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    Teaspoon - Berkeley

    4.1 (51 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Maya V.

    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.

    Watermelon Series - Lychee Breeze + Flamingo
    Janetto L.

    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!

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    Monika T.

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

    Lisa H.

    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!

    Edison H.

    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!

    Alex C.

    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.

    Ernest M.

    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! :)

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    Chad M.

    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.

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    Elma D.

    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

    Silky Mango (Oat Milk) and Dirty Ube (Oat Milk)
    Kyra K.

    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.

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    Eric M.

    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.

    Matcha Royale - Classic with oat milk
    Sabrina M.

    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!

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    Amy T.

    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.

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    I love this place I always get there black sugar Assam because it come with boba and it at a good price point this is my go to spot

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    3 years ago

    I got the taro boba and it was soo good! Had real taro chunks in it and wasn't too sweet. The vibe and customer service was rlly good too :)

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    Ask the Community - Teaspoon - Berkeley

    Can we earn/redeem rewards from the Teaspoon app at this location?

    Yes! The cashier should be able to take your rewards account information and process it accordingly. Alternatively you can order on the app for pickup at the store!

    When is the grand reopening?

    Hi Mackenzie! We plan to reopen Tuesday coming up on the 27th!

    When are you going to have your grand opening?

    Hi Justin T. - thank you for your question! Looks like we will have our soft opening in late October. If you follow us on IG or Facebook: Teaspoon Berkeley - we will post more information as we get closer!

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    We found this spot by accident because we were looking for a store nearby. I LOVED IT! Cutest place…read morewith the nicest employees. I had a lot of questions and they sweetly answered them before I did my order. You order online or on the screens in the store. Pretty self explanatory and easy. There are just a few places to sit inside, so probably want to get it to go. I ordered this heavenly mango/grapefruit concoction with pearls. 15/10. It was so hard to choose what to order because everything looked so delicious and refreshing. My drink was ready in less than 10 minutes. I definitely want to come back and try some different drinks!

    Tried a few more drinks at Yi Fang:…read more Multi-floral honey mountain tea, 50 sweet no ice, large: The drink was done in about half the time that was estimated (Snackpass estimated 15 minutes, but it was done in 7). It was barely sweet, 50% is the lowest sweetness you can set for this drink. I was disappointed by this one as I felt the tea and floral flavors could've been stronger, it really just tasted of honey. Large chocoberry bliss, warm, 50 sweet (which was the recommended sweetness): It's a non caffeinated drink and can only be hot or warm. It tastes of dark chocolate with strawberry. It reminded me of hot chocolate but with a strawberry milk flavor, I liked it and would recommend trying it when it's in season if you enjoy sweets and chocolate in particular. Cheese creamer black tea, no ice, 0% sweetness, large cold: The tea is truly bitter when at 0% sweetness, which is what I intended. A generous thick amount of creamer on top. It doesn't mix easily with the tea. Note that on Snackpass, they add another $0.25 onto the price of your drink for "city cup fee" - referring to City of Berkeley's fee charged for plastic drink cups. I have found they're usually pretty fast at making the drinks and they may be done earlier than what Snackpass estimates. Sometimes you may need to get the attention of one of the workers as they can be occupied working and aren't always at the counter looking at you.

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    I moved to Berkeley about a month ago, and Asha quickly became one of my go-to spots for matcha. I…read morelove the vibe and decor of the cafe, the baristas have always been sweet and friendly, and the menu has a great selection. I especially appreciate that they have genmaicha, which can be harder to find. Their version has a distinct roasted tea flavor that doesn't taste watered down, which I love. Their strawberry matcha is also delicious, with a fresher, juicier strawberry flavor than a lot of other spots. I would honestly give this location 5 stars based on the drinks and regular barista interactions alone, but my last experience was really off-putting. I noticed that people often study there with laptops, so I came in with mine and brought a small lunch from Oori down the street to make a morning out of it. I've done this before without issue, but this time, a woman with crazy eyes who seemed to have a higher role came out and very abruptly scolded me, saying, "You CAN'T eat outside food here," while aggressively pointing toward the door as if I needed to leave immediately. I completely understand having a no-outside-food policy, and I would have had no problem following it if it had been communicated respectfully. But the way she approached me felt unnecessarily harsh and honestly pretty upsetting. I apologized right away, packed everything up in a panic, and left. After processing it, I realized how inappropriate the interaction felt for something that could have been addressed with a simple, polite reminder. Overall, Asha has great matcha, a cute space, and friendly baristas, but that experience really left a bad taste in my mouth. Just a heads up: the drinks are good, but you may want to be careful about bringing outside food in, because the policy might be enforced in a pretty unpleasant way.

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    Walked by and saw a sign out front advertising their matcha with matcha foam, so of course I had to…read morepop in and order exactly that--and I absolutely loved it. The matcha flavor was strong and didn't taste watered down, cheap, or artificial. The location is convenient, clean, and the service was efficient. They have a strip of benches along the wall with tiny tables, which is nice if you're waiting for your drink, but I wouldn't say it's the kind of spot where you'd sit down with a friend to catch up or study since the space is pretty small. Overall, a solid matcha stop and definitely worth trying if you're in the area.

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