I grew up in the SGV and have been coming here since it opened! This place is super solid in terms of drinks and boba. The boba here is my standard for chewy boba and is on the far end of the chewy spectrum. My husband loves this place and likes to get the Hokkaido Milk Tea which is a caramel flavored milk tea that's not too sweet. My classic favorite is the Iced Milk Drink with caramel, boba, and pudding. During the winter, it's also a fantastic drink hot! Definitely would recommend this place but keep in mind this recommendation doesn't have any seating so it's more of a grab and go kinda place. read more

Half and Half Tea Express - Hokkaido Milk Tea with Grass Jelly - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcadia, California

The other Half and Half Express in Arcadia closed so this location is now the closest to me. My most recent experience (during pandemic) was pretty quick and seamless. I called ahead to place my order and my drinks were ready when I arrived. Even before the pandemic, all of the staff have been super friendly, fast and efficient. Thank goodness for Half and Half Express during the pandemic and hopefully after. Even when times are tough, everyone needs a boba fix. My favorite go to drinks/recommendations: -Grapefruit yogurt (non-caffeinated) -Mango oolong -Almond coffee milk tea read more

One of the OG boba shops that I've come to over the years. Their Hokkaido milk tea is my favorite drink to get. The boba is on the firmer end of the boba spectrum. Their drink sizes are bigger than most standard boba shops, so this is a great place to pick a drink up if you're about to do a road trip. read more

Half and Half Tea Express - Hokkaido milk tea with grass jelly - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcadia, California

Used to be one of my fave boba shops but not so much lately. Prices went up so much and drinks became quite inconsistent. Also 3.5% surcharge now if you tap for applepay. read more

Half and Half Tea Express - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcadia, California

My go-to place for boba tea. I have tried many places here in LA for boba milk teas, but none of the them can beat Half and Half's boba milk teas in terms of flavor and taste. Half and Half has the right combination of the right amount of teas, milk and a lot of tender bobas. The bobas are cooked to the right tenderness and the right sweetness so they wouldn't over powered the tea flavor. To top that off, they have many varieties of tasty toppings. My favorite topping is definitely the grass jelly. During Covid-19, there's always a long line outside of the store. But you can call ahead to order your favorite drink and then pick it up without waiting, just pay. There are plenty of parkings right in front of the store. We come here at least once a week. read more

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This is perhaps the smallest Half & Half Tea Express I visited. They are currently offering $1 off any drinks promotion. I ordered two rose milk teas with boba over the phone since there are no minimum for phone orders. I called them prior leaving my house and my drinks were ready by the time I got there. Staffs there were friendly & I was in and out of the place minutes. My drinks were good & fresh! I highly recommend this Half and half. read more

March 2021- Always love the consistently yummy taste of milk tea from here! Highly recommend the Rose Milk Tea with Lychee Jelly, Almond Milk Tea, or Brown Sugar Milk Tea!!! Less ice is the way to go imo read more

Half and Half is always a solid boba place. My friends and I just had dinner next door at Ramen Yukinoya and were incredibly full...but we couldn't resist Half and Half so we got one large Rose Green Milk Tea with less sugar to share. Rose Green Milk Tea -- I would not recommend. I've gotten the Rose Black Milk Tea before and that I will confidently say is much better! The less sugar was also meh. I like things sweeet! Seating -- Very minimal. There's just a bench for you to wait for your drink inside. There is not a lot of room for you to go and chill. My friends and I ended up just sitting in the car in the parking lot. Parking -- There is plenty of parking! Maybe not right in front of the store, but the rows further away are usually pretty empty. Menu -- There's a lot to choose from so it can be a bit overwhelming. They have a list of their most popular drinks and then another list of employee favorites to help you decide. But tbh these lists just overwhelmed me even more because I'm indecisive af! Summer Special -- They upgrade your drink to LARGE for FREE! read more

Half and Half Tea Express - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcadia, California

