Store was BUSY! We found this while looking for Trader Joe's! The girls loved the reviews and were ready! I love that they have a rewards club that I definitely signed up for, so when visiting my friend we can come back! Outdoor pics aren't related to this shop, but it does assist with beauty and ambiance! Such a nice little downtown area The girls loved their boba! The only thing that didn't work, was the text stating the drink was done, came in three hours late... To Boba Guys defense it's a service issue with this entire area!!! Has NOTHING to do with Boba Guys!!! read more

I love all Boba Guys. This one is located in a great little downtown area of San Carlos which made it even one small bit better. The strawberry matcha latte is my go-to and it was as great here as it is at all the other locations. If you haven't been, go. If you're near this location, it's an excellent stop. read more

I use to love this place. It use to be best boba in the bay like 6yrs ago. Sadly, quality and service went south. The boba balls tasted soggy and flat, almost like it just sat there overnight. I couldn't eat it, went back to the store and got my money back. Girl at the counter had a bad attitude. Bye, bye Boba Guys. read more

I stopped by on a weekay afternoon. The place was not busy. Strawberry matcha latte was my favorite item here. Korean banana milk was my other drink. That was really good as well. I was disappointed that they dont have a restroom for their customers. read more

Boba Guys - Strawberry matcha latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Carlos, California

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I got an iced ube latte with boba in it. The color of the boba was beautiful and it was creamy. The drink came out super cool. My only issue with it was it was too sweet which made the drink feel way too heavy. The sides of the cup were also sticky. But overall, solid drink especially for ube with a lot of creaminess and a rich flavor. read more

Placed a large order for Thai tea, ube latte, Korean banana milk and lychee tea. They all tasted fine, as expected. What fell short for me was the experience. I had to place two separate orders because the maximum is 20 drinks per order. Ok that's fine.whatever I arrive to pick up and they are nowhere near ready. On top of that he wanted to charge me $10 for a catering box. I'm like just throw it in a whatever box that you get supplies in. No can do. He proceeds to bag them. 30 of them. In bags... Doesn't help me to my car, which is literally 10 steps away from their door. Deliver them to my customer to find out he didn't put any straws in the bags. My daughters loves boba guys. This was my first time. Can't say I would be tempted to come back to support this location. read more

this is a chain, but i think it's only local to the bay so reviewing anyways. lots of people but service was quick. you don't interact with anyone and everything is done on a screen. lowkey hate when places do that because i like human interaction lol. the strawberry matcha was beautiful prior to mixing. i actually really enjoyed this matcha and im usually not too much of a matcha fan. it's a bit sweeter than a lot of other matches while still tasting authentic. the espresso milk tea really wasn't that great. it tasted watered down and the coffee wasn't very great. the strawberry jasmine tea had a subtle flavor and was sooo refreshing. i really enjoyed it. the boba itself was yum and a good texture. read more

Boba Guys - Strawberry Matcha Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Carlos, California

My family loves the Boba tea at Boba Guys! Been to a few of their locations, and today we tried this one in San Carlos. We had our usual - the Strawberry Fields because my daughter loves it. It was good as always but felt a tad watered down today. Wish they put more milk than water/ice. Still, quite enjoyable. The ordering process is straightforward, the service was super quick, and the vibes are cozy and casual. Definitely recommend. read more

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I tried their Strawberry Matcha Latte once and could not stop thinking about it so when I was craving it again, I decided to go on a quick boba run to get my fix. I usually get it with boba and the total comes out to around $7.50. Service has been great and my drink comes out within a few minutes. When I went, there was no line so we were in and out within 5 minutes. read more

Boba Guys - Strawberry Matcha Latte + boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Carlos, California

Street parking, no public restroom. Either self order at kiosk or order at the counter. I had a decaf black milk tea (is decaf new?) with half sugar and boba. This could be confirmation bias, but it definitely taste a little different than classic black ahah but definitely does the job if you are trying to limit caffeine intake. As always, never leave boba guys disappointed =] read more

First time visit I would say it's pretty a decent spot for boba. Tried strawberry matcha latte and it was good. WI'll be back to try other drinks read more

Was driving through San Carlos so I decided to order a Korean Banana Milk drink online for pick up. Order was ready by the time I arrived and I was able to easily grab and go. Taste was pretty in line with other Boba Guys I've been to, though the fresh banana taste was definitely more prevalent this time. For some reason, the drink did feel a bit grainy compared to other times I've had it, but it didn't make me dislike it. read more

Boba Guys - Korean Banana Milk - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Carlos, California

