This cozy and playful cafe in Irvine is known for their specialty drink and freshly made crepes. The place has such a cute ambiance with a bright space that has an inviting vibe that makes it perfect for casual hangouts, dessert dates, or just stopping by for a sweet treat. Their staff are super kind and helpful! Ordered the following: - Summer Combo: Crispy Butter Crepe (Sweet) & Smashed Lime Jasmine Latte - Omanthus Oolong Latte - Guava Peach - Banana Matcha - Dirty Milk Tea - Crepe: House Oreo Spread with Strawberry & Oreo Crumble & Vanilla Ice Cream Their menu offers a wide variety of frothy teas, milk teas, matcha, and unique lattes with some unique crepes. So there are lot of different choices to decide on depending on your mood! Would like to highlight the Summer Combo, it's an interesting combination of crispy crepe (which can be sweet or savory) along with a refreshing citrusy jasmine drink! Great two in one deal! The Oreo crepe was such a fun treat with it's creamy loaded texture. Personally really liked the Guava Peach which was sweet, fruity, and refreshing along with the Dirty Milk Tea which was rich, bold and had a nice balance. Overally, this is such a cute cafe and I would love to come back and try their other drinks + crepe! read more

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The fam bam and I happened to be having dinner at Tenori in the University Center plaza, so I decided to pop in for a refreshing post-meal drink. Owly Tea & Crepe (located in the former Snow Monster boba shop space) is a cute, minimalistic-decorated dessert shoppe ~ specializing in unique tea lattes, fruit refreshers, and creative, decadent crepes. Their drinks are categorized by what you're craving: O (Old School milk teas & lattes)-W (Whimsical unique flavor combinations)-L (Luminous fruity delights)-Y (Yes to all ~ a mix of everything). Cute concept! We stopped by on a Tuesday evening, and there was just one worker manning the counter & making the drinks. He was friendly & attentive. There's cute seating inside, along with plenty of outdoor seating. I tend to gravitate toward fruity drinks, so naturally, I went with something from the Luminous category. The Pineapple Sunshine immediately caught my eye. I did have to make sure they didn't include the mango syrup since I'm allergic to mango (I know..it sucks!), but thankfully, the drink was still good & refreshing without it. I opt'd for 70% sweetness, which was perfect for me. I also liked that they used real ingredients, as I could definitely taste the pineapple & passion fruit. I couldn't quite make out what flavor the jelly was, but I really liked the texture ~ it was soft with just a lil chewiness. All in all, it was a refreshing drink for a hot summer day. I'd rate it an 8/10. Not sure if I'd go out of my way to come here specifically for boba, but if I'm in the plaza again, I'd definitely try another drink! read more

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Watermelon slush: 8/10 Very refreshing and good for summer. Only thing is that we came around 3 and it took 20 minutes for our drinks. The interior of this place is nice, lots of soft seating, plus good music. Nothing special but a good spot for kinda overpriced drinks. read more

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I was pleasantly surprised by my watermelon and coconut slush with agar boba (I believe)- I got it 50% sweet and it was perfect and delightful, and you could taste the freshness. This location is by Blaze Pizza and Amazon Hub inside the University Center plaza (where Target, Trader Joe's and Chick-Fil-A all are). The service was great- a sweet girl working today (7/31 in the morning) was so accommodating- I was with my toddler in a stroller. The ambiance inside is super minimal and pleasing. The menu is broken down in categories, which I think will help the overwhelming-ness on what to order. There's a lot of boba and drink spots in this plaza, but I think Owly will do well, because they also sell crepes! Parking is all around this center, but I parked by Trader Joe's and got some shopping done afterwards. read more

Owly Dessert Shoppe - So cute inside - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Such a cute boba tea and crepe shop! The atmosphere is very welcoming, clean, and nice. The owl theme is adorable for the cups! The drinks and crepes are tasty! The service is kind. I would definitely go again! The ube sticky rice drink at 50% was perfect! read more

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Such a cute spot for crepes and refreshing drinks! The $9 Summer Combo is an amazing value, and the old-school crepe with their house-made custard is a must-try. perfect place to stop by for a sweet summer treat. IG: socalhkfoodies read more

