Visiting all of the Asian food and boba shops around and glad this place is around. I am new to the area and glad to find boba and snacks. I really like how there are 3 sizes of drinks so able to get a really large one If you want a lot. There were no drinks with toppings by default but able to choose from the usual toppings. Great place with a large menu of milk teas, fruit teas, and smoothie style drinks. My only down side, is I am bit picky about the sweetness and was not sure if I was able to adjust. But forgot to ask. My milk tea was super sweet. Also, a quick tip is this plaza has to be entered from bruceville and is like in its own mini plaza. Kind of easy to miss the entrance. read more

Tapioca And Tea - Regular milk tea, large, white boba - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Elk Grove, California

This spot is my childhood. I've been going here since I could remember. One of the best spots to study and get away from the house. Plenty of room to bring family/friends. It's truly a hidden gem in Elk Grove. The Kings game is always played here too so I'll stop by for that as well. Back to the food and drinks, every time I come here, I always and I mean always order the popcorn chicken and creamy cheese wontons. I'll get a side of jalapeño ranch and sweet & sour. Great value for the food. I come for the food more than anything. For the drinks, I'll either get the mango snow bubble or jasmine milk tea. The employees here are amazing. They're extremely helpful and polite if you have any questions. If you have board games and need a spot to play, come through. Plenty of space to park outside and they do have a bathroom. Thank you Tapioca and Tea! read more

Tapioca And Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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It's take-out only during the pandemic, but during normal times they have a variety of indoor seating with games to pass the time. I ordered the coconut taro snow and it tasted great. They are also very generous with their boba. Two medium snows with boba cost just over $10. Pretty reasonable prices in my opinion. After I ordered my drinks and was waiting for them I checked out their snack menu. There's a good variety and I would probably have grabbed something if I was not in a rush. Credit card is accepted; no charge if over $10. If I'm in the area and wanting boba, I would stop by again. Too bad they don't have a rewards system for returning customers. read more

popcorn chicken go crazy! did not like the strawberry tea but im also not a big tea person lol

Use to be good but it's just horrible now. Placed an order through DoorDash for Small milk tea no boba with 30 percent sweetness and fried calamari. Milk tea I asked for 30 percent sweetness but the milk literally has no sweet at all. It's basically just bitter like tea. Disappointment Fried calamari must be a joke because its disgusting like eating rubber. The calamari was so thin that when I tried to eat it a whole tiny piece of almost like rubber came out and I was eating just fried flour. read more

Tapioca And Tea - Suppose to be Calamari but instead looks like rubber and the fried flour they used. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Elk Grove, California

It's 2022 and I've been going to this shop since 2008/2009! I call it the OG boba spot. I haven't been in a while so when I got to visit recently, it felt very nostalgic. Good spot for popcorn chicken! And if you want it really spicy, then you'll love it here. I also enjoy the milk teas here too. They also carry mini boba pearls, not sure if any other places has it, but Tapioca & Tea definitely has it for as long as I could remember. Glad to support this small business. read more

Tapioca And Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Elk Grove, California

biggest boba in sac. the boba is chewy and the lychee is great too. also, make sure you get the popcorn chicken. i'm really not sure why there's so many bad reviews for this place bc it's great read more

Tapioca And Tea - Passion Fruit Snow - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Elk Grove, California

5 stars for popcorns chicken. It's crispy, juicy, spicy and simply delish! I always order over the phone since it takes 15 minutes for them to prepare. read more

Small details matter like the servers don't have long fingernails and wash their hands frequently. I ordered a base black tea with half the sweetness to test it out, and they got it on point. read more

For starters - I'm not a Boba Tea fan, but I'm in love with Frozen Yogurt, Smoothies, Frappes, etc. When it comes to fruits, peach is the king of all fruits. This small hidden gem has the best of all worlds, a Boba Tea made with *Peach* Frozen Yogurt ... something that I would have never thought was possible in a 1000 years. They make it to perfection, taste is on point, and I'm in love. Thanks for making these heavenly drinks available for us on planet earth! read more

For the longest time, I did not know that this boba place existed here until my friend told me about it. I ordered the Jasmine Milk Tea from here and I love it. On cold days, I get it hot. Customer service is also great and they always make my drink just the way I like it. Their fried tofu is also BOMB! Definitely support small businesses out there! FYI: They are not open for dine in. Their bathrooms are not open to the public and they are not required to be open since they are not open for dine in. read more

My always to go boba place. Nothing beats their snow bubble drinks. Loved this place.

