I came to this place several times and the owner was not friendly and warm at all. She didn't want to talk to you and always answered you with least words. Her drinks were not rich in flavors and zest. Never come back again! read more

Ordered the green milk tea and had it made less sweet. Still too sweet for me, but the drink was ok. Probably one of the few in the areas. The service was fast as well. I ordered about 7 drinks and was in and out pretty fast. They also have a stamp card here, get 8 drinks and you get one free. read more

If you like a quiet atmosphere and swift service I recommend this place!! Some flavors seem a bit watered down and then there are some that are A+++ - haven't visited for a bit but visited last week and loved the new booths they have!! We were there at night though and it was dimly lit? Either way we ordered the waffles - tasty and simple :) read more

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Honey green tea 5/5 Popcorn chicken 5/5 Thai milk tea 5/5 Ambiance nice and clean 5/5 Fried Octopus that looks like tarantula.... PRICELESS. 5/5 Oh don't even bother looking at the ceiling next to exit sign while eating fried octopus. read more

Slightly disappointed tried it out for the first time because quickly was closed, their peach milk tea was way different than theirs since it a completely different place I wouldn't have minded as much but mine actually lacked the milk part of it. If that wasn't enough the girl taking my order and making it had a terrible attitude, very bad first impression all together, Quickly will definitely always have my business since it the only other bobba place in town. read more

I tried this one day when Quickly was closed, and found that this store is trying to be waaaaaay to many different things at the same time. -Drinks, food, ice-cream, candy, charms, trinkets, glass ornaments. Their drinks are alright, I just feel they are a bit watered down. I wish they would put more Tapioca in their drinks, I already finish it off after about a third of the way through the drink. They are also a bit more expensive. read more

The Thai tea is amazing and affordable. The woman that owns the place is incredibly nice every time I go in

I was excited to try this new boba cafe as its only a few min from where I live and it has pretty good rating/reviews. I gotta say its pretty big with plenty of seatings; definitely would make a great hangout spot, and very clean. Doesnt have as much selections as quicklys or cafe tap but they do serve waffles. I got a large almond milk tea and its pretty average, tastes like quicklys. I was kinda expecting better due to the reviews. I wouldnt mind coming back and trying other flavors and perhaps the waffles since I live so close. read more

Great bubble tea and great service. This is my favorite place to go. They will do no sugar milk tea and customize it for you. The tapioca balls are on point. read more

Fat Straw Cafe - Bubble Tea Near Me - Livermore, California

Worst customer service. Mom seems to be nice but there is a mean lady. Young daughter is nice. Too bad. I won't go there again.

Oh my God there are so many amazing things I can say about this café. I am such a Boba addict and once I moved to Livermore I didn't think they would be such a wonderful and authentic Boba place. My friends took me to this place for the first time. I was in awe at how comforting and how nice everyone was. They had such a wide variety of flavors and they were made fresh and authentic. The tapioca was cooked wonderfully, And not only do they have milk tea, but they also have slushies, smoothies, popping Boba, garlic fries, chicken, and even fried octopus! I've been here about 50 times and I love this place. It is like my second home. read more

The avocado smoothie is made with real avocado, their tapioca balls are always warm and freshly made. The last time I went I had the Taro smoothie which was also great. I highly recommend their snow ice. read more

Fat Straw Cafe - Taro Snow Ice & Coconut Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Livermore, California

Nice tea station!! Authentic popcorn chicken is really recommend. Tapioca bubble is very chewy!! read more

Fat Straw Cafe - I love the popcorn Chicken, authentic taste!! Grapefruit green tea is also awesome!! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Livermore, California

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This new boba cafe is a great addition to the area! I've been here a couple times now, and have tried the jasmine green tea with boba as well as the special 3Q milk tea (which comes with boba, grass jelly, and egg pudding). Both were great, and the tapioca/boba has the perfect chewy texture! They have a great variety of snacks and food to go with their drinks. The belgian waffles are wonderful and loaded with toppings. I can't wait to go back to try the snow ice. The cafe itself is bright and open with a friendly staff and great atmosphere. Definitely give this place a try!!! read more

