Boba Latte

This is my favorite boba place for years but I’m disappointed in the service . I ordered 40 minutes ahead and the order still wasn’t ready. The tea with cream was mostly cream, I could hardly taste their delicious green tea. And dirty milk tea, I’m just confused. Everything just felt rushed and disorganized.

This place is a solid Boba location in Richardson right next to the mosque. I get it from time to time because my mom likes the green tea frappe I’ve recently recently tried their Thai milk tea and it’s delicious. They’re pearl milk tea is banging average but a I can’t complain every time I go it’s clean and the service is consistently great. Will be back.

First time visit. I was surprised to find out they don’t have any decaf coffee but that was ok because I ended up taking the baristas suggestion and getting a caramel macchiato with one shot and it was very good. The place was clean, the staff was knowledgeable and friendly and my drink was very good. I will definitely be back.

Boba Latte has some really aesthetic and sweet drinks as well as tasty Asian snacks. I got this guava drink with mint and it was super good! The mangonada is also amazing. And they use real durian! The store is not the most “work on a laptop” -friendly, but there are outlets mostly only around the high table with stools.

They're open later than almost all other coffee shops that's why I went. It's very clean, they were quick, and the mocha frappe coffee is the most unique tasting coffee I've had, and it's quite rich. I personally wish it had more ice but that's my preference. Because the liquid part at the bottom of the cup was too thick and syrup-y. Oh and they offer lots of toppings but you gotta pay for them, of course.

We came in after lunch on a Saturday afternoon. We ordered a jasmine milk tea and a strawberry tea. I think their jasmine tea is one of my favorites in town. The service was quick and friendly too. I have to come back to try their fried calamari and takoyaki.

Walk-in boba shop with signature drinks and snacks. We walked over after lunch for everyone in our party to get a drink. I typically have to get basic drinks because there aren't many unsweet options at boba shops, but they had the option to sub Splenda so I went with the Lychee Mojito. It was a good balance of sweet and tart, and visually appealing. We didn't stay but the store has a good vibe for hanging out and enjoying your refreshments. Would go back.

It's another bobba tea place in Texas, with similar price range as any other bobba tea places. They offered wide selections of drink, and we liked what we ordered. Their bathroom was clean. As of September 2021, masking is madatory. If you planned on coming to this place, make sure to bring your mask. They do not provide a mask at the front.

We just got takeout but the popcorn chicken is a must to get if you're in the mood for something other than a drink (a little salty but satisfies your tastebuds). The lychee smoothie is refreshing, and the boba pearls have a kind of chewiness that's different from others -- soft and not as thick, which me personally would love to see other places have. Our food came in a little slower than we expected, but the food itself was like a huge apology for that. The place itself seemed like a nice place to have your friends over after school for a snack, but I feel like it should have a few things added to it, such as string lights or plants, to really give this place a more calming and cooler vibe to it.

ORDER Takoyaki Popcorn Chicken The food here was alright. The takoyaki does not have a lot of octopus compared to other places, however I did like the texture and it came out super hot. It was pretty crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Again, just a bit more of the outer layer rather than filling. Popcorn chicken was alright. A little bit more on the bland side and not as crunchy as I would have liked. VIBES There is a lot of seating, but it does seem kind of small or tightly spaced. The whole time there was some type of musty, not good smell in the place which was a bit of a turn-off. SERVICE Service is average overall, nothing too good or too bad.

Not exceptionally clean and bathrooms were really not good. But you don't go for the bathrooms. I ordered the Strawberry Butterfly Limeade 50% sweet and it was roll my eyes back sweet. Oh yeah. Too much sweet for my happiness so they remade as 0% sweet and much better. Overall I'm not a fan but the purpose is to try things and I did. Also ordered the wings which were seasoned well and very hot and crispy with a hint of ginger. They were tasty. Not served with a dip or sauce but not needed. We also ordered LG Hong Kong Milk Tea 75% - Semi Sweet & Osaka Fries. My understanding was the milk tea was good (I am not a boba or milk tea drinker so have to judge on others. The Osaka fries were very interesting. The skipjack tuna flakes playfully danced on top of the hot fries. The sauces were not something I would want (like a bbq and white sauce) but they were not bad. Neither of us finished the fries and we are big eaters so maybe that's what speaks for the product. There are other things and we will return and try something a bit different next time. The staff was polite and helpful.

