Its Boba Time - Riverside

2.6 (219 reviews)

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Sean S.

This place is located in a small shopping center several lights from the Tyler mall area. Very fun youthful place to come to. Every time we come here, there's a lot of teens that come to enjoy the delicious drinks and hang out after school. They provide an abundance amount of options. If your unsure what your craving, they have a great top 20 list on a screen to help persuade you on your choice lol. I like the classic Thai tee. Definitely recommend if your in the area.

Coconut Strawberry Smoothie with Oatmilk Instead

Belem R.

This isn't my first time ordering from this company, but it is my first visit to this location, and I must say, I'm impressed. The staff here is incredibly friendly, and the place is spotless -- even the bathroom is well-maintained. I went with my usual choice, the coconut strawberry smoothie with boba, and swapped in oat milk. It never disappoints! I'll definitely be returning to this location for the great service and refreshing drinks.

Came on Saturday and manager did not know about the Yelp check-in and wouldn't accept it. Disappointing.

Annie T.

Right across the street from Tyler Mall. Easy to spot. Parking/Location: Free. Plenty. A young male employee said to ask the manager but Yelp Check-in Offer was not accepted and manager didn't understand it. She kept asking for QR code. Got a drink one previous time and it was ok.

Joanna P.

This place is conveniently outside of the Tyler mall. It is a good choice if you are interested on picking up a quick drink outside of the mall to avoid those busy lines or parking nightmares that you may find inside the mall. I ordered a Thai tea with boba for the first time at this local shop and it was good, Not too sweet and plenty of options to choose from. Customer service was friendly and courteous. Loved the thought that management put in making the atmosphere feel warm and welcoming. Really liked the many variations in toppings on the menu to add to your drinks and customize as you pleased.

Tammy C.

I came here on a hot day very excited for some boba and this happened to be the closet shop to me. I ordered the strawberry matcha milk tea with boba and pistachio milk tea with boba. I've never had a pistachio milk tea before and I was pleasantly surprised by how good it was! You can taste the pistachio, but it was not over powering. It was not a combo I would have thought to try! The strawberry matcha was okay only. I couldn't really taste the matcha flavor. It was pretty to look at, but I probably order a different drink next time because it tasted like straight up strawberry syrup. There is no seating available at this location. They have the tables and the chairs, but it's all stacked up and in a corner. It would have been nice to have a place to sit while I waited for my order, which took a little while considering we were the only people for a good while. The restroom was also closed to customers, so it's not really a place I would want to come hang out.

Large Dragon Fruit Smoothie with Boba large Chamango Slush with Tamarind Stick with Boba

Ivy D.

I was going to order through the app but the "ASAP" option said "13 minute wait" so I decided to just walk in store and order it. Been here 3 times and I've never had to wait long. My order of the Chamango Slush had the right amount of chamoy and tajin with a lot of fresh mango chunks and boba. The Dragon Fruit Smoothie just tasted like banana to me. They were especially generous with the boba. Service was great. Staff was friendly and helped me order separately since the self-service ordering kiosk couldn't scan my gift card.

Jose G.

The drinks are sub par nothing special a little lackluster in taste. The restaurant is a bit dirty, broken tables, full trash CAN. THE SERVICE sucked waited about 40 min to get my order and another 15 min for a manager to arrive to "approve" a refund for an item that was mistakenly charged twice. Not only did I have to wait to get my money back but my drinks that were blended to go were all melting in those 15 min. The manager/owner shouldn't leave the store if his approval is needed. Or he should set up the system to where the cashiers are able to refund not sure if he doesn't trust his employees or what the issue is. Overall I would skip out on coming here you've been warned !!!!

Rhianna W.

Incredible. Went with my mom for an afternoon treat. I got the Machata which is Matcha and Horchata, when I tell you it tasted like the milk after a bowl of Cinnamon Toast Crunch I mean it. Moms got the coconut strawberry. She said it was delicious. Chunky strawberries mixed with creamy coconut, she was savoring every sip. She didn't want it to end. My ONLY issue was the music in there was soooo loud, that on top of wearing masks it was hard to hear the cashier. I get it probably puts the workers in a good mood especially since no dine in hang out atmosphere going on. Still, just turn it down a notch haha.

Jasmine D.

Busy boba shop with a large selection of milk teas, slushes, smoothies and more. I read somewhere that they have over 140 different drinks, whoa! One awesome thing about this place is that boba is always free! You can also get an add on with a yelp check in! Came here on a weekday evening. The shop had a steady stream of customers, which was a great sign that it is a good place! They are only doing take out at this time. Masks are required and social distancing is enforced. On this last visit, I got the lychee slush, which was refreshing and delicious but just a little too sweet. I had forgotten to ask if the sweetness level could be adjusted. I look forward to trying other drinks, especially their frappes.

I'm never coming here AGAIN! Customer service was HORRIBLE and the drinks and food were WORSE!!! The people there made me look like an idiot and weren't clear on when I would get my cake. Not to mention they were INCREDIBLY rude and looked at me as if I was strange for asking for a spoon!!!! My drink was watered down and tasted downright disgusting while my cake was OVERPRICED and tasted of pure SUGAR!!!! Not only was it a waste of my money, but the rainbow "crepe" had a black finger print on the plastic underneath!! I cannot believe they would sell such an overpriced product. Eight dollars for a mediocre crepe?! During pride month too!!! So unprofessional! Don't waste your time OR money here.

