We came here for the first time and we loved it! My mom got the Ube Frappe for $6.50 and my husband got the Strawberry & Crème for $6.50. I got the Self-Serve for also $6.50! The employees inside were very friendly and helpful. This was my first boba place where you can make your own so I was delighted to experience it. Of course, I mixed my toppings. I was able to add grass jelly and the custard jelly along with the other boba. The boba was also very soft and tasted fresh despite us coming towards closing time. The ambiance was clean, calm and quiet. We had to leave bc they were closing but we plan to be back again. Thanks to the staff that helped us and were generous! read more

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Went to try out some yummy tea after lunch today. Someone told me you can make your own boba tea here and it was true! There's shop is not too small but not too big. Has tables you can sit and enjoy your snacks and boba teas. There's an area set up you can pick you toppings and fill it as much as you like with plenty of toppings. Then you pick your tea and in the end seal the cup in the cup sealer machine! And wah lah! Done! I made myself a cup full of toppings lol it had agar boba, egg pudding and lychee jelly and I filled it with a strawberry tea. The drink was on the sweeter side but it was still good. And the experience was fun! I also ordered a flight of matcha to bring home to my son who loves matcha and he said he loved them all! read more

Honeybee Boba Cafe - My own creation.. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

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This is a small hole in the wall place, and truth to tell, even though it's on the corner of Folsom and 65, it's hard to get to, and hard to park, and get out of the parking lot. It's fairly small, but they have something I've never seen, a self serve boba bar. You put on your own toppings, your on flavor, and your own level of sweetness. What a great concept. That made it all worthwhile. read more

UPDATED REVIEW: Parking lot is a little small. The shop is decent size but it never has ventilation so you can feel the stuffiness in there. It's a cool concept where you can get an empty cup and fill up as many toppings as you want. The teas are just very mediocre though. I go here all of the time for my kids but I never get anything for myself. My kids love getting popping boba filled up to 75% of their cup lol. Service was quick because there was nobody at the store. I only come back because it's a novelty with creating your own boba. I'd rather goto other boba places because the quality is better. read more

Honeybee Boba Cafe - Self serve Boba Bar - Bubble Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

This self-serve boba drink is a fun concept for a boba cafe. We arrived around 2:30pm on Saturday and the cafe was quite busy. The cafe is tucked in a corner shopping complex with some parking spaces. We paid $6.50 per cup for self serve boba at the cashier and they gave us the plastic cup and a small sample cup to try the tea. There's a sign on how to build the cup on the wall. First, we chose our toppings. There are lots of varieties to choose from. We put a mix of classic tapioca boba, crystal boba, dragon fruit popping boba, lychee popping boba, pudding, grass jelly, and mixed jelly. We then tried some of the tea using the small tasting cup and decided to get a mix of strawberry brown sugar & unsweetened assam black tea. We skipped the cane sugar & honey sweetener as our drink already had a nice sweetness. Last step was to seal our cup with the sealer. Me & my kiddo had fun making our own concoction and the price was good for the boba we got. Next time, I'd love to try their made to order boba since the menu looked so good. read more

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I was in the area and I was craving something refreshing and this was nearby. I ordered the matcha flights. Which came with a strawberry matcha, mango matcha, banana matcha, and double matcha flavors. Overall, all of the drinks were pretty solid. My favorite personally was the banana matcha. I saw that they also have their own self serve boba station which is pretty cool. The workers here are really chill and are very helpful. I'll definitely be back again to try more items on the menu and try their self serve boba. Try it out if you like. :) read more

Honeybee Boba Cafe - Bubble Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Self serve boba? Who does that? Only this place! U buy a cup and then there are like 3 or 4 unsweetened drinks and the rest are sweetened. U can add your own honey/sweetener. Then you add your toppings.... And then seal the deal! I got unsweetened mango oolong tea which didn't taste unsweetened but I'll take their word for it. Then added some boba and a little lychee jelly. I also added a tiny bit of milk tea to make it a tiny creamy. I had to try the cute steaming teapot! Yes u get to keep it. Haha. It's dry ice and then u pour a little hot water on it to make it steam. It costs two dollars fyi. my husband ordered the Vietnamese coffee which was good and potent! My brother got the matcha flight and we thought banana flavor was the best one. The cashiers are very helpful and easy to talk to. I wish they had a few more snack options, but nothing really to complain about! My brother liked the kpop playing in the background. read more

