Happy Lemon

3.6 (129 reviews)

ModerateJuice Bars & Smoothies, Bubble Tea

Open • 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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David L.

This place is not bad. Tho my fellow boba connoisseurs think the HL in Newark is better. The matcha waffle had a mochi texture to it. The original waffle tasted very normal. Thea go lemonade slush was very sour. So was the lychee lemonade. Service is not bad. Place is kind of cute. But less cute than other boba places. Above average B

Super F.

Food here is great. Service always seem to be OK ambience we hear music and street side noise.

E10 - KUMQUAT LEMON w/LYCHEE JELLIES - $6.25

Tu-Anh N.

WHEN: Sat @1:30pm While everyone was outside for the Wine & Arts Festival, we took cover for some refreshments to cool off. It's my first time at a Happy Lemon, so I figure I keep it simple by ordering: E10 - KUMQUAT LEMON w/LYCHEE JELLIES - $6.25 Wow, so refreshing! I think the secret ingredient is the salted dry plum, which I didn't expect to be in it! I love those, and I think it enhances all the wonderful flavors! This was so good and unique! This shop is pretty cute, well air-conditioned, with a couple of chairs and tables to hang out in. Not a busy time, but perhaps because it's during a festival.

Chloe C.

Terrible experience. I paid $1 extra for salted cheese on the side, and instead of giving me a proper container with a lid, they just put it in a cup and covered it with plastic wrap. Seriously? That's so careless -- it can easily spill. Every other store I've been to handles this properly, but this place couldn't even do that right. First and last time coming here.

S1 Passionfruit Mango Green Tea and D1. Boba Milk Tea

Dhoris P.

This location is just down the street from where we live. We always walk past it, but this time when I was craving boba, we ordered from here. I ordered online and by the time we got there, about 10-12 minute walk, it was ready. The small dining area had a few tables and bar stools by the windows. We sat at one of the tables, it was a hot day out. I got the passion fruit mango green tea and it was refreshing on a hot day. My bf ordered the milk tea w/ boba and taro, he said the taro was a bit grainy. I also ordered the original waffle and it was good. Next time I'll have to try the Oreo flavor.

E8. Passion Fruit Green Tea with lychee jelly A7. Matcha Tiramisu Salted Cheese

Binh T.

There was a line, and other customers before us waiting for their drinks outside. There was a big screen to show whose's drink were up next. Kinda felt like the dmv. Lol but I did like how they limited capacities. My very first happy lemon, and I sure am very happy. I got passion fruit green tea with lychee jelly. I love drinks with real fruits in them, and was satisfy with real passion fruit inside my drink. My friend loved her matcha drink, even though she didn't really tasted the tiramisu. But she love the salted cheese, I guess it's a happy lemon must have. Too bad I can't try it, because Of my lactose allergy. I really wanted to try their boba waffle, but they don't make that after 8pm. I will return and hopefully they will have them available.

Ed U.

** The following review reflects my experience DURING the COVID-19 pandemic. ** Shouldn't they put a mask on the Happy Lemon girl who gave me the white-gloved V sign as I walked up to the counter (photo: https://bit.ly/3iPIQl7)? At least I thought it was a girl. The yellow bowtie and red vest are throwing me off, so let's just assume Happy Lemon is non-binary. That would be appropriate since the salted cheese tea is an equal opportunity temptation to (primarily) Asian boys and girls alike. I was an Asian boy once. I was carefully strolling on Park when I noticed a new Happy Lemon out of the corner of my eye on Santa Clara. Honestly I was not making a beeline there as I haven't been patronizing drop-by spots no matter what beverages or other goodies they serve. But since it was relatively empty (just two people waiting), I decided to curb my cautionary ways and order the $4.25 Black Tea with Salted Cheese (photo: https://bit.ly/2SFPqA9). I recalled liking it against my better judgment in their Berkeley and Cupertino locations back in the halcyon, pre-pandemic days. I took it outside, found a solitary spot, and sipped it with purpose. I knew enough not to mix the creamy, salty top with the tea underneath. I drink it like a fat separator...not that I know how to separate myself from fat. However, for a non-binary sweet-savory treat, it worked for the few minutes I could pull down my mask. TEA - 4 stars...uniquely Asian sweet-savory treat for a once-in-a-while libation AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...he/she/they...Happy Lemon! SERVICE - 4 stars...properly distant and masked TOTAL - 4 stars...looking forward to future sipping freedom...someday RELATED - Exploring Alameda? Here's a collection of places I've tried and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2Ik8mky

Jessica N.