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Love myself a good crepe so I was really happy when owly opened. They don't have a big variety of crepes but I think the ones they do have are solid. I tried the old school crepe which has strawberry, banana, and Nutella topped with a crepe brulee type topping. It was good and definitely will soothe any rich sweet craving you may have! I have not tried their drinks yet but would love to come back and try. The inside is neat and has a playful atmosphere. There was plenty of parking (summer weekday evening, might be more crowded when uci students are here). You can order via kiosk or with a cashier. read more

Owly Dessert Shoppe - Old school crepe - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

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Such a cute coffee shop! I ordered the Banana Matcha Latte and the Strawberry Banana Brûlée Crepe. The staff were friendly, and everything came out in about 10 minutes. The Banana Matcha Latte was good, but it didn't really stand out. I could barely taste the matcha, though the banana foam was delicious and tasted like real banana. I just wish it had been a little thicker. The Strawberry Banana Brûlée Crepe, on the other hand, was sooo good. Definitely worth ordering! They also have a variety of unique drinks that looked delicious, so I'll definitely be back to try more! read more

Owly Dessert Shoppe - Banana Matcha Lattee - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

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Owly is now my new favorite sweets spot. Good drinks and amazing crepes! I got the butter sugar crepe. It was amazingly delicious hot and crispy. It's so affordable and at the best price! I got their mango pomelo drink and it is also delicious. The area is clean modern and quirky with open space. Enough spot to hang, study or work. Waited about 10 mins max for everything. Everyone was friendly and helpful! read more

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I went midday during the week and there was no wait at all! I'm thankful the lines have calmed down. The service was great and gave me some suggestions since I wasn't sure what to get. I ended up with the mango avocado at 50% sweetness and it was so good!! Perfect amount for sweetness for me. The agar boba, pomelo and mango combined so well with the avocado. I'm obsessed with avocado smoothies and the toppings really elevated the drink. Inside was really cute and minimalistic. I could see this as a great place to catch up with a friend or do some work. I will definitely be back! read more

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Cute new boba shop in UTC! I arrived around 12pm on a Monday. The store had plenty of tables and seats but it was pretty empty. I ordered at the register and my drink came out a couple minutes later. I ordered a banana matcha with less sweetness. The banana flavor was spot on but it was overpowering the matcha. It was also a bit too sweet for me. Still a good drink. Would come back and try more, especially the ube drink :) read more

Owly Dessert Shoppe - banana matcha - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

The new IT spot that lives up to the hype IMO. We did have to stand in line but the line moved pretty quick. Was greeted with a super friendly smile. The menu is different and fun. Not huge, which is a plus! The cashier was great at suggestions and describing what each drink or crepe was. Love how you can see everything is fresh and made to order. I suggest if you do get a crepe eat it straight away. My favorite was the mango drink. Heavenly! The sitting area is fun and whimsical. Best thing is it was kept clean even with all the foot traffic. We wanted to try everything so I know we will be back! read more

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Another boba shop at UTC but they also have crepes! Banana matcha was on the sweeter side even with the "less sweet" adjustment. I personally like my matcha to be on the stronger side, so to me, this drink was a little lacking of that. The banana cream was very good and pairs well with the matcha. Because of the sweetness of the banana, I personally would get this drink with "no sweet/sugar" next time. Guava Peach is a blended guava drink with peach bits. I got this with "no sweet/sugar". This drink is very refreshing. It was a bit icy at the beginning but my drink melted after sitting in my office and it was still great. Crepes smelled amazing but I didn't get a chance to try. Perhaps next time. Customer service was ok lol. They were there to do their job and didn't go out of their way to do anything beyond that. They seem to be a little co fused when I asked them if Guava Peach was a blended drink and they were like "no it's not and then said oh it is actually" lol. Like did yall not learn what you are selling? The store itself is small (they replaced Pink Pig). I think I waited about 10 minutes to order and another 10-15 minutes to receive my drink but granted they were quite busy during lunch hour. read more

Owly Dessert Shoppe - Guava Peach - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