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Overall, It was a good experience. I got an iced matcha with almond milk and boba. It wasn't incredibly sweet (which I appreciated), yet it didn't have much flavor--period. The staff was very kind and my order came out within five minutes, which was a plus. The space felt very clean too. Would come back if I was craving a classic boba beverage! read more

I have come to this location a couple of times, and a few days ago, I tried one of their seasonal drinks! I ordered the Mango Sticky Rice. I love the mango sticky rice dessert at Thai restaurants, so I thought I'd give the drink a try. It was super delicious and refreshing with the mango puree and the purple sticky rice! It definitely reminded me of the Thai dessert. Wish they would have this year round; it was so good! Definitely recommend this drink! Service wasn't bad. We ordered our drinks at the kiosk and got our drinks in 10 min. They also sell Boba Guys merchandise there, and other baked goods and snacks from other vendors. There are a few tables and chairs to sit at. read more

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I ordered the regular black milk tea with boba. The softness of the boba and strength of tea were both great.

Stopped by for a quick drink and tried the strawberry matcha. The layers looked super pretty bright strawberry at the bottom, creamy milk in the middle, and that earthy green matcha on top. Flavor-wise, it's a nice balance: the fresh strawberry adds sweetness and tartness, while the matcha keeps things grounded and not overly sugary. Refreshing and fun to sip. The shop itself is clean and modern with a chill vibe, though it can get busy, so expect a short wait. Prices are a bit on the higher side compared to other boba spots, but you can tell they use quality ingredients. Overall, a solid spot for boba in San Carlos creative drinks, good flavors, and worth it if you're in the mood for something a little more elevated than your average tea shop. read more

You know, as a boba enjoyer, it did take me QUITE some time to try out the Boba Guys. To be fair this is the first time that I didn't see the line super fisted out the door and during a surprising time when it was still open. I ordered online so that I can pick up my order when I got there. I think they were short staffed since it took a bit over 10 minutes to pick up my drink from the time estimate, but no biggie. Kinda sucked though that most of the cute merchandise was already sold out and so were the more popular drinks and snacks (cookies, etc.). This also included a large chunk of their seasonal menu unfortunately and this was just around lunch time too, so maybe it's a stock shortage overall. Oh well. We got the: 1) Classic Black Tea: -We got this 0% sweet with coconut milk substitute. -It was a bit more watered down than I would have liked and I'm assuming its either the coconut milk sub or the tea standing alone but it was a bit too sour for my taste, in terms of how milk teas go. 2) Black Sugar Hojicha Latte: -I got this with their Kuromitsu boba. It definitely has a strong black sugar taste to it and the consistency of the boba was alright, a bit softer than what I would prefer. -Decent roasted taste and before mixing it's very aesthetically pleasing. -Nothing too drastically different from other hojicha drinks that I've had in the past. 3) Red Velvet White Rabbit Candy Cookie: -I had to remind the cashier to bring this out, but they're ready made and it's one of the few special cookies that were still in stock. -You can't really taste the White Rabbit candy but it's overall a nice red velvet cookie. -I like the sweetened, crunchy sugary edges and it's nice for pictures since it comes with the White Rabbit candy wrapper. It's neat that their straws are compostable. Overall not bad but not a boba place that I'd line up for or explicitly seek out. read more

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Todays experience was a 5/5 star. The girl who made my drink was super nice, and we were talking about my tattoos while she made my drink. I meant to ask for her name, but another customer came in. Her genuine kindness made my drink taste better today. Boba guys is a hit or miss for me. Sometimes my drink tastes bitter. But for the most part it's pretty good. I don't like that they usually tell me to order off the machine. Like they're too busy to help me. It's on the pricey side. I didn't realize it was $7.50 for my strawberry matcha latte read more

Boba Guys - Strawberry matcha latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Carlos, California

Mmmm. Boba Guys. Good quality boba tea. Consistently serving great drinks and amazing service. Been a fan for years but this location was conveniently across the street from the parking lot, so we stop by for to go drinks before heading back to our car. If you're new to Boba Guys... they are well known for their matcha lattes. My personal favorite is the strawberry matcha. Seasonal specials are also good - the black sesame latte. The Ube latte, thai tea, & HK milk tea are also on our rotation. For those that want something light and refreshing, fruit frescas are the way to go. Price point is reasonable. Give it a try! read more

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I never been there. I was there 2 weeks ago, saturday afternoon, kind of quiet which is good. No line. Ordered my thai tea, pretty good taste. But nothing special like other people mentioned. Just a "regular tea shop". Not much seating inside for this location. Drink come out very fast, that is good. read more

My drink was made pretty standard to other Boba Guys locations--which is always really solid. However, I will say that the wait is pretty long compared to other locations. My friend ordered right before me and got their order pretty quick. More than 10-15 minutes later, we got our order. read more

