Sweetheart Cafe
Chinese, bubble tea · Oakland
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Sweetheart Cafe is a Bubble tea store restaurant in Oakland, CA. Rated 4.4 out of 5 by guests. Discover the menu, photos, and reviews.
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Sweetheart Cafe is a Chinatown staple since 1996, known for its boba and popcorn chicken. Customers rave about the quality of the milk tea, the freshness of the boba, and the friendly service. Some customers have noted inconsistencies in drink quality and cashier attentiveness.
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Tip: If you're a first-timer, try the popcorn chicken with fried basil or the brown sugar milk tea. Be aware that service can be inconsistent.
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This place is SO SLEPT ON! This review is only for the popcorn chicken. Ever since I moved from SoCal to the Bay Area, I’ve been trying to find a popcorn chicken spot that meets all my requirements: has to have basil, use chicken dark meat, super crispy, fresh, consistent, and reasonably price. This is THE SPOT! And the pricing is so good especially in this economy. Half size is decent portion for $7.55 and Full size is $10.25. The service is as good as it gets - people generally do takeout. You order on the monitor outside or can do mobile order, and they’ll text you when your order is ready, which really helps if you’re struggling to find a parking spot. Parking is typical in Chinatown - it’s usually bustling and packed but no one is going to give you shit if you emergency park on the street haha. The inside of the place has some snacks and candy. You CAN sit down and eat there but it’s not the best dining spot and there’s a lot of clutter. In my opinion, drinks and boba are pretty mid. It does the job but nothing amazing. My go-to spot for popcorn chicken though ❤️
Very honest and clean mom and pop shop. One of the best popcorn chickens that I've had in my life and I've had a lot of different ones in Taiwan. Love how they always include the fried basil as that's the soul of this street dish. Also love their Barley tea creama, so perfect for the hot weather. Generous amount and fairly priced. Will continue to support the business! (Regular sized rose/oolong/barley tea creama is on sale now for $3.45! Not sure how long the sale would last)
We ordered drinks on our walk around Chinatown. They have a great selection of drinks that you order at the entrance through touch Street. Not only do they have the classic teas they also have smoothie and I got the avocado shake. The building which the store is located in is architecturally significant. They have seating inside but no bathrooms. They also sell asian snacks.
I recently visited and was blown away by their incredible offerings. The black milk tea with boba was an exquisite blend of flavors that left me craving for more. The Hong Kong style milk tea was a delightful balance of sweetness, and the boba pearls were cooked to perfection – soft and chewy, enhancing the overall experience. What's even more remarkable is the affordability. Shockingly, Sweetheart Cafe offers their delectable treats at half the price compared to other places, like the one in Berkeley. So if you're in the mood for some top-tier milk tea without breaking the bank, this is the place to be! *THERE'S an exciting bonus for all Pokemon Go enthusiasts out there. Sweetheart Cafe offers a unique Pokemon Go Level Discount that truly sets them apart. As a long-time Pokemon Go Player, I never imagined I would get tangible benefits from my gaming passion. Here's how it works: Level 1-28 = 5% Discount Level 29-38 = 10% Discount Level 39-46 = 15% Discount Level 47-50 = 20% Discount
This place is SO SLEPT ON! This review is only for the popcorn chicken. Ever since I moved from SoCal to the Bay Area, I’ve been trying to find a popcorn chicken spot that meets all my requirements: has to have basil, use chicken dark meat, super crispy, fresh, consistent, and reasonably price. This is THE SPOT! And the pricing is so good especially in this economy. Half size is decent portion for $7.55 and Full size is $10.25. The service is as good as it gets - people generally do takeout. You order on the monitor outside or can do mobile order, and they’ll text you when your order is ready, which really helps if you’re struggling to find a parking spot. Parking is typical in Chinatown - it’s usually bustling and packed but no one is going to give you shit if you emergency park on the street haha. The inside of the place has some snacks and candy. You CAN sit down and eat there but it’s not the best dining spot and there’s a lot of clutter. In my opinion, drinks and boba are pretty mid. It does the job but nothing amazing. My go-to spot for popcorn chicken though ❤️
Very honest and clean mom and pop shop. One of the best popcorn chickens that I've had in my life and I've had a lot of different ones in Taiwan. Love how they always include the fried basil as that's the soul of this street dish. Also love their Barley tea creama, so perfect for the hot weather. Generous amount and fairly priced. Will continue to support the business! (Regular sized rose/oolong/barley tea creama is on sale now for $3.45! Not sure how long the sale would last)
We ordered drinks on our walk around Chinatown. They have a great selection of drinks that you order at the entrance through touch Street. Not only do they have the classic teas they also have smoothie and I got the avocado shake. The building which the store is located in is architecturally significant. They have seating inside but no bathrooms. They also sell asian snacks.
