Arrived on a Sunday afternoon at 1:20 PM. Five other customers, a respectful and quieter place…read more Four staff members working to handle all orders. Check-in ordering kiosk is available at the counter along with being able to order from a cashier. Menu on TV boards above the registers and also menu with photos posted outside. I ordered the mango coconut milk smoothie/less sugar and added boba, which was featured on their seasonal drink menu. Even with ordering less sugar, the mango and coconut made it very sweet so I would recommend perhaps almost no sugar the next time but I enjoyed it and it was still very good. I did not order any food items. Hours clearly posted on the front door with strip mall parking right out front. Comfortable seating with table space inside, would be good for groups, as well as single customers. Wheelchair-accessible entrance and restroom. Nice and relaxing atmosphere with floral tree as decor, flowers jetting over the ceiling of the general floor space and plants throughout.. Very clean with nice chill music playing.

The Alley is a nice boba spot. My friends and I made a stop here after returning from a trip to a…read moreMexico and we were in search of a sweet treat. The group tried the Ube Taro Brown Sugar Boba Milk, Ube Brown Sugar Boba Creme Brulee Milk, Mango Green Tea, and Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie. Individual reviews of the Ube Brown Sugar were positive with notes that the boba was overcooked and there was a little too much boba for the liquid ratio. My friend enjoyed her Mango Green Tea and I did like the Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie. It was sweet and creamy, and more on the refreshing side. I got it without boba because I had a bit of an upset stomach while I still wanted something sweet. Didn't think adding boba would help with that! So I think it was good without. The staff was also helpful and tried to make sure we were clear on some of the quirks of potential drink flavors. Would return when I'm with my friends in the area again.

I came here after I got my hair done and I haven't had anything to eat. I ordered two Roasted Brown…read moreSugar Matchas. They didn't have any alternative milk, only low fat and whole milk options. I also ordered half sweet but it tasted like full sweetness to me. Drink was powdery, I had a grainy feel in my mouth after every sip. Also the drink was warm, so it wasn't as cold as I would like it and most of the ice was melted. Not sure what was supposed to be roasted but didn't detect any roasted flavor at all. Boba was soft and chewy though. There's so many great boba options out there, I was disappointed with this experience. The cute little ear lid is a nice touch but I'd rather have a smooth matcha drink than cute packaging to be honest. Also, with so many matcha places in SD, this drink really falls short. Service was okay, the cashier seemed confused when I asked for alternate drink options and I had to repeat my order a few times, because he was getting the two matchas confused. Unfortunately, not one of my top choices for boba shops

Came In this evening around 7:30PM. I had the shooting star boba. Shop was clean, spacious and…read morecomfy. Staff was alright. Didn't get a hello when I walked in girl was just standing there waiting for me to order my drink. Drink was aiteee. I was expecting more flavor options but it seemed like they mostly are green tea and coffee based. Green tea isint really my favorite. Will I come in again? Eehhh prolly not I'll just go to seafood city and order something there pretty upsetting I been wanting to try this place for a while now :'(. I like my sd boba a lot better. And my vantitea on telegraph canyon rd better

I'm so glad Ding Tea opened up here on the west side of Chula Vista! This area, especially along…read moreBroadway, could really use more diversity in food and drink spots, and Ding Tea is exactly what we needed. The shop is in a plaza with a laundromat, Chinese food, a barbershop, and a taco shop next door, so it's super convenient. I ordered the House Special tea with boba, and my wife got the Oreo Taro with 30% sugar both drinks were great and perfectly made to our liking. The vibe inside is super chill. We grabbed a spot by the window so we could people-watch while we enjoyed our drinks. Service was friendly and fast, and it felt welcoming from the moment we walked in. I'll definitely be coming here more often since it's so close to home. Thanks for being here and bringing more variety to the neighborhood!

The quality was pretty good.. I ordered the matcha Oreo…read moremilk tea and I recommend it for sure.. The service is quick and attentive. The owner offered to remake any drink that needed to be adjusted. He is hospitable and remembers customers that return to his shoppe. The area is clean and the bathroom hallway has a full size mirror so that you can do a fit check or group selfie.. found this place on Facebook groups and we stopped by after eating dinner in the area. Parking lot had spaces, but we came in the evening.

The drinks are delicious and fairly priced. I love the variety of choices on the toppings and they…read moregive you a good amount. They make it fast and the staff is friendly. The place is very clean and nice waiting area.