Dropped in around 9pm on a Thursday night and it was super empty! Remembered that Half and Half usually is cash only, but was pleasantly surprised they took card at this location. Ordered the Milk Candy milk tea with tiny boba and that was my go-to order. However, I realized this drink is a little too sweet for my taste now. Very milky though and tastes like what it's named for condensed milk tea! Love the tiny boba, even after leaving it in the fridge for the next day, it was still easier to bite into than the regular boba. Also ordered the fresh green milk tea with regular boba for my boyfriend, and this flavor hit the spot for him. Simple but super yummy! Service is very fast, as they got my drink down the staff was already preparing it, but I wanted some add ons and they were happy to make the changes before it was done! Very friendly and they wished me a good night :) definitely coming back to this location! read more

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Love the milk tea here, but I just found out that if you order a drink without ice they fuckin charge you an extra dollar for no ice? WTF?

1/2 & 1/2 Ordered: Iced Milk Drink with Pudding, Caramel, and Honey Boba $3.85. Tina's Temptation and Tourism: - If you want caffeine-free, this is the drink for you! - Top ten drinks on the cork board, I've only tried #1. - Only place that compares to this or makes a drink close to this would be Square Bar! I'm not sure if they took it from them though... - The girl in the front was so nice and suggestive. I would come back just for her! Super nice staff and clean place. - Addiction is not good, but glad this place is as far as SoCal so I don't get fat.... read more

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I order the honey & grass jelly, when we order it the cashier doesn't even know they have this item. I understand this is not a popular item, the cashier said that she will figure it out. But look what I got, a cup of ice water with little grass jelly for 7 DOLLARS!!!. No flavor, no sweet at all. Clearly, this isn't the item that I want , I had this before so I know what is look like. I ask she if she could change it, but she refused. She said I need to pay for the new drink. Really terrible experience! read more

Half and Half Tea Express - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcadia, California

really good, amazing, and my first pick if I had to pick a boba place. Good service, and if I had to pick a drink, I would go for the brown sugar ice milk. The place is really good-looking--not overly decorated, but good enough. read more

Been here a couple times for boba when I'm in the area. I've tried a variety of the milk teas. I like how they have an extensive menu, but the quality of the drink seems to vary a lot with each visit. The last time I went for a red bean milk tea, the flavor was pretty bland. The time before that, I had a pretty tasty rose milk tea. This is a decent spot for boba when you're in the area (which is the case for me), otherwise there are probably plenty of other spots to try. read more

Update: Came back to redeem stamp cards. There was a line outside with many people six feet apart. Props to the cashier for getting down my complicated order!! I was worried it would be hard due to me being quiet/bad pronunciation. And also for allowing me to have the summer upgrade/topping/bag (desperately needed the bag for groceries and didn't have anymore hands haha). I feel like I was being a needy customer yesterday, so glad the staff was patient. Always love coming to half and half for the toppings. Rant: Of course, due to it being a small store, it's hard to socially distance when you pick up your drink after you order, but it's hard for the employees to mange the people outside, but hopefully customers are more careful/trying do the best to their ability. It bothers me that some people take off their masks and drink so close to the store. For the safety of others, I recommend enjoying drinks in the car read more

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This is one of my go to tea houses. Their drinks are consistent and still affordable price. Their teas are strong and flavorful not like other places ... watered down tea. My favorite drink: kumquat black tea - quarter sweet with QQ balls. Best to call in to order, so you don't have to wait in line. Highly recommend this place! read more

I Love Half and Half!! This one's nice because it also accepts card! All of their drinks taste good, it's hard to get one that you won't like (unless you just don't like milk tea). Their boba is seriously some of the best I've had!! The time that I went, the sign wasn't on so I thought that the Half and Half was no longer there, but I guess they just haven't adjusted to the darkness that comes at 5 PM! Drawback for this location is that it's very small. Tip: Shake the drink before poking the straw into the cup. read more

