We like trying to support local stores and ordered several boba tea drinks. The store folks were friendly and patient with all the options for the drinks. With only two people it did take some time to complete th order as many folks were coming in. Unfortunately for us, everyone felt they had weak tea flavor. One person did not like the texture of the boba, too chewy. Maybe we will give it another try the next time we pass through to make sure it wasn’t just an off day.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Marya Ouro-Gbeleou
Best Boba place on the Peninsula, Hands down. Great ice cream as well for when kids want Boba but I want ice cream. ?Vegetarian options: You can pretty easily make drinks vegan as well.Dietary restrictions: They have different options for milks and the drinks are highly customizable.Kid-friendliness: My kids love this place. They agree it’s the best Novak place ever.Wheelchair accessibility: Ground floor with close access to the door from the parking lot/disabled parking spots. Accessible/ramped curbs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ashley H.
The service was quick but the associates weren't very engaged with helping with the menu. The tiger milk tea was delicious but the taro milk tea was pretty bland. The taro ice cream was delicious. The boba was fresh.
Daithi D.
They shouted at my little sister who is 10 and tole her she was a bitch when she was denied a drink after asking for one and sat their For 45 minutes because she couldn't get a refund
Tammy H.
As we entered the shop, I thought it was neutral and very simple with little decor plastered on the walls. I wanted some tea after my meal in a neighboring restaurant and really didn't expect much since I had never heard of Tea World before. The young lady was friendly as she told us to ring the bell whenever we were ready. Decided on malted Thai milk tea after asking her how malt changed the drink's taste. She said it added a roasted flavor. Sure, why not?? Especially since this is the first time I've ever seen malt as an option. MALTED THAI TEA: At 50% sweetness, this was just right for me. The Thai tea flavor ends up being a little muted but the malt clearly does its part. If you like the inside of Whopper candies, it tastes just like that with a hint of Thai tea flavor. I expect that the chocolate milk tea with added malt would taste exactly like a whopper. I actually really enjoyed the drink and would go back to try the malted milk tea shake next time I'm in town. Note: It's 50¢ extra to add malt to a drink. They also sell Mitchell's icecream as well.I would usually comment on the tea quality at boba shops, but I didn't try any of the brewed black/green/oolong teas this time. Don't sleep on the malted drinks though!
S Cody (desertskys)
Great service and the Tues Wednesday special to upgrade to a larger size is awesome
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Norases V.
They sell Mitchell's ice cream here! Ube flavor is great with some ube pieces as well. Color looks not artificial and great creamy and flavor. 1 Scoop is $5.50 so I recommend getting 2 scoops for just a bit more or get a pint would be the best bang for your buck.
futurist philip
Meh. Staff seemed in a hurry for me to make up my mind of what to order....Ordered a macha bubble tea on a whim and got an unsweetened, luke warm bitter matcha mixture with no ice. Not a great experience
Jack R.
This is like an airport kiosk boba shop. Small hole in the wall boba shop.Lackluster and hard boba. Very chewy and I don't think it was cooked through.They don't have cream on top of their tea drinks to add. So, you're basically limited to milk and tea, or just tea. They have Mitchell's ice cream here, too.Not my type of tea shop, but if you're stuck in Pacifica then I guess it's this or nothing.
m wa
2/2/2023 @ 8:08pmWebsite says 9pm closing time,but they indeed were close at this time :(Why bb why
If you have a developed palate for quality boba tea drinks, this place is not for you. AND BUYER BEWARE.... Disclaimer, I don't like to leave negative reviews but as a customer, I feel i should share my observation with others so they can make a conscious decision. The cups this shop uses are deceiving and not what one may think. Purchased a 24 oz and 28 oz drink and they are about the same in terms of quantity. I discovered this by filling one of the cups with water and pouring the contents into the other. Not cool...
Jacqueline S.
This used to be my favorite tea place for a couple of years and unfortunately it's been disappointing every time I go. My go to was a black milk tea with coconut ice cream added and the black milk tea used to be sooooo floral and delicious! Strong and full of flavor. Now, the milk tea is watery and lacking any flavor. I never used to have issues with adding the scoop of ice cream for $2.85 which is literally on their menu sign but the last 5 times, they always try to charge me for a single scoop of ice cream which is $5 so then the drink is $10.75 which I always have to correct the cashier. Everytime it's a new cashier and everytime, they always charge it incorrectly which is super frustrating.Unfortunately, today will be my last time going. I paid EXTRA for my coconut ice cream and she barely even put a scoop in there. Usually it's a full scoop of ice cream in a very delicious black milk tea. Now it's complete garbage. Sadly, I'll have to find another new tea spot. They do have punch cards, so that's still a plus.I've gotten over 30 drinks from here but never again.
