Tea Fermata

In the heart of downtown Los Gatos, you'll find a boba establishment that stands out as one of my favorites . While its physical space may be on the smaller side, it more than compensates with its excellent service and awesome drinks !

They have popping boba, so that's a plus one in my book. I got the oreo cake milk tea, and it was very thick. Literally flipping the cup upside down didn't do anything. The amount of oreo crumbles was less than what I was expecting. I couldn't taste the red velvet. Reasonably prices for what you get. Limited milk tea options.

Recently opened in Los Gatos. We decided to stop by, we had low expectations--it was amazing! They have a great mix of boba drinks, teas and slush/ice drinks. Great for those that love boba and those that do not. The nitro tea drink was amazing, you must try. The mango coconut slushy so great. We also sampled their boba, so soft and just the right amount of brown sugar for sweetness. Highly recommended.

There is a wide variety of drinks here! They have milk tea, fruit tea, smoothies, foam topping (foamata), smoothies and more. Today we got the Nitro Berry tea and the Red velvet mocha. My nitro berry is fruity, not too sweet and I can taste the jasmine tea. I really like it and would get it again. The red velvet mocha was smooth, also not too sweet. They had 2 samples out, and I tried their peppermint milk tea, which was pretty good: not too strongly minty nor too sweet. We're definitely visiting again. Next time I'd like to try a fruit tea yogurt drink because it looks so pretty! And a snack too!

They have a smaller selection of milk teas, but they're very good at what they do. Their boba is great: just chewy enough, nice and sweet, with that rich flavor I love in tapioca pearls. A favorite spot for boba in the Los Gatos area

Really top tier tea! I would definitely go back, it tastes better than the close by boba guys and your default places like Sharetea & Gong Cha.

Self order was a great option Cons: not much sugar-free options

Cute spot right on the Main Street in Los Gatos. The menu has some fun options including coffee and smoothies - I got the Lychee Dream and it was super tasty and refreshing on a hot afternoon. The employees were all friendly, the place was spotless, and the menu prices were super reasonable.

I've ordered from here before, but I don't remember having this experience. After tonight though I would not order again based on the two items in the order that just grossed us out. I know not every place is great about their oil, but to have it be so bad that all your dishes are affected is pretty bummer. We ordered during a popular time so the restaurant ambiance was fast paced and busy, but they got my order out relatively quickly. The Popcorn Chicken tasted awful. The oil it was fried in tastes like it's the same oil they fry their seafood in because my popcorn chicken had a lingering taste of shellfish, and several pieces of chicken were slimy and chewy. The serving size was a good amount, but it was inedible so it was all thrown out. Each bite just got more and more aged shrimp oil flavored and we couldn't eat it. The Pan Fried Pot Stickers are normal store bought ones you'd expect but tasted like they were pan fried in old oil, like leftover from the previous pan fried dish. The Peach Refresher with strawberry popping boba is good.

I came here with a friend after our walk through Vasona Park and wanted some light lunch. I was happy to try a new tea place out, especially since it's close to where I often hike. When I saw that they had snacks/food as well as tea - we both thought it would be perfect for lunch. Between the two of us, we got a couple of baos, sweet potato fries and two drinks - mango refresher and tiger milk tea. When ordering at the kiosk, we had some questions about the menu/drinks. The worker was nice and friendly when answering our questions and stayed around for a bit in case we needed more help when ordering. After putting our order in, the drinks/food came out relatively quickly considering all the people there. We sat inside and once we got our items, we dug in. The sweet potato fries were sweet, but needed some salt to bring out the flavor more as well as it could have stayed cooking for a bit longer for crispiness as it was pretty soggy when we got it. The baos were okay - they were quite small for the price. My friend enjoyed her mango refresher and said it was really good. I like my tiger milk tea, but thought the boba pearls could have been better - it was pretty plain and softer than I liked. Overall, there were a couple of other drinks that I might bring my bf to try as well as the popcorn chicken as it was mentioned on many of the other reviews. The workers were nice and it's a cute shop. However, I probably wouldn't return on my own as I wasn't very impressed with the snacks we got or my drink.