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Good service. Fast. Nice staff. Everything is clean. If you don't like making your own, you can always have them make it for you. I like that there are the options for both. It's decently priced. They always change up the flavors for the build your own, so that's always nice. I also like the opportunity to try the different drinks before committing to one. This was not our first time here and definitely won't be our last seeing as the kids always enjoy making their own. read more

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Walked in and the ambiance was very dark and humid. I was quickly greeted by the cashier and he helped me answer all of my questions. I ordered the regular matcha latte and was reasonably priced for its size ($7~) My matcha came out super fast and upon first glance I was not impressed. It was 85% milk and 15% matcha. After mixing it, it just tasted like milk and sugar, I would not get it again and I would not recommend. :(( read more

Honeybee Boba Cafe - Matcha latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

I've stopped in many more times and continue to love the build your own boba option. I like that while some flavor options stay the same, they have some rotating flavors that allow you to try new things. It's really fun to mix and match flavors and toppings and be in control as you figure out what you like best. It's definitely a fun opportunity for families as well as kids can get creative AND get as many toppings as they like. Don't forget about their food options and the drinks on the menu that they prepare. I've had some pretty good Vietnamese coffee here and I love picking up a musubi or two when I stop by. They have plenty of seating inside, as well as some in a little outdoor(ish) area and there's a designated parking lot. The parking can get pretty congested at peak times, but usually when I'm passing through I can find a spot. The team here is friendly, but one of the most bun perks is building your own drink. read more

My first diy boba bar experience. I enjoyed being able to customize my toppings for one price (mental note to avoid the popping boba next time), and sampling the different teas and milks. I mixed two different milk teas and even got to customize my sweetener. We also tried the coffee flight. Beautifully presented and the match coffee was the one where the flavor was most recognizable to me. This was a fun experience. I would recommend maybe posting up some fun combinations for the boba bar that staff like, to help any newbies. The parking lot is pretty small but this is also next to Moonbelly so worth the drive and effort if you're in the mood for some creative drinks and pastries. read more

We ordered the Peaches & Cream and the Strawberry Yogurt blended drinks. The guy serving us was friendly and quick, and our drinks were delicious. read more

Honeybee Boba Cafe - Peaches & Cream - Bubble Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

Boba was perfectly cooked, taro was so smooth and creamy and sweetness was balanced. Strawberry banana perfect sweetness (bf highly recommends)! Staff very kind and informative. FYI, if you get a blended drink/latte they put your boba in for you but I'm sure you can ask to do it or ask for your preferred amount. The place was clean, not super busy, bathroom is open and clean. read more

Honeybee Boba Cafe - Self serve bar - Bubble Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

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We heard about this self-serve boba place and had to try it--my daughter loves boba! You walk in, pay $6.50, and then you're free to build your own drink with whatever toppings and flavors you want. The customer service was very friendly, and the place was clean and well-kept. They have seating both inside and outside, but since it was raining, the outdoor seating wasn't really usable--everything was wet. Still, we had a great time and will definitely be coming back! read more

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I got the taro cream matcha latte and it was decent. It was thick and heavy. I believe it's about 16oz or more so it is a lot of matcha which makes sense because it cost over $9. The environment is small and dark but there is also seating outside on a covered patio sunroof kind of place. The service was nice. She helped me decide between drinks between similar flavors. I would go back and try a different flavor. read more

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Went to try their drunk flights! I loved the establishment, with the honey bees themes. I love honeybees. I will say when we went, it was extremely hot in the place (during the summer), go during a cooler day. The staff were nice and patient as we figured out what we wanted. Tried the matcha flight and Vietnamese coffee flights. The banana matcha was a favorite and the fruit ones- with mango and Strawberry, but I wish they had more pureed with it. The coffee ones- liked the banana and mocha one. read more

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I LOVE self serve options. Because who doesn't want a drink or food exactly how they want it!?! I was excited to by in the neighborhood of Honeybee Boba and I am so happy I came by! The price is right. Unlimited toppings, you can mix and match and at $6.50 is on par with other boba spots. The space is super clean, which I appreciate and the girl helping me was patient and answered all of my questions. They also offer tasting cups if you want to try one of the options they have that day (they rotate them out so they may not have what you want when you go in it keep an open mind). I like that I can make my drink exactly how I want. Little ice, loads of grass jelly, a pinch of lychee jelly and little to no sweetener. PERFECTION. This is a new spot, and I appreciate that it's got a different model that allows me to get my boba fix on my terms. Hahaha. They have a parking lot, which they share with Moonbelly so I expect it can get packed when the bakery is open. But today I had lots of options and it was easy to get in and out. Highly recommend! read more