So excited a milk tea place in San Carlos. Been to the one in Palo Alto. Good location. Ordered Hong Kong milk tea and was just OK. My wife ordered Rose milk tea and said it was plain. Will try again with some other items on the menu. Rating is a work in progress. Will come back. read more

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Andrew and team make the best quality boba teas anywhere. They only use the finest ingredients which sets Boba Guys above the rest! read more

Boba Guys - Andrew is the best hands-on boba guy...friendly and down to earth. We've been fans since the beginning. -Kevin & Debbie - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Carlos, California

This review is not indicative of Boba guys in general just the drink that I got today. Fortunately I decided to try something new on the seasonal menu. The mango sticky rice. And theory it sounded delicious. However it did not meet the mark that it intended to be. Overall, the drink tasted just like sweet milk and nothing else. It came with manual purée, but it did not taste like much after mixing. I enjoyed the rice part of the drink, however others may not. The rice itself was enjoyable. Let it be a less to myself to stray from the original menu. In the future, I will stick to the basics and what I know that is enjoyable and solid at the Boba guys. I recommend the spot and will be back however, I do not recommend a specific mango sticky rice drink. It would be better if it tasted like mango and a little bit less sweet. read more

Boba Guys - Mango sticky rice - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Carlos, California

A Bay Area boba icon! While not my go-to, I do find myself coming back to Boba Guys if I'm in the area because of their interesting drink combinations. I recommend ordering online for pick up, but if you walk in, you can either order at the register or at an iPad kiosk. The black sugar hojicha latte and black sesame, which are the two I get the most, are the most reliable. For the pandan caramel matcha, I wish the sugar level could be adjusted because it was too sweet, even after thoroughly mixing. The Hong Kong milk tea tasted a bit watery and not creamy enough. The lychee oolong has unfortunately been sold out the past few times I've visited, but I've been eyeing it for a while now. The boba texture is inconsistent though. One day, it'll be pretty good and bouncy, and another day, it'll be hard. Overall, I appreciate their creativity, but the execution is more like a 3.5/5. read more

Boba Guys - Pandan caramel matcha (large) - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Carlos, California

Found this gross thing coming up the straw from my hibiscus tea. A piece of twisty plastic in the shape of a chicken bone? I won't be back. read more

Boba Guys - Gross thing in tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Carlos, California

Depending on day of the week, this spot in San Carlos can get pretty busy. Today was a gem with only one customer in front of us. Grab a drink while meandering through the amazing shops on Laurel. Boba Guys puts out consistent and flavorful drinks showing their mastery. Our staples are the refreshing Strawberry Jasmine and Hibiscus - double boba of course! Bonus, joined the loyalty program and got 25% off my order. read more

Boba Guys - Strawberry Jasmine and Hibiscus deliciousness. - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Carlos, California

I raced down the street to get to Boba guys for their dirty horchata , I got there at 7:54 and a rude employee was taking the sign in and said, "We're closed," and walked away. I said, "But I have 6 min.!" and he made some lame excuse. They're always packing up early there. Also, the ambiance is terrible and it feels dirty. There used to be a line out the door and now there's nobody in line. read more

This location is on San Carlos' Laurel Street, which is right up along El Camino Real and the closest thing I think they have to a downtown. Can't park on Laurel Street itself or even drive on it as it's mostly blocked off for outdoor dining, but there's a lot of surrounding street parking and a garage on their northern end that you can get into from Walnut or San Carlos Avenue. Boba Guys is a San Francisco boba chain (with merch and everything) that's known for incorporating really unique, nostalgic flavors you're unlikely to see in other boba shops. They have chains up and down the Bay Area, including this one. I thought that since this was in a quieter area, they wouldn't be as busy and crowded as other locations, but we just happened to come during the Sunday Farmer's Market (chockful of local arts, crafts, and baked goods) which is also up along Laurel Street. Its proximity to the San Carlos Caltrain Station (and right across the El Camino) is super convenient and I definitely have the mind to stop here the next time I get a day pass to go up to SF. Overall, it was great exploring this part of San Carlos and looking around their Farmer's Market with a drink from Boba Guys. My favorite remains their strawberry matcha latte, as they use a jam that isn't overly cloying or sweet (like it should be in a sandwich). Would recommend. read more

Decided to try the Sapin Sapin drink. I am a fan of coconut, ube and jack fruit so why not? Unfortunately I could only taste jackfruit. I tastes like the syrup that comes in a jarred jackfruit. There were chunks of jackfruit that made the drink have an almost gritty taste. Id finish the drink but wouldn't order again. My boyfriend got the thai cold brew drink. The cold brew was a little over powering so if youre looking for something strong Id recommend. You get a hint of thai tea flavor. read more

