Refreshing drinks and amazing customer service. Went with Dez after a doctor's appointment looking for something cold and refreshing. This Berkeley location has special summer drinks that some of the other locations don't carry. I got the lychee mango seasonal drink and Dez got the guava. Both were delicious with the perfect sweetness level and really fresh flavor. What stood out most though was the customer service. Steven, who I believe is the owner, was incredibly welcoming and took time to explain the menu options and make sure our drinks were made the way we liked them. I really wish the Pinole location carried some of these seasonal drinks because it's much closer for me, but honestly I'd come back to Berkeley for both the drinks and the service. Definitely a spot worth stopping at if you're in the area. read more

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Didn't like the black sugar boba. It wasn't bad but the sugar tasted artificial and was too much at the bottom instead of around the sides of the cup which I would prefer. I usually don't like boba pearls but usually like them from some teaspoons - this stores boba pearls was not one of those I like. read more

Teaspoon is a reliably good boba chain wherever you go. This particular location is as good as the rest of them--not any better or worse. My family and I ordered our drinks, and I got the Lychee on Lychee, half sweetness. It was still REALLY sweet (like 100% sweet-tasting), and the tea flavor wasn't as strong as I'd like. Also, for some reason, it was super difficult to pierce the drink tops with the paper straws they use. Staff were helpful when my parents had a difficult time ordering with gift card. Not much to say about the interior! There's a couple tables, but it's a small space overall. Overall, Teaspoon is just okay. read more

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Service was excellent. BOGO specials, which makes it excellent. Ambiance was on point. I will be returning for more boba! read more

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First time at this Berkeley location and this Teaspoon definitely lives up to its reputation of always making sure their customers leave their shop happy and satisfied. Esther made what could have turned into a pretty unpleasant experience to a totally positive one. Thank you Esther for taking care of us tonight! For some reasons, the rewards on my app was not scanning/registering on their side of the system. Esther was trying her best to scan my rewards barcode and use the discounts shown in my profile but the system kept selecting a different one for us. She was patient in working through the issue despite her being the only worker in the store at that moment with multiple drink orders coming in. I believe her partner was on break and instead of just ignoring my issue, she went and called her manager, Tania to help as well. They were trying to troubleshoot together over the phone which I really appreciated. I told them it's ok, I didn't want to hold up their orders over my silly problem but they were both insistent in making sure I was taken care of. Thank you for taking the time in making me feel like a valued customer and not looking the other way when a problem arises. We opted for the Watermelon Series (Flamingo + Lychee Breeze) and both were very refreshing for this summer night. Not overly sweet with the perfect watermelon to tea ratio in the lychee one plus the passion fruit was a nice touch to the Flamingo drink. Great summer drinks especially if you're a fruity drink fan. Definitely would stop into this location again whenever we're in the Berkeley area. Thank you so much to Esther and Tania both for taking care of your customers! read more

Teaspoon - Berkeley - Watermelon Series - Lychee Breeze + Flamingo - Bubble Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Delicious tea in a great prime spot with so many different options. The workers are so kind and helpful. I loved the grasshopper which has lychee, cucumber and jasmine tea. Their creations are all super good. I definitely recommend less sugar! I also enjoyed the oolong milk tea and the boba was squishy and chewy just how I like it! read more

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Delicious boba milk tea (Thai version)! Fast and competent service. Lemon bars were kinda bland though.

Clean and small setup. Picked up a few drinks close to closing so that may be the why... but the drinks were watered down. Other than that, no other complaints here. Will have to see for next time! read more

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I've always been a fan of the Teaspoon brand. So when I saw that there was a Teaspoon nearby while in Berkeley, I knew I had to stop by for a drink. The shop is pretty small, with very little seating available. It is however clean and well lit, and the baristas were all very friendly as well. They strangely enough had a "Soft Opening" sign above their entrance, so we asked them if they were having any soft opening specials. It turns out they did their soft opening last NOVEMBER (1 year ago)! Not sure why the sign is still up after all this time. Ordered a Guava Sunset, and boba topping was an additional $1 add-on. The boba itself was a bit firm, so was rather disappointed with the drink. Additionally, the cup they use at this location appears to be thinner and smaller than the typical cup I get from other Teaspoon locations. read more

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Well if you like all kinds of different drinks with different kind of flavors different kind of fruity natural fruity bom bom flavors this is it I highly recommend these to adults young kids and middle-aged no matter how old you are you going to enjoy their flavor drinks don't deprive yourself from enjoying life of drinking different type of drinks with free f different flavors join me at this teaspoon establishment we won't regret it I know that by just the look of their pictures on their website it looks so delicious just looking at the picture of the drinks makes your mouth water read more

