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    Simplee Boba

    3.7 (382 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    SIMPLEE BOBA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for working
    Dogs allowed

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    "I want the strawberry!"
    Hiromi R.

    **Rating with a small child** My 5 year old and I like to go around Pasadena and explore boba & dessert places. We always get the taro or strawberry boba, and today we were feeling more strawberry with extra boba! Place is quaint, enough tables, and basic snacks to entice a small child. The staff was very friendly and treated my son with respect (which is very important to me and always something I look for in a business when I'm with my son). We hung out here for a while as we sipped on our boba and watched the trains roll by at the nearby station. The drink was pretty good, and the extra boba made my son really happy. I didn't try their bubble waffle but sounds like something I'll come back for! I also liked how the cafe supports local businesses and lets people advertise their small business on the bulletin board. It's very community-friendly! Thumbs up from us!

    Simple boba menu
    Natalie V.

    I love the new kiosk they added inside. When they are busy with people you can opt to order with the kiosk which is super helpful and easy to use. They also always have snacks to purchase like chips and candy to pair with your drink. The blueberry banana smoothie was so good. I really enjoyed the freshness because it didn't taste like artificial flavoring. The only downside to this place is the higher cost.

    Ice Iced Coffee Latte
    Ana M.

    To be honest being in BoBa business is very competitive these days. So compare to all good places this is very low. Inside the shop didn't look very clean and the taste of coffee is Starbucks quality( which is low to me). I wouldn't get anything if I wasn't in rush. Service was good though, they were pretty fast with my order.

    almond milk tea & house milk tea/ strawberry black tea split cup
    Jessica W.

    I was very intrigued by the split cup since there isn't any boba place that does this. I got the split drink of the house milk tea and the strawberry black tea both with boba since it was free. My hubby got the almond milk tea with boba. I did not like the 3 drinks we got at all. The flavor of the tea is a bit bitter, and it seems that it's a couple of days old kinda taste. And the milk tea was a bit water down and not as rich. The only good part was the boba, but the only thing is, I wish it was a bit sweeter since it is very bland. No public restroom, and there are about 3-4 tables inside. Plus, the drinks are a bit overpriced and would get it at a better place instead of the same price or less.

    Menu Boards with many choices
    Russ C.

    Perfect place for a sweet Boba tea stop! Sweet location even on a rainy day. Cozy location at night. We came by for a tropical boba tea and bubble waffle ice cream snack around 9:30pm on a cold rainy night. Just perfect! Parking was available right in front. Very satisfying drink during snack. I'll be back!

    Welcome to SIMPLEE BÖBA. #SoPasadena
    Carl N.

    Simply Pure. Simply Delicious. Simply Simple. That's what this simple review is about. Let us begin. Simplee Boba (est 2017) is a small boba tea and dessert shop that want to bring back the natural and organic ingredients of boba drinks. They're one of the stores located along Mission street and Meridian ave in SoPas. Interior decor was modest with very little decor in their massive white wall; seats were limited. Their menu has a plethora of drinks, desserts and snacks. I was looking for a new boba place and found them. I came here on a late Tuesday afternoon after a long day at work. I was perfunctorily greeted by a young small staff. I ordered an avocado smoothie with grass jelly and a egg chocolate waffle with strawberry, mochi, lychee jelly as toppings. Minutes later, my smoothie arrived and egg waffle. My avocado smoothie was light in avocado flavor that you can barely taste it, conversely its texture was very smooth and milky. The egg waffle was delightful and perfect in sweetness. Prices were very reasonable. Free wifi available. Parking is mostly metered but there a public lot nearby. Service was impeccable and their staff was friendly and professional. Overall, I would recommend this modest lil boba tea and dessert shop. I'd come back again.

    Rodrigo G.

    This review is based off of a delivery from Uber eats. The boba was great overall, the options on them were plentiful. The flavor was on point with just the right amount of boba. They were both solid picks. I had the Tiger Sugar milk tea and the oolong milk tea with tiramisu cream. I'd definitely order from here again and try their other menu items.

    Where the magic happens - the front counter
    Kathryn C.

    Before you hit the road for a long drive, I highly recommend that you get a mango slushy with boba from Simplee Boba. I did that today, and not only did it keep me cool in the 90° temperatures, but it made the ride so much more enjoyable. It tasted wonderful, and I was served very quickly. Can't beat that! I look forward to returning soon.

    Nice selection of teas
    Yasmin C.

    I came in for the first time like 2 weeks ago with the young girl that I nanny for. What a nice surprise to find this shop! The drinks were delicious and the staff was super friendly and accommodating. It's conveniently located on mission street in south Pasadena. Parking can get a little challenging but there's always parking on the side streets. Now when I'm at work and I'm craving a Thai milk tea with boba I will come here!! Thank you Simplee Boba!!

    Place where i was sitting
    drew d.

