After a day of basking in the sunshine at Alamo Square we were in search for a refreshing sweet drink to quench our thirst as we strolled Divisadero street. Boba Guys to our rescue with the appetizing menu and drink specials to draw us in. We opted for the strawberry matcha and the Korean banana milk after scanning the menu. (other contenders for ordering were the ube milk tea which seemed a popular order and the mango matcha special, which we will have to visit again to try). Strawberry matcha was sweet and milky and delicious, a perfect blend of all flavors without being overpowering. The Korean banana milk tasted like fresh milky bananas - both very refreshing drinks made well and tasted like good quality ingredients and not artificial. Took about 5 minutes or so to make the drinks once ordered- there are tables and seats inside to sit while you wait and to enjoy your drink at. Nice and clean on the inside, a few other people sitting around having drinks. Service was friendly and patient while we decided on our drink choices. read more

Boba Guys - strawberry matcha and Korean banana milk - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I miss the pre-2016 boba craze. Every time I order matcha now, it's all sugar & the smallest splash of matcha. read more

Boba Guys - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Giving nostalgia, I haven't been to boba guys in a couple years. The boba is still immaculate, good chew and not too soft. The service was a bit slow, there was no employee at the ordering counter for about 5 minutes, maybe it's time to update to kiosk ordering. Ordered 16oz strawberry matcha latte with boba ($6.93 because of free topping discount from their app). There's 3 tables, I was able to snag a table to do some work, the wifi was pretty quick. The drink was really good, you can taste the strawberry and matcha flavors. Overall, I appreciate the consistency of drinks at boba guys and it looks like they are incorporating more coffee drink too. Great spot! read more

Boba Guys - Strawberry Matcha Latte with boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Another boba run. Service was pretty slow and they didn't talk much but boba was as expected...yummy. Very clean place. read more

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Boba Guys has the best quality boba pearls and boba drinks in the Bay Area. I prefer them over Teaspoon and Urban Ritual. My favorites are the Hojicha Latte and their secret off-the-menu item, Banana Milk with Espresso and swirls of Ube, which I believe you can only order once you've obtained the minimum amount of points on their loyalty app. (You can earn points via their loyalty app either by making purchases or by playing their Worlde game.) I wish they would bring back their seasonal Butternut Squash Latte also. This location has several tables, though it is a little smaller than their Fillmore location. No bathrooms for customers. read more

Boba Guys - Secret off-the-menu latte: Espresso with banana milk, ube, and boba. Yum! - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

You really can't go wrong with a spot like Boba Guys. As a NorCal staple, they have been churning out quality boba drinks for years and this location feels just the same. You can order at the kiosk or wait for a staff member to appear to take your order. What I appreciate about their business model is that non-dairy milk is always available without an added charge. I always get my drinks with oat milk (even if their creamer is non-dairy, there is often still milk derivatives) and my Hojicha latte with boba was well made and satisfying. No public restroom from what I could see. They also sell some merch on the side if you're wanting some boba guys goodness. read more

Boba Guys - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

One of my all time favorite boba shops! Drinks are always so refreshing & made consistently at each location I've visited (ie NOPA, Union Square, Palo Alto, The Burrow, Santana Row, etc). The only downside is that it seems like each location has their own menu or exclusive items that are not available at another spot. My fav drinks are the HK Milk Tea, Black Sugar Hojicha Latte, Strawberry Jasmine Fresca, Lychee Milk Tea, Muscat Oolong Milk Tea, Pastel Paradise Cloud, & Black Sesame Milk tea. read more

Boba Guys - Large Strawberry Matcha Latte & Black Sugar Hojicha Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I usually get the hong kong style milk tea with boba. I honestly think its pretty good but For a smal cup of boba I find it to be over priced. Ive only been to this store twice but over all the service was fast. Theres some seating but during rush hours it's just a grab and go. read more

Boba Guys - Hong Kong Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I LOVE Boba Guys! I feel like there used to be so many boba places in the city and I was able to get good boba anywhere I went. My boba standards are high and all these years, Boba Guys has met my expectations every single time! I don't live super close to Boba Guys but I will go out of my way just to get it. Strawberry Matcha Latte is my all time favorite. If I'm not feeling tea that day, their Strawberry Fields is my next go to. I've given other drinks a chance and they do taste good, but nothing compares to those two. read more