As others have mentioned milk tea was kind of watered down a little though the sweetness level was fine. We also ordered spicy chicken popcorn. The only spice it had was salt. The chicken color was brown which didn't look or taste fresh. It was served with Sweet Chili Thai Sauce. (Honestly, Sweet Chili Thai Sauce is not what you consider spicy) :-( read more

So now that I've finally tried the snacks here, I've finally decided that I will definitely stay a regular! Me and my boyfriend come here a lot for the tapioca, and just tried the Fried Octopus and Popcorn Chicken. The tea is really good; if you want something more light you can ask for just tea without milk and less sugar. If you want something that's more of a sweet treat, get the milktea with tapioca. And I love that they came out with new flavors. I usually like the lychee tea, but I will be trying the Lavender sometime soon. I'm glad they're expanding their flavors. Their popcorn chicken is really yummy and not overly fried or breaded. Their fried octopus is also really yummy and nice and crispy. You can also get the hot snacks spicy, according to your tastes. Their waffles are also tasty, but best eaten right there. When I got it to go, they were really nice about it and put it in a to-go box but it will definitely be a little soggy when you get back. The owners are also very nice, so that's a nice plus! read more

I came here on a random weekday around 1 PM and it wasn't too busy! There were customers but only one worker working (I think she was the owner!) but she working efficiently and was really polite to everyone. I ordered a bubble milk tea and popcorn chicken mild! It took a little bit of time but I wasn't in a rush because I was planning to study a bit there. My order came out and I tried my bubble milk tea first. It's pretty standard to be honest, like not outstanding, but it does the job if you just want that milk tea taste. Boba wasn't bad as well! I really liked their popcorn chicken, but I wish I went with spicy because their mild felt like nothing haha The chicken was fresh out of the fryer and tasted authentic. For $3.99, it's a pretty good price (most places I go usually charge $4.99 or more for popcorn chicken). I'm rating this place highly because I really liked the service haha The owner was really nice to me and helped me package up my left over popcorn chicken. It's a small local business and I support them very much! It's not the best boba place in the area (Sharetea Livermore has that place in my heart haha) but it's cheaper here and they have food options! Will be back for more popcorn chicken and try other drinks. read more

Fat Straw Cafe - regular bubble milk tea ! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Livermore, California

I had a horrible experience today. I bought three drinks and bubble waffle with nutella. When the lady took my order I asked her if I could get the waffle to go and she said yes. Once it was ready the man (owner) came over and put it on the counter. I then stood up and asked if he could put it into a to go box. He looked at me with a rude face and said he didn't have anything to put it in. I was so irritated because he was so rude and then all of a sudden they start speaking in their language who knows what they're saying about me and all of a sudden the wife the lady decides to pop up with the bag. Seriously so rude don't think I'll be going back there and I hope nobody else does either!!!! read more

Very good drinks and friendly staff!! Even my picky kids enjoyed something off the menu!

I give it a star because the Thai tea itself was good, but the boba was hard and tasted old. There was also a minimum payment when you pay with card. So if you just wanted to buy a regular sized drink with card, they'll charge extra or you can order a larger size to make the minimum requirement. Maybe it was just a bad time to go but it kinda sucks that that was my first experience. read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE Fat Straw, I've been a customer here since Rachel opened her doors. The drinks and food are consistently good and the drinks are the best in town!!! read more

Drink of Choice: 4/5 Grapefruit GT w/ Boba Variety: 3/5 (regular boba menu, what this place needs is something that makes it stand out from the other places) Ambience: 3.5/5 (a few tables to catch up with friends, usually pretty quiet with current top hits playing) I've been on the hunt for a go-to boba place in the Tri-Valley area and this place is currently the hidden gem of the bunch. I'm usually not a big add-in boba kinda person, but I actually really liked the quality of theres here! It's exactly how it should be, fresh with a balance of soft and chewy! The popcorn chicken is not bad too! Heh it actually had chicken instead of just purely fried batter. :) But yeah, to sum it up, this place is worth giving a shot. It's been quiet cause i don't think that many people know of it yet but it definitely has a lot of potential. read more

What a gem - friendly staff answered all of our questions and made us feel welcome. Tasty bubble waffles and plenty of seating. We'll definitely be back. read more

Best avocado smoothie I have ever had! Great boba, great atmosphere. Competitively priced for the area. Can't wait to try out the hot menu items! read more

The red bean smoothie is the best! The butterfly shrimp is juicy and perfect! Plus it's right across the street from my home! Yay!

