Happy Lemon Convoy
San Diego's original Happy Lemon, tucked into a small center near Jasmine Seafood — salted cheese teas, fresh-squeezed lemon drinks, smoothies and bubble waffles baked to order, open until midnight on weekends. A roomy, remodeled shop that works as the after-dinner stop.
- Bubble waffles $7.65–8.40
- Parking: Medium: there's more parking behind the building, but it's hit or miss on weekend nights
- Details checked Oct 2026.
4633 Convoy St Ste 107, San Diego, CA 92111
Happy Lemon Convoy is an inexpensive boba spot on Convoy Street in San Diego's Kearny Mesa. Regulars order the Bubble waffle — original or cheese , with the salted cheese dip and the Mango matcha smoothie. Parking is medium.
Parking
Medium- Fills up: Fri, Sat, Sun 7–10pm · Easiest: weekdays 11am–1pm
Tiny front lot shared by half a dozen businesses — there's more parking behind the building, but it's hit or miss on weekend nights.
Park once, walk to
- Boba Bar and Desserts Boba · 1 min
- Dumpling Inn & Shanghai Saloon Chinese · 1 min
- Friend's House Korean Korean · 1 min
- Handoo Korean BBQ Korean BBQ · 1 min
- Jasmine Seafood Restaurant Dim Sum · 1 min
- Kura Revolving Sushi Bar Sushi · 1 min
Fill times estimated from Google's Popular Times for the spots in this lot. Walk times are estimates.
Good to know before you go
Cost & paying
- Plenty of seating and free wifi since the remodel — a popular study spot on weekday afternoons
- Scan the Happy Lemon app for points toward free drinks
Waits & timing
- Bubble waffles are made fresh, so expect about a 5-minute wait; the cheese one has real melted cheese — try half-and-half if you're unsure
- Weekend nights are the busiest; a few reviewers report 30-minute waits and wrong orders when they're short-staffed
At the table
- Order at the self-serve kiosk by the register
- 50% sweet still runs sweet — go lower if you don't like sugary drinks
- Fresh milk, oat and soy milk options
Happy Lemon Convoy vs other Convoy boba
| Spot | Order | Price | Latest close | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Lemon Convoy | Bubble waffle | $ | midnight | Medium |
| Yun Tea House | Dark Phoenix | $ | 11:45pm | Medium |
| Sweet Vibe | Mango pomelo slush | $$ | midnight | Easy |
| Wushiland Boba | Roasted oolong milk tea with mini boba | $ | — | Medium |
Happy Lemon Convoy: quick answers
What should I order at Happy Lemon Convoy?
Regulars order the Bubble waffle — original ($7.65) or cheese ($7.90), with the salted cheese dip, Mango matcha smoothie ($8.65), Strawberry black tea or jasmine green tea with salted cheese.
Is parking easy at Happy Lemon Convoy?
Parking is rated Medium for this lot at peak times. Tiny front lot shared by half a dozen businesses — there's more parking behind the building, but it's hit or miss on weekend nights.
What should I know before going to Happy Lemon Convoy?
Order at the self-serve kiosk by the register. Bubble waffles are made fresh, so expect about a 5-minute wait; the cheese one has real melted cheese — try half-and-half if you're unsure. 50% sweet still runs sweet — go lower if you don't like sugary drinks.
Happy Lemon Convoy hours
| Mon | 11am–11pm |
| Tue | 11am–11pm |
| Wed | 11am–11pm |
| Thu | 11am–11pm |
| Fri | 11am–midnight |
| Sat | 11am–midnight |
| Sun | 11am–11pm |
How to find it
Details checked October 2026. Wrong hours, closed, or changed? Report a problem