Top Tea + Espresso

This is our other go to place for boba smoothie. Been here a few times the last 2 weeks and it was great! Small little place on Liliha in same complex as Times supermarket. Wish had more lighting around as it gets creepy at night which we visited a few times before they close. Service is good. Kind of a little longer wait but can't help we order 3-4 smoothies. It's a small shop so be prepared to wait outside as it can get crowded with just a few people. We tried the Taro, Honeydew and Mocha Smoothies with Boba. All were delicious and large boba somehow was pretty good and not bland. We came back because we really enjoyed them. Service is great, pleasant guy. Price is pretty decent too compared to other boba shops. Definitely worth trying out.

This t-shirt might be hard to find but if you look for the Times Supermarket and nice day Chinese restaurant it's just around the corner. A huge assortment of drinks to choose from which you can vary the sugar and Ice level which I appreciate. They also have dairy Alternatives which I definitely appreciate! I got the Ube Taro milk tea with pudding soy milk light ice and zero sugar. My friend got the brown sugar milk tea with boba.The bobaristas were friendly, our drinks came out fast and tasted great! There are some tables outside so you could sit and enjoy your drink and it looks like they also offer a small menu of food but we didn't get any.

Located around the corner of Times this unassuming shop is my boyfriend's favorite place to get an iced americano. They offer a variety of drinks and desserts and have a few tables inside where you can sit and enjoy their offerings. We're always greeted with a smile and enjoy their service even if it's brief. On our last visit we got to try their egg tarts, they were freshly baked so we tried our best to let them cool before sinking our teeth in them and they were so yummy. Not too sweet & the crust was light & flaky, just how we like them. They participate in Five Stars so make sure you always put your number in to rack up those rewards!

Takeout place with teas. I think they use artificial flavorings, but the taste is not bad.

I came here with a group of my former coworkers from almost 20 years ago. One suggested to meet at the boba tea shop at Liliha Square. She didn't tell me the name. I had to coordinate with my other coworkers. She finally revealed the name when she arrived at Top Tea + Espresso next to Subway. I normally research the restaurants before I get there. So, I would know what to order from reading the reviews from everyone local. This time, I did a quick glance at the pictures people posted. There were too many to choose from. I ended up getting my usual Honeydew with tapioca balls aka boba. The drink tasted ok and the price was really reasonable. I was complaining about the weak straw until my local friend told me it was because they used biodegradable straws. Ah ok. It cracked all over the directions. I couldn't use it to suck up the boba. I had to use a spoon to scoop them out. The location is kind of funky. We sat at the concrete table on the walkway. There were transients walking toward the public restroom. Quite a scene that busy night. Oh. One more thing. Don't be mistaken this "Top Tea" with "Tea Top", which is an international franchise from Taiwan and the mainland. This is definitely a locally owned and operated restaurant on Oahu.

Lately, price of boba is climbing and quality is declining. But Top Tea knows how to make a perfect bubble tea, and their prices are more than reasonable!I'm not in the Kalihi area often but when I am, I stop by Top Tea + Espresso because (1) Their teas and smoothies taste fresh! (2) Their boba is perfectly sweetened and the texture is delightfully chewy. (3) Customer service is excellent. The staff is always kind, friendly and happy!Today, I enjoyed a large mango green tea, 50% sweetness with boba. It was exactly what I wanted. Craving satisfied! My boyfriend enjoyed his mango peach smoothie with boba. Tip: You cannot adjust sweetness for smoothies. Also, you can choose up to 2 flavors!

So good can't wait to try more flavors. The boba pearls were perfect. Workers were so kind and friendly. Went later in the day at 8 pm and it wasn't busy at all.

I wanna give business to this place mostly because the customer service is so awesome. The bonus is the drink I get tastes pretty good. I've only tried the strawberry milk with boba but it tastes really good, the boba tastes good (but I'm not a boba expert) and definitely can't beat the price. I love it here!!

The is great and reasonable but they must change their straws as it breaks as you sip and than can't slurp the boba or lychee in your mouth. I called them about it and they were good about it and apologized. I just hope they buy sturdier straws that do not crack as you sip your drink because I love your Boba. It's just the strong straws that I have an issue with.

This place the service are not good at all . I come there to buy my favorites tea & milk tea 3 to 4 times a week & every time I buy 3/4 items because I live far away but at only one time the soy milk was sour I told the owner about it he would not replaced me a new milk tea instead of blaming it was my fault maybe I leave it too long & it's not true I bought it all the time I know. Only one replacement of milk tea but he is too cheap to do so not clever at all to do business that way . Customer service should always be good especially it's theirs soy milk is over date or something happening to the soy milk being sour . I will never come back there again !