Overall: still 4.5 stars. My last review here was 3 years ago! I've been here many times since then. Bout time to update. Parking: still plenty in back of store. Price: Current buy 2, get 1 deal 4/21 - 4/22/26. There were also signs for daily specials and enter your phone number for points... nice deals! Of course I could always use more boba per cup but texture is chewy and sweet, yummy. My Thai tea and Honey Milk Black Tea were fine. Debating whether to stop by tomorrow for other flavors... so many to choose from. One thing being that this was close to UCR, the college students were probably enjoying the music but was a teeny bit too loud for elderly me. Lol. read more

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First time at this R&B tea location and was impressed! They have specials for each day of the week, and the special for Monday was a free topping for a large milk tea. One thing to note is that the large here is LARGE. It ended up being $9 for a 32 oz cup which we found to be pretty reasonable. We got the house milk tea and it was pretty good. A solid classic milk tea flavor and the boba was really soft and chewy. Recommend going light sweetness since we found 30 percent to be already pretty sweet. Service was good and our drinks came out in a few minutes. The boba shop is also nicely decorated with some board games, cherry blossom decor and stuffed animals. A good spot for some boba close to UCR! read more

R&B Tea - House Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Service was terribly slow today. It took over 45 minutes to make two drinks. There were only 2 customers waiting including myself. After 30+ minutes the person who placed an order before me had to cancel because it took so long. Drinks were average but service was sooooooooooo slow. read more

Came here with my daughters for the Hello Kitty meet and greet event. Boba was great with an easy ordering kiosk service. Customer service was great as well. One of my daughters didn't like her initial choice and they were able to accommodate by making another drink of choice. Busy crowd at the time we went but they were still attentive to the customers needs. Great ambiance and family friendly too. read more

R&B Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

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First time visiting this location. Limited free parking in back. Along a strip of shops, a little questionable area but cute interior. There's so many choices for teas & toppings. Blended, iced, or extra large. Order at the kiosks next to the claw machines or at the front register. Little cozy sections to enjoy some tea with a friend. I ordered the same tea I've tried at other locations. This one seemed not as up to par flavor wise. Tasted like a different drink but still got the job done of quenching a thirst. read more

R&B Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

First time at this location and the drinks are AMAZING ! You can really taste the quality and care in every sip. The flavors are well-balanced, and everything tastes super fresh. Not too sweet like other boba places that I have been to. The staff were so friendly, welcoming, and patient, which made the whole experience even better. But what I loved the most is the setup and decoration. Beautifully designed with such a lovely vibe -- perfect for hanging out or snapping cute photos Definitely one of my new favorite spots. Highly recommend checking it out if you love boba! read more

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Raw Xiu Mai Came in on monday 23rd around 8pm or so. Ordered a Hokkaido Milk Tea with boba. Milk tea was average and I could still taste the tea and would give it alone a 7.8/10 but the boba was old and was not chewy, it has that mush from sitting in the boba pot for too long. Ordered a bao bun and reheated it to eat and it was fine However when I heated up the xiu mai, the pork inside was still raw and I started dissecting the other pieces to see if it was raw as I had to spit the entire piece of xiu mai out and I'm not sure how you guys reheat this or make it back there but this should have never been raw. Xiu mai cooked should not be THIS pink. Will not be returning with this poor food prep, I could have seriously gotten food poisoning or an upset stomach. read more

R&B Tea - Raw Xiuema - Bubble Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

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Updated Review: Since my original review, the owner responded on Yelp, kindly offering to remake the drinks, which we really appreciated. Update 1 - May 15, 2025: We returned to redeem the remake offer. The same girl who had made our drinks previously was working and kindly apologized. She remade the drink perfectly, just like the first time. Despite needing to return, I left happy! (: Update 2 - July 25-26, 2025: I tried their BOGO matcha promo and ordered the Matcha Cloud (coconut juice with matcha foam) and a $1 Jasmine Green Milk Tea. Both were amazing. The Matcha Cloud was sweet and refreshing, with creamy matcha foam that wasn't too overpowering. The Jasmine Milk Tea (0% sugar, no ice) was floral and strong, exactly my taste, especially with no added sweetener. Encouraged by this, I went back the next day (July 26), but my friend and I received incorrectly made Matcha Clouds, darker in color, not creamy at all, and completely different in taste. I politely asked for a remake, and the staff were very understanding and kind. They remade the drinks, which were much better the second time. Overall: I really enjoy the drinks at R&B Tea. Especially the CocoTwist, Matcha Cloud, Jasmine Green Milk Tea, and their Peach Yakult. However, consistency has been a recurring issue across a couple of visits. The team has always been kind and responsive, which I truly appreciate, but I hope quality control improves so customers don't have to worry about whether or not their drink will taste the same each time. Looking forward to coming back again! (: read more

