QTea Bar
478 Lake Park Ave, Oakland, CA
Crema's Take
“QTea Bar is a bright spot near Lake Merritt where boba lovers and curious sippers alike find affordable, genuinely delicious drinks that go beyond the usual—think creative signature teas and inventive boba milkshakes (Oreo cookie and piña colada are real crowd-pleasers). The welcoming staff keeps things moving fast, and the bonus gelato makes it perfect for lingering with friends or grabbing something quick that actually tastes special.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
im a brokeass student and everyday is a living hell for me because of the hotass weather plus my horrible grades😭😭 i went to QTea Bar for the first time and honestly - ITS NOT BAD FOR A PERSON WHO ONLY HAS $10 AT THE MOMENT LIKE ME. basically, its a small place - however they offer a lot of items on their menu! the one on the picture is the Brown Sugar Milk Tea with Boba, which costed $7 dollars (I DROPPED MY JAW AT THE PRICE, BUT ITS FINE I GUESS?) i chose Normal sweetness level and was expecting a nice sugar level, but was instantly kicked with a flavor that felt like 10 spoons of sugar on my mouth😭💔 i suggest letting it dilute for a little bit and drinking it, because the sugar really was kicking me im used to the “normal” amount if sugar level since im a sugar-tooth, but if youre an adult, i suggest 50-75% sugar - also the toppings (boba, etc) are $0.50 — which is an okay price the employees are super nice, they only had 2 people working at the time i was there - so i believe its a small business run by them overall; great service, nice menu, small place but functional! 5/5 in my opinion, if i were bias, id give 3.5/5, but they were kind :)
Boba is good, but twice now tea has been very unsweetened despite asking for 75-100% sweetness so make sure to ask for extra sweetness if you’re used to a higher level of sweetness in your drinks.
My favorite Boba Spot in Oakland! Super delicious, affordable, & close to Lake Merrit! Staff is super welcoming & fast.
We all love boba tea and this was pretty good!! Kids love it!! They got Oreo cookie with Boba milkshake and a piña colada milkshake with Boba and I got a tarot tea with Boba… There is no seating through the window… But we enjoyed it and it was worth a few minutes out of the way
QTea Bar and Gelato Firenze are the same place, great boba drinks and great Gelato milkshakes. I highly recommend this place.
Crema Reviews
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