I've always loved the convenience of this location to grab a quick boba. Their hours are usually pretty available too which makes it ideal! I've had great teas in the past and my last visit was no exception. I recently did ask for a lychee fruit tea with lychee jelly and was asked do you mean like a milk tea, to which I responded yes. Little did I know that made my order a lychee milk tea with lychee jelly. I just assumed I was being asked to be made like a milk tea with just tea, not milk added. When I received my drink, I noticed there was milk just due to coloring and honestly just gave it a try since I was in a rush. It wasn't bad, so I just kept it and continued on with my day. My husband actually loved it, so even better and it worked out. My suggestion is just make sure to clarify your order if you truly care about your specific drink. read more

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I ordered Thai milk tea and passionfruit lemonade via Uber eats. They made these drinks with ice (I asked for no ice). The Thai tea looked creamy and had black residuals in it. They took them back and made me new ones which was nice. However it took a long time to get my order because of the mistakes. I also ordered churros. They were ok. The service was great though. The space was a decent size. There's an arcade machine, a claw machine and some tables for hanging out. I would say this is not my boba place of choice but i would go back if there's no other good boba places around. read more

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Bubble Tea has been around for a long time when Vons used to be the grocery store next to it instead of the current Aldi's. They have new management/owners. I brought my daughter and her friend to their pop-up ramen night on Thursday, 1/9/25 between 6-9pm. We had their ramen (see pic) and it was delish. The drinks were yummy! Not too sweet. My daughter's friend tried their fries and was good. Go check it out! They also do fundraisers as they already helped the MHHS music program last Spring of 2024. read more

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DO NOT BUY ANYDRINKS UNTILL THEY RESOLVE THE ISSUES!!!!! I am writing this review to share a truly unacceptable experience I had at this bubble tea shop. I ordered a boba slush and, after taking a few sips, I found a hair inside my drink. Initially, I hoped it was on the outside of the cup, but upon trying to remove it, I realized it was completely submerged inside the slush. I have pictures to confirm this. This incident is not just a minor mistake; it points to a serious and concerning lack of cleanliness. While taste can be subjective, basic hygiene is a non-negotiable standard for any food and drink establishment. Finding a hair in my drink is not only disgusting but also a potential health hazard. The owners and management of this store need to address their cleanliness standards immediately. I believe the staff needs a complete retraining on food safety and hygiene protocols. I highly recommend that food inspectors visit this location to ensure the public's safety. Until these issues are resolved, I strongly advise against purchasing drinks from this place. Please check the attached pictures and consider this experience before you decide to visit. I have attached a picture with their brand and hair both in one photo just incase if someone still needs more proofs read more

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Kinda disappointed with this place. Went in tonight at 8:30pm (they close at 9pm) and I order a large ice cream blueberry drink with boba. Girl hands me a drink that clearly doesn't look like an ice cream shake. Mind you- I've been coming here since I was 16..that's all I order lol I look at it and looks like it just an iced drink. I ask her if it had ice cream and she said yes. Big lie! (Look at picture attached) I did say well usually it looks creamy.. and she just stood there and then said "well it has dairy" I was going to tell her to remake it but it looked like she just wanted to close down (because they had everything stacked and ready to close) so I took myself to Mc Donald's to buy myself a soft served vanilla ice cream so I can add to my drink. Because I wasn't gonna drink it like this. Just bummed that she said it had ice cream but it didn't and I had to go out of my way to fix it. read more

Used to come in all the time but haven't in a while so decided to stop in with a few friends. From the moment we walked in the guy working looked absolutely miserable didn't say hi just asked what we wanted. Immediately vibes were off. The teas tasted like water.. zero flavor. So disappointing experience all together. read more

This location has been active for a while, but they just got new management and an a new owner who are both amazing. If you went in the past, please try it again! The space is great to hang out in, with a claw machine and games out on display. The drinks are great and the boba is super fresh. Please give this place a shot! read more