What time is it? It's boba time! Top: Coconut Strawberry (#6), Left: Coconut Strawberry with Boba, Right: Matcha Strawberry with Boba

Wendy L.

What time is it? It's boba time! And it's a'boba time a new bubble tea shop opened up in West Riverside! INTERIOR / ATMOSPHERE Because it is a new shop, It's Boba Time was very clean. Aside from the shop being adorned in congratulatory bouquets and 'good luck' orchids, the decor was modern with its marble-styled quartz countertops, cool gray tones with geometric gold fixtures, a giant boba cup-shaped selfie backdrop, and "Simple Love of Boba" written across the rear wall. And for obvious pandemic reasons, their services were limited to take-out or online orders only. Also, they have some good music playing in the background. COVID-19 Yes, the employees wear masks. Yes, the cashier wore gloves. Yes, there are floor markers. However, no one monitored the door for when there are too many persons inside the shop. There was a brief time when several of the people waiting for drinks were closer than 6-feet. LOCATION / MENU ITEMS It's Boba Time is located near Tyler Mall off Magnolia and Hughes (next to Firehouse Subs and Taqueria 2 Potrillos). This is a huge win for Riverside because -- not only does It's Boba Time offer ice cold slushies and milk tea drinks we've grown to love -- they also have a variety of options, such as hot beverages, acai bowls, iced tea, shaved ice, and more! They're probably the most popular boba franchises I've tried in SoCal. I've only had It's Boba Time from the San Diego location and the Coconut Strawberry Smoothie was my favorite and so, of course, I had to have my coconut fix from this new Riverside location. Although they have a lot of drinks to choose from, they make it really convenient by having a Top 10 list of drinks. Another good drink is their Matcha Strawberry Milk Tea because it's not too sweet. WAIT TIME / SERVICE Boba Tea shops will more than likely have a wait time. Being a new shop with new employees, they were not an exception. I did have to wait about 10-15 minutes for 3 drinks. I'm sure placing an Online Order would have been quicker. Regardless of the wait time, the cashier (lady with short hair -- I'm sure she was the owner) was super friendly and kind. Overall, I'm really happy to have a handful of good boba shops closer to me. If you're coming soon, expect a bit of a wait -- they just opened this month (July 2020). I'm already looking forward to having my next Coconut Strawberry Smoothie again!

Peach Strawberry fruit tea and Taro Oreo shake w/ boba

Jessy A.

My daughter is OBSESSED with boba time and she loves coming here, taro is her favorite and they have a oreo taro that she likes. Staff is soooo kind, I unfortunately didn't clearly catch the name of the young lady who helped me today I think it was Carly, but my daughter says she heard Harley sooo I'm not to sure but I had a coupon with no barcode and to be safe she gave me her managers # to be sure she can use it at this location. She was SUPER nice about it and very helpful I hate pushing the coupon issue but this is the only boba time in our area but I understood that they don't usually use paper coupons which is understandable due to the fact that they have an app for their store. I really appreciated her kindness and patience.

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Graciela B.

2 years ago

BobaTime can be a hit or miss on their drinks. What really made us decide not come here anymore was due to how they tried to handle a mistake on their end. One of our drinks had absolutely no sweetener when we specified 100% sugar. We found out at home and decided to call the store and the employee was not helpful on giving us a solution. It would've been nice if they gave us store credit or refund but she wanted us to go back with the drink so "that she can drink it!?" It almost seem that's what she meant. We were upset that they didn't want to make this right when it was their mistake. There's a reason why this place has poor ratings read more

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My daughter and I tried Boba Time for the first time and we loved it! I had the strawberry matcha which was really good and she had the peach lychee tea and she and my granddaughter loved it. I can't wait to go back and explore more flavors! Next time I'll make sure to take photos. read more

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Jackie A.

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6 years ago

This place tastes great the Thai tea float is great and is one of the best that I have had. The warm taro tea is sooooo good. They have such a great variety. There is one problem they take soooooo long. They have 10 people in the back and one person taking orders and yet it still takes 20 mins to make one drink. I have been to other locations and they don't take this long. Even when it's just a simple drink. read more

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Tamara S.

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Customer service ZERO!!! I asked if I can use the restroom because there's codes so you have to ask for a code and there were two restrooms on the back end of the establishment! I was told that the restrooms were out of order but there were no signs on the doors and I was like OK. I thought it was because I made a mobile order so they probably thought that I wasn't a customer but she should've known that I was since I was standing there waiting for an order. At that time some people came in who are obviously known by what looked to be the owner and guess what one of the guys went back to use the restroom. With the long waits - honor your signs- bathrooms for customers only!!!! I asked the girl hey why did that guy just came out the restroom if you said they were not working that that's not cool. She said well that's what we're told to say!!!! Wtf if you do that make sure you do that for everyone. The sign says for customers only which is what I am so I should've been allowed to use the restroom just like this person was allowed to use the restroom so yes for me customer service is a zero! All you had to do was give me the code I'm not dirty I'm not from the streets I promise you I would've washed my hands!! Some people cannot hold their pee! With the wait times so long you really need to fix those restrooms! Cough cough Be better BOBA TIME read more

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Roxy L.

2 years ago

Love coming here their drinks are always delightful! My favorite is the boba coffee !

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Jada C.