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Teaspoon is a reliable boba chain known for its quality tea, and the Berkeley location lives up to that reputation. It looks like they brew their teas in house. I saw what looked like an espresso machine setup with different teas and flavors ready to be freshly brewed. They offer a wide variety of flavors and toppings, and you can fully customize your drink. If you're unsure, they also have suggested combinations that pair specific flavors with the best toppings. It's $6.25 to $7.25 each, which is pretty standard. I've been going to Teaspoon for a while, and this location is just as solid as the others. My favorites include their taro lover which contains real taro jam, classic Thai milk tea with the grass jelly and boba, and their house milk tea. The seating area is very small, just a few tables, so it's more of a grab and go spot than a place to hang out with a large group. The ambiance is clean and minimal, but nothing fancy. Parking can be tricky with mostly street parking, but the shop is close to the UC Berkeley campus, which makes it super convenient for students and faculty. Overall, a great spot for consistently good boba and well brewed tea. Service was fast and worker was friendly. Even gave me a free drink that someone didn't pick up! :) read more

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Staff was amazing. Cream Jasmine 50 percent sweet with peach popping boba was really good. Tons of topping options. They didn't have almond pudding so I will have to come back and hope I can try it another time. read more

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I think Teaspoon is a fine option for boba if you are in the area but I imagine this shop must have really tough competition with places like Asha, Happy Lemon, and even U:Dessert Story nearby. We tried a bunch of drinks all with boba (there are several other options for toppings but I am a boba person through and through): Taro Lover (taro paste with milk and chunks of taro) Black Assam (black tea with milk) Silky Strawberry (milk with strawberry syrup/preserve) Starlight Sesame (hojicha milk tea with crème brûlée foam and black sesame) Their honey boba is decent and has a chewy texture to it. For the drinks where I could customize the sweetness I adjusted to 25% and felt that was sufficient (unlike most Asians, though, I love sugar). That said, the drinks themselves did taste artificial and left something to be desired. Staff were pleasant and efficient and we didn't have to wait too long for our drinks. If I were to come back, I would recommend the Starlight Sesame, but I think it's a seasonal drink only, unfortunately! read more

Berkeley is not shy of boba shops. My friend and I were seeking boba after our meal and Teaspoon was nearby and open later than other spots. This tea shop is on the smaller end with only two tables. Most customers take their drinks to go. Ordering is a breeze which you do at the kiosk and wait for your name to be called. Our drinks took less than five minutes to be made by the sweet staff which was appreciated! There's a variety of milk and fruit teas, some are caffeinated and others aren't. Adjustments for ice and sweetness can be made plus fairly alternatives are available. Since it was late at night, the non-caffeinated Silky Mango, Light Ice, and Oat Milk called to me. I found the Silky Mango to be extremely sweet, and creamy, with nicely cooked boba. My friend had the Dirty Ube with Oat Milk. The drinks are a little pricey but a good size! Teaspoon is a small yet reasonable spot for drinks in Downtown Berkeley. They have locations all over the nation, with this one tucked away off University Ave. It's easily accessible by foot with street parking around. read more

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Have always wanted to try this place and was thankful I got the opportunity to! Teaspoon is location in a busy area near UC Berkeley and a ton of surrounding businesses however, there is street parking if you're lucky. The location is small with minimal seating but it does have bright lighting and a bathroom. The menu is full of items but is easy to read and many great options to choose from. The location was busy and Teaspoon only had two workers onsite working hard to get the orders out as quickly as possible. I ordered the Mango Funtime smoothie which was very flavorful and reminded me of a Lucas Popsicle. Pricing was not too crazy and they have a deal if you download the app. read more

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Great late night boba spot! They were giving out free samples of the "ladybug" drink which was sweet and refreshing. The cashier was very friendly, told me about the ladybug drink, and how I could customize it for the future based on my preferences. I'm vegan so I ordered the matcha royale with oat milk (they use the califia brand) at 50% sweetness, it was still a bit sweeter than I normally like but still super good and creamy! I would definitely go back! read more

Teaspoon - Berkeley - Matcha Royale - Classic with oat milk - Bubble Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

First time trying this place via door dash! Flavors are incredible the silky mango flavor is amazing! Served fast read more

Teaspoon - Berkeley - Classic Thai Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Came here on a normal weekday and wasn't busy at all. I normally like teaspoon and had it at many different locations however this teaspoon was disappointing. I ordered the Black Sugar Assam and it was super watered down and the boba wasn't chewy. The cup wasn't cleaned either, so there was some spill all over the cup. There weren't any milk alternatives either. They had a self order kiosk and is more of a grab and go boba spot because there aren't much seats at all. However, I did like how they had samples of lemon bar! Unfortunately overall was disappointed to try Teaspoon in Berkeley. read more

