Bubble Boba

First time trying this spot…read more I ordered a vanilla latte: 8/10 Staff were friendly.

Cute local coffee shop that I personally love for their coconut chamomile tea, vegan breakfast…read moresandwich, free wifi, charging outlets, and their love of dogs! The employees have always been helpful and sweet when I'm there and the decor and merch are reallyyy cute. It's walking distance for me and that makes it even more appealing. Fantastic place to get some work done and just spend a little time out of the house.

Vanilla latte and breakfast burrito

Horchata Shakerato. 5/5

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Chitchat Coffee + Matcha

4.2(546 reviews)

1.7 mi•Sawtelle

Decent matcha! The matcha is more liquidy though and the sweetness is on the milder/ balanced side…read more I don't mind! But it's not a super strong and rich matcha taste. The spinach and feta danish was delicious! I will be thinking about it and coming back for it soon. They also have $15 breakfast burritos if you want food. Service was quick and the employees were friendly. There are maybe like 8 small tables. Most of the seating is in the patio. There is a little bit of seating inside.

Sawtelle is full of cool restaurants and shops and ChitChat fits right in…read more We were waiting for a few stores to open, so we wandered down the street away from the main stretch and found ChitChat. Worth the short trek. It was a cold Sunday morning, but the place was busy with families, Gen Z'ers, young couples and lots of dogs. Out front, two girlfriends were hanging out with their matchas deep in gossip and clearly enjoying the morning. The matcha seemed popular, but I needed something hot. I appreciated that their drink menu had some personality, because a lot of coffee/matcha spots feel like they're copying from the same boring menu. I got the sea salt mocha and it was delicious. Smooth, chocolatey and just salty enough. My wife got some type of cereal milk latte, which sounded epic but was apparently just mid. Still, we didn't regret the walk. ChitChat is a cool little Sawtelle stop with good drinks, good energy and plenty of dog-friendly vibes. Pro tip: Afterwards, swing-by Yamaguchi Bonsai Nursery kitty-corner from the coffee shop. The bonsai garden is insane.

Chit chat at Chit Chat

Iced Strawberry Macadamia Milk Matcha Latte

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Matcha Latte

Coffee Tomo

4.0(1k reviews)

1.6 mi•Sawtelle

I absolutely adore this place and have been going nearly everyday for about a year. The service is…read morewonderful and it's easily the best coffee in Sawtelle. However, recently they've been playing AI generated music and it's very disappointing to hear. I would much rather hear one song on loop over and over again, than a playlist of AI slop. This coffee shop is so warm and cozy but the change in music really takes away from the space and makes me not want to come in. If you're cutting corners with AI, where else are you cutting it short? I hope this is something that changes because it is my favorite cup of coffee in town!

Disappointing end to 15 years of loyalty…read more I have been a loyal customer of Coffee Tomo since 2011, frequently recommending it to friends. Sadly, that ends today. Over the last couple of years, the charm of this café has faded, culminating in a truly awful experience this morning. The solo staff member working today was incredibly discourteous. Because I had my leashed dog with me, she practically threw me out of the store. While she pointed to the "no dogs allowed" sign, I explained that I was only inside to order and planned to sit outside, something I have done on countless previous visits. After being forced to wait outside, my drink was left sitting on the counter for several minutes. The barista never bothered to let me know it was ready, despite the café being slow. To make matters worse, the beverage was poorly made, with coffee spilled all over the saucer. This isn't the first time I've experienced bad service here, but it will definitely be the last.

Recommending Tomo Latte (X3) to friends

Latte and Americano

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Sipp Coffee House

4.3(130 reviews)

2.6 mi•Westwood

Such a cute cafe! My friend and I came this morning (Saturday) at 9am and it was already pretty…read morebusy! The owner/staff members are so nice. The Persian breakfast is excellent and very spot on to what my family and I grew up eating. A lot of menu items were Persian fusion too. I can't wait to come back and try more. Street parking is plenty. Prime location!

Very cute cafe. Cake choice was very unique and flavorful. It was good. Good coffee choice. Cute…read morecozy looking cafe. Staff was very nice too. WiFi available, Note : no restroom.

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Yogurt bowl

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Saffron Latte

7 Miles Tea Lab

4.5(322 reviews)

1.6 mi•Sawtelle

Drinks are good, not overly sweet or too bland. Very fast service and attentive, nice employees. I…read morelike the ube coconut milk! (:

My family's and my favorite boba spot in LA! I couldn't be much happier to enjoy boba here!read more

Clean & modern interior. 2 kiosks available to order! @yuminthecity

MANGO PASSION FRUIT TEA SMASHED LIME EARL GREY

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Malou Coffee

4.1(161 reviews)

2.4 mi•Brentwood

Amazing, spectacular, and delicious are the three words that immediately come to mind…read more I had a meeting nearby, so my wife, my son, and I decided to stop in for breakfast. The drinks were very good and exactly what you'd expect from a quality café. But the food presentation--wow! It completely exceeded my expectations. We ordered the avocado toast, the breakfast burrito, and the egg on brioche. Every dish was beautifully plated, garnished with edible flowers, and served with a fresh, delicious salad. I honestly wasn't expecting this level of presentation from a café. The portions were generous as well, leaving us completely satisfied. I also tried one of their pastries that reminded me of a cinnamon roll. It was enjoyable, though as a professional baker and pastry chef, I felt the pastries were the one area with room for improvement. In my opinion, they seemed to prioritize elegance and originality over achieving the best texture and flavor. Even so, they were still good, and I appreciated the creativity. Overall, this was an outstanding breakfast experience. Beautiful presentation, delicious food, generous portions, and a welcoming atmosphere. I would gladly return.

