Parking: Free 90 min parking in Santa Monica public parking structures…read more Ambiance: Cute, convenient little open stand in the middle of 3rd street promenade with table seating Service: They used to have convenient online pickup through Square but going in person is still a quick turnaround and a newly installed self-order kiosk adds efficiency as well. Also happy they extended their hours to fulfill dessert cravings. Food: This location offers unique gelato options that you can sample and my favorite seasonal series includes the pistachio matcha that has genuine nutty flavor despite being a bit grainy, complements the matcha very well and is my go-to order when I see it on the menu since it's hard to find elsewhere. Double jasmine milk tea with jasmine "silk boba" (more of a jelly) has great tea flavor as well and 50% default perfect sugar is good, though jelly doesn't have a distinct jasmine flavor in my opinion. When it's cold out, also love getting the hot version of the jasmine milk tea. Miss the coconut sugar boba option that was more unique but got replaced with brown sugar boba which is sweeter. The Sawtelle location had an Iron Buddha Wintermelon that was a good balance of sweetness with tea flavor that the Santa Monica one doesn't have unfortunately. All in all, really happy to have such a solid boba spot in a very easily accessible location in Santa Monica.

This was a pretty mediocre boba place. Located in the middle of the 3rd Street Promenade, it's got…read morea great location, but a fairly limited menu (they didn't even have Thai Tea, which tends to be a staple.) To be fair, they do offer some matcha varieties I haven't seen elsewhere. You can order via touchpad or speak with an employee. I spoke with an employee because I wanted extra-sweet boba tea. The guy I spoke to seemed a little confused, but I got my boba tea in about 5 minutes. It tasted like Lipton tea. And it wasn't even very sweet. I honestly drank about a 1/3 of the drink before tossing it in the trash. Not recommended.

This boba spot is right around the corner to the beach. Grab your boba, order ahead and enjoy the…read moreviews that are Santa Monica. Be that Californian. Quick and friendly service, reasonable prices. It's a chain but the consistency is there and boba is solid! No place to sit but why sit when you have ocean views less than 500 ft away.

Hey y'all this spot is really great! I've never gone to a self serve spot and the employees were…read morenot very helpful so I had to ask my girlfriend how to navigate thru the kiosk. I believe having a store uniform is important because it makes employees stand up to their positions and titles which should be friendly and welcoming. The ambiance we made great cuz the music was dope and my family vibed out! The drinks are absolutely delicious and I want to give a great big gracias thank you to the people who made this happen! Please stop by and try these drinks friends as they are super refreshing!

Boba Lab was one of the vendors at a work event and the customer service was amazing. The drinks…read morehonestly weren't my favorite, they were a bit too sweet for my taste, and the boba itself was more bland compared to other honey boba I've had before. That said, the owners were some of the kindest people I've met, and that genuinely made the experience so much better. Good customer service and warm, welcoming people really do make a difference. You can tell they care about their customers. Even though the boba wasn't exactly my preference, I still left with a positive impression because of how nice they were.

This place has some fun flavors so I was excited to try it. Parking is a bit difficult, not much…read morestreet parking in a tiny parking lot with maybe three spots. Inside smelled weird, we weren't really sure why, but it smelled like Play-Doh? So somewhat underwhelming interior. You order at self service kiosk switch is convenient and you can adjust the sweetness levels, ice and toppings. I got the coconut ube smoothie with Boba, and friends got the matcha milk tea and Biko pandan. When the drinks are being made, I saw behind the counter, and saw the syrups - like the coffee/Italian soda syrups - which was disappointing. The coconut ube was good but very sweet despite getting 75% sugar - must've been the coconut syrup. The biba was great though, super fresh soft boba which really saved the drink. The matcha was somewhat bland. But the Biko pandan was nice.

Boba tea was good. Tea was fresh…read more I've never seen such a variety of creama tops before. The lavender crema and the rose were both delicious. The rose tea was absolutely floral. Yum! I'd definitely go back. Our server was a joy and the atmosphere was cute.

