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    The Old Teahouse

    4.5 (140 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    Watermelon Sago Coconut
    John C.

    TLDR: Solid boba spot (but nothing too special) with lots of drink options, easy kiosk ordering, and a fun trivia vibe. It gets crowded with students, but it is a nice place to hang out or study. -------- This boba shop is located in the same plaza as Trader Joe's, making it easy to find and convenient to stop by. There is a good variety of boba drinks to choose from, and ordering is done through a kiosk where you can browse all the options at your own pace. They also offer food, though the prices seemed a bit higher compared to the drinks. I ordered the watermelon coconut sago, which was pretty good overall, though I think I might have enjoyed the mango version a bit more. The shop has tables and free WiFi, which makes it a nice spot to study or hang out for a while. When I visited, it was fairly packed with students, so seating may be limited during busy hours. One thing I really liked was the TV playing trivia videos from YouTube. It added a fun and interactive element that made the space feel more lively than other boba shops I have been to. Overall, this is a solid boba place with a good atmosphere and plenty of drink options. I would consider coming back, especially if I am in the area.

    Alex T.

    This is one of my new favorite boba place. They habe my favorite jasmine milk tea. . They serve the boba in a bear cup which I'm sold immediately. The cup is shaped of a deadly like sb. . The tea strong and fragrant. The boba is chewy and has a good flavor. . I really like the small space but plenty of seating too. If you love matcha, milk tea and other flavors theh have it here too. . Overall I am a fan of this spot. They are located next to my favorite brewery. The service here is quick and friendly. The boba here is top notch. Thanks for reading. Hope this helps. Have a yelptastic day.

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    Liann A.

    If you went to UC Davis around the early 2000-2013 the old tea house was nostalgic. Their honey boba blizzard, popcorn chicken and fried rice and just being inside this new renovated space it isn't the same but some nostalgia. Tables where you can study and meet up with friends. I got their house boba milk tea and it Reminded me of under grad. I was too full to try their crispy chicken but it looks and feel the same. The service is great, their combo meals looks like a great deal and their boba is nice and soft.

    Bear cups!
    Felicia P.

    I stopped at this place on a whim with some friends on a cool December night... the staff were friendly and welcoming... they had cute bear cups and you could order any drink in them without an upcharge... They also had cute mini labubu keychains if you purchase $25 worth of products or leave a review! We ordered strawberry matcha, Thai green milk tea, and brown sugar boba milk tea... they were delicious and not too sweet (you could also alter the sweetness on some). Amazing service, amazing products - I love them so much :)

    Regina N.

    This place gives free bear cups and you don't have to wait in line for hours at Starbucks! Jasmine Milk Tea 2/5* I had the basic tea with salted foam with no sugar and it was just ok. I could barely taste the jasmine tea. It was really watery. The salted cream was good though.. thick, salty-sweet, and creamy smooth mouthful. Popcorn Chicken 5/5* Good portion size and came out straight from the fryer so hot and crispy. Chicken was big chunks, crispy on the outside without too much breading and tender inside. The chili powder was no child's play. It was SO spicy. If you leave a review, you get to choose one of the mini labubu keychains. Even though they're lafufus, they are super cute!

    Geanna T.

    I'm so glad Old Teahouse is back!! I was scared I'd never get to get my fave Green Thai Tea ever again after U-Mall closed. The new location is definitely redesigned to have a more modern aesthetic but is maybe half the size of the old location. Old Teahouse is definitely one of the OG boba spots in Davis which now seems to have a huge variety of them. However, their Green Thai Tea and their affordable combo meals is what makes them stand out to me over other boba shops! Perfect for college students. I can't say if quality has gone down since I've only gone once since they reopened. However, I noticed my green thai tea was a lot more watered down compared to how I remember it which made me sad. I hope it was only a one-time thing. Lovely seeing Old Teahouse back, and I hope they continue to be successful in this new plaza!

    Kimchi Tofu Stew
    Esther C.

    I'm so excited Old Teahouse is back! Their kimchi stew is still so flavorful and delicious. Their staff were also friendly and seemed hard working. Small store so not a place to post up for a while

    House Boba Milk Tea
    Tiffany N.

    I'm one of those people who went to the old tea house back in the 2000-2010s. Old tea house back in the day was one of my favorite places to grab a meal but not one of my favorite places to grab a drink. Then some changes happened in old tea house became a little bit more drinking snack oriented over food than they closed and now they've opened this new location. Wasn't really sure what to expect so I came in early in their opening days and got a standard milk tea. When I ordered the milk tea, I was surprised that you couldn't adjust the sweetness, which seems to be a standard at most Boba shops in today's day and age. Got my milk. Tea took a drink, and honestly, was not really impressed. It was fine, but I really wish that I could've adjusted the sweetness. The Boba itself was good, I have to admit, it was a really nice texture. But altogether, wasn't super impressed. That being said, I do want to go back and try maybe another drink and their food. Location-wise, it is a tiny location. It barely fits like six tables, and there's not a lot of space on the inside, which the old location had which made it great for hanging out in. That being said with the new Davis Commons, I imagine people can just sit outside and chill. The people who serviced we were really nice, kept apologizing for some technical difficulties they were having and were very friendly in explaining to me that the sweetness couldn't be adjusted because how the tea was prepared ahead of time. Overall, the drinks are better than what it was back in the day, but nothing really stand out compared to all the other Boba shops in Davis.