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Plenty of parking spaces. Located in the University Town Center (UTC). They have some indoor seating and tables. I ordered the Watermelon Coconut, which was very refreshing. The drink had a good mix and blend. Recommendation(s): - Watermelon Coconut Service: 5/5 Tip(s): - Plenty of parking spaces - No restrooms available - Can order via one iPad kiosk - Indoor seating available read more

Finally got to try the newest boba shop at UTC that replaced Pink Pig! My friend and I came around 12:30pm and thankfully there wasn't a line out the door since the past few days whenever I passed by there was always a line outside. The ordering process was easy, you can just order with the staff member, and the person who took our order was nice. I got the Luminous crepe while my friend got the Old School. We also got drinks to pair with our crepes, which I had gotten the mango pomelo while my friend got the peach jasmine tea. Drinks came out pretty quickly, while the crepes did take a bit longer (to be expected). There were a few staff who focused on the drinks while the other staff did the crepes, so our number had to be called twice (so be alert if you order two different things). But I think we got everything within 15min which was good. Starting with the drinks, they were pretty good! For my mango pomelo, I got the least sugar (which they said was about 25% sweet) and it was just right. I liked the fresh mango flavor and the coconut milk went well with it. It also comes with some agar boba which was nice as well. I'm glad that this met my expectations because I know nowadays a lot of drink places have this type of drink. For my friend's drink, she got less sugar (50%) and it was refreshing. The sweetness mostly comes from the peach bits, so I definitely recommend mixing it thoroughly because the first sip was a bit on the tart side. As for the crepes, I will say it's just okay, wasn't anything special. The first few bites were good because all the toppings balanced each other out (for Luminous, I enjoyed the mango and peach bits as well as the mango ice cream), but towards the end, it kind of got way too sweet with the custard cream. I struggled to finish because it was so sweet (but also because I got full pretty quickly). It also got really soggy by the end. I will also say that although the packaging was cute, it was kind of hard to eat the rest of it without ripping the paper cone, which got kind of messy. Overall, a solid drink place at UTC! Their concept of being a tea and crepe place is unique and the interior was pretty cute and had a good amount of seating (there were tables with chairs as well as two bigger couch chairs). However, personally, I would just stick to getting their drinks, and only rarely would I come for just the crepes (unless I share with someone). I would definitely come back again to try their other drinks! read more

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Super cute interior and couple tables to chill and do homework! They have variety of drinks and crepes options but not overwhelming! I wish I get to try the Oreo crepe maybe next time!! Love the creme brulee crepe! The drinks are not too sweet which is perfect! Got the Sumer combo for $9 with lime jasmine latte + sweet butter crepe read more

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Cute spot with a small, but fun menu. Our two drinks came out pretty tasty, service was friendly, and prices very fair for the size. Love the attention to detail at this new boba spot :)! read more

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Cute place and a convenient location in UTC, but the boba is pretty medicore. I got the peach jasmine half sweet and you can really tell that the peach syrup is the main ingredient, because at half sweet they just cut down on the syrup and the drink tastes kind of watery. Thing is, cha for tea, the direct competition is also mediocre, so maybe I will come back. read more

It had been a hot one at junior high summer camp. We wanted a drink and a snack. The place was fuller than on our last visit. Summer school is happening at UCI for young STEM students in Cosmos program. There was only one person taking orders and making the orders. Daughter ordered a mango sticky rice smoothie and buttery crepe, while I ordered the Osmanthus oolong milk tea latte. Luckily, another staff member arrived and orders were quickly filled. We got our full order 18 minutes after ordering. The plain buttery crepe was warm, crispy, and good. I liked the sweet flavor of the Osmanthus oolong milk tea latte better than the jasmine latte I had last time. Daughter liked the mango pomelo with the citrus flavor she had last time over the mango sticky rice smoothie. The mango sticky rice smoothie was creamy though and had good flavor. I forgot about the seasonal special of smashed lime jasmine latte. I will need to order that next time. read more

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Cute place used to be Pink Pig I believe. Offers simple crepes with ice creams and tea drinks. Zeyang was so sweet to accommodate my togo crepe since it has ice cream in it and she tried putting in a togo cup with lid. read more

