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    3.7 (231 reviews)

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    Christy T.

    Caramel milk was good. Not too sweet. It was not busy on a Sunday afternoon, service was quick. Ambiance was casual and comfortable. The heater can be adjusted to a lower degree.

    Inside
    Leann P.

    LOVE when a place puts up decorations and themes. LOOK HOW COLD WE LOOK! Brrrrrr 10/10 backdrop -- perfect HOLIDAY WEATHER boba good

    Silky Mango, Dirty Ube
    Teev R.

    As a boba enthusiast, their signature flavors are fun to try, but at their prices it is a luxury for me. Setting: Very modern, aesthetically pleasing interior. There are games available indoors where folks of all ages can indulge. Service: When asked for drink advice the waiter was sarcastic and it wasn't very helpful leading me to not be satisfied with the order. Drinks: I got the Silky Mango and Dirty Ube. The mango was smooth, but too milky; the Ube was amazing, creamy, and had a round finish.

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    Harsimran K.

    I ordered a strawberry colada with honey boba which was extra. You have to wait for 15-20 mins to get your drink. They have some games that you can play while waiting for your drink. Also they have free wifi. This place is always full. Their drinks taste heavenly undoubtedly, but I find the place a bit pricey.

    Mango Funtime Smoothie and Taro Lover - Tea Traveler
    Janet T.

    I wanted a hot drink and also wanted to try the seasonal Ube Astra. My son wanted boba. We have been here many times. Ordered online and came in for pickup around 7:15pm on a Tuesday night. We were the only ones here. Everything went smoothly! I am a regular at Teaspoon and I also have been to many branches of Teaspoon. Service was good and atmosphere of this store is nice. Check out this branch if you haven't.

    Left - Taro Lover and right - supposedly Dirty Ube
    Jen-Jen B.

    As much as I wanted to write a positive review, not sure if my first visit would entice me to come back. The gentleman taking our order was pleasant. The place is pretty roomy for a boba spot. Yet their bathroom had hand written signs. One saying out of order and another saying employees only. We ordered a taro lover with honey boba and a dirty ube coffee. My son wasn't a fan of his taro drink and he loves taro drinks. He said it was just okay. Now for my dirty ube, it was just coffee. I think they forgot to add the ube. Even before, while, and after shaking it, no hint of purple in it to be seen. The coffee was good but it's not what I ordered. And paid more for it. I was bummed.

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    John P.

    If you want your boba fix, Teaspoon is a decent place to get it! Service is okay. They don't go above and beyond, they just do their job. Seems like they don't really want to be there but they try. Inside has a lot of space and the outside has a table in front. I needed some energy after a TJ's run, so I wanted to try the Red Bull Cocolada. They don't use all the Red Bull, so they give you the can with the rest. You're allowed to add 3 different toppings, so I picked Mango stars, lychee and coconut. They don't hold back with the toppings! They give a lot. The combination of the drink and toppings tasted really good. Reminded me of the islands. The coconut is pretty faint but you can taste it. Would come back to try other drinks because they all looked really good!

    Mango Funtime, Matcha Royale - Lychee on Lychee.
    Knight R.

    Teaspoon is always convenient after picking up kids from school. Love the drink selections, and some of them allow sweetness to be adjusted. Not just tea here, but coffee and fruit flavors as well.

    Dirty Ube
    Winnie L.

    ***3.5. Stars*** After going to TJ, I needed some caffeine. Ordered the Dirty Ube for myself and my DD ordered the Ruby Fizz. Loved the Ruby Fizz. Nicely sweetened with bits of lychee. The Dirty Ube was a thirst quenching drink. However, there wasn't much ube flavor. Coffee was mild and not too strong

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    Evangelene G.

    You can order at the kiosk if there's a line or you can go up to the counter. Both times I have been there, it wasn't too crowded and I was able to go to the counter to order. You can choose a sweetness level if you want to customize your drink. I prefer a jasmine green tea unsweetened and they are able to do that for me. - Contactless payment is encouraged. - Go to the end of the counter and wait for them to call your name. - I prefer the drinks over the snacks. I ordered a mochi donut and it was on the dry side. - The space is very clean. Seating is limited to outside, though that may be subject to change depending on the COVID rules.

    Matcha Royale - Strawberry
    Esther M.

    I live by here but I rarely come here, not sure why. I used to go more to study however it's been a while. I came by because my food across the street had a forty minute wait, but the server was nice and the drink was refreshing. It was clean inside and cool so it's good to avoid the heat.

    Iris C.

    The best idea to get a iced drink on a hot day. I came in for my birthday drink. They cover up $6 and I pay the difference if the drinks price is higher. I am glad that I ordered online. This place was packed with people. Walk in and out to pick up. Tried the ube dirty latte. It's supposed to have ube taste, but it tastes like regular sweeten coffee to me. I wish the ube taste can be stronger. I would opt for something else next time.

    New macarons
    Matthew H.