    Seasalt Cream Jasmine
    Huryoung V.

    The iconic Old Teahouse is back in the renewed Davis Collections Plaza. - Jasmine Seasalt Cream (4/5) it's tea-forward, crema is just right. The boba texture is pretty good, but there's no flavor - isn't soaked in sugar or honey. Lots of food options for late night snacks. The service is quick and welcoming, the drink pickup spot is in a bit of an awkward corner with 1) a table next to it 2) the line for ordering is in the way of people picking up drinks, but the cashier does a great job of bringing the drinks out.

    Fries
    Lindsey L.

    Many of my older friends have talked to me about the old tea house and that it was good. I was excited to have a nearby boba location but I don't think that will be happening. Tried the matcha latte and it was just sweet milk. The employee told us that there was a bad batch that was made today AFTER we paid and sat down and finally received the drink. He offered to get us another drink though which was better- mango green tea. It was very sweet though. Also tried the mango sago coconut but it was also just milk and the sago was dry??? Also thought this could be a nice place to study but the music inside got progressively louder and there is no wifi. This place is just a takeout location. Overall, I was unimpressed and would rather make the trip downtown for boba than come here. Side note: there are more smoothie options than teas even though the name has teahouse. Do what you will with this information.

    Jasmine milk tea
    Sabrina L.

    Great location -- located in the mall , lots of shops around, also nice playground right in front of the shop. Inside -- minimum decoration and small seating area. Simple and clean. The staff who helped me order was friendly. Unfortunately, the Jasmine milk tea is very disappointing, the appreciation level is so low that I would rather take water instead of the milk tea just ordered. Strongly suggest the owner to look into the recipe -- plain and strong artificial taste. Sorry, honestly won't recommended , at least this drink. For this time experience, one star .

    Crispy Chicken
    Anh T.

    This restaurant has been a staple of Davis for years, and it still provides comfort food, snacks, and drinks for the people of the city. I was craving a snack on a weekday afternoon, and so I tried their crispy chicken. The chicken was not too dry and well-seasoned, and it was a snack I quickly went through while doing other work.

    Carol P.

    Literally the cutest bear cups and the nicest staff! I got the sea salt crème jasmine milk tea and watermelon jasmine fruit tea for my hubby. Both 50% sweetness with added boba. Price was about $7 per drink. Boba had good chewy texture. Our drinks could've used more flavor. The jasmine tea was mild. My hubby said the same thing about the watermelon flavor in his drink. He did like that there was real bits of watermelon. This is a newly opened business, so hopefully they can work on their tea flavors. Great location. Support this little tea house in Davis!

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    7 months ago

    The mango smoothie was good. The kitchen closes early. Cute place and within walking distance of UC Davis.

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    7 months ago

    very yummy! good boba and good milk tea! friendly and good study spot (even tho it's a lil busy, it's aesthetic.)

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    6 months ago

    Delicious drinks, great service and ambiance! Had a great time here, great place to hangout with friends

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    6 months ago

    Closes late , helpful nice clean place I couldn't understand the kiosks and the lady was nice and helpful.

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    8 months ago

    The customer service was super helpful and the workers were very kind, plus boba was so good.

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    8 months ago

    The drinks were yummy! It was clean and it had great customer service, super kind and friendly!

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    8 months ago

    Great service & very accommodating love this new buisness thai tea was great and the workers 10/10 yall better get thereeee

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    8 months ago

    Amazing service! Staff was very helpful and food and drinks were great. Will be coming back!

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    9 months ago

    Great boba place and close to campus! Lots of options for food and boba in the menu and is a nice study spot!

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    9 months ago

    Love the tofu bowl and the kimchi beef bowl, and people who works here are super nice.

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    8 months ago

    perfect love this place! the drinks are fire and I got a keychain. I would definitely reccomend. LOVEEEEE!!

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    5 months ago

    great service and delicious boba!! the workers are very friendly. overall, the ambiance was great.

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    6 months ago

    everything was amazing! such great service, super cute seating, amazing boba! so happy they opened in davis :)

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    8 months ago

    very nice workers felt very comfortable almost like a labubu! very yummy food and drinks too

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    9 months ago

    service was super quick and drink was yummy! welcoming and friendly staff when i walked in.

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    very cute vibes and the employees are very nice. good study spot, will definitely come back

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