I love coming here! Drinks and ramen are pretty good. I love the variety of board and card games they have. The owner is nice and remembers regulars' names and orders. I like that it doesn't get crowded or loud. It's pretty spacious as well. The service overall is good so I usually come once a week! read more

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Mango Lemon Slushy - 9/10 It has a nice tartness, similar to lemonade. The mango jelly is super nice and sweet, which nicely contrasts the tartness. A great, refreshing drink. read more

Why Not Boba - H2. Mango Lemon Slushy（芒果檸檬冰沙） - Bubble Tea Near Me - Davis, California

Amazing! Wonderful customer service always kind. The food is amazing. Everything that I have tried from here, corn dogs, smoothies, ramen, Galbi Jjim w/rice( the meat is melt in your mouth!) Delicious and now one of my favorite places to eat in Davis! I would take another picture but we are so quickly because it was so good! read more

Why Not Boba - Corn Korean Corndog - Bubble Tea Near Me - Davis, California

I was next door getting some of my asian veggies and decided to try this place. Boba was good as you have the option to choose the sweetness of your tea. Service was excellent. The staff was super helpful and friendly. The place is minimalistic. No place to seat although there is room to put some chairs. Donuts look good but I didn't try them. 2 hour street parking. Give this place a try. read more

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Great service! First time studying here and it was just amazing. Ate delicious fried buldak with my own toppings. So far my favorite study spot, was able to get WiFi, water, and worker offered to bring out cable extensions if needed. Plus they even have games which you can play when you need a break! read more

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Great drinks. Passion fruit green tea with lychee jelly and strawberry green milk tea is my fav

I live in the East Bay and I ldrove here for their Taro Milk Boba. It is delicious!! There's a few reasons I drive here for Boba when there's literally Boba everywhere. It's delicious, it's a cool shop that has a bunch of awesome Anime swag and they have Majong! No idea how to play but I want to learn. I have also become pretty friendly with one of the owners because he is such a great guy. And it reflects in his staff! They are all competent, friendly and this is one of the few places that asks what you want your sugar and ice level at. I get both at 25%. WHY NOT BOBA is my forever Boba spot. read more

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*** Vegetarian Review *** This replaced another boba shop and so I was a little skeptical at first. Great, another boba shop. But although I can't comment on their boba, they do offer a vegetarian snack worthy of mention. The easiest way to win me over is offer a vegetarian Korean style "hotdog." It's not made of a plant-based alternative which would upgrade this to a 5-star. It was mozzarella cheese, batter-dipped, panko-entrusted fried corn dog (they call this classic-style). I took it to go so didn't dig in right away. But, 15 minutes later, it was still crispy and the mozzarella was still warm and stretchy. Not oily. Enjoyed the overall flavor profile - similar to a beer batter. Bottom line - service was friendly. They have a vegetarian option so you don't have to be left out of the snack party. With plenty of street parking, I'm sure everyone will not only be asking "why not boba?" but also "why not a motz dog?" I added a photo of how to order this item. Next time, I will definitely ask for the ramen entrusted for an additional dollar. read more

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I went for the jasmine tea and ended up also trying a mochi donut and was shocked by how amazing it was!! Made with rice flour and abso delicious!! read more

The first thing we noticed when walking into the store was that it had a nice and playful ambiance. The store was very bright and colorful with a cute layout to pick up your drinks. We got the strawberry lemon slushy with boba. The boba was a good texture, very soft on the inside and chewy on the outside. However, the drink was a bit disappointing and hard to finish. Although we ordered less sweet, we found the drink quite unbearable. The lemon flavor dominated the strawberry flavor as well. read more

Why Not Boba - Strawberry Lemon Slushy with Boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Davis, California

Yummy drinks, absolutely amazing service, and the mochi donut was SO good. It was freshly made and nice and chewy, and didn't have a strong oil flavor like some other mochi donut places. Their brown sugar boba is also fresh and chewy, I usually don't get it but I really like it at this place. The worker person was very kind and attentive, really made my day(: I really like their decor, which is a good way to fill the space while they work on getting seating inside! When they do, it'll definitely be my go-to study spot. Come check it out~ read more

Not good. drink was extremely watered down and bitter, not sweet at all. I get the same drink at every boba spot i go to, but this was just not good at all. I get the thai milk tea 100% sweet and it was definitely not 100%. read more

Awesome new spot! The space is open, bright, and clean. The service was great! Our cashier was very helpful and personable. They are a new business and getting the hang of things, so please be patient! The cashier even offered to give us free mochi donuts while we waited. The drinks were yummy! We got the matcha strawberry latte with boba and the honey lemon green tea with lychee jelly. Both drinks were fresh and good! Gotta come back to try the food:) Overall, great new addition to the Davis community! read more

Why Not Boba - Honey Lemon Green Tea with Lychee Jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - Davis, California

Super aesthetically pleasing place, it is very spacious and minimalist. Got a free mochi donut with a boba purchase--I highly recommend the honeydew flavor. Boba is not bad! read more

