I ordered the Foxy Brown, which is one of their popular drinks on the menu. The drink was sweet and refreshing, with a tea base that didn't have an overpowering herbal taste. The black pearls were sweet with a strong honey and brown sugar flavor. The texture was soft, warm, and chewy, which was great. Service was quick, and the person behind the counter was incredibly nice. read more

Pekoe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I heard about all the Pekoe drama and decided to see what the hype was about. I ordered the Pekoe Special, which comes with Earl Grey milk tea, pearls, and grass jelly. One thing that surprised me was the limited sweetness options, they only offer 0%, 50%, or 100% sugar. I usually like my drinks around 20% sweetness, so I ended up ordering the 50%. Unfortunately, it was way too sweet for my liking. The tea flavor also tasted a bit artificial and didn't really stand out. Overall, it wasn't my cup of tea and probably won't be coming back. read more

Pekoe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

When I was living in South Bay years ago, Pekoe was my go-to. The drinks there were good and I loved the vibe I went back for the first time in years just yesterday evening, and the store has felt like it's "grown up". It's become a more mature boba shop that also sells pastries too. The shop's menu has tripled but still retains its top hits. My favorite menu item, "Let's get high", was still on the menu and I would say that it tastes about the same! read more

Pekoe - inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Solid milk tea and fruit teas! I'm a huge fan of fruit teas because who doesn't like sweet and delicious??? Also real milk hurts my tummy. Place was solid!! Been few times and it never disappoints. Figured I should finally leave a review. Fruits teas are great! But they're actually really sweet imo, if you have a sweet tooth then go for it, but I would recommend getting half sugar. Milk teas taste like milk teas. Not my go-to, but tried the mung bean one and yeah, it's tastes like sweet milky mung bean. Pandan flavor (pudding) is whatevs to me. Decor is very night clubby, place is always packed at night every time I've been, old school hip-hop and r&b MV are playing on their tvs. It's definitely a vibe. Ditch the crowd and go during the day! read more

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Love Pekoe as my neighborhood tea spot. Their fruit teas are refreshing and love trying their mixed drinks. Our favorites are life's a peach, yellow mango, kawaii. I also like getting their creme brûlée (one of my favorite drinks ever), taro and matcha strawberry for days I'm not feeling a fruit tea. The decor is cute inside and they do decorate during the seasons. It used to have a really cute seating area but they have since remodeled and taken those out. Service is usually pretty quick for my drinks to be made, but I'm always going during the weekdays at non peak times. read more

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Walking in I was surprised by how small the shop was. I was greeted with a smile when I walked in, which was nice. The big windows let in a lot of light but it also heats up the room fast. They also made it hard to read the menu. I really like the butterfly chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, but wish there was more seating. There are just two grouping of chairs that are always full. I received my tea relatively quickly. I ordered the Yellow Mango, and while it wasn't bad, it was super syrupy sweet. Next time I'll see if I can get it with lower sugar. Overall not a bad experience but not my favorite place read more

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The totally remodeled and changed the look of this store. It's brighter and less night club-like before. The rearranged the front counter, etc. Jolly Rancher: A non-caffeinated Specialty Tea infused with Strawberry & Raspberry Topped with Green Apple Jelly (3.5/5). Fruity flavor and sweet like candy. read more

Pekoe - 11-14-24. Jolly Rancher - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Pretty good Boba shop in the area! As pictured on yelp, the inside is dimly lit with a bar like ambience. My favorite thing is that they have a large selection of unique drinks, and a good order ahead process (although they do sometimes ask to look at your ID and credit card that you purchased with! So make sure you bring that) . There are a lot of different teas as well as a lot of various fruits and toppings. While a strawberry jasmine green tea sounded tempting, I ended up going with the TMT (taro milk tea) which also had a jasmine tea base. I got this half sweet and half ice and omitted the grass jelly so I just had honey boba. Overall, I thought that flavor was OK and the jasmine was a little bit strong and did not complement the taro as much as I hoped it would. I did appreciate that the taco flavor did not feel artificial! The pearls were also a bit inconsistent in texture, and I wish that there was an option for 25% sweet. Hey sis, are pretty typical for Boba nowadays, at about seven dollars a drink. Well, I do not think I would get the TT again. I would be back to pekoe to try more of their other drinks! read more

It used to be really good - went there growing up all the time. This last time I went I was extremely disappointed. Asked for half sweet and they gave me full sweet, can't taste the tea at all, and for the price other boba shops are a million times better. I don't usually write reviews but was extremely disappointed. read more

