Refreshing drinks and a reliable boba stop Stopped by Happy Lemon and ordered the lemon green tea and Okinawa fresh milk tea. The lemon green tea was bright, refreshing, and had a nice balance of citrus and tea flavor. It wasn't overly sweet, making it a perfect drink for a warm day. The Okinawa fresh milk tea was smooth, creamy, and rich with a subtle caramelized brown sugar flavor that made it feel extra comforting and satisfying. Both drinks were well-made, and the ingredients tasted fresh. The sweetness level was balanced, allowing the tea flavors to come through. Service was quick and friendly, and the drinks were prepared efficiently even during a busy period. The vibe is casual and welcoming, making it a great place for a quick drink run or a casual catch-up with friends. It's one of those reliable boba spots that consistently delivers quality drinks. Overall, a solid choice when you're craving classic milk tea or something refreshing and fruity. I'd definitely come back for both of these drinks again. read more

Happy Lemon - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here on a Thursday afternoon and luckily found a spot right across the street immediately. Parking in this area is not the easiest, but there is metered parking. Inside, the space has very high ceilings and feels super open and airy. It's modern and clean, but there's limited seating. They only have two tables with two high seats at each. I ordered A1 Green Tea with Salted Cheese and Boba. This is my go to and one of the reasons Happy Lemon stays in my top boba spots. The tea quality always stands out and tastes fresh and strong. The boba was good as well. I adjusted my drink to 50% sweetness and 50% ice and it was perfect for my sweet tooth. They only offered it in a large, which I thought was interesting since I remember it being available in a small before. One thing I've noticed is that the sweetness level can sometimes be a little inconsistent across different Happy Lemon locations. I always order the same A1, so I can tell when it tastes slightly different from store to store. I also tried the tiramisu bubble waffle. The tiramisu flavor was not really there for me. Compared to the original waffle, which has more of a classic vanilla taste, this one did not stand out flavor wise. Texture wise though, it was really good. The thin edges were crispy and the puffs were soft and chewy inside, exactly how I like it. The waffle took about 10-15 minutes to make even though it was not busy. I was not in a rush, but a quick heads up would have been nice if someone was in a hurry. Overall, still a solid spot for A1 with salted cheese and a reliable tea fix. read more

Happy Lemon - A1. Green Tea Salted Cheese - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I had a A1 (green tea with salted cheese foam) and it was pretty good! 25% sweetness and less ice. I would say this is more of a dessert spot that I like to come to once in awhile. The waffle is pretty good too. My friend got the matcha and was not too impressed, mostly milk read more

Love this boba place! The staff are always super nice, friendly, and welcoming. Ordering through the app makes everything so easy and fast my drinks are always ready on time. Great service, smooth pickup process, and the drinks never disappoint. Definitely one of my favorite spots read more

Where have they been all my life??? We tend to frequent the other boba establishments near by but have never tried Happy Lemon. They will not disappointment with the drinks or the snacks. Ever so glad we decided to check them out and definitely will be back in the future. read more

Happy Lemon - J4. Oreo Bubble Waffle D5. Boba Milk Tea with Puff Cream Mango Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

ordered a strawberry oolong milk tea with half sugar and half ice. The flavor was nice, but there was way too much ice, I only had a couple of sips before the drink was gone. read more

Happy Lemon - NEW! Strawberry Oolong Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

What happened? I use to love getting my bubble waffles from here. Maybe it was the flavor I got. I usually get the original or matcha flavor. On my recent trip I ordered the tiramisu with red bean. It tasted more chocolate and even that it was light. No coffee flavor at all. The red bean filling was not much and more importantly the waffle was not crispy as I remembered. On this particular day it also took a very long time to make. read more

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Catered at work. There was a large selction of drinks to choose from including lemon tea, fruit tea, tea with yakult, and milk tea. Different teas were also divided by different sweetness levels including 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% sweetness. Usually would go for a yakult tea but opted to keep it as macro low as possible with a 25% lemon tea. Even at 25%, it was well balanced. Not too sour and definitely not overly sweet. Very refreshing. read more

They have fabulous Boba Tea! I had the mango green tea with aloe and boba and it was so delicious! I highly recommend Happy Lemon! I cannot wait to get another one! read more