Really good boba and you can make it exactly how you want. The place feels relaxed with fun games and a nice vibe. Sumi was super friendly and made my order perfect! read more

Used to visit here often when my girlfriend lived in San Marcos. They were the OG of boba up in these neck of the woods. Long before the heavy hitters like Sharetea, Kung Fu, Happy Lemon and Ding Tea opened up. Still reasonably priced and clean. It's an excellent choice for boba. Found my old pic from over 20 years ago... It's still up on the wall The same playing cards and games are there too. Come back in and give this place a try. read more

Not sure what to say but never waited this long for a smoothie before. I'm still waiting for my order they have literally 1 guy in there making drinks not crowded maybe 4 people ahead of me. Drinks are coming out every 5-6 minutes. I've been waiting for over 15 minutes already and the guy is barely able to handle making one drink at a time. Not sure if he doesn't know what the heck he's doing or if he is just slow. All I know is that I'll go elsewhere from now on. Turns out he didn't see the order and ive been waiting for 29 minutes for nothing read more

My son loves boba so we've been trying new places as we travel. This place was great and the staff was fantastic about making suggestions in combinations to try. read more

What a hidden gem of a boba shop! The yummy drinks and friendly staff made my visit delightful. Sean's recommendation of the winter melon black tea boba was 10/10! We also enjoyed their popcorn chicken. Can't wait to return and explore more of their menu. The large selection of board games makes it a perfect spot to hang out with friends. I'll be back for sure! read more

Bubble Tea - Boba - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California

Great selection of drinks! The workers are nice and take their time making the drinks. Cool atmosphere with various games to sit and play with friends with and a fun toy claw machine. Highly recommend for drinks and to hang out with friends to play games. read more

I've been making it a point to try all the boba tea shops in the area and "Bubble Tea" was next on my list. I like they're open really late so you can satiate those nighttime boba cravings. The shop is your standard strip mall establishment with some comfy couches up front you can sit on while waiting for your drinks. The boba in these drinks was harder than I prefer but it was still "okay". I wouldn't go out of my way to come here again but I would get another drink if I'm in the area. Shout out to the guy who made our drinks because he was quite nice and helpful. read more

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This place was lovely, affordable prices, lots of variety in flavors, super nice staff. The owner was the one who helped us out and explained the flavors and what the drinks were. The photos around the restaurant were so cute it was like stepping into a Time Capsule. Definitely a cool place to hang out with friends while enjoying really good drinks. The raro Ice cream shake with boba was 10/10. read more

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We've been customers for 5+ years and are always excited to stop by for an Almond Snow Slush with boba it's our favorite! The inside looks newly painted and remodeled. They accept Apple Pay & have a rewards program linked to your phone number. Highly recommend this family owned boba shop! read more

Bubble Tea - Menu board - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California

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Came here and ordered your plain-old milk tea with boba. I went in with already low expectations because I knew this wasn't Convoy. But oh boy... this was really bad LOL.... The boba tasted old and stale. The milk tea was extremely watery and tasteless of any tea or milk. My boyfriend and I wholeheartedly agreed that we'd never come back again. The guy working here was super nice though. But good service won't make up for that terrible drink we ordered :( There are so many decent boba places that have opened up recently in north county, do yourself a favor and go to those spots instead. read more

Used to love this place but it seems the owners changed. The drink formulas are completely different and seems like it's no longer a mom and pops shop really sad and disappointing. read more

Service was great! Employees here are extremely nice and their recommendations were amazing!

