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    Daboba

    4.1 (154 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Jin H.

    Unfortunately the mark was missed with this drink. Was really craving a purple rice yogurt drink and I saw that Daboba had one on the menu. The only yogurt flavor was from a little bit of yogurt flavored cold foam, the rest was just a regular milky tasting smoothie and despite looking like there was a lot of purple rice on the sides, it was kind of just the paste/coloring spread out and not much actual rice topping. Would be willing to revisit for other menu items though! I think I was just heavily craving a specific thing so I left feeling a little disappointed.

    Pearl milk tea
    Corinna W.

    This place is always full of customers. But we didn't have to wait long. I tried the pearl milk tea with boba and it was very good. I was in the mood for just a simple classic milk tea drink today and it didn't disappoint. The boba was fresh and flavorful. The milk tea was not too sweet. I've had other drinks from their other locations before and it's nice to know they're consistent with their bobas.

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    Alan X.

    I usually get drinks here and today I got the Kumquat green tea. Adjusted to half sugar and half ice. Tastes amazing! The guy working is super nice and gave me time to look at the menu. The place is a little on the smaller end but has decent amount of seating. Pretty clean and quiet for studying. Would def come back again

    Strawberry Frappe and Strawberry Green Milk Tea
    Bernadette T.

    Pretty good boba! I always get the strawberry green milk tea 50% sweet and enjoyed it. It is super duper creamy! The reduced sweetness was still pretty sweet, so I imagine 100% would be very VERY sweet. The strawberry flavor was nice & tart and the green tea flavor was strong, both melded nicely together. The interior isn't huge but always has seats whenever I visit. And it is pretty nicely decorated for a boba shop, and even has seasonal decorations, which is a nice touch. The employees were always friendly and happy to answer any questions. There is an iPad for self-ordering so that makes it very easy to customize your drinks. The parking is a bit confusing, they have a large row of spots behind the buildings so best to park there and walk through since the building is in the middle of other buildings. I would come back to fulfill my boba cravings.

    Marilyn N.

    Da go to boba spot in Mira Mesa! Order online for convenience and quick pick-up. Easy peasy.

    RBS Taro
    Kim S.

    RBS Taro is the best I've ever had! Sucks it's only sold at this location and not Kearny Mesa. Also note, this location doesn't have a point system. Sometimes the service is super fast and other times slow af even if you're the only customer there. Ambiance is a lil off sometimes I guess it just depends on who's working and what side of the bed they woke up on. But I mean as long as the boba is consistently amazing, I'll keep going here.

    Avocado Smoothie and Strawberry Yogurt
    Elisa L.

    Solid boba spot, I've been here once and the Kearny Mesa location multiple times! My parents like the avocado smoothie as it's perfectly sweet and creamy. They don't just make the avocado smoothie by itself so we had to order the Avocado Mango Cheese Smoothie and ask for no mango and cheese and paid the same price. I really enjoy the strawberry yogurt; it's delicious, creamy, perfectly sweet, a great strawberry flavor and the cheese foam isn't overly cheesy or salty and added a nice touch. The boba is nicely chewy, not too soft and not too sweet with a good light brown sugar taste. Interior is modern and bright and there's a good amount of seating. Service was pretty quick as it was empty.

    Avocado Smoothie & Strawberry yogurt
    Allison L.

    I've been here a few times but never left a review! My faves are the strawberry yogurt smoothie and the brown sugar milk when I'm in the mood. My parents like the avocado smoothie. Their boba is soft, chewy and not too sweet which is perfect! Parking can be a bit confusing but it's around the plaza on all sides. Good amount of seating and staff were fast and friendly. Easy to order via tablet

    Drinks!
    Miley D.

    First off, I'm a picky boba drinker so take that into consideration with my review. I'm a big fan of traditional milk tea and I typically judge a place by how well their traditional milk tea is. In this case, theirs was good. I enjoyed it. The vibe is super cute - as you can see in the pictures! We came on an early afternoon on Monday. There was one employee. He wasn't super friendly or social or hospitable but he wasn't bad. He was just neutral. My friends and I eat got a boba drink. My boyfriend got the strawberry green milk tea and it was very good - better than my traditional one! Overall - we had a great time and will come again!