Time: last Tuesday evening Place: place looks a little run down in terms of paint and furniture, but still has a cute atmosphere. Store front is a little small, but not anything different from crowded downtown spaces. There was a couple areas for seating (two tables and a small counter by the window, but it's mostly turned into a take out store ever since the pandemic. COVID Precautions: staff and patrons wore masks. The protective shield was still up at the cashier and pick up counter. Food: I got the regular sized black tea with cheese foam and boba. I usually get 50% sweetness and less ice. Their boba is usually pretty good, but it didn't taste like they soaked it honey for long enough this time. Happy Lemon probably does one of the best cheese foams as it isn't too creamy or sweet. I'd recommend upgrading to a large if you get boba and cheese foam to make sure there is enough drink to toppings ratio. Overall, I am a pretty frequent Happy Lemon visitor when I am in the area. Their drinks are a little pricier, but it's a good treat once in a while. I usually don't get cheese foam at other places, but they do cheese foam well!

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Wendy K.

Was pleasantly surprised to find a Happy Lemon in San Leandro! Came here in the evening and it was relatively empty; I got the fresh lemon black tea with no sugar (don't know why I did that, but trust me, don't do it. Get at least 25%). My drink personally was not good but that was my own fault for choosing 0% sugar, which I won't be doing again. My friend on the other hand, chose wisely and got a lemon slush with lychee jelly. I tried some of that and that was delicious. Onto the decor and vibes - one thing I appreciated about this Happy Lemon was the bright mural which I don't typically see in Happy Lemons and a communal seating area. It makes it a great spot to catch up with friends!

Amy Y.

Boba places have become quite popular in Alameda these days. This Happy Lemon is pretty new and I came here with my bf to get a creama drink. I parked a few blocks down closer to the movie theatre and walked a couple of blocks to get here. When we got in, there were a few people waiting in line. We waited for a bit and then ordered. I ordered the matcha latte tiramisu salted cheese. I have never tried it before and the cashier recommended. They were pretty quick at making the drink and I got it right away. First sip (without a straw) was pretty much just the tiramisu salted cheese. I had to ask for a straw to taste the matcha latte. It was definitely great! I did enjoy it a lot. For the smaller size its $4.50 a drink. It is a little pricier I think but based on location, item, competition etc. $4.50 is within reason. If I happen to be by the area again, I would definitely order it again.

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San S.

3 years ago

Loved it yummy matcha mango will try again. Wish I could change the sweetness but it's perfect

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Shannon H.

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6 years ago

One of my favorite milk tea place. They are spot when I crave for salted cheese drinks. I think they have the best salted cheese drink in the Bay Area. My usually favorite is A1, my favorite likes A8 read more

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Chidera N.

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4 years ago

terrible boba. boba should not be hard, I don't know cook the boba better. I got the brown sugar drink.

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Minyi T.

4 years ago

My friends and I all tried their jasmine milk tea with salted cheese and it's hands down my favorite assam milk tea I've ever tried. It has the perfect amount of creaminess and sweetness. They have different drinks to try. It has the perfect amount of creaminess and sweetness. The boba is not too chewy and not too soft. I would definitely come here again! read more

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Charlie L.

3 years ago

The staff here are very kind, and on busy days you can order from a tablet. I love the selection and unique flavors they provide. Today I got an oreo milk tea with tiramisu salty cheese, which sounds terrible but was absolutely delicious! It's a small but sweet store that feels very homey. They have couches if you'd like to sit for a minute. read more

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Linda L.