We had a fun time making our own boba drink using the self service option. They gave us little sample cup to try out the flavors and choose what topping we wanted to add. read more

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The Matcha Flight and Vietnamese Coffee Flight were amazing! My sister and I popped in an hour before they closed and were able to put in our orders and relax for a bit. Service was quick and easy and the staff were very patient with answering our questions. We purchased a spam musubi to eat while we waited (definitely the perfect size for a quick snack) and then got into our flights. The Vietnamese Coffee Flight came with ube, banana, matcha and tiramisu flavors. My sister loved the lightness of the ube flavor and the chocolate flavor from the tiramisu. Our matcha flight came with double matcha, banana matcha, mango matcha and strawberry matcha. I loved all the flavors, but wished there was more fruit puree in the mango and strawberry. The flights were the perfect size for tasting. The place was neat and quiet, even in the midst of the heat. I'll definitely be back to try the self serve bubble teas. read more

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Wonderful Vietnamese (cold) coffee here! Very cute little cafe type building at the 65th and Folsom crossroads. It's kitty corner to Dos Coyote, if you can't find it. They have make your own boba here?!?! That's a fun experience. You pick out your flavor, add boba and seal your cup all on your own. That is very unique, I've never seen it before. Only downside is it is pretty pricey. My large Vietnamese coffee with tiramisu foam was close to $9. But I guess that's getting more typical these days. :/ The girl at the counter was really sweet and helpful. Thanks!! read more

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I loved the idea of the self serve boba station! It gives room for you to test a couple different teas & experiment. They have a lot of different toppings too and it was very clean when we went in. read more

I love this concept. Honeybee Boba Cafe is the first of its kind in Sacramento. Not talking about boba, of course, but BYOB (build your own boba) drinks. There are usually between 4-6 different flavors of pre-made milk teas and fruit teas, from the most popular that are always on tap to rotating seasonal ones and an unlimited toppings bar (my favorite part!). There is also fresh and warm brown sugar boba available, different sweetener options, ice machine, and an easy to use automatic lid sealer. The price per cup is similar to other boba cafes, maybe even cheaper if you get toppings though. So take advantage and try some extra toppings! They also make a few in house snacks, like a delicious Spam musubi and waffles with strawberries and whipped cream. Conveniently located near Sac State and right next door to a bakery. The owner is great, very kind, and receptive to customer feedback. Support woman and Asian-owned, local, and small businesses such as Honeybee Boba Cafe! read more

I did not try the self-serve boba as I wanted a matcha tea, but their set-up looks pretty cool and I do want to go back and try that out some time. They have a lot of options for non-self-serve (such as matcha), and a variety of boba. The prices were okay. The size was a little smaller than other boba places I've been to that charge the same price. The lid was also not a great lid for boba and made a bit of a mess when I tried to put the straw in. The self-serve does have the traditional boba vacuum seal, so I doubt that would have the same problem, but it would be nice if they had that for the made-to-order boba drinks as well. The flavor was great, though, and the matcha was well-blended (something that is becoming harder to find as more coffee and tea shops rush the process of making matcha). Overall I was happy with my drink, and while it is not my first choice for boba in town, it is definitely up there. read more

I've been here twice and it's been good! This time we got there when they opened and got to enjoy some of their spam musubi. It was really good and hit the spot. The staff was really nice and I love that they have different Vietnamese coffees! We enjoyed the banana and ube Vietnamese coffees. read more

Honeybee Boba Cafe - Vietnamese banana - Bubble Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

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A super cute shop! Love that you can make your own boba so if you wanna make it a specific way, it's all on you! The snacks are also very good and filling! Wish there was nicer outdoor seating but it's still a nice spot to get a refreshing drink. The is a huge variety of toppings and drink flavors which is also super nice. read more

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Self serve boba is delightful and it's nice you can sample the flavors. The shrimp musabi was even better than expected! Can't wait to try something else there. Not any outdoor seating but there's a somewhat open air area in the front. read more

Honeybee Boba Cafe - The Ube milk tea is delicious - Bubble Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Love this boba spot! Honeybee is right down the street from me, and initially, I had some concerns about how their self-serve boba model would work. As a returning customer, I've noticed huge improvements in the set up and service delivery! Honeybee offers rotating flavors, and tonight, I mixed a combination of ube and jasmine milk teas. Honeybee got rid of the ice dispenser and you're now able to scoop the ice to your preference. They have several toppings to choose from, and the boba is in a separate crock pot! I love that you can sweeten your drink with either sugar cane or honey, and I usually opt for honey but they were sold out. The concept behind Honeybee is fun, and I love the excitement of creating something new every time I come. This spot is great for a quick pick-me-up but you're also welcomed to dine inside or outside. read more

