The Alley Boba Arlington — Restaurant in Arlington

The Alley is hands down one of the best boba spots I’ve ever been to! From the moment you walk in, the aesthetic is cozy, modern, and super Instagram-worthy. You can tell they put a lot of thought into the vibe and presentation.

I ordered their Brown Sugar Deerioca Milk and it was incredible – perfectly balanced, rich, and not overly sweet. The tapioca pearls were fresh, warm, and chewy (the way they should be!). You can taste the quality in every sip.

What really sets The Alley apart is the consistency. Whether it’s your first visit or your fifth, the drinks always hit the mark. The staff is also friendly and helpful, and the service is quick even during busy times.

If you’re looking for high-quality boba with a unique twist and a beautiful atmosphere, The Alley is definitely worth checking out. I’ll absolutely be back to try more...

Frankly I’m not much of a boba tea guy myself. But walking into this oriental establishment I was blown away by its culture. This one worker, short guy not so good-looking, he said his name was Au-Shin but I couldn’t really understand through the accent. But anyways I’ve read that in Japanese culture it’s a sign of respect to bow. So I did, on my hands and knees to show deep respect. And to my surprise Au-Shin jumped 4 ft in the air, basically his entire stature in one movement. He then proceeded to bow even twice as hard as I did. It’s amazing how these people honor such Asian traditions. After ordering my Strawberry Smoothie, I bowed one last time knowing that Au-Shin wouldn’t just be a service worker, but a friend for life. Please bow to these fine men, and you may see to have your...

The inside was nice, but the guy at the counter spoke, but I couldn’t hear him and told him I have bad hearing. He also just made me depressed and couldn’t answer any questions so I couldn’t figure out what I wanted. He stated “the advertisement pictures are bad quality” so they won’t show what the drink is actually like. That didn’t help. I let someone go in front of me because I didn’t want to waste their time too. The guy never asked me to order again and made no eye contact so I didn’t know if he was ignoring me, so I had to leave with no drink and I honestly...