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    Rooster Tea - Costa Mesa

    4.3 (146 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
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    Carissa A.

    This cute little boba shop was right next to Perspire Sauna Studio where I attended a Yelp Elite event. I decided to pop in for a drink to cool down. The place is small but cute. It's in a strip mall with lots of other businesses so parking can be tough. The girl at the register was informative and gave me descriptions of the drinks on their menu. I ended up with a mango type smoothie with boba. The drink was ok. The mango flavor tasted very artificial. The boba was soft and had good consistency. Overall, the place is cute and vibes but the drink was just ok.

    Mango Hibiscus Tea with boba
    Melanie G.

    Went on a Sunday evening around 5 and it wasn't busy! Worker was pretty helpful and drinks came out quick! I got the mango hibiscus tea with honey boba. I like that they have this flavor because I've never seen it anywhere else! It was a good even mix of fresh mango flavor/juice and hibiscus tea. The hibiscus part was a little too sweet so I'd get lower sweetness if that was an option next time. The honey boba was pretty fresh and chewy. I tried a sip of their peach tea too and I liked it because the tea flavor balanced out the sweetness better. Would come back and get the same or try something different!

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    Amy P.

    I was craving for a brown sugar boba milk drink and found Rooster Tea on Yelp while in the area. Stopped by on a Saturday afternoon - it was pretty empty inside with only one person ahead in line. Drinks were quickly delivered upon ordering (~3 minutes). 17 oz Tiger Sweet Milk Boba ($5.45): I asked to adjust sweetness level and was told they could include less brown sugar around the perimeter of the drink. The drink ended up still being incredibly sweet and some of the boba was tender while others had a bit of a hard center. Very disappointing. 17 oz Taro Slush ($5.15): All powder only with no fresh taro, drink was very watered down with just a hint of taro flavor. Overall, not a tea shop I would visit again as the ingredients did not seem as fresh as other boba shops.

    Trina D.

    My cousins and I decided to go to a boba tea shop after going to afternoon tea. I don't care what you think, it's different. I opted for the Hokkaido Milk tea with egg pudding and whole milk, less sweet because the pudding is sweet. My drink came out in a few minutes and it was good. The sweetness was still a bit sweet but I liked it. It's interesting that they use non-dairy for their drinks and charge extra for cow's milk. Glad to see they have the option I guess. I can see how parking in this tiny lot can get crazy but we went when there was a lull in activity on a Sunday afternoon. Service was good and they had some spots to sit which we took advantage of.

    Strawberry Matcha Milk Tea with Oreo
    Sam R.

    Staff was welcoming and asked if they can give recommendations. Cozy vibes with nice RnB music. Drink was .

    Ashley S.

    Great service, super friendly staff! The drink was pretty good too, would definitely stop by and try something else if I'm in the area! I had to stop by for my "30 before 30" challenge to go to 30 animal themed tea/boba places before i turn 30, because look at that rooster!

    Mango Matcha latte 24oz
    Valerie N.

    Whenever I step into this store, it always reminds me of the beach! I love how chewy their boba is here and the drinks are always consistently made. I love their exclusive flavors too, back when they had blueberry matcha!! The mango matcha is always my go to. The matcha isn't the best, but it's pretty good as a tea drink and the fruits taste fresh! The drinks were made quickly and the servers were friendly. I love how this place has outlets near the seats and lovely decor!

    Hope W.

    I happened to be in the area today and decided to try out this location. I ordered the mango hibiscus drink and was really impressed. It tasted fresh, fruity, and refreshing, with small chunks of mango that added a nice touch. The boba was perfectly chewy, just the way I like it! The staff was friendly and helpful, and the overall vibe of the shop was cozy and welcoming. They also have the lunar new year decorations up which make the shop even more festive.

    Mango slush!
    Mei W.

    Dropped by with some friends & our kids all ordered their slushy boba. :) Lots of flavors to choose from with very friendly service!

    Cream Slush with lychee jelly and a Mango/Passion fruit Slush
    Addie I.

    I absolutely love Rooster! It is one of the best places to go, especially in the summer because their drinks are so refreshing! They have an extremely wide selection of different types and flavors of drinks so there is something for everyone! All the staff at Rooster are incredibly kind and thoughtful! They will let you try the different toppings and teas and they are more than happy to help you figure out what you want. Rooster Tea is a great place to hang out with friends because it is very well decorated and has an inviting bright and colorful ambiance. It is also always outstandingly clean and a great quick stop because it never takes more than five minutes to get your drink!

    Jasmine milk tea with boba, Strawberry Kiwi Green Tea
    Amber C.

    This place is in a quiet little shopping center. The inside was clean and decorated nicely. I like that there was cool art on the wall to take a photo with. I got the Jazmine milk tea less sweet with boba and enjoyed it. My friend also enjoyed their drink. I can't complain.

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    The server was super nice and gave me recommendations and even a sample of cheese foam. Their matcha was also delicious.

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