Factory Tea Bar

Popcorn chicken is good ($6 something) and the dirty nom nom with boba with 50% sugar is enough sweet for me.

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I liked my coffee flavored boba with some jelly. But my wife ordered the rose matcha and it was very sweet (when we said medium). I will probably try the less sweet boba next time. But definitely recommended to go there. More...

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This place is always having fun events and the manager is super nice! It's really cozy with good food, drinks, music, and comfy couches. My favorite drink is the Coachella lemonade :) More...

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I come to this place pretty often and I always enjoy the drinks! I've tried the nom nom green tea, Coachella lemonade strawberry, matcha latte, and rose matcha latte  and I usually get them at 50% sweet. Out of those, I'd say my favorite would be the Coachella strawberry lemonade and rose matcha latte depending if I want something refreshing or creamy. The snacks are also bomb too! I always get the Cajun fries and the pop corn chicken with the sweet spicy sauce.The ambience was also really nice. They have chill music and there were people studying here too (pretty fast WiFi). Overall, I'd recommend my friends to come check this place out. More...

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One of the most unique boba shops I've ever been too! The menu is unique, with different kinds of drinks to try, as well as snack items. The esthetic of the store is cool, and they always host pop up events, including cupsleeve ones. one of my favs!! More...

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Their customer service is truly wonderful. I've spoken with their team on social media several times and they are super kind and nice. We have also worked together before to host some events at their store and they have always gone above and beyond to make the events the best they can be. Really nice staff and a lovely location! Really spacious and nicely decorated. Perfect ambience to enjoy great boba tea! :) More...

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I first heard about Factory Tea Bar through my band because of an Open Mic Night that they were hosting. I've been drinking their boba drinks for over a year now and have gotten to try almost everything on the menu. The drinks are absolutely amazing and many are creative. Their boba pearls are specifically my favorite part about their drinks because they are warm and larger than most other boba tea places I have tried before. They have a HUGE variety of drinks including Coachella Lemonades, fruit teas, milk teas, and have very fun seasonal drinks such as the Zombie Nom that just came out for the Halloween season. I haven't tried too much of their food yet but am planning to try some soon! Their popcorn chicken is ABSOLUTELY delicious and definitely my favorite thing to get when I'm in the area.    The atmosphere and vibe of the shop is so different from other boba places. They host Open Mic Nights, different fun pop-up shops, birthdays, and more! There is a lot of seating and restrooms. It isn't usually too loud and busy but I've also never seen it empty. It's the perfect place to have a snack with friends. Keep a look out for fun music, video games, and other live events that happen all the time! I definitely see myself returning to Factory Tea Bar for many years. More...

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The Zombie Nom is good. The boba is too sweet. If the boba are sweet then make sure the drink is 50% sugar because I didn't think that the boba are going to be filled with sweetness and I told them 100% sweet for my drink so lesson learned. Besides that the drink is really good. I got the Zombie Nom and I really like how they did the holiday drinks. Plus the fries was super fresh and I enjoyed eating them. They have many flavors to it so I got mine with sour cream mix with something. Forgot my second flavor. But yeah the place is nicely done and I could come here and hangout and chat with friends or do homework. I gotta come back and try the other drinks and see how it goes from there. Customer service was alright. Simple and fast and no complaint. More...

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The drinks were really delicious and well made, they had a live DJ which made the crowd lively. The seats are comfortable and well lit. The workers were friendly. Kind of on the higher priced boba ($4.75/5.50+). I would come back! I recommend the milk teas. More...

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Their bao is on point and they tried to sneak me 50% off my milk tea without saying anything.

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The server Kayla got such great service with great smile. It used to be the old tea papa spot. I love they have live music at night! Good spot

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This place is great, friendly staff, and I love the Brown Sugar Milk Tea, just be sure to get it 50% sweet...

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This was my first time trying out this boba place in Fremont and I absolutely loved it. The drinks are great and the tapioca is *aggressive chief kiss* aMAZING. It's around and extra 50 cents for tapioca but trust me, its worth the price. The inside of the shop is extremely aesthetically pleasing and trendy, they have great music always playing, lots of seats to study or hangout with friends, and overall a great atmosphere. This boba place along with others host mini events once in a while. The event for the month was #VirgoSeasonWithAhgase on Twitter. Basically 3 of the members of a talented K-Pop group Got7 celebrate their birthdays on the month of September, so as way to celebrate with them, the lovely @GOT7INOAK on Twitter created a project where got7 fans can enjoy some boba with a decorated cup sleeve and photo cards of the members. This place is great and I love them for being apart of this amazing event. More...