Honeybee Boba Cafe - Self Serve Boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Love the location just parking is small. Self Serve Teas and flavors change up they also have baked items and seen some spam musubi yum. The boba was nice and chewy and other items you can add in your tea Drinks are Refreshing! read more

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First time at a DIY boba spot! It was clean and staff happily refilled favorite toppings for us. There were many flavors I only wish there had been a few more tea choices. But what I got was tasty! Kumquat green tea with mango pudding and lychee popping boba. This was a fun little spot. read more

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I've been an avid supporter of Honeybee Boba since it opened and would have easily given it 5 stars for bringing a "build-your-own" boba concept to Sacramento. I would rave about it to all my friends and recommend this place for boba to visitors, friends, or other people. Unfortunately, over the past few months, the service, availability, and overall quality have noticeably declined, which has been disappointing to experience. Today, I arrived at 6:15 PM, and both Yelp and Google indicated the café should be open. However, the doors were locked, and staff were clearly in the middle of closing duties--drink dispensers emptied and the toppings bar fully cleared. Giving them the benefit of the doubt, I assumed there may have been winter hours in place. I checked online, their Instagram pages, and signage around the storefront, but couldn't find any updated hours posted. This wasn't an isolated experience. A couple of months ago, I stopped by around 6:30 PM on my way home from an appointment in Rancho Cordova. Most drinks were sitting in pitchers, about half of the toppings were unavailable, and there was very little boba left. What was available looked like it had been sitting for quite some time. I ultimately chose not to order a drink then either. I truly want to continue supporting this business, but the inconsistency in hours, product availability, and freshness has made it difficult. I hope this is something they're able to address moving forward. read more

I love how all the self serve milk teas are unsweetened. You can sweeten it yourself with cane sugar or honey. All the toppings are self serve as well. I opted for the honey dew jasmine milk tea that was labeled unsweetened but it was sweet with the honey dew flavor I think. I did half of the unsweetened jasmine milk tea with the honey dew Jasmin milk tea to make it less sweet. There are honey dew chunks in it, made it extra yum! It is very clean in there, which made me appreciate it even more. The menu on the wall costs .50-$1.00 more. Aka matcha, Vietnamese coffee and blended drinks. There is a case of bakery sweets as well, parking isn't bad on the weekday. It is a very tiny lot. Love it here! $6 before tax for self serve drinks and they allow samples. read more

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This concept is great and creative. We arrived on a Thursday afternoon around 3PM. The parking lot was full except about two spots. We walked into a busy shop, and it seemed like a lot of people. Lots of parents with their kids and everyone seemed very excited... including us! So. You go to the counter and pay for a cup. Then you wait in line, you fill your cup with whatever toppings you want and as many as you want. Then you fill your tea, sugar, etc. You get the gist! It's fun because you can be so creative with your drink. Also, the price was super affordable for the amount of toppings you could put! The only thing we noticed about this place unlike boba shops is: - There's really not much seating at all. So everyone bought their stuff and left - We also bought a bunch of other stuff like their spam and tomago musubi, the pastries they carry. Tmdedhcring a star mostly because their musubi was underflavored. Otherwise, we would definitely come again, just for the boba. read more

Honeybee Boba Cafe - Bubble Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

I had such a fun time putting together my boba drink and customizing it to my liking. Lots of different toppings available. The musubi snacks I bought were tasty too. I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area. read more

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Saw this spot on Instagram and the novelty of it appealed to me Make your own boba! Turns out, you don't really need someone to make a drink for you when all the ingredients and equipment is accessible. You can customize toppings, tea flavor, ice level, sweetness through a syrup dispenser, and seal it with the lid machine. They have multiple types of jellies, puddings, and boba toppings. The tea I chose was quite good. I sampled most of them and the Okinawa tasted great even before adding any sweetness. Their boba has a nice bite and chew to it, and the mango pudding and egg puddings were great as well! They also have some other drinks and snacks available. I grabbed a spam musubi that was $3 and quite enjoyable. So it might just be a gimmick, but I feel like the drink you can make here is actually above average for boba options in Sacramento. read more

