Bao Buddy & Tea

Jason 2 months ago

I came here a few weeks ago. The vibes were good, the staff was super nice, and it seemed to attract a friendly crowd as customers. However, there were a few problems. The website has almost no information on it, not even a picture of the menu. But more importantly, the food I had wasn't that great. The buns themselves were actually really good, even though they were frozen I believe they are still handmade. The sauce they served them though with was straight up repulsive. Tasted almost like pure vinegar. Lastly, the Taro boba I had wasn't that great either. I usually go to another place for my boba, and the taste wasn't even close to my regular. I wish this place success, because it's really close to me and it's a cool unique spot. I will definitely be back to give it another try, but I hope they do a bit better next time.

Robert m. Edited 4 months ago

I have never written a review before but the boba I received was probably the WORST I’ve ever had and it definitely needs feedback. I ordered a tiramisu milk tea that had close to no sweetness and tasted of WATER with the very very slightest hint of tea. It tasted nothing like tiramisu and the consistency was not thick or creamy at all, as there was no milk in a MILK tea. Based on the taste, I believe they either mixed tea and water, or maybe even just water and tiramisu flavored syrup. On top of that, the drink was given to me lukewarm with no ice, and the tapioca pearls were incredibly grainy and mushy. I don’t like to waste food and really tried to give the drink a shot but threw it away after I took this picture because I couldn’t continue drinking it without wanting to throw up. The drink didn’t match the restaurant’s photos at all and it’s suffice to say I was really disappointed with this drink after spending $7.

Liv Bryant 4 months ago

Love the Bao buns. The atmosphere and vibes are amazing! I wish the boba tea was workshopped more, the place is new so I’m sure they’re still figuring stuff out. Can’t wait to come back!

Emily 5 months ago

Decided to give this new tea shop a try after seeing a tiktok post a few days prior (and I also happened to be nearby). I wouldn’t consider myself a car enthusiast, but I could definitely see how others would love the decor and atmosphere, as well as the nice cars parked outside! Upon walking in, they seemed to be having issues with the receipt machine (which I didn’t mind, the store is relatively new so it’s expected that there will be small bumps). However, I think the owner/manager Z kinda handled and reacted to the situation in a way that would make other customers feel slightly awkward since he was sort of implying that it was the employees fault and not the machine’s fault. It’s something really minor, but at the same time I think there’s a better way to approach a situation like that as a manager when customers are present. The girl at the register was extremely sweet though. I ordered a matcha (24 oz) and 4 beef bao buns which I felt were both fairly priced. I was honestly disappointed when I got the matcha since it wasn’t anywhere near the typical vibrant green color, it was pretty much just a pale yellow/green. I’m not sure if they accidentally gave me a green milk tea.

Luca 6 months ago

I’ve always loved boba but felt awful after drinking it. The boba here is actually so smooth/soft and I feel amazing after drinking it! Taro and Brown Sugar both 10/10. Chill place to see cool cars, drive sim or just work/study.