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Breaktime Tea - San Jose

Boba Tea, Plant Milk, Snacks

Worth ordering: #1 Boba tea in San Josenamed in 9 reviews

3.8food Poor vegan options

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Top tips

Ask about: animal ingredients Ask about: uncertain ingredients

Try the takoyaki as a savory snack option.
Good to know: Expect longer wait times for food orders compared to drinks.

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Order drinks with 50% sugar for balanced sweetness.
Visit during daytime weekdays to avoid crowd and parking issues.
Good to know: Non-dairy creamer is available for milk teas, but its taste may not appeal to all vegans.

People mention

Cake, smoothie and fruit tea.

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Also takoyaki, macaroon, strawberry smoothie, swiss roll, swiss roll cake and teriyaki salmon on rice.

Good for

The vibe: work & study

Praised for beautiful interior and lively atmosphere.

Good to know

Parking
Lunch, coffee, takeout, quick bites
Cards and mobile pay

About

Breaktime Tea is a cozy bubble tea cafe near San Jose State known for reasonably priced boba and a variety of snacks like takoyaki and pot stickers. The shop uses non-dairy creamer for milk teas and has a small seating area popular with students, though it can feel cramped and occasionally hot inside. Expect casual service with some wait time variance between drinks and food, and parking can be challenging during busy periods.