Tea world is the best Boba in Pacifica. No question about it. They've been in business for over a decade and the quality has remained roughly the same. The quality will vary a bit depending on who the boba-rista is as well as time of day because the boba may be sitting if you come at the end of the day, but essentially it's the same product. I have completed a stamp card here, which is kind of an expensive journey, about $7 to $10 per drink. I have had no issues with the service here. The ambiance is very much take out, there is a small bench to sit on and two chairs next to a trash can. In my opinion this business is best enjoyed along with a walk! read more

Wonderful staff as always. Today I came in because I was having a rough day from work, so I decided to treat myself to some boba. Not sure what the guy name was but he was wearing an orange shirt that says Arizona with a star on it (top right corner) of his shirt, he was young Caucasian male, he over heard my conversation with my mother about how I was stressed out about my day. And he asked me if I was stressed out about my father adding ice cream to his Thai ice tea. I thought that was funny, he turned my really bad day into a wonderful day. I felt way better. Simple kindness acts like that is what matters. He's great. He deserves a raise. He's always working when I come. He's absolutely awesome. Drinks always turn out to be fresh and very delicious. Establishment is always super clean and well put together. Staff members are always kind. Very helpful. Quick and efficient. Thank you Tea world staff for being the absolute best! read more

Tea World - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pacifica, California

Tasted like chemicals. Tried a few options and ended up throwing my drink away. The boba was all mushy. Wish they had better ingredients.

Z and I discovered Tea World when bringing Lulu to her physical therapist at A Well Adjusted Pet. We noticed people walking around the shopping center, boba drinks in tow. Wondering aloud if there was a nearby tea shoppe, we were informed of Tea World just around the corner. We visited for the first time on the afternoon of Saturday, April 12, 2025, shortly before 3:30 PM...and have returned almost on a weekly basis Located in Pacifica's Eureka Square, there is plenty of parking in the private lot with spaces conveniently just steps away from Tea World's front entrance. The venue is tiny with room for a short line and a single bench. Maximum occupancy for the customer area must be twenty persons or less. With no other seating available, not even outside, this place is mainly for to-go orders. The place has always appeared clean and well-kept every time I have visited. Ordering tea is done in a few steps: 1. PICK YOUR SIZE - four sizes offered 2. Pick TEA BASE: BLACK, GREEN (Jasmine), or OOLONG. 3. MILK: Milk (WHOLE MILK or COCONUT or SOY, milk alternatives at an extra fee. I guess Tea World hasn't caught on that charging extra for milk alternatives is frowned upon nowadays.) or No Milk 4. PICK FLAVOR (2 MAX) - Fairly wide range of flavors offered 5. PICK YOUR TOPPINGS (between $0.75 to $0.90 each) Coffee, Mitchell's ice cream, Malted MILK TEA SHAKES, snacks, and tropical desserts are also available at Tea World. After our first visit, Z has stuck to the same order each time, so he must really like this beverage; GREEN TEA BASE + Milk + LYCHEE & OREO FLAVORS + LYCHEE JELLY ($0.75) + OREO ($0.90). My first drink from this place was GREEN TEA BASE + Milk + ALMOND FLAVOR + GRASS JELLY ($0.75) + HONEY BOBA ($0.75) which was yummy. I forgot to order the drink with almond milk, but, to my pleasant surprise, the real milk did not upset my stomach. I found out at my second visit that their milk is dairy free, yay! At my subsequent visits, I stuck with the same FLAVOR & TOPPINGS, just changed the TEA BASE. I like this drink best with the GREEN TEA BASE and the least with the BLACK. I will try the ROASTED OOLONG TEA at my next visit. Heads up - there is a credit card surchage. NO LIKEY! Service here is hit or miss. On the day of our first visit, Z commented that the girl behind the counter appeared to not want to be there like she wanted to go home already. I agreed; the young girl seemed like she was having a bad day and had a sour look on her face. I have been helped by two other young guys on the days of my subsequent visits. They were much more helpful and WAY friendlier. Getting boba tea after Lulu's physical therapy appointments has become a ritual. Maybe we will see you there? read more

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We were walking around in the shopping plaza and decided to check it out wanting a sweet treat. It seemed like a lot of the customers were regulars bringing out their stamp cards and they had some interesting drink options on the posters like the Mangga Con Yelo. I liked that it was a build your own kind of menu with so many options to choose from and the drinks came out very soon after we ordered. Mango Green Milk Tea w/ Lychee and Boba - It was the perfect amount of sweetness for me with a balanced level of mango flavor and they filled it with so much toppings. The boba was soft and chewy as well. I originally got the 16oz size but they were having a free upgrade on Monday & Tuesdays, which they were very kind about letting us know. My sister got the Mangga Con Yelo which she enjoyed with shaved ice with rich mango flavors. We would go back to try more of their unique drinks! read more

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Tiny hole in the wall tea and ice cream shop, but a good selection of flavors. I got one of my fave combos - matcha and ube!

