Best Boba on Convoy
7 picksThe short answer
The best boba in Convoy depends on what you want in the cup: freshly brewed tea at Yun Tea House, mochi mango at 3CAT, bubble waffles at Happy Lemon, and a giant menu at It's Boba Time — all within a few blocks of each other on Convoy Street.
The best boba on Convoy depends on what you're after: Yun Tea House for atmosphere, Sweet Vibe for late-night dessert, Happy Lemon Convoy for waffles with your drink.
- Best for atmosphere: Yun Tea House
- Best for late-night dessert: Sweet Vibe
- Best for waffles with your drink: Happy Lemon Convoy
- Best for a grocery-run stop: Wushiland Boba
- Best for mochi mango and fruit drinks: 3CAT Handcrafted Beverage
- Best for puffles: Boba Bar and Desserts
- Best for a huge menu and a place to sit: It's Boba Time
How to choose
Convoy has more boba per block than anywhere in San Diego, which makes the choice harder, not easier. These seven each win at something specific: atmosphere, tea quality, late hours, food on the side, or just being fast.
For tea that tastes like tea, go 3CAT (organic milk, fresh fruit) or Wushiland (oolong-forward, generous boba; its 99 Ranch counter is closed for renovations, so try the Linda Vista Rd store for now). For somewhere to sit and linger, Yun Tea House. For dessert with your drink, Boba Bar's puffles or Happy Lemon's cheese bubble waffles. Late at night, Sweet Vibe and Happy Lemon keep going. In a hurry, It's Boba Time.
Before you go: tips for boba on Convoy
- Order ahead online at Yun Tea House and 3CAT — weekend lines and slow drink builds are the norm
- Most shops let you set sweetness; start at 50% if you're unsure
- Wushiland's 99 Ranch counter is closed for renovations (October 2026) — check before pairing it with a grocery run
- Happy Lemon and Sweet Vibe are your post-10pm options
Compare the picks side by side
| Spot | Best for | Known for | Heads-up | Open until | Parking | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yun Tea House | Atmosphere | Dark Phoenix, mango sticky rice, free samples | Non-dairy creamer only; lines — order ahead online | 10:45pm (11:45pm Fri–Sat) | Medium | Often |
| Sweet Vibe | Late-night dessert | Mango pomelo slush, Bearamisu, boxed cakes | Runs sweet — order less sugar | 11pm (midnight Fri–Sat) | Easy | - |
| Happy Lemon Convoy | Waffles with your drink | Bubble waffles, salted cheese teas | Waffles take about 5 minutes; weekend nights get slow | 11pm (midnight Fri–Sat) | Medium | Often |
| Wushiland Boba | A grocery-run stop | Roasted oolong milk tea, mini boba | Closed for renovations (Oct 2026); cards only | - | Medium | - |
| 3CAT Handcrafted Beverage | Mochi mango and fruit drinks | Mochi mango, avocado mango, fruit teas | Drinks take 15-30+ min — order ahead | 10pm | Brutal | Often |
| Boba Bar and Desserts | Puffles | Puffles with frozen custard; brown sugar marble milk | Puffles take 10-15 min; two reserved parking spots out front | 10:30pm (11pm Fri–Sat) | Medium | - |
| It's Boba Time | A huge menu and a place to sit | Pistachio frappe, Thai tea (about $6.25), popcorn chicken | Boba included; 20-30 min at peak | 10pm | Medium | - |
"Open until" is the usual closing time, from each shop's listed hours.
The 7 picks
Yun Tea House
The prettiest tea house on Convoy — cloud lights, a little river down the long table, and teas brewed to order so the tea comes through. Ask for samples before you choose, and order 25% sweet. Lines run out the door but move fast.
Sweet Vibe
The late-night dessert stop, open until 11pm (midnight Friday and Saturday) — real-fruit mango pomelo slush, taro paste drinks and a case of boxed cakes. The Bearamisu, a tiramisu with a bear on top, is the photo order.
Happy Lemon Convoy
Bubble waffles baked to order (dip them in the salted cheese), salted cheese teas and mango matcha smoothies, open until midnight on weekends. Lots of seating; order at the kiosk.
Wushiland Boba
Taiwanese chain's counter inside 99 Ranch (signed OO Tea) — strong roasted oolong milk tea, real-grapefruit green tea and a generous scoop of boba or mini boba. Closed for renovations as of October 2026 — the Linda Vista Rd Wushiland is the nearest alternative.
3CAT Handcrafted Beverage
The cult favorite for mochi mango and avocado-mango drinks, plus fruit and milk teas made with Straus organic milk. Drinks often take 15-30 minutes (longer on weekend nights), so order ahead online and ask for less sugar.
Boba Bar and Desserts
Boba plus puffles — hot bubble waffles stuffed with frozen custard (the purple Oreo is the favorite), big enough to split. Drinks are one size with adjustable sweetness, and it's open until 10:30pm.
It's Boba Time
The roomy, dependable all-rounder: a giant menu of milk teas, smoothies and frappes (pistachio frappe and Thai tea are favorites), boba included free, plus popcorn chicken and fries. Order ahead when the plaza's busy.
boba on Convoy: common questions
What's the best boba on Convoy?
Yun Tea House for atmosphere and freshly brewed tea, 3CAT for mochi mango and fresh-fruit drinks, and It's Boba Time for a giant menu, free boba and room to sit.
Which boba shops on Convoy are open late?
Yun Tea House takes orders until about 10:45pm (11:45pm Friday and Saturday), and Sweet Vibe and Happy Lemon until 11pm (midnight Friday and Saturday). Boba Bar goes to 10:30pm; most others close at 10pm.
How do I skip the boba line on Convoy?
Order ahead online at Yun Tea House and 3CAT — weekend lines and 15-to-30-minute drink builds are normal there. It's Boba Time also takes online pickup orders.
Where can I get boba with a dessert on Convoy?
Happy Lemon's fresh bubble waffles (the cheese one is the favorite), Boba Bar's puffles with frozen custard, and Sweet Vibe's boxed cakes, like the Taromisu and the bear-topped Bearamisu.
Can I get boba at 99 Ranch?
Yes — Wushiland has a takeout counter inside the 99 Ranch building (signed OO Tea), with oolong milk teas and mini boba. It's temporarily closed for renovations as of October 2026; Wushiland's store at 7608 Linda Vista Rd #120 is the nearest alternative.