Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Golden Tea Shop

    4.5 (305 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

    Golden Tea Shop Photos

    Business Info

    GOLDEN TEA SHOP ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

    You might also consider

    More like Golden Tea Shop

    Recommended Reviews - Golden Tea Shop

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos - Golden Tea Shop

    Mango sago(old) with boba
    Jacqueline D.

    I cannot say enough great things about this spot, it's a mom and pop shop with friendly customer service and delicious drinks for a great price! I've had 1/3 of the menu and every drink is good quality. This time I tried their mango sago(old) and added boba, it was so so refreshing! It's such an extensive menu that you can always have the excitement of trying something new. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a casual play with two tables and a few bar seats, cozy![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'll be back for more most definitely.

    Oolong
    Christine N.

    Tablet in the front to put your order in. Workers in the back making your drinks. I got the roasted oolong with boba, 50% ice & 50% sugar. Decent oolong tea flavor. If you get overwhelmed by choices, you might want to look at the menu online, other wise you will be OVERWHELMED! First world problems haha. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Straightforward spot. Friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Seating inside, but not too much, maybe just take your drink & roam the Chinatown treasures.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Caution: last time I got a 50% sugar, the drink was still pretty sweet.

    Joanne Y.

    I've definitely been gatekeeping this place for too long and i want it to do well so here goes my review! BEST BOBA /TEA IN OAKLAND! You know the tea is good when it literally has a tea leaf shop. All the drinks are made with the same tea leaves from the tea shop which makes this place so special. Prices are still reasonable (but even if they raise it I won't be mad). I usually get their dragonwell milk tea and finally ventured into a pineapple fruit tea and it was just as delightful. Menu is massive but I doubt you can go wrong with anything. They also serve cute Hong Kong style street snacks like curry fishballs and fish siu mai as well as rice noodle rolls in sauce. I got a drink, noodles and siu mai today and it was $18 with tip. Cannot praise this place enough! The only somewhat downside is that it can take a while for your drink to be made but I like to believe it's because they brew each drink with fresh tea leaves, none of that instant powder or pre brewed large batch of tea! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a tiny little spot tucked away in Chinatown so easy to miss if you're more looking carefully.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Mango dirty tea
    Sydney J.

    This review comprises 3 different visits: Strawberry mango tea, black tea, 0% ice, 25% sweet: It took the workers nearly 20 minutes to make it since some people ordered a bunch of drinks ahead of us. It was very fruity, and included star-shaped jellies and popping boba, so it was still very sweet even at 25% sweetness since I assume the sugar was also partly in the toppings themselves. Rainbow guava green tea, modified to have oolong tea, 25% sweet, 25% ice: It was very fruity and had strong flavor. It tasted a lot sweeter than I would expect for 25%, not sure if that's partly because of the rectangular fruit toppings again which were in the bottom of the drink. Mango dirty tea, 25% ice, 25% sweet: The ordering kiosk asked us to select milk type so we picked whole milk, but I didn't actually taste milk in this drink so it might've just been an error in how the customization was set up for this menu item. I liked that it had actual mango bits in it. Overall, the drinks have been solid and would be good if you have a sweet tooth and like fruit teas. I have not yet tried 0% sweet and am curious how that would turn out with the drinks that have sugary toppings like jelly in them, or if it's just not feasible in that case to make it low sweetness.

    stress relief tea with oat milk and honey 25% sugar
    Kimberly A.

    1st time there and it was incredible definitely recommend for a chill spot i had the stress relief tea with 25% sugar with oat milk and honey and it was so yummy i would definitely buy again and they're prices are reasonable for a good size

    Menu
    Julianne P.

    Hole in the wall boba spot that serves delicious drinks and soft boba. I ordered the boba milk tea w/ almond milk and creama and my husband got the strawberry matcha with green tea and boba. Drink ratings: - boba milk tea w/ almond milk + creama: 4/5 - strawberry matcha w/ green tea + boba: 3.5/5 (we love sweet but the strawberry jam or mixture was way too sweet even with adjusting the sweetness to 50%)

    Hong kong milk tea and boba milk tea!
    Whitney T.

    A must when visiting Oakland!!! They have the best drinks in town! I got the hong kong milk tea 75% sweet with boba, my bf got the boba milk tea 75% sweet! Both were less than 10$ total, which is not bad! They also have a tea shop next door that I recommend visiting if you want to buy your own tea leaves! Great small business that I definitely recommend if you are in chinatown!

    Calvin G.