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Decent spot for a limited menu of refreshing fruit teas and classic boba. Got the Thai Iced Tea Boba with lactose-free milk option. Boba were nice and soft (not mushy). read more

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I like that there is seating inside and a kiosk to order if there is ever a line. Just like the other locations, they have the same drinks such as a grasshopper, flamingo, classic thai tea, etc. The service here was great and they call out your name loud incase you have a hard time hearing you name. read more

Today was their soft opening! I got there three hours after it opened and the line wasn't too long. It's a small space, but it looks very modern and clean. On the right when you enter, there is a large TV displaying their menu of drinks. The people working up front were super welcoming and told us about what was going on for their first day. They had samples of their lemon bar and some of their signature drinks like the Grasshopper on the counter in front. We ordered a Black Sugar Assam and a Creamy Jasmine to go. I'm unsure how long this promotion is going for, but if you are following them on instagram, then you receive a discount of 5% off! The drinks were made super quickly and they made sure to tell us to shake our drinks. The black sugar assam was really good; the pearls were soft and full of flavor that paired well with the rest of the drink. The lemon bar sample, even though it was small, had a good lemon profile that I would like to try in full sometime. I also heard that followers on instagram will also receive discounts on their merchandise! Make sure to go check it out, should the promotion end soon! I definitely want to go back to try out more of their drinks and maybe even get some merch too. read more

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Quick Summary: - Kiosk is available to order - There are specialty drinks and also customizable - Tall cups - Less than a handful of seats - Provides a point system I visited here when the store is still in the soft opening stage. It is located close to the university and along university avenue. The interior has a cute elegant interior. The interior is also small, so there are not many seats. I treated this shop more of a grab a drink and go mindset. My memory is a little vague but I think there was a kiosk to order; however, in this round i ordered by asking the staff for the recommendations. They provided me a physical menu with two sides. One side displays the specialty drinks and the other side is the customization version. That day was a winter afternoon but after walking around the streets we became warm enough to get a cold drink. After viewing and absorbing recommendations from the staff, I decided to go to customization mode and pick a drink. Turned out though, the one I customized was pretty close to the Liquid Gold specialty drink, except I requested crystal boba. This drink was very good. I loved the bold flavor of the oolong standing out from the cream. It didn't get lost by the creamy milk, so every sip had a pleasant roasted flavor. I was glad to have asked the staff about the better option to add toppings into this drink and chose the crystal boba. I was thinking of either the regular boba or the coconut, but they have advised me to pick ones with less flavor or the toppings will mask away the tea -- and my focus was the tea. For me, crystal boba or the sago are my go-tos when I want some chewy texture in my drink but I want to focus on the tea flavor. Because it's located conveniently in the busier sides of Berkeley, I think I'll walk by here and grab a cup of tea. read more

Teaspoon - Berkeley - Customized tea - honey oolong, cream is regular, and crystal boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

I have been to other Teaspoons in the area and liked their drinks. One thing about Teaspoon is that their limited specialty drinks are always interesting to me, so I ventured into trying out the Ube Astra. Generally I like ube, but the drink was not to my liking which is only why I gave it less star. I may come back and try a general drink and revise my review but it was too sweet for me and lacked ube flavoring. The ambiance is nice. The seating is pretty small but it works well for a boba shop near a college. The seating and ambiance is directed to small hangouts with friends or studying/working. Keep in mind there is kpop playing but I enjoy it. The service was fast and the drink well made - just not to my taste so far. read more

Teaspoon - Berkeley - Ube Astra - Bubble Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

One of the newer boba spots in Berkeley, located on a Main Street, with little areas to sit inside. You can order from a kiosk and I don't know why I got so confused. I ordered one of the drinks and added honey boba. They have honey boba which is soft and I forgot what the other boba was called, it was crystal and more harder? I think I got the liquid gold drink and I like to lessen my sugar. My friend accidentally added 0 sugar to his drink then told them that was on accident because he wanted full sugar, they then re made it for him with no issues. Service was quick and plenty of options. I personally like Teaspoons honey boba for its chewiness. read more

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I ordered a caramel drink with some Boba and it was OK. Way too sweet for my taste, but it's fine if that's what people want. When I went in, I was ignored, but a blond, tattooed woman helped me. The machine for covering the drinks wasn't working. I had to wait a long time for my drink. I think that I probably won't be back here. Not because of her, she was great. But there were five to six people in the back and not one stepped in to help. The woman who helped me apologized for the wait, but that's OK. I have no reason to really come back here. I can get better elsewhere. read more