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I've been coming here for quite some time now. In my most recent trip I encountered the most unpleasant staff, I'm not sure if these folks are just unhappy underpaid or both, but there's absolutely no need to give off that rude rushed energy to your paying customers. I get a half ass greeting, I order my first drink and then instantly the girl gives me my total...not asking if that concludes my order or anything and I tell her I'm ordering another drink...and she laughs and said oh oops, and then gives me my ticket number and that's it...the interaction just seemed so rushed(mind you there was no one behind me) I know these places can get busy, but you can't forget your customer service manners. A guy came after me, ordered and somehow got his order first, not only that but they gave him much better customer service. A reminder that you really gotta treat everyone equally! read more

Their beverages are amazing! I love how even though it was my first time going, they were still very patient as my family members were still deciding what to order. The area is fairly small though so if a lot of people go in at the same time, there won't be much space to stand around. The boba pearls are very soft, it doesn't harden very quickly! I love how well the boba goes together with the beverages. Can't forget the numerous amount of food and snacks they offer, I heard they're delicious. Never tried it before, but I hope to get some soon! read more

Half and Half Tea Express - Taro Boba Milk Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcadia, California

One of the best boba places I've had but that might be because I like their fruit flavors. Their cashier is super nice and the waiting is usually really short. The place is nice and tiny and I will definitely come back. I got the strawberry iced milk with boba and lychee jelly. It tastes great. read more

Went in and ordered the Green Apple Green Tea at 50% sugar and 25% ice - they didn't even fill the drink to the top of my large size cup. Also, there's very little green apple flavor so they might be skimping on the ingredients. Also was much more bitter than I expected for a fruit green tea drink. Service was fast though. read more

Always a please coming here. Friendly staff, free upgrade promos, and really good drinks. I usually like their Bo's coffee with no sugar but a scoop of vanilla ice cream (with no guilt) with ez boba and it's prefect every time! read more

Personally, I've never really been a huge fan of Half and Half drinks. I've tried their iced milk drink with caramel+egg pudding+boba, Thai tea, jasmine green milk tea, and the candy milk smoothie. The tea taste is too strong for my preference, and oddly enough, most of the drinks taste watered down. I recently had a random craving for Half and Half, so I went in and tried the brown sugar black milk tea with egg pudding and honeyboba. This one was really the game changer for me. This drink was probably the best boba drink I've had in a while. The boba from Half and Half definitely is my favorite of all the boba shops in the 626 area, even better than that of A+ Tea House in my opinion! I love how the boba is warm and sweet. It's also the perfect texture. The reason why I'm giving this place 4 stars out of 5 is because the price is quite high (~$6 on average) and the other drinks aren't really my thing. read more

Alright, so new update! On my last review, I gave this place a low star rating due to a bad experience: the drink was bland and poor customer service. I recently came back to this location for boba because I want to give this place another chance. Their drinks are getting better, and customer service was a lot better than before. The staff members listened to the orders attentively and repeated the orders to make sure that everything is correct. I will come back here again in the near future for their BMT and Red Bean Smoothie (my mom's favorite drink here!) read more

I've only had ONE drink here and it's probably all I'll ever have here and that's enough for me to be faithful to this place It's the RED BEAN SMOOTHIE It's addicting. It's the perfect texture and the perfect amount of sweet. I love it so much I get the big one and sip to my hearts content as I run my errands This is a fan favorite for me and my friend and I HIGHLY recommend you try it read more

Half & Half is extremely average. It's just like any other boba place but just a bit better than others because I've been to terrible boba places and this isn't one of them. They have a HUGE menu full of teas, slushies, milk teas, smoothies, etc. so there's something for everyone. The drinks in general are pretty above average so I have no complaints there. The service however, is pretty bad because they either don't greet you, or they just don't care about your well-being as a paying customer. The location is pretty small and can easily get cramped if a line starts to form. And since it's right next to a ramen spot, it'll generally fill up fast. read more

Half and Half Tea Express - Halo-halo (taro milk tea w/ red bean and egg pudding) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcadia, California