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I heard FTB was originally from SoCal, so pretty exciting to have another SoCal based boba shop up here! I love coming here whenever I'm in the area, it'd be my go-to boba shop if I'm around. My order sometimes changes where I'll be getting their Strawberry Matcha Latte, Nom Nom Green Tea, basically tried mostly all of their Fruit flavored green teas, and I haven't been disappointed! You can adjust their sugar levels, I usually get mine the minimum sugar amount so it won't be overly sweet for my taste. The strawberry matcha latte is tricky, if you want less sugar then they would put in less strawberry base.I've also ordered their popcorn chicken (spiciest level) and it was pretty good! The only complaint I'd say is that the portioning is inconsistent. I've went once where the box was filled with PC, but the second time it was kind of skimpy...it was waay below the box line inside and wasn't worth paying $6.50 for it. So the third time, I did mention that the portion I've received before was inconsistent.. and the cashier said there is a weight limit (i don't remember how much he said) but that's what they're supposed to follow. And he gave me my PC, and it still seemed skimpy but I realized all 3 times, I received 3 different portion sizes.. it makes me kind of iffy if I ever want to buy it again. More...

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I've seen this around Yelp and Instagram for awhile now, and decided to try a drink after my class because I was craving boba. Plaza parking is a little hard in the afternoon, but I managed to find a spot close to Golden Pineapple.I didn't wait too long to order. They have a lot of options and even have their top sellers in the front. I couldn't decide between the Rose Milk Tea and Nom Nom Green Tea, so I asked the employee and she recommended me the Nom Nom! I ordered that one and my drink came out within 5 minutes.The drink itself is super good, still a little sweet at 50% so I recommend getting less if you aren't into sweeter drinks. Boba is very chewy, though I do prefer softer boba like from Teaspoon, it was still tasty! Overall, cool atmosphere and amazing service :) Will come again soon! More...

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I sincerely enjoy my time here. I like the late hours of the night, the friendly vibe here is welcoming each time. I tend to not order very sweet drinks, and their nom nom milk, extra ice is so perfect for my current pregnancy cravings for sweet and icy. I am wanting to give some of their food items a try next time I visit. I Really recommend this place to meet up with friends or siblings. More...

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This place is so cute and fun! I went here for a BTS event, there drink the dirty nom nom was the best boba tea I have ever had! I live kind of far from this place but it is worth the drive! I hope they keep the dirty nom nom! The stuff are super nice, even when their busy they manages to keep everything moving! Really love this place! More...

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I've been seeing this place on Instagram a lot because of their crumbwiches and because of the adorable stickers on their cups. I came heree with a friend this afternoon it was packed! I think it could have been because of the RMDAYY in the bay that they were doing. There were some people selling BTS merch at the table. What I think is cool is that they have the kiosk for ordering through the machine and the old school cash register.I decided to get the matcha rose latte with pearls, 50% ice and 25% sweetness. My drink came out within 10 minutes. I was surprised at how good it was.I don't like rose-flavored things, but this was was subtle and not too rosy. The boba was a bit cold for me, but the drink itself was so good. It was sweet, milky, floral, and the matcha wasn't too earthy. I mention this in a lot of my reviews about matcha milk tea that sometimes, it tastes too much like grass or that it still has clumps of stuff together. The place itself is very cosy and aesthetic. I love how they have a mix of tables and couches and they have wifi, which is nice! The place itself is clean and there's lots of parking and yummy food in the area. More...

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FTB has always been one of my top boba places in the area. some of my favorites are the mango green tea, lychee green tea, and nom nom green milk tea. since going dairy-free, i've also learned that you can order pretty much any milk tea drink with soy milk as a substitute, and it tastes even better imo. i love the boba here because it's sweet, and the drinks are always consistent. if you're a frequent customer like me, sign up for five star so you can collect stamps to get free toppings and even free drinks! More...

