Pekoe

If you’re in SJ and you don’t visit Pekoe then you’re missing out. I had the sealed drink a few days later and the boba did not survive. It does taste great fresh.

Pretty in pink #3 is my absolute favorite. I haven’t been to any other boba store in the country with a beautiful drink like such. Drinks always comes out super fast and employees are always kind. 10/10 — it’s also beautiful to see this location grow so much. I was at the MGM casino in Oxon Hill, Maryland and walked past a Pekoe store. I was shocked to see to see a store that started in my hometown of San Jose make it’s way across the country. The pretty in pink tasted the same on the other side of country! It was $10 a drink there tho lol. Pekoe is my favorite boba store hands down.

Always loved the Pretty in Pink, one of my go-to drink and I also have the mung bean with pandan pudding, it was also a bomb! Definitely recommended. It seems like today, there’s only one employee during the holiday, but service was quick tho! Points for that!

In 2025 their famous foxy brown has become 90% water. I remember having it in 2016 when I first moved here and man was it good. Now it’s mostly throat slicing my sharp ice water with a little bit of coffee and milk. Even the quality of boba has considerably fallen.

This place is a disappointment every time I visit. They constantly run out of ingredients, so most of the menu isn’t even available. On top of that, the customer service is poor—staff don’t make an effort to be helpful or friendly, and it feels like they don’t care about the customers at all. If you’re craving boba, you’re better off going somewhere else where they’re actually prepared.

I always love Pekoe!!! I a regular costumer at the Lundy and Berryessa Location. Absolutely love the Milk Teas and Smoothies. My normal favorite here includes: Taro Smoothie with White Pearls, Honey Milk Tea boba, Black Dragon, Pretty in Pink, Pekoe Special, Raspberry Barret, Pornstar, and JMT are among the best items on the menu.Delightful and Quite Refreshing!!! Totally love the outdoor and Indoor Seatings!

I love pekoe!! The vibe is chill, the drinks are delish and non-dairy. So great for lactose intolerant people like me. Great customer service every time I visit, no matter how busy it is.

Pekoe is one of the highest and constantly reviewed bubble tea shops in San Jose. That's for a good reason, the drinks are just of a high and well maintained level of consistency. I have been there multiple times and my drinks have been what I wanted, if it ends up not being to your liking then just tell them and they will fix it for you. The menu is constantly changing and rotating their different items in so be wary if you always get the same drink because one day it may not be there. They have a good selection of milk teas, fruit teas and smoothies. You can also make your own custom tea if you so choose. The shop itself is a small corner shop with some couches and tables if you want to enjoy your drink inside. They also have some metal chairs and tables outside. There is one restroom and it has been clean all the times I have visited. This is definitely one of my favorite bubble tea (boba) shops and I highly recommend it to you if you have not given it as chance.

Overall, a nice boba spot that has unique offerings compared to many other boba places. "Pretty in Pink" had a bit of an intense jasmine tea flavor I didn't personally enjoy, but maybe those who enjoy that strong flavor would "Foxy Brown" was super good, the spices were perfect and the drink was very sweet, just the way I like it "Sugarcoat" creme brulee tea was super sweet and creamy with a nice sugar top, though not much else is notable about it. I've had more interesting creme brulee boba elsewhere. The split cup option is unique and SUPER good for indecisive people, only con is not being able to have blended drinks in them The prices are reasonable when you see what toppings are typically already included in the drink- better than a lot of other boba spots Service: Staff is helpful, drinks come out at a reasonable time. Ambiance: The inside does seem to be brighter now. it's a nice, albeit small shop with nice lights and decor.

I used to enjoy their pink drink, but for some reason they changed their formula I believe. I'd order the pink drink with no sugar and would still be able to taste the tea and sweetness from the topping a few years ago. I'd crave the pink drink. However, my recent order in August 2025 did not meet my expectations. The drink tasted watered down and no tea flavor.