This location is closed as of 10/5/25. An UMe Tea is coming soon. So sad. Tea Fermata was the only exclusively boba place remaining in town and I was really looking forward to their drinks.

Popular location with a lot of different options that aren't limited to milk and fruit teas. I got the Oreo Cake Milk Tea with the heavy oolong. The red velvet was definitely different and cool to see, it makes for a very vibrant drink. The tea flavor was strong which I liked but the boba wasn't as good. Still great overall though

This is a great coffee and tea place in Los Gatos. The kiosk ordering system is super easy and service is fast. Prices are appropriate. All the good things about a Tea shop app applied to this place. You can customize your order regarding sweetness and ice. They have some seating in the shop as well.

Loved this cute little spot in downtown Los Gatos! I tried their popcorn chicken with soy honey sauce--so good--and a drink called Snow Berry. The strawberry and cranberry flavors with cheese foam were delicious. The drink came out quickly, and the chicken followed shortly after. The staff were super friendly and welcoming too.

I came here on a hot Wednesday afternoon and it was somewhat busy, I ordered my drink from the kiosk. I got the White Dragon, which is dragon fruit juice with Jasmin green tea and cheese foam. It was the first time I had dragon fruit juice and it was delicious! Each sip you taste the richness of the dragon fruit and then some very slight bitterness from the jasmin. The cheese foam was also a nice addition but as usual ended up as the last thing I drank since it floats to the top. Good portion for the price too!

Unfortunately it is CLOSED and a new tea is coming in. Will miss the popcorn chicken they had.

This is a cute spot to stop by for some boba or snacks! The workers were super friendly and welcoming. The food was freshly fried and crispy hot! The popcorn chicken was tender and juicy, but I wish it came with seasoning or the option to make it spicy. The onion rings were golden brown and were pretty standard.

Variety on the menu board. We got White Dragon, Lychee dream and Snow berry. All three drinks were good. A little on the sweeter side.Would come back to try snacks. Inside was clean. Pretty cute little shop. Looked very cozy for chilling. Workers were nice and helpful. Asked if we had questions. Parking is street but theres a few around.

I came by to grab a smoothie and some snacks. There's a lot of items on their menu, so I had to take a couple minutes to peruse it all and decide what I wanted. For snacks, I got the egg puff and sweet potato fries, both were delicious and I'd get them again! They also have a few other fried snacks or ice cream too. For the drink, I got a dragon-o-mango smoothie and added rainbow jelly to it. The drink tasted great, but even 50% sweet was really sweet for me, so I'd probably ask for even less next time around. The interior is fairly small but there are a handful of tables so you could hang out here. Staff was very friendly and courteous, and didn't rush me when I needed time to decide what I wanted. Food came out faster than drinks and they gave out each individual item as it was ready vs all at once (though I don't mind this). Keep track of your order number as that's what they call out when items are ready. There are public lots fairly close by and some street parking, though you'll probably have better luck in the lots and then walking over. All in all, it was a fairly nice tea shop. I haven't tried their milk teas yet, so can't speak to that just yet. They have a large menu that seems to cater to all kinds of tastes -- from milk teas, to fruit teas, to coffee, etc.

The new young woman was very helpful giving me information about the menu. I got the peach long tea and it was a little sour for my liking. I would say overall I give it a four out of five. I wish the new hire good luck sounds like there's very specific Ways. The drinks need to be created. I think she did a great job!

Pretty good place, the bao and the sweet potato fries were good, I ordered the matcha and I liked it however I would recommend to not order the fruit matches, just get a original, the strawberry gave an artificial taste I didn't like, all and all pretty good spot

Love their popcorn chicken! Best best ever! I like their passion also! You'll be very happy once you get in.

Their taro milk tea is so good. It has that rich, creamy texture with just the right amount of sweetness. The boba pearls are fresh and have a nice chew to them. It feels like a little treat every time I get one.

