It's rare to come across this level of service these days. Marisol Carballo was exceptional from…read morebeginning to end. You can genuinely tell she gives her absolute best in everything she does. Her attention to detail, kindness, professionalism, and the way she sincerely cares about every customer is something you don't see often anymore. Employees like Marisol are incredibly rare. If it were up to me, I'd give her a raise and a promotion. She would be an absolute gem to have on my own team. Thank you for making the experience so memorable. God bless you, Marisol, and keep up the amazing work!

As good as it gets!…read more I've been going here for years. The food has been consistently good and the ingredients taste fresh and well kept. You can taste the quality in the food. Service has always been good and their staff is friendly and courteous. Ambiance is ok, it's a bit small and packed but overall it's not a bad place to have a meal. They have some indoor seating and plenty more outside and onto the sidewalk. Overall, a bit pricey but they have good food and good service.

Boba Lab was one of the vendors at a work event and the customer service was amazing. The drinks…read morehonestly weren't my favorite, they were a bit too sweet for my taste, and the boba itself was more bland compared to other honey boba I've had before. That said, the owners were some of the kindest people I've met, and that genuinely made the experience so much better. Good customer service and warm, welcoming people really do make a difference. You can tell they care about their customers. Even though the boba wasn't exactly my preference, I still left with a positive impression because of how nice they were.

I normally am not one to leave reviews, but I had Boba Lab yesterday, and unfortunately it was not…read moregood at all. I had the passion fruit tea 25% sweet which was technically advertised as made with real passion fruit puree but it was just a premade syrup from Teazone. I received the drink and was disappointed that it tasted like water with some passion fruit resemblance. I had expected a stronger tea flavor since I did less sweet, but it tasted like sweetened water. I ended up discarding the drink. We also had gotten a classic black milk tea, which also tasted watered down, and finally we got the ube coconut smoothie, which for some reason was grey and white. We got that one at 75% sweet, but it was way too sweet and left a weird residue in my mouth. Very disappointed and would not come back again.

Relaxing tea house with hangout vibes (still finding its rhythm)…read moreStopped by Monstera Tea House and the first thing I noticed was how bright and airy the space feels. The interior leans minimalist -- lots of white, light wood tabletops, and green plant accents that match the "Monstera" name. It's a calm and comfortable space to sit for a while. They also have board games like chess, Uno, and Jenga, which makes it feel more like a casual hangout spot than just a quick grab-and-go tea shop. What I ordered: Peach Hibiscus tea with rainbow jelly 5 macarons (pistachio x2, vanilla, strawberry, and another flavor everything except caramel) Fried chicken tenders & fries combo They offer 10% off if you follow them on Instagram or Facebook, which brought my total to about $25. The Peach Hibiscus tea ended up being the highlight. It was refreshing and not overly sweet, and the rainbow jelly added a fun texture. I was a little disappointed they were out of boba, since that's usually my go-to topping. The macarons looked nice visually but the flavors didn't quite come through. The pistachio in particular tasted mostly sweet rather than having a distinct pistachio flavor. The shells were also a bit chewy with slightly uneven edges. The fried chicken tenders and fries ended up being the biggest issue. Two guests ahead of me had already been waiting around 30 minutes before I even placed my order. After ordering, it became clear the kitchen hadn't actually started the food yet. I could hear one staff member explaining to another how to make the tenders and mentioning that the process takes about 7 minutes total. Hearing that while watching orders sit unprepared made the delay a bit confusing. The couple ahead of me had ordered about 10 minutes before I did and still hadn't received their food either. The staff seemed to be enjoying themselves and chatting, which is great for morale, but the service side didn't feel very focused on getting orders out in a timely way. Eventually I decided to ask for a refund rather than continue waiting. I also noticed they sell $18 individual cakes that come in small square tins (similar to tiramisu containers). They might taste great, but visually they looked fairly simple, so the price point felt a bit high for what you see. Overall: The space itself is pleasant and the tea was refreshing. It's also nice that they provide games for people to hang out. Unfortunately, between the food delays, items being out of stock, and the feeling that the kitchen wasn't fully prepared yet, the experience ended up feeling like a lot of money spent without much payoff. Personally it's not a spot I'd return to, though the atmosphere may still appeal to people looking for a place to relax and play a game

What a cozy little gem! This newly opened boba café has such a warm and inviting atmosphere -- the…read morekind of place you just want to sit, relax, and stay awhile. The drinks were perfectly made with fresh, chewy boba and just the right level of sweetness. And the cake and desserts? Absolutely exceptional. So soft, flavorful, and beautifully crafted -- you can really taste the quality. The staff were welcoming and kind, which made the whole experience even better. Can't wait to come back for more sweet treats!

