Class 302 Cafe is located in the Promenade at Downey. This looks like a pretty busy area, but on an early weekday afternoon, there still was plenty of parking. I had this spot on my bookmarks for years, so I am glad to finally be able to stop by here. The process was a bit confusing when I first walked in, as there were no employees at the front counter - 2 of them were busy in the back cooking, eating, and talking and the other one was focused on making more boba and the trash, I guess. I did a walkthrough to look at everything, then I came back to the front counter and noticed the signages on the side wall about purchasing a cup first, then adding toppings and filling up your drink, then coming back to the front counter to get your drink sealed by an employee. I waited in line patiently, as the employees were all in the back doing various things, and the guy who was bringing out the boba and changing the trash finally came out. I noted that he was wearing the same gloves he did while taking out the trash and started to ring customers in front of me up and help seal finished boba cups wearing those same dirty gloves. I was disgusted, but since I drove a long way for this spot, I decided to stay, as he is only touching the outside of the cup anyway, and I will just wipe it down later. Anyway, I bought a cup and filled it with some ice, my favorite milk tea - jasmine milk tea, and boba. I do wished that they had a couple other toppings I liked though. I was ready to have my drink sealed and waited patiently for the employee to seal it. Overall, it was a good concept they have going on and it is one of those one time experiences at least for me, but they have to work on their cleanliness because there were 2 employees in the back cooking food for customers while eating themselves while cooking in front of it and the other employee wearing the same gloves doing everything, even when changing / touching the trash. read more

A couple days local means I'm back at Class 302. Absolutely a must for me to get a drink and decided to get some popcorn chicken to finish it off. Decent service today, and very busy! read more

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Concept is great and service was great. Food overall 2/10 popcorn chicken was soggy and salty. The udon noodles were basic and average. Drinks were also overly sweet. read more

Drinks: I got the Jasmine Milk Tea and it was sweet but really yummy. They have a ton of drink options and toppings, and it's self-serve which makes it fun to customize. They let you taste test the flavors before you decide, which is a nice touch. There's also food but I have yet to get the chance to try it. Service: The workers here are super friendly and conversational. I honestly enjoyed my time because of how chill and welcoming the staff was. They also seem to get along well with each other, which adds to the good vibe of the place. Ambiance: The shop is super clean and bright, with some seating available. It's definitely a popular spot, and it's easy to see why. Just a heads-up, Apple Maps says they close at 11pm, but they actually close at 10pm. So don't get upset with the staff for that if you come past 10pm! read more

Class 302 Cafe - Downey - Jasmine Milk Tea 茉香奶茶 - Taiwanese Near Me - Downey, California

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It's rare to find a self-serve boba place nowadays, so I was looking forward to trying it! On a Saturday night, all the seating was full, but we had no issue getting around to our drinks. You pay for a certain size and are free to add anything you want (WOOO for unlimited toppings). It was such a fun experience to try all the flavors and choose from the variety of toppings. The boba was the perfect chewiness and sweetness. My only wish was that they had an option for unsweetened tea so that I could dilute some of the sweetness. Everything is pre-sweetened, and it was just a bit sweeter for my taste. This place is great if you're a fan of toppings, but not if you're looking for high-quality tea. For the reasonable price and unlimited toppings, I say Class 302 is worth a try! read more

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I got the popcorn chicken, it had a weird flavor, stopped eating after 2 pieces. Not sure if it was old, too oily or just over marinated. Has filler cabbage at the bottom. Got the 302 fried rice, it was a bit plain no meat just peas, carrots, onion. Tried 2 bobas, from the self serve boba bar and self pour tea dispensers, that were decent but not worth the $6 bucks for a small. You're better off going elsewhere for a better well rounded experience. Also they have no shaved ice at this location. read more

I was there on Friday, May 22nd, around 4-5 PM. The customer service was TRASH! The cashier, who I think may be related to the owners (not sure), had a bad attitude the entire time customers were ordering. When I asked for hot sauce, she tossed it with force onto the counter instead of handing it to me. I don't understand why someone would work in a customer-facing business if they can't stand serving customers. read more