I've been to Happy Lemon locations around the Bay Area, and this is one of my favorite boba chains because they're consistent. They also have a wide variety, whether it's caffeinated or uncaffeinated and hot or cold. Their boba cake and bubble waffles are delicious too. As the pioneer of the salted cheese milk tea, I usually order a drink with that. During this visit, I picked one of my favorites, the Matcha Milk Tea w/Tiramisu Salted Cheese at 25% sweetness ($6.75). Since it was a chilly Monday, I ordered the hot version and added boba for an extra $0.75. +Drinkable temperature: Hot, but doesn't burn your mouth/tongue +Strong matcha flavor +Tiramisu Salted Cheese was creamy and not too salty +Boba was perfectly chewy and tasted caramelized +Cup & straw were durable *Verdict: Solid to-go spot for milk tea and bubble waffles! read more

Happy Lemon - Matcha Milk Tea w/Tiramisu Salted Cheese (hot version) - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very delicious bubble waffle!! It was warm, crispy on the outside, & chewy on the inside which I loved. The packaging is also so cute & functional. read more

Happy Lemon - J1. Original Bubble Waffle - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

The coworker are not really nice, but aside from that.. the waffles and drinks are super good, and TEA! But also there's a lot of space but limited seating,.... But that's okay because the drink and foods are good and I would come everyday if I could! read more

Tea and waffles. Simple menu. Great flavors. Quick service. Lovely, lovely clean and yellow interior. read more

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I had a nice little stroll here to try Happy Lemon for the first time. I neighborhood is quiet and close the hospitals and Spark Social. I came after the lunch rush so there was only maybe 2 other customers in there. I ordered their #1 best seller which is the Black Tea w/Salted Cheese (ordered w/less ice, 30% sweet, and boba) - they only had one size. They sprinkled some matcha on top which was a nice touch. I don't like matcha tooo much but it brought nice taste to the first couple sips. The crema was suppppeer good. Someone here commented it's the best Crema they've had and I might have to agree with that. Not too sweet and nice a rich! The boba also was good well. Nice bounce and chew! Overall loved best 6 gulps I've had! Hehe! read more

Happy Lemon - A2. Black Tea with Salted Cheese - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

This was the perfect post-game refresher! The Oreo waffle was perfectly chewy and warm. I love that they offer seasonal drinks too. This location was busy but still managed to have it ready pretty quick! Plus it's spacious inside so there's room to take a break from the chilly breeze if needed. read more

Happy Lemon - S4. Wintermelon Lemonade + lychee jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came in with what looks like just mom and pop and they were super nice! Great ambience and drink is 5/5

Happy lemon never disappoints! I usually get the milk tea with boba and salted cheese and it always hits. Their salted cheese is one of the best I've had. Tried the mango matcha drink this time and it was super refreshing and delicious! read more

Happy Lemon - Mango Matcha (back) Milk tea with boba and salted cheese (front) - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I enjoyed a drink from this place with my Yelp peeps (see the review from Joyce W., Phx). This sweet treat came in super handy after an uber-long day of Yelp this and Yelp that! We were provided a variety of BOBA choices during our work break (thanks Yelp). However, just like Joyce W., I elected to go for the Mango Matcha. When it comes to boba drinks, I always order something refreshing and light. I love milk tea, but it can be pretty heavy and stuffed. Fruit tea is my go-to most of the time. This drink is perfect! Just mango puree and matcha. This mango matcha latte was somehow refreshing and creamy at the same time, thanks to the sweet tart mango, slightly bitter matcha, and a generous pour of milk. Now, I've actually got to get to the location on Parmer that I had no idea existed before I had a treat from this Frisco location ( I know, I know, I should be a better Yelper than that). read more

Happy Lemon - Thanks Yelp! All my work peeps snapping photos because Yelpers gonna Yelp! - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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My 100th review for 2022 goes out to: BOBA! What else would you expect from me? Did you know that Happy Lemon is the first in the world to invent the Rock Salt Cheese Tea? They are the originator of the cheese foam since 2006! Our company treated us to some much-needed sugary drinks as a surprise during a long day of panels. Having always wanted to try Happy Lemon, I was ecstatic. Now I don't have to go to the one in Las Vegas. Jenna T., the Yelp OCA of East Bay (go add her), suggested the Mango Matcha so that's exactly the one I grabbed. It was great! The flavors worked well together. I am now a fan of Happy Lemon and wait for the day they come out to Phoenix. read more

