Boba Binge Uptown

Small shop with various options- i ordered from the kiosk there, I got this coffee flavored one which was good, the price was decent for the size they give, the staff was friendly and it was clean🔥

YUM!! banh mi on bread baked fresh down the street, I loved the ratio of meat to fresh fresh fresh mint and other ingredients. We tried matcha tornado (yum, mixed!), taro milk tea with pearl (omg!) And strawberry banana smoothie with pearls. All delicious!

I went there to treat myself during Jury Duty. This place was great. Lots of Boba options that looked good. The Vietnamese coffee was good. I got their 5 spices / shredded chicken Bahn Mi and devoured it. Atmosphere was tidy, nice staff, competent and speedy. Definitely a sold - can’t go wrong kind of place.

Great place for Vietnamese sandwiches (bahn mi). Cute and clean place with good selections. I highly recommend the shredded chicken and grilled pork and the sesame matcha latte. Can't wait to go back and try other things.

Went here today! We got the grilled pork banh mi (extra veg) and two drinks; Mango green tea and taro latte... Amazing! The banh mi veg were super fresh and crispy, the bread was toasted and the drinks were superb. Super fast service too! I love visiting whenever I get the chance! If you're reading this, try them out!

Very delicious. The Pandan waffle had so much Pandan flavour! It was like traveling in Southeast Asia. Staff is friendly, the Banh Mi was great too, and I absolutely loved the Thai tea (they don't make it as sweet as other stores which ia great). Will come again when traveling bay area again.

Update: I stopped by again and they are open! I just happened to catch them on two days they were randomly closed. Highly recommend their vegan banh mi. Super tasty and filling. I tried to get a sandwich here on a Sunday afternoon, and again on a Wednesday afternoon and it was closed both times. I’m not sure if this location is permanently closed…there’s no signage posted, nothing on their website, and neither location answers the phone. Bummer since their sandwiches were delish!

Excellent banh mi! Would recommend for a cheap but filling sandwich!

I'm so glad I stumbled upon this place during a grocery shopping trip to Oakland's Chinatown. This place has fantastic Vietnamese sandwiches! (banh mi). I got a combo sandwich and got a grilled pork sandwich for hubby. Both sandwiches were fantastic - very fresh, the pickled daikon and carrots had just the right amount of crunch and sweet-and-sour tangyness and they were sizable too. I think it will be my go-to place for banh mi whenever I am in the area. I also got a ceremonial Matcha tea drink with aloe vera added which was deliciously refreshing. The place is very clean with helpful young employees working like busy bees. It is very high-tech where you can order off a kiosk and I appreciate the fact that you can personally customize everything, for instance I had extra daikon, carrots and cilantro put in my sandwich for a small up charge and you can also specify whether to cut the sandwich in half or not! (for free). All these little details make it a nice experience that you get exactly what you would like. And the banh mi was so delicious!

I ordered via Door Dash and was told it was coming from the Uptown location, which is closed? Makes no sense. In any event, ordered because they have traditional topping like pate and some banh mi shops don't. They also gave me the opportunity to customize so asked for "extra pate." Great! However, the sandwich arrived on an old, stale piece of bread - simply awful and inexcusable. The Hokkaido boba tea was spot on. I tried to reach out to them before posting it but they make it almost impossible to find contact info - I was unsuccessful. I was hoping that this would be my "go to" place in the East Bay because I my shops in San Francisco but I won't order again unless they promise to do better.

This business has been across the street from where I work, made a few visits and visited other boba places. Flavors are good, I ordered a Sesame Matcha Latte, a seasonal drink. A black layer of seasme on the bottom. The paste is so thick it does not blend. So you gotta dip the straw in the deep end to get the sesame flavor. Ordered a strawberry milk tea for my co-worker, and for myself ordered a Strawberry Matche Latte which was great. Ordering is easy, order online and you have all the options before you. I normally choose oat milk and less sugar. I opted for 50% and it was fine. You can also adjust the ice. There is a bench to sit at but most take this to go. Lots of turn over of people passing through. In the future I will have to try the snacks.