Owly Dessert Shoppe - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

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Absolutely love this place. The store itself is so cute & colorful. The drink options are so good. I really like the matcha, the jasmine milk tea & the strawberry oreo. The crepes are also SO GOOD but a little hard to eat. I've never seen a crepe rolled up into a cone before so it was a little wobbly and hard to eat, however - I still finished it LOL Can't wait to be back so I can try out a few other items on the menu and the creme brulee crepe! read more

This cafe is so cute, I love the seating area. I came here on a Sunday afternoon and there was no line at all! The cashier was so nice and helpful with our questions. We ordered a black tea latte and a whimsical crepe. The crepe was really filling. The crepe is hand held style so it was a little difficult if you want to share, but they were nice enough to give us a cup to hold the crepe in! I would definitely come back again and try all the crepe flavors! read more

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The newest boba shop in UTC. The interior is soo cute & the workers are v sweet. I ordered the guava peach and loved it. It was refreshing, perfectly blended, and had a strong guava flavor. There were real fruit bits at the bottom of the drink. read more

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This is located at the University Center in Irvine, right across from the UCI campus. They just recently opened up and the interior is modern and updated compared to the last business that was here. They have a good variety of drinks as well, but I always judge based off their milk tea as that is one of my favorite drinks in any tea shop. I got their Dirty Milk Tea, hoping it would be a very bold and packed with dense flavors, and also the Peach Jasmine Tea. The drinks were both just OK. Even though I shaked that cup before I popped it with a straw, I didn't get the bold and dense flavor I was hoping to even with half ice. Same with the peach Jasmine, it felt a little too watered down like they directly put hot tea and mixed with ice instead of having it ready and fridged before making the drink. Either way this place is a nice stop for a tea whether you're sitting down to have it or walking around the center with it. read more

Owly Dessert Shoppe - Dirty Milk Tea & Peach Jasmine Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Very popular place among Uci students. The lines are out of the door. I was excited to see that they offer crepes on top of boba drinks. The pictures looked very inviting but the actual crepe looked sad lol it was Tiiiiiny and overly sweet. Got mango crepe and it was not memorable. Mango tasted like from the can and the sticky rice was all the way on the bottom. It was not that good read more

Owly Dessert Shoppe - Mango sticky rice - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

super cute! took over the old pink pig and gave everything a whole makeover. the area was really cute with lots of seating for the space. would be a good study spot after the opening rush dies down! it was super busy when i came but drinks came out in about 10 minutes or less! staff were polite as well :) mango sticky rice smoothie was really good, though i recommend getting 75% (as someone who usually gets their drinks 75-100%). mango flavor wasn't artificial and there were sticky rice and mango bits at the bottom. def coming back to try a crepe! read more

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I came here to get a caffeine fix. The lady at the cashier was seemed very knowledgeable about the menu and what's in their drinks. Per her recommendation, I ordered a dirty milk tea, and I got it at 75% sweet. The drink came out within a few minutes of me ordering. I'm glad I lessened the sweetness because the boba is very sweet! It's a solid drink, as it's essentially a boba milk tea with a cream top. I would get the old school drinks, but I'm not sure if they offer other toppings. Inside of the shop was pretty clean, and the music isn't too loud or annoying (unless you despise pop music). I would consider this a good study spot, as the chairs are pretty comfortable. read more

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This was my third visit to Owly. It was great! The drinks are refreshing and the staff is very friendly. The inside has many comfy seating areas. I got the peach jasmine, smashed lime, and smashed lime jasmine latte. They were all very refreshing and they don't taste syrupy. My go-to has been the peach jasmine because I love the bits of peach in it, but their two lime drinks are tasty. The smashed lime drink is perfect for those who love an Arnold Palmer or lemonade. The smashed lime jasmine latte was a pleasant surprise! I was worried it would be heavy on the milk tea taste (not a fan of milk tea) but it wasn't. It reminded me of a Brazilian lemonade or an orange creamsicle! Sweetness levels - generally 100% is perfect it you like your drinks on the sweeter side (like me), and 75% great as well. I got the peach jasmine in 100% sweetness but I would try 75% next time since peach is naturally sweet. I think the other drinks are best with 100% sweet because lime is tart. I waited about 10 minutes for my drinks which was no big deal since there was a big group in front of me before I got there. There was one barista taking orders and making drinks while the other made crepes. I would rather wait a little than get a syrupy drink from the other tea shops at UTC read more

