One of my favorite boba places on the Ave since they opened!! Always consistent quality in terms of…read moremilk tea and the boba itself! Highly recommend the grapefruit fruit drink and of course their iconic boba milk tea!

I got the sunright milk tea and it was delicious, the tapioca also had the perfect texture. It's so…read moreconvenient to stop here as well after I grocery shop at Trader Joe's. This is the first time in a couple years that I've gone here and I will definitely be coming back more often. Next time I want to try the newly released fragrant oolong tea!

I'm very picky with tea because a lot of the places in Seattle overbrew/underbrew their tea! I got…read morethe jasmine tea with osthmantus jelly and was really impressed with my drink. My friend got the lychee drink and loved his. In the store, the staff were nice and there was seating, which is pretty rare.

Delicious as always! I got the original milk tea, 50% sweet, whole milk with honey pearls. The milk…read morereally helps temper the bitterness of the tea (along with the sugar, haha) but the astringency of the tea is there along with the malty flavor of the tea. The boba is the perfect chewy texture - not too hard or too soft. I did not try any of their sandwiches (there's so many other yummy options near by!) but it seems like they were selling at a decent clip. If I had to identify a weakness, it would be that a lot of times it seems like they have supply chain issues. They did not have lactose-free milk when I visited the past few times. I hope they work things out! I would have purchased two drinks if I could have substituted the dairy for lactose free.

Very quick to get boba and located on the side of the Ave closer to my class…read more Ordering was done on the tablet and got my drink quick. Tasted good but I wish there was regular boba.

Very similar to Molly tea, I first tried Chayan in Vancouver, BC so I was thrilled when I learned…read morethat Chayan opened so close to where I work. I've tried a good amount of their menu, and will occasionally get the seasonal items like peach. Though I always revisit my favorites, which are the da hong pao tea frappe, the jasmine green milk tea, and the matcha green tea varieties. If you get the frappe, they top the whip cream to serve. Wait time can vary but generally it's about 5-10 mins to get your drink. There are some tables and seating but most people tend to grab n go.

tried this when i stopped by for a yelp event next door and im so glad i did! i have been craving a…read morecertain mochi topping i had in china, and yan tea has it! they have a whole bunch of really unique toppings that ive never seen anywhere else in local boba shops. i got the green milk tea with milk mochi and it was perfect, the milk tea at 80% sweet was not too sweet, and the milk mochi paired perfectly with the milk tea, was almost snack like. price is pretty avg for boba nowadays, so wasn't cheap but wasn't over $10. everything is contactless here, and they make drinks pretty quick, was ready in less than 5 minutes! seating is a little sparse, theres a row of booth seats against the wall and a community table that they share with nom nom, not the most cozy but will do for a quick eat/hang out.

I got the peach yogurt drink with peach jelly. You order at a kiosk by the cash wrap. Ordering…read moreprocess is straightforward, but I wish they added descriptions of what each drink is like because they only list the name of the drink and you have to take a guess what it is like from the name and the picture. Similar to nom nom sando order station, there is no staff manning the cash wrap (staff was in the back preparing orders), so it was hard to get her attention and ask about the drinks. Drink was pretty good. I added milk mochi because I was curious, but I regret it. Mochi just tasted like flavorless pieces of gluten and it got in the way of the drink too much. I recommend getting the peach yogurt drink as is.

Their iced drinks are not my favorite but I loove their hot teas and highly recommend them if you…read moreenjoy warm comforting drinks. They let you adjust sweetness, add creamer, and such. The flavors are so unique and most of the time they taste pretty accurate. They have specials and change frequently! They get really busy in the evenings, from my experience but afternoons are surprisingly empty, 1-4PM, I'm not sure about mornings or weekends though. The cafe is so cozy and offer free wifi to study and do homework, they don't have plugs so come fully charged.

It's so relaxing in here. Quiet and smooth music and charming server. Great place to work, solo or…read morebring a date for an intimate setting. The iced lavender earl grey tea is very floral with a heavy lavender aroma. I did not adjust the sweetness and it's not too sweet at all. I think it tastes delicious if you like lavender and earl grey. It's a great light drink after a heavy meal of spicy noodles next door haha. This place is definitely for tea fanatics and they offer a wide range of tea flavors.

A custom boba drink shop that has a wide variety of options for drink mix and toppings! Absolutely…read moreshould be tried at least once, and you can taste test all of their drinks (except their specialty drinks that are made by the barista). You are able to mix and match toppings and teas. There are also slush options if you prefer a smoothie vibe! 5/5 - Regular Drink - Mix and matched tiger milk tea, black milk tea, and oolong milk tea with boba and lychee jelly. Sweet but not overbearing and super delicious!