5 years ago

Many boba places in this area but Happy Lemon is my favorite!! Love the black tea with salted cheese and mango matcha! Staff are friendly and location clean! Covid precautions implemented! read more

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Jacky C.

5 years ago

Happy lemon never disappoints. I've been to a few locations in the Bay, My friend and I both ordered drinks separately, and maybe one or two minutes after ordering, our drinks were ready! Amazing read more

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Isabelle L.

6 years ago

During grand opening weekend, lines were long, but service was fast once you ordered. The selection is pretty standard as with most tea shops. Unique flavors such as Chocolate with Salted Cheese and Oreo Milk tea were ok; however, didn't taste like chocolate or Oreo. read more

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Reese A.

6 years ago

this place needs some serious help in the customer service department for the following reasons (1) not likely you will be greeted or acknowledged. you could be the only customer there good luck getting a genuine smile (2) if you are greeted it seems forced (3) employees obviously don't like being there (4) they're either understaffed or when they are fully staffed it seems so disorganized (5) often times i come in and only one person is handling the order taking and the order pick ups which is soooo annoying for both types of customers. recently they gave me someone else's drink when i came to pick up and then come to find out they gave my drink to someone else. yea they're setup for mistakes. it's not ALWAYS like this maybe 80% of the time. but my sister wanted to go somewhere else because she doesn't like the attitude here i had to convince her to go because i was craving the puff cream haha. i'm tempted to give this place a 3 because i do enjoy the drinks and the puff cream is soooo bomb but if someone leaves feeling like shit after getting his drink but drinking the drink is what makes him feel better but he wouldn't have needed to feel better if the customer service part was decent then i have to hold back the third star. i get the feeling management sucks and that's why the employees act the way they do. anyway -- i still buy the drinks. read more

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Ariel L.

6 years ago

Just ordered 4 drinks today @ 5:00 pm. It literally took us more than 30 minutes to receive the drinks. My daughter ordered them online while I was parking in the front of the store. After 10 minutes, I told my daughter to check and they confirmed with her that they did receive the order. She still waited for another 20 minutes outside of the store. I saw people walked in ordered and picked up after our order, but my daughter still waiting for them to call her. One of my order is Matcha late with cream cheese and I added the red bean. After over 30 minutes of waiting, they told my daughter that they ran out of red bean. What a terrible service. I would love to support the local during COVID, but this is unacceptable services. I guess I will go somewhere else next time. read more

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Kelly T.

5 years ago

This man in a green shirt gave me and my aunt the worst attitude ever. I have been to happy lemon in many states and this is the worst customer service ever. We asked him if mango in the smoothie was fresh and he rudely answered yes. I forgot to order cream for my waffle and he made me go back in like when that was a quick fix. Man gave me so much attitude I thought his gf cheated on him or something. Anywho, you are not supposed to bring ugly attitude to work with you. Whoever that hired the man got scammed... so irresponsible... read more

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Enoch D.

6 years ago

This place is good and everything good prices just don't drink their black tea before 5:00 pm I couldn't sleep

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Ben U.

5 years ago

The boba milk tea is great. I had 25% sweet, 75% ice. Service was quick and for $5, it's pretty cheap too! read more

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Linda P.

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6 years ago

The mango matcha doesn't taste as good as the one in San Leandro. But don't be discouraged by their salted cheese tea series. Its actually quite good. Its a bit of savory foam to balance the sweetness of the tea. read more

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Kara G.

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6 years ago

Probably the worst happy lemon I've been to! Two employees and it takes 19 mins for my drink? Plus I had to wait outside? Never coming back here! read more

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Yorky M.

6 years ago

Great customer service, I came in when they we're about to close, It was my first time and didn't know what to order. They were patient and helped me get the drink I wanted despite they were closing. I really like the green tea salted cheese. read more

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Coloring U.

