This Boba Guys is a small, rustic store located in The CAMP, so be warned: parking is a mess. Theres valet, but I know people don't usually like dropping an addition $6. Ordering is straight forward, it's just a self-serve kiosk. I know there's a counter up front, but this place is more of a quick grab and go kind of spot. Any time I've interacted with the employees to grab my drink, they're friendly and courteous without fail. I'm a fan of their Strawberry Jasmine Fruit Fresca with chia seeds and the Strawberry Fields drinks. I haven't tried their other toppings, but you can't go wrong with boba. I know Boba Guys helped put Strawberry Matcha on the map stateside so maybe I'll give that a try for my next visit. read more

Boba Guys - Strawberry Fields - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Drinks are beautiful Instagram worthy Flavors did not really make it Unique locale where you feel you are out on a trail read more

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Stopped by Boba Guys in Costa Mesa recently to see what the hype was about. I'll start with what was good: the shop itself is incredibly cute. The aesthetic is clean, modern, and very photogenic. The ambiance is nice if you're grabbing a drink to go, but fair warning: there is no immediate seating. It's strictly a grab-n-go setup, but there's some random benches and tables nearby, since it's located in The Camp. The service was genuinely friendly. The staff was patient and helpful while I tried to decide, which I always appreciate. Now, onto the drinks. I ordered a matcha banana milk and a hojicha banana milk. The matcha was good. Smooth, earthy, and well-balanced. Definitely a highlight. Unfortunately, the hojicha was not. It lacked that deep, roasted flavor I love and just fell flat when mixed with the banana milk. I also made the mistake of trying the mochi topping. I was expecting soft, chewy pieces of mochi, but what I got was... weirdly chalky and liquid-like? The texture was completely off and honestly pretty gross. Do not recommend it. Lastly, the prices are steep. Even for a specialty boba shop, it felt overpriced for what you get. If you're a matcha fan, it might be worth a try, but pass on the hojicha and definitely skip the mochi. read more

This is a cute little Boba place inside the shopping center called The Camp. The vibes are excellent. I had the black sugar Hojicha with Boba. It was the perfect blend of bitter and sweet. Sweetness did not overpower the hojicha. The Boba serving was generous. There are plenty of places to sit. read more

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You'll find Boba Guys at the Camp in Costa Mesa, basically an adult playground full of cool spots. Boba Guys may be the coolest if their anteater logo has any say in it. I was shocked at how good their drinks were. The pretty pink strawberry jasmine may be my new favorite thing. It had just the right blend of strawberries and Jasmine Green Tea for a not-too-sugary but incredibly flavorful caffeine-fueled tea. I was going to order the Shaken Cold Brew but it's actually no longer on the menu (website needs updating) so had their new Asian Iced Americano instead. I was jolted by the deliciousness of this coffee - stunningly delicious. Legit astonishingly delightful drinks that I will undoubtedly be back for again soon. read more

Boba Guys - Cold Brew - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This Boba Guys is my preferred store and located in The Camp. Parking here is not very convenient but to me, it's better than their Long Beach store (at 2nd & PCH). We like their Strawberry Matcha (w/ boba of course). Customer service is always friendly. Kai was very helpful and super nice. read more

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Finally checked out Boba Guys. I ordered the strawberry matcha latte with almond milk. It's perfectly creamy, though I'd say the sweetness is on the higher side for me, with the matcha flavor being more subtle/mild. The staff was friendly and the service was quick. This will absolutely be my go-to spot when I'm craving a strawberry matcha in the area. read more

Boba Guys - Strawberry Matcha Latte w/Almond Milk - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Love Boba Guys. This location is at the camp in Costa Mesa. A little bit harder to get to on the weekends when the parking lot is packed. Self ordering kiosk. You get a text when your order is ready. They carry my favorite Foodologie ube brownies and cookies! Must have. My favorite is the strawberry matcha latte and the lychee oolong tea. The Korean banana milk and Hong Kong milk tea are also good. Drinks are out pretty quickly. They're made well. read more

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Boba Guys: 8/10 Aesthetic & Ambiance: 8/10 - Cute spot tucked on the corner in The Camp. Nice open seating, for just a couple of tables. Not too many people there staying to hang around lunch, but just a another grab-and-go like myself. Service: 8.5/10 - Service was quick only took a few mins to get everything and go, also the individual taking the order was helpful in guiding flavors and patient with the changing drinks. Strawberry Matcha Latte: 8/10 - I can see why a lot of people like this one, it was delicious with a nice sweet but earthy taste. Dirty Banana Milk: 8/10 - This one was delicious. A bit more banana forward than I anticipated, but it was great, and the "dirty" gave it a nice balance. read more

