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    Happy Lemon Carlsbad

    4.7 (234 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    A3. Milk Tea with Oreo Cookies & Puff Cream (Large)
    Valerie A.

    Conveniently located at The Shoppes at Carlsbad makes this location easily accessible with adequate parking. The Bubble Waffles are unique and delicious. Crispy edges with a soft filled center ( bubble) of cheese or Oreo filling. There is an original one too which I haven't had yet. You can also purchase a side sauce to dip it into; Puff Cream , Puff & Oreo cream, or Salted Cheese. I had the Milk Tea with Oreo and Puff Cream with no sweetener. It was good but very rich, I think too rich for my tastes. Also, take it with a grain of salt, because I am a coffee person. Not really into tea, however, the tea was a good. Because of the richness, I would definitely try something different next time. The Bubble Waffle ( cheese-filled) was very good. I would go there just to get that! The service was great and the staff were friendly. I

    Audrey L.

    My sister was in the mood for boba and the bubble waffles so we naturally ended up at Happy Lemon! I forget this location is here far too often. Located in the Shoppes at Carlsbad, this Happy Lemon is surrounded by great food spots. It's a tiny location but there wasn't a line when we got there. The barista was great and made our drinks and bubble waffles quickly. I ordered a classic milk tea with 75% sugar and it was perfect! Just the right amount of sweetness. Then my sister and I shared an original and Oreo bubble waffles with puff cream. I don't know why, but we are obsessed with the puff cream. It's so addicting!

    Indoor seating with 3 tables and bar top table
    Allyson D.

    I've gone here two times and have enjoyed my drink. This time, I ordered one of their pumpkin seasonal drinks. I wanted the one with the salted cheese, but it didn't come with boba (the other seasonal drink did). I asked the employee if it was possible and he granted my wish! It was a beautofully made drink, but he ended up giving me the cap that did not allow the straw to go through. It was OK because I was able to sip the salted cheese and enjoyed the drink anyway. The type of cup they use is skinnier at the bottom. The drinks are so tasty that I feel like I drink my $8 treat within 2 minutes! I'm being dramatic, but it's a good spot for a treat. They also served the bubble waffles, although I haven't tried it. P.s. Right now (might be temporary), the receipts at Vons across from the mall have coupons for this Happy Lemon location.

    A6. Jasmine Green Milk Tea (Large)
    Jaye A.

    Small cute space located just outisde the mall so it's easy to find if you're already over there. There was a sign saying it was just one barista working, so you already know it might take a minute, but honestly he was super nice and kept it moving. And the tea? Always good. I also grabbed their bubble waffle again and yep... still a win.

    Alan S.

    I would say this is a great spot for a happy living to be out in the midst of the ball with all of the food and this is a great refresher during the summer. Happy lemon does not mess with their salt series in their special summer series with Sago what's great is that they even have a pet edition which I've never seen before. I got the popular E1 mango Matcha smoothie and we also got the bubble waffle which was with Oreo and that was a great new addition. The place is clean and overall I would say it's a great place to try your milk tea and if you want a quick snack like a waffle, you should get one here. It gets busy on the weekend, but they are pretty quick with their drinks now I'd say service is pretty quick.

    José D.

    Stopped by Happy Lemon and grabbed the mango green tea super refreshing! Went with 50% sweetness, and it was just perfect. Definitely a great late-night drink option. Service was fast and glad they have indoor seating.

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    Erich C.

    My two girls love it here and we'll often make trips to the mall JUST to go to Happy Lemon. My only gripe is that they aren't closer to our house but c'est la vie.

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    Eric R.

    What a great spot to get your boba milk tea. The good thing an out happy lemon is that they are CONSISTENT. The drinks are good no matter where you go and the boba is chewy and soft. The other good item they sell is the egg puff waffles. Give it a try. Well worth it. Just be patient at this location as they have limited workers who fill online orders on top of the in person orders.

    Cindy L.

    From the malls directory is a little bit confusing. Then we realize it face to the other side of the Carlsbad mall ! A tiny clean boba shop with lots of choices , today's try is their summer specials, the mango sego , kinds like 楊枝甘露,taste pretty cool !!

    Elizabeth N.

    the boba tasted fresh and perfectly chewy even at 9 pm. also the drinks came out in under 5 min but the drinks were still perfect and followed our requested modifications

    Classic oolong teapuccino
    Maria F.

    Place is very clean, I tried their new drink teapuccino. They have a variety of drinks, we also tried their new drink Oreo bubble waffle. Cashier is very polite and fast even though he was all by himself.

    Little store in a shopping center. Couple of tables to sit down at to talk and enjoy your boba and snack. They make the drinks fast and are efficient in their teamwork. Loved our drinks!

    Drink,

    Amazing drink. The interior is sooo cute, and the people are nice and very fast. I love going here for a nice drink!

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    Good drinks. Service was okay. Can be more friendly with a smile. Ambiance was chill. Overall, good drinks.

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