I recently visited and was blown away by their incredible offerings. The black milk tea with boba was an exquisite blend of flavors that left me craving for more. The Hong Kong style milk tea was a delightful balance of sweetness, and the boba pearls were cooked to perfection – soft and chewy, enhancing the overall experience. What's even more remarkable is the affordability. Shockingly, Sweetheart Cafe offers their delectable treats at half the price compared to other places, like the one in Berkeley. So if you're in the mood for some top-tier milk tea without breaking the bank, this is the place to be! *THERE'S an exciting bonus for all Pokemon Go enthusiasts out there. Sweetheart Cafe offers a unique Pokemon Go Level Discount that truly sets them apart. As a long-time Pokemon Go Player, I never imagined I would get tangible benefits from my gaming passion. Here's how it works: Level 1-28 = 5% Discount Level 29-38 = 10% Discount Level 39-46 = 15% Discount Level 47-50 = 20% Discount
Very nice and kind! The owner ask me to reheated my popcorn chicken when I was too late for my pickup order. So nice thank you so much!
If all you wanted is a great cup of boba, this is the place. Been coming here since 98' and have had tried many many boba shops in last 25 years. This place serves the best boba in Cali.
good boba, good drinks good snacks :) they forgot to add and charge for boba but added it in after. they were very honest with me on what they think would pair well together and others might think it’s rude but i appreciate the honesty.
One of the oldest and 1st drink spots in Chinatown that i love going there always have all the snacks, very good customer service, That is hard to come by these days.
Small cafe, cozy spot. The service is quick and will be my morning to go spot. The cashier was very enthusiastic and over all great vibe.
Loved the mozzarella cheese sticks and popcorn chicken. Their boba is SO GOOD!!
Delicious milk teas at reasonable prices. This is a historic shop that has been serving the community since 1996
My favorite boba spot since before boba was popular. Now great snacks too
their brown sugar milk tea was the best i ever had. their boba is amazing. they have vegan options for milk tea. the boss is super nice also. update: their taro milk tea and pina colada smoothie is delicious as well according to my dad and bf. the brown sugar milk tea is still bomb and boba is fresh
It was my first time coming here, and what I like is that I’m supporting a local mom/pop when I have a boba or popcorn chicken fix! I feel like their milk tea is pretty good quality. I like the fact that they don’t add ice which means the pearls stay soft and chewy just the way I like them! My husband’s ube drink was good as well! I like their spicy popcorn chicken, pretty delicious and crunchy! I was hoping I’d get the basil but perhaps they just forgot this time, no big deal! I will still return! When you order a drink and snack, you get $1.00 off! Their prices are reasonable! Please continue to patron, and support local. You’re supporting a family and perhaps a high school college student learning the value of hard work. . For whoever was complaining about service, they were friendly and nice to me, perhaps because I give positive vibes back to them!!
Dropped in here yesterday during a citywide event with blocked off streets. The staff were so sweet to everyone coming in looking for a cool drink and snack. My daughter loved her watermelon slushy because it’s an unusual flavor and I appreciated my cappuccino slush - wasn’t too sweet and I was able to sub oatmilk in. Enjoyed garlic bread and tempura shrimp. Of important note (for me) it was super clean! The tables, floors and chairs were surprisingly clean which isn’t always the case in similar locations. We’ll definitely be back
their brown sugar milk tea was the best i ever had. their boba is amazing. they have vegan options for milk tea. the boss is super nice also. update: their taro milk tea and pina colada smoothie is delicious as well according to my dad and bf. the brown sugar milk tea is still bomb and boba is fresh
Dropped in here yesterday during a citywide event with blocked off streets. The staff were so sweet to everyone coming in looking for a cool drink and snack. My daughter loved her watermelon slushy because it’s an unusual flavor and I appreciated my cappuccino slush - wasn’t too sweet and I was able to sub oatmilk in. Enjoyed garlic bread and tempura shrimp. Of important note (for me) it was super clean! The tables, floors and chairs were surprisingly clean which isn’t always the case in similar locations. We’ll definitely be back
Very nice and kind! The owner ask me to reheated my popcorn chicken when I was too late for my pickup order. So nice thank you so much!
