A long overdue review for my favorite tea spot in West LA. Roses: - The tea is always so good and refreshing - My go-to order: passion fruit black tea with boba, regular sweet and regular ice (it's perfect every time) - They have a stamp card which is perfect if you're a frequent visitor - I usually run into the same two people working here and they are always kind to me and make me tea so quickly - I bring my visiting friends and family here - Good location, I can grab my tea and walk around the nearby shops Thorns: - Parking can be a tricky, but during the daytime you can usually find a spot in the lot if you're patient - Not much indoor seating, but I prefer to take my tea and walk around anyways. I have yet to try any of their food, but looking forward to it! read more

Volcano Tea House - Passion Fruit black tea with boba - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Volcano is in a little shopping center. I ordered the slushy with boba and my wife ordered the coffee drink with boba. The positive is the shop was clean and the boba was soft, not hard like some. The problem was both tasted so artificial. The coffee one to me tasted so bland milk and water downed coffee. read more

Volcano Tea House - Menu 5-1-26 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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While I got food from a nearby joint, I wanted a sweet dessert to wash it all down. I ordered the Hazelnut Milk Tea with Boba from here that had a black tea base and was sweetened with hazelnut flavored syrup. It hit the spot and was so delicious! There are so many great restaurants in this village and I am glad I chose this to complement the dinner I previously ordered. The boba texture was good and the taste of the tea was just right. It was refreshing and certainly satisfied my sweet tooth. I would have gotten it in a larger size if I knew how good it was. I definitely recommend this place! read more

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Honestly as someone who works in the food industry Volcano Tea House has the best customer service I've ever seen. My ratings Ambiance 8/10 Poster on the wall 11/10 Boba itself is pretty good 7.5/10 Workers 10/10 read more

Volcano Tea House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Been coming here well over a decade. I found out about this place when I worked in the west side and my coworkers went to UCLA for college. We would come after work for a nice little break and order boba. Fast forward to 2025, I bring my daughter here and ordered her a strawberry slushy and she loved it! Flavors are always good and boba is made just right. Service is always quick and lines move fast. read more

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This is almost an institution on Sawtelle, they are the longest running establishment that I know spanning over 25+ years of serving boba! I've been coming here that long and there is a reason why they are still here! They serve honest to goodness boba and to me the pearl tapioca are cooked perfectly. I love the simplicity of what they serve my favorite is the Honey Black tea. Their menu has grown through the years but the consistency of their milk tea has remained as good as it was 25 years ago. read more

Volcano Tea House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Oof today I got the brown sugar latte and it was no bueno the brown sugar had a weird aftertaste similar to the fact of tasting like a honey after taste. Also I must've accidentally said brown sugar latte and not brown sugar milk TEA because all I got was whole milk + brown sugar + bobs balls and NO TEA taste ... so so sad. I would not order again. This one comes in one size (large) and comes with boba for $6.50. The boba balls this time did its job. Soft chewy like yummy mochi however their boba does have a tendency to stick together and get stuck in the straw causing you to futilely suck or spontaneously get a five thick boba projectiles slam into the back of your throat. I would order here if you want a cheap option. I would get a milk black tea or a regular tea aka no milk. Add toppings like boba and grass jelly or just boba. Ambiance = casual, low key tea shop. Size = awesome! Very generous large read more

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This is a mom n pop cute cafe that offers a lot of boba options and a few food items. The classic milk tea with boba was on the sweeter side and not quite as strong as I would have preferred. There workers are kind, and there's a seating area while you wait for your drink inside read more

Volcano Tea House - Classic milk tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My bf and I enjoy coming here once in a while. It's not the highest quality of tea but still delicious and you can't beat that great price point. I love getting the brown sugar boba tea and the fried chicken. Always gotta have that Taiwanese fried chicken with tea. read more

