Dr. T House
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Dr. T House

1709 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA

★★★★★4.7(284 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This beloved Santa Monica tea house feels like a calm refuge with its hand-touched charm, potted plants, and carefully curated knick-knacks that create an unexpectedly serene escape from the city hustle. Beyond their expertly balanced specialty teas and boba drinks that never overpower with sweetness, Dr. T House excels at the experience—friendly staff, free parking, and a genuine neighborhood vibe that keeps regulars coming back for leisurely afternoons and post-walk refreshments.

What to expect

Matcha & teaParkingTraditional drinksFamily friendlyOutdoor seatingSpecialty drinksMeetingsSlow sit

Google Reviews

Alice Kim
★★★★★3 months ago

great people great vibe, adorable knick knacks and beloved plants for sale. shop has such a beautiful hand~touched feeling, makes me feel calmer in this crazy modern world lol 😸

Michael
★★★★★4 months ago

Passionfruit mango green tea is so refreshing and definitely satisfied my craving for some green tea!! Highly recommended tea shop in Santa Monica!! 💯

Zan Lee
★★★★★5 months ago

An awesome, delicious, cozy Boba spot in Santa Monica. It’s located in a small shopping center so there is a little bit of free parking attached. Otherwise it’ll be street parking. Inside is really homely, and I especially appreciate the cat merch, all of the plants which are available to purchase, and they even have board games and coloring books that you can use while you’re in there. The guy behind the counter was also very polite and everything that we ordered was ready very fast. They have a lot of great menu options and everything that we ordered was very good. I opted for the Brown Sugar Boba and loved it. The Boba was very fresh, chewy, but not overly so, and it had really great flavors. I love that this place does not use the cheaper syrup that some other places use. Overall, I would comfortably recommend this place to anyone searching for some good Boba.

Hayley Di Naso
★★★★★9 months ago

Our favorite neighborhood boba shop! They always make our drinks so delicious and not too sweet. We love to stop by for a refreshment on the way home from a walk. It’s nice that they have some outside seating as well as inside. I have also picked up from really cute gifts from their market wall with artists crafts for sale.

Tony Kum
★★★★★9 months ago

Dr.T House in Santa Monica is an absolute gem. The shop is clean, cozy, and super inviting--and the staff? Incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. You can tell they put a lot of heart into everything they do. We had: *Strawberry Matcha Latte - Made with fresh strawberries and premium matcha sourced straight from Uji, Japan. Super smooth and not overly sweet (a huge plus for me). *Thai Iced Tea - One of the few spots that brews actual Thai tea (no powder!) from a farm that specializes in it. So flavorful. *Popcorn Chicken - Crispy, juicy, and served with a house-made sauce that's seriously addicting. *Red Velvet Cheesecake - Sourced from Rocco's Cheesecakes, a local Santa Monica bakery. Rich, creamy, and just the right amount of sweet. One thing I really love is that everything tasted super high quality and balanced--not too sweet, which is something I always look for. They also offer sugar-free and keto-friendly options, which is such a thoughtful touch for folks with dietary preferences. On top of that, they support local artists and small businesses with in-store pop-up shelves--like the current display by @mikou_art. Love that community vibe. Definitely worth a visit. I'd recommend this spot 100%!

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