Service was quick & the girl with red hair working there was very helpful in giving drink…read morerecommendations! There was plenty of space and tables. I saw power outlets too so this could be a good study spot with friends. I tried some Oolong Milk Tea (50% sugar) & I really enjoyed how fragrant the oolong was. The drink itself was solid [4.5/5]. Next time I would be good with 25% sugar because even 50% felt a little sweet. I would definitely be open to try their other teas. I ordered some spicy popcorn chicken. Looks like it was the dark meat part of chicken, but it was kind of dry, lacked juiciness, and some flavor. It didn't taste as fresh as I hoped so the chicken was a [2.5/5] for me, mid, nothing great. The sweet chili sauce helped with the dryness, but it wasn't satisfying when I just wanted to taste the flavor of the popcorn chicken. Overall, I think quality of drinks/tea here are better than the popcorn chicken.

Staple of Monterey Park has gone through so many menu changes but has survived the test of time…read more Drinks are super refreshing and traditionally Taiwanese style great. It's like a visit to a drink shop in Taiwan even has tons of tea loose and bagged leaves for sale. I highly recommend this spot for excellent drinks and tea supply!

Tastea is one of my favorite stops for tea and boba…read more They always make the drinks fresh and I really like that they create different drinks all the time for something new to try. The service is quick and friendly. You can order on the ap, kiosk or in person. In any case they make your drink pretty quickly and there is hardly a wait. This location is small. They have a bench to wait but no tables.

This has always been my go-to spot, even though I live in Riverside and have a location much closer…read moreto me! I was so excited when they brought back my favorite drink, but lately they've become really stingy. They now charge extra to top off a drink with no ice. Okay... but the 32 oz drink is already almost $9 before any add-ons. I ordered it with no ice because I needed it for work the next day and didn't want the drink diluted. At this point, I might as well just order the 24 oz because there's no way this huge gap is simply "for the ice." I've been a loyal customer for years, but this is pretty disappointing. Paying premium prices and then being charged extra for a reasonable request, but also leaving this huge of a gap just doesn't sit right with me. So bummed

7 Tea deserves more business than it gets, because it occupies a special niche in this area of…read morePasadena, and even when compared to the great shops near PCC and in Old Town, they make several drinks that stand out from the pack. 1. Their Peach Oolong and Passionfruit black tea with their jellies. They don't do the typical coconut based small pieces of jelly, instead opting for house made with jelly. The price of these drinks is super reasonable, the tea quality great, and the jellies refreshing and delicious. 2. On the more premium side price wise, the taro milk tea here is nonetheless worth it. They use 100% real taro. No syrup. No powder. On top of that, even compared to other places which use real taro, this is the best iteration of the drink I've had. Subtly earthy and only slightly sweet, creamy, even with oat milk. An incredible drink. The vibe is relaxing and nice. Service is solid to great, depending on who is working. The owner is very kind!!! Seating is pleasant. Parking is the only issue since the city metered everything, but if you're grabbing a going, try the Total Wines or Target lot. You'll be fine. The meters are also quite cheap.

Great tea flavors, you can actually taste the quality of their tea leaves. They even give you the…read moreoption to choose different types of milk. Friendly service. They normally take your order in the front but they also have kiosks. It's a very quiet and chill vibe. Perfect spot for doing work or just a small meet up with friends.

Great place, drinks are amazing! Great set up. Boba Ave is always my go to! Sadly the one close to…read moreme closed so now I drive out here, worth the drive!

SO GOOD!!! I really liked the jasmine green milk tea! So yummy. The service was really good tooread more

Was pretty quiet since it was a rainy day. Sundeep was quite patient and friendly. Quickly got my…read moreorder ready to go. I changed things a bit this time got a rose milk tea instead of jasmine green milk tea. But the base of the tea with rose syrup that I choose was green tea. I recommend 25%sugar else it gets too sweet.

Always the best teas and slushies!!! Great quality teas and wonderful service! My daughter and I…read morestop by at least once a week.