Boba Guys - Dirty Horchata & Chocolate Fields - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Quick service on a weekend at 3pm! No line and clean interior. Ordered a strawberry matcha boba. The boba was kind of hard(?) and seems undercooked. The matcha flavor was strong enough but also the default sweetness was a bit too sweet for my liking. Would come again to try something else! read more

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

I'm not sure what has happened to this location but the last time I went, the merch shelves were empty (and have been for a while), the cooler was empty and there was only 1 or 2 baked goods. Boxes are piled up behind the register. It just looks neglected. My drink was fine but you definitely just want to grab and go. read more

The boba was average, the drink had a nice mango flavor. The service was ok, nothing too special but the aesthetic of the place is nice. read more

Boba Guys - Mango Fresca - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been to boba guys many times, and today I wanted to try the Sapin Sapin drink, which is a drink form of the filipino dessert. It's made with jackfruit, coconut milk (and some coconut bits on top), and ube, which all sounds very yummy and the photo on the website showing all the layers was pretty enticing. I can't speak to the authenticity of the taste as I've never had the dessert itself. I didn't really know what to expect because I've never had jackfruit, but after trying it I actually really like the taste! The closest taste I can relate jackfruit to is lychee (maybe a blend of lychee and pineapple), and it just has this very tropical fruit taste - citrusy sweetness. The drink has a bit of a grainy texture perhaps due to the fruit and coconut milk. There's also some bits of coconut floating on top, which is crunchy barky as you bite into it and gets coconut stringy as you chew more. I personally can't really taste the ube this time. Note: I didn't get any boba or topping so I thought the skinny straw is fine, but it just didn't stir the layered drink up so I had to switch to the big straw. Even then it took some effort to stir and swirling the cup to get the drink fully mixed. Overall I really like this drink, I easily drank half of my 16oz cup. 5/5! read more

Boba Guys - Sapin sapin - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Boba guys boba is nothing new, but I wanted to give it a 5 star review for being a better place to hangout than I thought. It's not super packed all the time and they have tables/wifi/outlets, so it's actually quite the hidden gem for that! The only cons are that there's no bathroom, and the menu prices are without boba despite having boba in the pictures. Other than that, the drinks are good quality and they have unique flavors! I got the pandan caramel milk tea, which was tasty. read more

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Came here after a few hours at the park and we were happy to find seats inside. Not many boba places have seating anymore so this was nice! Ube Latte - super creamy but really sweet. It tasted like ube candy. I would ask to adjust the sweetness level next time. Korean Banana Milk - creamy and not super sweet. The banana didn't taste artificial which I appreciated. I'm not a huge fan of banana milk but this was good. The boba was overcooked as it was very mushy. read more

Boba Guys - Ube Latte & Korean Banana Milk - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I'm from LA and we have pretty good boba. Saw this is a popular spot in SF and tried their Korean Banana milk which is a stable. Drink was refreshing and tasted like fresh milky bananas but was not too sweet. It was good but not sure if I would get again. Boba was nice and chewy. Friend really liked the strawberry matcha. read more

Boba Guys - Strawberry Matcha Latte and Korean Banana Milk - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Decent boba w good alt milk options. Both on the sweeter side -- note the sweetness level on strawberry matcha can't be adjusted (adjusted by volume of strawberry sugar) read more

Boba Guys - almond black sugar hojicha latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Ordered two different matcha drinks, boba portion and drinks were prefect :) The waiting time was alright since there was a little rush. Interior was clean and bright. read more

Boba Guys - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Lychee tea and seasonal pandan matcha latte. Order online so you don't have to wait in line. Pick up is quick and seamless. The drinks itself are pretty refreshing however a bit on the pricey side. Why do they charge 8.50+ for just one drink? What a profit from there end. All in all, I frequent when I'm in the area and wouldn't go out of the way to come just for their drinks. read more

