Crema's Take
“TZONE Monterey makes a genuinely good boba drink and has friendly staff, but the shop suffers from chronic understaffing (45-minute waits with one person working) and a cleanliness problem that reviewers mention repeatedly—dirty walls, floors, and trash scattered around. The limited menu and inconsistent execution on specialty drinks add to the sense that this place has potential but isn't executing it reliably. Visit only if you're in the area with patience to spare and low expectations for the environment.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. Laptop-friendly spot. Open late.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →I really love the boba, it is good and the service is always amazing. But, the place is super dirty, the walls, the couch, the floors and trash everywhere. ( This was also like this on the dot when they opened) Everytime I go it’s always so dirty. It just makes me think, if…
Good drinks, but my Oreo blaster’s appearance did not turn out at all like the menu showed it. Friendly and patient staff, so I would visit again to try a different drink.
Absolutely terrible experience. I waited 45 minutes for a single drink. The place was packed, yet only one employee was working the counter and making drinks. He didn’t start preparing drinks until the line was finished, and every time someone new walked in, he stopped to take…
Pros: Plenty of space to sit. Friendly employees. Decent prices. Cons: I ordered one of the tropical/fruity teas with boba and it was extremely bitter. I asked for more sweetener to be added, which the employee happily obliged. The sweetener helped a little but it still wasn’t…
The place is pretty spacious. The menu is really small and limited compared to other boba places I've been to in other cities. I wish they had more to choose from. The music is fun but a little too loud when ordering. We ordered 7 drinks and upon receiving them asked for a cup…
Drinks were great. Though their menu isn't big, there are great options for variations. It took a while for them to take our order. Once another employee came on, our order was taken promptly and made very quickly.
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