My family and I love Tapicoa and Tea! We always get their snow bubbles, spicy fries, and spicy popcorn chicken. Our kids see this place as a treat because their drinks are delicious! This is the perfect spot to stop off at to grab a drink and snacks on the go or if you'd rather chill at the restaurant itself. Inside, there are couches to lounge on hanging out with friends or tables to get your studying done as you would at a coffee shop. Games like Uno, Jenga, a deck of cards, and an arcade game machine are at your disposal to enjoy! There is also outdoor seating too, I believe only one or two tables though. As mentioned earlier, their snow bubbles are our go to drinks. I usually get their vanilla cookie without boba which looks and tastes like a cookies and cream drink, mmm. My son gets their green apple snow bubble without boba and my daughter will get their strawberry snow bubble with boba. The staff are always so friendly and personable. Because we visit so frequently they will ask how someone is if they don't see them with us. Tapioca and Tea do offer stamp cards. I highly encourage you remember to use this on every visit, especially if you order often or do bulk orders like us! We just got a free drink yesterday, yay! They also cater at parties and events with their Boba Bar serving a variety of milk teas with toppings. Overall, the best place in Elk Grove where the drinks aren't too sweet or icy/watery and their location is prime! FYI, best believe to wait some time if they are busy; orders are made fresh. read more

I always come here for togo food and taro shake. Great food especially the popcorn chicken and shrimp balls. The only bad point at this place is the price went up a lot because of price inflation. Even so, I think they should make the price works somehow read more

The service here is always amazing! Drinks are great as well. There's plenty of place to sit and wait for your drinks as well as some games available for kids. read more

Love going to Tap and Tea for their snacks! My favorites are their popcorn chicken and calamari. If you've never been to Tap and Tea, beware that their HOT spice level is hotttt!! That's coming from a spice-lover!! I usually get their popcorn chicken in medium and calamari mild and it has the perfect crunchiness and kick to it. My go-to drink is their Avocado Smoothie with boba which was recommended to be by a worker there yeaaars ago. Never got anything else, ever since! read more

Tapioca And Tea - Milk tea, avocado smoothie, popcorn chicken and calamari - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Elk Grove, California

While the product is pretty good, the customer service is terrible. I recently went in to have popcorn chicken and boba tea. Unfortunately, the way I was treated by the staff was rude. Their business practices don't seem customer focused. read more

I haven't been here in over 5 years but it was pretty lit when I went. Got a large jasmine milk tea. Im pretty picky with my jasmine milk tea and this did not disappoint. The jasmine floral flavor was very strong (which I like). I also got it with 50% ice and sugar so it wasn't overly sweet either. If y'all like jasmine milk tea come here. Service was fast. The lady was friendly. I will definitely be back the next time I'm in the area. Parking is pretty plentiful. read more

Environment: 3.5 out of 5 Not a shabby place to hang out with friends Service: 4 out of 5 Our server was helpful and patient when my sister was trying to figure out what she wanted Drinks: 4 out of 5 We both ended up getting drinks under the snow category and we enjoyed it. I believe my sister got the Oreo and I got the avocado snow. read more

This is a nice cozy place for family and friends to hang out. I have ordered this Taro Milk Tea with Boba Egg Pudding. Very delicious, and I would definitely come back for more. Highly Recommended. read more

Tapioca And Tea - Taro Milk Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Their food is what very tasty especially the boba chicken!!!! I'll drive from Lodi to get my boba fix from here. Thank you for making your chicken so yummy! Haha read more

Ordered a small Thai tea with extra ice, milk tea with boba and fried calamari. The cashier greeted me and took my order right away when I stepped in. The place has a lot of seating - L shaped sofa and tables. I only tried the Thai tea and calamari. The THAI TEA was a little on the bitter side, so not as sweet. I like mines on the sweeter side a little more (like T4). Their small is smaller than other tea places because both my fiancé and I were able to finish our drinks really fast and usually it takes us time to finish a small. The fiancé didn't have any complaints with his milk tea with boba. The fried calamari is seasoned with a powder that is quite spicy - Mild, medium or spicy. I ordered spicy thinking it wouldn't be spicy. Wrong idea and I should have listened to the cashier when he warned me. I would definitely get the spice level at medium or even light, so you can enjoy the snack. It was perfectly crispy. Overall, a good tea spot to try. read more

I was in the area within walking distance, and I was craving boba as usual so we came over here to cool off on a hot day. I usually never come here, just because I would choose other boba places over this one. I was pleased to see they have a few outdoor seats, perfect since we had the puppy with us. Also, they have a ton more seating inside from the last time I've been here! I'm sure it's a popular spot when the middle school and high school nearby get out, so that's definitely a plus....not sure if I would want to sit on sweaty cloth couches though. I ordered a tiger milk tea with egg pudding. Tasted like regular thai tea to me, or maybe they didn't portion out the thai tea and milk tea equally. It was super strong, opposite of all the watery drinks I've gotten before. Decided to also get a mango iced tea also, only to see he made a mango icy (slushie) instead......that's probably why other boba places clarify your drink orders, which he didn't do here.. double disappointment :( Also ordered a dessert waffle. Pandan waffle (coconut) and you get two scoops of ice cream, either vanilla, green tea, or butter pecan. He was nice enough to bring it out to us outside. Overall - nice people, but need to make sure they're getting you the right drinks! read more

