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Where should I get boba in SGV?

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Locals' current top pick for boba & milk tea in SGV is Factory Tea Bar in San Gabriel, followed by Half and Half Good Old Time in San Gabriel and TAWA Gateway in San Gabriel. Best is relative, so filter by price and vibe below, and vote for the pick you'd stand behind.

#1Factory Tea BarSan Gabriel · Boba · $★ 4.3

"Boba spot in San Gabriel. Boba."

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#2Half and Half Good Old TimeSan Gabriel · Taiwanese · $$★ 4.4

"Half and Half Good Old Time in San Gabriel feels like an old-school Taiwanese diner, quick, simple, and tasty."

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#3TAWA GatewaySan Gabriel · Dining Plaza · $$★ 4.3

"TAWA Gateway is the big plaza at Valley Blvd and Del Mar in San Gabriel, the former Focus Plaza and San Gabriel Square, anchored by the 99 Ranch Market that has been there since 19…"

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#4Ipoh KopitiamAlhambra · Malaysian · $$★ 4.4

"Ipoh Kopitiam in Alhambra is a Michelin-recognized Malaysian spot known for dishes like Hainanese chicken rice and creamy curry noodles."

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#5Delicious Food CornerRosemead · Chinese · $$★ 4.3

"Delicious Food Corner feels like a classic Hong Kong café. There are several locations around SGV including Monterey Park and San Gabriel."

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#6President Square Food CourtArcadia · Food Court · $★ 4.0

"A compact Arcadia food court where seven or so stalls cover a lot of ground: hand-cooked noodle soups, a Taiwanese-style combo deli, Korean tofu, ramen, sushi, pastries, and boba."

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