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    4.1 (582 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Alex knows there's always a line for delicious milk tea. Alex calls in his order. Alex is smart. Be like Alex.  P.S. BUY 5 GET ONE FREE!
    Alex F.

    Consistency is key when it comes to good boba milk tea and this location always does it well. itea in SL is still one of the best in the game. Always long lines but they're very efficient and get orders out fast. Iron goddess milk tea aka tieguanyin milk tea with light ice and less sweet is the order to get. Food is delicious too, btw.

    Jen-Jen B.

    On our way home one night and decided to pick up some boba and snacks. We ordered some drinks, basil popcorn chicken, and a house rice noodle. I had a green tea milk tea. It was more taste of milk than anything. The basil popcorn chicken was okay. The house rice noodle was actually pretty good. The place is decent. Just not one of my top five when it comes to boba.

    Maureen D.

    coming in, there was a line and it went by super fast. the worker taking orders was so accommodating and great at communicating. all the order came out pretty fast even though it was busy. I will forever lovw the popcorn chicken in itea! overall, great service and plenty of space to sit!

    M7

    M7 ordered, PAID for chia seeds and they made the order WITHOUT boba:((( Call and asked if they can remake, I offered to come pick up for my colleague! Whoever answers the phone ask me to bring the drink back so they can put the boba in I said 'are u serious??' You really expect a customer to come back all the way to just have boba put in their drink??? Zero service skill whatsoever

    G1 fresh mango lemon tea less sweet
    Fiona T.

    It was nice to see that they redid their menu photos and added new drinks. I opted for the G1 mango lemon tea this time. It was very refreshing and not too lemony. If you're coming with friends during peak hours, consider carpooling since the lot fills up quickly

    02/14/2026
    Lee M.

    They're always busy. Popcorn chicken and C.1 signature milk tea are the best. Been coming here for over 7 years

    Popcorn chicken. Sadly, it was too dry inside. Not worth $9!
    Cynthia W.

    My co-worker and I came here for lunch over the weekend. You have to pay for meter parking, which is a bit of a bummer. But it isn't expensive. The line was super long. Out the door! So we were scared about making it back to work on time. It took time to get to the front of the cash register to order. Once you order, you get a number and try to find a table. We were standing around waiting for someone to get up. It is a casual place. I think it needs more tables. There is the space for it. The food came out super fast! I was impressed. I got the black oil garlic ramen. So delicious! The egg was cooked to perfection IMO. Soft Boil. The broth had such rich flavor. Noodles were just how I like it - a little chewy. My co-worker got the pork belly rice bowl. He said he enjoyed it. Very filling. We got popcorn chicken, which was so meh. The chicken was dry inside. Not moist at all. Could have done without the popcorn chicken tbh. Wasted $9. We got mango saago drinks which was nice and refreshing. Good amount of toppings in it!

    Mimi K.

    I love the brown sugar Boba! It's so yummy and also I always get the crispy fish, I always get it cuz I want to eat it for lunch! Ty!!

    Y47 Chicken steak rice plate- 13.95$, tax- 1.50$
    North S.

    Came back cause I was craving and did not fail Chicken steak rice plate: or as I like to call it, popcorn chicken fried rice plate. I ordered dine in and got a nice big plate with napkins and a metal fork. chicken reminds me a lot of popcorn chicken. Like a bigger flatter popcorn chicken that was cut into slices. I mean this in the best way, chicken was fried, was super tender and moist and of course, delicious. Fried rice was alright, standard fried rice, and with given only a fork, I had to scoop multiple time for one mouthful. But didnt matter since the meal was delicious, and I got nice and full with still almost half the plate still un eaten. Extra I like the cashier, very efficient There are tables in the restaurant (which isnt true for some itea places One of the only boba places I know with rice plates, udon, and ramen. When asking for water, they asked ice or no ice, I got ice and a straw. Straw that was given was a boba straw and cup was small. No self order I think there is a mochinut in the same building like turn right and thats the mochinut cashier Saw about 3-4 staffs during night Was super busy but fast service got people in and out quickly Ordering a rice plate, I got a number stand and they brought the rice plate to my table 5/5

    Jane T.

    2 tea we ordered was pretty good, shop has fine atmosphere, nice tables with professional and very friendly services, yes, I 100% recommended this tea shop. 1 personal suggestion to shop - better ventilation systems so can skipped "the smell of kitchen fumes " which will be awesome wonderful.

    Popcorn chicken
    Kelly H.

    I ordered popcorn chicken NO spicy and this is what I got Spicy and OLD popcorn chicken. Make sure you check the chicken before leaving this place. I don't have time to drive 20 minutes to return this chicken.

    B4 tofufa with red bean. (large size with soy milk)
    Tiffaney L.

    Drinks are reasonably priced, with a $0.75 upcharge for non-dairy milk. It was a bit too sweet even at 30%. The food menu looks large, but I haven't tried it yet. The cashier was efficient but not particularly friendly--just be ready to order. The space is roomy, great for studying or hanging out. There's a parking lot with meters--don't forget to pay, or you'll risk a $50 fine.

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    Moria W.

    My go-to for calamari rings. Piping hot! Yumm Fast service and clear orders despite of it being loud from the drinks maker. Plenty of snack options.

