Can't believe I haven't posted an Yelp review yet. Been coming here for more than 10 years and for whatever reason this has been my favorite. Have tried many others in Irvine but the almond milk (half sweet) with pudding is just yummy! I love the potato swirls too and my kids love the taro milk. I've moved further south but still come back here for my boba. read more

I ordered the classic milk tea. And it tasted burnt. It tasted like cocoa beans. Last time I came here it was good but today it was horrible and will definitely not come again. read more

I was here about two weeks ago. I debated on whether or not to write this review honestly, but felt like it needed to be done. When I first walked in all 5 employees were very nice and friendly! They took my order and I proceeded to wait outside for my order to be ready. While I was waiting outside I noticed the employees taking their masks off to talk to each other, they were eating behind the counter with their masks off, and they only put their masks on when a customer would walk in. I felt super uneasy seeing this and thought about asking for a refund on my order, but I saw a sign at the register saying that they would not refund or change your order once you walked away from the counter. I stood outside feeling super anxious and really wasn't sure what to do. When my order was finally ready I went inside to get my food. What broke the straw on the camels back for me was that I saw one of the girls making somebody else's drink with her mask off. I then decided to call them out on it because at that point 4 out of 5 employees I saw had their masks off. I told them that they really needed to wear their masks at all times and not just when they were taking orders. I think clarified and said that they especially should be wearing it when making drinks. They looked pretty shocked and didn't say anything. I picked up my order and left. I'm so disappointed and did not feel comfortable consuming my boba and popcorn chicken. I will NOT be returning this location and would highly suggest that your employees be properly trained on why they should be wearing their masks. LOLLICUP, DO BETTER. read more

This is my favorite boba spot. I have tried many boba spots and this spot is still my number 1. I really like that they have mini boba, offer both milk teas and fruit smoothie snows, and have other snacks. They have delicious and spicy popcorn chicken, seasoned potato twists and filled churros. read more

Not many lollicups are up and running lately, aside from COVID and all, because of many other boba joints popping up in OC. But this place has been a staple joint for as long as i can remember, and they are really good with keeping it real with their drinks and snacks that brings back memories. My recent go-to is Calpico slush and watermelon. After a good workout, watermelon is a must have, with adjustment on sweetness, if you are carb concious. Popcorn chicken and tornado potato with onion sprinkles are my snack go-to's read more

Knowing that I would have a long drive back to San Diego ahead of me after a trip to Disneyland, I needed to get some caffeine coursing through my veins. Not wanting the jitters of a Red Bull, I decided to track down some boba. I wasn't familiar with the area but there was nothing but Asian shops in the center so I knew that there must be a place nearby that served some mill tea. I only had to walk outside and around the corner to find what I was looking for...a quaint little Lollicup. I ordered a large almond milk tea for the ride home and it was delivered lickity split. The boba was pretty good and had just the right consistency and had the faintest coffee flavor. The tea itself wasn't anything special, but it definitely did the trick of keeping me alert on the road home. It seems like you can find a boba shop on just about every corner these days, but not all of them are created equally. Besides the overpriced stuff at Tea Station, most of the milk teas are pretty much the same. The boba itself is sort of hit and miss and it's really hard to find something really consistent. Being that this was my first, and probably only, visit to this location, I was pretty happy with my boba and would definitely recommend it to anybody that goes to UCI. It also seems like a great place to study! Food: 7/10 Service: 7/10 Price: $ Atmosphere: 8/10 read more

Lollicup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Great service Nice employees Good drinks Good value for your money Quick service Clean bathroom read more

My go-to place for taro slush is usually iTea cafe but I decided to take a gamble and visit Lollicup. And now, I'm kicking myself. *Pretty good crowd, fast service *$10 min charge for credit but .49cents for debit card charge under $10 *No aloe at this location only jelly The taro slush itself was alright. It was missing the fragrance I find from iTea or 85's taro slush. Boyfriend got the peach tea with mango jelly. He HATED the consistency of the jelly but I loved it! He said it tasted artificial and that I needed to try TapEx. But plus side, I usually don't like peach tea whatsoever but it was decent tasting at Lollicup's. Most likely won't be back by my own will. read more

Lollicup - Regular taro slush - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

I feel horrible for giving 3 stars but the food and drinks were just straight nasty :( I ordered the fresh watermelon and non spicy chicken with a potato twist . The chicken was beyond dry and the potato was so oily. I appreciate the effort, the staff were super sweet and very helpful but myself and the people i ordered for were not pleased we tossed all our drinks. read more

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We had a honey dew boba and some popcorn chicken. Such a tasty treat. I would highly recommend.

Good stuff! It's absolutely lovely place to have the green matcha iced tea with almond milk!