I wanted to try the viral Malou Coffee but unfortunately, I found it quite mid and underwhelming. I…read moretried their famous Okinawa cold foam matcha. Matcha was unsweetened underneath the cold foam, which I do not like, and the Okinawa cold foam has too subtle flavor. Like others have said, the cold foam kind of tastes like nothing. There might be very subtle nutty chocolatey flavor but it's so subtle I can't really tell. I also tried a coffee to see if it would be better. The butterscotch latte was ok but also not sweet enough. I could taste the butterscotch flavor though. In terms of atmosphere, it was a small space with outdoor seating only. There was a line when I went but I waited about 20 minutes to order and receive my drinks. The staff were not overly friendly, just doing their jobs. It is very difficult to find parking and it's a very crowded area. Overall not worth $16.50 for two tiny drinks.

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Okinawa matcha

Dialog Cafe - Equinox SCLA

4.3(59 reviews)

2.0 mi•Sawtelle

This Chicken Caesar Wrap.. MY GOD. It is the BEST CCW I've ever eaten, and I thought nothing could…read morebeat Milano market in NYC. WOW. I've ordered it twice, both on uber eats so it was delivery (so unsure what in store vibe is as I haven't been in person). I can say, both times, the wrap has been F****G sensational. The second time I got my cousin to try it with me, and she said it was the single best thing she's ever eaten. I am not a troll reviewer and I've only ever given one other 5* review... and I'm a HARSH critic, but this is without doubt deserving of the 5 stars. Just look the cross section. Dialog cafe, you are a hidden gem.

I ordered the Caesar chicken wrap, iced lavender latte, and their chocolate chip salted cookie. I…read morefelt like the Caesar chicken wrap wasn't really hitting the spot. It felt a little overhyped. I can't really put my finger on what was missing, but it felt overly sauced. The cookie, though, was actually really good. It was buttery with a good hint of saltiness and sweetness. Definitely a great combination and probably one of the top three cookies I've had. I wasn't a fan of the muffin, it was very dry and was too sweet for my liking. The coffee was really good too. It had a nice balance of lavender, and you could still really taste the coffee.

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Dialog Cafe - Equinox SCLA - ColourPop Strawberry Kiss: Strawberry, Banana, Avocado, Dates, Dragonfruit, Almond Milk, Collagen Peptides, Whey Protein, Coconut Cream, Map

ColourPop Strawberry Kiss: Strawberry, Banana, Avocado, Dates, Dragonfruit, Almond Milk, Collagen Peptides, Whey Protein, Coconut Cream, Map

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ColourPop Strawberry Kiss Smoothie

Goodboybob Coffee Roasters

4.1(449 reviews)

1.3 mi

Wonderful place! I really enjoyed the coffee and the vibe here. Definitely recommend.read more

EVER SEE A "SANDWICH BOARD" SENDING YOU TO HEAVEN??? When…read morethey said Goodboybob they should'a said GREAT! This placed is tucked away for the cognoscenti only betrayed by a sidewalk announcement "telling you where to go!" But not THAT PLACE! This place has got some amazing coffee, great burritos, resymade sandwiches and overnight oats and VINO, Kombucha and any beverage you can want. Their baristas are "sur catégorie" and the food is so good you might dream about it. THIS IS THE ONLY RESTAURANT I ALWAYS TIP 20% or MORE! THIS PLACE IS MADE BY MINDFUL TEAM AND THEY ARE AWESOME!

Guava lava matcha

Guava matcha

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Chapati and matcha latte

Espressoteric Coffee

4.2(159 reviews)

2.7 mi•Westwood

I loved the vibe in this place. The decor is beautiful and it's a quiet clean place to study. I got…read morea to go order, the coffee was excellent - the cookie butter latte was the perfect amount of sweet and the chai latte was heavily spiced and flavorful. Service was maybe not the friendliest, but I liked the coffee and the shop itself enough that it wasn't too big of a deal. I look forward to coming here again and staying for a while.

My experience at this cafe was very strange - when friends and I walked in on a Saturday afternoon,…read morethere were many students around but it was dead silent inside. No music or chatter at all. Upon ordering, about half of the items on the menu were not available. My friend ordered a chai, which came as purely as a steeped tea and without milk, which was fair but also somewhat unexpected. The drinks were ok. Not sure if this is the usual environment or maybe we visited on an off day.