Why Not Boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Davis, California

New boba place in Davis! Tried with a couple of friends after having dinner so we didn't get to try their food items yet, they look good though! I got the hot taro milk tea and it tasted like taro and kept me warm on our walk back to the car. The shop has an open layout and they sell anime stickers, buttons, keychains and other items. I bought a set of One Piece sticker and my nephew loved it! The employees were super nice but it did take a while before we got our orders which was fine because it gave us time to look at the anime items they had. This place is perfect for pick up and go or if you like to stand in a circle and talk with your friends! read more

Why Not Boba - Creme Brulee, Hot Taro Milk Tea, Brown Sugar Milk Tea and Mango Lemon Slushy - Bubble Tea Near Me - Davis, California

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So.. I walked in to this place a month ago ready to try some boba. I believe the manager is a male, but I overheard him yelling at someone. I don't think he knew others could hear but the next thing I heard was a girl crying. Then, another girl stood up for her and he started yelling at her too! I thought it was super unprofessional, that made the ambiance not so inviting despite the general layout of the store. Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to try the food or drinks.. I was shook. My friends and I decided to leave but I heard that the general manager isn't so kind to female employees.. I wish this place luck but anyone who treats their employees like this needs to take some anger management classes. I came in for boba and I got the TEA read more

You walk in and the boba shop is minimalistic but cute. The yummy looking mochi donuts and korean corn dogs on display by the window are what get me. The korean corn dogs have a waiting time once ordered, but I think it is worth the wait. The mochi donut themes are really aesthetic and unique but can be pretty bland or sometimes stale. It might depend on the time of day, and when you happen to get a fresh batch. None of the drinks on the menu are appealing to me personally. But maybe this place is more for those with a sweet tooth or whom like fruit flavored drinks. The shop itself always looks empty and closed. Nobody stands by the register, the workers sit in the back and I guess they check the cameras to know when a customer is inside. I can't blame them though because there are no fans and no shade, even when the sun is out and the days get hot. The open window concept is cute but it makes the shop super bright and sweltering hot inside. It's not very inviting, not to mention that there is no seating around, so they wouldn't want you to stay? In the summer, when waiting for a 15 minute corndog we either had to stand around inside the super hot shop or stand outside and get eaten by the mosquitoes. When we interact with the workers though, they are super nice and genuine. Nothing but helpful and willing to give their recommendations. read more

Very friendly service, but no available seating. They have quite a selection of donuts, boba, corn dogs, and food. I got the mango green tea at 50% sugar. I typically like my teas not too sweet and the cashier was able to give me a good gauge of how sweet it would be. Ended up being perfect! Also got some taiwanese fried chicken and that was also delicious. Definitely a good spot, just would need some chairs and tables as their shop looks a bit empty! read more

Some of the best boba AND service in town. The brown sugar milk tea is absolutely bomb. The boba shop is like a small store and has a lot of cute details!! plz go here if ur in town read more

Nice and welcoming place. The service was a 10/10 and I love the clean look. They just opened about a month ago. We were greeted with free stickers and got to sample a mochi donut. We got the strawberry milk tea and mango green tea. Both drinks are super good. Mango green tea had a stronger tea flavor than the milk tea, but really delicious. Strawberry milk tea was a nice sweet drink! Highly recommend this place if you're in davis. They also have korean corndogs. Haven't tried them but they look fire!! read more

Why Not Boba - Mango green tea and strawberry milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Davis, California

The cashier is so attentive and nice to us. He explained everything on the menu for us. Really good boba and the corndog prolly the biggest one I've ever had lolll. It's loaded with mozzarella and sausages. SOOO GOOOOD!!!! They also have dipping dots with bunch of flavors!!!! it reminds me of the good old time at the amusement park heheh! 10/10! Definitely will come back since its very unique compared to other boba shops around Davis read more

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The staff are really friendly and fast Always really clean and neat will continue to visit in the future. The Boba and Corn dogs are great too. read more

Why Not Boba - Passion fruit Green Tea with Boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Davis, California

here with my friend paula for the weekend cuz the blind boxes caught our eyes! drinks are alright with a minimalistic ambiance, service is introvert friendly. honestly feels more than a toy store that happens to sell drinks than a cafe that happens to have toys! if ur gonna study here bring ur stuff fully charged cuz there's zero outlet, but other than that not a bad place to stay read more

FOOD: their mochi doughnuts are better than mochinut. Better flavor and more toppings than the other place. SERVICE: kind staff AMBIANCE: basic read more

Why Not Boba - Ube mochi doughnut - Bubble Tea Near Me - Davis, California

I and my friend just discovered this boba shop today and this was our first time trying it, it was amazing!!!! The service is perfect, they're so polite and patient with us. The boba is great too we also ordered Korean corndog, it was the biggest one we ever saw surprisingly they also have dippin dots there and so many anime stuff, love them!!!! read more

