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4.0 (865 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Emmett T.

I believe Happy Lemon's Convoy District shop was the OG location of this bubble tea franchise in SD County. The chain now has a presence in at least eight different communities across the county. My latest visit came at a good time in the afternoon as I detest the tiny parking lot that was shared across half a dozen businesses in the plaza. There's additional parking in the back, but it's a crapshoot for open spaces. The suite seemed larger than I remembered, but it has been a few years since I stopped in. Only one customer was present, but not long after I arrived, several more groups came through the doors. As noted by its name, the business is known for its Lemon Series drinks along with the Salted Cheese varieties. I wasn't a fan of the latter so I didn't select one of those choices this time. Bubble waffles were available on the menu, and I didn't recall those offerings in the past. My pick was a Freshly Squeezed Lemon Honey Green Tea from the above series. It could be prepared hot or cold as a 20 oz serving for $7 which seems to be par nowadays. I opted for the latter with less ice, regular sugar, and boba pearls. I took a sip after logging into the free WiFi signal. There was a bit of a pucker factor from the lemon flavor but after the initial taste, my palate got accustomed. The pearls were not cooked well enough as they were chewy. I gave a rating between three and four stars for this visit to Happy Lemon.

Linda L.

Love this place! I always get the same thing. The staff are friendly & quick. The inside is cozy and nice to sit and hang out while drinking your boba. The only thing I dislike is parking as it is always full due to be a shopping center with different establishments. Aside from that. i always come back!

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Danny W.

Happy Lemon has my favorite Taro Milk tea. The taro is very flavorful and has just the right amount of sweetness. I like to add boba to this drink for extra texture. The staff is very friendly and efficient. Please note that you will have to use a tablet to order you drinks, but it is easy to use. Also, there is plenty of seating inside, but parking can be difficult like everything on Convoy. Cool spot and recommend you come and try Happy Lemon.

Susie T.

Service great, spacious inside, cute name and decent drinks. Average price drink and tastes well enough. My avocado smoothie no sugar tasted like how its supposed to taste. Lmao! Plenty of parking here!

Michael G.

Whenever we had dinner here in Convoy with my Son and his friends, my Son would always ask to pass by Happy Lemon, it's their favorite place to get their fruity drink and spend more time with each other. They have this app that you ask them to scan every time you get your drink and with it, you can earn a few points towards getting your free drinks, So far that works perfectly for us since we are always getting drinks here. My son and his friends kept trying different drinks here, but my wife and I always stick with Avocado & Passion Fruit drinks either with Boba or Lychee. The drinks here are pretty good, they look overly sweet but they are not, they just have the right amount of sweetness and they are very addictive drinks. Some days this place is so packed and some are not, mostly the weekend nights are the busiest. Parking-wise, I always knocked on the windows of those who abusively used the handicapped parking without a handicapped placard, either those online delivery people who picked up the food or the Happy Lemon customers whose reason was that they would be quick to grab their drinks. So far Happy Lemon is always our Place to go when it comes to good Fruity drinks.

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Maureen J.

It smells good when you step in. Don't forget to download their app if you haven't already. The bubble waffle has a wait time of around 5 minutes because they make it fresh. It may take longer depending on how busy it is... the salted cheese is a good dipping option if you're into those flavors. The milk tea drink was delicious as well! We enjoyed our dessert! The place is cute and clean. The workers are friendly. The prices are decent. Try this place if you haven't already!

A3. Iced Milk Tea with Oreo Cookies and Puff Cream
Luci A.

This place is so delicious. I get the same thing almost every time- the Oreo milk tea w/ boba w/ puff cream. It never disappoints, and is most enjoyable (in my opinion) after a meal at a restaurant nearby. Spacious on the inside (including seating) and even though there's almost always a line (rightfully so) the employees are quick and attentive and I never wait longer than 5-10 minutes to get my order. Can't wait to be back!

Original bubble waffle
Helen Marie D.

Our go-to boba spot and they're giving away the cutest tumblers right now. Fresh boba, perfect drinks, and the cutest freebies... we love it here!

