Boba Guys Costa Mesa — Restaurant in Costa Mesa

Food: 5/5 Service and Setting: 3/5 Value: 2/5

Say what you want about Boba Guys, but to me it is a staple in the S-tier boba game. Located in The Camp, Boba Guys is nested in the edge of the mall surrounded by foliage. The natural patio vibe they are going for makes the space feel fresh. Be warned, sometimes there is no cashier at the register so you will need to flag someone down at the checkout window. Though pricey, it truly is worth it.

Strawberry Matcha Latte: 5/5 Probably the most basic item on their menu, the Strawberry Matcha Latte is perfection. Perfectly sweet, this drink is SMOOTH. I don’t know how they do it, but drinking this feels like you’re getting it pumped directly into you via IV. Not too thick, not too thin, rounded out flavors of matcha and strawberry make this a masterclass for a what a well made drink should taste and feel like. The boba here is also excellent and has that fresh boba softness with the chew you get from pre-made boba. Definitely in my top 5 drinks,...

I've been to other Boba Guys in California specifically the one in San Francisco, Long Beach, And when they had one in Berkeley as a pop up in the early beginnings. It's in the same area as the lab of Costa Mesa so the aesthetic is like hipster. I was looking for another place that served matcha and I remember that this place opened in Orange County. I happened to get strawberry matcha and the mango matcha latte. I would say strawberry matcha is pretty standard. Mango matcha latte was pretty good! What I didn't like so much was that we had to order from the kiosk and I would have preferred ordering from an actual person. Also there were a ton of teenagers that were trying to order from the kiosk and didn't know what they were doing and no one was helping them. I guess it's getting more of a chain feeling, but feel free to check it out if you're in the mood for mid-tier boba. Like everything is freshly made, but I think is more catered to an American audience versus Asian...

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...