The Alley

Bubble Tea, Juice & Smoothies in San Diego, California

4.4 (92)

Category	Bubble Tea, Juice & Smoothies · Dessert shop
Address	5665 Balboa Ave Spc 104, San Diego, CA 92111
Area	San Diego, California
Phone	(858) 737-4292
Website	the-alley.us ↗
Google rating	4.4 (92)

Hours

Monday	12–10 pm
Tuesday	10 am–10 pm
Wednesday	10 am–10 pm
Thursday	10 am–10 pm
Friday	10 am–10 pm
Saturday	10 am–10 pm
Sunday	10 am–10 pm

About The Alley

The Alley is one of the bubble tea, juice & smoothies listed in San Diego, California. The business is registered at 5665 Balboa Ave Spc 104, San Diego, CA 92111; use this page to check its hours, phone number and Google rating before you make the trip. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as dessert shop, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

For a place to eat or drink, the questions that matter most are simple: is it open now, how long is the wait at peak hours, and does the menu suit the group you are bringing. American restaurants typically run lunch and dinner services with a quieter stretch in between, coffee shops open early, and many kitchens close earlier on Sunday. Cards and tap-to-pay are accepted almost everywhere, a tip of 15-20% is customary for table service, and sales tax is added at the register.

Hours are published for 7 days a week. The most common schedule is 10 am–10 pm. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. The listed phone number is (858) 737-4292. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. Its website is the-alley.us, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 92 reviews, which is a strong result for a bubble tea in San Diego and suggests consistent service.

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Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Daja Rene (KB) a month ago

BEST MILK TEA I HAVE EVER HAD. this is my favorite place and I’m so excited they opened this location. I lived in Honolulu for a couple years and it was my favorite milk tea on all of the Hawaiian islands. By far. But I saw they opened one here in San Diego. It was a dream come true. And they did not disappoint. Customer service is also amazing on top of the wide variety of options on the menu, and it taste like they’ve mastered everything. So happy!!!

Stephanie Chang 5 months ago

I'm so confused because this place should not be this good or affordable for a boba in this economy lol When I went it had A+ boba texture l, the tea was well brewed, basically a virtual stamp card and it was $6 with getting an premium topping. They have plenty of parking, good wifi, comfy plentiful seating, friendly staff, outlets, and music that isn't too loud or obnoxious. A perfect place to study!! I got a jasmine green tea 50% sweet, 50% ice with brown sugar boba. The brown sugar boba the pearls are actually simmered in the brown sugar, the way it should be like in Taiwan! And the flavor did penetrate unlike other places. Wonderful drink and only nitpick is that it was still a lot of ice! 9.8/10 This is the 3rd Alley location I've been to including the Mira Mesa one and this immediately puts it in the top 3 boba places in San Diego for me. Hopefully their quality and texture is consistent!

gabs 5 months ago

one of my favorite places to get boba! their ube brown sugar boba crème brûlée milk tea is a must try! their staff is super friendly and the drinks are always ready super fast!

Sharon B 6 months ago

Stopped in for a quick boba drink while I was in the area. It was in the middle of the afternoon and the place was dead. The girl who was working there was very nice and my drink came out quicker than expected. It was good. Bobas were soft and chewy.

Rina 7 months ago

This boba tea shop may not be quite the same as the ones I’ve had in Japan or Korea, but it was still very good and enjoyable. I ordered a milk tea with brown sugar boba and asked for less sugar, which was a great choice—the balance of sweetness was just right. The boba had a nice chewy texture, and the drink was smooth and satisfying. On top of that, the staff was very friendly and welcoming, which made the overall experience even better.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Alley located?

The Alley is at 5665 Balboa Ave Spc 104, San Diego, CA 92111, in San Diego, California. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is The Alley?

The Alley is listed as a bubble tea and is also tagged on Google as dessert shop.

What are the hours of The Alley?

Published hours are Monday: 12–10 pm; Tuesday: 10 am–10 pm; Wednesday: 10 am–10 pm; Thursday: 10 am–10 pm; Friday: 10 am–10 pm; Saturday: 10 am–10 pm; Sunday: 10 am–10 pm. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is The Alley open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 10 am–10 pm.

What is the phone number of The Alley?

You can call The Alley at (858) 737-4292.

How is The Alley rated on Google?

The Alley has a Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 92 reviews.

Does The Alley have a website?

Yes, the website of The Alley is the-alley.us (linked on this page).