UPLIFTING ASIAN AMERICAN FOOD, BEVERAGE, COMMUNITY
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BOPOMOFO CAFE draws its name from the phonetic Traditional Chinese Alphabets. ㄅ, ㄆ, ㄇ, and ㄈ [bo, po, mo, and fo] are the “ABCs” of the Mandarin Chinese alphabet symbolizing nostalgia and strength as the building blocks of Mandarin language mastery. Co-founders Eric and Philip, both "American Born Chinese" (ABC), chose the name to reflect their heritage and shared pride in their culture.
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Growing up with the third wave of bubble tea—marked by powdered creamers and artificial syrups—we set out to offer something different: a refined, elevated experience. From the very beginning, we've been committed to inclusivity, offering lactose-free whole milk or oat milk substitutions at no extra cost. Our teas are brewed fresh daily, our juices are real, and we prioritize natural, fresh ingredients that taste as good as they feel.
Driven by a love of culinary innovation, we proudly share dishes inspired by our heritage and the fusion of our upbringing. BOPOMOFO CAFE is a place where boba and burgers coexist in perfect, delectable harmony.
Learn more about our Commitments to Excellence.
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It's that simple: we serve only real fruit, freshly pressed juices, and a curated selection of premium teas sourced directly from Taiwanese tea farmers. Learn more about our teas here.
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Staying true to tradition while doing things differently, we sweeten every beverage with handcrafted in-house syrups, including simple syrup, brown sugar syrup, and honey syrup—never artificial.
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Since day one, no powdered creamers—only real milk, and always at no extra cost. We proudly serve Clover lactose-free whole milk and Califia oat milk, embracing inclusivity and community. So go ahead, skip the Lactaid pill, and order your drink your way with your choice of milk—on us.
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Check out our YouTube web series with Netflix, “Spill the Boba Tea” where we highlight Asian talent in Hollywood while making a drink that’s based on each guest’s life and career!
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For immediate assistance, if you have a question regarding an online order, please directly message the number that was texted to you for order confirmation.
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We want to make sure you love your Bopomofo drink! Order with confidence knowing that you can make adjustments on the sweetness after you’ve tasted it, and we’ll even make you a new drink* if you really aren’t feeling it! Take a sip and don’t feel bad at all if you wanna bring it back. Really. We’d rather know and make changes than you feel disappointed! (Every so often we see reviews from people who didn’t like their drink and we just wish they would’ve told us!) This is our commitment to guest service and to ensure a positive Bopomofo experience. See you soon! (*Exclusions may apply. Limitations may apply)