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Delicious for bubble waffles and fruit drinks. My go-tos are always the original bubble waffle with salted cheese dip, a mango or grapefruit lemon slushy, or passion fruit green tea with lychee jelly. Those are always delicious whenever I order. I love that the bubble waffle is a bit more chewy rather than spongey. And the smell of it being made is just heavenly. I wasn't a fan of their milk based drinks just because it tastes a bit watery. Although they are usually consistent, they often forget add-ons in your drinks if you order online. I wish this place would start selling popcorn chicken like the location near the Embarcadero, but they seem busy enough. read more

Happy Lemon - Original bubble waffle with salted cheese dip - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Have been going to this location ever since they opened and whenever we're in the area. I have been to many other locations in the bay area but I tends to get the bubble waffle everytime I'm here. I must say their bubble waffle got so much better than they first opened. To me, a good bubble waffle needs to be crispy/crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. So hard to find this in the bay area. Good job team! read more

Happy Lemon - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

The owner here is rude and stingy. They never turn on the interior lights to save on electricity and hide all the napkins and straws behind the counter. When I asked for more napkins, the staff gave me an annoyed look and handed me just one. When I asked again, they looked even more irritated and gave me only one more. They constantly mess up orders--like giving full sugar when I asked for none--and try to charge again for fixes. They're clearly cutting costs at every corner. I wouldn't recommend this location. read more

Whenever I'm strolling around Mission Bay, I love stopping by Happy Lemon for a refreshing cup of black tea with boba--it's always a treat read more

Happy Lemon - E5. Black Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Pretty good, solid 3.5 stars that I'll round up because i have no real complaints. this was my first time coming in and finally trying their bubble waffles! Teas are a good and a very wide selection. The cheese foam is the latest trend in bubble teas and it is indeed trendy. I don't think it is exactly my cup of tea...eh, see what i did there The bubble waffles are also fun. Very light and airy--i got the cookies and cream version which was great. Just a bit of a flavor. And the dipping sauce was like cream cheese frosting. The waffles are made to order so there is a wait. It was busy! So this place was definitely popping. As much as i enjoyed it, I must say I will probably stick to other nearby treats, as a personal preference. read more

Happy Lemon - Oreo waffle and a peach tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Doesn't three lemons mean you hit the jackpot? Well, I've been to at least three different Happy Lemons now, so where are my winnings? I think that non-binary Happy Lemon figure took them. He/she/it has only two fingers and a highly suspect wink. And don't you think there's an eerie resemblance to the gigantic girl robot who ran the Red Light, Green Light game on the first episode of "Squid Game"? I kept worrying he/she/it would see me make a false move and kill me. Anyway, I rose above my fear and gave my standard order, the $5.25 Large Black Tea with Salted Cheese because that's the way I roll (photo: https://bit.ly/3u3Czeh). Yep, it was a tall order with an especially thick level of its cream cheese foam which was liberally mixed with whipped cream, milk, and a bit of rock salt. You're supposed to drink it initially at a 45-degree angle to enjoy the foam in its own, but I'm a mixer. I can't help it. Besides, I was freaking because Happy Lemon's face was emblazoned on my plastic cup. I think she was giving me the death stare. TEA - 4 stars...I like the sweet salty flavor AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...they all look the same, don't they...it's OK, I can say that, I'm Asian SERVICE - 3.5 stars...they follow their process TOTAL - 4 stars...Green light...RED LIGHT! RELATED - Exploring Mission Bay? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2JVPV55 read more