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This is a hidden gem. I usually try to stay away from dirty nom nom kind of drinks because it seems so sweet, but to my surprise, after many ppl told how good it was, i finally tried and it was really good. I finished it in less than 10 minutes. (It was a bit on the sweeter side, but very different) Opted out on boba if you don't want it to be that sweet. Other drinks we ordered were all very tastey and worth a try. You can order with the automated tablet with a credit card only, but if you want to pay cash, you may need to order at the counter. Plenty of parking and other restaurants nearby. This place is great to hang out with friends, as this place is filled with games and additional several plenty leather sofas to relax and chill. More...

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One of the better boba places in Bay Area

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I really like this place. I got the dirty nom nom and it tasted great. The boba was sweet which I like and the vibe and artwork inside the place are really cool. We also ordered a Virgin Mary toast but it was alright. The toppings taste great together but the toast is too big and just starts to taste like bread. It was my first time trying a toast anywhere so I'm not sure how they are supposed to taste. I will definitely be back when I'm in the area though because the boba is worth it. More...

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It was my first time visiting this place. I ordered the Factory Milk Tea, and all I can say is it was pretty good. The service was also quick. I didn't have to wait too long to get my order (less than 5 mins). Sadly, their kitchen was already closed so I didn't get to try their toast; we came in close to their closing time.Moreover, I like the ambiance of the place. They have a lot of games to play with. It's just nice to chill and hang out there with friends. More...

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Delicious milk tea and awesome, cute place to study at/ catch up with your loved ones!!We got our drinks within 5 minutes, based on the top 10 menu: nom nom milk with pudding and boba, nom nom green tea with boba, factory milk tea with coffee jelly, and taro milk black tea with grass jelly. My favorite was the nom nom green tea with boba! Even with 50% sweetness level, it was tasty. The nom nom milk with pudding and boba tasted like a slushy version of the nom nom green tea. The factory milk tea with coffee jelly had a very strong coffee flavor to it.... would be perfect to keep you staying up until late at night! Taro milk tea was delicious as well! It had a fresh, smooth and dense texture to it. I love this place and will be back! More...

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A very nice boba spot in Fremont! It is open late, has lots of games and couches, and delicious drinks of course! They also partner with a lot of businesses and host community events which is fun! For food we ordered 3 types of fries: sour cream (tasted like sour cream and onion potato chips!), bbq, and cajun. They were skinny fries which are not really my type so I thought they were just okay. The popcorn chicken was also just okay - good flavor but could have used more chicken and less breading. They also offer crumbwich in several flavors. We tried ube, pandan, matcha, strawberry, and mango. Mango was hands down the best; it had the most flavor. The drinks were super delicious and definitely worth a try! I can't say enough about the Rose Matcha Latte (ordered at 50% sweet and still plenty sweet). It was just such a unique drink that I haven't seen anywhere else. I love it. It is seasonal though so keep an eye out on their instagram page to see when it is available! The Coachella lemonades were also good and super pretty  We had the passion peach and the strawberry. I preferred the passion peach but they are both super refreshing. I will definitely be coming back here (especially when rose matcha latte is available)! More...

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Items ordered: Black Milk Tea w/ Boba; Chicken Wings; Seasoned Fries (BBQ & Cajun). The milk tea was delicious & the boba tasted fresh. The wings were also good, love how crispy it was. The fries were a good crunch however the flavors could have been better. More...

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They always have great drinks everytime I go there. Boba is great. Very fast service. They always have delicious drinks. I always come by here almost twice every week just to get a drink. I prefer the nom nom milk tea the most. Enjoy! More...

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It took awhile to find this place. On yelp it took me to Starbucks and didn't show where the location was at. Finally? I found it. I got yo ordered the matcha almond milk tea with rainbow jelly and I ordered the wings too. The drink was was very tasty and I like the chicken wing not greasy. The location was nice and it is next to CVS. Very contemporary and they places where you can relax on a leather couch or you can play cards on a table. They have karaoke music there but it is for night time. Good boba tea. More...

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The decor and abundance of board games at this place really stand out from other boba tea shop.  The place is spacious with plenty of seatings. Came here on a Tuesday and they had a special for two drinks get a third free. They offer a variety of boba flavors, tea drinks, cold and hot snacks. We ordered the following Passion fruit green tea (good amount of crystal)rose milk tea (good amount of boba)and a free passion fruit Coachella boba (this drink is more on the sour side maybe bc we asked for 50% sugar)Popcorn chicken ordered mild for my son and it has a kick of spice. We still prefer the popcorn chicken from iTea off Automall. More...