I would give this place a 0 reviews!! The guy was so damn rude!! I went in there today and I didn't like my drink, and I told him and he said he can't do anything!!! What the heck!! I asked for a different drink, and he couldn't! He said I have done this before. How stupid! The worst customer service and if they wanted to better to top it off that their drink taste so nasty and as other said that it doesn't taste like before. read more

I used to enjoy their pink drink, but for some reason they changed their formula I believe. I'd order the pink drink with no sugar and would still be able to taste the tea and sweetness from the topping a few years ago. I'd crave the pink drink. However, my recent order in August 2025 did not meet my expectations. The drink tasted watered down and no tea flavor. read more

I'd say that this is as good as a lot of popular boba places like Teaspoon, Tastea, and T4. Everything is pretty good. I got the Just Dew It with less sugar, and it still tasted like honeydew. Most of the times they usually make it taste like nothing or just milk. Service wise they were quick and there were no issues. Very nice people. If you were to combine a night club with a boba tea spot, Pekoe is your go to spot! It's dark and they play music to hype you up! read more

Pekoe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Still the best tea place in the Bay Area for me. I no longer order drinks from any other place as I always get disappointed. You can taste the tea and it is flavorful. You can adjust sweetness on most drinks. I think Lee's Sandwiches expanded and Pekoe got a little smaller. The lounge vibe is gone now, I hope that doesn't hurt their business. Long time ago they used to have long lines but the market is saturated now. I still like this place a lot. Taro milk tea forever! read more

Pekoe - September 5, 2016 menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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I really like this place. The Pretty in Pink and Southern Peach are my go-to drinks, and they never disappoint. Both are super tasty and refreshing. Service is fast, which is always a plus when you're craving boba. The spot has a nice vibe too, with a comfy indoor seating area and some tables outside if you want to enjoy the fresh air. read more

This pekoe location is clean and quick! We ordered from a kiosk and our drinks came out quickly! We ordered the Pretty in Pink and the TMT with half sweetness. Both drinks were really good and the half sweetness was perfect for us. I like that the drinks, the boba texture and the strawberry jelly! The decor inside was also cute with the hanging butterflies! read more

Pekoe - Interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

ordered the california punch and it taste like straight artificial fruit flavors and syrup! would not recommend!

I really like the winter melon, it's really refreshing I like things on the sweeter side for 100% is perfect for me Only critique is that it cost an $1 for no ice read more

Pekoe - Manly Melons and Angela - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Drinks are okay. They are a bit too sweet for me if you order the drinks as is. Like many tea cafes, you can adjust the sweetness level, ice amount, and toppings. Prices are typical for the Bay Area. The plastic cup covers aren't sealed very securely, so be careful if you're taking the milk tea to go. I have to be prepared to order a few backup drink options because they are sometimes out of what I want. They've gotten my orders mostly right. Sometimes the drinks are a bit off from what I ordered. The music's loud. I like that they're open late. The staff and establishment have been good. read more

Me looking at the older photos on Pekoe's Yelp page. "Oh wow this place looks cool. It's like a club!" Fast foward to me visiting in October after learning that they have remodeled. I got catfished big time. It doesn't have the same uniqueness that is once had and it just feels small inside. The Halloween decorations were cute though. Service wise I wasn't super impressed and it wasn't the most friendly. What I was most underwhelmed by was the drinks too. I ordered the Sugarcoat ($6.50) and the tea tasted odd. Like watered down and just didn't taste right. I tried two other friend's drinks and they were either too sweet or just didn't taste much tea flavor. I was dissappointed in my drink, but the salted cheese foam they use is pretty good. I saw a lot of older reviews loving this store, but maybe things have changed a lot since then because I personally wasn't a fan of the drinks or even the ambiance here. read more

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Nightclub or boba shop? You'll step into Pekoe and be transported! I felt as if I were back in the club with EDM music blasting, this time sipping on boba. I've known about this boba shop for years, but just never made it out. My companion used to frequent here in his college days so suggested we visit just for nostalgia. We came here on a weekend and it was quiet and slow but I can only imagine it's popping at night. The inside of the boba shop reminds me of a club or bar with neon lights, dim lighting, and white sofas. Ordering is simple--menu up front, order, pay, and wait for your number to be called. It didn't take long for us to get our drinks. They serve your traditional teas but are tricked up with various flavors and uncommon but oh-so-cute toppings such as heart jellies! I also love that they're able to do split cups. It's hard to pick and choose looking at their milk teas, fruit teas, and specialty teas. I got a Split Pretty in Pink and Kawaii and my companion got a Split Off the White and Foxy Brown. We got both drinks with half sugar and less ice but they were way too sweet for us. I appreciated that the drinks are made of non-dairy creamer and the amount of toppings included. Pretty in Pink was light on the strawberry and creamy. Kawaii was sweet and forward on the tropical flavor. It was decent but didn't wow either of us. Is this the best boba shop in the Bay? No. But the atmosphere and fun drinks will allure you! Also, where else can you find split cups for a decent price? There are a few Pekoe locations in San Jose but this one is in Evergreen with plenty of free parking in the plaza. I wouldn't go out of my way to come again but am glad we tried it. read more