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I've been to this Happy Lemon location around 4 times! Personally, I prefer this location because their flavors tastes better than the other stores. The customer service is pretty nice! I had a nice worker help me with my order and recommended me which waffle to get! The look of the place is fine, just a bit outdated decor and not a lot of seating. However, it's designed for mostly take out, or quick chit chat seating before the order's ready. Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie: I got this standard sweet and personally I'd prefer it 50-75% sweet next time. It comes with puff cream which contains dairy so there is no alternative for this drink I believe. I wish they had this in a tea or not blended drink because I'm sensitive to ice but the taste was pretty good! I'd still recommend it during warmer weathers and you can never go wrong with strawberry! Rate: 8.5/10 Matcha Bubble Waffle: The waffle is crisp and warm! Waffles are always pleasant here and the matcha one was very tasty. Usually, I get the standard but I've been converted! Rate: 10/10 Overall, the items today taste great and the customer service never disappoints. The ambiance is okay but I'd recommend it to people who prefer sweet treats! read more

Happy Lemon - Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie & Matcha Bubble Waffle - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Horrible customer service! Drink label is a lie! Staff don't ask percentage of ice with drink only sugar content. Drinks very diluted. Would not recommend this Happy Lemon. read more

My go to is usually their salted cheese foam with green tea, 25% sweet (sooo good). Since I've become more sensitive to dairy, I ordered the classic milk tea with boba, 50% sweet and i thought i could've done 50% sweet but it was still good! They use non dairy creamer for this drink. My friend and I shared their classic bubble waffle with taro topping, which was delicious! They give you a ton of topping, enough to probably store in your fridge to pair with another dessert. Happy Lemon usually has strong tea flavor, especially the green tea (without milk) which I really enjoy. Spacious store, but I wish they put up tables inside to sip on tea and snack. read more

Happy Lemon - D1. Boba Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Best happy lemon to stop by when you're around in San Francisco. Parking is easy to find since there huge parking space near by. The place is clean and spacious! The owner is always there and she very nice and friendly great customer service! She's very knowledgeable of the menu so if you don't know what to get ask Drinks wise, If I am feeling smoothie I always get the mango matcha or the strawberry shortcake smoothie. But today trying out B3 lemon honey green tea and they also served hot drinks!! My friend got hot drink cause of the weather has been so cold! B3 taste so freaking good it give off a strong lemon flavor but still able to taste honey green tea behind it. Definitely must try! They also have the waffle here best waffle in the town if you looking for something crispy and warm in SF cold weather. Gotta try with the dipping sauce puff cream since it really does take it to the next level for the waffle experience. Crispy, warm, and salty. read more

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I love this place! Seemed like the boba drink came out really fast. Like lighting fast. The okinawa special drink was pure bliss. Loved the warm boba with it. The drink was just what I needed. I want to try other drinks here. read more

Happy Lemon - D11. Okinawa Fresh Milk with Boba (Large Only) @hybrideater - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I came here twice and had mixed feelings. The first time I got a strawberry green tea, and there was an almost alcohol-like taste in it. Not sure if there was just too much syrup added to the drink or something. The second time I got a yakult green tea and it tasted really good. The boba texture both times was perfectly chewy. Sometimes it can take a while to get your drink since they don't have a lot of people working there. There isn't a lot of seating indoors, but I would recommend bringing it to Mission Creek park nearby! read more

Happy Lemon - G5. Strawberry Green Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Happy Lemon is a happy place to grab a tasty drink. The logo and mascot brings a smile to me whenever I take a sip from the delicious matcha smoothie or the mango yogurt drink. A good place to treat yourself. read more

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I'm not a fan; the tea is bad quality, and the sweetener leaves a bitter, acerbic taste in your mouth. It's not nearly cheap or fast enough to overlook this; however, I think their fruit drinks are probably better than their tea. read more

Yayeeee, this is basically the only boba spot that I can walk to during COVID! Now that we are stuck at home and muni/buses seem less appealing, having boba close to mission bay is critical for my mental health and well-being! Not just cuz I get a walk, but also because I get boba!! I have to say, when this Happy Lemon first opened it was nuts! Line out the door and inconsistent drinks..but now they have months and months more practice and I feel like they are hitting their groove..or maybe the line is way more manageable! Either way, I am liking what is happening over there! My go-to drink is A8, the milk tea with salted cheese (75/50 sugar and ice)! I'm not sure where I got this from, but I think Happy Lemon was one of the original boba places that started offering Salted Cheese (fact check me please!)...so I always like getting salted cheese from there! Another popular go-to drink is the puff cream milk tea.. that one is also really good, but I only get it when I feel like indulging even more. If you don't know what to order, they keep a "Top Faves" list right next to the register, so picking one off the list seems like a good idea if the menu seems a bit overwhelming! Love it and thank you for staying open during covid! read more