    I couldnt take a leak here despite being here for 3+ hours working on some stuff. On September 30, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1632 into law. This bill requires a place of business that is open to the general public for the sale of goods and that has a toilet facility for its employees to allow any individual who is lawfully on the premises of that place of business to use that toilet facility during normal business hours, even if the place of business does not normally make the employee toilet facility available to the general public. Businesses are subject to a civil penalty for a willful or grossly negligent violation of this requirement. However, businesses may not be sued for a violation as the bill does not create a private right of action. I can't sue but i can leave a review. Plus the disney music is annoying.

    Menu March 2021
    Joycee K.

    This place has really pretty drinks so my boyfriend and I decided to try this place out. Only street parking I ordered the coconut dream, my boyfriend ordered the original milk tea half sweet and we also ordered the bubble waffle mochi with taro icecream. We waited about 20 mins for the bubble waffle and we didn't mind. The three stars was for a couple reasons. First the girl that talked to us was kinda rude and wasn't patient with our questions. Another girl came to take our order she was a lot better. Her service was great and answer my questions. The drinks are not that good everything tasted water down. The milk tea has no strong tea flavor. I get it's cute and pretty how they separate the two colors but the syrup sweetness was all down the cup. We had to mix it but it wasn't evenly mixed well. My coconut dream drink taste so artificial and water down. I did not like the drink at all. The only thing was really good was the bubble waffle dessert! The mochi was super chewy I wish it would be more crunchier on the outside. Their taro ice cream was the highlight!! I love the taro icecream super creamy and flavor is strong. Definitely taro icecream is a must here!

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    We drove 20 minutes to eat a bubble waffle and the machine was broken. No apology and a blank look so we just left. Womp womp

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    You must try their salted caramel tea without ice. I think this is what butterbeer would taste like.

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    Good boba tea, fast service. Conveniently located in SoPas. Open on most holidays...

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    Ask the Community - Simplee Boba

    Is the boba vegan? Does it have honey?

    generally boba is just made of tapioca starch (cassava root)... and usually you can request a non dairy substitute or creamer for the "milk tea" part

    Is there a discount when reusing the glass bottle to order a drink?

    no way jose

    Do they still offer glass jars?

    Absolutely!

    Yelp says this place is Dogs Allowed. Can this be confirmed?

    There are outdoor seating

    Do you rent out the space for events?

    Yes we do! Email us with the date, time, number of attendees for your event and we can provide you our pricing.

    Are there any birthday specials? Today is my birthday!

    Happy Birthday! Stop by and we'll give you 20% off your order. Have an awesome birthday!

    Do the glass bottles come with the boba purchase? When do the free giveaway of the glass jars end? Do you still have any left?

    For a limited time we are giving away the glass bottles with every purchase!

    Is this location open now? It seemed like they were moving in and setting up when I drove by. What time is the opening tomorrow?

    We are setting things up for the opening tomorrow!

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    Good food if you like spicy or savory, and if you want a sweet drink for kids and adults. Teamorrow…read morealso has very friendly and kind workers that will always be at your service. Also, the restaurant has a cozy environment with music and fun. Overall Teamarrow is a great place to order drinks, snacks, and a variety of asian food. They also have a touch screen device that you can use for to-go orders which is pretty good if you're like me and you're scared to order. I would say that the space is good for students if you're looking for a place to study at since they provide free wifi and bathroom.

    I come here often because my kids have practices/games nearby, and it's one of those places that…read moreare good enough for an easy snack/dinner takeout. The popcorn chicken, fried tofu, and orange green tea are what I usually order. They make those very consistently so you know what to expect. It gets busy here when school kids are hanging out but if you are outside of those windows, it doesn't take too long. Service ranges from friendly to standard, so no complaints there. The one issue I have with them is they show a loyalty program in terms of entering your phone number -- if you order online as well as the register. But I've never gotten any points. I once asked the owner about it and he claimed that they do in fact give out items, and said he would check on it that night when I told him the situation. But he never actually asked my name and info, and I've still never received any points since, despite having ordered here about twice a week for the past several weeks. It's not a deal breaker but it's strange.

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    Indoor Seating
    Taro Taiwanese Shaved Ice served with taro paste, mochi, sliced almonds, Pocky and mint.
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    Formosa Aroma

    4.2
    (615 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    Free parking
    Free WiFi

    Been wanting to try this spot and glad we did. Located in a plaza with its own parking lot…read more Spacious and clean with plenty of seating. The smell of tea is so nice once you enter the door. Server was kind, helpful, and patient (as we were trying to decide what to order) Lots of drink choices and love they have BOGO specials. The names of their drinks are creative and so interesting makes me want to try them all. The drinks we ordered hit the spot, they were good just nothing spectacular. The highlight were the Black Sesame Umeyaki. The outside was crispy and inside was soft and so yummy with the black sesame. It comes in box of 4. The Portuguese egg tarts were delish as well. I will definitely come back and need to get their BOGO deals.

