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Welcome to Bubble Republic

Located in San Gabriel, CA, Bubble Republic is a Taiwanese tea room and cafe that offers a wide range of amenities, from vegan options to gender-neutral restrooms. The ambiance is described as casual yet classy, making it a great spot for various occasions. Customers praise the food, especially the Taiwanese spaghetti and combo meals. The establishment is also lauded as a perfect study/work spot with ample seating and outlets. Despite some mixed reviews on service, Bubble Republic remains a hidden gem for dates or simply unwinding with a delicious drink. Overall, it's a charming bubble of culinary delights worth visiting.

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  • Bubble Republic
    800 W Las Tunas Dr Ste 100 San Gabriel, CA 91776
    800 W Las Tunas Dr Ste 100 San Gabriel, CA 91776 Hotline: (626) 417-8260

Welcome to Bubble Republic, a Taiwanese tea room and cafe located in San Gabriel, California. This Asian-owned establishment offers a wide range of amenities, from wheelchair accessibility to outdoor seating, making it a versatile and inclusive dining experience.

The diverse menu features vegan options, happy hour specials, and a unique blend of Taiwanese flavors. From the popular Taiwanese spaghetti to the combo meals with popcorn chicken, rice, and eggs, there's something for every palate. The bubble tea, like the ice cream black tea, is a sweet treat that's not overwhelmingly sugary.

Customers have praised the cozy cafe vibe, ample seating, and fast Wi-Fi, making it an ideal spot for studying or working. While some have noted occasional issues with staff communication, the overall quality of the food and ambiance shines through.

Whether you're looking for a casual hangout spot, a place to study, or a hidden gem for a date night, Bubble Republic offers a welcoming environment with delicious food and drinks. So why not grab a seat, order a refreshing drink, and immerse yourself in the bubble-filled world of Bubble Republic.

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Cassidy I.
Cassidy I.

The bubble tea was good! I ordered the ice cream black tea. It was sweet, definitely a treat, but not sickly sweet. The store was very cute, with tons of seating and cat decor! Unfortunately, staff were not the best and did not speak to us at all. Our drinks were out quickly, at least!

Charles C.
Charles C.

**Bubble Republic has offered to mediate re: my networking issues, so I'm leaving 5 stars for the time being. Thanks Michael. I'll update this review after my next visit. -- This used to be my favorite studying spot for the last few months. Many tables and chairs, access to outlets, QR code ordering, snack selection, fast and accessible wifi, Bubble Republic really had it all (the drinks are mid and the snacks are expensive but that's neither here nor there). However, all good things surely come to an end. The last time I visited, which was maybe last week, Bubble Republic seemed to have updated their network security, blocking many different websites. Spotify, Etsy, and my Dashlane login were all blocked. It's understandable that they want to add some security to their network, but this is insane. I come in to work on my Etsy store, so this is a dealbreaker for me. Also, blocking Spotify is just evil. If I'm wrong and Bubble Republic hasn't blocked certain websites, let me know and I'll revise my review. But if I'm right, everyone is better off finding another place to study.

Britney H.
Britney H.

The food here is great! I usually get the Taiwanese spaghetti! The service is good! The ambiance is definitely cafe vibe!

Kris H.
Kris H.

I love coming to Bubble Republic to study/do work. It's a really great spot with lots of tables. Perfect for groups ranging from 2-6! There's plenty of outlets too if you plan to stay awhile. Whenever I come by, I plan to stay for a couple hours so I usually get their combo meal of popcorn chicken, rice, and eggs. The meal comes with a drink for an additional ~$1.80, which I think is worth it. There's QR codes on the table for you to order from or you could go up to the front kisok. The food is simple but delicious! The portion of the popcorn chicken bowl is good for the price. Staff have always been super nice and helpful!

Patrick N.
Patrick N.

Not sure if I should be sharing this, but this place is a hidden gem for a date spot. I hope I'm not friends with anyone I take here on a date. They have their own parking lot behind the store. If it's full, there's street parking all around. Even with a full parking, I have never had a problem finding seating indoors and they even have outdoor seating. They have tea drinks as well as non-caffeinated drinks like smoothies/fresh milk. I usually get a non-caffeinated drink as I can't have caffeine after 3pm else I'll stay up the whole night. The strawberry fresh milk with boba was delicious! The server was really friendly and patient. We found a seat right away, and the atmosphere was perfect for talking and getting to know someone!

Celine C.
Celine C.

I finally came to try this place with a friend and it did not disappoint! I know this place has been open for a couple years now and I have passed by it numerous times but never got to trying it until today. Upon walking in, it is very quiet and full of people enjoying drinks and food and just on their laptops working/studying. I would definitely come back just to work in a quiet environment and eat. I did also come on a Wednesday afternoon so maybe it isn't as quiet on weekends? We ordered the popcorn chicken meal and it's an extra $1.65 to add a black or green tea to your order. The popcorn chicken meal comes with rice, veggies, and a fried egg. This is my first time having popcorn chicken with a fried egg and it was a satisfying meal. The chicken wasn't too salty and the batter to chicken ratio was perfect. They also give a lot of chicken with the meal! If you plan on working or studying here, I believe it is required for each person to have a drink. There was a sticker on each table stating 1 drink minimum per person. Will definitely come back in the near future to study.

Tiffany T.
Tiffany T.

Was a really nice place to study at, music does get a little loud though and is maybe out of most peoples' tastes. However it's large and has food and drinks. Popcorn chicken rice and strawberry green tea were both great, I didn't expect it to be brought out to me which I really appreciated! Note that parking gets pretty tight because a lot of the signs say they're limited to a certain business or you will get towed. The cashier told me that you can park wherever as long as you stay within that plaza and you'll be fine.

Alejandro F.
Alejandro F.

Imagine not just a country, but a WHOLE Republic made of bubbles. How do they structure their government? When their housing market increases rapidly and unsustainably over a long period of time, but then crashes, do they also call it a "housing market bubble that has just burst"? And more importantly... HOW do they RISE TO THE TOP in that society?!?! (No pun intended) All of that aside. This shop is so neat, clean, tidy and has such a nice ambiance for just going in, ordering something and staying studying for a bit with friends or by oneself. I particularly liked their brick toast the most. Make sure to get it with sweetened condensed milk. There's also designated parking spots in the front with signs specific to this business and there's even plenty of free parking that can be used to come here too. Attention was top notch too!