Solid milk tea and fruit teas! I'm a huge fan of fruit teas because who doesn't like sweet and delicious??? Also real milk hurts my tummy. Place was solid!! Been few times and it never disappoints. Figured I should finally leave a review. Fruits teas are great! But they're actually really sweet imo, if you have a sweet tooth then go for it, but I would recommend getting half sugar. Milk teas taste like milk teas. Not my go-to, but tried the mung bean one and yeah, it's tastes like sweet milky mung bean. Pandan flavor (pudding) is whatevs to me. Decor is very night clubby, place is always packed at night every time I've been, old school hip-hop and r&b MV are playing on their tvs. It's definitely a vibe. Ditch the crowd and go during the day!

Love Pekoe as my neighborhood tea spot. Their fruit teas are refreshing and love trying their mixed drinks. Our favorites are life's a peach, yellow mango, kawaii. I also like getting their creme brûlée (one of my favorite drinks ever), taro and matcha strawberry for days I'm not feeling a fruit tea. The decor is cute inside and they do decorate during the seasons. It used to have a really cute seating area but they have since remodeled and taken those out. Service is usually pretty quick for my drinks to be made, but I'm always going during the weekdays at non peak times.

Walking in I was surprised by how small the shop was. I was greeted with a smile when I walked in, which was nice. The big windows let in a lot of light but it also heats up the room fast. They also made it hard to read the menu. I really like the butterfly chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, but wish there was more seating. There are just two grouping of chairs that are always full. I received my tea relatively quickly. I ordered the Yellow Mango, and while it wasn't bad, it was super syrupy sweet. Next time I'll see if I can get it with lower sugar. Overall not a bad experience but not my favorite place

The totally remodeled and changed the look of this store. It's brighter and less night club-like before. The rearranged the front counter, etc. Jolly Rancher: A non-caffeinated Specialty Tea infused with Strawberry & Raspberry Topped with Green Apple Jelly (3.5/5). Fruity flavor and sweet like candy.

Pretty good Boba shop in the area! As pictured on yelp, the inside is dimly lit with a bar like ambience. My favorite thing is that they have a large selection of unique drinks, and a good order ahead process (although they do sometimes ask to look at your ID and credit card that you purchased with! So make sure you bring that) . There are a lot of different teas as well as a lot of various fruits and toppings. While a strawberry jasmine green tea sounded tempting, I ended up going with the TMT (taro milk tea) which also had a jasmine tea base. I got this half sweet and half ice and omitted the grass jelly so I just had honey boba. Overall, I thought that flavor was OK and the jasmine was a little bit strong and did not complement the taro as much as I hoped it would. I did appreciate that the taco flavor did not feel artificial! The pearls were also a bit inconsistent in texture, and I wish that there was an option for 25% sweet. Hey sis, are pretty typical for Boba nowadays, at about seven dollars a drink. Well, I do not think I would get the TT again. I would be back to pekoe to try more of their other drinks!

I really like this place. The Pretty in Pink and Southern Peach are my go-to drinks, and they never disappoint. Both are super tasty and refreshing. Service is fast, which is always a plus when you're craving boba. The spot has a nice vibe too, with a comfy indoor seating area and some tables outside if you want to enjoy the fresh air.

It looked like sewer water. The drink didn't even taste like TEA. How is milk, tea + creamer = to the taste of water? The creamer/milk was not even mixed all the WAY. It tastes and looks absolutely watered down. and we had to go buy another drink at another place.

I'd say that this is as good as a lot of popular boba places like Teaspoon, Tastea, and T4. Everything is pretty good. I got the Just Dew It with less sugar, and it still tasted like honeydew. Most of the times they usually make it taste like nothing or just milk. Service wise they were quick and there were no issues. Very nice people. If you were to combine a night club with a boba tea spot, Pekoe is your go to spot! It's dark and they play music to hype you up!

Still the best tea place in the Bay Area for me. I no longer order drinks from any other place as I always get disappointed. You can taste the tea and it is flavorful. You can adjust sweetness on most drinks. I think Lee's Sandwiches expanded and Pekoe got a little smaller. The lounge vibe is gone now, I hope that doesn't hurt their business. Long time ago they used to have long lines but the market is saturated now. I still like this place a lot. Taro milk tea forever!

This pekoe location is clean and quick! We ordered from a kiosk and our drinks came out quickly! We ordered the Pretty in Pink and the TMT with half sweetness. Both drinks were really good and the half sweetness was perfect for us. I like that the drinks, the boba texture and the strawberry jelly! The decor inside was also cute with the hanging butterflies!