Menu as of July 2025

Rosella tea, iced macchiato, iced chai

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Teaspoon Sawtelle

4.0(270 reviews)

1.6 mi•Sawtelle

Teaspoon is a boba place with a variety of boba drinks that I really love. Their shop smells…read moreamazing, just like how I would imagine a boba shop. They don't have too many tables but they allow customers to use their shop as a study area/work with charging ports available for customers. I personally don't use this area at all, mostly because it can be busy sometimes. I usually order the milk tea drink with boba in it and matcha foam. Another reason why I love this place is how customizable their drinks are. They allow you to add ube, matcha, or other foam options they offer to any of your drinks and they have a variety of boba to choose from. Overall, a great boba shop with a variety of drinks and options. I go here at least 3 times a month.

This is one of my favorite Boba tea shops in Los Angeles. One small snafu on the most recent visit…read more- I ordered online and waited in the shop. They made the drinks but kept them behind the counter without calling the order aloud... finally went to check and found them there - so approach and ask for your drinks. Ordered the Black Sugar Assam - flavor was smooth, it was surprisingly sweet but not overly so (this drink has no sugar level to adjust). Boba were cooked just right and had great chew. I ordered it with less ice as my usual. Also ordered for a friend and didn't realize her drink came without boba so be sure to double check the menu as you order so you get toppings (or not) as you wish. FYI - they have a rewards program, join earn points, and get a birthday drink (discount) too! There's a small seating area inside, quiet music playing, and people working/studying (with a sign to use your indoor voice). Vibe is quiet and chill.

Summer Stardust

Honeycomb Banana Milk

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Honeycomb Banana Latte

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Sina M.

Elite 26

126

2 years ago

Bubble Boba Café in Santa Monica is a delightful spot with a great variety of options that cater to all tastes. We tried the strawberry matcha and mango tea; the strawberry matcha was excellent with a distinct strawberry flavor, while the mango tea was light and refreshing. You can choose between black and green tea for the fruit teas, and my black tea choice was great. The café has a small interior with limited seating, but its charming decorations and welcoming design make it cozy. The staff is incredibly friendly and approachable, adding to the positive experience. Despite the limited seating, the separate order tablet speeds up service, making it convenient for a drink on the go. Overall, I love this cute little boba shop and definitely recommend it. read more

Carlo G.

Elite 26 All-Star

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1 year ago

I stumbled upon this boba shop near my workplace in Santa Monica and it wasn't the greatest. I got the brown sugar creme brûlée drink and the flavor was good, but I wish it was more custardy. I wasn't a fan of the boba pearls though. They were very chewy and I hated the big clumps of boba which made it hard to drink since it wouldn't go up the straw. That just lets me know that the boba wasn't prepared with the most care. The staff member serving me also wasn't very friendly and even seemed annoyed that I walked in and was ordering. Overall, not the best experience here and I probably wouldn't come back. read more

Pam H.

8 years ago

This unprofessional employee stares in a really uncomfortable jealous, prejudice way. My 3rd x here, she says something about me in Korean; her cowker laughs; she avoid taking my money so another worker comes over to ring me up. Misogynistic, sad girls reenforce their insecurities w/ ugly behavior. Maybe it makes them fell better. Management really needs to get someone who's not so insecure and more professional. I always remember this girl bc we go to the same school. I paid $6 for 3 lovely macaroons and really sad customer service. Raise your standards! read more

Char T.

9 years ago

Awesome boba. Had the house milk tea (their number one seller) with boba and it was delicious. Boba was soft and chewy, tasted fresh. Also tried my friend's mojito (she mixed the grapefruit mango kiwi flavors together) and it was amazing! Still drooling over that one. Plus the staff member Joey was very nice. He let us sample various ice cream flavors, the house milk tea, and even the boba itself! This place was a great little find! read more

Michael W.

10 years ago

Don't know why this place doesn't have better reviews. Live bobba! Love bobba! Can't go wrong with bobba! Get down here and try this place, it rocks! Have tried a few different bobba places and this place holds up to the bobba tea name. I recommend it read more

Gracie B.

9 years ago

Small spot without parking. The tapioca pearls were pretty good. But very slow at night because only one person is working. I come here to take some ice-creams. Not fond of their boba. read more

Dayana M.

11 years ago

I ordered the blended Thai Tea Boba drink. The Thai Tea was a bit too sugary for my taste, but the boba was good. I will be returning to try some of the other drinks and pastries. read more

Hatoom M.

14 years ago

This place is awesome and they have one of those punch cards where you get a free one after a certain number of visits. I love those

Vonpato D.

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356

14 years ago

Like the place, have more tea options and has shave ice !!

Ashley R.

114

14 years ago

The boba was delicious but the tea wasn't my fav.

Abby H.

5 years ago

amazing milk tea !! their service was so good !

Stella J.

11 years ago

Delicious. Nice people

Brett G.

11 years ago

good!

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