6 years ago

They don't list the ingredients in their drinks on their menu. I got a lemon slush and was surprised with lychee bits in it. Ask what's in it before you order. Lol. My bf loves their salty cheese drinks. read more

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J L.

6 years ago

Loved that they opened up a location. I love their drinks and would 100% recommend their classic milk tea. It's extremely good and tastes like the ones I had in Hong Kong. Only downside is the place is small. There's only around 3 tables. read more

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Nancy N.

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6 years ago

I am obsessed with a few drinks from here including their seasonal dragonfruit drink and the mango orange milk tea. It's a cute little boba spot. Very clean and welcoming. Wish they would answer the phone more often to avoid having to wait there, especially during this pandemic. read more

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Will T.

6 years ago

Very sad lemon. This place is probably still new but very chaotic and unorganized. Waited around 20 mins to find out that they were out of milk tea and have to change my order to a black tea (or else wait another 20 mins). In this type of situation, they should at least provide a refund or offer a free drink to their customers as a courtesy. read more

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Mayalyn L.

6 years ago

I got the pomegranate and lemon slushie w/lychee. It was a mix of sweet & sour which I like, it had chunks of pomegranate. Super fresh. My bf got the mango matcha and it was creamy he really liked it. I'm only giving 4 starts bc they forgot the boba in his drink. I would still go back tho. read more

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Monica L.

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6 years ago

Today was the grand opening and they have a special buy one get one free. I got the milk tea with salted cream cheese and the passion fruit green tea. Both was very good. Customer service was great and i was very surprised the line was not that long. The decor was very cute though it was very limited seatings. read more

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Mina M.

4 years ago

Great drinks glad they deliver on door dash All of the drinks are good except the chocolate one I don't like just wish they had popcorn chicken in a few more snacks on the menu but the drinks are delicious you will not regret it especially if you add puff cream to them they're the only spot I know who has puff Cream which makes the drinks extra delicious read more

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Niko G.

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5 years ago

Happy Lemon will NOT disappoint. Always great ambiance, with superb drinks and friendly service. During these COVID times, it is a real treat that Happy Lemon has made us feel safe AND welcomed. My tip: try the mango matcha ;-D! read more

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Jennifer L.

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6 years ago

Amazing boba! I love the A7 Tiramisu Matcha drink! Definitely check them out.

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Elize H.

5 years ago

Happy Lemon- - The quality of their drinks is always good. Love their service, friendly staffs, Welcome to the customers. And I like they use real ingredients to make drinks! D11 Okinawa Fresh Milk with Boba is best read more

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i rotate between ding tea and happy lemon because they're both good and have different types of drinks. highly recommend happy lemon's salted cheese and mango yakult drinks! read more

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Brandon L.

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6 years ago

Pros: Their famous green tea with sea salt foam is very solid, just like at other locations Cons: Their egg Waffle seemed undercooked. It felt like I was eating mochi - the outside crust was soft, and the inside was still a little liquidy. Egg waffles are supposed to be crunchy on the outside and definitely not liquidy on the inside, so they got it all wrong here... Maybe it was just mine, but I already left before I got to try it, so I couldn't ask for a replacement. Also, their cup sealer is faulty. I shook one of my drinks in the car, and milk tea splattered everywhere... At least I was right outside and was able to get them to reseal it. This shouldn't happen in the first place though - either check if it's sealed properly fix the sealing machine. Overall, it seems like they need extra training, or just some better quality control implementations. I'll give this place a try again in a few months. read more

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Chris N.

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Sugar levels were inconsistent for my drinks, but they were good relative to other Happy Lemon places. Will come here again, only because they have my favorite brewed tea. read more

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Jasmin P.