Shockingly, I have not taken the time to leave thoughts here. I was starting school when Boba Up…read morewas being built and had an extremely brief chat with the owner in 2018 as I inquired about the shop and concept. Honestly, they have a pretty mediocre reputation among Asians who are familiar with boba, but I'd say Boba Up is good for what it offers (overly sweet dessert). Perhaps a decent entry to assimilate into boba before venturing into the more authentic spots. To quickly get the cons out of the way, quality isn't super high and price started out lower than others but have been steadily increasing to match or surpass other boba spots. Sweetness cannot be lowered and by default, it's pretty high. Toppings can get stale (particularly the boba) as it's left out and not always fresh. They also supposedly offer a free birthday drink but it's almost impossible to redeem (eventually after over 5 minutes, might as well buy a drink - my friend just recently had this dilemma). For a quick list of pros, they are one of the closest options for boba near UW campus, they have the best opening flexibility (open later than every other spot), and obviously variety so there's almost something for everyone. Come here for sugar, desserty drinks, the customization of toppings, or just a refreshment. Don't come here expecting strong authentic tea. Decent amount of seating with board games available, so stay for the vibes. An occasional visit for me when I'm in the mood, but realistically not the best boba experience.

Stopped by Yi Feng at University Village and ordered the lychee sago with aiyu jelly. I loved how…read morechewy and snacky the drink was, with the sago and aiyu jelly making it feel more like a little dessert than just a drink. The shop itself is very roomy with plenty of seating, so it's a nice spot to hang out for a bit. They even have board games, which makes it feel more fun if you're coming with friends. Service was overall fast and convenient. You order through a kiosk, and my drink came out within minutes. Overall, a solid boba spot in U Village.

Yi Fang is a Taiwanese tea that is famous and traditional. They know for their black sugar boba…read moretea. Their tea has a fragrance smell of tea. Today I have the pink guava slush with Aiyi jelly. This tea slush is good. I love the drink. Great with spicy food.

I've always put Bobalust in the dessert section rather than boba or tea because in my opinion they…read morereally cater to a younger audience that wants excessive sweets. No different here. That being said, it's an alright spot for sweet fruit teas or smoothie blends, as a dessert option. I tried to order 30% sweetness and I guess they don't support that. I don't remember other stores but sounds right, as their less sugar is 50%. Store is huge and spacious, but hard to work in because they blast music. There's also no real self service which can be a hindrance. Napkins, straws, other supplemental items are not available upfront. Service here was extremely transactional. I imagine they hire college students so that's nice, but training is lacking. Lack of warmth and comfort. Made me not even want to stay or ask for anything, so also no idea if wifi is available to the public. Password is not written anywhere. Restrooms not available. Underwhelming overall. Wintermelon Milk Tea - they got the wintermelon taste down, it's just excessively sweet. Good in a pinch or for a refresher. I will say their cup sizes are large, which perhaps makes it similar to the super sweet drinks at some coffee chains.

Seattle-Area Boba Shop Review #107…read more I've visited the BobaLust in Lynnwood before and was not impressed. I decided to give them another try, this time at the U District location. Bobalust opens up pretty late for a boba shop - most places start at noon or earlier, but for some reason BobaLust opens at 1PM. This particular location is depressingly dark inside with black painted walls and dark decor. That's a really interesting aesthetic choice (and not my favorite). OG Milk Tea, 50% Sweet, 50% Ice w/ Honey Boba ($6.50) - This tea has a strange harsh artificial taste. It's cloyingly sweet and tastes of a very overwhelming kind of flowery and fruity flavor. It doesn't seem to be from the tea and instead may be from either creamer or sweetener. It's overpowering, making the drink very difficult to sip on for my tastes. On top of this strange flavor is a heavy non dairy creamer aroma. It's added in such high quantities that the drink is thickened to almost a cream-like consistency, and has a slight bit of grittiness on the tongue. Even at 50% ice, there's a ton of ice in this drink. After drinking a bit, I went home and added in around 6 ounces of English Breakfast tea and it tempered things down enough to be pleasant. The boba isn't great either. They claim it's honey boba but while the pearls are very heavily sweetened in marinade, I can't detect any honey aroma whatsoever. The texture of the pearls are firm and almost gummy rather than being soft, chewy, and bouncy. Milk Tea Rating: 2/5 Boba Rating: 2/5 I'm still not impressed with this chain. There are way better options in the area for basic milk tea and boba. BobaLust remains in my bottom five boba shops in the Greater Seattle Area out of approximately 100 shops. Bathrooms - One mixed gender bathroom with two stalls.