My family's favorite boba place! I've been coming to Boba Latte since I was a kid. Staff is always friendly and answer any questions I have. Everything we order is usually good. For warmer weather, I like getting the Lychee Mojito to cool down! Always a great experience coming here. It's also a great place to hang out with friends or to study!

Salted Thai tea! The best in Dallas. I always make the 20 min drive to this specific boba joint bc they're just unmatched. Then I always get an extra one with no ice just so I can have it again the next day. Service is usually pretty quick. The shop itself isn't too big but has enough tables.

One of the best boba places in town! I love their passion fruit tea! They let you adjust ice and sweetness levels, add boba or jelly- and the staff is incredibly nice and fast.

The concept of a boba latte intrigued me! there were many menu options that were very tempting, but unfortunately, the drinks left much to be desired. I ordered 3 drinks with everything at 75% sweetness level. However, I felt like the drinks were both too bitter and too sweet at the same time. -Hong Kong Coffee Milk Tea - Out of the 3, this was the best. Tea had a good flavor. However, I'd recommend to order at 50% or even less sweetness level. 3.75/5 -Boba Latte - this is supposed to be their take on Vietnamese coffee. The espresso was very bitter and the taste reminded me of cheap coffee you get for free at car dealerships and such. I ordered at 75% sweetness but I thought this was too bitter. 2/5 -Hokkaido tea latte - I can't quite put my finger on it, but there was an off-putting aftertaste. Was also too sweet. 1.5/5 The drinks are on the cheaper side compared to other boba shops, so that is a plus! I added boba (extra 50¢) to 2 of the drinks. The texture of the boba was great, no complaints there!

Best boba I've ever had. I just love it! It's chewy but not too chewy and just sweet enough. I recommend the jasmine green tea with lychee jelly and regular boba.

The milk teas here were quite good! You can really taste the tea, not too milky which I like. The only thing I didn't like was my cups had a lot of ice. The limeade was fresh. Will be back to try other drinks.

First time trying the durian drinks here . I know that it's not the top of people's choices due to its smell. But they made it very refreshing and tasteful . Tasted the fresh durian in the drinks and it was satisfying overall . I will come back next time and order another one maybe less sweet.

Drink tastes great however they forgot to add my boba and aloe jelly which I was charged for anyways. I had even tipped them-extremely disappointing.

A reminder to myself to not waste money and time in line: DO NOT ORDER ANY OTHER DRINK THAN THEIR "HONG KONG MILK TEA" HERE! Delicious as always was their "Hong Kong Milk Tea". Yet, so bad was their "taro slushie" this past Saturday - not blended well, chunks of ice, no taste of taro whatsoever, saving grace was the abundance of beautifully boiled boba. Cheers!

This is an OG boba spot and was one of the first boba shops In Dallas. They have one of my favorite black milk teas and I also really enjoy the jasmine milk tea. Inside is fairly small, but it can be a fun hangout spot.

One of my favorite boba places in town. I will say they are much more sweet than other places so consider lowering the sweetness level of needed.

The boba is affordable and matches its price. I will say the shop is super cold, we had to leave. Although the others were okay, it was super cold for us the longer we stayed. The music is a little loud, kinda odd music, nothing cafe or jazzy. Service is great ;). This wouldn't be the most recommended cafe for studying, it's better for night out with friends and gossip boba. Boba is alright !

got an avocado smoothie which was really good spare the fact that half the avocado rind was ground up into my smoothie. This isn't normally a huge issue but I got so many pieces that it felt like I was eating sunflower seeds. at least they use fresh avocado!

I had a black milk tea with crystal boba. The tea tastes old because it's sour like it's been sitting overnight.

I like the boba quality here, it is usually cooked pretty good, BUT the drinks are meh for me. Most of the time they have drinks that taste really powdery but I think they have gone down in the past few years. Used to be my go to place, but now I think there is better boba places for about the same price.

