Went here last weekend. I had ordered a double hojicha. I noticed something was off with the drink so the bobarista remade it. It came out perfectly the second time. Outstanding customer service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Krystal
I ordered the pandan caramel milk tea and it was the worst beverage I've ever tasted! It is overcooked super bitter tea with absolutely no taste of pandan or caramel at all.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Angelica L.
I tried out a couple different drinks.. the sesame latte but with oat milk & it was very ginger-y even after I mixed it around a bunch. I went back and they offered to make me a new drink and I chose the rose black tea with no milk. It tasted okay but as I kept drinking it really tasted like a candle store..The service was exceptional but their drinks are not great.I didn't really feel like I got my money's worth, but at least I tried it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Harvey
Wow!…double wow!!I’ve had a lot of boba tea and been to a lot of boba places in different countries, but I think in the OC this is my new favorite.Came on a Saturday around 3pm and there was a small line of about 10 people. Ordering was quick due to the two cashes with one being cashless. It’s located in the CAMP mall and getting your boba and strolling through the stores is a must.Ordered a matcha strawberry and what a great combo this was. I recommend not mixing this and savouring the different layers as you sip. I took mine with oat milk which cuts the sweetness to the perfect level.My second drink was the horchata and the trick with this is to let the ice melt a little to get the perfect balance of sweetness.Naturally I signed up for Boba Guys rewards program cause I will be coming back often.Dietary restrictions: Non dairy available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Strawberry
Robert -
Whole milk is not half&half btw :)
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Michelle L.
We were in the area and wanted to try out this boba tea spot. The location itself is open-air and matches the vibe of The Camp, which is a refreshing change from the usual decor of other boba tea shops. You have the option of either ordering from the kiosk or ordering at the counter. The menu itself is extensive and they have a lot of signature drinks. My husband and I ordered the Hojicha Latte with almond milk and boba to share. The Hojicha flavor as strong but it paired well with the neutral taste of the almond milk. The boba was warm and cooked well. We give the drink an 8 out of 10.When we are back in Costa Mesa, we will definitely come back and try out their other flavors.
Angie L.
Let's start this review with, I LOVE Boba Guys. Ever since I went to my first one in NorCal and fell in love with their drinks, I follow their social media pretty closely because their start story and their brand collabs are great. So obviously when one opened closer to me, I was stoked. I came to this location and parking was easy enough. There's a ton of parking for this plaza and just a small walk through the walkways to get to where Boba Guys is located on the corner. They have a self order kiosk and then also a register. No line on a Sunday afternoon. No one was at the register but there's a bell you can ring to get someone. I know what drinks I want to I went to the kiosk. I placed my order and waited about 10 minutes for my drinks. They have oat milk options for those who are lactose intolerant. No extra cost either to change to Oatly oat milk! Big win. Now you must be wondering, why only 3 stars when it seems to be an all positive review so far? Well, 2 stars off because the milk teas I got were really weak in tea flavor. Which is never the case at other locations. Another negative was that the boba balls were too soft and slightly slimey, also usually not the case. I generally do most of my drinks here at 50% sweetness here but my tie Guan Ying oolong felt way sweeter than normal. Here's the drinks I got and the ratings I would give each:6/10 Espresso Milk Tea- oat milk6/10 Espresso Milk tea - half & half strauss1/10 Tie Guan Yin oolong Tea- oat milk7/10 Dirty Chai latte5/10 Chai coffee cloud9/10 Dirty banana milk I'm not 100% sure I would come back to this Boba Guys location. There is so much boba shops here that I think this Boba Guys needs to step it up. Perhaps they just had an off day.
Alexandra R.
I was really excited to know there was a Boba Guys in the area since I thought it was only in Norcal! Boba Guys is located is a super cute, camp aesthetic plaza. The business itself is more of an order and pick up kind of place since there's no tables/chairs to hang out at (there's only 2-3 chairs at least). With that being said, there are many seats around the plaza to hang out at. They have a pretty diverse menu. You can order at the kiosk or at the register.Horchata: This definitely tasted like Horchata. I would recommend if this is your cup of tea! Ube Latte: This drink is so aesthetically pleasing, haha. It requires a really good mix. It's pretty good, but it also isn't the best thing I've had. The pearls for both drinks were cooked perfectly. Not hard and not too soft, but just a great texture and taste overall. I have heard the Strawberry Matcha is really good if you are needing a flavor to try. Unfortunately, my boyfriend and I were only in the area and we don't live as close as we want to try it often, but I would definitely visit again to try more flavors from the menu.