I ordered the iced rose milk tea with boba, 25% sweet. Delicious. Many other options for drink choices, add on options, and level of sweetness The boba texture was perfect. You order, pay, and pick up your drink at the counter. The customer ahead of me left so I was the only one in line. It felt like my drink was ready in less than a minute. Not much ambience. No tables to sit down and enjoy your drink, just a bench near the door. This place is set up more as an order and take out. read more

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If you want a Boba drink, and you're on Sawtell Avenue, over in West LA, Volcano is your place to go. Yes, yes, they have other drinks that don't involve Boba, but from my experience, the majority of people that come here want one of their Boba drinks. They also have various varieties of Boba, and other ingredients to put in the bottom of your drink, which is another factor that makes this place very interesting. What Volcano offers is a nice selection of great tasting drinks. They have various varieties of drinks whether it be coffee-based, milk-based, or fruit-based that you can either drink straight or add your Boba to. The way this business works is that you decide what you want, walk up to the counter, tell the person handling the counter your choice and they make it for you on the spot. Though this is a great process, and the staff really try to get your drink exactly right, this is also where some of the criticisms about this business arise. Due to the fact that some of the people that walk up to the counter really don't know what they want, and need to have some instructions from the staff, this can really slow the line down. This problem is sometimes exacerbated due to the fact that this is a popular business. So, when you get here, if a lot of people are in front of you, or there are a lot of people waiting for their drinks, you may have to wait a while. That's just the fact of this business, it's definitely not a criticism. Overall, if you want that really fun and unique drink, that involves Boba or not, this is your place to go. read more

Volcano Tea House - Interior. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Parking is a pain. But that's just how it is in Sawtelle. If you can score parking in the lot it's in, you're good. Don't park on the street, just way risky with parking enforcement I was about to until I saw the other 2 cars by me with parking tickets. A passing resident told us that the sign is ambiguous but actually means it's by permit only on the weekend. That said, boba here is good. The clerk was helpful and reminded me about the fact I can select sweetness level. I ordered mine half sweet and it was perfect. Recommend this place for sure. read more

Everything is perfect, the people are really nice, the drinks, And the environment.

The service was expedient. The drinks were good -- my partner especially liked the Hokkaido with extra sweetener. (The whole fat milk is very rich!) -- I'm giving it 3 stars for two reasons. (1) I was really craving a Thai tea, and it wasn't on the two main menus, but they had a small sticker at the cash register I noticed AFTER we received our drinks. (2) I asked for the cashier's opinion between the Volcano Lava Run Boba and the Brown Sugar Latte -- the main difference is caffeine content with the Brown Sugar Latte having none (despite being a latte!) and the Volcano Lava Run Boba having caffeine. Would go again, and get a Thai tea. read more

Volcano Tea House - Hokkaido Milk Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Get the Jasmine green milk tea with boba. So good actually I talk about it all the time. This is a staple. The boba is just ok but the tea is fire. The service is nice too. The ambiance isn't really anything because it's just a shop you pick up at but it's nice enough. read more

Their teas are delicious with a great variety of flavors to choose from. The service is friendly, the ambiance is nice and sawtelle neighborhood is great! read more

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Volcano is underrated here imo. The boba isn't amazing, but it's no frills and tasty without trying all the gimmicks that other places have. More importantly, the popcorn chicken here really hits the spot. It's hard to find places that sell food with the boba nowadays so I was really glad to find that. Overall, I would say it's pretty good, nothing insane, but a safe spot to go to. read more

My friends and I were craving smoothies but ended up here after a hearty meal. I got the Regular White Peach Oolong Tea w/ Boba and 75% sweetness. Pretty sure that's where I went wrong because there was a significant drop in sugar where I would think I asked for 50% instead of 75% but that might just be me. I tried my friend's Mango Slushy and wished I got that one instead LOL Service was great. There was one worker doing both the register and making the drinks when I went and I can see the hard work put into these drinks. I'll have to return to get the slushy some day! read more

