Böba - Bothell

I absolutely love this place! There are so many options available. I ordered the coconut smoothie with extra Boba and cream on top, and it was amazing! Thank you for a wonderful experience. Next time, I’m definitely going to try the spicy mango smoothie! Delicious—highly recommend this place!

When I exited the front door, I found the cups to be quite flimsy and unfortunately, mine slipped out of my hands and shattered on the sidewalk. I was right in front of the door and ended up covered in smoothie. I went back inside to ask if I could simply dispose of the dripping cup in the lobby's trash or if they would prefer to take it back. The employee told me, “Oh no, that’s fine.” Given that I had just received the smoothie from her, she was aware that I hadn’t gotten my money’s worth. Disappointingly, she didn’t offer to remake my drink, and I didn’t feel comfortable asking, so I left feeling let down. My lid was still completely sealed; I hadn't even opened it yet. Based on my experience, I feel that employees should offer replacements in situations like this. It’s what I was always taught as a barista, bartender, server, and juice bar worker. I was quite surprised when she didn’t make that offer. I understand this incident was my fault, but I did pay for a drink that I ultimately didn’t get, and because of this experience, I won't be returning. On a positive note, the other two people with me mentioned that their drinks tasted great.

Great selection of boba! My review only covers the drinks because we haven't sampled any of the food yet. The only downside is that the ordering and waiting area can be quite cramped. When there are more than a few customers, it can feel a little claustrophobic.

As for the drinks, I ordered the kiwi milk tea, while my friend opted for the black tea crema. I would recommend the crema over the kiwi milk tea. Although I haven't tried any food yet, the menu features numerous tempting snacks that would be great for sharing with friends. The atmosphere is very inviting, with ample seating and numerous photo opportunities. It wasn't too noisy during my visit on a weekday night, making it a comfortable space to enjoy. In terms of pricing, I found the drink and food prices to be quite reasonable. The service was efficient, and my milk tea was prepared quickly. It also seems they offer catering services, as suggested by a billboard outside. One last note is that there's plenty of parking available since the shop is located within a large strip mall. Additionally, there are many other great dining options nearby, making it an ideal spot to visit afterwards.

I'm not a fan of this boba place. This time, my drink felt way too sugary, and I ended up with a terrible heartburn. If you leave your drink sitting for a bit, you'll notice that the milk separates from the other ingredients. On the positive side, the place is nice and clean, and the staff is friendly. However, I definitely won’t be returning for boba. The boba itself was fresh, but unfortunately, I just can't see myself coming back.