Happy Lemon - A8 - Salted Cheese Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been here a couple times, and it's been really good so far. This time, we ordered the boba milk tea with no sugar, okinawa roasted milk tea with boba and no sugar, and chocolate bubble waffle with red bean filling. The milk teas were a perfect amount of sweet with the boba, and they were milky and delicious. The okinawa roasted milk tea had a strong smokey and roasted flavor, which was scrumptious. The boba was also very soft and chewy. The bubble waffle was also super yummy: crispy on the outside, chewy and soft on the inside. Each bubble had a little bit of red bean filling, and the flavors were subtle and not too sweet. The workers were also really nice, and they even delivered the waffle to our table. I do wish they had more seats available though. read more

Happy Lemon - D13. Okinawa Roasted Milk Tea with Boba (Large Only), D1. Boba Milk Tea, chocolate bubble waffle with red bean filling - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Love that San Francisco has a Happy Lemon location, but sad that it's all the way near the Chase Center... My home is equidistant to this location and the one in Daly City, so it's not much of an improvement. However, this is one of my favorite boba chains! TBH have not tried the lemonade at Happy Lemon- the only thing I ever get is the Green Tea with Salted Cheese, and it never lets me down. The salted cheese is always light and pairs so well with the tea. I recommend getting 75% sweetness with less ice. I love the lid they give as I don't need to get a straw, and it comes with a stopper to cover the mouth part. I went on a moderately busy day and got my drink quickly. The interior of the store is pretty spacious, but it's not very organized inside of where to wait while you order, where to pick up drinks for mobile orders, etc. So there was a large group of people waiting for their drink right at the front door- maybe add some signage or tape on the floor to streamline this. There's also not a lot of parking nearby. It's close to spark social SF, so you can grab food from the food trucks if you're in the area. read more

Happy Lemon - A1. Green Tea with Salted Cheese - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I love this Happy Lemon. The location is great with lots of foot traffic, plenty of street parking available around each block in the surrounding area. The owner is really nice and pretty, she handles everything so well Uber pressure as I've seen some of the ugly times when they were understaffed, somehow she's still able to get my drink in a reasonable amount of time!! Bonus for how clean this place is, no sticky floor or tables. Not even any trash/receipts laying around anywhere inside or outside the store. read more

Love happy lemon. Boo for not being open Monday and Tuesdays!! I think their milk teas and cream teas are amazing. Fruity drinks are a hit or miss. Service is good. Wish they encouraged better social distancing inside. read more

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I got the pomelo yakult with boba pearls! I like this flavor - an even blend of fruit and yakult Gotta go back to try their other yakult boba tea flavors There is also a few seating available. For more seating, you can take a short walk to the tables in front of Spark Social! read more

Happy Lemon - Pomelo yakult - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm really excited to finally have a Happy Lemon in this part of San Francisco. It adds a much needed availability and variety of boba to the SOMA/Mission Bay area. I went around noon and there was a decent sized line, but it was continously moving. As far as Covid preparations, I was put at ease with the visibility of masks, hand sanitizer, a screen at the register, and signage. I admit it was a little tough to hear and talk with the person taking my order because of our masks. But, her patients and cheerful disposition made the experience more tolerable. Once I ordered, there was a lot of room to social distance and wait for my drinks. As far as my order, I got a mango matcha, lemon yakult, a fresh squeezed black tea, and a boba cake. All the drinks were at the same high standard you'd expect from the franchise. And the boba cake was delicious. The salted creme with the sponge and boba made for a delectable combo. I will no doubt be back again. My one tip for people is to maybe consider ordering ahead. I noticed the staff doing a solid job juggling walk up orders and large pre-orders. I'd expect large orders to be a big deal in this area especially with the neighboring hospital. So, pre-ordering might save you some time. read more

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