Right next to Starbread Bakery! How convenient is that! Was luckily to find this tea shop right…read morenext to Starbread where we picked up a box of señorita bread. It was not very busy when we visited. Very cute photo op right when you walk in. I wanted my usual Thai tea. They offer two sizes, small and large. What happened to a medium size?!? The Thai tea has a very strong tea flavor, which is not a bad thing, but the tea is made with rock sugar which has a very distinctive flavor. It was very overwhelming and I didn't care for it. I like Thai tea in its simplest form and not where the sugar/sweetness is not adjustable... and definitely not made with rock sugar. Probably won't be back... sucks cause it's so convenient to Starbread bakery. :( 2025: 61

I loved my Kiwi Basil Green Tea here today soooo much!! Perfect sweetness (I added zero, didn't…read moreneed!), perfect taste, perfect textures. I love when I see kiwi tea on the menu. I think it took me like 5 min to drink lol The staff was really nice and the cafe itself was chill and quiet. Great moment to relax in the middle of the day. Would like to come back and try other drinks but mine was so perfect I might just get it again :)

Second time trying this Boba spot and sad to say, it just doesn't do it for me…read more Ordered the Dragonfruit drink this time and i didn't find the flavor enjoyable. So, with that said, i will prolly NOT try it the third time.

Coming back from Japan, I really missed the vibe and especially the food. I came across this spot…read morein National City and wow! Tried the chicken katsu sando and the spam avocado egg sando. Both were amazing. They also have drinks and sushi. Super friendly staff who are willing to help and give you their recommendations. Try it out, you wont be disappointed.

Visit July 2026 My…read morefirst time at their new location. More seats. Expanded menu including more plates, drinks, and sushi. I really enjoyed my sandos at the original site. Today's visit fell far short of my previous experiences. I always get the milk bread for my sandos. This time the bread seemed stale. My favorite sando was a spicy shrimp sando. They don't carry it anymore. So I tried their Coconut Curry Shrimp sando. First, I'm fairly sure I bit into a shrimp tail. Two, didn't like the coconut curry sauce. So sad. My daughter ordered the katsu curry plate. I didn't take a bit of her meal as I was trying to figure out what the heck happened with my sando experience. Drop that Coconut Curry and bring back the spicy shrimp.

When I asked my sister for the time, take a guess on what she said next? That's right. 3pm. Of…read morecourse it was boba time. The self-serve kiosk is convenient! I like being able to think things through as I order. It's a small shop but they work fast and get the job done. Our boba drinks hit the spot!

It's Boba Time is my favorite boba spot in SD! I love their variety of drinks, and every time I go…read moreit's always good. I usually get the Thai milk tea or the mango cream slush and they are both delicious every time. I usually order online and just pick it up, but they also have kiosks and the cashier inside if you want to order there. Most of the time my order is ready by the pickup time, but there have been a few times where they hadn't started it yet and I had to wait a bit. Overall, the staff is really friendly and welcoming whenever I visit. I definitely prefer this location over the Convoy one, and it's been my go to boba spot since 2023!

Great place for a boba and snack. I've been going here for years- since 2020. This place is one of…read morethe most consistent boba shops in SD. They always serve the same quantity and softness of boba. Their service is always amazing too. They greet you as you enter and leave, and are friendly. Because it's quite cramped inside the shop, I don't expect to stay for long. However, the boba is my main priority, so I don't mind for the seating.

I have been here before but never reviews it and I dont even know why because everything is so…read moregood! Walked in and the staff greated me instantly! They also waited while I looked at their giant menu to figure out what I want. And not giant in a bad way, giant in a many options way. I had questions and the woman who took my order was so kind to me and patient when I had questions. I also put my phone number and got a discount so definitely sign up for their rewards program! There was plenty of seating inside and outside so we grabbed a booth and made myself comfortable until my order was ready. The inside was decorated very cute with lights. We ordered a Thai and Taro blended milk tea, a Tiger Tea with boba, an order of Cheese Curds and the Brick Toast with Honey Butter. The Thai and Taro blended milk tea was so good! It had such a balanced flavor! The Tiger tea with Boba was very earthy and subtle flavor but still so good! The Cheese Curds were freshly battered with a golden fry on it that really showed how clean their oil is! And the Brick Toast with Honey Butter was such a soft bouncy bread that would pair beautifully with a morning coffee. Over all the entire menu is something I want to keep exploring and I definitely recommend SD Boba Tea!