2 years ago

Boba time is awesome. I like that they have so many boba options and it's always good! The store is always clean, and the staff is friendly. It does get busy a lot but there is always enough space to accommodate the crowds. read more

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Shana M.

2 years ago

I ordered a Thai tea tornado and I got nothing of that sort . It was basically Thai tea with some extra cream . They seemed to not know how to make the drink correctly and that is advertised as one of their best sellers . So disappointed. read more

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Savannah S.

2 years ago

My favorite place to get boba Great customer service, everyone is super friendly! I come here at least once a week read more

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Sarah A.

2 years ago

Great teas and great service so far. Store is kept clean which is important. Can't wait to get some more tomorrow read more

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We came here while waiting for our dog to finish her groom. I ordered a salted cream green tea with tapioca. The drink was good. It was less sweet than what I expected but it wasn't bad. It just took a really long time to receive the drink and we only ordered one. read more

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Amy C.

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2 years ago

The app is user friendly. The store is pash and cozy. The choices of beverages and shave ice is truly delicious and hard to decide. I love the boba shave ice mango bowl The best and I strongly recommend it. The shave ice mixes perfectly with the scoop of ice cream. Try it out. It will not disappoint. read more

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Barbara H.

4 years ago

Seriously 30 minutes for a drink, not worth it.... They need to train their employees better. read more

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Ace P.

4 years ago

What happened to this place? Service quality has gone down to the dumps. A bunch of teenage boys working here and they act as if they don't want to serve you. Such a shame. Plenty of people who need jobs and can at least give decent customer service. I'm not going to keep driving 50 mins to receive horrible service. read more

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Helenjoy A.

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3 years ago

THIS PLACE IS ACTUALLY GOOD. some of you guys have been a little bitter the strawberry matcha milk tea IS REALLY GOOD yall are hust not ordering the right thing take my advice and try it OK? moving on the wait time is a little long around 10-5 minutes but the people are pretty nice. the place has a good interior design and is genuinely nice the fixed the broken table too. read more

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Chris A.

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6 years ago

This place is amazing! The variety of choices on the menu, the location and also the modern sleek look makes this place a prime location for any type of boba or fresh drinks you're looking for. The drinks are soo fresh and wonderfully mixed! Owner is very friendly!! Definitely recommend!! read more

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AnaLisa V.

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Service was great- there was a long line, but went fast. I got the matcha pistachio milk tea & my husb got the passion mango fruit tea. Both delicious! Good boba too :) read more

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Karen P.

3 years ago

I found this place purely by accident but I'm really glad I did! I've been here several times since finding it and have been pleased every time. There is a huge variety of drinks. I usually just get black tea with boba and milk. I don't use a lot of sugar so I stick with this and theirs are really good. The tea is really tasty and the boba is a great texture. I absolutely recommend this place. read more

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Although the boba was good we waited 28 minutes for an açaí bowl. No, that is not an over exaggeration it really took that long.

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J R.

4 years ago

My kids like it, but the wait time is just insane. Not sure why it takes so long to make a drink specially with so some many employees. Ordered at 8:17 P.M. & received our 3 drinks at 8:42 P.M. read more

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Karina G.

2 years ago

A few weeks ago I got a tiger sugar milk and they did not add enough sugar. So I politely asked to add more because like plain milk. This young lady who said her name was Jasmine was extremely and sassy about it. She gave me attitude and added an excessive amount of brown sugar. I will definitely not be returning. read more

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Expect to wait more than 20 minutes. Drinks are pretty pricey but so worth it. Not sure if you can order in advance but if you can I definitely would. Very crowded and parking lot is small read more

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Daphne J.

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4 years ago

I give them two stars because they're beverages are good, but they lack customer service and time management. Place is operated by a bunch of teenagers & young adults that haven't been trained correctly. Management... do better! read more

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Rocio M.

5 years ago

My husband and have been coming here for sometime. Server Destiney very rudely told us, we have no boba right now and it's going to be a while. I ask her can I have lyche coconut jelly instead she gave me this look and said NO!! I would need to charge you extra. What "boba" place doesn't have boba???? I would never come back here. read more

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I dropped my pup off for grooming next door and decided to try this place out. The strawberry coconut was perfect for the 105 degree day. Staff were wearing masks and were most of the patrons in the shop. They have a huge selection which was a little overwhelming for me so I chose to order from their top 10 drinks. The only reason I'm giving 4 instead of 5 is that the wait was a bit long. There was only 1 cashier and she seemed to have to help in the back at times. They should consider either adding another cashier or increasing the workers in the back. read more

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Gabe D.

5 years ago

Save your time and money Horrible and lazy staff I've been to this 'it's boba Time' location twice left regretting every time cashier was on her phone and was rude while taking orders as if we were interrupting her 1st time: they gave me the wrong boba in my drink and had to receipt to prove it asked nicely if I could have it remade. They proceeded to argue with me saying it was the correct one but the little boba chart said other wise 2nd time: after waiting 30+ minutes for 2 coconut strawberry smoothies with strawberry popping boba we got our smoothies with no boba what a surprise! Hadda go back to get a little cup of it separately so we could add it ourselves read more

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Love this boba place, we have tasted boba from many many places and locations wherever we travel and thus far the taste, texture and consistency of the boba is yummy. Our favorite is the Japensese candy tea boba & Thai tea. It is super modern in there and really nice ambiance. So glad we have this in the Riverside area, so when our snob family comes from Orange County we have a boba place to take them. Will return, also the 10 times we've been here staff is really nice. read more

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Mari B.