I love this place so much I went here everyday in the summer of 2018. I ALWAYS get a mango slushy with tapioca. I am pretty sure her name is Rachel but the store owner works so hard and quickly with the big lines from the after school rush and she's so friendly I love her! read more

Ordered a Large coconut milk tea with boba and egg pudding. The drink tasted amazing and the coconut flavor was strong, which I enjoyed. Rachel was the server and cashier, and I am quite satisfied that she offered a punch card right away without me asking. Very happy with their service, their drinks, and the price. Just make sure to mention if you want ice in the drink or not. ;) read more

Pretty good overall. Came here on a weekday mid day so it was quiet. Shop looks cute, good parking. Ordered a mango shave ice w boba and a green tea one with red bean. It was simple. Small was a bit small, cost around $3.99. Overall, both were not bad for a shop in Livermore. If I'm in the area again I would come back and try out their boba tea. read more

Fat Straw Cafe - Mango snow ice with condense milk and boba. Pretty good - Bubble Tea Near Me - Livermore, California

Just came here with my boyfriend. He got bubble milk tea and I got green apple tea, and we tried each other's drinks. I have to say, the drinks have a lot more tea flavor than Quickly. Personally, I like it. The girl who took our orders was very nice and we got them super fast. Also, the prices are really good for what you get. The only not great thing was that a lot of the straws had been squished, so the bobba got stuck in both of our straws a lot. Also, the location isn't great. But what can you do? It's life. I can't wait to come back to try the food! read more

Not a variety that makes this boba place stand out. The few options they have aren't done very well. You can't change the ice or sweetness level. The 8+ drinks I've tried were sickly sweet and the boba tasted burnt one time and another was rubbery and over cooked. Even the milk tea is overly sweet. The food is overpriced and it comes it small quantities. It's food you'll find from the freezer section. read more

One of the best milk tea place I have had in the Bay Area. Both their regular bubble milk tea and jasmine milk tea are yummy. Tapioca are fresh and chewy and unsweetened, I love it! Their smoothie are made of fresh fruit and also very yummy, better than places like T4 and ShareTea. Highly recommended to anyone that loves real authentic milk tea read more

Fat Straw Cafe - Bubble Tea Near Me - Livermore, California

Love this place! Good food great quality at a reasonable price. Always consistent with their orders, it does not matter who's behind the counter. Highly recommended! read more

I just heard about this place on yelp and I decided to try it out. I order the Thai iced tea with boba and I absolutely love it!

It's a really cute store. I haven't tried the snacks they offer but I got the boba tea and it was good. Someone who was in before me got some sort of fried chicken and it smelled really good. The tapioca I got in my almond milk tea tasted fresh and delicious. Friendly staff. I will go back for sure. read more

Love this place!! Their smoothies and fries are the best. The tea I had was kinda watery and sour when I went but they make up for it with how amazing their smoothies are. Wouldn't be my first choice for milk tea but I would get a smoothie there everyday if I could! read more

I get the boba milk tea with pearl & it is good. They also have snow which I would like to try. The food doesn't look very appetizing.

Great place, super friendly and kind owner! I. The beginning of the pandemic, she gave her customers free face masks. So thoughtful!

I had the melon milk tea with tapioca... yummy !! Will definitely go back !!! It's a cute lil store

Honeydew melon slush-or-smoothie. yummy. :-)

The service is always excellent here. The tapioca is always fresh and their smoothies are made with real fruit. The honeydew one is our favorite! read more