90 Eureka Square, Ste E Pacifica, CA 94044 (nextdoor to City Arms) Tea World is a "hole in the wall" place located in Pacifica's Eureka Square shopping center. The storefront looks big, but the counter is surprisingly small. It sort of looks like they set it up for the "Covid pandemic days" and never changed it back to normal. There's no indoor or outdoor seating. There's a bench and seats for waiting, but the tiny lobby gets crowded fast when a line forms. After having lunch with family, I decided to cruise around Pacifica a bit. Using the Yelp app, I noticed Tea World offered coffee/tea and ice cream. Okay, I didn't get much sleep, so maybe coffee and ice cream would be a good combo to try. After waiting in line, the nice young lady took my order. I ordered: - Vanilla Latte, 16oz, Cold, $5.25 - 2 Scoops in a Cup, Chocolate and Coffee Ice Cream, $7.75 (Total: $13.00, no tax) How was it? It was just okay..... The Vanilla Latte tasted like it came from a carton and was pre-mixed. It had no caffeine kick to it. It's okay as a cold beverage. The chocolate ice cream was excellent. It was rich, creamy, and soothing. The coffee ice cream was grainy and gritty. It tasted okay, but had a weird texture like it had sand in it. So overall. a fair experience at Tea World. Free parking. read more

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Tried Tea World's ice cream once again and still the same $6.25 for a single scoop is highway robbery. On top of that, the customer service was rude and unwelcoming. Definitely not worth the money. Not recommended. read more

Tea World - 1 scoop for $4.80 - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pacifica, California

I come here when I'm babysitting in the area every so often but never wrote a review for it. I like that you can have the drinks water based because caffeine will keep me up all night but they tend to run out of things a few times I been there. So it's basically juice I'm drinking.. There was one visit, they ran out of a bunch of ice cream flavors and didn't have much of a selection there was only two to pick from. One small scoop was $6.25! I went to a different place that served gelato in Burlingame and they had pretty much the same size cups. I got two small scoops for $3 bucks! Another time they ran out of boba literally right after I ordered and they literally told me right after I ordered and so they asked if I wanted a substitute instead I said sure I believe I got some jelly flavored something and it was a bit tough and it didn't go well with the flavor I ordered.. It's pretty popular amongst the Gen Z kids because every other time I went there's always a crowd of them. Seating outside would be nice since the shop is super small with a wooden bench and two chairs inside and it gets very cramped with the Gen Z kids and it tends to get loud and I am very claustrophobic. Overall this place is okay. It's not top notch but it does the job to quench my thirst but probably will not buy anymore ice cream even though it is Mitchell's. read more

As we entered the shop, I thought it was neutral and very simple with little decor plastered on the walls. I wanted some tea after my meal in a neighboring restaurant and really didn't expect much since I had never heard of Tea World before. The young lady was friendly as she told us to ring the bell whenever we were ready. Decided on malted Thai milk tea after asking her how malt changed the drink's taste. She said it added a roasted flavor. Sure, why not?? Especially since this is the first time I've ever seen malt as an option. MALTED THAI TEA: At 50% sweetness, this was just right for me. The Thai tea flavor ends up being a little muted but the malt clearly does its part. If you like the inside of Whopper candies, it tastes just like that with a hint of Thai tea flavor. I expect that the chocolate milk tea with added malt would taste exactly like a whopper. I actually really enjoyed the drink and would go back to try the malted milk tea shake next time I'm in town. Note: It's 50¢ extra to add malt to a drink. They also sell Mitchell's icecream as well. I would usually comment on the tea quality at boba shops, but I didn't try any of the brewed black/green/oolong teas this time. Don't sleep on the malted drinks though! read more