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This boboa place is so amazingly delicious ! I recommend the nom nom milk tea and black milk tea! The sugar high here so I recommend 50% sugar and less ice. The less ice the more boboa you get More...

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Pretty close to the socal location (artwork and drink selection), but place is much brighter. Has a decent selection and it's made like they have the same recipe too. Interesting that they have open mic night, about $1000 worth of board games, and couches to chill on. More...

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Great snacks, there boba selection is great, they even teamed up with an ice cream vendor who was outside, and had an open mic night going on.

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overall, a really great atmosphere that makes for a super fun place to hang out! love the couches and huge selection of board games. got 3 drinks for under $10 since we came within the last hour before closing where they offer doorbuster prices which was a really nice surprise. only downside was that they were out of thai tea, but understandable since it was the end of the night. ended up switching to the dirty nom nom milk tea which was delicious! would definitely come back here when i'm craving some late night boba. More...

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I came here on a Sunday afternoon to get some work done. There were several tables open and I luckily got a table that had access to an outlet. I had the Coachella lemonade which tasted similar to  Simply lemonade raspberry flavor which is fairly tart and pretty sweet. Of course the Coachella lemonade tasted of better quality as it had bits of strawberry in it. I also had the popcorn chicken which was tasty and juicy. It could have been crispier in my opinion. Definitely a good place to study and grab a drink/snack! More...

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Factory Tea Bar is a chain that started in Southern California and made its way up the state. Personally, I liked it down there and I like it up here. FTB has adorable designs and the cafe is perfect for catching up with friends. Their most popular and iconic drinks are anything with "Nom Nom", which has a brown sugar caramel taste.Drink ordered:1. Nom Nom Milk (5/5): Usually ordering boba with less sweetness, this could only be adjusted to 50% sweet. There is also the option to add whipped cream (which I passed on). Overall, the included toppings: boba and egg pudding were good, but the drink, at 50% was a little too sweet and heavy. I did like how this drink was almost a slushee though, since that helped dilute the strong caramel flavor! More...

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The place is super cute and i love the drinks. You can't go wrong. Their worker jasmine was really cute and helpful too! !! I will definitely go back because the customer service is amazing. Jasmine, if you see this, you deserve more tip More...

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Lots of cool flavors of milk tea, including their matcha strawberry latte (similar to Boba guys) and specialty flavors of the month that are really good! The decor in this place is very unexpected honestly, not offending but just off brand. It's a pretty good tea place overall. More...

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this place gives off a super chill vibe of talking with friends over a variety of drinks at night. i got the passion fruit green tea with boba and the boba was SO warm compared to the rest of the cold drink which made me happy :) it was soft and chewy and was just really good boba overall. my friend got the factory milk tea with boba and it kind of tasted like coffee actually. she really liked it because she LOVES coffee haha this place is a gem and i would definitely come back here More...

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I absolutely love this place! FTB has a great atmosphere. I tried the fried fish balls, fries, and popcorn chicken, and all of it was seriously so good. They also have great dipping sauces for the snacks. FTB probably has some of the best snacks that I've ever seen.For the drinks, we tried the nom nom tea and rose matcha. My favorite was the rose matcha but you really can't go wrong with any of it! I also loved the sweetness level for the drinks. They usually have bogo deals and giveaways so be sure to follow their instagram for updates! More...

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Came here around noon on a Tuesday. I guess they were just starting up so the boba pearls weren't ready. Because of that, I ordered a rose oolong milk tea (50% sweetness) with pudding which turned out to be a nice combo. Also ordered the popcorn chicken which wasn't bad. But prices are a liiiittle bit higher than I'd like to pay.The gal behind the counter was very friendly and nice. Upon handing me my drink she said to let her know if it wasn't to my liking and she could remake it.She also told me that their drinks tend to be on the sweet side so if you're a newcomer then be aware of that!Overall a good experience. I'd come back if I were close by, but wouldn't make it a point to travel here. Music is loud so don't come here if you're planning to have deep conversations. More...