CC harrison
My husband just picked up two boba there, and one of them has 0 boba in it, and he did not say no baba. I tried to call the shop for assistance, but I couldn't find their number on Google. Boba tea has no boba in it? So what's the point?!
Chris
Boba used to be the best but quality has gone down. It was hard and seemed old, like it was saved and refrigerated from another day. It's like any other place now. Tea is still pretty good though.
Stopped in for a quick drink...berry hibiscus with almond jelly. It was very refreshing with just the right amount of sweetness. They have a good selection, I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area.
Carl N.
She is the böba to my tea. Without further ado let's begin this review. Boba Guys is one of my favorite boba tea place. I have been to their LA location and this one at The Camp is by far the cutest. I ordered a Strawberry Jasmine Tea + boba pearl and it was perfectly made to my liking! Perfect thirst quencher on a warm day. Atmosphere was very chill. Decoration has a garden theme. Staff was nice and competent. Service was on point. Price was fair. Parking lot was huge. Overall, I enjoyed their drink and service. I recommend this location.
Kenny Leivan
Maybe this is tip fatigue, but when your business has a kiosk for all customers to place orders and then requires you to select a tip amount starting at 18% or more before payment I think it is a little crazy. The worst part is that there is not an option for no tip. Instead, you have to select other amount and type in $0.00. I'm tired of these businesses asking for tips and not doing anything to earn it. Boba drink was average. Positive thing to say about this location is that it is open late.
Kendell B.
Does this boba shop stand out from others? No. It's priced fairly high, and the drinks aren't anything special. They have plenty of caffeinated options available, but only a few decaf choices. My husband got a Thai milk tea with boba, and I got a hibiscus berry fresca with boba. My husband said his wasn't anything more than average. My hibiscus drink had a description that said it would be tart. When I received it, it was so sweet it tasted like sugar water. I was eating lunch from another restaurant so my husband brought it back to see if they could make it less sweet. They tried, but somehow it was even more sweet. They kept offering other things on the menu to my husband, but I didn't want to try anything else. Seemed like the first two people helping didn't know how to process a refund. Once they got someone else up front, they refunded us which I appreciated. So who is this shop for? People who prefer sweeter drinks, and are just looking for something quick to grab. Wouldn't recommend if you're looking for something decaf or on the more tart/less sweet side of the spectrum.
Ellie Goerrissen
Employees Stella and Kat were so welcoming and friendly! Would 100% go again because of this great service!
Went here last weekend. I had ordered a double hojicha. I noticed something was off with the drink so the bobarista remade it. It came out perfectly the second time. Outstanding customer service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I ordered the pandan caramel milk tea and it was the worst beverage I've ever tasted! It is overcooked super bitter tea with absolutely no taste of pandan or caramel at all.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
I tried out a couple different drinks.. the sesame latte but with oat milk & it was very ginger-y even after I mixed it around a bunch. I went back and they offered to make me a new drink and I chose the rose black tea with no milk. It tasted okay but as I kept drinking it really tasted like a candle store..The service was exceptional but their drinks are not great.I didn't really feel like I got my money's worth, but at least I tried it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Wow!…double wow!!I’ve had a lot of boba tea and been to a lot of boba places in different countries, but I think in the OC this is my new favorite.Came on a Saturday around 3pm and there was a small line of about 10 people. Ordering was quick due to the two cashes with one being cashless. It’s located in the CAMP mall and getting your boba and strolling through the stores is a must.Ordered a matcha strawberry and what a great combo this was. I recommend not mixing this and savouring the different layers as you sip. I took mine with oat milk which cuts the sweetness to the perfect level.My second drink was the horchata and the trick with this is to let the ice melt a little to get the perfect balance of sweetness.Naturally I signed up for Boba Guys rewards program cause I will be coming back often.Dietary restrictions: Non dairy available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Strawberry
Whole milk is not half&half btw :)
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
We were in the area and wanted to try out this boba tea spot. The location itself is open-air and matches the vibe of The Camp, which is a refreshing change from the usual decor of other boba tea shops. You have the option of either ordering from the kiosk or ordering at the counter. The menu itself is extensive and they have a lot of signature drinks. My husband and I ordered the Hojicha Latte with almond milk and boba to share. The Hojicha flavor as strong but it paired well with the neutral taste of the almond milk. The boba was warm and cooked well. We give the drink an 8 out of 10.When we are back in Costa Mesa, we will definitely come back and try out their other flavors.