Volcano Tea House - Regular Mango Slushy (Left) & White Peach Oolong Tea w/ Boba (Right) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

i love how their open late, great for a late night boba run! i'm not too fond of their boba. it's small and hard, typically like boba that's been cooking for a few hours so it's absorbed all the water and sugar to grow into a big squishy ball. as for tea flavor, it was pretty good, very milky, and the crème brûlée was pretty nice. my friends got fruit teas and they liked them. it's fairly busy but you'll get your drinks within like 10-15 mins their food items are not available past a certain time so keep that in mind if your looking for popcorn chicken stop the vibe is great place to come with friends, but just stop by bc nobody's really sitting down and hanging out there overall my rating is 3 stars cuz that's what i rate the quality of my drink. but other drinks may be potentially better. but i think i ordered a pretty standard boba drink and most of their drinks will be of that flavor/texture read more

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I don't come here often but when I do I always get the matcha milk tea..and it does the job! Perks you right up! Today I got to see a group of regulars place their order and realized I've been sleeping on some of the other option. I will be back to try the Lava Flow and the coffee option that said mud slide I think. The owner is super friendly and funny..knew their order by heart and made sure we got our order in before them so we didn't get stuck waiting a long time. It's a small shop in a shopping center, easy to access. read more

Volcano Tea House - Matcha Milk Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I absolutely love this place! The drinks are well made & the food is sooo good. The owner and all the workers are so nice and friendly. They truly care about what they do and who comes in to grab a drink or a quick bite! I always come in to get the popcorn chicken and the hokkaido milk tea. read more

Volcano Tea House - Popcorn chicken & Hokkaido milk tea. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My favorite boba spot ever ! My drinks are always super super good. The staff is super nice and welcoming ! They always have a little movie playing in the back and it's nice and cozy inside. read more

Volcano Tea House - Taro Milk Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is our go to tea house in the Sawtelle area. Nice variety of boba drinks. Fast and friendly staff. The place is clean with interesting decor all around. It is located at n a small strip mall with parking. read more

I have been o customer for 30 years! Image my SHOCK when I visited the establishment JUST NOW. I was told a 22oz banana boba was $7.00!!?! I realize I was in the WRONG PLACE! And read more

The boba slushies were good, just a bit too much tapioca balls. Service from the employees were nice and very simple. Overall atmosphere was nice but no place to sit except to wait for your drink. read more

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MY FAVORITE BOBA SPOT!! This place is so worth it. I cannot find a Hokkaido Milk Tea that tastes as good as this one. Service is always great, even when there is a long line. Parking is never a problem, the lot is pretty big. read more

Volcano Tea House - Hokkaido Milk Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Quick friendly service. It was a little confusing on how to order as there is a QR code when you walk in that suggests ordering on your phone, yet you can also order at the counter with a person. I ordered a Vietnamese iced coffee with boba which was ready in minutes and it was really good. I just wish there was less ice and more drink. There's no seating inside, so it's grab and go. There's a small parking lot out front that gets full during busy times, yet there's usually street parking in the residential area behind the shopping center. read more

Volcano Tea House - Large Vietnamese Iced Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We love volcano tea house. Servers are always friendly. Place could use a little love like the old days before Covid. Cause it looks like a storage house. But we will always go there because we love their snacks and drinks. read more

Volcano Tea House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Volcano tea house is victorious! I've been coming to Volcano Tea for a while now and I can honestly say it is one of my all time favorite boba spots. The best thing here is the popcorn chicken! It's really crunchy and juicy and flavorful! Whenever I'm in the area, I have to stop by and get a Thai tea + the chicken. The prices are pretty standard ($8 for chicken and $5-6 for Thai tea with boba). No where to sit and parking is kinda rough, but we usually get a good walk in by parking in the nearby neighborhood (check the street signs though!). There's lots of other places around (it's in the middle of Sawtelle) so it's very vibrant and lively. They typically take cash or Venmo and the service is usually good! I highly recommend! read more