Boba Guys - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I don't remember liking the Boba Guys when I first had it in NYC. But coming back now, I've changed my mind! The cashier person was super informative and knowledgeable of their menu. Not a lot of drinks had milk subs, so I ended up with the Mango Matcha Latte with Boba, which did not come included. The drink was absolutely refreshing, delicious and tasted of quality! I was most impressed by their boba, which can be a hit or miss at places. I can trust them for chewy ones here! The Mango Jasmine Tea, a fruit tea, was also incredible as well! There is an emphasis on the teas here than fruit, so expect to really taste the fragrant jasmine! Both drinks were from their Summer Menu, and I paid around $13.50 for the 2. I wish the drinks come with Boba for such a high price tag, but the quality is above standards. I couldn't stop thinking about getting their Banana Milk soon after, so I'll definitely visit again for that. read more

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Loooove boba guys!! One of the best boba spots for actual decent quality tea drinks. Not just overly sweet dessert style drinks.

Free wifi (super fast too) Wall plugs Comfortable tables/seating Delicious boba and coffee drinks Friendly staff I came here to get some work done after running some errands nearby. Thought i'd take a chance here since I didn't want coffee. The space is spacious and casual and has all the necessary elements to get work done. Was not crowded due to it being a weekday afternoon too. Would definitely visit again! read more

When: Sunday, March 6th, 2022 How: Delivery via DoorDash Time Ordered: approximately 3pm Time Arrived: approximately 4pm My Neighborhood: Outer Richmond ORDERED: Tie Guan Yin Oolong ($5.90): 24oz Iced (+$1), Boba (+$0.60), Almond Jelly (+$0.65) The hubby and I ordered lunch via DoorDash. I adore double dashing when I'm craving a boba as I can never make the min for free delivery with one boba. (The hubby isn't a fan of balls in his mouth. Lol!) This time, I decided to do Boba Guys. I adore almond jelly. It reminds me of the almond jello my mom used to make growing up. Boba Guy's version is slippery and silky with a light almond flavor. I enjoyed it. The boba however was just meh. I don't know if the beverage suffered from transit time, but they were a little hard. The tea itself was okay. I normally note extra strong if possible, but Boba Guys doesn't allow notes thru DoorDash. Glad I did a revisit, but I wish their boba and tea were better. read more

Boba Guys - Tie Guan Yin Oolong ($5.90): 24oz Iced (+$1), Boba (+$0.60), Almond Jelly (+$0.65) - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I dropped by this Boba Guys location while I was in the area for some boba. I've been to Boba Guys a few times before, but not this specific one. It took the staff a bit of time to help us place our order, probably at least 5 minutes. The store interior itself was nice with a little bit of seating. Since it was hot outside, I went for the Strawberry Jasmine fresca with boba. They also helped me sign up for their reward program, and it took longer than I expected. I ended up receiving a free Red Velvet White Rabbit cookie. Supposedly, I was supposed to get the cookie and a 20% discount, but the discount didn't work. The drink was pretty good, and pretty refreshing as advertised. I could still taste the jasmine tea, and it wasn't overly sweet. The boba, on the other hand, was probably sweeter than the drink, and it had a chewier texture, although it wasn't too chewy. As for the cookie, it was alright, but it seemed like there was mostly dough and not much chocolate or white rabbit candy. I think there were only chunks in it, and it didn't feel like the white rabbit candy added much to the cookie. read more

Boba Guys - Strawberry Jasmine fresca - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Every time I come home I have to get my Boba Guys fix! Half a year later and I finally did. This was my second time visiting the Boba Guys NOPA location. My friend and I placed our orders on their online ordering system 10 minutes before they closed. Although the estimated time for our drinks was five minutes, I got an email confirmation saying my drink was ready two minutes after placing my order! My friend and I both ordered the Strawberry Matcha Latte. I got mine with almond milk and boba. The Strawberry Matcha Latte is my favorite and a Boba Guys classic. It's sweet, refreshing, and the silky strawberry purée pairs well with the smooth matcha. For getting my drink 10 minutes before closing, the boba was still chewy and fresh--not hard, thankfully. Service was decent. I felt bad coming in right before closing but the worker was helpful. He gave me my pick up order and provided me with a takeout container. Parking in the area is a hassle. Nonetheless, I'm a loyal customer and a huge fan of their drinks. read more