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The best boba spot I've ever tried! Their drinks and food are amazing I've never had something I didn't like and the staff is always so kind and fast! Such a good place!! read more

I love their popcorn chicken and fries. There's always so much flavor. I like how there are different spice levels to choose from and the levels actually meet the spiciness. Drinks are okay since I'm very picky with my milk teas. I prefer their fruity tea over milk tea here. Workers are always nice and quick. read more

Due to Covid, we did take out. We order Thai milk tea, a few slushy, popcorn chicken, fries and regular milk tea. Everything taste good and not too sweet. My kids love it and will go back again. read more

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I had their Boba bar at my baby shower and it was a hit! This is a must have for all parties! Much better than the chain boba places out there. My favorites are the honey jasmine milk tea, regular milk tea, tiger milk tea and avocado smoothie. The popcorn chicken is packed with flavor and a must get. Everything on the menu is tasty. This is a great place to hang out as well. Friendly staff and clean environment. read more

Tapioca And Tea - Boba bar at my baby shower - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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i love their classic milk teas, it taste like the OG milk teas not the overly sweet ones. also their food/snacks are so good i love it.

super friendly service and really good drinks and food, ive come here since i was in middle school and the quality hasnt changed read more

Tapioca And Tea - cream cheese wonton. oolong milk tea, peach milk tea, fish n chips - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Elk Grove, California

It was mango bland with ranbow gels and it was really good. Was good and sweet would get again. It is a large. read more

Tapioca And Tea - Large mango blande with rainbow glees - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Elk Grove, California

On god, they have the best popcorn chicken in Sacramento county. I don't care what anyone else says. This place NEVER disappoints me when it comes to popcorn chicken. Just try it... read more

The food is amazing I used to go to the Huntington near the place and for break I would go there and get the Egg rolls and Spring rolls. My favorite boba there is the Honey, Coffee,and Mango (all milk tea). read more

In the past few months that I have been coming here for my quick boba fix, it seems as if the employees have changed drastically! In the past years it was mainly male employees working the front, and they weren't my favorite. But now they have a much nicer and more efficient person working the front! She has always been very polite and upbeat when I've visited. She also is very quick and juggles multiple orders with ease. I've tried their mango, peach, strawberry, and honeydew snow bubble and I love them all. Their calamari is a good cheap quick fix for less then $5. Personally I feel more comfortable going to this establishment now that the other male employees probably don't work there anymore. (Since they were usually very grouchy and were focused on playing on their video game machine so whenever a customer would come in they seemed a bit irritated that they were being taken away from their game) read more

This is my go to when I'm craving for Thai tea. They have the best thai tea. I highly recommend it. I have tried majority of their snacks, and their potstickers are the best! I like this place because their customer service is very warmly and welcoming. There is this elder woman who always come out from the back and deliver your snacks. She is super kind and she always have a smile one. Lastly, I enjoy going there to do my homework, and I like how spacious it is. read more

HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. I've come to this place a few times and its MOSTLY an unpleasnt time and im tired of it. I usually dont give bad reviews but i just had to because i recommended this place to a friend and she too said they were rude to her also. Its like the younger guy that takes orders and makes teas is super rude and unhelpful. Ive had a better experience with the younger lady. She was very helpful being that my friend and i are fairly new to buyg tapioca teas. The guy acts like he has no patients to help. The lady was very patient and sweet and even have suggestions to teas i may like. The teas here are good. But just that one younger guy is RUDE and he needs a reality check to remember where hes working.... in a customer service industry. read more

How could I have missed this place which was so close to home?In all fairness, it's kind of hard to see the store front from the street. Just look for the sign in the plaza and it's right next to the post office. We had the late night munchies and got some popcorn chicken, stuffed shrimp, and fried shumai. I asked for no spice on any of them because I'm a complete wuss. The popcorn chicken was okay, mostly small pieces of chicken. The batter and seasoning were very salty. Needed ranch and sweet and sour sauce to cut through the saltiness. The stuffed shrimp were WAY too spicy. I think it was the breading because once I took it off, I was able to eat the shrimp inside. The shumai was pretty unremarkable. Reminded me of the shumai you can buy at Trader Joe's. The place was pretty empty for a rainy weekday evening. Stopped by a couple of days later for some almond milk tea and got a pandan waffle. I've heard past reviews say that it wasn't that good, but I freaking loved it. I have been dying to go back ever since. In the afternoons, it's packed with kids hanging out. It's not a big place, but there was enough room for the kids and the constant stream of customers. The place resembles someone's living room with big comfy couches and some tables. I could totally see why the kids love hanging out here. read more