The food here was surprisingly good. I really enjoyed the beef noodle soup and the taiwanese sausage. The noodles had good texture, the beef was tender, and the soup was very flavorful. I would definitely get it again. I wasn't the biggest fan of the pineapple curry fried rice. Maybe next time i'll try a different kind of fried rice. The staff was helpful and nice. I didn't get to try their drinks this visit, but I think i'll try them next time I visit read more

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I ordered the beef noodle soup and I was disappointed it came out in a plastic bowl. I wanted to eat in for the restaurant experience and eating with plastic made my experience feel very cheap. The soup was way too salty. I went to a different location in the past and had a much more pleasant experience. Definitely not coming back. read more

Class 302 Cafe - Downey - Beef noodle soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Downey, California

The best part is how many milk tea flavors and toppings you can get for the price. The popcorn chicken and noodles were also great quality and a good price to share. The service was friendly and the overall ambiance was clean. We definitely would come back! read more

They have an amazing selection milk tea, tea, and smoothies. It is cool you could create your own drink. They have sample cups for you to try before you commit to a drink. You pay for the size of the cup and add as much topping as you want in your drink. My favorite is the Jasmine milk tea and milk tea. Their drinks are on the sweeter side, I am usually a 75% sweetness or less sweet person. So I love that you could ask them to add unsweetened green tea to balance out the sweetness. Their boba is a good chewy texture, just how I like it. Their food is good too. My usual is the pineapple curry fried rice and bbq chicken. Their popcorn chicken is a great choice as a snack. read more

Class 302 Cafe - Downey - Lunch combo: Pineapple curry fried rice & bbq chicken - Taiwanese Near Me - Downey, California

This place was fun and cute! You get to pay for the cup size and then can try all the teas and toppings before deciding what to put in your cup!! I really liked this experience as it was super unique. Only thing is the sweetness level is not adjustable. Service is nice and friendly. read more

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Ok, we might just be idiots for not realizing that this is mostly a boba shop. They don't even have shaved snow - a sign near the register says that they stopped serving it in 2020, and pretty much everyone in the restaurant had boba - which we did not get. We got the popcorn chicken and fried rice combo, and the fried pork chop and house noodle soup. I asked for mild on the chicken, but it was so spicy I couldn't eat it. I actually asked them to remake it and the girl at there counter said they'd make it plain (she was nice about it). But I think they just replaced the spice with salt because it was really salty! The fried rice was greasy but reasonably tasty - it had little bits of crunchy salty pickled daikon in it, which I'd never had but was delicious! Bonus - it came with one piece of broccoli, so there was at least some veggie in my meal. Pork chop was boneless and decent. SO said the soup was not authentic. Overall, 3 stars. read more

Class 302 Cafe - Downey - 302 Noodle Soup 肉燥湯麵, Steamed Broccoli 燙花 椰菜, Fried pork chop - Taiwanese Near Me - Downey, California

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Located in what I think is called Downey Landing, and there's plenty of parking which is always a plus. Walking in, the vibe felt a little off. The girl at the cashier was helpful, but seemed like she might've been having an off night. Either way, I do appreciate her help. They have a ton of self serve, ready to pour flavors and smoothies, which is honestly really cool. They also offer sample cups so you can try before you commit, big win. On top of that, the toppings and add ins are self serve too, which makes the whole experience fun and customizable. The flavors were actually really good. I noticed they also serve food, so I might try that next time. But I'll definitely be back for the self-serve options alone. read more

Due to my deep disappointment at my last visit 6 years ago, I had not returned. But I figured 6 years is a long time, maybe things have drastically changed. I was sadly disappointed and mistaken. The fried rice was just as tasteless and salty, and the fried pork chop was just as greasy and paltry. The boba was still huge and decent. My recommendation is to skip the food and go straight to the self-assembled boba mix. read more

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Absolutely love the self-service boba and spicy popcorn chicken. I love making my own drink and customizing my toppings to my preference (boba + lychee jelly). I love the guava green tea or green tea based drinks. The popcorn chicken is perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Also the spicy is actually spicy! Which I love. Simple interior. Highly recommend! read more