4 years ago

My brother and I love coming here! We always get the matcha mango, which is amazing! The service is always great, and the wait time is never long. Probably one of our favorite spots to get boba in alameda!! read more

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I usually never want to get Happy Lemon but decided to get some today. I ordered pick up through DD - got strawberry green tea w/ crystal boba and salted cheese (50/50 sugar & ice). It was hella sweet still...overall the drink just didn't sit right w me. I'm always a fan of strawberry green tea and salted cheese combo, but the taste was kinda off. Service is literally the bare minimum, or less. Employees seem miserable lol and I didn't even get greeted when I came in. Personally I could care less, but in general you should ALWAYS greet customers. Probably might not come back again...nothing spectacular about their drinks. read more

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Julianna L.

6 years ago

I love Happy Lemon! Their drinks are so good compared to iTea. It makes iTea seem plain and boring. I love their salted cream cheese on top of any milk tea, it's great! I definitely recommend ordering through GrubHub pick up, so it can be ready as soon as you get there. read more

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Abby K.

6 years ago

The boba is chewy and sweet and the salted cheese is creamy and delicious. Today was my first time visiting Happy Lemon and I will definitely be going back! read more

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Aashish M.

6 years ago

The lady on the register was so rude don't go there or you will mess your all day worst place, worst management it's not happy lemon it's sad lemon read more

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ZiHao F.

6 years ago

Nice place and cute decoration. Employees are polite and patient. Drinks are good and the price is fair.

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Melanie B.

5 years ago

i don't come here much, but i might've been here twice way before the pandemic. came here last night since it was the only spot open until 9pm. i don't remember the last time their drinks being SO SWEET but when i ordered the yakult green tea, definitely be aware, try getting 75% or 50% sweet. the cashier was nice, despite the slight language barrier. the will have you wait outside once you've ordered, they don't have a machine to call out your number so definitely pay attention when they call out. my cousin tried ordering the puff waffles but i think they don't serve them at a certain time so maybe come by earlier before 9pm. read more

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Du M.

6 years ago

This place is really slow for being a Friday night, stop in to try one of their drink and was disappointed, no flavor of tea at all, more like sugar water. Will definitely not coming back. read more

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viva c.

5 years ago

Happy Lemon is one of my favorite boba places to go to! My all time favorite is the mango matcha with mango boba and currently, the honey green tea with salted cheese is up there as well.This location is very clean and open. The customer service here is also great! read more

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Benjamin L.

5 years ago

Every time I call in they put me on hold and forget I'm on the phone. Their drinks are ok but service is not

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Deng J.

5 years ago

Buying milk tea at this store is always a fucking package without a bag. Every time I took it into the house, I dropped it and sprinkled it on the ground. I really don't understand, is it so difficult to buy a milk tea with a bag? I bought 5 cups and broke three cups on the ground. You fucking pay me read more

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2321 Santa Clara Ave
Alameda, CA 94501
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What time does Happy Lemon open?

Happy Lemon opens at 12:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Happy Lemon close?

Happy Lemon closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Does Happy Lemon take credit cards?

Yes, Happy Lemon takes credit cards.

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Does Happy Lemon allow dogs?

No, Happy Lemon does not allow dogs.

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Does Happy Lemon have parking?

Yes, Happy Lemon has parking options. Garage Parking, Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

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Does Happy Lemon have free WiFi?

Yes, Happy Lemon has free WiFi.

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Is Happy Lemon opened during this shutdown?

Yup, got mine yesterday. Order through door dash for quick pick up

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No number to call but you can order ahead thru doordash pick up if you chose to pick it up or delivery

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O Smoothie

Enjoyed my smoothie here today as I was taking a walk during an art fair. Service was friendly and…read morethe ambiance was light! I would return if I were in the area again.