I got the Chocolate Milk Smoothie with Boba. Haha. I'm so not Asian. The menu was extensive. They got food too if ya like. Boba was chewy and not sweet. Which was perfect because I asked for less sweet for my drinks anyways. The smoothie I had to mix it around because the bottom was warm, so that made the blended ice melted a bit. Overall my drink tasted okay, it was still a bit sweet for me. But I wanna try their other items next time. read more

Half and Half Tea Express - Chocolate milk smoothie with boba. Less sweet. Taste: okay - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcadia, California

In my opinion, the best boba tea I have had Everytime I come down to Socal, I make my bf drives me over and get a number 3. Also, if you want to be adventurous, get a small Bailey bottle, and mix it with the half and half drink. It is fire. read more

Half and Half Tea Express - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcadia, California

We've been out and about in the SGV a lot more lately. That means I'm bound to drink way too much milk tea. You can't help it when there is a boba spot on every block within a 5 mile radius. We were at Westfield Santa Anita and needed an afternoon pick me up. Half and Half is located in the same plaza as Sweet Honey Dessert, Aldi, and Vietnam Kitchen. There wasn't much of a line on a rainy Saturday. The service was pretty good. Our two drinks came out promptly. There are no tables to hang out here. They have a variety of teas and coffee drinks. You can adjust the sweetness level which is really good. It comes in two sizes: a medium or large. The cups have a bulky shape but fit perfectly in your cup holders. Another good boba shop checked off the list. read more

Half and Half Tea Express - Rose milk tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcadia, California

Half and Half is my jam. They have the old favorites, and some unique flavors. Their locations are usually small, but their services is usually pretty quick. The litmus test for a good boba (for me) is almond milk tea w/ boba, and there's is pretty good. (I get mine 75% sweet.) Of course Half and Half cup sizes are larger compared to some, but their prices seem to be consistant and I consider them reasonable. I wouldn't consider myself a boba fiend, but theirs is always servered warm and is never hard and chewy, and they don't over ice your drink. read more

I always get their green tea latte! I love how their teas are never sweet. I normally get 50-75% sugar at other tea shops but their full sugar level is like 75% sugar at other tea places. The green tea latte is just green tea with their cream on top. I love it ! read more

Half and Half Tea Express - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcadia, California

After ramen next door this is a great dessert drink option. I want to try everything on the menu.

This review is for the drinks only. This location serves limited snack items and maybe 3 meal sets. Back to the drinks: 1. Almond milk tea always tastes great and consistent. 2. Almond milk coffee yummy!! 3. Strawberry lemonade with boba- great option for kids. I almost don't want to review this location because they serve drinks quickly and it is not overcrowded. This is my favorite milk tea / boba joint! read more

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terrible service. The workers forgot to add boba to a drink and refuses to remake it just because the cup dropped. We apologized around 5 times for dropping the drink only to receive eye rolling. If you didn't want to remake the drink then just make it correctly the first time. Your only job in the industry is to serve customers and you can't even do that. read more

Love the convenience of this and their consistent great quality in drinks! I love coming here after I eat at Ramen Yukinoya or after I go do some shopping at CVS and Aldi market. The drinks are made very quickly and they have stamp card valid only at the Express locations listed on the card. As someone who is so indecisive on how to order drinks, I am grateful they have a lot of popular combinations listed for you on the wall behind you as you order at the cashier. You can even control the sugar level and on the menu, they tell you what options are caffeine free. So far we have tried: Almond Milk Tea and Honey Boba Iced Milk Drink with Caramel, Pudding and Honey Boba Bo's Coffee Latte and Honey Boba Osmanthus Ice Milk Drink with Pudding and Boba The drinks are a bit pricey but it is like a big bucket so it might be a good value in the end, depending on who you ask haha. The buckets are hard to fit in your regular cupholders though. read more