    I came to visit some family on Sunday and stopped by this place for a milk tea drink.There was a small wait less than 5 minutes very fast service. Don't be fooled by how the outside looks this small milk tea store in China town of Oakland is very tasty. I personally love strong flavored tea over sweet ones and this store fit my tastes. They have a wide variety choice of milk teas and different drinks. I love to drink oolong tea and they had 4 different options. Since it's my first time here I got the roasted oolong with 50% sweet and 75% ice it was really delicious. The oolong was strong and the boba was soft. If I come to Oakland again I will definitely stop by to try other oolong drinks!

    Scented tea selection #3 flat tummy tea
    Juana S.

    Small tea and snack shop In the heart of china town, can be easy to miss unless your walking directly in front of the store. Large teas, smoothie, slushy, selection. They also offer sweet and savory snack. Their prices have increased but are reasonable in comparison to other shops in the area. They have a few tables and a bar area where you can hang out and enjoy your tea. I ordered #3 flat tummy on the scented tea menu. It was recommended for digestion and metabolism. It's very earthy if you choose no sugar, which is how I like it. Pros: Tea selection Cost Snacks Friendly staff Cons: It's a good 20 min walk from me Shop can be easy to miss Once diecisiete dos mil viente tres

    Look at all the fresh ingredients! This is only what's left from what I already ate!!! Lots and lots of goodies!!!
    Lynne L.

    I have been drinking boba drinks before they were even popular in the 1990s, so I've had plenty of different types and styles. My go to drink has always been red bean smoothie with boba. If you don't have this basic drink, then your shop probably doesn't cater to serious milk tea connoisseurs. I went to a shop in San Jose that used red bean POWDER!? I asked for a refund before they even made the order. I was in Alameda today and was craving my usual refreshment. I yelped "boba" and this shop came up. Checked their menu and sure enough, my favorite was included in several different drinks, so I headed over ASAP. Their menu is very extensive with a few different options with red bean, but I settled on the Fresh Taro (no purple powder here!) and red bean milk with boba. I ordered on the kiosk and noted to please add ginger milk for my order. 25% ice and 50% sugar. Minus 1 star due to service fee for using my credit card. I could have paid cash, but thought everything was through kiosk only. I selected 50% sugar, but my drink was much sweeter than 50% from other places. I think they add a bit more sugar to their red beans and thus a sweeter final product. Note for next time for sure. This was absolutely the best drink I have had in a long while and it didn't cost me an arm and a leg. It was made with fresh and real ingredients and the bonus of the ginger made it super special! I will definitely be back for much much more!!! THANK YOU!

    Dianna H.

    Small boba shop in Oakland Chinatown that looks unassuming from the outside but actually is quite good! They have a large selection of drinks as well as some small bites such as curry fish balls, tofu pudding, egg puffs and waffles, etc. There is some seating but it's limited. The technology here is pretty advanced for what looks like a small mom and pop shop. You can order on the tablet and customize everything directly on there. I wasn't looking for anything fancy and went with a basic boba milk tea with pudding for $5.25. Got it with 25% ice, 50% sugar, and whole milk. My drink was prepared quickly, as we were the only customers in the store, and soon we were on the way. Overall it was a solid drink, and I'd come back here again the next time I get a boba craving.

    Tea
    Justin K.

    This place is, in my opinion, the only good boba shop in the Oakland Berkeley area. It all starts with their tea, their tea is outstanding! They even have a shop next door where they can direct you to the perfect tea, what service! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The shop is small, but the owner is a character and is very entertaining.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The prices are standard, but the boba is superior! You will not find better boba in town!

    Scented tea menu
    Joyce M.

    This little tea shop has all the others beat! The secret is they use freshly brewed real tea to make their drinks. One side of the shop is a true classic Chinese tea shop with fragrant expensive and rare teas sold by the pound, the other is a bubble tea shop with snacks, bubble tea/boba. What I absolutely LOVE about this shop is that it is the only one in Oakland that makes tofu-fa (silken tofu dessert) by hand the old fashioned way - UC dessert has tofu-fa but it is not as silky and served with all kinds of sauces and syrup whereas here eating just the plain tofu-fa tastes better than even with the ginger or cane sugar syrup. This is a true hidden gem! Also I'm going to spill the beans that this place makes the best egg waffles in Oakland Chinatown, they are served the old fashioned way - in a brown paper bag, and super crispy outside with a chewy center. I'm so glad I found this place! I hope they never stop making tofu-fa here! Be sure to call and ask if they have it before you head over, they don't always have it on hand or they may have sold out. I love the health drink menu too - if you want a refreshing beverage that is both delicious, perfect for summer and gives you a pretty complexion check out their health conscious Scented Tea menu!