I love the tea, the service, and the food! The shrimp and pork wontons with the butterfly tea are…read moremy go tos!!!! This place is a must try if you haven't. Love it here

Love the Taro! Best boba ever. Oh and the lavender oat latte…read moreis so good Also the bagels areactually so good

Very cute, cat-forward boba place in Santa Monica, I'm guessing it's a big hit with the SMMC crowd!…read more Lavender Oat Latte with Vanilla Cold Foam - delicious, not overly sweet, good flavor PARKING Hey, they have free parking! Amazing!

I enjoyed coming to this shop a lot. I was going to go to Yogurtland for dessert, but Yogurtland is…read moreeverywhere and this place looked unique and one of a kind, so I decided to stop by and I'm glad I did. It has so much pop of color, so much flow, so much good energy. Though, it was very busy in design, it was still a very chill place to be, very relaxing. The service was fantastic, the young lady who helped me was so kind and patient with me. I was down to my last $13 for my trip and I wanted dessert. She helped me make the right decision for me. She was really great, I really appreciate her, and I didn't even spend the whole $13. Prices are reasonable there. I got the dolewhip in the cone with almonds, mini mochi, and caramel. So delicious. It was indeed made with love, as it was made to order. I got lucky with my photos because a huge crowd came in after I placed my order, so don't let my photos fool you. This place does get busy. There were six people when I got there that were leaving and about twelve when I left. I highly recommend Turn Dough if you want a refreshing treat, especially to walk around at the promenade or Ocean Ave.

Ice cream 10/10 Coffee 10/10…read moreCrepes are 10000/10 Super beautiful and delicious place to get yourself a little treat. I suggest everyone to try my fav strawberry and banana crepe.

A great grab and go place. Small interior, no dining inside, and not really any tables outside…read moreeither. I took my omusubis to Ocean View Park to picnic. Decent amount of vegetarian/vegan options. My partner and I got the eggplant chili (2x), miso mushroom, and the pickled wasabi and pickled konbu. They smells amazing when fresh. The struggle is you want to eat it immediately before the seaweed goes soggy but need to find a place to eat. These were $4.50 or $4.75 each. Pretty good sized with plenty of filling. A great snack or lunch if you eat multiple.

100000/10 place! Their food is so fresh and melts in your mouth…read more I love the tuna mayo and miso beef the most. You can't go wrong with any of them though. Also the milk tea boba is to die for! I recommend getting it with your friends or taking it to go to eat on the beach.

My sister and I stopped in for lunch today and had a really lovely meal. The setup is casual and…read moreeasy -- you order at the counter and they bring the food to your table. We found easy metered parking on the street. We shared the Mediterranean platter, which was the highlight of the visit. It came with a really delicious feta, grape leaves, hummus, pita, marinated olives, grilled artichoke and a fresh tabouli salad -- everything was flavorful and felt genuinely good for you. Highly recommend it. Very satisfying. I also tried the vegetarian chili, one of today's soup specials -- thick, hearty, and great flavor. My sister had the Urth Cafe salad (vegetarian, no added protein) and could not stop raving about it. And the herbal iced tea -- today's was a Moroccan mint -- was a perfect, refreshing drink. The restaurant itself is warm and welcoming, and being near the beach makes the whole experience feel like a little escape. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. The service was very nice and friendly. A wonderful spot for a healthy, delicious lunch. We'll definitely be back.

Dessert: - Chocolate crown cake: rich chocolate flavor…read morethough the cake itself was a little dry Ambiance: - great place to sit and enjoy life - seating both inside and outside on the patio and street

Though LA has some tough competition, DK's is vying for my top donut shop in the city, especially…read morewhen it comes to specialty donuts. The Captain Crunch donut? Yum. The strawberry Nutella donut? Delicious. The chocolate chip cookie cro-nuts? To die for! When I have family or friends in town and need a treat or mid-day snack, DK's is one of my best options. Would definitely recommend to anyone!

Always long long waiting time Order not started until I…read morearrived Staff don't care about delivery pick up More than 20 min waiting time Not good service at all

Great staff, great coffee/matcha, and great study spot across SMC. Highly recommend the iced…read morehoneycomb latte w oat!

Service was great, chai is fantastic and that barista Yoyo really knows how to serve! Amai just got…read morea new regular