Have you tried their potato twists? It's OUT OF THIS WORLD! I highly recommend it! Love the vibes of this place and the history... this place reminds me of what Irvine was like back in the day. I came here as a college student and it is one of the few remaining places that bring back memories for me. read more

Best popcorn chicken I have tried, the pieces of chicken were super soft. Bobas were super soft and the milk tea was perfect! Not too sweet or not to plain read more

Lollicup - Popcorn chicken - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

I feel like this place has been here forever! It's not the best tasting drinks/boba place, but I always leave satisfied with what I order. The weird thing is that their menu has no price listed. Maybe that's their strategy as you will freely order and add in whatever you want in your drink? A strawberry slush with boba is $3.45 if that helps haha. Sidenote: $10 minimum for credit and debit cards. STAMP CARDS AVAILABLE!! They also have their popular lolli chicken which is the typical popcorn chicken. It's yummy and comes with spicy powder for all y'all spicy lovers like me. (: I didn't try it yet, but looks like they've recently added churros and this fried potato spiraled onto a stick (clearly forgot what it was called haha)? Mom had tried the potato stick at the 626 night market and said it was pretty good haha. Lines can easily go out the door since it's a tiny place. They do offer a lot of seating area inside but it can get pretty crowded and loud (especially if orders get backed up). read more

Lollicup - Milk Green Tea with grass jelly. Peach Green Tea with lychee jelly. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Living in the Irvine/Lake Forest area, Lollicup has always been my favorite place to get Asian milk tea and boba drinks. Even their slushies like the mango one is very tasty. It's just with so many Boba places in Irvine it sometimes becomes hard to remember where to go because a new one pops up every so often. Their milk tea has always been consistently good. Just remember this place accepts cash and debit cards. For purchase on debit cards I think there is a small charge. There is little seating on the inside but there's a lot more seating outside. It gets pretty packed here late at night or during certain hours so keep that in mind. Parking is another challenge here during peak lunch and dinner hours. read more

Lollicup - Large Milk Tea with Boba and Egg pudding - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

This boba shop is an OG staple! I've been coming here since I was a little and even now as a college student I still come by at times. Every time I've gone there staff have been nothing but nice to me (even when it gets hectic) and always willing to help me out when there's something wrong with my order. I have special memories of staying there for hours and hanging out with friends yet the owners have never kicked us out or been rude. I hope it's doors open for a long time! read more

Amazing chicken and potatoes!! The spice on them is delicious! Pro-tip: if you love super spicy I would recommend getting that on the chicken but not the potatoes. The potatoes are so thin that if you get extra spicy you're basically going to eat bite fulls of seasoning and it won't be as enjoyable! read more

Not so sweet balls, pretty tasty. Get your minds out of the gutter. Came here to a refreshing beverage and I've heard of pretty good reviews about this place, so far, correct! I got the taro snow and it was very good, no taste of powder! Price is the same as other boba places...looks like a great place to chill. It's pretty hidden and peaceful! What's the difference between snow and slush? Either way, as long as it's refreshing! read more

Lollicup - Taro slush - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Always a fan of this place. However the worst thing about this location is the parking, so I refrequent it the least. They did have my favorite tonight though which is the pineapple tart! Yummy!! They are also open late which was nice since it was 10:30 on a Friday night. Not much of a wait either so best to come on off hours read more

Good drinks but be careful of the claw machines there. I wasted $10 to try and get Gengar but the claw kept on dropping it even when I was able to catch it:( read more

I love the food, the service and everyone is so nice. They have a chewy boba, not the regular boba. The chicken is really great

Can't believe I haven't written a review for Lollicup yet! Well this place has been around for, over a decade now (wow.) Whenever I'm feeling boba, this would be the first place that comes in to mind. They have all the essentials (popcorn chicken, egg pudding etc.) so I don't have to fuss around and confuse myself with these new-age boba trends (like who puts cheese in their boba??) Top picks: - Royal Milk Tea (w/ egg puddin ofc) - Can't go wrong with any of their "Snow" bubble drinks (just imagine smoothie, but with tapioca pearls) - And their Popcorn Chicken (extra, extra, hella HELLA spicy; like getting-stuck-in-the-back-of-your-throat spicy) I mean, if it's been around for almost 20 years, it's gotta be good right? Think about it. read more

I love coming here for their popcorn chicken. It's really good and their boba is also great. The lady who helped me was very nice and understanding. read more

Not great place at all never try it again it's like completely not worth plastic cup on the drink. Honestly the worst boba place I have ever been to read more

Lollicup - What kind a drink is this someone tell me please - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

This place is amazing ... from the drinks or the chicken to the potatoes... also they are so friendly and very friendly. I usually drive about 20 min to come to this Lollicup... I wish u all the best ... great business read more

