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    Top Tea + Espresso

    4.4 (174 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Come here at least 3 times a week, almost every day. Really disappointed The photos show two drinks I got around 7PM on June 21. After one sip, my drink was mostly ice. The drink for my friend hadn't even been opened and it was packed full of ice. I did NOT order extra ice or less ice, but my drink still had way less liquid. Quality control has gotten really inconsistent. 如果你摇出来的奶茶太少了就选择直接偷懒用冰补满吗???一点点就算了这太夸张了吧 我朋友还要再开回来 说可以重新做 这个女生做的奶茶也没表现抱歉一副无所谓的样子 还是男生说的不好意思 但是为什么要跟我说这样是你们店正常的出品品质呢 我会不知道是什么样的吗?如果你喜欢摆臭脸就不要做服务业相关的工作 谢谢 PLS don't expect me to pay 7 dollars for a cup of ice.

    2 medium sized Brown Sugar Tiger Milk drinks with boba
    Amber R.

    Came here on Feb. 18th because I was really craving boba so I got 1 for me & 1 for my grandma and its still the absolute best for both of us and she genuinely gets so excited when I ask her if she wants a drink too because she hardly ever comes to this side of the island unless she absolutely has to for something health related so definitely will continue to come here!

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    Laura W.

    The teas were delicious! The Winterberry was sweet and unexpected. The lemon also had strong flavor and just the right sweetness. The guys who worked there were so nice. They could tell we had never been there before and asked all the appropriate questions to make sure we got exactly what we wanted. They allow you to personalize the level of sweetness, which serves a variety of people, so this place is great for everyone. The shop is small, but there are places to sit down and enjoy your drink. They also have a few light few food choices.

    Ube Milk, Ube Taro Milk Tea, and Ube Black Milk Tea
    Generous Y.

    Cozy boba spot tucked around the corner of a Subway. Ample parking because of the entire plaza. Seating is available but no restrooms. We snagged a plethora of drinks but most notably, the ube trifecta. Ube Black Milk Tea w/ Boba - milk tea was light but very refreshing. The ube mixed alright but as ube is a subtle flavor, the overall taste didn't change much. Definitely more aesthetic but I'd opt for another ube option or a classic milk tea.

    Brown sugar and Ube Taro
    Michelle S.

    This t-shirt might be hard to find but if you look for the Times Supermarket and nice day Chinese restaurant it's just around the corner. A huge assortment of drinks to choose from which you can vary the sugar and Ice level which I appreciate. They also have dairy Alternatives which I definitely appreciate! I got the Ube Taro milk tea with pudding soy milk light ice and zero sugar. My friend got the brown sugar milk tea with boba. The bobaristas were friendly, our drinks came out fast and tasted great! There are some tables outside so you could sit and enjoy your drink and it looks like they also offer a small menu of food but we didn't get any.

    Lava  Flow Smoothie
    Emily L.

    Amazing once again. Everytime I go, I love their drinks. My absolute favorite is the Strawberry Black Milk Tea, half sweet.

    Jasmine milk tea with Oreo
    Lili A.

    Hard to find boba spots with so many options! The Tea was so flavorful and we enjoyed all the drinks. I recommend this spot

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    Lou C.

    I came here with a group of my former coworkers from almost 20 years ago. One suggested to meet at the boba tea shop at Liliha Square. She didn't tell me the name. I had to coordinate with my other coworkers. She finally revealed the name when she arrived at Top Tea + Espresso next to Subway. I normally research the restaurants before I get there. So, I would know what to order from reading the reviews from everyone local. This time, I did a quick glance at the pictures people posted. There were too many to choose from. I ended up getting my usual Honeydew with tapioca balls aka boba. The drink tasted ok and the price was really reasonable. I was complaining about the weak straw until my local friend told me it was because they used biodegradable straws. Ah ok. It cracked all over the directions. I couldn't use it to suck up the boba. I had to use a spoon to scoop them out. The location is kind of funky. We sat at the concrete table on the walkway. There were transients walking toward the public restroom. Quite a scene that busy night. Oh. One more thing. Don't be mistaken this "Top Tea" with "Tea Top", which is an international franchise from Taiwan and the mainland. This is definitely a locally owned and operated restaurant on Oahu.

    Menu (1/3) as of March 2024
    Rachael K.

    Lately, price of boba is climbing and quality is declining. But Top Tea knows how to make a perfect bubble tea, and their prices are more than reasonable! I'm not in the Kalihi area often but when I am, I stop by Top Tea + Espresso because (1) Their teas and smoothies taste fresh! (2) Their boba is perfectly sweetened and the texture is delightfully chewy. (3) Customer service is excellent. The staff is always kind, friendly and happy! Today, I enjoyed a large mango green tea, 50% sweetness with boba. It was exactly what I wanted. Craving satisfied! My boyfriend enjoyed his mango peach smoothie with boba. Tip: You cannot adjust sweetness for smoothies. Also, you can choose up to 2 flavors!

    Egg tarts & my Iced Americano
    Hazel M.

    Located around the corner of Times this unassuming shop is my boyfriend's favorite place to get an iced americano. They offer a variety of drinks and desserts and have a few tables inside where you can sit and enjoy their offerings. We're always greeted with a smile and enjoy their service even if it's brief. On our last visit we got to try their egg tarts, they were freshly baked so we tried our best to let them cool before sinking our teeth in them and they were so yummy. Not too sweet & the crust was light & flaky, just how we like them. They participate in Five Stars so make sure you always put your number in to rack up those rewards!

    Menu April 2025
    Fate L.