Drinks are okay. They are a bit too sweet for me if you order the drinks as is. Like many tea cafes, you can adjust the sweetness level, ice amount, and toppings. Prices are typical for the Bay Area. The plastic cup covers aren't sealed very securely, so be careful if you're taking the milk tea to go. I have to be prepared to order a few backup drink options because they are sometimes out of what I want. They've gotten my orders mostly right. Sometimes the drinks are a bit off from what I ordered. The music's loud. I like that they're open late. The staff and establishment have been good.

I really like the winter melon, it's really refreshing I like things on the sweeter side for 100% is perfect for me Only critique is that it cost an $1 for no ice

Me looking at the older photos on Pekoe's Yelp page. "Oh wow this place looks cool. It's like a club!" Fast foward to me visiting in October after learning that they have remodeled. I got catfished big time. It doesn't have the same uniqueness that is once had and it just feels small inside. The Halloween decorations were cute though. Service wise I wasn't super impressed and it wasn't the most friendly. What I was most underwhelmed by was the drinks too. I ordered the Sugarcoat ($6.50) and the tea tasted odd. Like watered down and just didn't taste right. I tried two other friend's drinks and they were either too sweet or just didn't taste much tea flavor. I was dissappointed in my drink, but the salted cheese foam they use is pretty good. I saw a lot of older reviews loving this store, but maybe things have changed a lot since then because I personally wasn't a fan of the drinks or even the ambiance here.

in the past, a friend and i visited here often, because at times we really needed to be caffeinated and this was our spot. the drink selections were good, and highly customizable. we only visited late at night and the glowing lighted drinks were a fun feature

Nice little spot in strip mall with a Luckys. They had their spirit showing as they had Halloween decorations up. I love festive places! Tea was good. I'll be back soon.

First time here and had a great experience. Was greeted professionally and the boba thai tea was delicious. I would highly reccomend this place if your in the mood for boba 5 atars

Uniqueness: No more trendy bar scene and no more games playing? Wait Time: [x][x][x][x][ ] Drink Quality: [x][x][x][ ][ ] Service: [x][x][x][ ][ ] Setting: [x][x][ ][ ][ ] Cost: [x][x][x][x][ ] Recommendation: Unfortunately now that the place has slightly dropped in quality, can't really say anything particular but typical milk teas that is more on the sweeter side if anything. Wow, Pekoe has definitely changed over the years since I last stopped by here. The interior seemed a bit emptied out and it didn't give off that club feel it used to have anymore. Drinks on the menu tend to be more on the sweeter side and didn't really see anything particular interesting aside from the sugary flavors offered. Service also felt a bit off too when I went, where it was just 2 girls working and chatting amongst each other and when asking the order, felt a bit rushed off to get it over with. At this point for the state of things there plus the pricing as well, I unfortunately can't find any particular reason anymore to drive this far just to get Pekoes when I now can find better quality drinks close by. No recommendations from me and likely unless for some unknown reason of something interesting popping up, won't be back anytime soon.

Nightclub or boba shop? You'll step into Pekoe and be transported! I felt as if I were back in the club with EDM music blasting, this time sipping on boba. I've known about this boba shop for years, but just never made it out. My companion used to frequent here in his college days so suggested we visit just for nostalgia. We came here on a weekend and it was quiet and slow but I can only imagine it's popping at night. The inside of the boba shop reminds me of a club or bar with neon lights, dim lighting, and white sofas. Ordering is simple--menu up front, order, pay, and wait for your number to be called. It didn't take long for us to get our drinks. They serve your traditional teas but are tricked up with various flavors and uncommon but oh-so-cute toppings such as heart jellies! I also love that they're able to do split cups. It's hard to pick and choose looking at their milk teas, fruit teas, and specialty teas. I got a Split Pretty in Pink and Kawaii and my companion got a Split Off the White and Foxy Brown. We got both drinks with half sugar and less ice but they were way too sweet for us. I appreciated that the drinks are made of non-dairy creamer and the amount of toppings included. Pretty in Pink was light on the strawberry and creamy. Kawaii was sweet and forward on the tropical flavor. It was decent but didn't wow either of us. Is this the best boba shop in the Bay? No. But the atmosphere and fun drinks will allure you! Also, where else can you find split cups for a decent price? There are a few Pekoe locations in San Jose but this one is in Evergreen with plenty of free parking in the plaza. I wouldn't go out of my way to come again but am glad we tried it.

