Top tier! We've had…read moreboba and drinks from LA and all through San Diego. We love a nice treat after church. This place is set apart The drinks are perfect, The Oreo is actually really good. My go to is the Thai tea, but now I'm conflicted as the manganada is probably my new favorite! Pricey but once in a while it's ok.

I absolutely love this place! It's consistent, quiet, and…read moreeasy to get to. The staff is always extremely kind & patient. The WiFi here is also good.

The tea for me is good for the price! I get my mango green tea a quarter sweet because it is…read morealready superrrr sweet. I like to add lychee jelly into most my teas. Here they have lychee jelly stars!! They're super cool when you shake your drink. They also don't have the weird film the other lychee jelly's have. The seating area is super cute and festive. They have lots of seating for you to stop by and set up your laptop. The bobaristas are always super nice and patient when I make multiple drink orders.

Tried this place on a whim and I'm glad I did. Service was…read morefast and friendly and my drink was absolutely delicious. Will be coming back for sure!

Boba Life was decent considering there isn't any boba shops around. Their prices were reasonable at…read morea set price of $6 for 12oz cup or $8 for 24oz. They offer milk tea, fruit teas and slushies. It does not come with boba which would be $1. I got the tiger brown sugar milk tea with no boba. The drink was not too sweet and had a nice blend of milk, tea, and sweetener. I actually drank it really fast and regret not getting the bigger size. Service was great and fast. There was a rack full of clothes for resale.

This is a cool little milk tea shop in the heart of La Mesa, CA. One I stopped in, they were all…read moredecked out for Halloween, so the place looked pretty cool. I picked up a Tiger Milk Tea at $6 for a 12 oz milk tea, a reasonable price. The tiger milk tea was very good. The brown sugar flavor was very pleasant and upfront. For some reason, they did not but the inside brown sugar coating on the inside of the cup, like most places do, but it was still very tasty. The boba's inside had a very good chew and tasted very good. The shop offers a good amount of comfortable inside seating and a table outside in front of the shop. The service was very nice and welcoming.

R&B Tea is a great boba spot in the area. Their drinks are always consistent, and the milk teas are…read moremade just right. The touch pad ordering system also makes customizing drinks quick and easy. Definitely one of the most reliable boba shops in the area.

This place has evolved in decor over time. I really do like their teas here and it's usually pretty…read morefast once you order. Only a few times there were one or two people in front of me. Sometimes if I don't feel like chatting I use the kiosk, but in reality because of all the questions and prompting to pay, it's a bit faster to go through the cashier. I haven't played on the claw machines yet but it's pretty to look at. I never win so I don't bother. I generally order the green tea with no sugar and get lychee topping so it sweetens the tea just a little bit. My latest favorite is the Hawaiian Fruit Green Tea. The menu above doesn't give explanation nor does the kiosk really. It states a blend of Hawaiian fruits. Okay?, so this comes in XL only. Well the reason being is because they do put a lot of fruit in it. I wasn't expecting this the first time, and it was so good! I love it. The only downside to this place is that they don't have any hot tea. I was super surprised I didn't notice, probably because I usually go to the tea place down the street. Convenient location in the same plaza as Aldi's. Very small inside, most people just take the order to go. Too loud to actually stay there and work. Great place for a stop over for some great tea.

Ding Tea is a franchise with multiple locations across San Diego and this one is pretty on par with…read morethe others. It is always easy to order here. They stay open late, have ample parking, the space is clean, and the staff is friendly. They mainly operate with a kiosk ordering system, though I am sure you can order with an employee at the register if needed. The menu is displayed on a TV near the kiosk which makes it easy to find a drink. There are a few specials laid out on the register counter that make that area look a little cluttered. Maybe a bulletin board for those specials would make the space feel less busy, but it did not take away from my experience. After ordering we sat at one of the tables. There is a mix of high top seating and regular tables. I stayed here for about two hours to catch up on getting work done and there was still plenty of seating available. This was on a Tuesday from about 1 to 3 PM. I ordered the Green Tea with Cheese Foam, Golden Boba, 75 percent sweet, and less ice. My husband ordered the Aloe Vera Peach Juice with 75 percent sweet and half ice. We both ordered large drinks. There was no signage about WiFi and I did not see other reviews mentioning it either, so we asked. Luckily the staff gave us the WiFi password which makes this a nice option for studying or getting work done. Our drinks came out pretty quickly. My green tea drink was a little bitter which usually means the tea may have been steeped a bit too long. With the lower sugar level it made the drink taste closer to a 25 percent sweetness level. The boba was chewy like usual but lacked sweetness and flavor, which is pretty typical for Ding Tea. The cheese foam tasted really good but the texture was strange. I occasionally got little chunky bits through the straw that felt like curdled cheese. It was definitely an interesting texture moment. Luckily I am not super sensitive to textures or it might have ruined the drink. Overall my drink was about a 6 out of 10. The Aloe Vera Peach Juice was surprisingly really good. It had a nice peach flavor mixed with that classic aloe vera juice taste you get from bottled aloe drinks. It also came with aloe pulp pieces which worked like a topping. It was refreshing and perfectly sweet. There are not many other boba spots in the surrounding area so competition is limited, but Ding Tea still offers a solid selection of drinks and satisfies the boba craving. Extra points for staying open late.