I can't believe I never really considered this place despite getting my haircut at the salon next door multiple times. I think the unfamiliar name biased me away, but luckily, thanks to a very enthusiastic friend, I discovered this is a place I should definitely visit again! I got a mango jasmine fusion tea with boba, which is my friend's "go-to". Of note, less ice and no added sugar is key if that sounds like your cup of tea. I don't usually get mango in my drink, but this place got it right where it wasn't overpowering nor too artificial (altho, I should've stirred a bit before drinking). Boba is standard. Photo depicts a drink half-empty, which goes to show the satisfaction before I thought to take a photo!

Good HK milk tea, delicious and filling tapoyaki Price is quite fair, clean and friendly place. Recommend!

Ordered from them twice since moving to Dallas and the milk teas are on point! Staff are friendly too! Ordered regular milk tea with boba and brown sugar milk tea with boba. A few days ago, my friend and I ordered on the website for pick up and they were quick!

-The menu is huge with lots of different choices. -I order a HongKong milk tea but the tea is too strong for me. The tea and milk is average, so 3 out of 5.

The takoyaki wasn't the best I've had. It was decent tho. The bubble tea was great. I got the green apple jasmine fusion tea. The popcorn chicken was good.

Always a go to boba place when I'm in the area with my husband and/or kid. The boba is chewy and just the right amount of sweetness. My favorites are the jasmine milk tea, the strawberry, or the mango smoothie. The price is fair and not overly expensive like some other places. Inside is clean and well kept, as well as the bathroom. They were pretty covid friendly with several sit down areas for big and small groups if needed. They have outdoor seating available too. I'm just glad I don't have to travel down to their original location to get good boba.

One of my favorite boba places to go to and sit down and have a nice drink with my significant other. This place is always very busy but not overly crowded. Which makes it a nice place to chill out for a while. Maybe play a couple games they offer and spend some quality time. Enjoy

Great Boba. It is such a nice place specially at the evening with sunlight peering through. Everyone here is kind and I love coming here.

Nice little shop. Parking is limited. Employees are nice. Julie the owner is super sweet ! Fairly busy at this boba house. The drinks are good. Options- plenty! Less ice, less sweet, half sweet, milk options, etc. I had a Hong Kong milk tea - It was okay. The Hokkaido milk tea was good. I would get it at 50% sweet though. My brother had a green mango tea. He got it less sweet. It was still very sweet, so he did ask for it to be adjusted- which they did. There did look like it had real mango purée in it. So that added to the sweetness. So we'll be asking for 50% sweet on their mango drinks. My sis always get their caramel coffee frappe with mini pearls and loves it. Every time she comes in from New Orleans, she stops here for her boba frappe.

The tea is delicious, AND the prices are a full dollar less than other boba places! What's not to love ? I got the Blueberry Fusion Tea, and a large (including tax and adding boba) was $4.44! This price is unheard of. Additionally, the blueberry flavor was amazing! I loved every sip. The boba was soft and chewy, but not much flavor otherwise. My only real complaint was that at 75% sweetness, it was still too sweet for my personal taste. Then again, I usually prefer less sweet desserts, so take my opinion with a grain of salt. Overall, amazing prices with great tea! Highly recommend.

Clean place, a little pricey, but boba and drinks taste good. Definitely way too sweet so go for 50% sweetness bc even 50% is sweet so unless you like your drink to be that sweet DONT get the full sweetness!! Interior is clean and probably a nice place to study or hang out with friends. Got a large milk tea with pearls for $4.25.

The pandemic hasn't fared well for most businesses, but you can do better. Train your staff properly, QA your equipment regularly. Customers who've been coming for years can identify changes in your quality. If someone is paying $8-9 for a single avocado smoothie drink, we expect it to be consistent with what you've produced in the past. Avocado smoothies should be smooth and creamy, not watery with chunks of ice that barely fit through the straw. Tapioca balls should be firm and chewy not undercooked and over-sweetened. Bistro B and Fat Straws are just around the corner. And you were even that busy today...