I'm very surprised at the negative reviews for this place. I've been going to Bubble Tea for close to 15 years and have never had a bad experience. The staff is always very friendly and the boba drinks I get are delicious. I usually get a banana/strawberry shake with boba or some other combination of flavors and I've never had a complaint! Since I've been coming here for half my life it's definitely a nostalgic place for me. I'll be a loyal customer of this business for as long as possible. read more

Okay go ahead and gasp. I am a foodie that has never tried boba until now. ((GASP)) well I took a crew with me to this location. We each tried a different flavor, peach, rose, mango and strawberry. I went with mango because I like all things flavored with that so if I didnt like it I would at least go out with a taste that I prefer. The location itself is in a shopping center area so it was small and quiet when we went in. One guy was working, and he messed up the order. It was no big deal he just made it right. Two out of the four of us now love boba. The other two including myself thinks it just A OK. I dont get the hype of those lil chewy balls. Maybe I am lame, but this is just ok and will be a once in a great while treat. read more

Bubble Tea - Mango boba - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California

My kids got the smoothie mix with boba, I got Taro tea with boba. I would give the drink itself 3 stars because it was WAY too sweet. Almost like some sort of fake syrup is added to the smoothie that overpowered the fruit taste. My taro milk tea was perfectly sweetened and super yummy. I gave it 4 stars because the owner (I think) and her husband were very sweet. They were open late on NY day as one of the only places serving tea. read more

Bubble Tea - Taro Milk Tea: Although they dont serve lavender and I was bummed, they did have yummy taro milk tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California

Omg my favorite Boba place ever! I always get the coconut slushy with extra boba, so delicious. Plus their service is always great! Thank you so much! read more

Bubble Tea - Coconut slushy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California

I love this place, very friendly and nice service, and some of them know my order by heart. They have a wide variety of flavor options. But a little expensive at $3 to $6 depending on size, style, flavor and add ins. Great tasting bubble tea with boba, and a punch card so when you by 10 you get 1 small single boba free. My only gripe is if you always by large with double boba that is what you should get as your free one, not a small single boba. They do charge an extra $.50 to use a card, so bring cash. Snow smoothie, Icy Slush, and Ice cream shake are some of the bubble tea options. read more

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I used to come here all the time, but now their boba DOES NOT taste like boba!!! Boba is supposed to be bouncy and chewy, and their boba is mushy and dissolves in your mouth right away! I'm really disappointed! When it's a boba place, boba shouldn't be the thing you cut costs on!!! There are sooooo many other decent boba places around the area!! DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY HERE!! read more

Not sure why all of the sudden there's a bunch of mixed reviews, but I can say that no matter how many boba shops open up near this, they do not compare. This will forever be my go to spot for a wide variety of fruity flavors. I can say that their services has always been really good too! They have never messed up an order or treated me rudely. read more

Was in the neighborhood so I stopped in. Sorely disappointed. Boba is hard and chewy should have realized I made a mistake when there was literally no one else in or around. read more

You get the option of choosing green or black tea with your flavored milk teas. Never had that option before, but I liked having that option. I got taro milk tea (black) with boba. It was really good. Sweeter than I normally like, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. The pearls had a great texture and consistency. The place is pretty small and looks like a 1 man shop but the service was friendly. Note that they charge 25c if you use a credit/debit card. I probably wouldn't make this my go-to boba place, but it's a good option when I'm in the area. read more

Ordered a cantoloupe slush and it was way too sweet I had to throw it away (wasted $6) yes it's the worst boba spot I ever tried hands down. The guy that made me drink was really nice though read more

Stopped by to fill a late-night boba craving a few nights ago, and I thought this was the only place open (a certain national chain had a soft opening). Bubble Tea isn't anything to rave about, nor is it particularly bad. Service was lackluster, there was one employee at the time, who, despite having three drink orders to fill for two customers, stepped out from behind the counter to chat with a customer about rap artists. The drinks are "meh." Another reviewer noted the mushy texture of the boba, and they were right. The tapioca pearls had little bite; you could have no teeth and chew them with just gums. The tea didn't seem fresh, and had a strange aftertaste. Though my late-night craving was fulfilled, a more consistent national chain just had their grand opening two miles away, and are almost open as late as Bubble Tea. I won't be returning to this location any time soon. read more

I wouldn't even give this place a star, but am required to. It is so dirty and the actual boba is stale. I kept this to myself at first. However, a friend came to me and asked if I ever been here. As we talked she told me, it was so disgusting and the boba was old. I agreed completely. I wont be going here again. read more