    My drink here was pretty mid. I took advantage of a BOGO deal thinking it would be a good chance to…read moretry a couple drinks, but I could tell it was meant to be a BOGO. The drinks were watered down and lacked flavor. Maybe their featured drinks are better, but based on what I tried, I'd definitely stick to the ones featured on the billboard. There's just so much competition when it comes to boba and tea shops in the area. Even with the BOGO deal, I wouldn't go out of my way to come back.

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    Formosa Portuguese Egg Tart 島嶼葡式蛋塔
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    Motto Tea Cafe

    Motto Tea Cafe

    4.2
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    2.0 mi
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    Outdoor seating
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    Came here for the souffle pancakes and they didn't disappoint!…read more My party of 3 stopped by Saturday afternoon 2:30 pm and it wasn't crowded. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. We chose outdoor since it was such a nice day out. They have all of their desserts on display in the case, so you can peruse the options and see what looks good. So many of the desserts looked good, like the matcha yuzu chiffon crepe cake or the rose and lychee crepe cake. We ordered via the kiosk and got the mango sunshine souffle pancake ($16.50) and well as a couple drinks. My drink was the white peach lemon jasmine bliss ($6.25), with 50% sweetness and less ice. Even though there are signs everywhere saying that it takes 15-20 minutes for the souffle pancakes to be cooked, ours came out super quickly, in 5 minutes or so. We got it with the sauce on the side, but I regret doing that as I saw others getting it with the sauce on top and it was beautiful. The pancake was super fluffy and a bit eggy as well. We all really enjoyed it with the mango sauce. I made the mistake of eating the pancake first before trying a sip of my tea. The pancake was pretty sweet, so I could barely taste my drink, but I think it was good? I could taste a bit of the lemon but definitely not the white peach, which is a lighter flavor. I got a slice of their Hokkaido cheese cake roll for $7 to go and had it the next day. It was okay but definitely a bit pricy for what you get. I'd love to come back to try their other desserts and pancakes!

    Motto Tea Cafe was alright. I walked in and was greeted by 2 ordering kiosks. The pastries were…read moreyummy, but I wasn't too crazy about the drinks. I ordered a matcha coco jasmine tea and I found that the jasmine flavor completely took over. The oolong peach crepe cake was yummy! It had little peach chunks throughout. Good oolong/peach flavor was light, airy, and slightly sweet. The black sesame chiffon roll was also light and subtly sweet with a nice nutty flavor. The cafe itself was pretty small with 3 small tables, 1 big table, and bar seatings with charging ports. The bathroom was closed and it was really warm inside. I couldn't see myself studying or staying too long, which may be for the best since parking is tricky and street parking has a 2 hour limit. An okay experience, but I don't see myself coming back.

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    Rose & lychee crepe cake
    Rose & lychee crepe cake
    Creme brûlée crepe cake.
    Creme brûlée crepe cake.
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    4.4
    (304 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    LGBTQ friendly
    Grab-and-go

    I stopped by this spot specifically to try the Yuzu Osmanthus Silk Boba, and when I say this is the…read morebest tea I have ever had, I am not joking. It was absolutely amazing. The Build: The drink features a vibrant blend of citrusy yuzu and floral osmanthus tea, paired with their unique silk boba. Unlike traditional chewy tapioca pearls, this boba has an incredibly smooth, silky, and fun texture that completely elevates the drink. The Service: The only real letdown was the service, the lady at the register was honestly kind of rude and not very welcoming, though maybe she was just having a bad day. The Verdict: While the service was pretty mid, the drink itself was a total home run. The flavors and unique boba are too good to pass up, so I will definitely be back just to grab that tea again and to try some of the other drinks on the menu!!

    Ordered the TW 23' Golden Buddha Silk Boba. Get this if you love a strong tea flavor! It tasted…read moresuper toasty. The boba was also very nicely cooked, just the right amount of chew and a very light sweet flavor. I ordered 25% sweet most places, and that was a perfect sweetness level for me here. I'm not sure if it contributed to a more watery flavor to my finished drink, tho. I prefer my milk teas with a milkier flavor. However, I *loved* the tea flavor of this one. Next time I'll order the large size and see if the ratio makes a difference. My tea was ready super quick! The space in the shop is small and cozy, with delightful AC on a hot hot day. *Right* next door to the city parking structure, so super easy in n out at this location. I know we will be back! They have several tea choices so I asked for an explanation of the difference in flavors and I was wowed by how thorough and knowledgeable the response I got was. Very detailed and really helpful. It's always a pleasure when staff knows enough about their products to really help you make decisions as a consumer.

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    Odd One Out Tea Pasadena
    Odd One Out Tea Pasadena
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