Not much boba options in Las Gatos so Tea Fermata is a must visit. Tea Fermata is right in the heart of downtown on Santa Cruz Ave, perfect for post lunch or dinner boba. They have little bites as well. Tried the lemonade prelude, mix two flavors and lemonade what can go wrong! Very good, careful with the sweetness though as it comes very sweet if you don't adjust. 75% was sweet %50 might be ideal. Passion fruit refresher was like a classic passion fruit tea.

Inside this small boba shop, there are pretty cool neon lights and a welcoming server. The walls are bare white and there are a few outlets where you can charge your laptop. It's in a fairly cool place so you can do work and study here. The beauty of this is that the servers were comfortable with my colleague and I staying for a couple of hours to write the screenplay. We didn't wait too long in line and if you're finding parking, you can park on the streets or do outside parking behind the building. I bought the matcha green latte and French fries. I like my fries crunchy, but this was quite softer than I expected. The matcha green latte without sweetener was very bitter and I like it. It was soothing to drink. The menu provides different snacks to try. Maybe sweet potato fries will do next time.

Good drinks. They need some gluten free or non breaded snacks. Onigiri would be amazing!

Love this boba tea place in Los Gatos. Finally boba in Los Gatos! I love the white dragon , not too sweet , with salted cream , aloe and I add crystal boba. Must try!

TLDR: Good smoothies I'm an ABC (American Born Chinese). Whenever I go to Boba Milk Tea places, I get... a smoothie. Like most Americans, I like ICE COLD drinks. So that's where I'm coming from. My wife is HK (Hong Kong). When she goes to a Boba Milk Tea place, she gets... Milk Tea. Like many Chinese, she likes HOT drinks. I ordered a Mango Dolce Twist. She... made a U-Turn out the door and went to get coffee somewhere else instead. So yeah, this isn't a Chinese/Taiwanese/Vietnamese Milk Tea place. I mean, just look at the menu. It's completely in English. So if you are like me, OR you like Cold Drinks, this place is for you. I rather liked my smoothie. I always order at 50% sweet, because I'm old. and I'm trying to be healthy. Frankly 50% is usually sweet enough. Same here. Unless you are under 20, 50% sweet is the way to go. I also liked the coconut, it pairs very nicely with the mango. It's a nice place, if you know what you are getting into. It's like the PF Changs of Boba Milk Teas.

Came here for the first time with hubby and ordered the Amber Tea Latte and House Milk Tea with boba. Both were fresh and delicious. Not a lot of sugar so it was nice.

Everything is impressive here. People working here are SOOOO nice and friendly. It was a chilly day and he asked if it can be help if he closes the door for us. The female boss is also so nice to her employee. Clean place too! A Very homey family feeling type of boba place that has amazing drinks. We got the mango tea, taro drink, pot sticker with a lot of meat filling, the most delicious curry chicken rice bento and also the most delicious egg puffs I have ever had. Highly recommend. Support local milk tea place! Very convenient parking across the street too!

Had a good long walk on a nice Saturday morning and wanted some snacks with boba. There weren't many choice in Los Gatos and the interior of this shop looks good. Ordered online in advance but when we arrived 15mins later, we had to wait for another 10 mins. Saw a few people sitting to wait. We ate outside since the weather was nice. Lemon drop mocha sounded interesting (thinking orange chocolate bar) but I tasted watered down lemon chocolate powder without coffee. I cannot describe the taste except using the word weird. Popcorn chicken should be easy, but it was cold and the breading was soggy. I rarely give low scores to a boba tea shop but I can only say I'm very disappointed.

We needed something refreshing after doing a lot of walking today, both at the art and wine festival and walking through several antique stores and art galleries. My daughter wanted ice cream but I convinced her to get boba tea with me instead. I got the Nitro Double Berry and my daughter got the Oreo Cake Oolong Milk Tea, both of us added honey boba. First thing I noticed about my nitro tea was it did not at all look like the nitro brew coffee from coffee shops. There was no foam on top, and it was not ice cold, but rather just looked like a regular fruit tea, so I don't get why it's called nitro? Did they make it too early and then let it sit there? My tea was on the tart and slightly bitter, less sweet side, even at regular sugar. Although it wasn't my favorite boba tea I've ever had, I did like the honey boba which had just the right chewiness, and tasted fresh.