Pekoe always has that nice and moody vibe going, and it makes you just want to sit down and chill with the homies. The Mario and Lulychee is my favorite drink there, and it's always good!

The Ambiance of this place was Very chill and had great Music . prices for both White winter & Lets get high we're great. Especially when the drinks were made perfectly and with high quality ingredients Will definitely come back and chill here!

Pekoe is good, just make sure to not get regular sugar/lessen the level (and don't come here too frequently haha)! The interior design is trendy and attracts a lot of local high school and college students. It's perfect for sitting down and talking, but the music does tend to be a little on the loud side. I enjoy getting their half and half drinks to be able to try different flavors of theirs, I wish more boba places offered this! We ended up splitting kawaii and the Foxy and this was more than enough when I split it with two other friends.

Pekoe was the first boba spot I ever tried while visiting the Bay Area, and what I liked most about it was the experience! I came with a big group during a not-so-busy weekday night a long while back. We had all ordered different drinks, I think I got the "Life's A Peach". I also tried some of my friends drinks as well. In a general conclusion I thought all the drinks were pretty good, although some were pretty sweet. The coolest part about Pekoe is their interior space. It is similar to that of a night club lounge or a cocktail bar, but for young people going out for boba. Is this the best boba spot in the bay? Probably not, but they are a good option if you're looking to get boba late at night with some friends.

Came here to try the split cup boba but unfortunately they were out of the cup sizes. So instead I ordered the pretty in pink (jasmine milk tea infused with strawberry and has cute heart shaped jellies and boba). It was tasty but should have gotten this in regular sweetness as the half sweetness was a bit lighter in taste. Interesting atmosphere with the white club ish lounge chairs that was situated really close to the counter. Not exactly a good spot to sit around for long as the shop was small and felt packed whenever new customers come in.

Their bathroom is alway's "out of service" due to a pluming issue. The workers claim the bathroom does not work every time I stop by to purchase a boba. It's really annoying as a bathroom is something mandatory in any food / drink establishment. ESPECIALLY a drink establishment. The last time I came on 7-18-2024 the worker claimed it was out of service until he realized I really needed to use it, he opened it & it was working perfectly fine. It seem's to be as they are trying to keep it for themselves as a "employee bathroom." Pekoe makes enough money to build them a bathroom if they really want it for themselves. The worker's name is Shelly, I visit today 1/23/2025 and i'm very dissatisfied with experience.

Came for a nostalgic trip to pekoe. They did remodel recently so the inside looks way smaller and less places to sit. The cashier seemed to be talking to her friend for a good amount of time before attending to the people in line.

The drinks here were a bit too sweet for my liking. I got the emerald. It's supposed to be honeydew and lychee. I just don't think these two combos mixed well. The next time I go, I'll definitely try their other flavors. Inside was clean and nice. Service was normal, but it took a while to make. I like that they had many choices and the names are creative. Lol

Got Black Dragon half sweet, less ice and it had a really bitter taste at the back of my throat reminiscent of what dirty water may taste like. Had to concoct a mix of the drink at home to get our money's worth with a bunch of tea bags and soy milk to make a not as dirty tasting drink.

4-5 years ago the Ambiance was wonderful, the look and feel was a comfortable night life kinda vibe, great music and videos for the high school kids and adults..it made them feel like they were at a mini social club. The boba teas and other drinks are wonderful but we just cannot get used to this non-hip bright white see through glass bookstore type look, it's just not the same. Why did the Ambiance and style change in the first place?

I was in the area and needed a drink. This was the nearest boba spot so I stopped by. The interior is like a nightclub lounge? Drinks were 6.50 and split cups were 7.50 I believe. So a little on the pricier side. I got the mango drink and I barely sat down and it was ready. It took about 30 seconds for my drink. So super fast service. Granted there was no one in at the time but still. Very refreshing on a semi warm day

I don't really go to pekoe these days (I'm team tisane) but I was feeling nostalgic after a pic of my go-to kawaii showed up on my snap memories. This place def isn't what it used to be. Now it's all just a lot of people from out of town and the vibes are gone. I ordered a "golden" on accident and the person taking my order snapped at me and told me it was "foxy brown". I'm going to have to stick with tisane after that.

