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Twinkle Tea

Cafe Bubble tea store

One of the Top rated Bubble tea stores in Alhambra


Address

406 E Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91801, United States

Website

www.toasttab.com

Contact

+1 626-281-6877

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (424 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 11 am to 11 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 11 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 11 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 11 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 11 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 11 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 11 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 4/5 Scott L. 9 months ago on Google
    Popular among the local especially students during the after-school hours. It might take some time for waiting in line of ordering and picking up food. The beverage, milk tea and Taiwanese snack all taste good. Egg waffle is somehow recommended. Chicken Nuggets are cheap during the promotion period. Open till the very late at night. Also to be good choices for dinning in the late hours in evening.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ShadzToobe 4 years ago on Google
    A charming cafe hidden along the streets of AlHambra. Staff here are very warm and friendly, I felt like I was being welcomed into an old friend's home. Must try the fishball curry, a perfect snack during this cold weather...the curry is very flavorful and would go well with some steamed rice. Nuggets had a crispy coating and their signature sauce had body & was perfectly balanced between sweet + tangy. The seasalt foam Thai Tea had a thick layer of cream on top, took a while for the tea to breakthrough...the cream itself is worth the drink. If you need dessert, have the sweet butter marshmallow toast, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream + condensed milk drizzle...you won't regret the calories !! Later in the evening this spot comes to life with upbeat music and the chatter of a young crowd. Ample parking in the back and the cafe is close to many banks.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 T T. 2 years ago on Google
    They have a great selection of mixed tea drinks, with an assortment of toppings. They have been around for a long time, so they have really mastered the boba tea drinks. Stop by and check them out.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lindsy S. 6 months ago on Google
    I recently visited Twinkle Tea and had to come back a second time (in the same week). Although I live in Los Angeles, I now make a weekly commute to Alhambra for Twinkle Tea and the drive is more than worth it! This hidden gem offers exceptional service, fair prices, and heavenly tea and food! If you're a tea lover like me, do yourself a favor and pay a visit to Twinkle Tea. It's a treasure that deserves all the stars and more! I have explored a multitude of tea shops both in Los Angeles and throughout California such as Latea, Creek Tea, It's Boba Time, Boba Bear, Wushiland Boba, Tan-Cha, Tea Brick, Tiger Sugar Boba, Boba Guys, Sharetea, Sunright Tea, Ume Tea, Yifang Tea, Jungle Boba, Cup O' Joy, Dr. T House, AU79, and many others. However, Twinkle Tea is an overall winner due to their top quality/fresh teas (yes, they use real fruits), exceptional customer service, free/available parking (ease for pickups), and competitive prices. While other tea shops may excel in one area, Twinkle Tea consistently delivers all of these qualities, making it standout. Menu Recommendations: 1. Milk Tea: I recommend trying the ‘Jasmine Green Milk Tea’ customized with lavender, honey, oat milk, and 75% sugar (available hot or iced). 2. Fruit Tea: Try their ‘Twinkle Fruit Tea,’ with light ice, 75% sugar, and your choice of topping. Note that this drink already comes with many real fruit pieces! 3. Food: Their ‘House Beef Sandwich’ and ‘Takoyaki’ are delicious! Update: If you like Starbucks refreshers try Twinkle’s “Red Dragonfruit Lemonade” (pictured) and if you’re an Oreo lover try their “Oreo Milk Tea” (also pictured)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hugo B. 9 months ago on Google
    Was looking for a quick boba spot with my girlfriend and fiveb that there are many in the area, we wanted to check this place out since it was highly rated and happened to be close. It's a tiny little shop but Don be mistaken, their boba is absolutely fantastic. My girlfriend got grapefruit tea with green tea with mango popping boba and me an oreo slushie with oreo boba. I have to say I am not a boba person hut this spot is absolutely delicious and highly reccomend it to anyone wanting a good boba. The atmosphere is like your average boba spot, nothing super fancy since it is small but their menu makes up for it as well as their boba.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jenny C. 6 months ago on Google
    Their sandwich are amazing! I've never had their food here since most boba places' food are too snacky or a hit and miss. My friend had ordered a chicken sandwich, and the sandwich was delicious! They included fries, which they were able to make it super crunchy?! I had the popcorn chicken, and it was pretty good! They have fried garlic which I think is a yummy interesting add for flavor! The go to here is generally roasted oolong, brown sugar milk tea, or their dragon fruit smooth (it is pretty unique and delicious). I think this place have been here since the beginning of time when I was in hs, I am glad they were able to rebrand and continue! Private parking lot available, and bathroom as well. Not a huge area for dine in, but there is about 2 tables and bar chairs.