This place has really good food, good service and I would recommend this for the price and the location.

Can't speak to ambiance or service since I ordered delivery online. Was fast door dash delivery. The spicy popcorn chicken lacked seasoning. The rose green tea was good.

Came here with some friends and wowowow, I'll be back! I enjoyed the smoothest uji matcha latte of my life. This place is like grab and go style, and the menu boasts a wide variety of drinks. Service is as okay, and ambiance was quiet in a calming way. I will definitely be back, especially since you can customize sugar amount on drinks.

Gone are the days of $2.75 Vietnamese banh mi in Oakland Chinatown or anywhere...and you're lucky to find a delicious sandwich for under $9 Boba Binge is a more modern storefront and a contrast to the hole-in-the-wall spots in the area. Place offers various boba drinks and milk teas, Vietnamese sandwiches and fried snacks. The grilled chicken sandwich has a generous amount of pickled daikon and carrot, cilantro and slices of fresh cucumber. I liked the flavor of the chicken as it does have a dab of sweet sauce to it...good meat and veggie ratio and a good weight to it! It will definitely fill you up...a friend got 2 sandwiches and kept saying how full he was after! Popcorn chicken was yummy with basil throughout and garlic cloves. No sauce given except for a 2oz container of siracha-like hot sauce. Place set up for to go as a couple of stools for window seating and bench seating while you wait for your order. Kiosk to place your order or at the counter if you have questions...or if don't want cilantro. Friend said the kiosk didn't have the option for no cilantro and of course, it looked like they gave him the whole plant...there was a lot! Would visit again to try other sandwiches, snacks and a pandan waffle. Not big on the sweet Asian drinks but they definitely look good and quite popular from all the orders sitting on the counter.

The food and boba I've had here have been decent, but nothing to write home about. I have no idea why this place is so popular--it seems to be slammed by mobile orders. The ambiance is terrible because it's essentially a revolving door of people picking up for UberEats or similar. Very few people come to sit down and enjoy anything. And they're not very efficient at calling out drinks from the counter when they're ready. Food 4/5 stars, service and ambiance 2/5 stars.

Boba Binge was quite crowded during weekday lunch time. While most people took their food and drinks to-go, even the tables did not have space for all the customers. I waited around 5 minutes in line before I could order at their self-serve machine. I ordered the Tie Guan Yin Oolong Milk Tea with Honey Boba. They were quite busy, so I found out that my boba order was out before they were able to hand it to me. I enjoyed the flavoring of the milk tea along with the chewy boba! I appreciated the boba and their service, and I would love to try one of their banh mis or their pandan milks in the future!

It's been a while since I've purchased lunch here, with lunch being a sandwich and boba. Maybe I haven't been paying attention or the situation has changed a lot, but it's a lot more expensive now than a year or so ago. Not sure the overall value is there anymore, even though it is so tasty. The banh mi price has gone up $2 while the size has reduced. The boba size is the same and price gone up a bit as well. Put tax and tip in, it's a $20 lunch. Again, food is good. Probably the tastiest banh mi in Chinatown. It's just a bit pricey now.

The quality of the sandwhiches are really good although its on the pricier end. The drinks are great as well so its an occasional treat for us. There's always a long line of people waiting for their order so I recommend ordering ahead of time. There's a couple of seats inside but they're not really big on dine-in.

The egg coffee was strong as Vietnamese coffee should be. It got better as I drank it when the egg custard layer on top missed with the coffee. Definitely would go back for the egg coffee again. They made the drinks quickly but then it sat in the little window for a while before an employee moved it to the pick up counter as the line to order got long. We just had to wait patiently for them to pass out our drinks. Workflow could improve a bit when they get busier. Cute little shop with limited seating. Very clean. Located in Oakland Chinatown and we found this cute mural a couple blocks away.

Boba binge has excellent Vietnamese coffee. Order online for easy pick up. The banh mi sandwiches are made fresh and great also! Give them a try when in Oakland!