O Smoothie is a good smoothie and juice bar located in Montclair Village. We discovered this place…read moreafter having lunch at Taqueria Las Comadres, a few doors down. I tried the "Ooh La La Passion Fruit!" fruit smoothie and it was refreshing and delicious. Service was great. The smoothie was made with apple, passionfruit, peach, and mango. It cost $9.78 after tax and tip. This was for a 12-ounce serving. 16 and 24-ounce sizes were also available. The drink was fresh and made to order. When the employee made it, they blended the ingredients in different batches/phases. My wife thought it was interesting because she's never noticed smoothies at other shops blended in that way; the employees usually dump everything in and press the blend button once. The O Smoothie employee took extra care in making the drink. During our visit, the shop had 20 smoothies on the menu plus juices, shots, bowls (e.g., acai bowl), and treats like mangonadas. The store is humble and tiny with almost no seating. There was a bench outside the storefront. This place is more of a counter-service / takeout joint than anything. The employee was polite and efficient. O Smoothie replaced Juice Appeal, another smoothie and juice bar in this same spot, in March 2016. We would definitely come back.

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Ooh La La Passion Fruit smoothie. Contains apple, passionfruit, peach, and mango. Cold, refreshing, and delicious. $9.78 after tax and tip.

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Pink Lemonade

T4 Alameda

T4 always comes through for party trays of snack items! We ordered small party trays of popcorn…read morechicken, half fries/tater tots, and shrimp egg rolls. Food was seasoned just right and crispy. I think the egg rolls have to be cooked a little longer as the inside was a little doughy. Wish there was a little more meat inside the spring rolls though they were still tasty. Everything was a hit at our end of season little league baseball parties and the first food items to be devoured. Service was stellar and the staff were really nice. I was delayed coming to pick up the order and staff offered to reheat the trays for me. We've catered drinks in the past as well and guests loved those too. I can't wait to order party trays in the future. Next time I'll have to take pics of the food before guests dig in! Thanks T4 staff!

Great place! Service is fast, flavors are on point, and there's always something new to try…read more Perfect for a quick boba fix.

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Oreo Milkshake with boba.

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Spooky Ube top cream with Jasmine Milk Tea.

Rush Bowls

Five stars for Rush Bowls in Oakland. The customer service here is truly top-tier; the staff is…read moreincredibly welcoming and friendly every time I walk in. I want to thank Anaya, Eleanor, and Jonathan --they are all so helpful and and they take great care of their customers. Whenever I want to try something new, there are super patient when I ask a million questions. My favorite bold is the High Tide bowl when I came in today, Lol JP already knew what I wanted to order. If you're ever unsure about what to pick from their huge selection of bowls, the team is always ready with great recommendations. Beyond the food, I love supporting this thriving Black-owned business because of how much they give back to the community through their frequent fundraising and outreach. To top it all off, the atmosphere is great and they always have a fantastic music selection playing. I highly recommend them!

I highly recommend Rush Bowls! I'm a regular customer, and it's one of my favorite ways to cool off…read moreon a hot day. Their wide variety of fresh, fruity bowls and smoothies makes every visit enjoyable, and the staff is always friendly, welcoming, and attentive. Today, I decided to try the High Tide bowl for the first time because I was drawn to its beautiful blue color. Unfortunately, it didn't agree with my stomach, so I ordered my favorite Beach bowl. It's refreshing to support a business that not only serves delicious food but also genuinely cares about its customers. Great products, outstanding service, and a team that goes above and beyond. Five stars!

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Another shot. Where they keep the juices.Frozen.

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At the mágical place with the magical bowls.

Voila Juice

3.1

(18 reviews)

0.7 mi

This place was pretty cool. The cold part about this is I've made myself miss out for years. I've…read moretaken this exit off Fruitvale and 29th often and I never make that right, figuring the place has probably been close for years. Smh. That negative thinking had me missing out. When I walked in it looks like a small distribution factory, or what I imagine that to look like. Then there's a small office and the folks gave me a menu and the prices were more than fair. Check em out. Large sizes and affordable.