This place has lots of food that is affordable and good. It's a go to for my lunch breaks. Love the popcorn chicken. Today I didn't order sauce on DoorDash and when called the person was super nice about adding sauce. It's also a neat small spot to hang out. Clean as well.

Indoor seating only. This place is great for a hangout with friends and/or date. The drink options are very unique. Specially if you like smoothies, then this is your spot. They combine many flavors that you usually don't see together like fresh dragon fruit and mango. The service is a bit on the slower side but it's worth the wait.

I'm beyond impressed with the milk tea and service I received. The prices are also very reasonable for the quality of service you get. I will definitely be coming back regularly.

What a cute place! Small, but has a plethora of drinks and snacks where something will meet your liking. Don't be too intimidated if you see a long line going out of the place since people are socially distancing in line (great!) and there's not much room to line up inside. A lot of unique combinations on the menu that I haven't seen at other places before! Got the "White Dragon" which is a dragon fruit puree blended with jasmine green tea & topped with cheese foam. I've only tried dragon fruit in a couple of other drinks and have never been wow'd by it, but the White Dragon was surprisingly really good! I was initially worried that it might be too sweet since I always have to get my drinks reduced in sweetness, but this was great !! PERFECT drink on a hot day like this past weekend. I was most impressed with how you can really taste the jasmine tea ! YES, we LOVE when the tea actually has a strong tea flavor. I've tried a lot of "cheese foams" and Tea Fermata's tasted distinctly like cream cheese. Can't wait to try more flavors if I'm in the area again. Also, cute shop name for those that know what fermata means ;)

Great boba and food. So many different flavors to choose from. Grab a boba while strolling LG

I had a boba craving again! On our way back to Santa Cruz I found this place right off the freeway in downtown. We were lucky and found street parking within a block, probably because we were coming in between meals. What I wanted was a milk tea with boba, but they advised they couldn't use almond or oat milk in this drink, they could us a non-dairy creamer, but couldn't tell me what the non-dairy creamer base was, how do you not know the ingredients you are using, it is right on the bottle. In any case, I ended up ordering a Mango Refresher with strawberry boba. It was ok, I liked that it contained real pieces of mango and the puree had good flavor and perfect sweetness. The strawberry boba was just okay. No wait to order, and it didn't take very long to get our drinks. Prices were fairly reasonable. Service was fair.

My Kids do love this place, I don't drink there personally because they don't have calorie amount listed lol but they have an amazing range. I'm pretty quick service. My kids especially love the chicken and the shrimp they do

Stopped by here after a hike at Castle Rock State Park. The menu's pretty inventive and I saw some unique combinations. They abide by the social distancing rules and are safe to visit in that regard. We got the white dragon(dragon fruit with jasmine tea), strawberry milk bar(strawberry jam and milk), oreo cake milk tea(earl gray tea, oreos and creme brulee) and mango refresher(mango with jasmine tea). I got somewhat reviews for the mango refresher and oreo cake, although the white dragon and strawberry milk bar got some rave feedback. I personally got the white dragon which I liked a lot. The dragon fruit purée wasn't overwhelming and went well with the cheese foamata. It isn't like a regular fruity tea since the ice is blended in. It is somewhere in between a slushee and a tea. I'd definitely recommend checking it out. 10/10 would go back again to try more exotic offerings!

I was surprised to see a few boba spots in the downtown Los Gatos area, so I was excited to try Tea Fermata. The interior was simple, but clean and modern. I ordered my usual - the jasmine milk tea with boba. At 50% sweetness, the milk tea did not taste sweet at all like they forgot to put sugar. The drink tasted like a cup of bitter watered down tea with a splash of creamer or milk. The boba was very chewy.

Tried mango refresher and peach oolong. Both are really good. Strong tea flavor and not too sweet. Light and refreshing taste.

