Best Boba Near Me: Why Quickly Benicia Is Solano County's Most Complete Boba Shop
Fresh tapioca pearls, Filipino-fusion comfort food, weekend silog plates, Ilocos empanadas, monthly pop-ups, and the BOBA & CARS event series. More than boba — a community hub.
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Key Takeaways
Quickly Benicia is independently owned by brothers Paul Andre de Vera and Lloyd de Vera, with a stated mission to put Benicia on the map for the best eats and community events.
Fresh, chewy tapioca pearls and full drink customization — sweetness, ice, toppings — are baseline standards, not selling points.
Weekend silog plates and limited Ilocos empanada drops give regulars a concrete reason to show up every Saturday and Sunday.
A rotating monthly pop-up calendar brings Hawaiian plate lunch, Filipino fusion, desserts, board games, and live music to the shop throughout the year.
BOBA & CARS is a bi-annual event series blending Solano County car culture with Filipino-American food traditions, with the next Championship Showdown set for March 8, 2026 and August 2026.
Quick Facts
Everything you need to know about Quickly Benicia at a glance.
Address
822 Southampton Rd, Benicia, CA 94510
Hours
Mon-Sat 11AM-7PM, Sun 9AM-7PM
Phone
(707) 361-5936Owners
Paul Andre de Vera & Lloyd de Vera
Known For
Boba, Filipino-Fusion Food, BOBA & CARS
Our Story
The Owners and the Vision Behind Quickly Benicia
Quickly Benicia is independently managed by brothers Paul Andre de Vera and Lloyd de Vera. Their background spans entrepreneurship, branding, and community-building. They brought that same energy into a local boba shop with big “third place” ambitions — somewhere you can show up with friends, bring the family, meet neighbors, and feel welcome.
The De Vera brothers run a community-first operation. You see it in the calendar of events, the collaborations with local chefs, artists, and vendors, and the way the team treats regulars like family. Their mission, in their own words: “Our goal is to put Benicia, CA, on the map for the best eats and community events.”
Benicia has heart. It has families, small businesses, creatives, and food lovers who care about local culture. The shop was designed to interrupt the routine loop — work, school, errands, repeat — with a place that gives people a real reason to gather. The De Vera brothers are proud to carry the Quickly brand’s bubble tea heritage while exercising the freedom to do things locally: bringing Filipino-American flavors into the boba lifestyle and creating space for community collaborations.
Independently Owned
By the De Vera Brothers
Searching “best boba near me” usually ends at the nearest chain: a formulaic menu, pre-made pearls, and nothing to come back for. Benicia had that problem for years. Then Quickly Benicia opened in Southampton Plaza and changed what the neighborhood expects from a boba shop.
Quickly Benicia sits at the intersection of Taiwanese bubble tea culture and Filipino comfort food, with weekend food drops, monthly pop-ups, and community events that feel less like promotions and more like neighborhood gatherings. New local ownership came in with a “fresh start, same great boba” mindset. The goal was not to reinvent boba. It was to raise the bar on quality, hospitality, and atmosphere, then add what Benicia did not already have: a consistent Filipino-fusion food program, weekly pop-ups, and signature events that bring different corners of the community together under one roof.
The result is a shop that operates as a cultural hub: part boba bar, part comfort-food spot, part creative stage. Whether you stop in for a classic milk tea, a silog plate, or BOBA & CARS, you are part of what makes the place work.
What We Serve
What Quickly Benicia Serves
The Full Boba Lineup
At its core, Quickly Benicia is a boba shop. The full lineup covers milk teas, fruit teas, and refreshers, with custom options so you can dial in sweetness level, ice amount, and toppings the way you like it. Fresh, chewy tapioca pearls are non-negotiable. Quality and consistency matter whether you are ordering your first boba ever or you are a seasoned regular with a standing order.
Filipino-Fusion Comfort Food
Quickly Benicia also runs a Filipino-fusion comfort food program that goes well beyond the usual boba shop snacks. Think garlic rice, eggs, sweet-and-savory proteins, crispy street-food style bites, and pop-up plates that feel like they came straight from a family party — except you do not have to wait for a holiday to get them.
The Pairing Philosophy
The shop is built around the idea of pairing drinks with food in ways that hit every texture and flavor note: a creamy milk tea with something salty and crispy; a fruit tea with a rich comfort-food plate; an iced drink with a warm, nostalgic bite. That mix of sweet, salty, chewy, and crunchy is the signature Quickly Benicia experience. It is the reason people order a drink and a plate, not just one or the other.
Weekend Favorites
Weekend Favorites Worth Planning Your Schedule Around
Some things at Quickly Benicia are available any time. Others are limited, timed, and intentionally scarce — because that is how community rituals get made. These are the weekend staples that have become local traditions.
Ilocos Empanadas
Every Saturday, Quickly Benicia releases Ilocos empanadas in three timed windows: 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM. Each window drops a limited batch of 50 empanadas with a cap of 2 per person, so everyone gets a shot. It is first come, first served. The pro move is arriving a few minutes before each window, not after. They go fast.
Sunday Empanada Windows
If Saturday does not work, Sunday offers two more chances: limited windows at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Same empanadas, same format — arrive early or miss out.