5 years ago

If I could give a 0 I would. I did an online order around 4:38 to pick up at 5:00pm on Sunday January 3, 2021. I get there and I'm waiting and people kept getting their drinks. I keep asking about my drink and they keep saying they will check. It's 5:36 and I barely get my drink. What's the point of an online order if I'm still going to wait ? Get a better system. Get more workers. I also noticed the girl in the front kept going on her phone and telling customers to wait a minute as they kept walking in. Never going again! read more

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Heather A.

5 years ago

This place is not somewhere you want to bring visitors to and the product isn't worth the wait time. 30 mins to get 3 drinks is terrible!! Not to mention that there is no air and the amount of people who waiting make the air hotter. Dont come here worst service ever!!! read more

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Verone T.

6 years ago

This place is never on time with the pick up time. Might as well just walk in. CONSISTENTLY LATE. PICK UP TIME IS 8:21pm, I am writing this review at 8:38pm, still no show. I guess atleast they are consistent with one thing, being late. Update: Got the order at 8:40pm and they got my order wrong :) read more

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Sally G.

2 years ago

Boba Time has a bunch of different drinks you can order. I recommend this place for a boba.

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Jenytza E.

3 years ago

Service is super slow. Like I'm growing grey hairs faster than these workers are moving. Even worse, if you try to order online don't hope that you'll drink will be ready in 15 min. Try 30-45min!!! Just ridiculous. They have no sense of urgency. Ppl are always waiting so long this should be a wake up call!! No management to be seen. Just kids. No wonder it's chaos. read more

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Daniel C.

4 years ago

Tried it 3 times and I think I rather drive down to share tea instead. It's not terrible but does not satisfy the craving when you want some boba. read more

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Jacob S.

3 years ago

Ordered a matcha and a Thai tea. My matcha was all ice literally. Thai tea had a normal amount of ice, but might as well have ordered a small matcha because of how small amount of drink I received compared to ice. read more

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Aimee D.

4 years ago

What kinda BOBA place is out of boba??? Went in there and was greeted rudely just to told they are out of boba and if its ok that they are out of boba. No its not okay for a boba place to be out of boba. Its time for Tims boba. Ill drive 17 minutes iut of the way for a place who does serve boba. Which is unfortunate because the flavor is actually pretty good here but if thete isnt boba then what is the point . November 10th. read more

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Jimmy N.

3 years ago

Walked in at 10:10pm and both workers are just playing on thier phones as I'm looking at menu finally I try to order and they look at me and tell me they're not taking anymore orders when on yelp it shows they close at 11pm. Cmon i drove 15 minutes over here expecting it to be open. read more

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Sonny F.

3 years ago

Terrible service. My wife and son purchased 3 drinks. An employee gave my wife a cheap cup holder which as a result collapsed and 1 of the 3 drinks fell. My wife went back inside and explained the issue to the staff. The staff admitted that one of the employees provided the wrong cup holder. My wife asked for a replacement drink which her request was denied. She asked to speak with a manager and the staff said no manager is available and they are not allowed to provide any of the managers info. We will not be coming back to this place. read more

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Luke B.

5 years ago

Worst customer service I have ever experienced. Ordered online way before I got to the store and people who ordered in the store got their drinks before me. No place to social distance. The lady at the cash register was taking videos of how packed the place was. Unbelievable. When I finally got my drinks my slush was half melted. Their was a literally child working here. read more

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Curtis H.

4 years ago

Very disappointing! Made a order through the app which gives you all these options. Extra ice, lite ice, extra boba, lite boba etc etc. I ordered 4 drinks, all with different options and none of the options were applied to my order. I didn't get the extra boba, the lite ice, the scoop of ice cream, nothing. I got 4 regular drinks but was charged for all the extras. read more

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Breanna P.

3 years ago

Ordered ahead on the app said ready for pickup at 3:09 pm an hour later after arriving and drinks still aren't ready and they were calling numbers way ahead of me and they didn't have the toppings I ordered. I get it it's the weekend but I shouldn't have to wait over 20 min for my drinks when I ordered way ahead of time. read more

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Anahy H.

2 years ago

Well, it's really good. The drinks are good but quite expensive. The girl in the front was rude and she was like hurry up and everything. It was bad. read more

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10082 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92503
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What time does Its Boba Time - Riverside open?

Its Boba Time - Riverside opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Its Boba Time - Riverside close?

Its Boba Time - Riverside closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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Does Its Boba Time - Riverside take credit cards?

Yes, Its Boba Time - Riverside takes credit cards.

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Does Its Boba Time - Riverside have catering options?

Yes, Its Boba Time - Riverside does have catering options.

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Does Its Boba Time - Riverside allow dogs?

No, Its Boba Time - Riverside does not allow dogs.

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Does Its Boba Time - Riverside have bike parking?

Yes, Its Boba Time - Riverside has bike parking.

Does Its Boba Time - Riverside have parking?

Yes, Its Boba Time - Riverside has parking options. Validated Parking

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Is Its Boba Time - Riverside wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Its Boba Time - Riverside is wheelchair accessible.

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Yes, Its Boba Time - Riverside has free WiFi.