Ordered this to go for work and I would say that it didn't meet my expectations for a good sandwich. It all the cold cut meats which I really appreciate but the pickled veggies could use a little more pickling. Also I didn't like how the mayo and pate were on different side of the sandwich. I think usually it's a layer of mayo then the pate? The boba drinks were good but enough to satisfy my cravings I tried both the mango green tea and the brown rice. It's as expected your average boba but not to a point where I would not order from here again. Definitely better than other boba shops I've been too with the plus of meals/snack servings.

Small Vietnamese style boba shop in Oakland Chinatown. Their mung bean milk tea always seems to be sold out - I really want to compare it to 7leaves! You can either order through their kiosk or the staff. The drinks came out quick for us.. they're on the sweeter side. Wish they include a sugar free option for weirdos like us. Current seasonal drink is the grape cloud.

Been here a couple of times Ordered: -genmaicha (roasted rice milk tea) -osmanthus oolong milk tea -osmanthus oolong tea All got around 75% sweet with less ice 75% sweet is actually a little too sweet whereas 50% sweet is too bland so I've found that it's best to get 75% and shake your ice so it helps water down the sweetness a bit. Overall very good bob, fast service, drinks are ready within like 5-10 minutes and you can order ahead on their website or DoorDash. My go to drink is the genmaicha. The osmanthus oolong tea is good as well but the osmanthus oolong milk tea is a bit bland in taste.

Average boba price are the same as other places; however the sandwiches are slightly below. Unless you added extra stuffs then it would be same as elsewhere. Front lady wasn't really friendly or smile possibly long busy day. I ordered grilled beef two grilled pork and combination pork cake. Everyone in my family said it was great. Didn't get to take pics of grilled pork. Mom finished it before I could get to camera. The crowd could be build up. There is one kiosk on the corner to order. I also ordered matcha tornado. Love it. The crunches of crushed Oreo were in every sip. Try them out!!! One less star for no big bag. I almost dropped them.

boba binge is one of my favorite boba places to go to i love sharing this with my friends and family i havent tried the food but the peach oolong and rose lychee are my go to drinks the service was good, they have a kiosk to order and the ambiance has a few places to sit and enjoy

I was so pleasantly surprised by this boba!! The boba was the perfect consistency and the tea had a nice, strong flavor while still being sweet and creamy. I love that the brown sugar milk tea comes with a crème brûlée cream on top! I'll be coming back :D

The drink selection, flavor, and overall quality of the teas are great (watermelon reigns) but I think Boba Binge is slept on as one of the best places to get a Banh Mi! Personally I like getting the fried tofu, which never disappoints (the proof is in the freshness of the bread) but I've gotten good feedback about their meat options from family I've ordered with. Boba Binge has become a regular in my DoorDash rotation so I hope they stick around for years to come. I have only done pick-up once so I can't speak to the interior, but, the food and drink will keep us repeat customers!

Any coffee or pandan drink is good, this location does not offer the pandan coffee, but has pandan milk. Matcha Tornado- normal sweet (not too sweet) perfect smoothie blend of matcha, crème brûlée and Oreo crumbs. Peach Orange Oolong Tea- 75% sugar (just right) flavor doesn't over power the tea. Highly recommend for drinks, they also offer banh mi sandwiches (Vietnamese sub sandwiches) haven't tried yet, but looks and smells good. Quick, friendly service.

1004 Webster St Oakland, CA 94607 This Boba Binge in Oakland Chinatown! On a warm day, I dropped by to grab a Vietnamese Iced Coffee. Then I decided to try their food. I ordered some Popcorn Chicken and a Grilled Chicken Banh Mi. The Popcorn Chicken was good. Crispy chicken bites. My Vietnamese Iced Coffee had 50% sugar, and was good and cold. My Grilled Chicken Banh Mi sandwich was fresh, with a balance of meat and crispy veggies. It's a good place for a quick snack and drinks.

We came here on a weekend day and there was a steady stream of customers. There were a few seats at the window that people could sit at for a quick bite to eat. I ordered the lemongrass tofu sandwich which had a lot of good flavor. But I think the bread could have been more crispy and fresh. Might be because it was in the late afternoon though. The matcha sesame milk tea was very good. It was not too sweet. However, the cashier did not ask if we wanted boba and assumed we did not, which was annoying, since I think most people want boba when they go to a boba shop.