The taro mix burnt cream milk tea was good. This boba shop is nearby and the staff members are…read morealways pleasant and nice. And the self-ordering kiosk is super convenient!

Stopped by earlier today and saw my favorite workers, instantly made my day 100% better!…read more I ordered my usual: peach green tea with boba and a side of cream cheese wontons. I'm so glad Tapioca Express has never changed their recipes, that's what keeps it nostalgic and truly my comfort spot. The service is always amazing, the place is clean, and I love being a regular here. Honestly not sure why this location gets bad reviews because every time I come, they're on top of it with service and consistently make some of the best drinks and snacks!

Maybe it was just that day but the food was mid. I got extra spicy and it was not even that spicy…read more If you're a spicy eater like me this is not hot enough!

I love Daboba, my favorite boba place in San Diego . Get the milk tea with crème brûlée brown sugar…read moreand cheese foam /cream.. to die for

Super clean and the workers were so friendly! The drinks were yummy and they even had a Grand…read moreOpening 50% off deal on all drinks, it was crazy!

Very kind owner and he was friendly. Boba taste best with…read morenice outside seating I will come back for sure

so basically they rebranded and it is absolutely terrible or this girl is horrible at making every…read moredrink on the menu. My twelve friends and I all came to this spot after quite a time of not returning it is now very modern and minimalistic (it was once kawaii) and while the girl was very nice and pleasant to speak to all of my friends whom ordered a beverage did not appreciate their quality. I personally ordered a taro milk tea with boba and it was disgusting. My fellow friend ordered the same drink and it was unpleasant in its own way. Nobody and I mean nobody liked what the got besides my fellow friend whom got ice cream. Do not come here you will not be satisfied if you were a prior customer. I AM NOT AI. I'm just properly articulating my feelings.

I arrived at Trinitea Tea right when they opened to get some work done on my laptop. There was…read morealready a pair of customers at the register, so I used the restroom before ordering and settling in. The restroom was fairly clean and spacious. Afterward, I was greeted by the employee and ordered a taro milk tea with honey boba. I've been to this location a few times before and have always liked the chewiness and sweetness of their boba. I figured coming right at opening would mean I'd get the freshest batch, but that wasn't the case this time. The boba was mushy and not bouncy at all. It felt like it had been sitting for a while, possibly from the night before and kept warm. Considering boba is an extra $0.75, it was disappointing and didn't feel worth the add-on. Taro milk tea ($4.59 + 0.75 for boba) The milk tea itself was standard. It tasted like a typical taro milk tea made from a powdered mix. There were still some powder clumps at the bottom, but it wasn't a huge deal. A quick stir helped, and the flavor itself was fine. Service and ambiance The employee was very kind, and the ordering process was quick and smooth. I got my drink pretty fast. There's free WiFi, plenty of open tables, and outlets at some of them, which makes it a good spot to work or stay for a while. Music was playing overhead, but at a level where it was not distracting.

This spot is really comfy and cute. The tea itself was a bit sweet for me but the barista adjusted…read moreit for me. I think maybe the combination I chose wasn't the best one but she was friendly and quick service. Would definitely love to come back because there is a comfy cozy vibe and the board games! Also, love all the paintings :)

If you're in the La Mesa area of San Diego and you need a quick caffeine fix, this little…read moredrive-thru packs a big punch. I was on my way to church and needed an early cup and was surprised how many shops were not open at 7 AM. I'm sure I could have found a Starbucks but that's always reserved for a last resort. Big props to this spot being open early on a Sunday morning, so I could make it to church prayed up and fully caffeinated. The barista opened right on time (7 AM) I loved how friendly she was for it being that early, and she got me my drink within 3-4 minutes. I am not a big coffee drive-thru guy, but if I lived in the area, especially knowing it is veteran owned, I might become one. Thanks guys and best of luck!

This was my second time at this coffee establishment, I remember really liking it my first visit so…read moredecided to try something new! I unfortunately chose the wrong line and got stuck behind this cop who was ordering but also decided to get out and help capture a lost dog which made 3 other cars cut in line ahead of me... the workers were very sweet and noticed I had been waiting and came out right away to help and make sure I got my order taken! The la mesa latte was super yummy and while I'm not the biggest fan of cold foam on lattes this one was pleasantly good! I had also gotten a bagel with cream cheese which I don't believe was toasted and would say that was the only downside but the delicious amount of cream cheese definitely helped.