    Rose Milk Tea with Coconut Jelly

    See all

    Review Insights

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Zi G.
    0
    15
    11

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Yaya L.
    29
    31
    27

    10 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kim l.
    878
    2124
    4852

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Justin K.
    131
    4
    15

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ava R.
    0
    25
    33

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 8
    Thanks 0
    Love this 8
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Vivian L.
    61
    112
    2625

    3 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 3
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Amazing in every way such good tea and the price is right! Golden Tea Shop is the real deal

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Excellent quality tea, good options, milk alternatives, amazing unbeatable price. Delicious!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 8

    Golden Tea Shop Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Golden Tea Shop

    Do they offer lactose free milk options like almond, soy, coconut, or lactose free milk?

    Yes, they do have lactose free milk options.

    Don’t See Your Question? Ask Away!

    You might also consider

    Chicha San Chen

    Chicha San Chen

    4.6
    (314 reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$

    So cool to have this great tea spot close to campus!…read more This is a spacious, stylish, modern, and comfortable space to relax and enjoy your milk tea. Very convenient to order on one of the two self service kiosks, though a line can form at times (wish they had at least one more). There's a useful screen showing all of the orders that are ready and being worked on. There's a good amount of seating well spread out with some tables and a large communal table. Some power outlets near the wall for charging. There's a cool tea tasting and education area where they let you taste and learn about tea. They have some of the best tea of any chain, you can really taste the tea flavor. Their boba also comes warm and fresh in your cup. And how fun is their built in cup holder rope!

    If you like tea this is the place to go to because they do a tea demonstration in Georgia did an…read moreamazing job with describing the taste how they smell and taste and how to make it as well. . It was very informative and takes about 15 minutes which I really love and I really enjoy and learned a lot about tea. . Also I love coming here and getting the green milk tea with Boba and it has your Taro Boba and taro paste too. You can have it less sweet or no sweet and you can have it with less ice or more ice it's all up to your choice. . This is near the university and parking is a little challenge but there's also street parking and parking garage too. Hope this review helps and thanks for reading and have a yelp-tastic day.

    Photos
    Main counter
    Main counter
    Busy any time. Lots of nice table configurations
    Busy any time. Lots of nice table configurations
    HH signage

    See all

    HH signage
    TP TEA

    TP TEA

    4.3
    (385 reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$

    Summer has definitely shown up during the last few days of July with a heatwave upon us with the…read moresun coming out. The weather heats up there is nothing more essential to refresh by grabbing a beverage on ice. There are many places to grab something to clinch your thirst. Nothing is better on a sunny day as grabbing a bubble tea. There is a place which professionally provides all kinds of flavors of drinks from Taiwan and it's called Taiwan Professional Tea. On another Summer stroll in Telegraph I landed at Taiwan Professional Tea. Inside there is some seating and the party people order on a kiosk. They have lots of drinks not too sweet and some are sour like lemonade like some on my social media feed. They also have matcha for Don Juan de la Matcha . I got the Mango Passion Smoothie . It was not too sweet and it had lots of flavor and hit the spot . A good place to grab a drink rain or shine because the drinks are Type A ( Taipei). Last day of the month and it's "gone" now every social media feed for the end of July photo dump is what is going "on" but this place has tasty tea drinks which has a second name professional and first name "Taiwan" and they also have matcha for the "Don Juan" This place is the place during a heatwave is the answer and that is "unquestionable"they have drinks with fruits and not a "vegetable"when it comes to matcha leave it to the "professional" because Don Juan de la Matcha is nothing "correctable"

    One of my favorite milk tea chains in the Bay Area, always consistent. My favorite is their TGY…read moreMilk Tea which has great tea flavor, but they also have a huge variety of other choices, including seasonal ones. Small spot with only a little seating, but it's quick and easy to order from their self service kiosks.

    Photos
    Interior, self order kiosks
    Interior, self order kiosks
    C6. Strawberry Milk Tea Osmanthus milk tea
    C6. Strawberry Milk Tea Osmanthus milk tea
    C4. Taiwan Classic Milk Tea C6. Strawberry Milk Tea

    See all

    C4. Taiwan Classic Milk Tea C6. Strawberry Milk Tea

    Golden Tea Shop - bubbletea - Updated August 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...