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I've been wanting to try Boba Guys for the longest so we made a pit stop for some caffeine. We got there maybe around 11:30am and there was no line! I got the strawberry matcha with boba and my husband got the strawberry matcha with almond jelly. Waited about 5 minutes for our drinks and we were out of the door! BUT I saw they had a Halloween bucket out for display and was curious.....super surprised to see full sized Kit Kat bars! That made my day. Would come back! The drink itself was pretty good! A little sweeter than I normally prefer but I don't think there's any way to adjust the sweetness with the strawberry matcha. Boba was a nice chewy texture. I tried the almond jelly and that was pretty good on its own! read more

Boba Guys - Strawberry matcha with boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Carlos, California

Some solid boba! Idk why I keep ordering funky specialty drinks and then kinda regret it haha but it's my fault I guess. I got some coffee mint one and kind of just tasted like plain cold brew with mint. The boba was delicious as always. Next time I'll for sure just order something normal and we'll see haha. Also, make sure to order from their little kiosk in the corner to skip the line. Drinks: 6/10 Service: 5/10 Vibes: 5/10 Value: 5/10 read more

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These Boba Guys are smart and the crew know their stuff. I love iced tea, but not milky tea and I am neutral on boba.. The staff always steers me right in terms of cafeine, sweetness level etc. Today, for example,I tried the Straeberry Jasmine and even though the menu says that they can not adjust the sweetness level and I do not like super sweet, they added extra jasmine tea and less strawberry and it was perfect. My sister got her go - to black tea, unsweetened with oat milk. I adored mine, but the hibiscus mint 1/4 sweet is still my favorite. When I want an indulgent treat but don't want to splurge on desset, this is sooo sayifying. The staff is adorable and very professional! read more

Boba Guys - black tea and strawberry jasmine - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Carlos, California

Special mention for the service here. The person let me try a little bit of one so that I could decide between two. You can't go wrong with blueberry corn or ube latte. The corn flavor was subtle (good or bad, depending on what you're looking for), and the cardamom and coconut milk in the ube latte were tasty. And they let me use the restroom even though it said it was for employees only (I asked if there were any public restrooms nearby, and they volunteered their bathroom, which I appreciated). Solid drinks that hit the spot, and great customer service! read more

Boba Guys - Dregs of corn drink; other drinks; they sell jerky chips and furikake chex mix - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Carlos, California

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Boba guys is okay. There's definitely better boba spots. The teas taste watered down. The drinks are still warm sometimes. That's why the drink is probably watered down because the ice melted. The boba is somewhat hard and not chewy. read more

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Awful customer service and zero friendliness here. "Candy" (not sure if that's her real name) was extremely unprofessional, disrespectful and snarky to me after some confusion about an order (confusion on their side). I give up on this location. They've never been friendly and today just solidified that. Find somewhere else where you'll be treated properly. read more

Yummy drinks and digital drink menu. Love that there flexibility/options with milk. Not a ton of seating but can always sit outside at one of the spots downtown. Service was quick as the digital kiosk was being used and the guy up front helped me. read more

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Got an oolong milk tea at Boba Guys. It wasn't very good - the tea flavor was too subdued! Boba guys also has much less variety so compared to other tea places so it's a little disappointing! read more

Boba Guys - Oolong milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Carlos, California

Wide selection to choose from. Tea was well made to my specification. Welcoming people at front desk. Good service. It looked like a very popular place.They also allowed our group to hang out for a long time before they closed for the day : ) read more

I really appreciate the fact that Bona guys has decaf boba and non dairy options. While most traditional boba places have non dairy creamer, hardly any have decaf. I'm somewhat uniquely sensitive to caffeine so Boba Guy's menu choices make it so I can still enjoy boba (and the actually boba pearls were well cooked and tasty.) However - the key to having these menu options is execution - I'm writing this review perched on the throne at home with a tummy ache because somewhere along the line, someone decided not to make either of my drinks with the requested oat milk. Now, I don't have a real allergy, there is no anaphylaxis or anything like that - I just can't digest it and get gastrointestinal issues from it... and I have those in spades thanks to this mistake. Also, I put in the order online from the sidewalk which is a convenient option except my friend ordered a drink in person 15 min after I ordered and I joked, "Wouldn't it be funny if your order came out first?" And... of course, to make the punchline - indeed his order came out first. Like I said, I appreciate the choices and would have loved to give a better review but this visit was Not Good. read more

Boba Guys - Actual pickup time - 3:55pm - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Carlos, California