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    Pekoe

    4.1 (2.5k reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Menu 1/3
    Stacy S.

    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!

    Alyssa S.

    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.

    Patricia J.

    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

    11-14-24. Jolly Rancher
    Lloyd C.

    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.

    Eric P.

    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!

    September 5, 2016 menu
    Ally W.

    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!

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    Le T.

    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!

    Manly Melons and Angela
    Steve D.

    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

    Halloween Interior Decor
    Alden C.

    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.

    Split Pretty in Pink and Kawaii and Split Off the White and Foxy Brown
    Kyra K.

    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.

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    Super fast service and the drinks are so yummy & customizable. Great boba/pearl options!

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    Great taste. Quick service. Nice place to hangout and multiple flavors to choose from.

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    I like the ambiance of Pekoe, and they are pretty fast with the drinks whenever I order.

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    I went here a few days ago for the first time and thought it was a little pricey but the drinks are very good!

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    Can you request tea with no sugar or sweetener added? Just plain tea?

    Yes!

    Are there any kids friendly (non-caffeinated) options?

    there is the jolly rancher option that has no caffeine

    Do they have drinks without caffeine?

    yes! they have plenty of non caffeinated fruit teas

    Anyone know what time they close on the weekends?

    Midnight!

    Does pekoe have gift cards?

    Yes!

    Do they have a reward program?

    Yes they do! Ask them to sign you up with your phone number!!

    So I bought a drink which was in a lightbulb shape, but is there any benefits from it when you bring it in or is it just for the looks?

    It is just the look and a gimmick to get you to pay more 😆

    Can I call in advance to make larger orders?

    Yes you can! They will only accept it if the order is larger then 10 drinks. If not they'll ask you to come in and order!

    2k reviews! What's their specialty drink?

    Pretty in pink or foxy brown

    How many oz is each cup?

    24 oz

    Is Pekoe open on New Year's day? If so, what are the hours?

    Yes. Normal hours. 11am- midnight

    Do they charge more if you do half and half?

    If you split cups I believe it's $1 more

    Out of the following, which is better to drink after a performance? - pretty in pink - yellow mango…

    Uhh I don't think milk tea is the best thing to drink after exercising lol ... wouldn't water, electrolyte drinks, coconut be best?

    Are there any vegan options?

    Yes' most drinks are dairy free!

    Which drinks include the changing light in it?

    Drinks where the light will shine through the drink, preferably fruit teas rather than milk teas!

    Is Let's Get High sold out for awhile? My friends and I always go on Sundays and you guys never have it the past 3-4 weeks :(

    Hi, yes it was sold out due to the high demand but we now have it back:-)

    Do you use fresh taro or powder?

    The menu says taro purée with fresh taro bits

    Hello dud you guys Brew milktea there or you make from home and bring it out?

    Hello. We brew at the store.

    Does Pekoe sell gift cards?

    Yes!

    Does pekoe sell dragons breath ice cream?

    No

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