Nice to see this boba shop pop up at the mall. I've been to their other location at Parkway, so it…read morewas cool to try this place. Lots of drinks to choose from, and the staff were very helpful in explaining my menu questions. Ended up with an iced watermelon fruitaro (like a milk tea but w/o the milk) and some crystal boba which ended up just the right amount of sweetness that I was looking for that day. Thank you!

The newest outpost of Tea Monks is a food court stand at the Westfield Plaza Bonita. There are…read morethree other locations of this bubble tea chain in SD County, but this one happens to be the closest which was still a drive of nearly 15 miles. Most of the drinks were offered in three different sizes... 16, 24, and 33 oz. Toppings were $0.75 each which is about par nowadays. Milk Tea, Hot Tea, Flavored Tea, Iced Fruitaro, Fruit Smoothies, Lemonades, Slushies, and a Blended Series were the categories. Five types of Macaron Ice Cream sandwiches were also sold. My choice was a 24 oz Rose Peach Green Tea with regular sweetness, 50% ice, and honey boba pearls added. The blend was very fragrant from the rose component. I seldom see this option with fruit teas at other places. The boba pearls could have been cooked longer to soften them. The processing time to make my drink wasn't very long. There was at least one other boba tea shop within this sprawling mall so there is competition under the same roof. My initial experience with Tea Monks was worth a four star rating.

Great place for a boba and snack. I've been going here for years- since 2020. This place is one of…read morethe most consistent boba shops in SD. They always serve the same quantity and softness of boba. Their service is always amazing too. They greet you as you enter and leave, and are friendly. Because it's quite cramped inside the shop, I don't expect to stay for long. However, the boba is my main priority, so I don't mind for the seating.

I've visited this boba shop several times over the years, and it never disappoints. The prices are…read morereasonable, and I usually keep it simple with a regular Thai tea with boba. We stopped by as a group of five on a Sunday evening to hang out. The employees were friendly, and even though the shop got busy, they handled the rush efficiently and without any issues. It's a cute little boba spot with a welcoming atmosphere.

I like this place. They have a fewer selection of drinks, but the soft/chewy boba makes up for it…read more I also love how they offer a 33oz. It takes time for me to finish but that's the best part. They have a few seats and tables. It's rarely crowded, so it's nice to just sit and relax. The service is alright. Minimal conversation and straightforward.

A hidden gem located in a busy strip mall that makes delicious boba drinks to satisfy anyone's…read morecravings. It wasn't busy at all on a Sunday afternoon. The place was clean and quiet. They have a few tables for indoor seating. We ordered at the front counter. The girl at the register was nice. We got the taro smoothie, the honeydew smoothie and a lychee bliss fruit tea. Our drinks came out in a timely manner and each was delicious! The smoothies were of perfect consistency, not icy and flavorful to the end. The boba was warm, nice and chewy. The lychee bliss was good too, just the right amount of sweetness. Refreshing. It's definitely a great place for boba and highly recommend!

Not rlly as much toppings as shown in the picture also because I was looking forward to the brownie…read morebites but still filling. There are no nearby seatings plus you have to wait outside. Finally, the shop was pretty cute it had a vending machine and the menu was clear.

Coffee milk tea - 2/5 Tasted like a pure expresso shot with…read morea dash of milk, had no sweetness at all. We usually get the coffee milk tea and its pretty tasty so that was disappointing. Thai tea Smoothie - 3/5 Same thing with the sweetness, it could use a bit more. Tasted watered down after a few sips and needed the bobas sweetness to carry the flavor of the drink. Boba was not fresh, can tell we got the bottom of the barrel since most pieces were hard in the middle but we did come an hour before closing so that can be a reason why. In my opinion its a hit or miss but employees are friendly and they provide quick service, I appreciate that they have a good amount of baristas making drinks.

Really good spot for coffee and boba, especially the Hokkaido coffee--it's creamy, smooth, and…read morehonestly the kind of drink that makes you want to come back for another. What makes it even more interesting is that it's inside a market-style location, so it's more of a grab-and-go setup than a sit-down cafe. That actually adds to the vibe though--you can grab your drink and check out the market while you wait or after. Overall, great flavors, especially the signature coffees, and a convenient hidden-style spot in National City worth stopping by.