Boba Guys - Strawberry Matcha Latte with Boba (Almond Milk) - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Only reviewing the sapin sapin boba. I was not a fan. I felt like the entire drink was sipping the syrup from the jackfruit can. It was too overwhelming. I didn't taste any ube at all. I felt like that was just a smear on the cup, which is fine, but I guess I expected there would be more of it than just that. I was underwhelmed despite not having any expectation. It made me think how I would spin off a sapin sapin as a drink and I couldn't come up with an idea. I'd say this was more of a jackfruit drink in coconut milk, with heavy jackfruit syrup mixed in. Ambiance wise, the place was clean and the staff was nice. I just wouldn't recommend the actual sapin sapin drink to anyone. read more

This location isn't very different from their other locations. I ordered the strawberry matcha latte with oat milk (but forgot to change the sweetness level), so it was much sweeter than I expected (or wanted) but that was my own fault. read more

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Honestly not all that hype. I was kinda let down. I got the ube latte and it was powdery. The boba was nice and chewy though! Maybe I just got a bad drink. But I wasn't that impressed. read more

Boba Guys - Ube latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm a self proclaimed Boba snob because I'm super picky about Boba. Who wants hard or nasty Boba balls- no thanks! Boba Guys does things right, every single time, regardless of the location in the city. While I miss the Sunday food at the Fillmore location and the Asian Art museum, the Boba drinks will always keep me loyal. My go- to is the Dirty Horchata- I can't get enough of this perfect horchata with espresso and Boba (although I loved it better when they sourced their espresso from Andytown- just saying). I also really miss the Machata (matcha and horchata) that they don't have on the menu anymore. I'm not sure if it's something they can make since I usually order online for pickup. The seasonal drinks are alway fun to try. No matter the location expect a line and a wait, which is why ordering ahead online is pretty awesome. Quality Boba, quality teas and drinks- ALWAYS! read more

Boba Guys - Dirty Horchata - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

A nice Boba Guys location to visit. They have a cute indoor seating area (with outlets) and the service is very friendly. Also nearby is Alamo Square so you can bring your drink on a little walk to get your steps or fresh air in. The drink was tasty, no complaints there. Great to check out if you're in the area. read more

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Boba Guys has many spots around SF. I visited today and the menu was different and interesting, but more pricey than usual. I had a strawberry matcha with chia seeds(almost $7). It was alright. The matcha wasn't sweet. This Boba Guys is on Divisadero. read more

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It's okay boba teas. I normally come here only if I'm already in the area for something else. Recently came by because I had some errands to run in this stretch of town, so I came in for some tea. read more

Boba Guys - Signage - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I got the strawberry Matcha Latte since this is their most popular drink. It used to be a bomb when it first came out because it's such a creative drink. But with all the boba shops opening in the bay, i feel like Boba guys is kind of average . The drink is ok itself, it's just doesn't give me the impression like "this is so good, i want more of it". I wish there is more Matcha flavor. I might not get it again for a long time lol read more

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

Yes, this is a tasty beverage. Boba Guys truly take tea to the next level. For sure. The matcha latte with strawberry bottom is remarkable. Never had anything like it. The stealthy caffeine buzz I get from this latte is smooth and doesn't jolt you like coffee. It's a sweet iced latte even though it's main ingredient is matcha. They layer the latte ingredients so you're left with a pretty green and pink drink to carry around. Love the strawberry jasmine iced tea. Best on a hot summer day. If you like strawberries you'll love this. The caffeinated jasmine tea is delicate and nice on the tongue while the fresh strawberry purée leaves you with a bright bite and relaxing vibe. I'm not into boba so I always get mine without. It's a texture thing. I'd give five stars but it's just soooo dang expensive! read more

Boba Guys - Matcha latte with almond milk - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I want to sincerely apologize for my last review. It was a huge mistake. I was losing my mind. Please forgive me. I am so sorry. This place is truly amazing and extraordinary. The service is superb. Everyone is nice and welcoming and friendly and kind. Very loving people. Thank you. I love you so much all of you. Have a beautiful day. read more