R&B Tea - Matcha Cloud, Jasmine Green Milk Tea (No Ice) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

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Best boba I've had in a long time and with such a welcoming atmosphere i will certainly come again! read more

R&B Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Pretty solid boba spot! I would say they are rated higher than most and have a lot of creative drinks. However, tea quality is not the best. I also noticed that their drinks are very sweet and rely on sugar a lot for flavor. It does have a few okay items on their menu but for the most part i wouldn't say it's exceptional. read more

My son loves to come here for the boba. The set up is very cute. Parking is in the back and easy to access. read more

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I recently visited this milk tea shop and had such a great experience! The drinks were fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced -- not overly sweet, which I really appreciate. You can really taste the quality of the tea, and the boba was soft and chewy just the way it should be. read more

R&B Tea - Brown Sugar Boba Milk (Boba Included)Strawberry Matcha Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Came in for some late night coffee beverages and customer service was amazing ! They are so sweet & their drinks are delicious. We tried their sweetheart brew & love latte valentines special and both were so good ! They also have cute little board games to play while u sip & the ambience & decorations are adorable. Definitely will be back & recommend this place :) read more

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Cute place that recently added more food menu items I have to come back to try. Solid drinks as well but one complaint I had was for the icy drinks the little plastic lid tries to do too much and be cute and ended up spilling all over my car. Like just have a sealed lid or have something better fitting cuz it ended up being a huge mess! read more

First time being here. Love this place. George was very helpful, friendly, and so kind. Very accommodating to all my questions. I was craving for something chocolaty with coffee ... He recommended the coffee stormy or the love latte (which is not on the menu, usually during valentines). So I got both since I was curious. To my surprise they were both delicious! So happy George recommended these two. Exactly what I needed for work. This will be my new fave boba place. Came during happy hour, so buy 1 get 1 1/2 off. Sweet deal. Thank you George! Best of luck with your upcoming program. read more

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Best Boba Tea Shop in Riverside California it is very good and flavorful! Workers are very kind and put love and care into every drink. I will certainly come soon again to enjoy and share this with my friends and family for sure! read more

It's a cute little place to grab a tea. They have a few seats and a great selection of drinks and snacks. read more

R&B Tea - Dragon Fruit Mango Lemonade - Bubble Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Tasted good but they take for ever to give you your order not worth the wait honestly

I come here often after a long day of class and I really got to say I enjoy sitting here with good a/c and my cold drink. I'll be a regular and definitely love the oreo taro slush, my all time fav. Service is good, all the workers are super compliant and friendly to any adjustment. read more

My friend and I decided to take advantage of their happy hour (Monday through Wednesday 11 AM - 1 PM) where you can take advantage of their BOGO 50% deal. The interior is very clean, chairs are comfortable, and it's a great place to study. I loved all the natural lighting. They even provide free printing for customers! The wifi was a bit unstable at first, but was overall okay for the rest of our time there. The pack entrance is very cute and when you come in you can either order from a kiosk or with one of the employees. Ordering through the kiosk was super convenient, and you receive a text once your order has been confirmed and prepared. - Dragon fruit mango green tea, 30% ice, no added sugar, with aloe vera: I'm more of a milk tea gal but decided to try something different especially because of how pretty the drink looked. This was REALLY refreshing, and with no added sugar, it had the perfect amount of natural sweetness. The aloe vera topping paired nicely. I would definitely order this again! - Devil's booster, 50% ice, no added sugar, with lychee jelly: Even with no added sugar, this tea was naturally sweet because of all the fruit. I think it must be some kind of citrus green tea, but it was really refreshing. We waited for our drinks for a bit, but they had just opened so were probably just prepping and they apologized for the wait. They were really friendly and I overhead the staff patiently explaining what boba was to several customers who were trying boba for the first time. Prices are pretty standard. Will definitely be back! read more

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This place has the best thai tea stormy with boba ! This spot is my favorite They also have a cute set up ! read more

Got the watermelon stormy with cheese on accident but James came through and remade it without cheese, its really good! Thank you! read more