Honeybee Boba Cafe - Make your own boba bar - Bubble Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

I like the idea of self serve boba so you can choose and really customize it how you want, but I was in a bit of a hurry so I just chose one of their items on the menu. I do want to head back to try it next time. There's also a case of baked goods and savory foods on the menu if you're looking for more than a drink. The layout of this place is super cute because you can sit inside normally or have a type of alley seat facing the window to see the outside. I think this would be super cute if the sun wasn't aiming to melt us all that day. I ordered the peach matcha drink, which had a strong matcha flavor and a hint of peach as you sip on it. The drink was very light and enjoyable to drink throughout the day. They really know how to make their drinks here and if you're having trouble with their self-serve area, don't be afraid to ask them. The ladies working here were super nice. We also got a spam musubi with shrimp and imitation crab, which was so full of flavor, I wish I got a second one. The chocolate brownie we got is more on the moist side, not very chewy unfortunately, but it's still good if you're a sweet tooth. I just prefer my brownies chewy. They also have this nice option of heating up the brownie for you if you'd like, so you can request this as well. I think it might tasted better unheated though. The heat really softened it, so I might have to try again without it. read more

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Tried Honey Bee Boba Café for the first time, and overall it was a really enjoyable visit! A couple of things to note upfront: parking and getting into the lot can be a bit confusing since there's only one way in, so just be prepared to loop around if needed. Inside, it was a little warm during our visit, but they had heavy-duty fans running to help keep the air circulating. Not sure about the full setup, but something to keep in mind if you're stopping by on a hot day. Now onto the experience--super smooth! The woman at the counter was incredibly kind and helpful. She walked us through the whole process since it was our first time there, and even gave us a few little sample cups along with our full-size drinks. That was such a nice surprise and made us feel like they really care about the customer experience. It did get a little backed up at the DIY station since you have to move at a decent pace when others are waiting to build their drinks, but overall the process flowed well. We had no problem finding a seat, and it was nice to just hang out and enjoy our drinks for a bit. Great customer service, fun atmosphere, and a unique experience. We'll definitely be back and would recommend it to anyone looking to try something new! read more

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Parking can be a hassle. I went with a strawberry matcha, while my friends chose the DIY option. It's cheaper to customize your own as it includes many toppings. While I enjoyed my drink, it was nothing too special. read more

Honeybee Boba Cafe - Strawberry Matcha - Bubble Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

Drove past Honeybee a couple of times and finally decided to try it out on the way home from dinner. I'd say Honeybee is known for their self-serve boba bar where you get to pick your toppings, drink, and sweetness level. You first pay and then get to pick your drink! I will say when you walk in the environment is pretty dark and did smell like bathroom cleaner. I do recommend taking a look at the drinks they have available before paying just so you can make sure you're happy with the options they have available. I was in the mood for some fruit teas and I was kinda let down after I paid and took a look at the drinks. I did sample some of the drinks before picking my final decision, but I was pretty disappointed in the quality and taste. The two milk tea options were Jasmine and hikkaido. They were on the watery side and missing the tea taste. For the "fruit" tea side there was dragon fruit and watermelon juice. I do think the dragon fruit could have had potential if it wasn't already sweetened. It was very sweet. I think they should have all the drinks as is and unsweetened and have the customers decided on the sweetness amount. As for the watermelon juice, I was a bit disappointed because it was literally just watermelon juice... If I could I would have probably just walked out without a drink, but because I already paid beforehand I decided to go with the dragon fruit and I tried to dilute it with the watermelon juice. For toppings I got grass jelly and lychee jelly. No issues with my toppings. I tried to drink it on the way home but I was just not happy and when I got home I dumped the drink out and saved my toppings and just made myself a black tea. My boyfriend went with the hikkaido because he didn't want to go taro or Thai since that's pretty typical at other places too. He wasn't the biggest fan as he thought it was mid-tier. The boba was pretty sticky and stuck to each other. I think there could be improvements in the drink quality. The concept is really nice, but I think there can be so much improvement! Until then I would recommend going to another boba shop in town. read more

Honeybee Boba Cafe - Bubble Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

Make your own Boba drink , first time here and thought it was cool. You can taste the different teas before you commit to the one you want. Different toppings to choose from. Cute little place and the person working was friendly! read more

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Cute experience today! They have enough toppings and flavors in my opinion -- and for $6 you can create your own boba cup! My mom and I enjoyed trying it out and we will be returning! Loved the mango pudding yum! The staff was very friendly too! read more

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