Very nice staff. Helpful. The potato spirals are yummy but can definitely be spicy for the kids. They can however make them mild. My son didn't like the popcorn chicken too much, I'm vegan so I didn't get to try them. The boba was delicious!! Recommend the watermelon. Will definitely return for the boba! read more

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Lollicup is like the McDonald's of the boba world. It's not the best. But when I have a craving for some of the powder/syrup-based drinks from my childhood, I think of Lollicup. This Lollicup location has been a fixture in my life since I was a little kid when my mom would order me volcano or honeydew slushes after Kumon sessions. I've been hitting up this Lollicup location a lot more frequently lately for late-night cravings and for the fact that they finally accept credit card purchases with no minimum. To be honest, their milk tea is trash. There's a reason why they can get away with selling regular sizes for $1 each when you buy in bulk. If you went to/do go to high school in Irvine, you've either bought from or fundraised using bulk milk tea orders from Lollicup. Artificial tasting and still made from powder after all this time. Boba: Rides the fine line between plastic and mush. I don't know how they do it, but their boba sometimes reminds me to Elmer's glue in taste. It's not overcooked to the point where the boba will stick together, but it is most definitely gummy and sweetened by simple syrup. Not brown sugar like so many other boba places have started to do. My go-to drinks: Royal milk tea slushes are good and green apple slush whenever I get an artificial candy taste craving. For non-milk tea or non-slush tea, I get peach black tea. Lollichicken (lol they just call it Popcorn chicken now): Decent. Not soggy, but not crispy either. I don't think their spice levels are actually that spicy. Be sure to get it in a combo with a drink for the best money value. Location: Surprisingly, they are able to squeeze so much seating in a small space. But, the interior is still cramped and can be really loud if you come near dinnertime or after school. Parking is a nightmare on the weekends. Overall: Will always be my guilty pleasure boba shop. I'm actually impressed they've held their own despite being in the same plaza as 7Leaves and Sunmerry Bakery (with Happy Lemon inside). The menu has been redesigned to show tons of flavor and tea options, so I think the staff can be very accommodating if you want to try different syrup and powder flavor combos. read more

They got a new menu (it's slightly more confusing and not as clear as it used the be) Interior: same old interior. It's usually pretty busy, even on holidays. Service: Prompt and friendly. I ordered a drink but the cup broke (literally the side cracked) while in the car. Maybe 10% leaked out. When i brought it back, they placed my drink in a new cup and MADE A FRESH BATCH TO TOP IT OFF. This was NOT expected, but wow, I was impressed. Food: I've got their chicken and potatoes before. The chicken is delicious. The potato spiral to me isn't worth the price. I usually order the Mo-cha Green tea slush. They said they only sell a matcha green tea slush and that on the menu they called it Mo-cha. I have no clue why they called it that. Either way, it's delicious. Overall: 4/5 rounded up for excellent service read more

Forgot how much I love this place! Kayla made this so quickly ! Literally didn't even finish paying and it was already done ! YOU GO GIRL! read more

Lollicup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Absolutely love this place. My go-to tea spot when I get the craves. The staff is always AMAZING and friendly read more

Lollicup - Honeydew with Boba - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

You have to try their potato twists with the chili! Me and my family make the 20 minute drive here from Mission Viejo just for them!

Yum! We love Lollicup! Great drinks are made here, fast service and great staff! My favorite is their peach green tea, orange green tea and mango green tea!!! read more

I came here with another person to pick up for ourselves and a few more people. I ended up getting the mango green tea which was pretty good. Like other Lollicups there was a large variety on the menu and everything was very cheap. They also had food items if you are hungry. The people working were patient and very nice. The inside of this location is a good size with plenty of tables. However, I wouldn't want to study or work here because it was very noisy. I also did not like that they do not take credit cards for anything under $10.00. It's located in the plaza and very hidden. Walk by the pond and you will see it. read more

Love the store and the new clean monitors are lit The view is very nice There's an outside seating area read more

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I've been to this Lollicup location a few times and it's pretty decent. Every time I've gone it's always been SUPER packed. Most, if not all of the people that go here are teens/college age kids. A lot of the time there are people standing right outside smoking up a storm. The inside of the place is rather small and sometimes it's difficult finding a place to sit. It's not the cleanest but I think it's because they're so busy that they don't always have time to clean up the place. The music inside is also rather loud and sometimes you have to yell or talk really loudly to whoever you're there with. The drinks and food are certainly good. If I were going there I'd prefer to just order my food/drinks, and then leave as soon as they're ready. Not really a place I'd want to stay for a long time, just because of all of the hustle and bustle and how loud it can get in there. read more