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This place is amazing! I came in not knowing what to expect, I saw the word boba on the windows and thought I'd try it out. The person ringing up everything did not greet anyone as they walked in and did not explain how things worked here. Another patron saw that I was lost and told me what to do. This place is basically a Yogurtland but for boba. You purchase your cup and fill it with choices of drinks that were lined up, there were even smoothie blends. Then you walk over to the toppings bar to top it off, then throw in your boba. Once finished, you walk back to the person who rang you up to seal the cup for you. Again, this lady was not personable. She just put the top on and pushed the cup toward me and walked away. I also ordered salmon fried rice which was not all that good. See the picture and make your own opinion. It lacked flavor and had way too many peas and carrots for my liking. The drink I chose was taro milk tea. I added taro jelly and of course boba! I'd come back again and try another food dish. I'll definitely be back for the taro milk tea with boba! read more

Class 302 Cafe - Downey - Taro Milk Tea 芋頭奶茶 - Taiwanese Near Me - Downey, California

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This is my go to spot for boba in Downey. It's a win b/c I serve myself 2 spoonfuls of boba in it. I'm just bummed they got rid of the frozen taro my favorite... but all the flavors are good! I do an iced taro with boba. It's my favorite. Plsss there's no other place in the area that I can serve myself boba Is busy also serves beer and small bites. Has seating and service is always 10/10 & helpful. Date night, family outings, about anything. Love 302! They should definitely start a loyalty program because I'd have hella stamps lol read more

Class 302 Cafe - Downey - Taro Milk Tea 芋頭奶茶 - Taiwanese Near Me - Downey, California

I can say this is the first self-serve boba place that I've ever been to. If you're looking to try different flavors and toppings, this is the place to come. You pay a flat price per size and you can add the toppings and mix drinks to your heart's content (as long as they can seal the cup). From smoothies to milk teas, there is a pretty good selection of what you can get. I have been a here few times and it's one of those you just want to go to for the vibes. If you're looking for high-quality tea, this isn't the place for you. I love the idea of mixing some drinks and adding toppings based on what I'm craving at the moment. I haven't had the chance to try their foods but they have looked pretty yummy based on seeing people's order at their table. Keep in mind, that the line for the place really can get long, especially on hot summer nights. There is only one cashier that can ring you up. The same person is also grabbing the drinks to seal it up. So please be patient with the workers. I would say that this place gives you exactly as advertised! Reasonably priced drinks and toppings? Hell yea! read more

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I really enjoy coming here for DIY boba. They offer a pretty good variety of drinks although if you're looking for fancy or craft boba, it wont be here. Their toppings selections are also really good, boba has been really chewy and fresh everytime I've been here. The staff is nice and friendly. The store is clean with plenty of seating and parking. They also offer food with is ok but if youre out for a quick bite, worth a try (not amazing but not terrible). read more

Their mango have ice was really hood....but huge and enough for 4 people. Realky good beef noodle soup too. Tea drinks were also very good and large suzed. read more

I love this spot!! Truly a hidden gem. I've never tried the food, but the boba is . Super good prices and nice service. The ambiance is really cute and a vibe. read more

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I have not been to Class 302 for a very long time. This is my first time at this location and parking was easy to find. I love the self serve boba station they got here. The drink was good and you can sample before deciding which one you will like to get. I also got a meal combo popcorn chicken and rice with meat sauce. I am giving a 3 stars because the food was just okay. I thought the rice with meat sauce would have more sauce but it turns out to be a little too dry. I got the popcorn chicken in mild but I thought it was too spicy for me. Will come back again for the boba. The place looks clean and has seating inside. read more

Class 302 Cafe - Downey - Taiwanese Near Me - Downey, California

If Yogurtland, any boba tea place, and insert favorite coffee shop here had a baby, it would be called Class 302. Pick your cup size, pay, create your own concoction of tea, coffee, boba fixings/toopings, fruit blended something, give it back to the cashier and they'll seal it up. Grab a straw and enjoy. Ask for sample cups if you're like me and can't make decisions. 3 stars due to the nature of cleanliness. I know people act like animals when they serve themselves. read more

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Great drinks and topping selection , love their Thai tea smoothie, drinks are great but not super sugary. The cashiers always friendly

