Boba Bar and Desserts — Restaurant in San Diego

We arrived 30 minutes before closing (on a Thursday night) and were able to walk straight to the counter with no line & no waiting. This is a rare occasion, it's generally pretty busy here. On 2 previous visits we had to wait a while in line, though it generally moves pretty quickly. Things can change pretty quickly here; After we ordered (and with only about 20 minutes left before closing) the place had completely filled up and the line to order stretched beyond the front door! Yes, it can get very busy here but that's because EVERYTHING on the menu is excellent! Seriously, from the boba to the Puffles to their customer service... It has ALL been consistently excellent! I love the boba, my wife loves the Puffles, and the kiddos love their “ice cream" (consistency similar to shaved ice), especially the cotton candy flavor! Weekends (particularly after 5pm) can get very busy in this area but be patient and you'll be rewarded with some very tasty treats! Parking in the main lot is free, if you can find a spot. There's also a pay-to-park lot tucked away in the back in case you can't find an open freebie. Boba Bar & Desserts has become my family's preferred dessert spot. Maybe it will be yours too. I highly recommend you...

Update, 2020-07-15: We ordered a Cookies and Cream and a Chocolate Chip smoothie with boba. The order was ready so fast I couldn't believe it. The 2 drinks looked identical, but one said "c & c" in black marker, and the other one said "c c." The drinks were ready so fast because they made 2 cookies and cream. No big deal right? My daughter does not like cookies and cream, nor was she looking forward to it. I think they should change the code they use for the two drinks so the person making the drinks doesn't easily get confused. This time and the last time we went the boba wasn't so great. We're probably going to stop coming here.

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We went on Friday night. I ordered a lychee green tea with boba, large. I drank it very slowly on the way home and was done with it before I knew it. It has way too much ice in it, so I don't feel I got even close to my money's worth. The boba was smaller than usual, and I'm not sure why. As for freshness, it seemed fresh. When we got there, there was only a small line. Otherwise it was good. Next time I'll have to remember to ask...

This is my family's go-to boba shop. We love their specials, typically getting the mango lava (mango slushie with strawberry puree topped with vanilla custard), lychee dragonfruit slushie with puree, and honeydew smoothie with mango puree and topped with vanilla custard.

If I'm craving milk tea and coffee, I get the coffee milk tea.

They're always so nice here. I can order ahead and they're very quick with filling orders.

This location can get pretty busy but it makes sense because they're very good here in both product and service.

Puffles can take a while to make. I know how difficult it can be to make them. But they're yummy. Good treat to order once in a while and so many topping options.

If you like Dole Whips, they have them here. No need to go all the way to Disneyland anymore for them.

Parking can be difficult here. They do have a couple spaces reserved for their customers but be prepared for a pretty packed...