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Sweet lattes were delicious, the sweet snacks were tasty, and even the staff were very sweet! The…read moreladies who helped us were knowledgeable, patient, friendly, accommodating, honestly just super cool people. Sweet Latte with orange blossom and vanilla bean syrups: 5/5. I originally wanted to try just the orange blossom syrup, but the baristas suggested that vanilla bean syrup be added to tone down the potency of the orange blossom syrup while complementing it at the same time. This was a great rec since it was an enjoyable combo that didn't lose flavor after all the ice was diluted. Chocolate Chip Cookie: 5/5. A satisfying cookie that tasted better than it looks. I say this cuz I didn't see chocolate chips or chunks breaking through the dough, and the dough color was pretty pale, but looks can be deceiving, as this was a yummy treat. S'mores Brownie: 4/5. Super sweet and chocolatey and fudgy. Kinda sticky and messy due to the marshmallow topping and high sugar content, but they provide utensils for easy eating. Parking in the attached lot was quite small and cramped, but apparently there was additional parking behind the plaza. The shop was also a bit small, but some seating was available both inside and outside the shop.

Found this new spot the staff was super friendly. I got an orange blossom latte and I will have to…read moregive them four out of five stars for that latte. Most places don't carry orange blossom flavors plus they make their syrups in house from scratch. This is definitely a big place. I don't like premade syrups. They never have a good aftertaste in this place checks off all the boxes for me. Glad I found them. I will be returning bringing some friends to try it out. Also, you must get the savory stone because dang that's a five out of five or maybe even a 10 out of five I'm telling you it's pretty amazing get it warmed up eat it there. It's delicious.

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Cute seating

That coffee and a series 5 out of 5 for that scone

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Blueberry muffin latte

Daily Brew Coffee House Bakery & Roastery

I consumed EIGHT Daily Brew Coffee House scones in 2.5 days…read more Iced or hot, a large, black Daily Brew Eye Opener is good workout fuel. Service great. Ambiance great. If I ever find myself in CM Punk press scrum-like situation, I'll be sure to shout this place out. https://youtu.be/Xx3tlW0e3Pk?si=bL--cB7hTAHCNMnT https://youtu.be/Ex4ln1MQcNM?si=mnp4-T45oV4mkZOG

This is my favorite coffee shop in Riverside. I've gone here for over a decade and it's about time…read moreI write a review. Their coffee, tea, and baked goods are fantastic, but the main reason I love this place is because it's very cozy and the perfect place to read, study, catch up with a friend, or go on a date. They have a special, themed menu that changes every month. There is almost always seating available. They have a small book exchange, often sell local art, have cute merch, and just opened up a bakery right next door with extra seating. I'm kind of a snobbish third-wave coffee person and although this place isn't trying to be that way, it still is my favorite spot because of the overall vibe, how genuinely kind and down to earth the baristas are, and how comfortable it is. A lot of coffee shops are so brightly lit and trying to be hipster still in 2026, but this place is just kind of homey and the classic cozy coffee shop we all want to go to. So if you're a hardcore coffee connoisseur and are looking for the highest quality coffee, this might not be your spot. If you're looking for something with yummy drinks and baked goods with a chill environment you'll be very comfortable in, this is 100% your spot.

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Peanut Butter mocha w/an add shot

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Iced Caffe Latte - Vanilla

Espumita Cuban Coffee

Service was awesome, coffee the best, I ordered hot cinnamon, and my son ordered the turtle, both…read morereally good. The place feels cozy. Love it

The quality of the coffee and the friendliness of the staff are top tier. The coffee is smooth all…read morethe way to the end - no gritty dregs. This is my favorite coffee shop nearby. The people who own the shop are so friendly and they gave me a little sample taste of my coffee when I was trying out some new flavors and they were so willing to help me explore sugar free options.

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Pastries, cookies, and bagels available!

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Honey Cinnamon iced latte

Stray Dogs Coffee Roasters

Cute atmosphere and good drinks! If you take your dog they give you a free pup cup. Cute vibes, has…read morelots of seating but it does get packed. Has a nice restroom and free water! Evryone is also super nice and welcoming, good pastries.

After an early morning hike at Mount Rubidoux, I decided to treat myself to a matcha here--and I'm…read moreso glad I did! After about an hour and a half of working out, it was the perfect pick-me-up. I ordered the strawberry matcha, and as a strawberry lover, it definitely did not disappoint (9/10 ). I also tried the blueberry cupcake, which was delicious as well (8/10 ). The café had a calm, relaxing atmosphere, making it the perfect place to sit down with my books and study for an hour. The AC was especially appreciated on a warm day! Overall, I really enjoyed my visit and will definitely be back.

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Roast The Dead Coffee

4.6

(112 reviews)

0.5 mi

Super fun horror themed coffee shop! It's busy on Saturdays but the first time I came it was later…read moreon a weekday and quiet. The drinks are great and it's a cool place to share with friends. Needs more comfy seats and some more decorations maybe but I am happy to see it thriving with business today. Right behind the Savers in a little strip mall- Check it out!!!