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This Half and Half Express is definitely a more convenient location than the one up on Foothill. Located in the CVS/Aldi plaza by Ramen Yukinoya and Baskin Robbin's, this boba shop is quite small - ideal for dropping by to get a drink before leaving. Parking is rarely a problem as the plaza doesn't get too busy. Drinks are consistent and the price is pretty decent compared to what the other nearby independent boba shops are charging. Go-to drinks are usually the iced milk with boba, caramel, and pudding and the honey green tea with boba. I do feel like they don't give as much boba in their gigantic tub of a cup as other locations, but taste-wise, the flavors are always on point. The honey green tea tastes and looks like it's made with real, brewed tea. Not too sweet, not bitter - I can taste the green tea and the honey combination. Their signature iced milk is always amazing - it's a pretty sweet drink with all the ingredients packed inside, but it's definitely refreshing on a hot day. Boba is always cooked amazingly well - just the right consistency with enough spring and chewiness. They also give a generous scoop of pudding into the cup, which I think is pretty great. Overall, a pretty solid boba/tea location in Arcadia. The only downside is that there aren't tables/chairs (besides the ones they offer to waiting customers) where you can sit and enjoy your drink. But given the vicinity and how tiny the shop is, it's probably for the better. Workers are pretty nice - and they seem to know what they're doing to ensure that you don't spend too long waiting for your drinks. tl;dr - Quality tea at a relatively cheap price. Cash only! They no longer offer plastic bags if you order a ton of drinks, so be prepared to pay an extra few cents if you need a bag. Recommend their popular iced milk or any of their other regular tea drinks! read more

Half and Half Tea Express - Honey green tea and iced milk with boba, caramel and pudding - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcadia, California

Went in on a Monday afternoon. No wait, staff was helpful with their speedy service. Got the #1 super delicious. read more

Half and Half Tea Express - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcadia, California

An "Express" review for an "Express" place. (Har-har.) At first glance, I was turned off...I know it's an "express", so there's no seating...but the place looked a little dingy also therefore I didn't expect too much. However, I am actually very impressed with this Half and Half! It's the first Half and Half I've been to where I forgot to tell them "half sweet", but they made it just right! At other Half and Half locations, when I forget to mention it, their drinks turn out way too sweet, it's almost unbearable for me. =My order of NO.8 - FROZEN MILK GREEN TEA (without boba) was actually really tasty! I loved that it also wasn't as icy as other locations. I actually had lots of "drink" instead of ice/melted ice. The flavor was on point, and the best part? You guessed it...didn't taste diabetic. =Boyfriend didn't tell them "half sweet" either and his NO.5 - BO'S COFFEE WITH HONEY BOBA was pretty good too! The coffee reminded me of vietnamese coffee, strong and sweet. I didn't care much for the Honey Boba, but that's only because I don't enjoy boba to start with. Overall, this place was pretty impressive! There were a few cute little goodies/snacks that were sold on the walls by the door. And the service was pretty on par...drinks came out quickly and the cashier was very friendly. If I'm craving a Half and Half (which is not often), hopefully I'll be around this one! read more

Half and Half Tea Express - Frozen Green Milk Tea (no boba) and Bo's Coffee with Honey Boba. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcadia, California

Location: Located in a plaza with stores such as CVS, Moffets, Ramen Yukinoya, and Baskin Robins. They barely opened shop! Concept: I think this is a brilliant idea to have a half and half here. After people are done eating at Moffetts or Ramen Yukinoya, they can get dessert! This place will be generating a lot of money in no time at all Parking: Plenty of parking. Don't need to find street parking at all. Service: Love the service! Cashier and baristas were very friendly and the drinks came out fairly quickly. They also give out these fun size ramen noodle crackers. Pretty cool. Note: This is an half and half express meaning there are no tables. There are chairs to sit and chit chat if you like but the business mostly does to go orders like the location in Monterey Park. read more

Half and Half Tea Express - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcadia, California

Had the brown sugar milk tea and it was good as always. Very refreshing on a hot day. They made my drink very quickly, as I was the first time the only one in the store at the time on Friday afternoon. read more