Boba Religion Brings Victorian Whimsy & Organic Flavors To San Diego's Kearny Mesa

Boba Religion, a Victorian Alice in Wonderland-themed coffee and boba tea shop, is celebrating its grand opening in San Diego’s Kearny Mesa neighborhood.

This Asian women-owned business, a heart-and-soul project, aims to deliver high-quality, delicious drinks and a healing space for all. The cafe’s unique Victorian-inspired decor, entirely handcrafted by the owners with help from family and friends, features DIY elements from floor to ceiling, creating a whimsical escape in the boba world. 

The menu emphasizes organic ingredients, including ceremonial-grade Japanese matcha, fresh tropical fruits, organic raw honey from Vietnam’s mountains, and carefully selected aromatic teas. Coffee is brewed using the traditional Vietnamese phin method, while new Asian fusion offerings like fresh spring rolls and pandan mochi waffles highlight the owners’ Vietnamese heritage. The grand opening weekend, from March 21 to March 23, features daily promotions, including an automatic raffle for the first 100 customers on Friday, a photo booth on Saturday, and a buy-one-get-one 50% off drink special on Sunday.
The drink lineup showcases signature creations like the Snow Goddess, a jasmine milk tea with natural honey and water chestnut popping boba, the Forbidden Fruit Tea with strawberry and mango mini chunks, and the Crazy Matcha, a matcha blend with crème brûlée. Vietnamese coffee options include Bacsiu, a white coffee, and Blessamee, a black sesame coffee. Toppings range from classic boba to coconut jelly, grass jelly, matcha jelly, and organic honey, with milk alternatives like oat and almond available for customization.
With its enchanting ambiance, dedication to high-quality ingredients, and innovative menu, Boba Religion is poised to become a go-to destination for boba and coffee enthusiasts in San Diego. The grand opening weekend presents the perfect opportunity for visitors to experience the shop’s unique offerings and step into a world of Victorian charm and handcrafted delights.

Boba Religion is located at 9340 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, Suite A, within Hazard Village shopping plaza in San Diego's Kearny Mesa neighborhood. For more information, visit bobareligion.com.

Originally published on March 20, 2025.