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    3.8 (148 reviews)

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    Jo W.

    I paid extra for mochi and boba pearls to be added into my drink. Because I ordered a slushie, and it was a thick opaque drink, I didn't notice it. It tasted like silken tofu, and thought maybe they put it in by mistake. It wasn't until I finished the drink that I realize there was no mochi nor boba pearls. I decided to not fuss about it to the staff, and just leave a 1-star review.

    Steve G.

    The good: drinks were good and reasonably priced. Not-so-good: The place was drty and really could use some paint and fixing up. Their cute dog pillows you sit on probably have never been washed. The paint on the walls and floor was peeling. When we walked in the worker was picking his hangnails or something. Overall, not very appetizing. There's too much competition in the dessert/boba market not to clean up your act. Hard pass - yelp only ONCE.

    B9. Mango Pomelo Sago (Regular)
    HanNa P.

    Would come back if I was in the area. Both drinks were good. The Mango was better than the Oreo Brûlée for sure. We ordered on the kiosk. The place was not busy on a weekend. Yummy stuff. But could be fresher! Service was ok. And inside was a bit sticky on the tables. Private lot in back

    Jasmine Milk Tea with Oat Milk
    Andy N.

    Great boba option to turn to here in Hayward that offers oat and soy milk as non-dairy milk options - a win in my book. The shop is large with many drink options and snacks to choose from. You order from the kiosk in front but can ask the staff if you have any questions. I ordered a Jasmine Milk Tea with Oat Milk and it was perfectly made. Highly recommend a lower sugar level since it's sweet as it is. They also did a great matcha latte that my sister ordered too. Will definitely come back here the next time I'm in the area.

    A3. Boba Thai Tea / 泰式珍珠奶茶
    Isabelle V.

    If you're looking for a solid spot for late-night boba in the East Bay, Once Tea is definitely a solid choice. Located in downtown Hayward, the ambiance is pretty chill and quiet noise levels for a boba place. It's my go-to when I'm craving quality milk tea after 8:30 PM and most other places are already winding down. The ordering process is super smooth; you can use the self-service kiosks for speed or order with a cashier if you prefer. While there are only 5 tables available to sit, the service is incredibly quick, so you'll be in and out in no time. The prices are also very decent, generally ranging from $5 to no more than $8 depending on your toppings. Most importantly, the boba texture is perfect and the milk tea flavor actually tastes authentic. We got the Thai boba tea and hojicha phoenix tea latte with popping barley (hot drink). The hot drinks only come in the regular size. Didn't get to try the food, but it looks good and they had a buy one get one half off deal going on.

    F2. Orange Green Tea (Large)
    Sabine M.

    This place is underrated and sooo good! Fast service and the drink tastes so fresh and good! Love their selection as well!

    "Popcorn" chicken. No seasoning. Wrong batter
    Stephy H.

    Was craving popcorn chicken and was in the area. Their batter isn't like your typical popcorn chicken. There's also no seasonings on it... the pepper and spice is what makes it popcorn chicken. Very disappointed.

    F4. Mango & Passion Fruit Green Tea with Aloe (Large) / 百香芒芒...
    Kartika H.

    i just went to hayward and decided to find boba tea spot on the way home and saw once tea was the closest and i gave a try. place is just ok and there was only one staff but he was nice. i ordered mango passion fruit with aloe and surprisingly it was so refreshing and i love it!!! if you are a tea lover, i will say you need to stop by here and give it a try...

    B5. Strawberry Blizzard with Sago
    Molly L.

    We came here on a cold evening and ordered the strawberry blizzard with sago drink with boba. It came out just as we requested -- not too sweet and it had the sago and tender boba as expected. The service was fast, even though we dealt mainly with a kiosk and hardly spoke to anyone there. But overall it was a good experience and they have a lot of drink options.

    A5. Taro & Boba Milk Tea F7 Pineapple & Passion Fruit Green Tea With Crystal Boba (Large) A1. Brown Sugar Boba Milk Tea
    Alyssa C.

    Good boba but the shop could use some TLC. I love their selection of drinks here and I've always been happy with the value (good amount for the price). The touch screen ordering system is also really great because they have pictures of most drinks so you can see what they look like. However the store itself could use some upkeep. The floors were very dirty/sticky when I went in and there aren't great seating options to enjoy your food/drinks. Would come back for the boba but definitely would take it to go.

    F1. Peach Green Tea Lemonade with boba  A11. Oreo Brulee Boba Milk Tea (Large)
    Jennifer M.