The drinks are always sooo good. The service is also really fast, which I find so convenient. When I order my drink, it always comes out within a few minutes! Plus the inside looks so cute and comfy.

We used to frequent Pekoe when it first opened and was very popular. Since the remodel, the quality of drinks has gone downhill. The inside ambiance and decor is plain and boring. I'm writing this review to report the 2 drinks I purchase for my 2 daughters on 09/13/2025 were spoiled! I bought them the Honey, dew you love me with boba. When my daughters started drinking their boba drinks, they said, "Mommy, my boba tastes sour! And why is the honey dew drink keep separating from the boba balls?!" I looked at their drinks and sipped one of them. I literally gagged! The boba pearls were spoiled rotten! How could Pekoe sell spoiled boba pearls to their customers?! I immediately returned to their store and demanded a refund. The cashier was apologetic and offered to remake the drinks, but I said, "No, my girls now have stomach aches and one actually vomited." As I was waiting in line to request my refund, I noticed other patrons who were sipping their boba drinks kept making weird faces like their boba pearls were spoiled or tasted odd. Unfortunately, I will no longer be a returning customer to Pekoe.

I love Pekoe for the nostalgia -- it used to be a popular hangout spot in high school (large couches, a lounge-like feel) and I loved their speciality drinks. With all the new places that opened up recently, I feel like it just doesn't hit the same... It's still conveniently located and I do love the interior decor, but I feel like their tea quality is a bit inconsistent over the years? I also really miss the video game console they had back in the day, as well as the split cup! Generally, my favorite is the Foxy Brown, with the runner-up being Pretty in Pink -- I usually get a 25% sweetness but that isn't an option here. I feel like picking between 50% and 0% is like picking between something too surgary versus not at all. The crushed ice is also rough -- I have sensitive teeth and feel like I always get a strawful of ice with every sip. I end up having to wait and then get a watered-down drink. Overall, I do visit from time to time since it's close to Evergreen -- that being said, there's other places which I'd rather drive a bit further for.

I usually order the foxy brown boba drink but today I got a taro milk tea! Ambience: it is the holidays so they have cute decorations for Christmas and are playing holiday music! Normally it has a club vibe with EDM and hip hop music Service: good! Parking: there's a lot of parking

I stopped by Pekoe on a weeknight and thought the drink menu and ambiance was quite unique. The store is situated in a plaza with plenty of parking. Service was friendly, but it took some time for the drink to be ready. Pekoe has a nightclub-type ambiance with dark mood lighting and rather loud music. I probably would not pick Pekoe to be a place to sit and have a conversation, but the atmosphere would be appropriate for a different type of night. I bought the "Let's Get High," which has roasted oolong milk tea with grass and coffee jellies. There was a sizable portion of toppings in the drink, and they had a good texture. The drink itself was on the sweeter side, so I recommend adjusting the sweetness on the lighter side. Also, the tea flavor was on the weaker side.

Stopped by here last night after dinner. Based on the yelp photos, the place looked pretty big but when we got there it was smaller than we thought. If you like the lounge vibe with loud music, this is the place to be at. We were able to place our order right away and our drinks came out immediately. Do they have 10 people working in the back because we noticed every order placed, the drinks came out super fast! We got the foxy brown and pretty in pink. Both drinks are great! We will definitely be back, but just to go since it was a bit loud for us to be able to enjoy talking to friends.

There was a confusion with my pick up order. At first, I confirmed with the fellow the address of the location I ordered from my phone. He said that it was the location in Beryessa. So I tried calling and the phone was ringing. Another person asked me if I ordered through DoorDash. I told her I wasn't certain that I just googled the store and clicked on pick up order. So turns out I was at the right location. I ordered the Gold mine with egg pudding and clear boba. It was delicious. I always love coming to the place because of the lights and lounging feel of the place.

