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Daboba @ Kearny Mesa

Boba Tea, Ask About Vegan Prep

Worth ordering: Boba teanamed in 10 reviews

4.6food Poor vegan options

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Ask about: uncertain ingredients

Customize sweetness and ice levels; reviewers recommend around 25–30% sweetness for brown sugar drinks.
Good to know: Ask which milk and toppings can be made vegan; the brown sugar drinks are described as being made with milk or milk tea, and the menu does not specify vegan substitutions.

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Try the roasted brown sugar series for its chewy boba and torched sugar topping, after confirming a vegan preparation.
The shop has seating, outlets, and free Wi-Fi for staying awhile.
Allow extra time at busy periods; one Sunday evening pickup took 15 minutes for three drinks.

People mention

Matcha and tea.

Good for

The vibe: work & study The vibe: relaxing

Praised for affordable, friendly service and laptop-friendly.

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Also praised for lively atmosphere and cozy atmosphere.

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Wi-Fi
Parking
Coffee, takeout, quick bites
Cards and mobile pay

About

Daboba’s Kearny Mesa shop is known for roasted brown sugar boba, including matcha and milk-tea versions with chewy pearls and a torched sugar topping. Reviews describe a bright, spacious seating area with outlets and free Wi-Fi; prices are called affordable, and the shop lets you customize sweetness and ice, but ask staff which milks and toppings are vegan.