I wasn't a big fan of boba latte at first, but this place has certainly grown on me as I learned more about the business. First of all, they serve some pretty darn sweet drinks! I learned over the years that I should always opt for 75% sweetness for it to to taste like the "regular" sweetness level. You could even say 50%. I think their price point is pretty fair and affordable compared to other boba places, and they are certainly one of the quickest in making the drinks. I'm not a big fan of their milk teas, as I find them to be a little watery- however I do enjoy their fruit teas and avocado smoothie. Their butterfly limeades are very pretty and tasty as well! The interior is simple, modern, and clean and it's definitely one of the more popular boba place by the locals. They are normally busy and can get pretty loud inside so I'm unsure as so how some others are able to study there, but I've seen many do. Overall I won't be surprised to find people disliking this place upon their first experience- I'm telling you, stick to the 75% sweetness level!! But is definitely worth giving it another try.

I love that this place is open pretty early - not sure if I know of any boba place that opens this early, so if you're the type who likes milk tea for breakfast, this is your cup of tea (no judgment). That said, I think the boba at Boba Latte was just ok. My wife tried a Hong Kong Milk Tea with pearls and the flavor is pretty pronounced and strong, but a bit too much for me. I chose the jasmine milk tea instead and it has floral notes but think the tea was overbrewed today as it was quite bitter. 50% sweetness is about right for me, though I think it could go a little bit higher to cover the bitter notes today. The pearls are cooked well but don't have any taste of note. Perhaps it was one of the OG boba shops in the area but I think there's better places that have popped up. Still, I wouldn't blame you if this was your go to spot.

Yummy. Boba Latte gave me the best impression out of all the bubble tea places I stopped by during my trip at Dallas. I was left impressed by the clean, modern interior of their shop during a weekday. The food is also solid too despite Boba Latte being specialized in mostly bubble tea. There's plenty of parking during the weekday late mornings. The takoyaki was good. While the order of takoyaki only actually included six balls, it was still worth it. The takoyaki was even still warm when I took my bite, which I totally approve of for a food that is meant to be freshly fried. The drinks were great too because the tea was strong, and I'd much rather have drinks that I could taste the tea in as opposed to just the taste of sugar in my mouth. I would recommend this place.

I've only been here once and it was enough to leave a 5 Star impression! Very clean and spacious interior with plenty of seats and the menu is so organized and easy to read. Boba chains are all over now so it's nice to see local individual shops holding their own! Customer service was great and helpful in explaining how they make each drink and customizing to your liking (sweetness %, amount of ice). My girlfriend LOVES durian and it is a specialty flavor because it is really hard to find a place that even offers it. Boba Latte is the spot for this! My girlfriend was so impressed and amazed with her drink because of how fresh it tasted with real chunks of fruit and the smoothie was just really well made. Easily one of the best she's had she said and trust me, that's saying a lot because she loves her smoothies. It was still morning and I was in the mood for coffee so I ordered their signature Boba Latte drink, which is their version of Vietnamese coffee. It was the perfect ratio of all the ingredients of whole and condensed milk and coffee. Strong espresso flavor with just enough hint of sweetness of the condensed milk and the tapioca pearl toppings just made the drink even better. I can't wait to come back and try their other drinks, especially their teas.

One of the best places to get milk tea! I got the jasmine milk tea with sea salt foam and pudding and it was absolutely delicious! Not overwhelmingly sweet with such floral tea notes. I also got to try the matcha frappe and it tasted like real genuine matcha. I hear great things about their Hong Kong milk tea so I might give that one a try next time but this place is definitely in my top 10 boba places I just wish we had a location closer to home!

If you have an Audi, Nissan or ROVER If you come from Wilmington Delaware (or DOVER) If you like red dude on Sesame St (GROVER) If your hot gf just said it was OVER Don't you worry cause you'll find anOTHER In the meantime let tapioca be your LOVER Before you see a girl and want to disROBE HER Come and get a Latte filled with BOBA WHAT Sooner or Latte I was going to have to review this place, so I've finally gotten around to it. Boba Latte has really nice service and little size small drinks that are perfect for me (especially in the penis department). I didn't really enjoy the drinks too much, but I like hanging out here and they have a nice extensive menu. Not an expensive menu, either. Just extensive. The milk tea was just okay and the fruit teas are on the syrupy chemical tasting side. Nothing particularly amazing but still a cool little place to hang out. The fruit smoothie was just okay, but then so was that gf who dumped you, in my opinion. Compared to mine anyway.