We came here one afternoon to satisfy our hankering for boba. Got oolong boba in which I didn't want ice and sugar. Never seen a place charge so much for no ice on top of the high priced boba. Given the amount we paid for our bobas, I was expecting something good but the oolong flavor wasn't as strong and the boba tasted ok. Even my kid who always ends up finishing his boba didn't do so. Didn't try any of their other food offering but the pictures looked good.

COVID EDITION This shop is the only boba spot in the downtown LG area (at least that I can think of). They are doing takeout only, but it looked like in a non-COVID world they would have a few tables indoors to sit down at. Customer service wasn't great. I'm not sure if they were super busy or getting in trouble but the entire staff was a bit short and not super welcoming. The girl who took my order was thorough and asked a ton of questions about my preferences for the drinks I ordered. However, one of my two drinks still came without boba even though I ordered both with them. There is a limited number of people allowed inside but ample space to wait outside for the orders. We ordered a house tea and the Oreo milk tea. Both were much better than anticipated and the boba was a great texture. They were very flavorful! I probably wouldn't go out of my way to get more boba here but if I'm nearby I'll definitely be back again.

Hakuna Teamata, what a wonderful phrase! But was it really for just the tea? With Los Gatos being a 30 minute drive from Santa Cruz, you'd think we want to make our trip up for boba worthwhile right? Ultimately, this cute tea shop on their main street is a great place to grab and go a nice drink on a hot summer day. Their boba here is a bit pricier than I'd find elsewhere (at least $5 per drink) so I hoped the quality would match. I ordered their Heavy Oolong Milk Tea hoping for it to rock my nutty world. While the boba pearls were good, the drink itself tasted a bit bland for being "heavy oolong." Drink wise, I'd say it was definitely average at best. My friend did really enjoy her Mango Refresher so I'd say go for something not as typical if you're stopping by here. However, what really stood out about Tea Fermata was their Popcorn Chicken ($6). For the same price as a drink, you can get a box full of perfectly fried chicken with basil sprinkled into the mix. I was surprised how filling the chicken was and just how tender each piece ended up being. They must have a good frier or supplier because these were the obvious standouts. For the chicken being so wonderful and the boba still being better than what you can find in Santa Cruz, I'm not mad.

Tried their yammy taro drink. Quite good! Fresh taro and overall good flavor. Service was friendly and fast. Will definitely return to try other drinks and Marianne's ice cream!!

One of the best places to get taro because their yammy taro is bomb! You want taro chunks in your yammy taro? Put it in! You don't? Don't put it in. Just having the option already gives it points in my book. There are other options if you don't want the yammy taro, as I love their regular milk teas (divided into earl grey, heavy oolong, and jasmine) too and their boba has been consistent the last few times that I have been there. I would recommend that you try it out. Parking can be a nuisance if you're not familiar with downtown Los Gatos, but there are plenty of free parking garages and lots near the area. Right now they're doing takeout and delivery (though not to my area).

Cute location in downtown Los Gatos. I got the house tea with black tea, wasn't my favorite house tea yet but the service was nice they tried to make recommendations. My son loved the ice cream with frost loops! Will try a different tea next time!

First time trying Tea Fermata, and I really enjoyed their Mango Refresher Tea and the Lemonade! I added extra popping boba to the mango refresher tea and it added a nice flavor to the tea. Popcorn chicken was good and super crispy. They also provided different dipping sauce options for the chicken.

Cute boba spot that just opened in Los Gatos! Ordered 4 drinks: the Heavy Oolong Tea (no milk), Yogurt Rose Prelude, and 2 Mango Lattes. I was really impressed with the Mango Lattes. It is a milk-based drink with mango puree, fresh grapefruit, and a hint of lemon - yum!! Not sure if the price is worth it, but it was a really tasty drink. The ingredients were well-made and all the flavors balanced eachother out. The Yogurt Rose Prelude was really good as well! I didn't taste much of the Butterfly Pea Tea, but it is typically on the lighter side anyways. The rose flavor was not too strong and it complimented the yogurt flavor really well. Due to COVID-19, Doordash offered free delivery for our drinks! It was a really fast delivery and the extra service was only $3. I hope to stop by the store in person in the future!