This was soooooooo good and refreshing. Oh wow . I am so happy I chose this one. There were a few…read moreoptions and mango is my favorite which I believe I will try next and the green juice but the classic pineapple stood out and I'm satisfied. Not overly sweet, very delicate creamy balance. I def will come visit next time I'm in Oakland

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Classic Pineapple Coconut

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Top Up

First timers with a party of 12 and found our new favorite boba/snacks spot in Alameda. We ordered…read morea total of nine drinks ranging from Thai iced tea, to mango and strawberry slushies, taro, with added fun lychee poppers etc. - we basically ordered half the menu and still felt wanting more! The fries were the perfect texture and came out fresh. We occupied majority of the space and the staff and owners welcomed us and did not rush us out (this literally happened at a neighboring boba spot in alameda- they were so rude. I forgot the name, please feel free to read my review on them). I encourage you to try this place out! Cheers!

Solid boba spot with refreshing drinks…read more Stopped by Top Up in Alameda and tried the Blueberry Burst Boba and the House Special Milk Tea. The Blueberry Burst Boba was fruity, refreshing, and packed with blueberry flavor without being overly sweet. The popping boba added a fun texture and made the drink feel extra enjoyable. The House Special Milk Tea was smooth and well-balanced, with a rich tea flavor that came through nicely. The boba pearls were soft and chewy, and both drinks felt freshly made. Service was friendly and efficient, and the staff kept things moving quickly even during a busy period. The vibe is clean, modern, and relaxed, making it a nice place to stop for a quick drink or hang out with friends. Overall, a great local boba shop with reliable drinks and plenty of options to choose from. I'd come back to try more of their specialty drinks next time.

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Inside where you order - there's a kiosk or you can walk up

There's 2 self-ordering kiosks at the counter.

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Bee Juiced

5.0

(3 reviews)

2.2 mi

This place has really good smoothies and they're refreshing and you can tell that there made simply…read moreI can't recall which drink I had the last time, but I'll definitely be back for more. If you haven't been here yet check them out, I highly recommend.

This spot is a hidden gem; it's open later than Vitality Bowl and Jamba Juice on top of having a…read moresuperior taste. A must try!!

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Simple Sunrise #low calories

Build your own Milkshake

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Banana Bluez

Peak

We've been to Peak Thai several times for dinner, and every single time the food has been so good…read more We usually order a mix of dishes to share, including the spring rolls, roti bread, yellow curry, fried rice, fried chicken, and pad see ew and honestly, everything is consistently flavorful and satisfying. I know they're already popular for brunch (which we still haven't had the chance to try), but I really wish more people knew how good their dinner is too. It definitely deserves more attention as a dinner spot because the food never disappoints.

Parking: Came here after a workout session with my brother and found out it's a hole in the wall…read morerestaurant so parking is on the street and of course you gotta pay the meter. Ambiance: it was nice and cozy, the decor was actually really lovely with. Nice cafe vibe. Service: service was actually really good. The servers were attentive and flexible. Food: tasty and came out fast, had the drunken noodles which were good and whatever ramen dish they had on the same page as drunken noodles. Very flavorless squid so watch out for that. And the sodas I assume is made with club soda and syrup cause that's what their lychee soda tastes like. It's alameda so I knew the menu items were going to be pricey. That's fine. But I had mango sticky rice to go and I gotta say, a small box of rice with half a mango in it for $13? Nah, that was $6 at best.

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Roti and curry

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Harvest Moon - Healthy brunch

Almanac Adventureland

Good selection of food and drinks. We bought alcoholic slushies and went to Scolari's food truck…read more We had hotdogs and fries. We enjoyed it all. The vibrant atmosphere is friendly for individuals, couples, and families. Easy parking across the street. The weather was good. High fences helped keep the wind down. Overall, a fun night out.

A chill vibe all the time. It's currently full blown summer and the Sangria slushy is hitting the…read morespot. Service is always prompt and friendly. No complaints from me.

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Pinball games

Barrel Hall Rental Space

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Neptune's

My second time here now since it's reopening inside and the breakfast is flawless…read more Thick bacon, fluffy eggs, perfectly done breakfast potatoes, and excellent toast. All other restaurants on the island have this as a standard to meet.