Very overpriced, very underwhelming and very disappointing. $11 for a large basic oat milk latte…read morewith pumps of syrup and still have the audacity to ask for a tip definitely not. Not good coffee beans. If you're vegan coming here to try out the specialty lattes, just know apparently NONE of them can be veganized. You'll just have to get a standard coffee with pumps of syrup, which at that point you can easily make at home or get at any other coffee shop for literally half the price. The price doesn't justify the unpleasant location, the taste of the drinks, the interior or the customer service. You can literally get a latte cheaper and better than this in Newport Beach, OC/LA. Cherry on top is the customer service isn't the best, while in line there was one employee and a couple in front of me but when I arrived the couple had already ordered. The employee saw me and continued to just talk to the couple for about 5 minutes I was just standing there watching her talk about one of her previous trips, instead of making drinks and/or attending to me first. She could've easily told them to give her a minute, taken my order then continued the conversation with them while making drinks but her priorities weren't there. I felt ignored and I was about to walk out but I really had high hopes for this place and thought it would be just as good, if not better than Rad Coffee in Long Beach & Upland, it's not, first and last time I'll be here. They need to improve on many areas if they plan to survive in this economy because just being a horror themed coffee shop, isn't enough.

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Myers Fog (pumpkin spice) and Vorhees fog (chocolatey)

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Inside - decor

DCH Roasters - Riverside

Great coffee. Awesome muffins. (I love the apple muffins! Great staff. Not the best ambiance since…read moreit's in a hospital. But, I always stop here.

Best coffee when visiting a patient! It always smells so…read moregood! The service is great!! The price is right!! Everything is always good specially the blueberry muffins!!!

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Iced caramel macchiato chocolate muffin

Mint Mocha Chip

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October 2021 Menu

Cafe de fleur

4.7

(12 reviews)

6.2 mi

The menu is small. They do serve tasty food and coffee. Their dining area is small but cute…read more Service is great.

I love my ham sandwich with pesto . And my vanilla latte! Service is great!…read more Love the ambiance ! Great to hangout after long hard work, very relaxing!

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Reborn Coffee

While walking around the Galleria at Tyler, Reborn Coffee is a great place to stop if you need a…read morequality caffeine break. The drinks are well made and you can tell they focus on good beans and carefully prepared coffee. They have everything from classic espresso drinks to more unique options like matcha and specialty lattes. The shop has a clean, modern feel and it's a comfortable spot to sit for a bit or recharge while shopping. Service has been friendly and the drinks come out quickly. Overall it's a solid coffee stop in Riverside if you want something a little nicer than the typical chain coffee spot.

Reborn Coffee is a coffee stand in the middle of the Galleria at Tyler…read more I got the Chaga Matcha! The Wild-Foraged Chaga was what made the drink interesting. The matcha taste was overshawdowed by the Chaga. I personally didn't really like it but was glad to try it.

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The Frankenstein (matcha & coffee)

Churro madness (left) and chaga matcha (right)

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The churro madness is 100% worth getting, especially if you're a cinnamon lover

Con Sabor A Sinaloa

Fresh churros?! Sold!…read more The churros are solid and authentic. Haven't tried much else but I'd definitely recommend the churros! Small business and family owned so supporting is a plus!

The service: they were very kind and cordial. The man who…read moreman who may have been the owner was very open, inviting, and polite. The coffee: Their ESPRESSO is SO GOOD. It's strong, rich, and creamy all at the same time. I am very picky about it and I will be returning for sure.! I asked for something a little different. I got an espresso over a scoop of cookies and cream ice cream like they do in El Paso. Mm! :) So delicious. I am happy! I am going to come back and try the Hot Cheetos Sushi! :)

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OG Churro - delicious

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Churro Bites, Cookie Dough Ice Cream, hot coffee

Condron Coffee

Cafe is such a hidden gem. From the moment you walk in, the whole place just feels like a…read morevibe--plants everywhere, good music playing, and a super inviting atmosphere that makes you want to stay awhile. I ordered a hot fig latte and it was honestly incredible. You can tell they really care about their craft--the espresso shot was smooth and rich, and the flavor of the fig was perfectly balanced, not too sweet but still super satisfying. The fact that they make all their syrups in-house really shows in the quality. I loved it so much I ended up buying a bag of their coffee beans to take home, which says a lot. The location is great, the ambiance is on point, and the coffee is genuinely some of the best I've had in a while.

Tried Condron Coffee for the first time and had mixed feelings about it…read more Pros-clean open space, and friendly and happy service. Cons-my guest and I ordered iced coffees and they were out of plastic cups, so it was served in a paper cup. I ordered a Raspberry Mocha with an extra shot, and it was good but not great. Pastries were no where to be seen when we went that morning, so I wasn't able to try anything else. I still have a few more coffee spots to try, in the area, and I doubt I'd come back here.

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Iced Vanilla Latte

Unfriendly staff at this location.

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VG/GF Chocolate Donut

Thompson Brewing

This is our favorite spot in Riverside, everything we've tried has held up to it's reviews by…read moreemployee recommendations. The pub burger deserves the MOST praise! The craft beer flight is a must here as they rotate them out weekly. The service is always great, every time we come in we get friendly smiles and helpful menu suggestions. The atmosphere is relaxing especially their outside dining area. They always have events so check their calendar!