    Very neat store and it make the drink in decent time. Is another hidden gem that you don't want to missed it. This is another place you can get nice drink and they also offer ice cream too.

    Thai Tea. 75% sweetness.
    Bella B.

    Patient, kind service. Delicious. Refreshing. Small venue; 4 tables inside; seats about 16. Milk options include whole, almond, and soy. We sat outside tables; posted sign says limited to 1 hour.

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    Honestly the staff are imbeciles. Horrible time management, by the time we got our "blended" drinks they were basically juice.

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    Average boba place but that doesn't mean it's terrible! Great customer service with a discount for students and locals!!

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    Ask the Community - Top Tea + Espresso

    Do you have and sugar free options? I'd love to pay for a black coffee drink with crushed ice, no dairy and no sugar (I'm diabetic). Or tea would work, too. Thank you.

    Yes. We do. You might order Americano which is black coffee. For tea options: plain tea like black tea, green tea or oolong tea. For milk tea options: we use non-dairy… 

    What are their current hours of operation?

    We currently open from 11a to 6p daily until further notice. Thank you

    What is "Top's Black Milk Tea"? How does it differ from the regular "Black Milk Tea"?

    It is steeped longer so the tea is stronger in taste

    Do they have brown sugar milk tea and cheese toping?

    Hi there, Yes, we do! Thanks

    What flavor is Okinawa flavored milk tea? Is it a type of brown sugar?

    Hi There, You’re right. Okinawa flavored milk tea is like Okinawan Brown Sugar. It’s slightly different than regular brown sugar taste

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    I'm not sure when this place changed owners, but I've been to this little shopping plaza before and…read moregot boba one time, but I think it's a different owner now. The parking lot was pretty empty on a weekday afternoon and there was only one person working. I really appreciated that they offered some snacks as well as their pretty extensive drink menu. There are so many boba places I would frequent more often if they also offered snacks. Uni offers cup noodle, freshly make bubble waffles, takoyaki and curry with rice! They even have combos that will save you a couple dollars if you get a milk tea with the food. Genius. I got the takoyaki and mixed fruit tea combo for $13. It doesn't sound like a deal, but I end up paying way more and wasting time going to two different stores when I want food and tea. The takoyaki was piping hot, piled with toppings and served in a little box that was really convenient for take out. The fruit tea was one of the better fruit teas I've had. I like that it had chunks of oranges and watermelon. The service was a little slow because there was only one worker, but she was really nice and trying her best. I think I'll be back if I'm in the area. They have cute looking desserts too! And plenty of places to sit with free wifi!

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    4.6(160 reviews)
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    @fortunefoodfinds: "Celebrating National Mango Day with my bes-TEA! A Mango Sago with Grapefruit…read morefor me n' a Cloudy Mango for my mini from FORTUNE TEA. What makes these yuMmmy drinks even sweeter aside from hanging out with my bestie, is that I had enough stamps n' got them both for free!" SERVICE: friendly INTERIOR: limited seating, gets hot inside EXTERIOR: on the corner, near Safeway WAIT TIME: normally fast (5 mins) but I think since there was only 1 person working n' I came right at opening, it took maybe 15 mins (I only paid for 15 mins of parking so I cut it close!) PARKING: metered street right in front n' to the side or free lot around the corner OVERALL COMMENTS: prices are great in my opinion in this day n' age. My usual go-to is their brown sugar milk tea with brown sugar boba or either their mango or strawberry sago with grapefruit. Since it was national mango day, I went with their mango drinks. The mango sago with grapefruit is always refreshing, tasty, n' has great textures. The mini sago is made perfectly. My daughter really enjoyed their cloudy mango. Don't forget to scratch off the scratcher on the drink cups, it could contain a discount for your next visit. I earned enough stamps to fill two stamp cards from previous visits, so you can say I'm a frequent customer!

    Matcha matcha very good, nice refreshing Frappuccino 6/5…read more All fruit tea 6/5 very nice tea, not too sweet or overpowering for the orange juice Service very nice to let us eat outside food in. No restrooms available

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    A Mango Sago with Grapefruit n' a Cloudy Mango.

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    Oh my gosh this place sells Lafufus for $13.99!!! I didn't try their drinks but that's a steal for…read morethis ugly little things my kid loves. We got Dada from Have a seat collection 2nd pull. Got some for gifts also. They also have this sign that says if you go thru a hard time it's ok to take it if you really need it as they believe in supporting their community. That's crazy but really really heartwarming- must be good people.

    What a comforTEAing cup…read more.. Work flow had been exhausting this past holiday season as it really hit me hard where it's not just physical but mentally as well which can wipe out your energy level. When this happens I do crave tea not the bougie bubble tea with milk and cheese foam...just some lemon or a fruit tea as I think the fresh fruit gives me that much needed boost. Finally making it to my personal time (which is what I call my day off) it needs to be just as productive I needed some tea and remembered this location near Costco and with lots of free parking made it a convenient stop. Looking under "Fruit Tea" section I asked what Like Lemon is and it's basically black tea with lemon and that's exactly what I need. I'm usually not a fan of S7 as they do have great tea though they give it these fun names but zero description leaving you asking what's in each drink and I've gotten drinks before that I had something I didn't want in it which leaves me at a convenience of going back. This location the staff was nice and polite explained and got me the drink that I wanted as made it as I browsed around the huge inventory of various items which was fast and was surprise to see the new cup it now comes in that very reuseable with a screw top cap is quite nice and yes I really enjoyed the drink as it gave me the much needed energy boost. Thank you!

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