Waited 15 minutes at the to-go window to place an order to-go and was informed they are not taking…read morefood orders to go, only coffee orders at the window. Apparently, the kitchen cannot handle taking orders from customers inside and customers placing food orders to go. But you can go inside and place an order to eat at a table. The inside is small and limited space. Then to top it off the employee at the window was extremely rude about it! Apparently, they put a small sign near the window that today they are not taking orders to go since it is Mother's Day and apparently it's too much for the kitchen!

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Million Spoons

FOOD IS VERY GOOD!! Came for lunch on a weekday and it was pretty packed! Ambiance was great too…read more I ordered chicken and rice which was so good. The rice was very well seasoned and chicken was so tender. LOVE IT!! Service was good, though there was only one person serving so food took quite awhile to come out. But they did offer mango sticky rice on the house which was a sweet gesture! Overall I'd definitely come back again.

Amazing mango fish salad, chicken and pork belly rice…read more Definitely will order again. I got delivery ordered the fish salad is crispy and tasty. My new Thai food to go.

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Pad Se Ew with shrimp

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Crispian Bakery

great with a nice collection of sweet and savory items. Unfortunately there's no area on premises…read moreto sit down. You might be able to grab a pastry and sit at one of the locations next door.

This was my first time at this particular bakery here in the Alameda and it was after we had a…read moredelicious waffle breakfast!! Perhaps I'm used to the underground mall in New York with all of their decadent pastries in the Chelsea marketplace in New York, but this particular spot in Alameda was supposed to be one of the best pastries here on this cute little island. Perhaps it's just a cute little island aesthetics, but the pastries seemed rather traditional. The Yuzu tart was tasty and had good flavor, it was also around 2 PM on a Sunday, so maybe all the good pastries were gone. Service was great and very helpful, and another large family came in to the pastry shop as we were leaving. Maybe I'll try it next time and see if they have different seasonal pastries.

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Rena K.

3 years ago

I was let down by my visit to Happy Lemon in Alameda. The Oreo milk tea I ordered had a chemical taste, and the store's condition was off-putting: dirty, dark at 3:30 pm, and eerily silent. While the staff were nice, the overall experience felt like a rip-off, especially since I've had much better experiences at other Happy Lemon locations. read more

Scott M.

5 years ago

I walked here and was amazed at how beautiful this spot was! Very nice design and inside - it's recyclable and sustainable everything! They've got Fruit Smoothies, Yakuts, Fresh Juice with House Cream, etc. It's a wonderfully fresh and healthy eats spot. The people that work here have amazing energy and very pleasant. Enjoy your visit. read more

Elmira R.

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2 years ago

Happy Lemon is a standout for boba lovers! The boba here is spot-on, perfectly chewy and full of flavor. With so many boba places around, it's awesome to find one that really nails it. Definitely worth a stop if you're craving something refreshing! read more

Haixi Y.

5 years ago

Went here again today. One of the best Boba place I have even been!! They get a lot of extraordinary drinks especially the green tea with salted cheese A1 and the mango lemon slush sub to lychee jelly. Definitely coming again next time!! read more

Perry C.

6 years ago

I always love Happy lemon, usually I got the milk tea or cheese cream series, they always come good to me. I decided to try the lemon black tea($6.25 for delivery), I expected they give me more lemon, little bit disappointed. read more

Shawn Y.

5 years ago

I really do enjoy their drinks a lot. They are probably the best tea place in Alameda. If you have not tried their drinks, YOU HAVE TO!! Especially the salted cheese drinks. They are amazing! read more

Eddie T.

5 years ago

This place is amazing. They do serve the best tea around here. Their staffs are very friendly too. I'm very satisfied with both of their service and drinks. read more

Neko D.

4 years ago

Good drinks, my go to is the brown sugar drinks however it might be too sweet for others.

Julianne N.

6 years ago

Tea is lacking in flavor, very bland, cannot taste the tea at all. will not be back.

Louis L.

6 years ago

Not sure if I came on an off day but the cheese didn't taste good today.

Cayden M.

5 years ago

Amazing company!! Great service.

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