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    3.1 (18 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Crab ball
    Jo P.

    It's standard boba spot next to campus. The wait is sometimes random as I've ordered prior and people after me will get their drinks first. I asked for not spicy on my crab balls and it came out spicy - not a big deal but why have option if not going to follow. I did not ask to remake because I had already been waiting. Seating is also hit or miss depending on peak times. Music is decent.

    Matcha Affogato
    Yeebing T.

    Was surprised to see that the Gong Cha here was replaced with a new place and was curious over how it'd be, so I thought I'd give it a try. Ambiance-wise they're relatively similar, outside of some changes to get rid of the Gong Cha mentions. The menu is a little small in variety, with a special section for matcha drinks. I got a small Matcha Affogato, which was light in flavor and came in a small cup that was worth around six dollars. The Matcha unfortunately isn't very strong, but the drink was alright regardless. The service is relatively standard - you order on the kiosk and the barista makes the drink for you before placing it on the counter as they call out your order number. Pretty similar to the Gong Cha. Overall, an okay replacement. I suppose it's nice to have some variety here, but I don't see myself returning to this place anytime soon. Maybe one of their other drinks would be better, but I won't be sticking around to find out.

    Ethan B.

    This has become our go-to boba spot and it never disappoints. The drinks are refreshing and made with high-quality ingredients--the sunset beach is a favorite with the perfect balance of sweet and fresh. Matcha and milk tea are also great, and the boba stays nicely chewy. The shop is clean, modern, and efficient even when busy. Online ordering is convenient for avoiding long lines, and they handle group orders well. Highly recommend.

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    Olive M.

    Delicious refreshing teas! However, there was only one person working and she seemed so stressed! The business owners should really staff more appropriately so there's not so much burden on one person.

    Peach tea

    Came here with my boyfriend this afternoon. We were walking around looking for something to drink and found this place. I ordered my peach tea, and my boyfriend got a brown sugar boba. And omg, they were both really good. I'm a fan of sweet, so the level of sweetness here was perfect for me. My peach tea tasted fresh, and there was actually peach in it. It was just so good. And my friend's drink was also great. It wasn't too sweet, the boba was soft and chewy, and the milk was just creamy. We both loved the drinks. The service here was also quick and friendly. Definitely coming back. Highly recommend.

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    Boba is ok, service is good but the AI ads suck. You're right next to a college hire a designer and support artists!

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    Longish wait time and small portions on drinks, not worth the price. Still tastes okay

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    Humble little shop that replaced gong cha that was here a while back.

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