It was my first time coming here, and what I like is that I’m supporting a local mom/pop when I have a boba or popcorn chicken fix! I feel like their milk tea is pretty good quality. I like the fact that they don’t add ice which means the pearls stay soft and chewy just the way I like them! My husband’s ube drink was good as well! I like their spicy popcorn chicken, pretty delicious and crunchy! I was hoping I’d get the basil but perhaps they just forgot this time, no big deal! I will still return! When you order a drink and snack, you get $1.00 off! Their prices are reasonable! Please continue to patron, and support local. You’re supporting a family and perhaps a high school college student learning the value of hard work. . For whoever was complaining about service, they were friendly and nice to me, perhaps because I give positive vibes back to them!!
goat boba spot + delicious chicken mmm 😝😝🤤🤤
good boba, good drinks good snacks :) they forgot to add and charge for boba but added it in after. they were very honest with me on what they think would pair well together and others might think it’s rude but i appreciate the honesty.
If all you wanted is a great cup of boba, this is the place. Been coming here since 98' and have had tried many many boba shops in last 25 years. This place serves the best boba in Cali.
Delicious milk teas at reasonable prices. This is a historic shop that has been serving the community since 1996
Loved the mozzarella cheese sticks and popcorn chicken. Their boba is SO GOOD!!
One of the oldest and 1st drink spots in Chinatown that i love going there always have all the snacks, very good customer service, That is hard to come by these days.
Small cafe, cozy spot. The service is quick and will be my morning to go spot. The cashier was very enthusiastic and over all great vibe.
Grew up going here and even with all the boba shops that have opened in Chinatown since, Sweetheart is still my favorite place for Taiwanese popcorn chicken in Chinatown! They are one of the few that include lots of fried basil with their chicken and it's always well seasoned and fresh. Their drinks may not be the fanciest in town nowadays, but everything is consistently good and the tapioca is always a nice texture (something that is trickier to find than one would think). Thank you Sweetheart Cafe for your many years(since 1996) of providing Oakland with delicious drinks and snacks!
Grew up going here and even with all the boba shops that have opened in Chinatown since, Sweetheart is still my favorite place for Taiwanese popcorn chicken in Chinatown! They are one of the few that include lots of fried basil with their chicken and it's always well seasoned and fresh. Their drinks may not be the fanciest in town nowadays, but everything is consistently good and the tapioca is always a nice texture (something that is trickier to find than one would think). Thank you Sweetheart Cafe for your many years(since 1996) of providing Oakland with delicious drinks and snacks!
I've been coming here since I was in Chinese school (a very long time. ) Today, I ordered spicy popcorn chicken, curly fries and blacktea Boba. The spicy popcorn chicken was delicious as always. However, the curly fries tasted like it came out of a freezer bag. It just has that nasty aftertaste. That never happened before by the way, so I was surprised when I tasted these curly fries, it was not edible for me. As for the Boba, I've always ordered the black tea with pearls, but the pearls this time around seems less chewy than before. The middle of it was still hard. Suffice to say, the quality seems to have gone down and I'm quite disappointed.
I've been coming here since I was in Chinese school (a very long time. ) Today, I ordered spicy popcorn chicken, curly fries and blacktea Boba. The spicy popcorn chicken was delicious as always. However, the curly fries tasted like it came out of a freezer bag. It just has that nasty aftertaste. That never happened before by the way, so I was surprised when I tasted these curly fries, it was not edible for me. As for the Boba, I've always ordered the black tea with pearls, but the pearls this time around seems less chewy than before. The middle of it was still hard. Suffice to say, the quality seems to have gone down and I'm quite disappointed.
Service is bad/decent. The employees sound so tired or upset. The drinks are often weak or watery. The pearls are really soft and jelly like. The flavors aren't really there.
Service is bad/decent. The employees sound so tired or upset. The drinks are often weak or watery. The pearls are really soft and jelly like. The flavors aren't really there.
I am regular customer but this is my first time to buy the fruit tea drink. Unbelievable that one costed $6.65 without topping because I checked on their website is about $4. If I knew that much I better prefer order from I-Tea. I just bought today from I-Tea only $6.50.
I am regular customer but this is my first time to buy the fruit tea drink. Unbelievable that one costed $6.65 without topping because I checked on their website is about $4. If I knew that much I better prefer order from I-Tea. I just bought today from I-Tea only $6.50.
The cashier just stares at you and says nothing. Even when you want to buy something, he does nothing. Eventually,after a lot of yelling, i managed to buy something, but the drink tasted like rotten fruit
The cashier just stares at you and says nothing. Even when you want to buy something, he does nothing. Eventually,after a lot of yelling, i managed to buy something, but the drink tasted like rotten fruit
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