Filipino Breakfast Silogs
Silog plates combine garlic rice and egg with your choice of protein. Saturday hours run from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Sunday hours open earlier, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, or until supplies run out. Pairing a milk tea with a silog plate is warm, nostalgic, and the kind of combination that turns a one-time visit into a weekly ritual.
- Tocilog (sweet pork tocino)
- Bangsilog (bangus fish)
- Longsilog (sweet pork longanisa)
- BBQ Silog (chicken or pork BBQ sticks)
- Hot Dog Silog
Monthly Pop-Ups
Monthly Pop-Ups That Keep the Menu Rotating
One of the biggest reasons Quickly Benicia feels alive is the constant rotation of collaborations. The shop spotlights local talent and brings new flavors to the community through scheduled pop-ups. The best food scenes are built together, and the monthly calendar reflects that.
Every 1st Saturday
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Chef J Appleseed — Mochiko
Mochiko is a Hawaiian-style fried dish known for its crispy, slightly chewy texture and savory-sweet flavor — classic plate-lunch energy. Chef J Appleseed offers chicken, combo, and shrimp, all served with rice while supplies last. Available the first Saturday of every month.
Every 3rd Saturday
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Big Mike's Catering
Big Mike's brings bold Filipino fusion to the third Saturday of every month. The menu features crispy sisig fries and sisig tacos — the kind of food that turns a regular Saturday into a mini event. Available noon to 4:00 PM.
Every 4th Saturday
12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Sweet Thangs
The fourth Saturday is hosted by Osada3 and runs from noon to 7:00 PM. Sweet Thangs is an all-ages board game meet with sweet desserts and baked goods from local vendors, and music provided by open mic for youth performers. It is one of the more inventive recurring events in Solano County and a genuine reason to bring the whole family.
Open to New Collaborators
Quickly Benicia is always looking for the next collaboration. If you are a local artist, chef, baker, DJ, or community group with an idea, the De Vera brothers want to hear it. The shop was built to bring people together, and collaborations are one of the most direct ways to do that.
Inquire at quickly.benicia@gmail.comSignature Event
BOBA & CARS: Where Car Culture Meets Boba Culture
Quickly Benicia hosts BOBA & CARS, a bi-annual event series that blends Solano County’s automotive community with Filipino-American food culture. The format is interactive and family-friendly: cars on display, boba in hand, food on deck, and the community voting on the winner.
The BOBA & CARS Championship Showdown runs on March 8, 2026 and again in August 2026. The car show runs from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, followed by a lumpia eating contest from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Registration is capped at 20 vehicle spots — first come, first served with paid registration — and the community-voted Best of Show winner takes home a 20-inch trophy.
“We wanted to create an event that blends car culture, boba drinks, and Filipino traditions in a way that feels authentic to our community. BOBA & CARS represents what we stand for, bringing people together over shared passions.”— Lloyd de Vera
The Experience
The Vibe at Quickly Benicia
Regulars describe Quickly Benicia as more than a shop. It is bright and welcoming, energetic but family-friendly, and built for connection. You will see regulars chatting, kids excited about their drinks, first-timers getting recommendations, and a team behind the counter that genuinely cares.
Hospitality runs through everything. The shop wants you to feel comfortable asking questions, customizing your drink, and discovering new food. Whether you are stopping by for a quick pick-up or hanging out with friends for a few hours, the difference in service and atmosphere is noticeable. That is not an accident. It is the point.
What Guests Are Saying
Seven Reviewers, Seven Reasons to Come Back
Here is what the community has noticed, in their own words from Google reviews.
“3 F's! ... Family vibes, Friendly staff...”
— Google reviewer
“Excellent customer service... Definitely will be back.”
— Google reviewer
“Best boba in Benicia... fantastic service!”
— Google reviewer
“The tapioca pearls are always perfectly cooked... consistently delicious.”
— Google reviewer
“Love the tropical vibe and friendly service!”
— Google reviewer
“Finally, a great boba place in Benicia... refreshing and not too sweet.”
— Google reviewer
“My kids love this place... We come here every weekend.”
— Google reviewer
Find Us
How to Find Quickly Benicia
Quickly Benicia is at 822 Southampton Rd, Benicia, CA 94510, inside Southampton Plaza. The shop is easy to reach from I-780 and I-680, with parking in front of the store and throughout the shopping center lot.
Address
822 Southampton Rd, Benicia, CA 94510
Inside Southampton Plaza
Hours
Monday through Saturday: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Phone
(707) 361-5936Collaboration & Event Inquiries
quickly.benicia@gmail.comFAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The Best Boba Near You Is One Worth Coming Back To
Quickly Benicia was built to be more than a boba stop. The De Vera brothers set out to serve premium boba, honor Filipino flavors, and keep creating reasons for the community to gather — and the weekly schedule, monthly pop-ups, and bi-annual events are evidence that they meant it.
Whether it is your go-to milk tea order, your first silog plate, a Saturday empanada drop, or showing up for BOBA & CARS, every visit puts you in the middle of something Benicia is quietly becoming known for.
Come find us at 822 Southampton Rd, Benicia, CA 94510. Call ahead at (707) 361-5936 or follow along for event updates. And if you have an idea for a collaboration, reach out at quickly.benicia@gmail.com. Thank you for being part of the story.