Great drink selection with or without boba. Popcorn chicken is good and can be spicy if you'd like. Twist potatos are good but if i had to choose i would go with the chicken. Staff is nice and helpful and the place is nice to just grab a drink and relax. read more

Oh you have got to be kidding me. This place is definitely *NOT* a four star place. I didn't think another tea spot near the jc could be as bad as TapEx across the street. I was wrong. My mistake for having faith in a tea spot open late near a jc/ uci. I used to frequent this place but have since (a) grown up, (b) learned what good tea tastes like, and (c) lost all patience for immature kids trying to act cool. This place has really hit the shit hole and procreated little shit children in the form of boba. Poorly managed, poorly designed.. You have the "i'm cool cuz i smoke and wear tight pants to show i have no penis" crowd outside by the door blocking the one entrance.. sometimes interchanged with the "i pretend i'm a thug but my mom still scrubs the shit stains out of my underwear" also smoking by the door.. then the "i'm high maintenance and wear more makeup than a drag queen on a pride float" girls texting on their cellphones inside blocking what little space there is within the joint.. and the "i'm a dork but i'm cool cuz i brought my other dork friends with me - power in numbers -- hoorah" group. Basically, be prepared to hit a wave of mismatched, mangled group of pre-pubescent children... The workers.. don't even get me started.. couldn't be dumber than the crowd it brings.. There's a good selection of drinks and it used to be good... but a mix of my distaste for the crowd this business draws + the drinks themselves -- I regret stopping by today. It's not worth your buck. Honey milk tea basically tasted like milk powder and water with a shit load of sugar. The floors were ridiculously sticky.. apparently having a good clean efficient business is a distant thought here. The poor solo mexican man cooking in the back.. I would totally side with him for hating asians and college kids here. I'm with you homes. *chest thump* Do not come here at night. Come at day light hours. The freaks do most definitely come out at night. read more

Seeing a poster explaining "what is boba" and noticing that I was the only Asian person in the store, I knew Lollicup was trouble when I walked in... so shame on me now for staying. Oh, trouble, trouble, trouble. [THE TROUBLE] (-) Matcha green tea tasted like neon green colored water... I used to complain about Peet's chalky matcha but this is so bad it could not even pass as green tea, let alone matcha (-) Coffee milk tea hardly had any trace of coffee; it was more like a diluted coffee creamer (-) The wait took forever, and their workflow is disorganized--they called several numbers ahead of me before they got around to start making mine (-) Prices are not shown on the menu, except that large size is +50 cents (-) Turned out to be very pricey at $3.50 for a small [THE (very very slight) REDEMPTION] (+) They said goodbye/thank you to me as I left--if I had been working here I would have been so embarrassed about the poor quality drinks I would be burying my head in shame (+) The patio area outside looks nice and it's facing a pond. But in truth, no one would realistically want to sit outside in this melting socal weather [CONCLUSION] I'm seldom such a harsh critic, but seriously this is in the running for the worst $7 I've ever spent asdfjk; Do not come here expecting tea of any degree (HAHA unintentional 85 degree pun), because their milk teas are reconstituted artificially-flavored powders. My pharmacy can make tastier things. read more

Lollicup - "Coffee" and "matcha" milk "teas"--note the use of quotations. Sadly the photo makes the drinks look much better than they taste - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Before the yogurt craze, before the food truck craze there was the boba craze and lately I am starting to get back into it. I have always loved boba but recently I have discovered milk pudding. MMMMMM!!! puddin'... This may not be new to you but to me a whole new drink and it's so good. You get the almond milk tea with the milk pudding. You won't go wrong. The last time I got the new "Twist Potato" in medium heat. It is really good, like chip and a french fry in one. BUT, holy cow medium is HOT! Next time I'll get the mild. It's such a treat for a potato lover like me. ;) read more

Lollicup - twist potato - medium - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

I am no longer a fan of Lollicup. We had these on the east coast where I went to college. I used to love Lollicup for their fruit slushes and the add-ons like boba, lychee, or grass jelly. The fruit slush tasted refreshing and the fruit was fresh. This has not been the case the last few times I visited a Lollicup in SoCal. This is a chain and they've become the McDonalds of Boba Tea. I guess that is why you seldom see McD's in SoCal. Why would you go there when there are same-price or lower-price options everywhere that are of higher quality? My last drink was my usual Strawberry Slush with Lychee. I had so little lychee in my drink that I thought maybe they forgot it. The portion was tiny and the size of the lychee bits were appalling small. The strawberry slush just tasted like sugary water. I was pretty disappointed because I used to love this drink. SoCal has so many other boba and juice stores. You're better off just taking a few steps to one of the many other bubble tea, tea/coffee places around. There's bound to be another within a mile or less because they are almost everywhere. read more