Toan was super helpful and friendly. He helped me select my delicious rose lychee tea since I was so indecisive and usually lean towards taro and/or milk teas. Most genuine conversation about tea and school that I've ever had at a boba shop. Light ice and quarter sweet with lychee jelly. Most of all, I appreciate the banter and the cute Boba Binge decor. Thanks you Team Toan and Boba Binge. I looooove binging on boba!!!!

Boba Binge sells an array of teas and boba. They also have Bahn Mi. Boba Binge allows you to customize the sweetness level of your drinks. Ordered the following: 1. Hot Peach Oolong Tea 2. Chicken Bahn Mi Overall, I felt the Bahn Mi was on the sweeter side. I enjoyed my Bahn Mi!

I was craving a Banh Mi that was walking distance and so many places popped up but this place stood out to me! Loved their creative drinks and their prices were reasonable! I got the grilled pork Banh Mi...as I was waiting for my order a man rolled in multiple bags of fresh rolls.... I knew it was going to be so good! The meat was flavorful and their veggies were fresh and the bread was perfect! The homemade mayo was a really great addition. I also got a watermelon tea! Really good and quick meal option!

Ordered a bunch of drinks because family was visiting: Strawberry slushee with boba and lychee jelly Mango slushee with boba and lychee jelly Grapefruit slushee with boba and lychee jelly Brown sugar with fresh milk with boba Cloudy mango (milk, mango puree, mango star jelly) I really like that you can specify a sweetness level for their slushees and caffeine free options. I didn't specify sweetness for anything except the brown sugar, for that one I asked for less sweet (it was perfect, love the salty sweetness with the cheese foam). Everything was great, next time I'd order all the drinks less sweet. My favorites were the brown sugar and cloudy mango. They're just across the street from I-tea (if the line is log or you want to try something new) and had a lot of great caffeine-fee options.

Unique, yummy drinks! Period! Enter the store to see a bunch of fake plants and green seats coloring the store. You have the option of a self kiosk or an employee to personally take your order. I personally prefer kiosk because you can see all the drink/food pictures and options in a more user-friendly way. From the kiosk, my sister and I ordered a guava matcha latte with boba and strawberry hearts, a rose lychee drink with boba, and spicy popcorn chicken. Guava matcha latte: so unique! you can really taste the guava, but I'm not really a fan of the mildness of ceremonial matcha. I wish the matcha was a stronger kind for my own personal tastes to balance out the sweetness of the drink. Boba was cooked PERFECTLY (I don't say this lightly) and the strawberry jelly was a greatly appreciated flavor and texture in the very smooth drink. Would highly recommend getting at 50 or 75% sweetness because it tasted pretty sweet at 75%! Rose lychee: my favorite of the two drinks. Got 50% sweetness and the flavor was very strongly lychee rose, and the perfect amount of sweetness to bring out the floral and fruity flavors. Any sweeter, and it would be hard to appreciate the flavors of the rose and lychee. Boba again, was cooked masterfully. Popcorn chicken (spicy): texture is good, but I've had better flavored popcorn chicken (needs more salt, basil, and depth of flavor overall). Could definitely go harder on the spice for the spicy version. Comes with sriracha. Overall, I enjoyed the drinks a LOT! I will definitely be back to try their other unique and seasonal drinks (:

This boba place is one of many in Oakland's Chinatown and it's one of the best I've ever tried! I'm someone who strongly dislikes artificial flavoring (who wants to drink candy?), and when I ordered the peach orange oolong tea here, it tasted fresh, just the right amount of sweet (I got 50%) and not artificial at all. They use actual tea here and you can taste it in the drink. I've heard nothing but good things about this place and am glad I finally got to try it! They also have a small selection of food items such as banh mi (vegetarian and non-vegetarian available) and popcorn chicken. I got their cold cut combo and it was very tasty, especially as leftovers the next day. Very easy place to get to once you're in Chinatown, especially if you take public transportation (some parking available but most is metered and has a time limit). Also located near a couple of notable restaurants so you can make a whole meal out of it!