    Jasmine green tea
    Nikki S.

    "Daboba so delicious! " I'm here visiting San Diego area for work when I all the sudden realized what a great opportunity is would be for me to visit a new boba shop! To start, upon entering this humble shop I immediately fell in love with the plants hanging all around the shop. The floors were clean, tables spotless and the jams were on! The aesthetic is so perfectly perfect here. For the price of a fresh tea with a topping I would say it's about average for a boba shop. I am not disappointed with the price point that they serve here. -Today I ordered a fresh classic Jasmine green tea. Half sugar 50%. Light ice with brown sugar boba. I was not disappointed!!!! The tea was so crisp and smooth. A perfect sweet balance along with the brown sugar boba which wasn't too much nor too little. I didn't leave a stain on your teeth or a coating in your mouth. Perfectly cooked boba with a delicate brown sugar coat. Such a perfect cold treat for the night. I will be recommending this boba shop to everyone at work :) Thank You Daboba!!!

    Japanese Roasted Milk Tea
    Salman S.

    Stopped by Daboba in Mira Mesa while running errands and it's a solid boba spot. The shop is clean, bright, and welcoming, and service was quick--ordered and got my drink in just a few minutes. I tried the Japanese roast tea (a roasted oolong) with boba and coconut jelly. It was tasty and refreshing, but honestly I've had deeper, more flavorful teas at other boba spots. Still, it definitely did the job and hit the spot. The convenience factor is a big plus--easy parking in the strip mall and a good option if you're in the area and want a quick boba fix. Bottom line: Not the very best boba in town, but clean, fast, and convenient. Worth a stop if you're nearby.

    Roasted brown sugar milk tea

    Definitely some of the best boba you'll find in San Diego. The boba itself is out of this world but the tea was a little lackluster and brought the overall experience down a bit for me. I got the jasmine green milk tea which I found to be quite bland and flat, lacking that true jasmine flavor. My girlfriend got the roasted brown sugar milk tea and really like the crunchiness. The service was outstanding as my girlfriend messed up her order and the bobarista fixed the drink for free. Overall I think this place is still for sure worth giving a shot despite its fierce competition less than 5 blocks away with sharetea and tastea, two stellar boba establishments. 8.5/10 would come again

    Elizabeth M.

    Got the Brown sugar. Yummy (very sweet just how I like it)! I was so impressed on how soft the boba balls were lol. It took a bit to get our order (about 15 mins) which was funny because we were the first in line. I get it though boba is a busy business.

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    Daboba was da bomb dot com it's a good quick spot for some fun flavors and versatile!

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    Drink is good, but there was no AC, would have stay in the shop longer but cannot handle the hot.

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    They're usually friendly but this time a girl at the front was laughing in a sarcastic way and rude!!! ...Sadly disappointed!!

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    Ask the Community - Daboba

    Is there free wifi for customers?

    Hello , we offer free wifi so our customers can enjoy working while at the store.

    When will you guys open?

    The soft opening is 9/16/23. Just drove by and it's definitely open!

    Is it open the one in mire mesa?

    Soft opening is 9/16/23

    Would this location sell Taufufa?

    Hi Tia, even though we are excited to serve different drinks and desserts, we still need to comply with Daboba HQ on menu planning out. We definitely will explore all the possible options to serve our customers best. Regards.

    It's already Fall. Will it be open soon?

    Hi we'll open on Sep 16th, 2023. See you soon!!!

    Any updates as to when this location will be opening?

    Hi, we'll open on Sep 16th, 2023 at 11am.

    Hi are you open yet?

    Yes! 9/16

    Is the Miramesa branch open already?

    Not open yet as of 9/12. Idk why that guy left a review for this place.

    What are your hours?

    Hi Clara, thank you for your interest in our store. Currently, we are in the planning/construction phase of our store, so it is not yet open. We plan to open in late August. We will post updates as we closer to our soft opening.

    Is it finally open?

    No. The mira mesa one is not opened yet but the store in Kearny Mesa has just opened over the weekend ! Soft opening ~~~

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