This place is the best. We come here almost every weekend. Food is amazing, drinks are refreshing &…read morethe ambiance is top tier. If you haven't been here I highly recommend it

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Daily Brew Coffee House Bakery & Roastery

Peanut Butter mocha w/an add shot

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Iced Caffe Latte - Vanilla

Mikey G's

I saw a friend post on Insta about this place, and I can't believe I slept on it for so long. This…read moreplace was amazing! The staff was so nice, and the atmosphere was fun, welcoming, and friendly. I loved the focal art piece on the wall with the shop's catchphrase, "For Those I Love." That's exactly the feeling you get when you walk in--a warm hug from someone you love. There's plenty of seating to hang out for a while and a simple yet classic menu. They stick to the classics, but the vanilla latte with house-made syrup was anything but basic. It was the perfect combo of sweet, creamy, and great-tasting espresso. So good! I also bought some merch and got a free drink with it, so I went with the raspberry matcha. I'm no matcha connoisseur, but it was freaking delicious. The raspberry smash at the bottom with the perfectly creamy matcha on top was such a great combination. I don't like matcha when it's too earthy or bitter--I definitely prefer my drinks sweet and super creamy, for reference. Side note: the damn bagel sandwich! I'd go back just for that. From the fresh bagel to the spicy mayo, it was everything I needed to go alongside my coffee. Love this place.

Woo hoo, a new coffee shop in the neighborhood. Came highly recommended so I had to try it out…read more I ordered a cold foam pistachio latte; fabulous delicious and affordable. Wonderful, helpful customer service and friendly whixh makes q huge difference these days. Brightly decorated and plenty of seating, clean and a cool vibe setting. I will be back to try their bagels!

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These drinks are the bomb.com

My cortado after they put a lid on my art haha

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Coffee bar and seating

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee

I stopped by here not expecting much with my wife after a doctor's appointment and wow knocked it…read moreout the park! Very delicious, high quality, and pretty awesome laid back environment I'd recommend!

Ambiance- cute and adds a touch of culture Food- is…read moreamazing! The saffron cake is my fav Service- excellent, the staff are very helpful Coffee- hands down the best! The pistachio iced is my all time fav! Of course all the other drinks are as good! From popping in as a first timer to becoming a regular customer!

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Mundial Coffee

I love this place , love the staff , great customer service, it's the vibe , I moved & still drive…read morea way to get my fav strqa Matcha. shout out to Shammai she always gets it right .

This is a hidden gem in Riverside. The coffee choices are amazing..(dirty horchata) the plant…read morefilled atmosphere is so homey. They also have the cutest little trinkets to buy. The jalapeño avocado toast is delicious as well as the blueberry sweet loaf. Local owned business with lots of potential , check them out.

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Banana Nut Loaf

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Spanish Latte

Bobo The Boba

Locally owned & operated

Free WiFi

If you're in the mood for a good boba drink, Bobo & Boba is a fun little spot to check out. They…read morehave a pretty big menu with lots of milk tea and fruit tea options, and the drinks are always made fresh. The boba itself has a nice chewy texture and the sweetness level usually comes out just right. The shop has a relaxed vibe and it's a good place to stop by with friends or grab a drink while you're out in Riverside. Service has always been quick and friendly whenever I've gone. Definitely a solid place if you're craving boba.

My son and I tried this place on our watts back from a hockey game. I'm not a boba fan but it…read morelooked pretty cool and I enjoy tea. There was a cool retro Pac-Man but I couldn't get it to play Pac-Man only the other ladder game. There was cute sitting areas throughout the cafe, I'll call it. There seemed to be lots of options, they sell soft serv ice cream cones and the fushi pastry eoth different kinds of fillings. I'm going to bring my daughter , dhe absolutely loves boba. I ordered a peach green tea it was fresh, I enjoyed it. My son ordered some milk boba drink he said it was delicious. Service was great, the young server at the register greeted us, seemed frie day and welcoming which is huge for me. I'll provide an update once we try other items, but for now I'm giving 4/5.

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Taro, Thai, Milk Tea, Strawberry

Signature Milk Tea, Winter Melon Milk Tea

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Dragon slayer.

Simple Simon's Bakery & Bistro

5 stars for always being consistent and delicious. I mainly visit on Saturdays for lunch and it…read morecan be busy but the staff is pretty efficient and gets orders out quick. Honestly, the line is mainly due to the customers taking their sweet time while ordering. You might have a hard time finding a table to sit at inside, but they also have outside seating. Price-wise you'll probably spend around $15-$20 per person. I highly recommend their grilled chicken sandwhich. It comes with grilled chicken, lettuce and tomato, all on a toasted sourdough bread covered with pesto and cheese. For the side I typically get the Italian pasta salad, which is always delicious. One thing about this sandwhich is that the chicken will never cover the entire bread and it will never be distributed evenly. So you will always have one half that has less chicken and ends up being part veggie pesto sandwhich, which is still worth it. The other favorite is a turkey club sandwhich on a croissant. It's basic, but also very tasty. They also carry a variety of pastries and serve Klatch coffee (brewed coffee) if you need a sweet treat afterward.

I've only had the breakfast platter here, eggs, really good bacon, perfectly seasoned potatoes and…read morefresh sourdough toast, it's so good I haven't gotten around to trying something else. Definitely 5 stars for the breakfast Atmosphere inside is very welcoming and cute nothing fancy just an old school feel which I like Customer service 5 stars for sure. Employees have been friendly each time and they bring out food to you on the patio. Unfortunately the location is increasingly a problem at least while sitting outside. Lots of homeless people around some on drugs and some unstable. Last time I was there a homeless man threw an orange at someone who was eating next to me for no reason at all. It's not the first time something happens that feels unsafe and although there's not much the restaurant can do about it it does affect the ambience

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Lettuce wrap ( own request)

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Triple berry challa French toast

Arcade Downtown

First time trying this place , line was fast Amazing staff and food , I recommend the steak and…read moresoft eggs with an arcajillo 10/10 , felt like I only waited 5 mins to less for some bomb ass food

Arcade Coffee in Riverside has quickly become one of my favorite spots. I've tried several of their…read moreholiday drinks, and every single one has been delicious--flavorful, well-balanced, and clearly made with care. Their pastries are also really good and pair perfectly with a coffee or seasonal drink. The space itself is clean, modern, and has a really trendy, inviting vibe. It's the kind of place you actually want to sit and stay awhile, whether you're catching up with someone or just enjoying some time to yourself. Every visit has been consistently great--nothing has ever disappointed. Overall, Arcade Coffee is a solid go-to in Riverside if you want good drinks, good pastries, and a nice atmosphere.