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This is like an airport kiosk boba shop. Small hole in the wall boba shop. Lackluster and hard boba. Very chewy and I don't think it was cooked through. They don't have cream on top of their tea drinks to add. So, you're basically limited to milk and tea, or just tea. They have Mitchell's ice cream here, too. Not my type of tea shop, but if you're stuck in Pacifica then I guess it's this or nothing. read more

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Came with SIL and service was nice quick and the boba was cheap We enjoyed the drinks we got and she kept saying how she wants to go here again next time we're in Pacifica read more

Went to redeem a $15.00 gift certificate and was told it was not Valid and they don't use Gyft. In the US, gift card don't expire legally so I will vote with me feet and never be in again for ice cream or tea. read more

Good drinks, service was quick, but just average friendliness, wish they offered slushes (similar to freezes at Eggettes); less dairy based.

The service was quick but the associates weren't very engaged with helping with the menu. The tiger milk tea was delicious but the taro milk tea was pretty bland. The taro ice cream was delicious. The boba was fresh. read more

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Tea World in Pacifica is one of my daughter's favorite spots! She loves creating fun and yummy boba drinks, and the staff is always so kind and patient, helping her pick out flavors and toppings. I'm not a boba fan myself, but I love that they carry Mitchell's ice cream. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the service is consistently great. A wonderful local gem read more

Nice little spot for boba. It's not anything to write home about but they have pretty solid milk tea options and also Mitchell's ice cream. I would recommend this mango ice cream/drink creation. I forget what it's called- sorry! They also have a fun little deal where you get 3 drinks or ice cream and you get a free snack. Not bad! Staff is friendly. read more

After spending the day catching nothing but water and seaweed at the nearby Pacifica Pier with some friends, I decided to at least end the day on a sweet note with some boba. Using my trusty Yelp app, I found that Tea World was pretty close by, so decided to give them a try. Located in a small, outdoor strip mall, this location is a bit unassuming and easy to miss. The interior was clean, and the only employee inside I saw was wearing a mask. They offer several different cup sizes to choose from, and prices were all VERY reasonable. In fact, for the majority of topping types, the 1st topping was included in the drink price at no additional charge! Not feeling like experimenting, I opted to go with my usual go-to flavor of passion fruit oolong tea, with honey boba. For only 1 girl behind the counter manning both the register, and making drinks, the turnaround time was pretty decent. Stood around for maybe 10mins, before she had already completed all the orders in front of me, and had my drink ready as well. While there are certainly boba joints out there that exceed Tea World's quality of either boba, or premium tea, the drink itself was fairly good in both respects, and certainly had a generous portion of boba topping included. I never knew of a good boba stop in Pacifica until now. But will definitely be stopping by more consistently whenever I'm in the area! read more

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They sell Mitchell's ice cream here! Ube flavor is great with some ube pieces as well. Color looks not artificial and great creamy and flavor. 1 Scoop is $5.50 so I recommend getting 2 scoops for just a bit more or get a pint would be the best bang for your buck. read more

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Wanted to try this place after an afternoon walk. Got the tiger milk tea with boba and Oreo malted milk tea shake Tiger milk tea - it was fine but the tea was lacking something. Sweetness was perfect. The boba was chewy and flavorful/sweet. Malted milk tea shake - this really intrigued me so I wanted to give it a try. The malt flavor was very light. I couldn't really taste the tea but the husband said he could tell there was tea in it. Overall, it was more of an Oreo milk shake with a hint of malt. Not bad, but not sure it was worth 4.75! They serve Mitchell's ice cream here. The store itself is pretty small, you walk in and there's enough for 1-2 parties to be inside. I appreciated all the mask/social distancing signs. Parking lot has plenty of spots read more

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Service was excellent! Boba place to go and must try their Halohalo. Well recommended. read more

Tea World - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pacifica, California

Another day another boba shop. Tea World is a small, but solid boba shop in Pacifica with plenty of parking also. I went here after getting food nearby and I got a 28oz Tiger Milk Tea. It wasn't too expensive as it was over $6 total. Their Tiger Milk Tea lacked much tea flavor and I was mostly tasting sugar in my drink, but overall it was still good. Some of the boba were sticking together and some were not as chewy as others. Their drinks just aren't anything noteworthy in my opinion. It might sound highly offensive to compare a boba shop to Quickly, but their Tiger Milk Tea definitely tasted like something I would get from there which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Also when I went there they didn't use sealed lids like I saw in other review's photos. I'm typically not a fan of boba shops that don't use sealed lids, but it's okay as long as the lid was closed well to avoid spilling. Unfortunately it was not so my hoodie enjoyed some of my boba also. The customer service is pretty good and everyone working there is very friendly. Personally, I wouldn't go out of my way to come here, but if you live in Pacifica and are near the area then this isn't a bad option for boba at all. It was also pretty busy when I went too which was around 3 on a weekday where students just got off school nearby. read more