While passing by recently, I saw that they were advertising blueberry seasonal drinks, so decided to order. I got a blueberry matcha latte with 25% sweetness, less ice, and the vegetarian banh mi, vegan/veggie ham version. In the latte, the blueberry tasted like preserves or jam which made it quite sweet, even for 25% sweetness. I'm assuming they probably couldn't make it any less sweet without having to take out the blueberry part entirely. While I would've been curious what fresh blueberries would've tasted like with the drink, I understand the choice of preserved or very sweet blueberries given it can help balance out the more bitter flavor of matcha. It was pretty good overall. As for the banh mi, I really liked the crunchy fried noodle bits, and the pickled radish and carrots were nicely sour. The veggie ham itself was also pretty good. The sandwich had some mayo, and overall it felt a bit more on the dry side, but I liked it and am happy that they have multiple vegetarian options. I picked out the jalapeno and it didn't taste spicy after that.

They have Vietnamese Egg Coffee here?! Honestly, it is rare to see egg coffee outside of Vietnam, I even have difficulty finding places with that item in the huge Vietnamese shopping plaza down in SJ! The Egg Coffee was not quite like the petite espresso shot + magic marshmallow-y cream they served in Vietnam, but it was nice to be able to order a hot or iced version of the drink that tastes similar but was just presented differently, more like a boba drink. I also ordered their banh mi, which was quite filling. The iced egg coffee and banh mi were enough to keep me full past dinnertime that day and it wasn't at a bad price!

I like seeing Vietnamese style boba options! Not every place has things like pandan milk and Vietnamese egg coffee. I definitely want to return to try their other offerings. Although I ordered less sweet for both drinks, I personally think they're still on the too sweet side. No sugar was not an option.

Food I had the pork banh mi and it was quite different. They were pork sausage instead of chopped pork like I was use to. I didn't fully enjoy it. I got the watermelon Boba and that was delicious

Tôi oder 3 món nhưng lại giao chi tôi 2 món Tôi điện thoại không ai nghe máy. Service not good

Boba Milk Tea Judgment: high B- assam has some character but then falls off relatively quickly cream is not super watery but it's not really adding too much either mix is decent for a solid moment but leaves very lil trace of its existence save for an eek of darkness from the assam, which is nice for however long it lasts tbh unfortunately also leaves a lil sugary feel behind too solid pearls (but it feels and tastes like cheaper quality pearls) not filled to the top at all *_* nice, clean cup a lil wait/some turnaround parking might be tuff during peak hours (Oakland Chinatown) $5.75 1/19/25

I'm not a fan of boba, but I like this one. It has chia seeds which my favorite, no ice, 75% sugar, and crystals boba. Perfect!

My son is obsessed. We've been here nearly daily while staying nearby. He loves the watermelon boba. There are several other shops on the same street but he has rejected the idea of going to another place stating he wants to go where he KNOWS it's great.

Great price , great speed ,clean and reliable. Located next to the halal guys this is a gem for the neighborhood. 9 dollar bahn mi sandwiches are really good . Popcorn chicken is great too.

I had their Vietnamese Egg Coffee. It starts with a strong brew of Vietnamese coffee, crowned with a sweet, rich, yet light foam made from sweetened condensed milk and egg yolk. First Sip: As you take that initial sip, the bitterness of the coffee hits your taste buds. It's bold and invigorating, waking you up with its robust flavor. Smooth Transition: But here's the magic: as you continue sipping, the bitterness mellows out. The silky foam adds a luxurious texture, and suddenly, the coffee becomes smoother, almost like a dessert in a cup. Love at Every Sip: By the time you reach the bottom of your cup, you'll find yourself falling in love with this intriguing concoction. It's a delightful balance of bitter and sweet, with layers of flavor that keep you coming back for more.