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I always see photos of FTB Fremont on my Instagram feed so I was excited to come check it out after eating lunch nearby. There are plenty of tables and couches inside and it's nice and bright with the natural lighting. It does seem a bit cramped though since there's an area for speakers/music for their open mic nights, and even a corner full of board games piled high which looked pretty messy, but I'm sure that makes for a nice hangout spot for people who live near here. They did warn us the table we were sitting at would be reserved but they gave us a 30 minute notice at least. The menus are nice and clear and they even have a poster of their top 10 drinks for all the newcomers. I ultimately decided on the strawberry matcha milk tea with pudding which was very tasty. Definitely a stronger matcha taste than the strawberry though. I was able to taste the boba in my fiance's Nom Nom Milk Tea, and it was very soft and fresh. Drinks came out fairly quickly. I posted a story on Instagram and tagged FTB Fremont's Instagram page, and they immediately reached out and asked how my experience was, which was refreshing to see. I think good customer service goes a long way so FTB definitely earns a spot in my list of go-to Bay Area boba spots. More...

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Ftb's a pretty solid place for tea! I've never had their boba so I cant comment on that, but the tea quality is pretty good imo. The first time I was here I tried their taro tea with less sweetness and no boba. It has real taro chunks blended in, and it almost tastes like a chocolate smoothie! I had the taro tea with black tea, but I think they offer it with green tea as well. For the size, the price is pretty reasonable.I've tried their matcha as well, and it's pretty good. There are plenty of couches around the place so it's great for relaxing or hanging out with friends. I wouldn't say this is a good place to sit and study though. They also have a BUNCH of board games and card games so you can sit at the tables playing for hours while sipping your tea/drink. More...

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Friday night boba cravings, this place is open late and offered delivery so my husband and I figured why not. I got a Taro Milk Tea with boba and coffee jelly and the Mister got a Jasmine green tea with boba and lychee jelly. Pretty basic. Everything tasted good, the boba was fine, the tea was nothing to complain about...I removed one star because I hate the cup. I want to hold my cup upside down and watch the contents of my drink swirl around, turn it over, and stab my pointy ended straw into the plastic for that super satisfying snap sound. I didn't even know I cared about that experience until it was taken away from me. I'd probably still order from here..but that's my 2cents on that. More...

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My first impression upon visiting Factory Tea Bar was yessss, they're one of the stores that are open late so I can get my late night boba cravings in. During the last hour of operation, they also have a deal where all drinks are $2.50 (not including tax though) which is a steal in my opinion. Unfortunately the kitchen is closed during the last hour too, oh well, you can't have everything. I ordered their signature drink--the nom nom milk with pudding and boba. Their custard pudding with warm boba really goes well with the milk slush and despite the fact I still don't know what the nom nom syrup is, it's pretty tasty and what the employees use to rim the cup with. Atmosphere of the storefront seemed really chill with lots of young adults hanging around playing a huge selection of board games, socializing, or studying. This is a good spot to just have a good time with friends.As for the other reviewers not satisfied with their drinks, the employees are all really nice about remaking it as long as you tell them. So if you're unhappy about the drink they'll accommodate you. I did come back to try their fried snacks and they're all pretty tasty (albeit a bit pricey). Definitely recommend the popcorn chicken and sour cream seasoned fries. More...

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Closing special, come in two hours before closing and get your milk tea for $2.50 or something close to that, it's like a few bucks off if you get a fancier drink.  Downside is kitchen is closed when this deal is going on.Their standard FTB milk tea is pretty tasty.  It's the right amount of creaminess with tea flavor coming through.  Not a fan of milk tea? or even tea? They have a lot of juice and lemonade infusions as well, DRINKS FOR ALL!We go the popcorn chicken entree, I am def a fan of their popcorn chicken.  It's got good crisp and decent cuts of meat without being all fatty.  The entree comes with rice, a poached egg, salad, and a heaping about of popcorn chicken.  Totes worth if you're looking for a meal and not just popcorn chicken.  I could probably do without the egg though, it's drenched in some sort of sauce (soy sauce, ponzu, I'm not quite sure) and is super salty and cold... maybe I was supposed to pour it over my rice but I tried to eat it like an egg... and it wasn't a good idea.I was sad when Tea Papa closed but pleasantly surprised when FTB took over.  Worth a stop over if you're over in the warm springs area. More...

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