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    6 years ago

    If u looking for any cold drinks don't look any else where.itea is the best .fast services too

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    Usually a line but that means it's pretty good. I love the huge selections of drinks and meals. Parking can be very tough tho

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    They really have a good boba and variety of foods too

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    Amazing place. The Raman is to die for it's so freaking delicious. My go to place for amazing and beat Raman

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    6 years ago

    The drinks were great. The place was small, and a little crowded, but overall really good service. Our drinks came out fast! 10/10 recommend

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    6 years ago

    Best place to get a tea! They serve lots of snacks, lunch and dinner too. Delicious eggrolls and ramen soup

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    6 years ago

    Great tea.... BUT looonnnngggg lines and hard to get a parking spot. Will come if really desperate to get a good tea spot

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    7 years ago

    Great drinks, kinda over priced for the food, but totally worth it. Recommend the passion fruit green tea and the curly fries.

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    9 years ago

    The ramen was surprisingly really good for a boba spot!! I recommend the black garlic one.

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    7 years ago

    At this point it's an addiction. I love the Thai iced tea and the environment. A tad expensive for a drink but obviously that didn't stop me

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    9 years ago

    Extensive food menu. Tons of snacks and tons of rice and noodles dishes. Fast service. Big thumbs up.

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    7 years ago

    This is our favorite tea place in San Leandro. The snack is good. Easy to find parking except you need to feed the parking meter.

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    Will you guys be open Christmas Day?

    Are there any tables set up outside for outdoor seating?

    they dont

    Did they reopen for indoor dining yet?

    not yet

    Are they open for pick up during covid-19?

    They have just reopened! Order o line with their QR code and pickup from store.

    What time and days is happy hour?

    M-T 8pm to close & F-Sunday 9pm to close

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    I know so far happy hour at 8pm to 11pm. 2 hour closing time

    I've been here many times, but now that I'm craving for some takoyaki and nice cold tea, is there any delivery service?

    Looks like Postmates does!

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    We got popcorn chicken, mango sago, brown sugar boba and original egg puff. I am not a fan of mango…read moresago, it just doesn't taste like mango sago..lack of mango. Brown sugar boba was good!! We also like the original egg puff. It was nicely made. I haven't been here but the family have. According to them, the popcorn chicken has changed. Before, the popcorn chicken looks and taste more like "freshly made" chicken. This time around, it's more like store/frozen chicken. It was still okay per the kids. Lol. Service is good. There is parking in the back which is nice because street parking would have been a nightmare. It's a cute little place. It's a great place to get boba. Will try other boba next time.

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    Always Yours Bakery Cafe

    4.5
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    --- F O O D & D R I N K S --- Natalie, the owner, was…read moreoriginally my macaron and Japanese soufflé cheesecake go-to before she opened her shop! Was so glad that she was able to open up her own bakery/cafe to feature these and additional Asian-inspired desserts for the Bay Area to try! MACARONS. I've been a fan of these Macarons for years, and what first drew me in was their adorable themed designs for holidays and special occasions like Lunar New Year, Valentine's Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. While their character macarons and classic rounds are super cute, what keeps me coming back is that they actually taste amazing. There's nothing worse than biting into a beautiful macaron only to find it's dry, but that's definitely not the case here. Their macarons are consistently moist, flavorful, and fresh, with the perfect texture every time. It's the best of both worlds--beautiful designs that are almost too cute to eat and quality that lives up to the hype! JAPANESE SOUFFLE CHEESECAKE. My first Japanese soufflé cheesecake experience was from a commercial chain, and while it was light and fluffy, it doesn't compare to Always Yours Bakery Cafe. Their cheesecakes are THIQ in the best way possible--rich, dense, creamy, and still have that perfect jiggle. My absolute favorite flavor is the Ube! Ever since discovering them, I'd much rather order a whole cheesecake from here than pick up a standard birthday cake from the grocery store. It's always a crowd-pleaser! DRINKS. I'm def a matcha gworrrrl so I had to try as many flavors as I could! They have pistachio, banana cream, strawberry, and creme brûlée. What really stole my heart was the Earl Grey Creme Brûlée Milk Tea! "Creamy earl grey tea with your choice of milk, topped with our housemade salted cheese cream, torched sugar, and creme brûlée pudding." It's def a unique combo I haven't came across any other milk tea shop yet til here, and given that it's a bakery, I figured their creme brûlée would be amazing--and it FASHO IS! I recommend it with oatmilk and less sweetness to help balance all the flavors. _______________________________________________________ --- S E R V I C E --- The staff is always so friendly and accommodating, and you can tell they truly care about their customers and the quality of what they serve. And the turnaround is pretty quick! _______________________________________________________ --- A M B I A N C E -- The ambiance is just as charming as the desserts. When you first walk in, you're greeted by a display case filled with beautiful desserts, and I definitely recommend taking a look at the other treats on the menu besides the cheesecakes. There's even a claw machine filled with adorable boba plushies that adds a fun touch to the space. The dining area is small but thoughtfully designed, with marble-inspired walls, pops of greenery from the plants, and a purple neon sign that ties everything together. It has cozy, trendy café vibes and is the perfect spot to relax, catch up with friends, or enjoy a sweet treat. _______________________________________________________ Be sure to check out their page for events! They have macaron decorating, tea parties, pop-ups and more!

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