Tea World - Tiger Milk Tea with Honey Boba 28oz - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pacifica, California

If you have a developed palate for quality boba tea drinks, this place is not for you. AND BUYER BEWARE.... Disclaimer, I don't like to leave negative reviews but as a customer, I feel i should share my observation with others so they can make a conscious decision. The cups this shop uses are deceiving and not what one may think. Purchased a 24 oz and 28 oz drink and they are about the same in terms of quantity. I discovered this by filling one of the cups with water and pouring the contents into the other. Not cool... read more

Tea World - 24 oz (L), 28 oz (R) Actual- both cups are about the same size - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pacifica, California

This place is just tricking you. It's not real tea or even quality tea drinks. I got a malted Thai tea and a black sugar oolong. For drinks with "tea" in the name there's absolutely no hint of tea at all. Super watered down. Couldn't even finish it halfway since it's basically flavored water. All I taste are the toppings. I will also bet that they use powder for their drinks. Isn't justified by the low price either. I would rather go elsewhere for my drink fix. I was just disappointed because it seems like a place with numerous good reviews. I don't understand what's noteworthy about it. I suggest get the Mitchell's ice cream off the menu and nothing else. Sorry. read more

Best milk tea in Pacifica. Tea is strong, flavorful, and stands up to being dilute by milk and melting ice. The toppings are good. I get 32oz, milk tea, no sweet, less ice, grass jelly. Also, the Mitchell's ice cream here is great. read more

Rating: 3.3 Definition of bland & mediocrity. I came with a couple of friends, I got a Thai tea & no pop to the drink. My friend got a horchata boba & tasted like the Thai tea. read more

On the real this place gets five stars in my book all the way. Even though there's only one person working right now he is making it happen. Even though the line looked long he makes the drinks with the quickness and they taste great as well. Once you come in here it's just the right size for a two place. You can either have a milk drink or one without all kinds of flavors and, the bonus is that they have ice cream as well. Place that has milkshakes and ice cream is A+ on my list. One thing I just noticed I have hot drinks are places that as well. Since it is Halloween season or I should say all season also have Derrick to cups of the Halloween spirit. read more

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Have had a gift certificate sitting around for a long time. Even though gift certs can't legally expire In California, owner refused to honor it, saying "we don't use that system anymore." That is essentially theft, since owner has received money but refused to provide the purchased value. Also, attitude sucked. Will report to BBB of California. read more

This used to be my favorite tea place for a couple of years and unfortunately it's been disappointing every time I go. My go to was a black milk tea with coconut ice cream added and the black milk tea used to be sooooo floral and delicious! Strong and full of flavor. Now, the milk tea is watery and lacking any flavor. I never used to have issues with adding the scoop of ice cream for $2.85 which is literally on their menu sign but the last 5 times, they always try to charge me for a single scoop of ice cream which is $5 so then the drink is $10.75 which I always have to correct the cashier. Everytime it's a new cashier and everytime, they always charge it incorrectly which is super frustrating. Unfortunately, today will be my last time going. I paid EXTRA for my coconut ice cream and she barely even put a scoop in there. Usually it's a full scoop of ice cream in a very delicious black milk tea. Now it's complete garbage. Sadly, I'll have to find another new tea spot. They do have punch cards, so that's still a plus. I've gotten over 30 drinks from here but never again. read more

This is literally the drink I received from them today, enough said! The customer service rep didn't even know what I was ordering, I had to point out the poster. Apparently it's a new drink.. read more

Tea World - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pacifica, California

First time here. Located in a residential-ish area away from the action but not too far from the beach. Easy parking. Good place to stop by for some drinks and ice cream, though not a place you can sit down anywhere. Reasonable prices, esp with their generous scoops and cup sizes. And service was very prompt and friendly. Had the Rose Milk w Green Tea base, Peach Lychee Black Tea, coffee ice cream, pistachio ice cream, and halo halo ice cream. Loved everything but the halo halo ice cream, though I don't think that's the fault of the ice cream. It was ok but not quite to our taste. We did not alter the sweetness of the drinks but it was to our liking, and we tend to like things on the slightly sweeter side. Btw they have a buy 3 drinks or ice creams, get 1 snack free! And also stamp rewards card! I will come back! read more