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Overall, a nice boba spot that has unique offerings compared to many other boba places. "Pretty in Pink" had a bit of an intense jasmine tea flavor I didn't personally enjoy, but maybe those who enjoy that strong flavor would "Foxy Brown" was super good, the spices were perfect and the drink was very sweet, just the way I like it "Sugarcoat" creme brulee tea was super sweet and creamy with a nice sugar top, though not much else is notable about it. I've had more interesting creme brulee boba elsewhere. The split cup option is unique and SUPER good for indecisive people, only con is not being able to have blended drinks in them The prices are reasonable when you see what toppings are typically already included in the drink- better than a lot of other boba spots Service: Staff is helpful, drinks come out at a reasonable time. Ambiance: The inside does seem to be brighter now. it's a nice, albeit small shop with nice lights and decor. read more

It looked like sewer water. The drink didn't even taste like TEA. How is milk, tea + creamer = to the taste of water? The creamer/milk was not even mixed all the WAY. It tastes and looks absolutely watered down. and we had to go buy another drink at another place. read more

Pekoe always has that nice and moody vibe going, and it makes you just want to sit down and chill with the homies. The Mario and Lulychee is my favorite drink there, and it's always good! read more

Pekoe - a plastic cup with a drink in it - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

First time here and had a great experience. Was greeted professionally and the boba thai tea was delicious. I would highly reccomend this place if your in the mood for boba 5 atars read more

Pekoe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Nice little spot in strip mall with a Luckys. They had their spirit showing as they had Halloween decorations up. I love festive places! Tea was good. I'll be back soon. read more

Pekoe - The menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Uniqueness: No more trendy bar scene and no more games playing? Wait Time: [x][x][x][x][ ] Drink Quality: [x][x][x][ ][ ] Service: [x][x][x][ ][ ] Setting: [x][x][ ][ ][ ] Cost: [x][x][x][x][ ] Recommendation: Unfortunately now that the place has slightly dropped in quality, can't really say anything particular but typical milk teas that is more on the sweeter side if anything. Wow, Pekoe has definitely changed over the years since I last stopped by here. The interior seemed a bit emptied out and it didn't give off that club feel it used to have anymore. Drinks on the menu tend to be more on the sweeter side and didn't really see anything particular interesting aside from the sugary flavors offered. Service also felt a bit off too when I went, where it was just 2 girls working and chatting amongst each other and when asking the order, felt a bit rushed off to get it over with. At this point for the state of things there plus the pricing as well, I unfortunately can't find any particular reason anymore to drive this far just to get Pekoes when I now can find better quality drinks close by. No recommendations from me and likely unless for some unknown reason of something interesting popping up, won't be back anytime soon. read more

Pekoe was the first boba spot I ever tried while visiting the Bay Area, and what I liked most about it was the experience! I came with a big group during a not-so-busy weekday night a long while back. We had all ordered different drinks, I think I got the "Life's A Peach". I also tried some of my friends drinks as well. In a general conclusion I thought all the drinks were pretty good, although some were pretty sweet. The coolest part about Pekoe is their interior space. It is similar to that of a night club lounge or a cocktail bar, but for young people going out for boba. Is this the best boba spot in the bay? Probably not, but they are a good option if you're looking to get boba late at night with some friends. read more

Pekoe - Inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I clearly asked for no ice but the man working still put ice in my drink! The survive was bad!

The Ambiance of this place was Very chill and had great Music . prices for both White winter & Lets get high we're great. Especially when the drinks were made perfectly and with high quality ingredients Will definitely come back and chill here! read more

Pekoe - Let's Get High & White Winter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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I don't really go to pekoe these days (I'm team tisane) but I was feeling nostalgic after a pic of my go-to kawaii showed up on my snap memories. This place def isn't what it used to be. Now it's all just a lot of people from out of town and the vibes are gone. I ordered a "golden" on accident and the person taking my order snapped at me and told me it was "foxy brown". I'm going to have to stick with tisane after that. read more