Everything you would want in a boba place. Food & Tea and some ice cream. Guy at the front was very nice to me and the kids. My daughter got the Dragon - O - Mango tea/smoothie and O M G it was sooooo good. I would go back for that drink. I got the jasmine Milk tea - was ok (safe choice) but definitely get the dragon mango smoothie (10/10)

Cute little shop with limited seating but not a problem around after lunch time. The staff was nice and helped us choose what to get by sharing his own recommendations. Takoyaki was okay. Consistency was a little too mushy (like it was uncooked batter) on the inside though with an almost crispy outside. If you're hungry like I was, you'd still gobble it up. The Jalapeño and Beef Bao was okay for a Boba shop. It wasn't soft and fluffy but was more crispy in consistency like bread and the inside had some air and meet. It was spicy which I liked and the meat had a kind of sweet taste. I wouldn't order it again but it wasn't horrible. The ice cream waffle and Boba were pretty good. Overall, a decent shop with unique drinks compared to other boba shops (like mint flavors) but expect the food to be Americanized and obviously more of a fast food quality. Not gonna lie, I want to come back and try the cheeseburger bao.

Love! Odd for a boba place to crop up at the center of white suburban bliss, but a welcome addition all the same. The pastel blue shop w/neon orange accents is a refreshing (albeit discordant) break from the old-timey, local feel of downtown Los Gatos. Instantly attracted by their grand opening special (BOGO milk tea!), my boyfriend and I had to stop by. Lovely service & adorable retro decor. Plenty of seating, most notably the cozy pastel blue booth lining the left wall. Though they have few options compared to most boba shops, I prefer this-- quality over quantity, anyone? HEAVY OOLONG MILK TEA W/ BOBA: H e a v y is right-- great milk to tea ratio. Pearls are cooked well, perfectly chewy & lightly sweetened, palatable on their own. What's also neat about Tea Fermata is their stocky little boba cups-- sturdy to the touch, with rounded base edges, these aren't the kind to burst with a shakily stabbed boba straw. Their logo/decal on the side is pretty cute, too~ Will make sure to be back :)

Based on the stream of people getting drinks at this Boba Tea place, you can clearly see that their quality is on par with the tough boba competition in the bay area! The workers at the cafe made me feel right at home, even though it was the first time I ever walked in! So, given that I already had a boba tea earlier in the day, I opted for one of their smoothies. For some reason I think two boba tea's in one day may seem excessive! What is that on the menu? A dragon fruit and mango smoothie? Yum! Not only is it totally Instagram picture worthy, but the flavor was excellent and it was 100% refreshing on a hot day like today. My daughter got a Mango Green Tea with Boba and was equally impressed. Given she comes from the 2nd most popular boba tea area (Southern California. I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that the bay area is first), she gulped it down in no time. The taste of the tea and texture of the boba got a double thumbs up from her. Overall you will not be disappointed if you go to this boba tea shop. They even have great smelling snacks, that I'll definitely try next time. Plus, downtown Los Gatos is an excellent place to walk as you sip your tea. It definitely deserves a five star rating.

Great boba spot right in town. Lemonade Prelude is my favorite with lychee. Stew is a quick fill me up. Service can be hit or miss. The owner, if there is on it. She is approachable and efficiently will solve your concerns.

Finally there is a boba tea place in Los Gatos. Great tea flavor and boba is chewy like it is supposed to without being cooked with too much sugar.

Super cute boba spot in Los Gatos! My friend and I were craving boba and decided to stop by here tonight. The decor is so adorable and the interior is small but functional. The menu is a decent size.They sell classic drinks like milk tea and thai tea, but they also sell original, interesting drinks like "oreo cake" and "oolong tea with cheese foam". I decided to order the mango refresher with crystal and popping boba for $6. It was delicious! The tea was not too sweet and the mango slices in it were so refreshing! The cashier was kind and helpful. However they do need more people making the drinks. There was only one person working, so it took 15 minutes for our order to be done. Overall, great little boba place with interesting drinks and good service. Definitely a good place to stop by when craving a refreshing drink.