  • 5/5 N C. 1 year ago on Google
    I've been wanting to come here for some time now. Finally came here with a couple of friends. I got the watermelon jasmine green tea. It was good and refreshing for the 90 degree weather. Will definitely come back in the future for other drinks.

  • 5/5 Jesus C. 3 months ago on Google New
    If they're busy be patient. Also please tip. Every item on the menu LOOKS and TASTES as DESCRIBED in the menu. If your food sucks, you picked the wrong thing. Get what you're used to. And clean up after yourselves. Filthy animals!

  • 5/5 FERNANDA S. 10 months ago on Google
    Friendly staff, and delicious smoothies, and boba. Their raspberry smoothie with cheese foam is my top favorite go to. It tastes just like a cream savor from back in the day

  • 5/5 Jennifer M. 9 months ago on Google
    Very cute place to get boba and sit down. Super friendly cashier, he was so patient with my order. The boba itself it’s so soft and squishy. We order jasmine green tea and brown sugar milk tea. Will come again

  • 5/5 Mia N. 10 months ago on Google
    Cozy little boba place. There is a self order machine so very convenient. Their fruit tea is amazing with lots of fruit and good amouof sweetness, so refreshing. Remember to add their seasalt/cheesecream foam for your tea 😉

  • 5/5 Justina H. 1 year ago on Google
    Love that you can make your own tea! So good!

  • 5/5 Hélios N. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious ice and boba teas. Multiple flavors. I had the chicken nuggets and french fries too. Both very good!!

  • 5/5 Stephanie N. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent boba and milk teas. They have a wide variety of milk teas and also have some of the best boba in the area. I also recommend some of their snacks, their Taiwanese popcorn chicken is well seasoned and comes with different sauces. I like getting the jasmine green tea with different flavors such as lychee or rose. I recommend 75% sweet and less ice to have a flavorful tea without being overly sweet.

  • 5/5 Hong 1 year ago on Google
    We ordered from kiosk n super convenient! Got takoyaki (super delicious, even better than some Japanese restaurants), egg waffle (crispy goodness), and 4 drinks before the start of our LA trip. All drinks are delicious. I usually get 50% sugar in sd, but here sugar is just right! No adjustment needed. LA food n drinks are on point!

  • 4/5 Mervin 1 year ago on Google
    Got Brown Sugar Milk Tea w/ boba. I can say that the boba are pretty good as the highlight, especially when you get it warm upon first getting your drink. Not too chewy and also sweet on the inside; it's on the higher end of boba I've tasted. The milk tea itself is okay. I would definitely try out the nice variety of drinks they have. They also have various snacks which looks delicious!

  • 5/5 Joshua C. 1 year ago on Google
    This is my wife’s favorite spot. I like that they have snacks like nuggets here too if you are hungry. Staff is very friendly

  • 5/5 ed p. 2 years ago on Google
    I had the iced uji matcha latte with what boba and marshmallow brick toast. I was not a fan of the agar boba and kindly asked them to switch for regular boba and they did it. Great customer service. The matcha was a classic taste and not too milky or sweet. The agar boba was tough tasteless and the regular boba was sweet and chewy. The brick toast is obviously very aesthetic the marshmallow and chocolate is amazing but maybe the toast a lil too thick because I get too much of a bread taste. That being said the inside bread melts in your mouth and the crust is crunchy.

  • 5/5 Stacy 1 year ago on Google
    i ordered from ubereats today! it was my first time trying takoyaki, along with trying this place in general. everything was perfect and i really enjoyed the food. thank you for making this new experience enjoyable 🥰

  • 4/5 Wilson T. 1 year ago on Google
    The prices are very reasonable! I got a HK iced milk tea for $3 plus tax, that’s unheard of nowadays! The drink was made quickly and efficiently. My only qualm with the drink was that it tasted a bit powdery, maybe they used some non dairy with it that made it that way. But the flavor is very good and taste just like HK milk tea, would definitely come back to try more!

  • 5/5 Dominik R. 1 year ago on Google
    My favorite Boba place in LA! This store and their other one in Pasadena are just amazing. I often drive over 30min out of my way just to get here. The flavors and choices make it easy to find your favorite! I've taken a ton of friends here and they loved it too


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Solo dining
    • ✓️ Good for working on laptop
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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