While the remodel does look nice. The employees are dumb and seemed to be under the influence. Completely forgot my order when I was one of 3 people in there. People kept coming in through the door and they kept making other peoples orders but had forgotten my own. It seemed the staff was high on drugs and unaware that they were working at the moment. It Felt like I walked into the walking dead world just to get some boba. It used to be such a good spot too. I guess they hire anybody nowadays.

Good vibes, good drinks & good location :) This is my family's go-to boba spot! The drinks are well-crafted and the flavors in each mesh really well together. The drinks are easily customizable and the staff is usually pretty open to making subs. ALSO: For those who have been going to Pekoe for a long time, you know there used to be a create your own menu! If you ask, they still honor it and you get a choice of 3 flavors & 2 toppings. Overall, limited inside seating but a cool place to meet up with friends :)

Split cups are so cool, each around 8 bucks. I got thai and taro both tasted alright. Did not really like the boba texture, was too soft. No milk alternative options, not a complaint just a heads up for dairy free people. When I asked for egg pudding, they said they were taking that off the menu ass well. Overall, the boba was ok, but I wouldn't come back again just because it was nothing special and average

I really like this place! I got the brown sugar crème brûlée drink, and since I have a huge sweet tooth, I really enjoyed it. They're open late, which makes it a great spot to grab a drink and just chill in the car.

Pretty good tea flavor in their drinks. They ran out of some ingredients so I ended up with Angela. Wooo winter melon tea blend! Tasty flavor. Not overly sweet. Small ice cubes complimented the tea well. It's a very club-like environment (loud music, a bit dark, open late). Not really my thing but good for groups if you're staying inside. I was kind of surprised by how good the tea was. They have fun names for their drinks.

Pekoe is my go-to late night boba whenever I'm in San Jose with friends. They close at midnight and we always end the night by chilling here for some boba. Inside is almost like the aesthetics of a club. They were playing early 00s R&B when I was here so I loved the vibes. I like their fruit drinks and always go for those, and they're never overly syrupy or sweet. Also love the ice they use! Nice and crunchy. We came in around 10:30pm and stayed til almost closing. Surprisingly there wasn't too much people like I used to see back when I was living in San Jose, I remember the long lines this place used to have.

SOOOO many modded cars and vapers in the parking lot LMAO. The lounge-like interior basically guarantees Pekoe as an ABG/hypebeast magnet. Cool concept, ok drinks. I've been here a few times with friends, never particularly impressed at any point. IDK what it is, whether it's the brand or mixing or what, but their milk teas always taste heavily of nondairy creamer. If you're a slow drinker, you'll immediately notice that their drinks separate quickly and look pretty sad right away. The tea flavor isn't that strong, and the drinks lean too sweet, even when adjusted. I'm surprised bc most boba spots that boast fresh ingredients usually deliver on the flavor... Other than the overall novelty and "cool" look, this is barely better than Quickly??? If you're looking to stick around, expect to either deal with loud ass EDM music inside, or the sad-looking communal benches outside.

Not a bad bubble tea place but not the best either. It us a cute cafe-pretty standard for Boba joints. They have a decent choice available but their teas need a bit more taste. I ordered the life's a peach with no sugar added. I prefer teaspoon over this.

Came because my friend really wanted to try the drinks again after not having them since 2 years. This was my first visit to the store and love the vibes of the place! They've got cool leather white couches on the left side of the store and the right side is where you order and pick up drinks. The music is pretty loud so it could be a little hard to hear while inside, but I think it's supposed to go along with the vibes the store is trying to give off.  I got the Jasmine Milk Tea with their honey boba 1/2 ice with no additional adjustments. I thought that the sweetness of the drink was spot on, but for honey boba it wasn't really that sweet. The biggest part that threw me off were the prices because it seemed a little high for boba, but that could be because it's been a while since I've been to any other boba shop other than Happy Lemon. The cool thing is how clever they are with some of the names of their drinks.  ~~Parking: The store is located at the end of a plaza, so there's plenty of parking.  ~~Service: Pretty good. There was no one else before or after us and the service was pretty quick.  ~~Return: Most likely.

Place used to be good , wish they kept their nightclub interior . It's now self serve with limited staffing . Despite customizing my drink (original pekoe which I used to love ), they've made it super milky and sweet by default . Bring back the original pekoe which taste