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    It's Boba Time - Irvine

    3.5 (292 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Stephanie B.

    *Update:* The owner, David, reached out to apologize and went out of his way to make things right. I stopped by today to try the Hawaiian Fruit Tea again, and it was great--properly made with the pineapple bits and chia seeds this time. I really appreciate the care and effort to fix a mistake. Great customer service, I'll definitely be back.

    Strawberry slush and peach strawberry green tea
    Terry G.

    We have been coming to this Boba time location for the past several years. This is the only Boba place in Orange County that I have found that has consistently good tasting Boba. Some places you get that weird old metallic taste. This one is sweet like gummy bears every single time! Their menu is massive and I have tried so many different drinks. Some favorites are the lychee, peach green tea, and honeydew milk tea. The service is great. Sometimes there's a lot of teenagers in there so it can get pretty crowded but if you go when it's an off hour then you should be good and not have a long way. I highly recommend!

    Mocha Frappe with boba & whip cream.
    Tien T.

    When we got here it was very busy but luckily they have a self serve kiosk. We were able to place our order and it didn't take long for our order to be done. We didn't get any food but all of our drinks hit the spot. The vibe is chill and you're in and out in no time.

    Jennifer H.

    Wow! So glad I tried the banana coffee, very flavorful and a nice change of pace from my usual milk tea. Their drinks are consistently good, tons of options and their presentation is my favorite drink. Cheers!

    Mango Iced Tea
    Elizabeth A.

    This place is yummy ! The menu is great, the drinks look amazing. It's not really a place to lounge, if that's what you're looking for. There's only a little bench, just something to keep in mind. In terms of the service, the drinks can take a while to come out, I ordered through the kiosk and it took a good 10 minutes for my drink to be ready. It was a basic tea. I will point out though, the drinks are very good, the prices are meh, not cheap but not very expensive. Would recommend to others !

    Ray L.

    I came across this place while walking with my daughter after dropping my son off at AYSO practice in Hicks Canyon Park. We decided to check it out and try their drinks. What we ordered: * House Milk Tea with Boba * Hokkaido Milk Tea with Boba Both drinks were just okay. The pearl was alright--not bad, but nothing special. Overall, I wasn't a fan of either drink.

    Jasmine V.

    I had to get 10 drinks! The boba was nice, soft, and chewy. I was impressed on the flavors too! I added extra sweetness to suit my taste. I will be back for the pistachio matcha! Quite delicious!

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    Rob C.

    Back for some watermelon slushy with boba. Inside seems clean and tuned like a machine. All are staff are making drinks. Self service ordering if you are comfy with doing it that way. Otherwise wait for the staff to take your order when they are busy. Choice is yours. Drinks - slushy, smoothies, shakes, frappes, hot beverages, coffee, teas and shaved ice are some of the things they sell. Verdict - come over as they serve up good drinks in general! I love the watermelon slushies and Thai Iced tea slushies with boba

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    They hired very unprofessional employees and rude they need to teach how talk to people

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    7 years ago

    Love this place! Great selection and very nice employees! I'm glad there's a location next to my house.

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    7 years ago

    Always very good tea and boba. Super reliable that you'll get what you ordered. Will come again

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    8 years ago

    The best staff ever great energy when I walk in my place for boba the best place ever number one store staff is exciting great place

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    Great service and I love how my boba is always just right! So glad it's close to my house.

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    8 years ago

    Nice Bobs place with great service. House fry rise is yummy and cheap. Parking is tough during busy hours.

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    My favorite place to get boba nice service and clean area and testy coconut shake which is my best flavor

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    8 years ago

    First time here and i had the green tea frappe with boba. Sooo good. Love the frappe style bobas :)

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    7 years ago

    It's a decent boba place. I usually come here since it's the closed to my home but if I can get boba somewhere else I would.

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    7 years ago

    Very bad service. I asked for light ice and no boba yet they gave me heavy ice and boba.

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    8 years ago

    Must try the pistachio frap no other boba shops can match how good there's is I give them 12 out if 10 on the flavor scale

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