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The donuts here are really good! They have unique flavors and the donuts are not too greasy with the perfect amount of chewiness and sweetness. The staff here are also super friendly and accommodating! Highly recommend. read more

Customer service was fantastic and drinks were great. I got the vietnamese coffee with cheese foam and boba which was perfectly chewy. I also got the ube mochi donut which was chewy, not too greasy, still warm, and delicious. The cashier explained all the drinks on the menu to us and the store also offered collectables, anime merch, mahjong tiles, and a mahjong playing table. Would come here again! read more

Disappointing Experience at Why Not Boba I recently visited this place hoping for a delightful boba experience, but unfortunately, it was anything but. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was lackluster, with an unkempt counter and dim lighting that made the place feel more like a forgotten corner than a vibrant boba shop. The menu was confusing and poorly organized, with no clear descriptions of the drinks. After finally deciding on a classic milk tea with tapioca pearls, I was met with a long wait--despite the shop being nearly empty. When my drink finally arrived, it was lukewarm and lacked the creamy richness you'd expect from a well-made milk tea. The tapioca pearls were overcooked and mushy, more like tasteless blobs than the chewy delight they're supposed to be. To top it off, the staff who wore masks were very unhelpful, with no attempt to address the issues or even offer a friendly smile. Overall, the experience was underwhelming and left me questioning how this place stays in business. There are far better boba spots out there--save your time and money for one of those. why not boba? more like why not go anywhere else? read more

Decent boba in davis! I usually get the strawberry green milk tea with boba. Their korean corn dogs are also very tasty. This spot is a must try! read more

I came for the boba and left with a bunch of food! I had a strong milk tea craving and came here on a whim. This is such a cute store with plenty of good milk tea options. I was surprised by how good the mochi donuts were. It had the perfect chewy consistency. I highly recommend the ube donut or and the chocolate coconut. Their Korean corn dogs were also delicious. My sister got the cheese one and I got the potato one. Overall I had a great experience here. The service was fast and the owner was really friendly. I recommend this place for anyone looking for boba with desserts or food. read more

Why Not Boba is amazing! The mochi donuts and drinks are flavorful and the boba is always perfectly chewy. Even though there were no seats available when I visited, the lively atmosphere and quick service made up for it. I'll definitely be back for another delicious drink! read more

The worst boba I've had in Davis. I ordered the strawberry fruit tea with lychee jelly (30% sugar) and it tasted strongly, weirdly bitter (not in a tea kind of way) with a hint of artificial strawberry. I've had strawberry tea lots from other places and it's a simple drink that's hard to mess up. My friend and I couldn't finish the drink and we had to toss it. Korean corn dog was okay and as expected. read more

As someone who frequently gets boba, I have a pretty good idea of what to expect when it comes to quality. I was overall greatly disappointed by my experience in this shop a couple days ago with my friend group as none of us were impressed by our drinks. I ordered a strawberry green tea, it tasted shockingly artificial and the tea itself was extremely bitter, it was either brewed for far too long or it isn't fresh. I was left with an after taste that lingered. One of my friend had a similar experience with their tea, they had a boba milk tea, unfortunately their tea had a bitter after taste but also felt watery at the same time. It lacked a lot of the richness you'd expect from a boba milk tea. The drinks themselves are a one star, but my experience with the staff was exceptional. They were extremely kind and helpful and really made the environment feel inviting, it is unfortunate that there are reviews stating how the employees get yelled at by management/employers, this is absolutely unacceptable as the employees were the only positive experience in this shop. read more

first time trying and it's so good !! they have a variety of milk teas and fruit teas ! and their mochi donuts are delicious!! will be coming here more often ! The service was excellent, very friendly and welcoming. The lighting is wonderful and it's clean and organized:) read more

Why Not Boba - strawberry green tea with chocolate mochi donut - Bubble Tea Near Me - Davis, California

Wanted a drink on a hot day today but was majorly disappointed. Mochi donuts and drinks were toooo sweet. It really tastes fake and artificial. Not worth it. read more

I tried why not Boba not to long ago and I had my doubts about it after reading the few reviews it had. But it was delicious the service was fast and efficient and the price was reasonable. The ambiance was nice. I got the black milk tea and the boba with it. It was so good I will definitely be going back there.!! read more

This place is okay. Their Korean dogs are good, but they take forever to make. Their boba is decent. The space itself is interesting, there is no where to sit or to really wait for your drink or food. They're trying to sell trinkets there. Only big complaint is lack of seating and lack of waiting area read more

Boba balls were good but no place to sit and flavorless expensive boba?? I got a matcha latte but it tasted like straight water and milk.

The food seems to be alright, but I did not like the boba. I went with a group and almost all of our drinks tasted watery.

Very spacious and open, they sell anime stuff too so that's cool. I got a taro milk tea with mango popping boba, and it genuinely tastes like water and unmixed powder with popping boba. Not a huge fan of the drinks but the ambiance and service was good. read more