    Ehh service has changed... previously service has been exceptional, fast, and friendly... now its just mediocre. Workers seem to not really care, nor want to be there, just going through the motions, waiting to clock out. Drinks: 1. Seasonal Pumpkin King {2/5 stars, $5} - Was a disappointment. Could barely taste the delicious rich, roasted flavor of the oolong tea. The pumpkin creme was very watered down and diluted. It was also gritty... Not very good at all. 2. Grass hopper {3/5 stars, $6} - Too sweet even with less sweet. Tastes very artificial and has a sour tea flavor... Service: Mediocre. Slow service with no one in front of us. Three baristas and took about 7 mins for two drinks. The employees were very unfriendly and seemed to be annoyed with working. Overall: Just ok. Was better a year ago with friendly service and helpful employees. I guess the franchise ownership has changed... or something.

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    Ask the Community - Teaspoon

    For the virgin mojito, can I add both lychee and strawberry flavoring or just one flavoring?

    Sorry..adding both strawberry and lychee will over power the mojito flavor.

    Could i substitute black tea rather than oolong for the liquid gold? i'd love to order it bcoz i love honey but i don't rly like oolong

    Yes, just ask the friendly tea-persons and they will whip it up for you.

    Do they have free wi-fi? Is that a good place to study?

    Yes, there is free wifi. They play music in the background, but not too loud, so you can still study. Comfy seating, spacious tables, and convenient charging ports.

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    I wanted to grab some desserts for my family during this hot summer heat. I ended up ordering so…read moremuch! Large strawberry bingsoo - refreshing strawberries, and they did not skimp out. Kids loved it Large mango bingsoo - mango slices were plentiful. This was the first to go when everyone dug in. Large chocolate bingsoo - this was ok, I would have liked to see a little more chocolate incorporated into the dish. Large caramel bingsoo - loved the crunch that came with the cereal pieces. Large original red bean bingsoo - classic combo if you wanted something a little more simple Large injeolmi bingsoo. Large matcha red bean bingsoo - another classic combo. The matcha wasn't overpowering and the slight bitterness balanced out the sweet in the dish. Mango sago - classic summertime fave. The fresh mango and sago was a hit with the toddlers and not too sweet. I ordered everything for pick up via door dash. It was ready a lot sooner than expected too. Since it was such a large pick up order, I told the gentleman at the register I'd make a couple trips. He actually followed behind me to my car to help me load everything up. That was so nice!

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    I am so surprised I've never reviewed Ice Monster, because we were here for an event many years ago…read moreand we absolutely adored their sugary sweets. I've been on a shaved ice kick recently and decided to drop in and try Ice Monster's coffee shaved ice - and it did not disappoint. It was soft and light and just divine. You order from a tablet at the front, but their service was friendly and helpful when delivering the food, and there is plenty of seating out front. We've also had items delivered a couple times, and they're always well packed and in great condition (not melted) when we receive them. All in all we'll definitely keep ordering from Ice Monster and have been loving their frosty wares!

    I grew up in Taiwan where, on hot, muggy summer nights when it was just too miserable to stay…read moreindoors, my siblings and I would walk down the street to a street vendor and get a cold shaved ice topped with brown sugar syrup and condensed milk. Absolutely the best way to cool down! I was thrilled to discover Ice Monster in Walnut Creek! Not only can I get an authentic Taiwanese shaved ice, but they have an incredible variety of ice flavors (strawberry, mango, green tea, etc) and toppings. They also have boba tea (which also originated in Taiwan), milk tea, regular ice cream, freshly cooked Chinese finger foods, and more. The place has tables inside and out and is always immaculate. I also really appreciate that they don't add the problem of landfills overflowing with plastics! They use real dishes and real silverware. I don't know of any other place that conscientious. I have been going here for 8 years. It was started by a couple from Taiwan and the owners the last several years are from China. They keep the place open seven days a week, but even with that grueling work schedule, the customer service is always fantastic. They go out of their way to keep their customers happy. Apparently, I'm not the only one who loves the place, because when school gets out, the place is filled with teenagers and families with children. It's a great place to hang out. I've tried other places in the East Bay, but this is my absolute favorite place for Chinese shaved ice, boba tea, and other yummy foods. I can't recommend them highly enough!

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    Sulbing is a pretty solid spot for bingsoo, though I don't think it'll be my go-to. It's tucked…read moreinto one of those plazas lining El Camino Real, and the parking is pretty limited. Not only does it get really busy after work hours, many parking spots are reserved for other businesses. It's also usually crowded inside, making snagging a seat a bit hard. It's a popular spot, and I can see why--the menu features many different bingsoo options alongside other desserts, and they're all very beautiful and cute. There's also free WiFi and bathroom access. I will note that they don't seem particularly diligent about cleaning up between customers. You pick your own seats, and when I finally found a table, there was food residue visible on the tabletop. Their prices are a little higher than some other spots in SJ (ranging from ~$13 to $19 pre-tax), and I don't think the quality of the bingsoo is noticeably better to justify the price. I tried a pricier one (the premium strawberry), and found it to be quite good, but not $20 good. Plus, some aspects seem designed more for pictures than for eating. The little cheesecake slice is a bit hard because it's cold and difficult to eat with the shaved ice. That said, their bingsoo does taste good! The fruit tasted fresh and sweet, and the portion was enough for me to share with my partner. I wish the condensed milk was provided on the side instead of already poured on top, but I didn't mind the amount they gave. I may not be back immediately in the future, but I wouldn't mind visiting again. I would probably stick to the lower-priced options myself, though. If you visit, do keep in mind that it's usually really busy--your order probably will take a minute, and whether that's worth it or not is up to you.

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