Tapioca Express

It's a small but sweet spot in Mountain View, CA. If you're feeling hot or have sweet cravings or just boba craving you should stop here. Yes, it's no different than other boba places but this one has tables and chairs you can chill or work on homework or maybe do a little "work." It's not too loud. It's clean and they also serve food. I ordered the Taro with boba and it was delish! It was hot that day so it was the perfect drink after I had lunch. Beware though not too many spot for parking, may have to drive around if it's busier than normal.

The staff were very friendly and my customised boba drink was tasty and just right. The seating area is large and has free wifi. The furniture is a bit mismatched but you can tell they've put in effort to make it more appealing and comfortable. Their prices are very competitive. They also have a small food menu that I saw many people ordering food off of.

TapEx is the milk tea of my youth, back when milk tea first hit the Bay Area, long before it exploded into the ubiquitous Asian hangout/drink spot that it is today. That nostalgia probably why I am ok with milk tea at TapEx, even though it's not as good as, say, Tea Era, and I definitely enjoy the popcorn chicken more than I should. However, I would steer clear of the meal boxes here: the rice and the egg were dry, and the vegetables were lackluster.