This type of self serve boba is such a cool concept! The price is amazing and their drinks are delicious! The tapioca boba could use more flavor/sweetness. I like how the cup sizes are actually different and worth paying for. read more

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Loved this place but the mild popcorn chicken gave me the worst food poisoning ever. T_T

love this place! I love how I can control the drink to topping ratio. And I love mixing different drinks together to see which combination tastes best! The staff are always nice as well read more

It was a neat experience to make your own boba drink esp with so many types of flavors and toppings to choose from. You get to also sample the flavors first before committing, so that was a real bonus! The food was a good deal for $16 for app and entree, but it tasted ok. The basil fried rice left a weird taste on our tongue and made other things taste weirder. The noodles, popcorn chicken, fried pork and reg fried rice were bland, except for the Spicy Miso Udon. The school tables and chairs were sticky. The lady in front was trying to stay friendly, prob irritated bc of some misbehaved boys that was harassing her and the business. Overall, worth a try esp if you want to control the amount of toppings in your boba drink and taste it before buying. read more

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i had a disappointing and uncomfortable experience at this boba shop due to the front counter employee. she has thin eyebrows and looks goth, her name is sam i believe? i asked if i could pay using change -- it was all quarters, already counted and organized beforehand, and exactly $6. She told me no, which I understood and accepted immediately. however, instead of ending the interaction there, sam continued to make repeated comments about not wanting to count the change, saying things like "respectfully, i don't want to count all that change." the conversation was unnecessarily dragged out, and her tone was loud and came across as rude and unprofessional. i understand being busy and having policies, but there was no reason to continue commenting after i had already agreed and moved on. i hope management addresses this, as customer service is just as important as the drinks. read more

OK so I've been coming here for yearssss. Their boba is one of my most favorite bobas of all time. It's sweet, brown sugary, soft and chewy and warm. You can help yourself to as much or as little as your heart desires. They have multiple toppings so you can dress your choice of drink up your way! Today i also tried their food. I got the spicy garlic chicken which was crispy and juicy and delicious but not spicy at all, more sweet. Their fried rice is really good, not amazing but what you'd expect from a fried rice from a boba place. The boba is what will keep you coming back, trust me! read more

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I LOVE Class 302. This location is a little random for the demographic area, but I'm SO glad it's here! Downey needed more diverse Asian food and boba spots! So this plus the 7 Leaves across the street is perfect. We came in late at night so some items weren't available, but we just wanted boba anyway. It's a BYOB (Build Your Own Boba) place, so customization is all up to you! From the toppings, milk teas, to the slushies. Love it. Lady at the front was friendly, even on a late night. With it being late and a good number of people, the counters were a bit dirty and could tell things needed to be replenished, but I didn't mind it too much. read more

I bought at this location a couple weeks ago. I order the veggie soup.. it was good flavor, great service, I didn't stay but restaurant was clean. I'm giving a four start because the soups were not hot enough. read more

Great Taiwanese street food. I loved the popcorn chicken and the way that you can make your own boba by mixing different fountain tea flavors. Fast service! read more

My son was excited to try this place. He really wanted popcorn chicken. He loved the options to build your own boba. Different flavors of Slushes and milk teas as well as toppings with boba. All delicious and a difficult decision to choose from. We will be back. read more

I love the boba at this place. There's so many options with add your own toppings the extensive tea list.

Horchata drink always hits, the Oreos on top are super good and the boba is always fresh and soft. The cashier lady is always super nice and I like this spot a lot read more

Class 302 Cafe - Downey - Horchata slush with boba w/ Oreos - Taiwanese Near Me - Downey, California

I struggle and hate rushing to decide what to get and knowing this place is a self serve boba place the kids and I love! From drinks to food everything amazing. Even for a place that constantly stays busy the whole atmosphere and service is spot on. read more

If this shop doesn't go out of business soon, I'll be surprised. You add your own boba and mix your own tea! Of course, your drink is limited by the size of your container, but for a boba lover like my kid, I think she filled her cup almost halfway up with boba! The workers were patient in explaining how this place works. There are lots of free parking in the center's lot. The indoor decor is cute in that they based it on Chinese classrooms, complete with desks. Lots of indoor seating available. read more

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