B G
Five stars because they require masks and the employees wear masks which is important because we’re still dealing with a pandemic despite some thinking otherwise, they have a good variety of flavors but it’s not an overwhelming menu like other some bubble tea menus, and the tea was great. Had a good flavor without tasting too sweet and there was a good balance of ice and jelly. Overall very pleased and would definitely recommend.
Alden C.
Another day another boba shop. Tea World is a small, but solid boba shop in Pacifica with plenty of parking also. I went here after getting food nearby and I got a 28oz Tiger Milk Tea. It wasn't too expensive as it was over $6 total. Their Tiger Milk Tea lacked much tea flavor and I was mostly tasting sugar in my drink, but overall it was still good. Some of the boba were sticking together and some were not as chewy as others. Their drinks just aren't anything noteworthy in my opinion. It might sound highly offensive to compare a boba shop to Quickly, but their Tiger Milk Tea definitely tasted like something I would get from there which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Also when I went there they didn't use sealed lids like I saw in other review's photos. I'm typically not a fan of boba shops that don't use sealed lids, but it's okay as long as the lid was closed well to avoid spilling. Unfortunately it was not so my hoodie enjoyed some of my boba also. The customer service is pretty good and everyone working there is very friendly. Personally, I wouldn't go out of my way to come here, but if you live in Pacifica and are near the area then this isn't a bad option for boba at all. It was also pretty busy when I went too which was around 3 on a weekday where students just got off school nearby.
Crystal Y.
This place is just tricking you. It's not real tea or even quality tea drinks. I got a malted Thai tea and a black sugar oolong. For drinks with "tea" in the name there's absolutely no hint of tea at all. Super watered down. Couldn't even finish it halfway since it's basically flavored water. All I taste are the toppings. I will also bet that they use powder for their drinks. Isn't justified by the low price either. I would rather go elsewhere for my drink fix. I was just disappointed because it seems like a place with numerous good reviews. I don't understand what's noteworthy about it. I suggest get the Mitchell's ice cream off the menu and nothing else. Sorry.
We like trying to support local stores and ordered several boba tea drinks. The store folks were friendly and patient with all the options for the drinks. With only two people it did take some time to complete th order as many folks were coming in. Unfortunately for us, everyone felt they had weak tea flavor. One person did not like the texture of the boba, too chewy. Maybe we will give it another try the next time we pass through to make sure it wasn’t just an off day.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Best Boba place on the Peninsula, Hands down. Great ice cream as well for when kids want Boba but I want ice cream. ?Vegetarian options: You can pretty easily make drinks vegan as well.Dietary restrictions: They have different options for milks and the drinks are highly customizable.Kid-friendliness: My kids love this place. They agree it’s the best Novak place ever.Wheelchair accessibility: Ground floor with close access to the door from the parking lot/disabled parking spots. Accessible/ramped curbs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The service was quick but the associates weren't very engaged with helping with the menu. The tiger milk tea was delicious but the taro milk tea was pretty bland. The taro ice cream was delicious. The boba was fresh.
They shouted at my little sister who is 10 and tole her she was a bitch when she was denied a drink after asking for one and sat their For 45 minutes because she couldn't get a refund
As we entered the shop, I thought it was neutral and very simple with little decor plastered on the walls. I wanted some tea after my meal in a neighboring restaurant and really didn't expect much since I had never heard of Tea World before. The young lady was friendly as she told us to ring the bell whenever we were ready. Decided on malted Thai milk tea after asking her how malt changed the drink's taste. She said it added a roasted flavor. Sure, why not?? Especially since this is the first time I've ever seen malt as an option. MALTED THAI TEA: At 50% sweetness, this was just right for me. The Thai tea flavor ends up being a little muted but the malt clearly does its part. If you like the inside of Whopper candies, it tastes just like that with a hint of Thai tea flavor. I expect that the chocolate milk tea with added malt would taste exactly like a whopper. I actually really enjoyed the drink and would go back to try the malted milk tea shake next time I'm in town. Note: It's 50¢ extra to add malt to a drink. They also sell Mitchell's icecream as well.I would usually comment on the tea quality at boba shops, but I didn't try any of the brewed black/green/oolong teas this time. Don't sleep on the malted drinks though!