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What a cool place ! Noisy tho

Mont Blanc

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Apple Butter Latte

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Momma J.

5 years ago

Absolutely unacceptable! Me and my mom came into the store and the lady who owns it told me that i looked like a chimpanzee?? I was like excuse me look in the mirror. Then she proceeds to spit in my face so then i pulled my hair how very polite of me. I rate this store a negative 10 because their actions are very worrying, seriously needs to be sent to a mental hospital ((: No one wanted to make drinks they just sit back and observe. Nicki Minaj- THE QUEEN OR RAP went to visit and you know what they did they really got a chocolate vanilla swirl and tossed it in her face! I was like girl bye they finna get fined for sure LMAOOO anyways besides the point these people should get fired and I hope they unalive themselves because they deserve it (: NOT TO MENTION THEYRE TRUMP SUPPORTS LIKE PLS they really think they did sum anyways they should be the only ones to get deported but you didn't hear it from me mwah. CAN WE COME TOGETHER AND BURN THIS PLACE DOWN PLEASE?ah rah rah roll up to the party with mycrazy pink wig ‍ but i cant get ‼through the door because my ‍ bootys too big read more

King F.

5 years ago

HORRIBLE BOBA SHOP!!!!! DO NOT COME. The owner is extremely disrespectful to customers and employees; does not even take consideration to wear a mask during this pandemic. He does not treat his employees with respect, treats them like animals. I have seen him drink from the blender and spoons that the employees use to make drinks. I've overheard his employees talk bad about their boss, which I don't blame them because they said that he re-uses items from the trash to serve to customers. Gross. And for some reason there are only about 2 female employees that work there. I asked one of the workers if they were hiring because my daughter wanted a job, but they honestly told me that he does not hire women because they are too weak and cannot do anything. read more

Leena P.

Elite 20

2036

612

4608

6 years ago

I have been to many boba time shops in socal, and I must say, this is the most spacious, and most NICEST boba shop I've ever seen!! They're brand new in Riverside, and they're located around many other retail stores. Decor of this place is very clean and simple. Staff is amazing. And the BATHROOM!! There's a button that turns on the lights for your bathroom selfies! (Day WHAT!?) The drinks here is also AMaZING!! My 3 favorite is the strawberry matcha, coconut strawberry, and guava ice tea. They also have shaved ice and Acai bowls on their menu! The staff here is very friendly, and the owners are super cute!! I will definitely come back for more!!! read more

Angie R.

5 years ago

Absolutely disgusting!! The bosses here do not respect their employees as they make hateful and rude comments so do not support this store at all!! Ive been told from many people that many of the utencils being used are dirty and being used from the trash! Please support somehwere else! I dont condome the behavior that they have been doing, its very unproffesional and i hope thye get replaced with better people. I got boba from here once and never again! There was still fruit peelings and lemon seeds in my boba! The people who work here are extremely rude, please give this boba shop one star because they deserve to go out of buisness!! read more

Andy W.

5 years ago

Just moved from OC to riverside for school down here and was cravin sum boba lol. The first boba shop I've been down here and already my go-to. Workers were so nice and helpful. P.S. I literally made a whole yelp account to write about this because it sure was a memorable one :DD read more

Jimmy L.

5 years ago

Went in last Sunday and it was HECTIC...but the drinks were out just in time. Even though it was packed and orders were filling up, the workers are working their butts off to get the drinks out on time. Such an improvement from the last time we came... read more

Rocio H.

4 years ago

First timer! I had a great experience despite of the negative comments here. Yes the wait might be a little long but the customer service is changing for the best thanks to the new shift lead at night, I believe the the name was Sam Q. read more

Jacob B.

5 years ago

Not worth it!!!! I waited around 30-40 mins for my two drinks that I had ordered ahead of time! Their was no social distancing!! Their was a lot of people waiting for their drinks and their was also a worker not wearing their mask!! read more

Brady C.

129

5 years ago

Good drinks. I think I literally waited over 30 minutes just for my one drink. There are so many other complaints about this I don't understand why the store can't have another person making drinks. read more

Jermiah B.

5 years ago

I ordered a drink and had to wait 20 minutes to get the drink they messed up on my order that I had to wait 20 minutes for so I just took the drink that I didn't order and it was disgusting read more

Dori M.

6 years ago

I have been to this place 3 times since opening and every time has been super great . The menu is huge. The staff is friendly ,the service is quick and The drinks are perfect every time. read more

Sidney M.

3 years ago

this place is fucking ass the workers are fucking rude they have no decency they think they're better than everyone else and they treat new employers like shit read more

Amara T.

110

449

2 years ago

Place is very cute. Good ambience and service is very quick and efficient. Drink was very good and smooth. Has plenty of options to choose from as well. read more