I've tried so many delicious drinks from here.. I'll add more when I can find them I have too many…read moreof my fur babies pics. But this place is solid!! I've gotten sooo many delicious drinks from here. The tea is sooo delicious and the coffee is spot on. The flavors is very unique and delicious. The boba is so chewy and yummy. Service is amazing! The girl that helped us was working hard and getting drinks out quickly. She was amazing to watch as there was a long lists of order. Our drinks is always delicious and this is our goto in National City. Now I'm craving some coffee and tea from here might have to take that trip soon

I haven't been here in so long, so coming back was such a nice surprise! The place looks pretty…read moredifferent from how I remembered it growing up. It feels more modern and has a great atmosphere while still feeling familiar. The food and drinks were just as good as I remembered as a kid and definitely did not disappoint. Shoutout to Ryan for helping me out too, he was super chill! It's great to see that even after all these years, the quality and customer service are still there. I'll definitely be coming back more often!

Yummy! Haven't been here in years. Friendly welcome and service. Refreshingly delicious boba drinks.read more

I love this happy lemon location, they're always so nice and today (9/5/26) I accidentally ordered…read morea hot taro milk tea instead of the cold one for my niece. The guy made a new cold one for us no problem :) Which we were extremely grateful for! 10/10 customer service.

This place is a hit or miss. Most of the time my wife would receive her order correctly with 25%…read moresugar and less ice. A couple of times it's overloaded with sugar compared to her actual request, in which she end up not liking it and giving it to me. I don't like "happy" lemon. There was a time when our order was ready. For some reason, no one called out our number. We decided to ask if our order was ready. And as mentioned, it was just sitting on the counter waiting to be called. The place is always busy especially during the weekend. The area where they make the drinks and the floor, needs some cleaning to be done. Suggestions to the owner or manager of this location, make sure the customer receives the order they requested correctly, no attitude is needed toward the customers, as you work at a customer service oriented industry , and keep the area clean throughout the day.

Wintermelon Milk Green Tea - 10/10 Such a simple but tasty…read moremilk tea flavor, it is truly one of my favorites here at KFT and the best Wintermelon Milk teas you can find around San Diego. I added herbal jelly and it had the most perfect texture with subtle herbal flavour. Truly a favorite in my books. Service was quick and ambience was chill as always. Theres never a wait when I come here.

I disliked the National Boba Day promo. Not much a celebration when you have to buy three selected…read moredrinks (no non-milk tea options) just to get a plushie. Either offer it for free or option to buy like GongCha. I didn't like they gave a plushie to someone that didn't order milk tea right in front of me! I kept it to myself but thought it was rude to then tell me I had to order 3 drinks. Service wasn't terribly friendly but ok. Not coming back to this location. Had to ask to separate hot food from my cold drinks which they did. They do have great selection of other drinks and the food options are very good and reasonably priced. I was a huge KFT fan for the KM loc on Convoy where they always had lines for a good stretch. But they couldn't compete with all the newer boba spots and closed.

When I asked my sister for the time, take a guess on what she said next? That's right. 3pm. Of…read morecourse it was boba time. The self-serve kiosk is convenient! I like being able to think things through as I order. It's a small shop but they work fast and get the job done. Our boba drinks hit the spot!

It's Boba Time is my favorite boba spot in SD! I love their variety of drinks, and every time I go…read moreit's always good. I usually get the Thai milk tea or the mango cream slush and they are both delicious every time. I usually order online and just pick it up, but they also have kiosks and the cashier inside if you want to order there. Most of the time my order is ready by the pickup time, but there have been a few times where they hadn't started it yet and I had to wait a bit. Overall, the staff is really friendly and welcoming whenever I visit. I definitely prefer this location over the Convoy one, and it's been my go to boba spot since 2023!

Very nice vibe in purl tea, walking in the store is very cool and it is cat themed boba store i…read morehavent seen before. They sell vintage clothes which i think is pretty cool and cheap. I got a classic purl milk tea and it tasted delicious. Thank you purl tea!!!

Some drinks are good and some aren't... to those drinks that are good, it'll be hit or miss. As a…read moreThai Tea lover, this place has below average Thai Tea. Always powdery... the vibes here is nice tho I just wish the drinks would watch that. I'd give 1 star for the drinks but the staff and vibe inside, I can bump it to a 3. Love the vintage clothes in here.