Boba binge is quite bustling and has pleasing vibrant interiors with bright green chairs. The menu boats all kinds of drinks and pandan waffles and what not. I tried the lemongrass tofu banh mi which I thought was a letdown, the tofu was overfried and too chewy, the jalapeno had no kick and the dressing was all concentrated to one side. After the high standards Fresh & Best II's banh mi has set in the east bay, it's hard to settle for anything less.

Really great teas! I love the slushy on a hot day! The place is quaint and high quality! The staff is friendly, as they're rushing through the orders! Street parking.

Came by recently to try their new flavors - pandan milk with boba was good, 25% sweet less ice. They seem to have dialed it in with their unique flavors and sandwiches! A great addition to the neighborhood

The food is very fresh and clean. Maybe a little pricier than average but worth it for the freshness. They do a high volume of business. It doesn't seem like any of the ingredients have sat around. The tea drinks are very well done. Fresh ingredients and you can specify the level of ice and sweetness that you prefer. This is great for someone like myself who does not like overly sweet anything. Their surfaces fast and you can also order ahead online through various apps.

Small place, quick on the go food to order. Loved the red guava matcha boba, was the perfect amount of sweetness even at 50%. The grilled pork sandwich was ok, I thought it would be less like spam and a different kind of meat instead. You can order everything on the kiosk. Not clear where the bathrooms are.

Ordered: Matcha Latte, Milk Tea, Pork & Chicken Bahn Mi Bahn mi was so good! Bread was toasted and meat was tender. Will be back :)

I've been on the hunt for a legit Vietnamese egg coffee since moving out of SJ and Boba Binge has it! Nestled in Oakland Chinatown, this small boba shop is slinging out boba drinks and banh mi sandwiches. Their egg coffee is deliciously sweet, creamy, strong, and generously topped with the whipped egg and condensed milk mixture. I had a grilled pork banh mi as well which was decent. The pork could've been more tender and flavorful, but the other components of the sandwich made it good overall. Came here late in the afternoon on a Saturday and I did have to do the usual loop around the block to find street parking. Ordering can be done at the kiosk tablet or at the register with the staff. Staff is friendly and makes sure orders are correct before handing off.

I was a customer at the Boba Binge - Uptown location first. My amazing coworker, who is also a boba connoisseur, told me about it. We are always on the hunt for quality boba. DRINK: My go-to drink here is the Vietnamese Coffee Milk Tea (with coffee jelly) - oak milk substitute and 50% sugar. I don't add additional toppings like boba to this drink because it already comes with the coffee jelly. So so good! If you're feeling that 2pm slump creeping in, wander over to Chinatown for a boba/caffeine fix. You won't regret it! LOCATION: It's located across the street from Renaissance Plaza. You really can't miss it. PARKING: Street parking only, unless you want to park in the Renaissance Plaza garage. Friendly staff, and excellent service! I will definitely be back!

This place is conveniently located near other food places, so you can get a little of other things around the area and get a drink here or just get a full meal there to-go since this isn't really a sit-down place to eat. It is more of a place to wait for your food and drinks to be ready before going since there aren't any tables to enjoy your food and hang out. For ordering, you can order at the counter or at a kiosk or online. We got the Matcha Tornado and the Dark Roast Oolong Milk Tea, which came out at a decent time. The Matcha Tornado was a nice amount of Matcha that wasn't like other places where they have it very watered down. This was a decent amount where you can tell that it is Matcha and aren't guessing what flavor it is. It also had a Cream swirled on the sides of the cup and Oreo bits blended it, which went well with the drink and gave it a little more texture. Not your traditional Boba, but still a decent one that I would have again. The Dark Roast Oolong Milk Tea had a nice strong flavor unlike some places that have it very watered down. Unlike some drinks, this boba isn't very sweet and is more on the mellow side. This drink would go well with Grass Jelly that I will get next time when we go there. Overall good quality Boba compared to other places. Definitely coming back again.

We had great takeout of boba and banh mi from here this week. Be warned, the jalapeños are HOT! Everyone is always super nice when I go in for pickup and they even moved our order up a bit when we arrived earlier than our takeout time was estimated.