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Tried this spot on a Saturday afternoon for a quick pick me up drink. Ordered Black Sugar Hojicha Latte and Terranga Matcha Cloud and they're both pretty good but I liked the Hojicha better. Their boba is what amazed me. You can tell they use good quality of Boba in their drinks. The drinks came out fast as well and I liked how chic the interior of their shop looked. read more

Boba Guys - Black Sugar Hojicha Latte and Terranga Matcha Cloud - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Boba Guys in Costa Mesa is such a fun stop for high-quality bubble tea and cozy vibes. Located at The CAMP, it has a trendy atmosphere, easy ordering, and great outdoor seating. I tried their Matcha Latte, made with premium-grade matcha from Tea People layered over milk and sweetener and it was SO good. Perfect balance and just the right caffeine boost. read more

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HANDS DOWN, my fav boba joint in OC!!! I fell in love with Boba Guys when I first tried it in SF, so when I heard that they were finally expanding down to SoCal, my foodie heart legit jumped for joy..I almost cried happy tears. My SF besties got me hooked on the strawberry fruit fresca with almond jelly. I love both strawberries & jasmine green tea, so this was a perfect marriage combo. Add in the almond jelly and I'm in foodie heaven. The drink is not sweet at all, so no sugar level adjustment needed. I do request for light ice, so that I can get more tea for my buck. You can truly taste the fresh strawberry puree that they use and the good quality of tea. Their boba is perfectly soft and chewy. Ugh, now I'm legit craving one, as I'm writing this review. Definitely always my go-to refreshing drink when I'm in the Costa Mesa area. Even my hubs loves this drink here and he's not a huge boba drinker..so it says a lot when he asks if I wanna stop by Boba Guys. The store is located in The CAMP. Parking can be a bit crowded during peak lunch/dinner times, so beware & plan accordingly. The boba store is located it a quant corner of The CAMP and it's lobby/sitting area is decorated with cute Instagramable hanging egg chairs and out-doorsy decor & trademark anteater logo. GO TRY THIS PLACE, if you haven't already!!! read more

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I lived in the Bay Area for 7 years, yet never visited Boba Guys in the Mission due to the constant line out the door. I guess they've since expanded a lot through California because when I visited this Boba Guys location, I was greeted without a single other patron in the store. This one seems to be a more casual store, with only kiosk ordering and a couple of tables in an open air setting. Tie Guan Yin Oolong, 24 Oz Iced, Half + Half, House Syrup, 50% Sweet, Less Ice w/ Boba ($7.30) - Starting with the tea - the TGY is nicely fragrant, not the strongest of tea flavors, but better than a lot of boba shops. The sweetness isn't harsh at all and instead blends with the half and half and tea to create a very nice sip. It's just a well balanced drink without any particular weak spots. The boba is excellent in terms of flavor, clearly soaked in syrup for an extraordinary amount of time, making the exterior soft and velvety and giving great sweetness and flavor. Unfortunately the texture is a bit lacking. The pearls are too firm with rough interiors that exhibit a bit of a bite. The bounce is less than ideal due to the firmness. Milk Tea Rating: 4.5/5 Boba Rating: 4/5 Hmm... I can't say that this is exactly the transcendent experience that all my friends, who were more patient than me, boasted about back when the first Boba Guys opened up. As it stands, this shop does serve good drinks, but with all the competition around nowadays, is it still the best? read more

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I feel like Boba Guys as a brand has been on a sliding slope down since its heyday as one of the original more premium boba options, and admittedly now that everything is premium these days, they've sort of lost the differentiating factor. To be fair, their prices were always a lot, but compared to everything else, they're amusingly right in the middle now. They've always been known for their unique flavors and great tasting boba, but I found none of that in my most recent visit, where the drink tasted watery and the boba was fine but nothing special. I'll give their classics like the strawberry, banana, and horchata a try before calling it quits, but the Hong Kong milk tea, which was special to get outside of a cha chaan teng, was a real disappointment. TIP: Go somewhere else for boba and not deal with the parking situation at The Camp. read more

Boba Guys - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The jasmine green tea with orange tasted artificial but the boba pearl was good. The hojicha was a 4/5. i would come back just to walk around the camp. there's so much food shops around that makes it enjoyable. read more

Boba Guys - Jasmine Green - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I used to love Boba Guys in the Bay Area but this location is a little disappointing. There's kind of a sad vibe, no music, one employee, a couple of tables and an electronic pad from which you can place your order. I had to try the hojicha banana latte because I love both hojicha and banana. I wish you can adjust the sweetness level but the drink wasn't super sweet (still would have preferred it less sweet though). Hojicha was a little grainy. Banana flavor came through. I tried the chewable mochi and it was not good. There was nothing "chewy" about it was basically liquid mochi and very unsatisfying. Kind of ruined the drink if I'm being honest. I thought it would be similar to 3Cat's mochi, which I like, and it was nothing like that. So yea, avoid the chewable mochi. Apart from the mochi, the hojicha banana was really just average and I wont be pining for it again. read more