Great service and the Tues Wednesday special to upgrade to a larger size is awesome
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They sell Mitchell's ice cream here! Ube flavor is great with some ube pieces as well. Color looks not artificial and great creamy and flavor. 1 Scoop is $5.50 so I recommend getting 2 scoops for just a bit more or get a pint would be the best bang for your buck.
Meh. Staff seemed in a hurry for me to make up my mind of what to order....Ordered a macha bubble tea on a whim and got an unsweetened, luke warm bitter matcha mixture with no ice. Not a great experience
This is like an airport kiosk boba shop. Small hole in the wall boba shop.Lackluster and hard boba. Very chewy and I don't think it was cooked through.They don't have cream on top of their tea drinks to add. So, you're basically limited to milk and tea, or just tea. They have Mitchell's ice cream here, too.Not my type of tea shop, but if you're stuck in Pacifica then I guess it's this or nothing.
2/2/2023 @ 8:08pmWebsite says 9pm closing time,but they indeed were close at this time :(Why bb why
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If you have a developed palate for quality boba tea drinks, this place is not for you. AND BUYER BEWARE.... Disclaimer, I don't like to leave negative reviews but as a customer, I feel i should share my observation with others so they can make a conscious decision. The cups this shop uses are deceiving and not what one may think. Purchased a 24 oz and 28 oz drink and they are about the same in terms of quantity. I discovered this by filling one of the cups with water and pouring the contents into the other. Not cool...
This used to be my favorite tea place for a couple of years and unfortunately it's been disappointing every time I go. My go to was a black milk tea with coconut ice cream added and the black milk tea used to be sooooo floral and delicious! Strong and full of flavor. Now, the milk tea is watery and lacking any flavor. I never used to have issues with adding the scoop of ice cream for $2.85 which is literally on their menu sign but the last 5 times, they always try to charge me for a single scoop of ice cream which is $5 so then the drink is $10.75 which I always have to correct the cashier. Everytime it's a new cashier and everytime, they always charge it incorrectly which is super frustrating.Unfortunately, today will be my last time going. I paid EXTRA for my coconut ice cream and she barely even put a scoop in there. Usually it's a full scoop of ice cream in a very delicious black milk tea. Now it's complete garbage. Sadly, I'll have to find another new tea spot. They do have punch cards, so that's still a plus.I've gotten over 30 drinks from here but never again.
Five stars because they require masks and the employees wear masks which is important because we’re still dealing with a pandemic despite some thinking otherwise, they have a good variety of flavors but it’s not an overwhelming menu like other some bubble tea menus, and the tea was great. Had a good flavor without tasting too sweet and there was a good balance of ice and jelly. Overall very pleased and would definitely recommend.
Another day another boba shop. Tea World is a small, but solid boba shop in Pacifica with plenty of parking also. I went here after getting food nearby and I got a 28oz Tiger Milk Tea. It wasn't too expensive as it was over $6 total. Their Tiger Milk Tea lacked much tea flavor and I was mostly tasting sugar in my drink, but overall it was still good. Some of the boba were sticking together and some were not as chewy as others. Their drinks just aren't anything noteworthy in my opinion. It might sound highly offensive to compare a boba shop to Quickly, but their Tiger Milk Tea definitely tasted like something I would get from there which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Also when I went there they didn't use sealed lids like I saw in other review's photos. I'm typically not a fan of boba shops that don't use sealed lids, but it's okay as long as the lid was closed well to avoid spilling. Unfortunately it was not so my hoodie enjoyed some of my boba also. The customer service is pretty good and everyone working there is very friendly. Personally, I wouldn't go out of my way to come here, but if you live in Pacifica and are near the area then this isn't a bad option for boba at all. It was also pretty busy when I went too which was around 3 on a weekday where students just got off school nearby.
This place is just tricking you. It's not real tea or even quality tea drinks. I got a malted Thai tea and a black sugar oolong. For drinks with "tea" in the name there's absolutely no hint of tea at all. Super watered down. Couldn't even finish it halfway since it's basically flavored water. All I taste are the toppings. I will also bet that they use powder for their drinks. Isn't justified by the low price either. I would rather go elsewhere for my drink fix. I was just disappointed because it seems like a place with numerous good reviews. I don't understand what's noteworthy about it. I suggest get the Mitchell's ice cream off the menu and nothing else. Sorry.