Boba Latte is located in the same little plaza as the newly opened Sunny 7 Bakery and First Chinese BBQ. Limited parking in the front but also a parking lot available in the back too. The Saturday before New Year's, my husband and I stopped by here for some hot drinks on this cold day. We came in a little before 3:30 pm. After browsing the menu board, we ended up ordering: Large Size (Hot) Almond Tea Latte, $3.50 prior to tax- The tea lattes are typically made with green tea. I am glad I asked because I do not like green tea (the one and only Asian who doesn't like green tea... I'm such a strange, walking contradiction... but I guess I will always keep you guessing). I asked if they could make my tea with black tea instead and the employee behind the counter said yes. I ordered this drink to be made with 50% sweetener. This drink was good. It had a nice smooth flavor throughout. Large Size (Hot) Mango Tea Latte, $3.50 prior to tax- I ordered this drink to be made with 50% sweetener as well. My husband liked this drink (I didn't have any since it was made with green tea). ------------------------- (Total= $7.58 after tax) Music was kind of loud and wished they would have turned it down (maybe I am turning into one of those old people who can't stand loud music anymore, lol). I liked that the communal table in the back had outlet plugs available for those wishing to use their laptops and/ or charge their mobile devices. The WiFi was on the slow side while we were there. But our drinks were good and I was pleased with the price (also appreciate that they take credit card). Overall, had a pleasant experience (with the exception of the music).

The drink was good, not great. But I love there sanitation and attention to distancing, etc. I ordered something I don't normally get, so me not loving the drink is entirely my fault. But I'll def try again when I am in that area again.

I'm speechless with my order don't know if it's Muna from DoorDash or boba latte ... I can't even drink Bc stuffs got into it :(

I've been going to Boba Latte for well over 10 years and this review is long overdue. Of all the bubble tea spots in Dallas, I'd say Boba Latte is in the top 5 and holds a special place in my heart for being one if the first boba spots to open in Richardson TX. Their vanilla bean frappe was one of the very first drinks that drew me into my bubble journey (and addiction) and since that say 10 years ago their quality hasn't wavered. If you haven't already, definitely make a pit stop at Boba Latte, you wont't ever regret it. Drinks I've had there and can vouch for includes their Thai Milk Tea, their sunset island series (limited), caramel macchiato, vanilla coffee bean frappe, caramel frappe, pina colada, mango smoothie, their mango, lychee, strawberry lychee and passion fruit green teas and MORE!

I went here for the first time and got the signature boba latte which was a traditional Vietnamese coffee. Not too sweet and good!

This places quality has gone down quite a bit. Now they use tap water for your drinks which can cause stomache and other bacteria effects in your bowel. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone since there are much better boba places out there now.

Overall one of my favorite spots to go to for my boba cravings! Boba quality: *The boba is chewy and soft. Not extremely good and not extremely bad. Drink quality: *So far I've liked all the drinks I've had. The mango slush is my favorite hands down. Customer Service: Employees are nice and accommodating! They work pretty quick despite the crowd sometimes. Drinks I've tried: Mango Slush: *My favorite mango smoothie. You can really taste the freshness of the mangoes. Taro Smoothie: *Pretty comparable Taro slush to other places. Blueberry Jasmine Tea: *I liked it but you definitely need to adjust the sugar level as it was way too sweet for me. Half sweetness will probably do it. The taste definitely leans more on the blueberry side.

This is definitely a hot spot for crowds. Once you order there are long tables set up which are perfect for get togethers or working. Now because it's a hot spot the lines can get a little long but it is definitely worth the wait. I ordered the Sea Salt Black Tea which has a creamy foam layer at the top. Without mixing the drink, the tea base tastes like a nice Texas sweet tea but once you mix the drink it becomes a creamy milk tea. Now I was a little surprised that I couldn't taste any sea salt, just sugar. It was a little disappointing. My sister had ordered the Hong Kong Milk Tea and Oh My Goodness it was SO GOOD. It tastes like a subdued Thai tea with less sweetness and strong tea after taste. I have never had one before, or at least to my knowledge but when I took a sip I was brought back to my childhood. I will forever search menus for Hong Kong Milk Tea, because now milk tea will never be the same.