    We were in the area and were looking for a boba spot. Hopped on yelp and saw this place had pretty good reviews & so we gave it a shot. In short, this place was just okay. The shop itself could use a paint job and some decor. I did like that they had 2 kiosks to order, and the menu seemed to have a good variety. I ordered the Oreo brûlée boba milk tea, which again, was just okay. To me it just tasted like a normal milk tea with cheese foam with Oreo sprinkled on top--not sure where the "brûlée" was. This place lives up to its name--"once"- because I don't see myself returning

    Strawberry B5. Strawberry Blizzard with Sago
    Terri M.

    When I walked in there were two girls who couldn't figure out what they wanted to get they were at the kiosk for quite some time. Luckily there's a second kiosk you can order from. It was really smoky and smelled like something was burnt inside so the employee opened the front and back doors to air it out. I ordered the large strawberry sago drink And it was delicious! I chugged it down. Wish I would have bought 2. Will definitely be back!

    Orange fruit tea

    The orange tea is really good! I had the 25% sweetness, light ice. The tea flavor is not too strong, so I love it.

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    4 years ago

    Not my cup of tea. All I can say is I've had better. I would rather drive further and get a boba drink somewhere else.

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    4 years ago

    Tried their Mango Pomelo Sago, it was very good. The only thing is that the portion size was smaller compared to other boba shops.

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    4 years ago

    Yum I love their boba and how they have delivery right off the Yelp app for those who don't have any food delivery app service accounts

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    3 years ago

    Super sweet staff. Ordered a mango & strawberry drink. It was yummy & refreshing. They have a lot of great options

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    4 years ago

    first time trying this place. Their avocado and mango smoothie is so good! Definitely will come back next time!

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    Love the drinks here and they are not stingy whenever you modify you're drink, very nice staff!

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    Lady at counter was very nice, overall great service. And boba is very good, and priced well

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    Hello, can you accommodate a birthday party for 20-30 people? Thanks!

    Hi Marina, Yes, we do provide catering service for events. Please send us your brief summary of… 

    Hi, do you offer non-dairy milk (oat, soy, almond)?

    I went in today with a vegan friend asking this same question, and unfortunately, they do not.

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    I can't believe I haven't written a review for a business my kids and I frequent all the time!…read moreWe've been coming to Always Yours since it opened. Hands down they have the best drinks, cookies, macarons, cakes, and now salt bread! I always come to get treats for my kid's teachers (for their birthdays, teacher appreciation week, just because, etc.). I've brought friends visiting the Bay Area to this bakery, which they have loved. Always Yours also has fun cup sleeve events, macaron classes and afternoon tea from time to time. We love supporting small businesses and this one is definitely worth supporting! P.S. with all these drink places popping up in the area...we still think the drinks at Always Yours not only taste better, but also are of higher quality.

    Get the butter toffee cookie because it is so delicious!…read more The store is very clean, plenty of seating to enjoy your sweet treat. Order the ube cheesecake, butter toffee cookie, and a assam milk tea with boba. The order came out quickly. Ube Japanese cheesecake is tasty, not too much ube taste. It is super light and moist, love how it is not too sweet. For the assam milk tea, I prefer it with more tea flavor. The drink was ok, the matcha drinks look better. The butter toffee cookie was the best, it was flavorful, the toffee has added toasted nutty flavor with some sugar. I would get a box full. Overall, has a great variety of baked goods.

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    We went on a random Thursday for brunch, so my review is based on that. I can't speak to how busy…read moreweekends are, but the day we went, it was perfect. There wasn't a wait for food or a table. It was actually pretty empty. Such a homey vibe and the chefs/cooks were super friendly and attentive. They cooked our food outside on a grill vs a traditional kitchen. The prices are pretty good for all the food you get. They stack your plate! We really enjoyed all the food (chilaquiles rojos and the verdes with meat, and three quesabirrias). We couldn't finish it all! You can tell it's all homemade, which is nice. A lot of places don't make their chilaquiles sauce from scratch. We'd definitely return. The only thing I'd pass on is the Vietnamese coffee. Maybe it was our fault for ordering this at a Mexican spot, but it tasted more like cold brew than Vietnamese coffee.

    The food was great! I went Saturday for brunch and sat outside. It was so nice out there. Reminded…read moreme of a family backyard. I loved the decor and ambiance. The quesabirrias were well made and stuffed, no skimping! My sister got the chilaquiles verdes and she said they were a good amount of spice for her. I got my nieces huevos con jamón and they loved it, if you have littles, make sure you cut the ham. It's cut vertically and they were big strips. I also liked that they had fruit bowls. The drinks are poured into these amazing cups. They're beautiful! The mocha wasn't my favorite but the food was the highlight, so I'm not too upset. The service was quick, fast and the people friendly. Overall, I'd take my dad there.

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