Regular black milk tea with honey boba was excellent! Loved it! Flavors are a bit...strange. But the strawberry popping boba was aces! Thought the staff was really lovely, and despite a hot day with a long line, everything moved quickly. The store itself is super tiny with room for only a couple of people, and definitely no place to sit - absolutely a take-away joint. Parking is easy - it's in a strip mall! read more

I do not like to write bad reviews. Took one sip and unfortunately, had to throw it out. Boba was not good. 24oz Strawberry tea shake with green tea tasted like watered down powdered flavor boba drink. Enough said. read more

It's pretty good! They have boba sizes from 16 oz to 32 oz! I got the black milk tea boba, lychee flavor- was too sweet, it worked out for me as I prefer my boba at 50% sweet. You can choose a base and different flavors. They offer biodegradable straws and plastic straws I thought it was odd as they serve the same purpose. Being that they're so close to the beach you'd think they would try to minimize plastic use. They also have snacks, like Pocky and Nutella dips, as well as Mitchell's ice cream! You can get it by the pint! Parking was easy! I was also able to charge my EV. Over all it's good place to call in an order after a run or a long walk on a hot day. Check them out! read more

For the many years I have been coming here Tea World just keeps getting better. But for those things that have stayed the same, I can count on a quality experience every time. Namely the Green Tea with Lychee Jelly. Thanks for the continued best from Jeff and his team.! read more

Yes I'm a fan of Tea World because it's located right next to Plato's Closet and they serve Horchata Milk Tea. Prices are reasonable. I did get here when they first opened and the boba wasn't ready for another 20 minutes, so I opted for another topping, egg pudding. It all worked out. Parking lot is kind of busy, but if you park around near the bank, there are a lot of open spaces. read more

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I've driven by Tea World many times and decided to stop by to give them a try. I had the tiger milk tea w/ crystal boba and guava mango green tea. I have a major sweet tooth and like my desserts and drinks pretty sweet...but these drinks were straight up sugar bombs! I couldn't finish them because they were so sweet. The customer service was good though and the person working was very friendly. read more

Tea World - Guava mango green tea | Tiger milk tea w/ crystal boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pacifica, California

Terrible service and the worst shake ever, it wasn't even a shake it was just bitter milk. Don't waste your time and Money. Spend almost $10 on bitter milk, for what was suppose to be UBE milk shake. My husband told not to complaint, but what kind of training do Employees have? Perhaps they should taste what they are selling. It ended up in the garbage. :( read more

I've had this bookmarked for awhile and been wanting to try it out since Pacifica doesn't really have any boba places. However, on my visit here I was sadly let down and cannot understand how everyone else on yelp is praising this place so highly like it's the best boba they've ever had. First off this place cannot compare to actual boba places in San Francisco or San Jose. Heck this place can't even compete with Teaven on Skyline which would be very entry level quality drinks. I guess Tea World's claim to fame is that they have "Malt milk teas & shakes." I wanted to try this out as I've never heard of a malted milk tea so I ordered a Thai tea thinking it'd be quite hard to mess it up. Unfortunately, this gimmick was short lived as I immediately drank up a chunk of malt powder that wasn't fully dissolved. Don't get me wrong, I shook up this drink and stirred it around a bunch before I even drank it, but damn sip after sip I just kept tasting chunks of malt powder, powdered thai tea, and water. There really wasn't any flavor to this drink besides powdered water. Didn't even finish half my drink before it was tossed. My girlfriend wanted ice cream so she got their avocado "Mitchell's ice cream." Horrible quality, as there were ice chunks throughout the ice cream and it had a freezer burn type of flavor where it tasted like the freezer it was in if that makes sense. Anyways, really poor quality drinks & ice cream. Go the extra mile and try Bobaville in Daly City if you want that boba fix. read more

Tea World - Malt Thai Tea & Avocado Ice Cream - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pacifica, California

They shouted at my little sister who is 10 and tole her she was a bitch when she was denied a drink after asking for one and sat their For 45 minutes because she couldn't get a refund read more