R&B Tea - Watermelon stormy - Bubble Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Came in when they're a bit busy. Only saw one person behind the counter but got my drinks pretty quick. Staff is always friendly no matter how busy it gets. I got the Oreo taro stormy with boba and it's really good! I recommend all of the stormy drinks. read more

R&B Tea - Mango green tea w aloe vera, Passion fruit green tea aloe vera w boba, Wintermelon Green Milk Tea w boba, Oreo Taro Stormy w boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

This place was very close to our airbnb. Our drinks were very delicious. First day I got the kumauat lemon tea and went back the next day for the mango stormy. Yummy drinks. The owner was so nice to let us try the dim sum. 10 out of 10 The shop is so cute with the velvet chairs and flowers. Looks like a nice place to study thanks George and James for the great service and the Playlist read more

Unique flavors and amazing service! Cute interior too. Very well thought out store. I would come back. read more

R&B Tea - Candy milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

I come here often and the flavor of the drinks are good. Unfortunately the boba is a hit or a miss. On good days, it's fresh and melts in your mouth. On bad days it's like they serve you the boba from the day before . It's hard like a rock with no flavor.. came here on a Sunday and was very disappointed. Paid $17 for two drinks and boba was stale and not fresh..either old boba from the day before or they didn't cook the boba long enough. They are charging almost $1 now to add boba to your drink, the least they can do is make sure the quality is there. read more

I've been to R&B Tea many times in the past however my past visit was phenomenal. I'm a simple guy, so I always order the Thai Tea however this time I had the pleasure of some guy named Brandon taking my order. Vibes were up and this dude brings the most energy to the cash register. I kept thinking to myself how is this guy so happy at 3pm on a Tuesday. I digress, but when I finally got my drink I was astounded at how well made it was. This Brandon guy really knows his stuff and had to have put some kind of secret ingredient in my drink because it was so delicious. Anyways 10/10 would recommend. read more

For staters, I had to show my support. Alright let's get into it! Prices are extremely reasonable. Brown Sugar Boba Milk 70% sweet (w/o the boba...lol don't judge me) - $5.75 Review: Do not judge me I love boba without the boba...yes it's just a dazzled tea. Anywho! I enjoyed the flavor with each sip. I would probably try 50% sweet next time. Mangonada - $5.95 Review: My sister enjoyed it, but not as much as she enjoyed my drink and waffle. This was her first time having a mangonada. I loved it! Service: Have patience! since the young man was training . He burnt the first waffle, but he was kind enough to not give it to us and make another one. I love the way the decor on this inside. Extremely cute and worth taking photos in. (I was in a rush and didn't get a photo). read more

R&B Tea - Brown Sugar Boba Milk - Bubble Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

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I visited this location on three separate occasions and tried a different drink each time. On my first visit, I ordered the Jasmine green tea--it was sweet and tasted great. During my second visit, I tried the butterfly pea drink. When I asked about it, one of the employees wasn't able to clearly explain what it was and simply said it was made with lemonade. However, it tasted almost identical to the Jasmine green tea, and I couldn't tell the difference. On my third visit, I ordered a hot coffee, but it was only filled about 3/4th of the way. While I understand that some coffee or boba shops may leave a bit of space at the top, this serving was noticeably underfilled--about 25% of the cup was empty (a little over an inch below the rim). The atmosphere was nice and clean. read more

This was surprisingly good given the kinda shady area this was in. There's trash all over the plaza with some homeless people lurking around and you have to enter from the back so make sure to park around when you enter the parking lot. I got a oolong black tea with a cream top for around $6... I mean it's kinda pricey but sadly it's now the average for a drink. It was good and had a strong tea flavor that I enjoyed. I gave my drink a good mix and was on my way. I really enjoyed the type of ice that provide. It's the crushed ice kind that you can just bite into. read more

R&B Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

I love this place! They are always so friendly, I get the same drink all the time. The cafe is super cute, the music usually isn't too loud. But the issue is the consistency. I order the same thing all the time (Honey black milk tea) and every time I get it tastes different. I order it the same way too, each time I get honey black milk tea 70% sugar. One day I'll come in and it'll be very bitter, and then next time it'll be super sweet, and another time it'll be just perfect not too sweet and not too bitter. I had it remade once, only once, and it was then too sweet. Over all though, I like this place. It's my go to and the workers are always so nice! read more