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The first boba drink that I have ever liked! Lots of variety for drinks including jelly as well. Its a perfect place to just get a drink to and enjoy/relax. read more

Volcano Tea House - Strawberry Milk Tea with lychee jelly and boba. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place has been in the area for a long time - best for if you want a brown sugar boba fix read more

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One of my favorite places in Sawtelle. I love the cups that they come in. Service is fairly quick even when it is busy. Also, don't sleep on their food! Yum! read more

Ordered a passion fruit green tea. Boba was cooked ok. Tea was standard. Cash/venmo only. For $6.50, it is definitely a bit on the pricier end. Parking can get tough when it is busy in the plaza, otherwise, you can walk a few min and find street parking. When I went in Dec'22, there was no space for seating...only take out orders. read more

The food is really good and hits the spot! The drinks are also really good! The workers here are really nice and provided really good service to my friends and I. read more

This is the OG boba place in WLA! This place has been around 20+ years. It is one of the boba spot that opens until midnight. I wish they would open until 1am or 2am though! https://order.mealkeyway.com/customer/release/index?mid=6b7151497133377a4b314b70545a6841543250686c773d3d#/main read more

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Volcano Tea has been a boba staple in west la for a while. It's the og boba spot that could never go old! Although nowadays, it's a little different, the boba and snacks still hit the spot. Boba is pretty decent. There are better spots in the area, but i feel volcano tea offers a lot more variety in the drinks and snacks that they serve. The snacks itself are pretty good! Though, they can be pretty pricy. Volcano tea is now also basically only for to go orders. Before, you could hang out but nowadays it's a boba place where you buy and go somewhere else because the ambiance could get better. There's no room to just chill indoors. Service is still pretty good and decent tho! read more

Our Vietnamese coffee was delicious and well priced. Service was friendly and super fast. They have a large variety on their menu, there is something for everyone. Easy parking in the plaza, though it can get very full here. Great option if you are looking for a refreshing, pick me up in the area! read more

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The bubble tea here isn't bad. They're fruit teas aren't super sweet at 25% or 50%. I got the Sakura green tea, while my friends got lavender milk tea, osmanthus tea, and lychee tea. You can really taste the tea which is a huge plus! But the milk teas seem to have more sweetness in them at 50%. I might try that next time. They also sell reusable straws and cups! You can get a discount for brining it. read more

Volcano Tea House - Sakura green tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Was picking someone up from LAX but their flight was delayed so had some time to kill, and Volcano was one of the places open late not too far away. There was a small parking lot but I can imagine it fills up during peak hours. The interior is small with no public restroom or seats for dining in. The drink menu is large, with some snacks available as well. Credit card accepted if purchase is over $10, otherwise cash or Venmo only. Service was prompt and friendly. I ended up ordering the popcorn chicken and a shaved ice. The popcorn chicken was a bit pricey at $8, but it was a pretty large portion. They gave spicy powder on the side for you to adjust spice level to your liking. I only wish they fried it with some basil! The shaved ice came with three toppings of your choice, so I chose mini boba, red bean, and grass jelly. I also opted to add condensed milk. I felt like they could have used more brown sugar syrup to give it more of a brown sugar taste, and the mini boba were not cooked all the way through (still hard in the center). Otherwise, it was a satisfying shaved ice. Overall, solid to-go place, looks like they have several popular drinks and it was pretty busy even at 11PM on a Wednesday night (open until midnight). read more

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Whenever I'm in Sawtelle, this is Boba shop of choice. I love it so much that I would actually cater this boba shop for my college's fundraisers. The Boba pearls are always the perfect texture. Never too soft or too firm. I always get the house milk tea and it's the perfect milk tea. Never too sweet or too much milk. I always order and pay using a debit card. No issues! Prices are reasonable and more affordable than some of the competitors in the area. The drinks come out super fast. The plaza parking lot is a hit or miss depending on the time and day you come . Definitely give it a try ! read more