Let's start this review with, I LOVE Boba Guys. Ever since I went to my first one in NorCal and fell in love with their drinks, I follow their social media pretty closely because their start story and their brand collabs are great. So obviously when one opened closer to me, I was stoked. I came to this location and parking was easy enough. There's a ton of parking for this plaza and just a small walk through the walkways to get to where Boba Guys is located on the corner. They have a self order kiosk and then also a register. No line on a Sunday afternoon. No one was at the register but there's a bell you can ring to get someone. I know what drinks I want to I went to the kiosk. I placed my order and waited about 10 minutes for my drinks. They have oat milk options for those who are lactose intolerant. No extra cost either to change to Oatly oat milk! Big win. Now you must be wondering, why only 3 stars when it seems to be an all positive review so far? Well, 2 stars off because the milk teas I got were really weak in tea flavor. Which is never the case at other locations. Another negative was that the boba balls were too soft and slightly slimey, also usually not the case. I generally do most of my drinks here at 50% sweetness here but my tie Guan Ying oolong felt way sweeter than normal. Here's the drinks I got and the ratings I would give each:6/10 Espresso Milk Tea- oat milk6/10 Espresso Milk tea - half & half strauss1/10 Tie Guan Yin oolong Tea- oat milk7/10 Dirty Chai latte5/10 Chai coffee cloud9/10 Dirty banana milk I'm not 100% sure I would come back to this Boba Guys location. There is so much boba shops here that I think this Boba Guys needs to step it up. Perhaps they just had an off day.
I was really excited to know there was a Boba Guys in the area since I thought it was only in Norcal! Boba Guys is located is a super cute, camp aesthetic plaza. The business itself is more of an order and pick up kind of place since there's no tables/chairs to hang out at (there's only 2-3 chairs at least). With that being said, there are many seats around the plaza to hang out at. They have a pretty diverse menu. You can order at the kiosk or at the register.Horchata: This definitely tasted like Horchata. I would recommend if this is your cup of tea! Ube Latte: This drink is so aesthetically pleasing, haha. It requires a really good mix. It's pretty good, but it also isn't the best thing I've had. The pearls for both drinks were cooked perfectly. Not hard and not too soft, but just a great texture and taste overall. I have heard the Strawberry Matcha is really good if you are needing a flavor to try. Unfortunately, my boyfriend and I were only in the area and we don't live as close as we want to try it often, but I would definitely visit again to try more flavors from the menu.
My husband just picked up two boba there, and one of them has 0 boba in it, and he did not say no baba. I tried to call the shop for assistance, but I couldn't find their number on Google. Boba tea has no boba in it? So what's the point?!
Boba used to be the best but quality has gone down. It was hard and seemed old, like it was saved and refrigerated from another day. It's like any other place now. Tea is still pretty good though.
Food: 2
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Stopped in for a quick drink...berry hibiscus with almond jelly. It was very refreshing with just the right amount of sweetness. They have a good selection, I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area.
She is the böba to my tea. Without further ado let's begin this review. Boba Guys is one of my favorite boba tea place. I have been to their LA location and this one at The Camp is by far the cutest. I ordered a Strawberry Jasmine Tea + boba pearl and it was perfectly made to my liking! Perfect thirst quencher on a warm day. Atmosphere was very chill. Decoration has a garden theme. Staff was nice and competent. Service was on point. Price was fair. Parking lot was huge. Overall, I enjoyed their drink and service. I recommend this location.
Maybe this is tip fatigue, but when your business has a kiosk for all customers to place orders and then requires you to select a tip amount starting at 18% or more before payment I think it is a little crazy. The worst part is that there is not an option for no tip. Instead, you have to select other amount and type in $0.00. I'm tired of these businesses asking for tips and not doing anything to earn it. Boba drink was average. Positive thing to say about this location is that it is open late.
Does this boba shop stand out from others? No. It's priced fairly high, and the drinks aren't anything special. They have plenty of caffeinated options available, but only a few decaf choices. My husband got a Thai milk tea with boba, and I got a hibiscus berry fresca with boba. My husband said his wasn't anything more than average. My hibiscus drink had a description that said it would be tart. When I received it, it was so sweet it tasted like sugar water. I was eating lunch from another restaurant so my husband brought it back to see if they could make it less sweet. They tried, but somehow it was even more sweet. They kept offering other things on the menu to my husband, but I didn't want to try anything else. Seemed like the first two people helping didn't know how to process a refund. Once they got someone else up front, they refunded us which I appreciated. So who is this shop for? People who prefer sweeter drinks, and are just looking for something quick to grab. Wouldn't recommend if you're looking for something decaf or on the more tart/less sweet side of the spectrum.
Employees Stella and Kat were so welcoming and friendly! Would 100% go again because of this great service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5