DO NOT EAT HERE this is sad to make a review but I just had too. This was absolutely Gross

My go to boba shop for late night boba-ing. Good prices, great selection, good flavor. Yall are doing it right. Being back the popping boba, its my favorite. Always get a peach blueberry milk tea with boba. Never can go wrong. Thanks for being the homies and staying open late all the time. read more

I love this place because of the flavors they offer and I used to go here for over 10 years now and one of my favorite is their popcorn chicken. But seriously this is ridiculous. I pay 5.75 for this? Review the picture. Not worth the money you pay for anymore. It used to be full. read more

Bubble Tea - This is my popcorn chicken order that I paid $5.75 for. Not cool at all. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California

One of the only places in North County to get boba tea drinks. Unfortunately. Because their drinks are OK but Inside needs to be updated.. BADLY! It's dirty and old inside. They sell odd food as well like pig grinds, etc. read more

Mom and pop kind of place that turns out a decent product. The environment is lacking though. If I wanted to hang out while I enjoyed a beverage it would not be here; too dated. The dingy kind of dated. read more

Meh. I've definitely experienced better. Bubble Tea makes their drinks by using powder and syrup. (EW!) I truly wanted to walk out when my boy friend and I entered the place, but we decided to give it a chance. Oh man, was I right about how the drinks tasted. It either was too sweet and they did not know how to mix the drinks well enough. It is seriously not the same when it comes using powder and syrup versus adding real fruit when making these types of drinks. So don't expect much! The staff members also tried their best to give us some recommendations, but of course that failed miserably because the drinks were totally meh!! Bubble Tea is one of the few coffee and tea places that is opened late (midnight) in San Marcos. It is surprisingly crowded, but I get why it is because it's like the only boba place that is open late in this area. The next closet boba spot I've tried to look up was either in a different city or too far away. So therefore, most likely people will not want to travel that far just to get drinks. Also, the decor of the place is not cute at all. There's not enough room and areas to sit at. The place also smells like B.O. which makes you want to leave as soon as you get your drinks. Overall, I do have to give it the benefit of the doubt that they are trying. Bubble Tea is doing people justice by making meh-like coffee and tea drinks for the time being. They just need to watch out if another place ever opens up near them (and late too). If you are stopping by in this area, then I suggest rethinking about whether you would like to go to Bubble Tea, but if you just want to get a quick fix then don't expect that the drinks are going to taste amazing. AS ALWAYS, NOM FOR LIFE! read more

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I have only been coming to this location for about a year. I only get one drink here - mocha coconut icy slush. The first few visits someone different would make my drink and the taste was never consistent or close to consistent. It would either be too watery or not in mocha or too much coconut. Now, it is much, much better. I also noticed that those other employees are no longer there. This location is across the street from San Marcos High school. Once school is out for the day, this place is jam packed with high school kids. Other than that, the place is pretty chill and they are open till midnight. For those who are night owls and need a boba fix... this place is for you. read more

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This is you typical boba place- boba and quick bites. I bought a bubble tea with boba and didn't ask for the large but the girl charged me for the large size automatically so I ended up with a large drink even though I wanted a regular-sized drink. The large bubble tea with boba was ~$3.50 and it was average. There was nothing too special about the tea. The shop itself was a little small but pretty average for a boba place. My friend got the fried popcorn chicken and he said it was ok. read more

For those looking for a study spot, this is not the ideal study spot. There are not many outlets and the chairs are extremely uncomfortable to sit in. If you need to use the bathroom, you need to go through the kitchen area. They only use powders and syrups in their drinks. No fresh fruit. All hot snacks are $5.50. I ordered the popcorn chicken and a Thai iced tea with boba. The popcorn chicken was more fried bits and less meat; their Thai tea was strong; and the boba was chewy, but smaller than usual. There is a $0.25 charge for using credit card regardless of the amount spent. read more