I love the strawberry fresca tea with double boba! One boba portion isn't as much it'll be gone so quickly so I like to double it up on my portion. Service is okay you just order on an ipad. Ambiance is nice with a small seating area. What I don't like is that their cups are so flimsy my cup top ended up opening and spilling in my car. The cups needs to be more stronger read more

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Cool favors! Great taste. Located in a neat little mall in Costa Mesa. Parking is a bit rough but I found a spot after a few minutes. The first thing that caught my eye was the different flavors. Plenty of interest unique flavors on the menu. I ordered the banana tea and a strawberry matcha with sticky rice. Both drinks were great. The banana milk was rich and flavorful. The boba was soft and chewy. The strawberry sweetness mixed with the matcha and the texture of the sticky rice hit the spot for me. Overall I loved the flavors and quality of the drink. Like many boba places the drinks are completely customizable. Control the ice, control the sweetness and pick your add ins. Overall, loved the flavors and the taste. read more

I find myself coming back for the strawberry drink every time! the boba is always nice and warm. I ordered on the kiosk and my drink came out in 5 mins. I think parking is the hardest part but I got super lucky this day so everything was good! read more

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I first tried Boba Guys when living in DTLA, and I thought it was solid. Living in OC now, I have had to find new boba spots in my area. Boba Guys is located at The Camp, and the parking situation is not recommended on the Bristol side, and they have a larger lot in the back. This location is essentially an open-space spot that matches the vibes and aesthetics as the rest of the mall. You can order on their kiosk or in-person, though kiosk is better due to how busy they can get preparing drinks. I typically get their Classic Black Milk Tea with boba. Their boba is usually great, though their milk tea can be too milky or too sweet. Staff here is very friendly. It is on the pricier side though, at almost $7-8/cup. Of the boba places I have tried in Costa Mesa, this is one of the better ones though I have seen a lot of inconsistencies. read more

Yup, still good. No complaints. Only thing is, their lids open like a coffee cup so it has a tendency to spill if you're not careful. read more

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I ordered Korean Banana Milk with extra boba and hojicha banana milk. For me, the banana milk was so good, the boba was very chewy, staff was extremely friendly when I asked for more ice. My sister said the hojicha flavor was strong for hers and she loved it a lot read more

Boba Guys - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Boba guys is usually mid-good range but the Korean banana milk...... to die for. So good. Also boba is pretty good. I tried the mochi too and it was interesting but not bad. The horchata is good too read more

Boba Guys - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I'm not usually the biggest boba fan but this place was awesome. I ordered the dirty Horchata, as a coffee lover it was very good. My boyfriend doesn't like coffee as much so he got the Thai tea which he also loved. Service was very very fast. Not much seating but the whole area is very cute. read more

Boba Guys - Thai Tea with boba and Dirty Horchata with boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Best chain boba shop! Food: Our drinks were refreshing! Highly recommend chia seeds as a topping! Service: Ordered through screen, but workers were fast! Ambiance: Beauitful area to walk around and sit outside. No seating inside. read more

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How has it taken me this long to try Boba Guys?! Allegedly this is Simu Liu's favorite boba chain, so naturally I had to give it a shot. I don't care for jasmine tea so I wasn't going to order his favorite drink. This location is at The Camp, a cute cozy little center with a few nice shops and restaurants. Boba Guys is right at the front and easy to find. There are a couple tables to sit at and the little covered patio has a warm cozy vibe with some plants and natural wood decor. After a look online, I saw they make their own *banana milk*!! This felt like something I need to try. I ended up ordering a Korean banana milk with a shot of hojicha. They used to have a seasonal hojicha banana milk drink so this was how they make it off menu apparently. The cashier was super nice helping me put this together! My husband ordered the red bean milk tea. I can't remember the name of it, but it was amazing! We loved both of our drinks. I got boba in mine and his had sweet red bean in the cup. Banana milk with hojicha: creamy, fresh banana flavor, and a delicious roasty flavor from the tea! This was so good and refreshing. The boba was perfect and chewy. Red bean milk tea: not too sweet but it had a Nutty flavor from the red bean. It sounds unusual but we both really liked this! Honestly I have been u impressed recently with a few boba drinks I have tried at other places, and this was exactly what I needed to pull myself back up! I need to explore other menu items but it would be hard not to order the same thing again because they were just that good! read more

Boba Guys - Cute sign! This location has such cool earthy vibes. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Super solid Boba spot and I didn't even realize they had come to Orange County! The milk tea was pretty sweet, but you can always adjust it and the boba was a nice texture. I love how it's in an outdoor mall so you can walk around and find lots of cute places to sit and enjoy your drink. read more

Boba Guys - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

It was delicious! Kinda chilly because it's open outdoors, bring a sweater. Service is fast! read more