I've been to other boba guys at other locations in the past. This place is slightly small. I got Strawberry matcha latte with tapioca boba and almond milk instead of regular milk. I got the small which cost about $5 and an extra $0.50 cent for the tapioca boba Tapioca boba is soft. The drink itself was not super sweet which is good. When you first get the drink, it comes in 3 different colors: red, green, and white but you have to mix the 3 colors before you drink it. To me, can't really taste the strawberry flavor...more matcha and milk but it was still good. I thought they made the drink fairly quick read more

Boba Guys - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'd share my boba with you. Uh, like NEVER. Those who know me have the common sense not to ask for a taste of my drink. As the oldest of four, I grew up sharing everything with my siblings, so I draw the line when it comes to boba. SERIOUS. Top quality loose leaf teas from Tea People, those grade A balls that are perfectly chewy, customizable drinks according to your sweetness, dairy preferences, etc. What more could a Boba Guys' fan girl want?! Personally, this is my favorite Boba Guys location. It's less crowded than Union Square and Fillmore locations, the staff here seem less stressed, drinks always come fast and never get my order wrong. There's few tables to host a couple of people and bar seating if you want to just browse on your phone while you sip your drink. And the whole DivCo neighborhood is popping with hot restaurants and cute boutiques, plus Alamo Square is a short stroll away. Now that you know the lines here are more bearable, you can thank me now. Because, that's the only thing I'll share with you. read more

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Boba Guys Ratings: 4.5/5 Food: 4.75/5 - I got my boyfriend a drink from Boba Guys mainly because I was craving boba, but didn't want to drink the whole thing. I got Thai tea with pearls. The Chai tea has a burnt and smoky flavor with a good amount of sweetness, really refreshing. I asked for 50% sugar level with less ice. Their boba is always chewy and delish, not hard and firm with a great texture. Boba Guys always have high-quality tea and their ingredients are fresh, probably the only boba chain that consistently makes delicious drinks. Ambiance: 4.25/5 - Cute little boba shops located on Divisadero with plenty of stores and restaurants surrounding it. Boba Guys has a consistent interior design and layout at all of their locations. Inside is mainly white with minimal designs with a fresh modern look and causal vibe. Love their merchandise and menu is easy to understand and interpret. They got a ton of unique drinks and very customizable as well. Currently no indoor seatings available, only take-out. Price: 4.25/5 - I got the regular size drink (16 fl oz) for $4.75 and $0.65 for the boba. The total came up to be around $6 after tax. It is a reasonable price for some delicious boba in the area, especially ones with high-quality tea and boba quality. Service: 4.75/5 - Amazing customer service with great attitudes and super helpful with providing me with recommendations. My first time trying out the Chai Tea, and I was hesitant that I won't like it, but the staff was kind enough to reassure me and told me that I can switch to something else if I don't like it. Super considerate and top-notch service, and they have not let me down yet. BLUF: Been to Boba Guys many many times, and would always come in a heartbreak. I recommend their Jasmine Milk Tea and Ube Latte drinks too. If you are a BOBA lover like me, then you must try out this place. Literally one of my favorite boba place in SF and the Bay Area. read more

Boba Guys - Chai Tea w/ Boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm from LA and we've got pretty good boba. Wanted to try this place because it seems like a popular spot in the bay. I fit the black tea with oat milk and boba at 50% sweetness. I think they may have messed up my order with my friends and given me 25% sweetness because mine was not sweet at all. I'd be willing to give it another shot but not super impressed. read more

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This stretch of Divis is the latest block to begin gentrifying in earnest. It began 12-15 years ago with fan favorite and accolade rich Little Star Pizza and the expansion of Green Earth Natural Foods. Along with instantly popular Che Fico!, Boba Guys arrived last year and since then it's been ringing up business especially on sunny days with a line out the door when it's hot. As a small surprise, I picked up the iced strawberry jasmine milk tea with boba for someone smaller and I had the iced milk jasmine tea with boba. Being new to bubble teas I could relate to other Yelpers that the boba didn't have the chew I was hoping for. The boba also began melting in the tea and became less chewy. Still, their initial toothsome tapioca goodness was delicious with a molasses/chocolate flavor that contrasted nicely in texture to the iced tea drinks. Service was pleasant and speedy and the space looked über clean and inviting. Try to come on a weekday because weekends have a line out the door. read more

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