Owly Dessert Shoppe - Peach Jasmine, Smashed Lime, Smashed Lime Jasmine Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Wow what a cute store! I got here on their first day soft opening. I ordered the sesame cloud, it tastes so good! The workers there are so friendly too. read more

Owly Dessert Shoppe - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Went to Target today and noticed this new boba spot next door with a line out the door, so I figured I'd give it a try. Got the Watermelon Smoothie and the Black Sesame Smoothie. The watermelon tasted super fresh, and the black sesame had a really rich flavor without being too sweet. Both were really good. The real surprise was the crepe. Seriously so good. I wasn't expecting much, but it ended up being my favorite thing I ordered. Definitely one of the best crepes I've had in Irvine. Glad I decided to stop by. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu! read more

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The service was usual speed. The inside felt clean. The drinks were ok. I usually like mine with stronger real milk taste with strong tea taste, but felt more watered down. The tea taste was ok strength. Lots of parking in the plaza. read more

The mango sticky rice drink was a bit too sweet. I already ordered less sugar, but it was sweet sickening. The rice mochi in the drink is very thick, you can even chew the rice pieces. The mango tasted quite fresh, but the drink was definitely too sweet. The order took awhile to finish, the place was packed. Baristas were incredibly nice though, and there's a lot of nice seating in the cafe interior. It's nice to stop by after class to grab and go, but only after the hype has gone down read more

Owly Dessert Shoppe - Mango sticky rice boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Mango smoothies taste really good. I saw them dragging cases of fresh mango inside as I was waiting read more

Owly Dessert Shoppe - Mango smoothies are really good. Saw them dragging cases of fresh mango inside - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

I love love love this place. I really want to try all the drinks, but I've only had 3 so far because I keep getting the Mango Pomelo (25% sweet) every time. The banana matcha was good and the Jasmine Cloud was exactly what I was hoping for. I could have a Mango Pomelo every day in this summer weather and I don't think I'd get tired of it. read more

Ordered the mango sticky rice crepe and they forgot to put sticky rice in it. I waited about 30 minutes for my crepe and they kept forgetting to give it to me even though all the other orders after me got theirs. I went back to ask them about 3 times and they said they're making it and would give it to a different person or be making a totally different order. I went back to ask about my sticky rice for my crepe and she told me she doesn't know if there is supposed ot be sticky rice in the mango STICKY RICE crepe... and let her know it was on the board and said theres rice in it, she wasn't sure. It was a bit expensive for that especially since I didn't get everything in the food I ordered. The matcha was VERY grainy as well. I could taste the powder of it. The ambiance is superr pretty though I like the vibes of it. I don't know if I would go again, maybe another time to try a different crepe but what if they forget something... read more

The banana matcha boba that I got was really good, the banana flavor tasted great. The brown sugar was good as well. I like their little owl guys, they are pretty cute read more

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The Mango Mochi was amazing! Fresh mango, soft chewy mochi, and the perfect amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be ordering this again. read more

Owly Dessert Shoppe - mango sticky mochi - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

I stopped by for the crepes and was pleasantly surprised! The crepe was made fresh to order with a light, crispy edge and a soft center. The filling was generous, and every bite was delicious without being overly sweet. The drinks were refreshing and paired perfectly with the crepe. The shop is clean, the staff is friendly, and the service was quick. I'll definitely be back to try more flavors read more

It took almost 10 years but there is finally a Japanese-style crepe shop in Irvine. I don't know what took so long. They have my favorite creme brulee crepe too and it is every bit as good as I hoped for! read more

The Strawberry Cream Smoothie was so good, fresh, and full of flavor. The cashier, I'm pretty sure his name was Deano, provided great customer service. He was friendly, helpful, and made the experience even better. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Owly Dessert Shoppe - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California