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This Teaspoon location is located in the downtown Berkeley area. While this is a busier area, I easily found parking right in front of the shop. Ordering is through their kiosk by the counter, so not much service - even though there were only a few customers inside at the time. This is a smaller shop compared to their other shops I had been to. I ordered my usual from here, which is their Creamy Jasmine. I originally wanted boba and grass jelly for my drink, but for some reason, they do not have grass jelly at this location. Anyway, my drink was decent - it was a bit on the unsweetened / watered down side though. It was not as cold, creamy, or sweet as their other locations, even at the same ice / sweetness levels and with the same cream choice. read more

One of the best boba options around. My kids and I are boba fans and we love trying different places. There have been a lot of disappointments and underwhelming experiences with all the various boba places around. This was completely different. Teaspoon is my new top option The service was great the staff were up beat The ambiance was very light and airy and clean The pricing is competitive to other boba shops But the quality was way better than what I have experienced than read more

Came here on a rainy day. Not busy at all! I love teaspoon but this location was very disappointing! I ordered the strawberry colada and it was not filled up all the way like other locations I've been to. It was also not very slushy-like as it was more on melted/ watery side compared to the other locations I've been to. The staff was also not very friendly. I asked about adding my phone number to my purchase and received a not so friendly response telling me no they cannot do that post-payment. I also forgot to check-in on Yelp for the discount as order was done on a kiosk and staff was too busy making drinks in the back to assist at the cashier. I unfortunately won't be coming to this location again. read more

The customer service was great, the woman taking orders was really helpful and friendly. read more

Teaspoon - Berkeley - On the left Strawberry Colada Smoothie and on the right Strawberry Sangria - Bubble Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

TLDR: If you're looking for boba catering, I highly recommend reaching out to Teaspoon. Their team is reliable, the drinks are amazing, and their service is top-notch. They're a great partner to have for any event! We've had the pleasure of working with Teaspoon for two years in a row for our company event, and they've consistently delivered an outstanding experience. This year, we went with their full-service catering, which made the experience even more special for our guests. Their drinks are enjoyable-- their teas were refreshing & flavorful, and the chewy soft boba is a crowd favorite topping every time. What truly sets Teaspoon apart is their excellent customer service. Daniel is incredibly easy to work with--responsive, flexible, and genuinely committed to making sure everything runs smoothly. Whether it's answering questions or coordinating logistics, he's been a true professional throughout the process and a pleasure to work with. Thank you Teaspoon Berkeley! read more

Nice little place. I liked the aesthetics. Boba was tasty too. Would be nicer if they had an outdoor seating option.

I came in on a Tuesday around 2:30, evidently a slow period considering the lack of any person in the store-- neither customer nor employee (at least in my view). I understand that when time gets slow, an employee may be in the back doing other things, but it is odd that there is no notification sound (chime, jingle, etc.) when a customer orders at the kiosk to signal to the employee that there has been an order. I ordered from the kiosk, a receipt was printed behind the counter, and then I sat down to wait. After a few minutes of silence, the employee came out and started making the drink. I'm not saying that this greatly inconvenienced me or was a terrible event that enraged me, it was just a slightly odd set up. And as an added note, it is pricier than other boba shops in the area and offers a similar quality. read more

Friendly and helpful staff. Always long line but workers can handle it professionally with a smile. Teaspoon is hella good plus lots of choices. Highly recommended. read more

Really good tasting boba that's fresh and has really good sweetness. Only thing that this is on the higher end in terms of pricing in Berkeley. read more

People and service are nice!! I love the samples they give . Last time I had a peach jasmine tea and it was delicious. read more

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We ordered the Black Sugar Assam and Pineapple Shine. Unfortunately, both were a big disappointment. The Black Sugar Assam didn't smell or taste like tea at all--it was overly sweet and tasted like cheap black sugar syrup. The Pineapple Shine had a medicinal taste that was really off-putting. Overall, not worth it. read more

This is probably my favorite boba shop in Berkeley! The drinks are tasty and the service is always fast, friendly, and helpful. Customer service is awesome -- Brissa is so funny and welcoming, it makes my whole day! The store is very clean as well. read more

Great diversity in drinks and capability for modifications. Excellent tea selection and clear distinctions on dietary restrictions. The juices are fresh and delicious! read more

We absolutely love Teaspoon! It has become our go to boba spot in downtown Berkeley. The drinks are great and you can customize them to fit your needs. The service is amazing too. Especially Tanya she is an angel the sweetest person and we always love getting to chat with her whenever we visit. She makes you feel so invited. There are two tables with chairs to sit inside and a kiosk you can use to order. Plus they offer a neighbor discount too. My go to orders Thai Tea with oat milk and the guava sunset. read more

I've been coming here since it opened and it's always very good. There was only one time today when our drinks tasted different and we felt really bad about requesting a remake, but the staff here is always so, so nice and pleasant. I love this place and will keep coming for sure. Especially love their ube astra! read more