What a great find! Lots of variety of drink options with add-ons. You are greeted by friendly staff that are there to help you find an old favorite or try a new love. You order and pay at a kiosk. They are several there. No cash. Tip is prompted and can be customized. The service is quick. Now for the drink.... Flavorful, cool, refreshing and the boba was excellent! I tried their double boba and was very pleased I'll be back to try something new next time. Yes, there will be a next time. read more

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You may only order on a kiosk. There is no one to ask questions. It feels very unwelcoming. I usually opt out of using kiosk because I feel it takes a lot longer. At the end of payment it asks if you want to add tip, for what no one took my order or even greeted me. I will not be back to this location. read more

The boba itself was soft and chewy which was good. I had the milk tea and I was not satisfied with the taste. It was a bit bland yet too milky at the same time. The taste just wasn't quite there for me. I did like that they had a lot of food options though! I'll have to try something next time. read more

Walking in, I wish the store was more decorated or had a cohesive interior plan. I think it could be a lot more appealing. Giant menu where I noticed the range of prices. Some blended drinks were almost seven dollars and the milk tea prices varied by flavor which is different than other places I've been to. The Hawaii Fruit Tea was definitely the best out of the three we purchased. There's giant chunks of watermelon in it, it's not overly sweet and pretty refreshing. The Lychee Green Tea was too bitter and didn't taste like lychee. Had a tea grainy feel. The Mango Matcha Latte was the absolute worst. No mango taste at all. Chunks of unmixed matcha at bottom which didn't mix after shaking. Very bitter and undrinkable. Nice staff though, but wouldn't recommend. read more

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Great teas. Extremely expensive for a boba joint at over $9 per drink with toppings. Save your money and go to any of the other places within a mile, the quality is the same. read more

This place used to be xero boba and now it is called R &B tea. It's not the same but pretty similar. Our order: OREO TARO stormy with boba - the best drink we ordered imo. STRAWBERRY stormy - the strawberry was more tart than sweet so I'll skip out on this next time TARO stormy - yummy but the oreo version was better. MANGO stormy - I don't remember it but my husband enjoyed it. CEREAL MILK - the worst drink ever. It was very weird. It did remind me of cereal because of the soggy cereal pieces but the milk part of it I really didn't like. It didn't taste like milk. I couldn't figure out what the taste was.. BROWN SUGAR BOBA - can't go wrong with this classic. Delicious if you like boba and sweet brown sugar We also got 3 of the drinks as a combo and it came with a small box with half fries and half popcorn chicken. We prefer buying the full size order of popcorn chicken (although it was just okay tasting and more spicy than tasty) and get the HOT CHEETOS NACHOS FRIES that was really delicious. read more

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Stopping in for the first time, I had a Strawberry Stormy. It was too sweet for my liking and tasted like a melted creamsicle. Also, for the price, I found it to be a little bit expensive in my opinion. Unless the person you're with is paying for it, then it's good enough. Something added in the drink, if I'm not mistaken is called, "cheese foam." This ingredient creates a creamy texture to the drink and adds for a smooth taste with every sip. I can't say that I'm fan or not a fan of this ingredient. Every time I've had cheese foam in a drink, my taste buds don't know how to react. My friends chose the Taro Stormy and Mango Stormy I have to admit the cup is cute. Reusable for another drink, it makes a great cup if you take it home. With a slip grip, it's almost feels nonslip. I compare this to the plastic Starbucks reusable cups but slightly lighter in weight. The place looks dingy. From the color scheme to the flooring, I find it hard to believe they were okay with its grand opening. To me, presentation is the second half of something you're trying to sell, if not the first thing to lure people in. Outside, the building is perfect, as the retail flat is very modern, but it's when you walk in, I feel like the place needs help on the inside or a redesign. read more

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Good, Service, Ambiance. It's all GREAT!!! The boba is SOOO good and the ingredients are so boom. read more

R&B Tea - Delicious Mango Stormy, 30% Sweet, Boba, Cheese Cream - Bubble Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

I got the Taro Storm and it was decent! My only complaint is that the lid wasn't the best for this drink and it leaked all over my car. I haMaybe change the lid type for these drinks next time :) update: 4/20 i had ordered popcorn chicken and jasmine green tea through grub hub! the drink was very good and flavorful, and the chicken was very yummy i wish the portion of the chicken was a little more though for what i paid for read more

R&B Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Riverside, California