Oh what can I say about durian smoothie? It's the best drink ever. It's still affected by the pandemic but thank goodness they are still operating.

This is definitely my go-to boba place anytime I'm in the Richardson area! First of all, make sure you're a part of their rewards program so you can get a free, any-size drink every 10th drink. You can either use a rewards card or just give them your phone number, and sometimes they also send you a 50% off coupon to come by if you haven't checked in for a few weeks. They have a big table with outlets, regular tables for small groups, and bar seating. Their menu holds coffee, tea, milk tea, smoothies, slushies, and special concoctions deemed "Premium Drinks" boasting names such as "Strawberry Cheesecake". They offer skim, almond, and soy milk and you can customize your sweetness. They even offer slices of pie from Emporium Pie! I always get a regular mango fusion green tea, 75% sweet, light ice, and boba. In the years I have been coming year, there have only been a handful of times where they've either messed up or my drink hasn't been up to par. The boba is almost always sweet and the perfect consistency, which is a big reason why I keep coming back. If you're a fan of boba and haven't stopped in at Boba Latte, you should definitely try it! The worst part is the tiny parking lot they share with a few other businesses, so if you can't find parking you can try behind the store by the Indo-Pak supermarket.

I can only vouch for the watermelon slushy! It's so refreshing and not utterly sweet. If youre lucky then you get little chunks of watermelon . Their pearls are always soft and chewy. I wasn't a fan of their milk teas so If I'm ever in the area, I would only get the watermelon. It's clean little shop with plenty of tables and games you can play. Haven't tried any of their food because I'm normally there for only one thing.

I don't know why I've taken over 6 years to write a review here when my Boba birth began here @BL :P This is a Richardson classic, ingrained in the Richardson Chinatown since before my time. It is located on the block where First Chinese BBQ, the haircut place and Happy Foot(?) are. You can ignore all the reviews about Boba Latte being stinky / smelling like sewage because they've since upgraded, moved and renovated to the store over. I like their items because in most of their drinks, real fruits or ingredients are integrated. If you know your boba shops well, you also know that most places use all powder and syrup to make this work for them. My favorite drinks are: 1. Hong Kong Milk tea- The classic here is the HKMT- it's a "nai cha" that is specific to HK and I love it on a Sunday afternoon when I'm going home. 2. Soy red bean smoothie (sometimes with coconut or taro depending on the mood) 3. Soy Jasmine Milk tea with grass jelly- the tea taste is strong in this one :) Boba also has snacks available for purchase. I don't remember if they still have chicken nuggets here, but def call and see what else is on rotation! My favorite aspect about Boba Latte is their customization. I'm a person that happens to have complicated orders everywhere I go, and here I can see the changes to my drinks on the screen while the cashier inputs the information. There are plenty of tables for large groups. I see a lot of college students and families here, but there are also 2 person tables/taller stools with plugs where you can plug in and do your thing. It's been kept very clean and is pretty bring in there. Don't forget to join their rewards system! Each time you put in your number, you accumulate points towards a free drink.

Came here after dinner across the street. Initially when you walk in it's all white and clean looking. However, that is not the case. The counter where they give you your order had liquid from spilled drinks all over it and even though employees saw it, they didn't do anything. The spilling probably occurred because the seal on the drinks were so weak. Every single one of our drinks (3) came apart when he tried to push in the straw. One one of our drinks they had to seal it three times before it finally worked. I ordered the taro milk tea and it barely had any taro in it as you can see from the color of the drink. The menu looks cool and has a lot of drink options and they have a lot of games to just hang around. Over all though it is a mess so I don't see myself coming back here.

Finally found my favorite Boba Latte drinks. After about four years of trying everything I would possibly like off the menu, I have finally found my favorite Boba Latte drinks; the Hong Kong MT and the coconut smoothie! The flavors here are never too sweet, but you can still adjust it to your liking. FYI, the coconut smoothie does have coconut flakes in them, which I love, but I know a lot of people don't prefer. Service: Service has always been so-so, but recently it's slightly declined. Although the staff still greets you when you walk in, they kinda give off a rushy vibe? It's just when you're ordering, they sometimes cut you off with "anything else?", avoid eye contact, and talk pretty fast.