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Liz G.

My friend took me here to try their cheese bubble waffle. It was SO GOOD!! It has a perfect balance of sweet and savory, soft and crunchy. I also ordered a strawberry lemonade, which I loved because it wasn't super sour. The place is also beautiful decorated, really modern. Service was ok. I will be back for that cheese waffle!!

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Sue D.

01-10-2025 Large Mango Matcha Smoothie $7.50- a little bit on the sweet side even after the order was 50% sugar level. Other than that, we thoroughly enjoyed our drinks. This is one of my favorite places to visit when I am in the mood to treat myself. Note: Self order at the kiosk near the cash register

Happy Lemon:  4633 Convoy St, Ste 107, San Diego, CA 92111, 20240812
Jon V.

On the way home, we thought about heading over to Convoy to get boba and stumbled upon Happy Lemon. We stopped by around 10:00 pm and at that time, the parking, which is normally hectic, now had plenty of available spots. The place opens daily at 11:00 am and usually closes at 11:00 PM, except for Friday and Saturday when it stays open until midnight. We ordered the green tea with lychee and iced brown sugar. The drink was well blended, smooth and the sweetness was balanced. Overall, we enjoyed the refreshing experience.

Melissa S.

I LOVE happy lemon! It always hits the spot as a sweet treat, after having dinner in convoy. This place can get busy on Friday/saturday nights. Lots of young people hanging out here, but it's a chill vibe! Everything we have tried here is delicious & it always smells sooo good inside!

Max and Bryce enjoying the moment with the H1. Original Bubble Waffle!
Gabriel B.

Stopped in here because it smelled good and it was bussin I would get the bubble waffle if I was you, it was definetly an interesting eating experience!

B1. Iced Jasmine Green Tea with Salted Cheese, H1. Original Bubble Waffle

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Ask the Community - Happy Lemon

Hi, do you have sugarcane juice?

Sadly, they do not...

Hi what type of milk is used in the milk tea or is it made with a creamer?

Are their Milk Teas made with Non Dairy Milk?

The milk teas do contain dairy, but a soy milk substitute can be purchased for +$0.75. 🙂

Anybody get a store sticker from ordering on yelp?

Yeah, when you check in on Yelp, you get 3 stickers

What drinks don't contain caffeine?

There are lemonades and some fruit smoothies. Most ones that says matcha and tea in the names probably has caffeine.

Do you do fundraisers?

Hello Maribel, yes we do, please send us the info to happylemon.sd@gmail.com and we ll provide a form and add you onto our calendar.

Do they have grift cards available for purchase?

Hi Jaycee, Yes we do have gift cards available at all of our locations in San Diego. The initial… 

They have taro balls, but do they have taro flavored smoothies?

No they do not. Taro milk tea is on their menu but says "coming soon"

Do they offer lactose free options?

Yes

Does lemonade tea good with salted cheese?

Everything taste good with salted cheese lol I wish they can sell me a full cup of it

Do you offer catering for events?

Hi Beth, We do offer catering. Please send your inquiry to happylemon.sd@gmail.com

Whats the difference between their salted "cheese" float and other boba shops salted foam float? Pictures seem the same to me.

They invented it and are the originals. If you like the flavor, it's a better flavor according to some.

Tried Happy Lemon for the first time, while in LA today & fell in love. So excited we have one in SD! I love the salted cheese sea salt caramel latte. Will it be available at this new location soon? Thank you!

Hi Lena, We are so glad you enjoyed Happy Lemon. At San Diego location, we have black tea with… 

Do you have any non caffeinated milk teas or drinks?

I asked this in store and their non caffeinated drinks are their chocolate with Taro and chocolate with Salted cheese

What is the most popular and famous tea in here?

Hello there! Although Happy Lemon is a global boba tea brand, each location actually has its specialties based on its geographical location.… 

Hi when is your grand opening?

Hi Casey, After monthssssss of hard work, We are thrilled and excited to announce our grand… 

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