??? WE CHEERED This place is a staple for me to the point that I used to drive down to the Ranco Penasquitos location way too often just to get my boba fix. I love their lychee oolong fruit tea and their japanese brown rice milk tea soooo much. Their toppings are also fresh like their boba and egg pudding. This place is newer but they are definitely becoming a staple in the community! From their top notch service, plenty of parking (when Mama Kat's isn't open), and spaces to hang out and study, I hope BoBaPoP thrives in San Marcos!! read more

Their boba drinks are top notch! Fresh teas are delicious I'd recommend any of their salt cheese drinks also. Service is very friendly and because they're still training (i think?) they take some time to get their drinks out, but the drinks are delicious and worth the wait! I have been here a few times and On average my order of 2 drinks take about 20 minutes to come out! read more

Best matcha in north county. There's a self serve kiosk inside but you can also order at the counter. It's extremely clean inside and the vibe inside is calm but inviting. We tried the guava green tea and the strawberry matcha latte. You can customize the sweetness levels. Guava tea is refreshing and delicious. The strawberry matcha latte was the best strawberry matcha latte I've had. The strawberry is fresh--not some artificial flavor and you can tell this shop cares about quality. Will be coming back! read more

BoBaPoP Tea Bar - Guava green tea, strawberry matcha latte was - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California

Guys if you haven't been here yet... you're missing out. The Honey Brown Rice Milk Tea is so so good. I honestly crave it randomly throughout the day. The quality is consistent and I have yet to have a single critique. This is so rare for me! If you want something sweet or refreshing and light, BoBaPoP is the spot. The workers and owner are really kind as well. read more

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My barista was Katelynn! She was really informative, provided detailed informative answers regarding flavors, ingredients and the add-ins. We ordered five different types! Thank you Katelynn! read more

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Cute new boba spot in San Marcos - I got the Tie Guan Yin milk tea with lactose free milk. I like that they have tea canisters you can smell each tea before ordering! My drink ended up being really nice I've been looking for a bold & smooth tea flavor and they def delivered with the tea I went with. Would come back :) read more

BoBaPoP Tea Bar - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California

I've been here twice since it opened and I love their coffee drinks. It goes so well with coffee jelly, I definitely recommend it. The service was also very quick; I placed an Uber eats order and it was completed by the time I came to pick up. It's right next to mama Kats, so I would definitely be tempted to get a coffee drink here instead of mama Kats for brunch! read more

I've been coming here since they've opened and hands down my favorite place to get high quality milk tea! It's a place needed after the over saturation boba chains. Even with reliable popular chains like Dings and Kung Fu Tea close by, I still prefer their boba. For me, you can really taste the quality of the tea. They have displays of the tea infront of the register you can smell. The owners are always excited and present and really love and care about this business. I tend to favor standard milk tea and matcha lattes. In their BobaPOP milk tea, they use Ceylon tea and it's just so so good and creamy. They have cheese foam and their boba is always perfect. They have a kiosk also inside to browse if you don't want to order with someone. I also REALLY recommend all their matcha milk teas. I always love matcha latte with oat milk. Worth coming in for. It's a small business, that is usually quiet in a bit busy area. Great place to work quietly if you need a place to chill and work (yes they have wifi!) Or just have intimate conversation. Overall, I hope this place stays for a long time. You can't go wrong with anything here. Just try it once and you know you're getting a real quality drink. read more

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Cute spot, not a lot of tables, but great place to catch up with a friend. Milk tea is great! read more

This is the spot you need to try. Definitely do get the Japanese brown rice milk tea. I highly recommend it.

Came in during their grand opening and I'm so glad I did! The space is beautiful--super clean, modern, and welcoming. It's a great spot to relax or catch up with friends. I ordered the Tie Guan Yin Fresh Tea with 70% sweetness, normal ice, and black pearls. It was perfect--smooth, aromatic, and not overly sweet. The boba was fresh and chewy, just the way I like it! The staff were friendly and efficient, even with a line forming from the opening buzz. You can tell they care about quality and customer experience. Definitely a new go-to boba spot in San Marcos! Can't wait to come back and try more drinks. If you haven't checked them out yet, now's the time! read more

BoBaPoP Tea Bar - Tie Guan Yin Fresh Tea at 70% sweetness - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California