Boba Guys - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Good place, the guy who help me was very nice all the time, I like this place bc is fast the location is very convenient right at the entrance corner of the shopping center, their matcha is really great, Today I want it to try something different and ask for a combination with chocolate, mmmm no my favorite sorry to say but other people may enjoy it. read more

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Their housemade pandan caramel matcha latte used to be my favorite drink, but they no longer make their caramel, they now use Torani caramel. And it tastes really bad like chemicals :( Their strawberry matcha is still good, though. read more

I tried the Strawberry Matcha Latte and it was amazing! I loved that they offer different milk options, such a nice touch. The strawberry purée was super yummy and added the perfect sweetness. The ambiance was aesthetic and really enjoyable. The service was very fast, which I love. read more

Boba Guys - Strawberry Matcha Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The shop was really aesthetic. It was somewhat outdoor like a patio but it was a really hot day which made it really hard to breathe. There was no one at the front register but they did leave a note on the kiosk to ring the bell in the ask you needed help or had questions. We got our beverages within 5 minutes of ordering. I ordered the seasonal drink by Niki (who is my favorite artist so could be biased) and it was really good as my first drink from Boba Guys! The first sip tasted like juice with tea but as you kept drinking there was the tanginess from the calamansi which tasted really good and wasn't too sour for me. read more

An amaze beans addition to The Camp! Boba Guys needs no introduction. Their stunningly prepared drinks are sipped, savored, and enjoyed by boba-fanatics one and all up and down the California coast. My personal favorite is their Strawberry Matcha Latte (with boba if I'm feeling a lil extra). The layers are so so beautiful, but be sure to mix well before you enjoy! Will note that this particular drink does run on the sweeter side. I usually opt for half sweet. This specific location isn't a full on shop. It's more of a take-out counter with a little deck to chill on while you wait. read more

Boba Guys - Strawberry Matcha Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Matcha was nice and sweet, honestly one of my favorites ive tried so far. Came at night and ordered at the kiosk but the staff were stilm friendly offering help and or anything additions once i got my drink. read more

Boba Guys - Strawberry Matcha Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I've always seen this spot so we decided to try it. Drinks were made pretty fast. But also wayyyy too sweet and I'm a sweets person too. Also had the strawberry matcha, asked for less sweet and it literally tastes like just sugar water. After drinking a few more sips, honestly tastes like just syrup and milk. Couldn't finish either of our drinks. Will not be returning. read more

Boba Guys - Ube Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Stopped by Boba Guys on Tuesday around 7:30 PM. It's located inside of The Camp. Parking was a bit tricky, but there was a steady flow of people coming and going so if you follow someone leaving, you should be fine! I've tried Boba Guys in Northern California before and liked it with the mochi add on, so I was happy to see they have locations here too. This spot is all outdoor seating, so if it's a chilly night, definitely bundle up. I went for the ube latte since I wanted a caffeine-free option. It was okay, not bad, but not something I'd get again. But i'm I glad I gave it a shot. Ordering is super easy with a button to call someone over or a self-serve iPad. Service was fast and friendly! Would definitely come back to try something else. Also side note but I noticed a lot of couples at The Camp so it seems like a good date night area. read more

Boba Guys - Ube Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

It's not the best boba in the area. The location is convenient and nice for sure, but the boba texture was off and as well as their use flavor. Maybe their other drinks are better but I don't think I'll find out. read more

Not my favorite Boba Guys location but still appreciate this spot. This location is a grab and go type of spot. It is small and it has very few chairs. You can order at the register or at the kiosk. Staff is always nice and drinks come out in a reasonable time. I am a huge matcha fan and Boba Guys makes the best strawberry matcha. They by default use organic milk but offer other milk alternatives as well. Their ingredients are just better and healthier and I love that. For their matcha they use premium grade matcha with honey. They have a wide variety of caffeinated to non-caffeinated drinks. And their boba balls are actually really good and cooked just right. They make them fresh every morning. Parking can be kind of awful since it is located at The Camp. They have quick pickup parking nearby but I always find that to be full as well. read more

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The tie guan yin had some tea flavor, but I feel like it wasn't steeped for long enough to truly get all the tea flavor. It felt pretty weak. I got no sweetness so that I could taste the tea, and it was too mild. Wish the tea was stronger. read more

I was excited to try the Korean Banana Milk ($5.90 - 16 oz), but it unfortunately doesn't taste like Binggrae. Their housemade banana jam made the drink too thick, probably due to the fruit pulp and oat milk. I thought it tasted unpleasant, but my friends enjoyed it so I gave it to them. At least the boba was chewy. This outdoor patio location at the CAMP had limited seating, but great vibes. I've also tried the Strawberry Matcha Latte at another location and found it too sweet. Maybe I should stick to the classic flavors. read more

Boba Guys - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California