This used to be Tapioca Express (TE) way back in the day. TE (or establishments similar) popped up all over the place after the first TE opened in Greenhaven. It seems like everyone flocked here for yummy bobba drinks and salty fries and chicken. I remember when the TE in Greenhaven first opened. The lines were super long and the place was crowded. I remember ordering a strawberry shake with tapioca pearls along with French fries and fried chicken in level 5, the spiciest! The sweetness from the shake and the saltiness from the fries and chicken was the perfect combination! Fast forward many years later and some TE managed to stay open while others closed down. This Tapioca and Tea serves the same drinks and snacks as Tapioca Express. There are many drinks to choose from and different tapioca or jelly to add to your drink. I love the iced basil seed drink with grass jelly. It is super refreshing and not too sweet. I absolutely love the fried chicken, fries and calamari in number 5 - the spiciest! I think they use the Chinese five-spice, nice and salty! There are other snacks too like pot stickers, cheese sticks, calamari, all the deep fried bar food. Drinks are around $3 and snacks are $4-$6. I like to come here when I'm craving something different and refreshing to drink. The flavors are unique and tasty. The staff is friendly and service is good. There are a few tables and couches to sit on while you wait or if you want to study (I always see people studying here). This location is pretty hidden in the complex next to Target on Bruceville. Come check it out! read more

Tapioca And Tea - Jasmine milk tea and green apple icy with tapioca! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Their menu is very quite similar to Tapioca Express; not only the flavors, but the design as well. I wanted to try something new but nothing really stood out here for me. I got the Honeydew Snow Bubble which tasted good, but not the best. Their popcorn chicken was delish but super spicy! Spicy enough that H2O did not help the burn on the tip of my tongue at all. I had to keep sipping my Honeydew to try and simmer down the fire that was burning on my tongue. Pandan waffle is very popular in Boba places, so I finally decided to try it. It was okay, but it's not something that I would crave. Credit cards accepted, friendly customer service, and stamp card that does not expire. I'd definitely be back when I'm in the area again. read more

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I just started coming here and I think it's fantastic. I came in with my boyfriend - we were in the mood for some popcorn chicken and I decided to get some cream cheese wontons! I love the popcorn chicken because the pieces are larger than most places I've tried and they don't hold back on the spice (just the way I like! -- Make sure you let them know if you don't want it too spicy because they are pretty generous with the spice.) Mimi makes a great peppermint milk tea. (I like extra peppermint and it's perfect every time). Chris enjoyed his green apple icy - I had a taste and it was so fruity and spot on "green apple." Chicken wings are also very tasty :) Every thing on the menu is probably between $1-$6 so prices are great. They also deliver your food to your table if it's not too busy and I think that's nice. They have such a large menu of both drinks and food - a great place to snack and you'll never run out of new drinks to try. The environment is "chill." There are always people hangin' out with friends or here to get some work done. (They offer free wi-fi which is always a plus!) I WOULD'VE GIVEN this place 4/5 stars because my cream cheese wontons were totally forgotten about and I had to check on them and wait a little longer. However, the male worker was apologetic and he gave me an extra piece for the inconvenience. It's great to see such great customer service even when things weren't 100% perfect. That's what really made this review deserving. read more

Tapioca And Tea - passion lemon tea, red guava tea, chrysanthemum tea, and popcorn chicken - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Elk Grove, California

So the name has changed and it's under new management; which means room for improvement! I like to stay positive :) I try to order my Honey Milk Tea with Milk Pudding and boba BUT they don't have milk pudding :( Blasphemy!!! Boba places should have milk pudding!! It's delicious, so its a MUST have item. So then I try and order my second favorite drink: Litchi Green tea with Litchi Jelly. They don't have Litchi Jelly :( :( :( I'm dying here!! So of course I modify the favorite and have Coconut Jelly instead. I'm already there and I don't want to drive to another boba tea house when all I want to do after a greasy dinner at Nathans is go home! The upside to this situation: owner and his workers are super friendly. So of course I give my 2 cents/consturctive criticism about what should be on the menu and how this particular boba tea house COULD BE the best in Elk Grove/Sacramento if they did the following: 1. Get Milk Pudding!!! I know I'm not the only one asking for it. 2. Ice Cream Cone Crepes! None of the boba tea houses in Sacramento/Davis area do this anymore! I WANT it back! Who doesn't love the ice cream cone crepe? The crepe you can hold in your hand filled with deliciousness like Nutella, vanilla ice cream, bananas, strawberries, and whipped cream. Need I say more? 3. Have a daily special featuring different drinks that you think people will like for cheap. Finding the door to this place could be difficult since it faces a wall, but great for students looking for a quiet place to study, a place for Friends to catch up, or just to get some free wifi! Crossing my fingers they take my constructive criticism seriously! read more