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Odd One Out Tea Santa Monica

6.9
(61 reviews)
Odd One Out Tea Santa Monica

Odd One Out is a highly praised boba tea and gelato shop located on Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade. Customers consistently highlight the exceptional quality of their milk teas, unique and fresh gelato flavors, and high-quality natural ingredients. The store is noted for its friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful staff, creating a welcoming atmosphere perfect for relaxing or socializing. The ambiance is charming and cozy with available seating, making it an inviting spot for both locals and visitors.

Customization Options

🧊Ice Level
🍯Sweetness
🌿Natural Ingredients
🥛Alternative Milk

Most Popular Items

Champion Milk Tea
"I'm a HUGE fan of Odd One Out's champion boba tea, it's a bit expensive but I think it's the best quality milk tea I've had since moving to LA years ago."
Silk Boba
"Silk boba is a must. It's different than any boba I've ever had. It's like little drinkable gummy bears, but the sweetness is balanced."
Avocado Honey Gelato
"I tried the Avocado honey gelato. It was refreshing and smooth."

Additional Insights

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Environment

The shop is characterized as small, charming, cute, and cozy with a welcoming vibe. It has seating available and is located in a picturesque area by the beach.

Cleanliness

While cleanliness is not explicitly discussed, the overall positive atmosphere and comfort suggest a clean environment.

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Unique Elements

Unique elements include the house-made silk boba made with agar and tapioca starch, a wide variety of distinct gelato and sorbet flavors using fresh ingredients, and customizable sweetness and ice levels. The use of high-quality teas from Taiwan and sourcing coffee and teas from Colombia also stands out.

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Service

The staff are repeatedly described as very friendly, polite, helpful, and patient, often going out of their way to explain menu items and offer samples.

Store Information

Address
1260 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Hours
Monday 12-7PM
Tuesday 12-7PM
Delivery
Takeout
Dine-in

Highlights

Great tea selection