Pekoe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I was in the area and needed a drink. This was the nearest boba spot so I stopped by. The interior is like a nightclub lounge? Drinks were 6.50 and split cups were 7.50 I believe. So a little on the pricier side. I got the mango drink and I barely sat down and it was ready. It took about 30 seconds for my drink. So super fast service. Granted there was no one in at the time but still. Very refreshing on a semi warm day read more

Pekoe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Pekoe is good, just make sure to not get regular sugar/lessen the level (and don't come here too frequently haha)! The interior design is trendy and attracts a lot of local high school and college students. It's perfect for sitting down and talking, but the music does tend to be a little on the loud side. I enjoy getting their half and half drinks to be able to try different flavors of theirs, I wish more boba places offered this! We ended up splitting kawaii and the Foxy and this was more than enough when I split it with two other friends. read more

The drinks here were a bit too sweet for my liking. I got the emerald. It's supposed to be honeydew and lychee. I just don't think these two combos mixed well. The next time I go, I'll definitely try their other flavors. Inside was clean and nice. Service was normal, but it took a while to make. I like that they had many choices and the names are creative. Lol read more

I love Pekoe for the nostalgia -- it used to be a popular hangout spot in high school (large couches, a lounge-like feel) and I loved their speciality drinks. With all the new places that opened up recently, I feel like it just doesn't hit the same... It's still conveniently located and I do love the interior decor, but I feel like their tea quality is a bit inconsistent over the years? I also really miss the video game console they had back in the day, as well as the split cup! Generally, my favorite is the Foxy Brown, with the runner-up being Pretty in Pink -- I usually get a 25% sweetness but that isn't an option here. I feel like picking between 50% and 0% is like picking between something too surgary versus not at all. The crushed ice is also rough -- I have sensitive teeth and feel like I always get a strawful of ice with every sip. I end up having to wait and then get a watered-down drink. Overall, I do visit from time to time since it's close to Evergreen -- that being said, there's other places which I'd rather drive a bit further for. read more

I usually order the foxy brown boba drink but today I got a taro milk tea! Ambience: it is the holidays so they have cute decorations for Christmas and are playing holiday music! Normally it has a club vibe with EDM and hip hop music Service: good! Parking: there's a lot of parking read more

Pekoe - Interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I stopped by Pekoe on a weeknight and thought the drink menu and ambiance was quite unique. The store is situated in a plaza with plenty of parking. Service was friendly, but it took some time for the drink to be ready. Pekoe has a nightclub-type ambiance with dark mood lighting and rather loud music. I probably would not pick Pekoe to be a place to sit and have a conversation, but the atmosphere would be appropriate for a different type of night. I bought the "Let's Get High," which has roasted oolong milk tea with grass and coffee jellies. There was a sizable portion of toppings in the drink, and they had a good texture. The drink itself was on the sweeter side, so I recommend adjusting the sweetness on the lighter side. Also, the tea flavor was on the weaker side. read more

Pekoe - Let's Get High - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Stopped by here last night after dinner. Based on the yelp photos, the place looked pretty big but when we got there it was smaller than we thought. If you like the lounge vibe with loud music, this is the place to be at. We were able to place our order right away and our drinks came out immediately. Do they have 10 people working in the back because we noticed every order placed, the drinks came out super fast! We got the foxy brown and pretty in pink. Both drinks are great! We will definitely be back, but just to go since it was a bit loud for us to be able to enjoy talking to friends. read more

Pekoe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Came here to try the split cup boba but unfortunately they were out of the cup sizes. So instead I ordered the pretty in pink (jasmine milk tea infused with strawberry and has cute heart shaped jellies and boba). It was tasty but should have gotten this in regular sweetness as the half sweetness was a bit lighter in taste. Interesting atmosphere with the white club ish lounge chairs that was situated really close to the counter. Not exactly a good spot to sit around for long as the shop was small and felt packed whenever new customers come in. read more

Came for a nostalgic trip to pekoe. They did remodel recently so the inside looks way smaller and less places to sit. The cashier seemed to be talking to her friend for a good amount of time before attending to the people in line. read more

Their bathroom is alway's "out of service" due to a pluming issue. The workers claim the bathroom does not work every time I stop by to purchase a boba. It's really annoying as a bathroom is something mandatory in any food / drink establishment. ESPECIALLY a drink establishment. The last time I came on 7-18-2024 the worker claimed it was out of service until he realized I really needed to use it, he opened it & it was working perfectly fine. It seem's to be as they are trying to keep it for themselves as a "employee bathroom." Pekoe makes enough money to build them a bathroom if they really want it for themselves. The worker's name is Shelly, I visit today 1/23/2025 and i'm very dissatisfied with experience. read more

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