Heirloom leaves & organic milk are used at this casual cafe pouring boba milk teas, coffee & more.
At a glance
#2 of 4 Bubble tea stores in San FranciscoLocalGuideWorld score: 4.50
Rating breakdown
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5 ★65%
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4 ★23%
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3 ★6%
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2 ★1%
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1 ★3%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Boba Guys Hayes Valley?
- Boba Guys Hayes Valley is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 801 reviews.
- How does Boba Guys Hayes Valley rank in San Francisco?
- Boba Guys Hayes Valley is #2 of 4 Bubble tea stores in San Francisco by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Boba Guys Hayes Valley located?
- 8 Octavia St UNIT 308, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States — 0.5 km from the center of San Francisco.
- How can I contact Boba Guys Hayes Valley?
- Website: bobaguys.com
This store is one of my go 2 places for boba and one of the best boba guys stores out there in the bay area. Parking is fairly rough however with only a few spaces and double park spaces. I usually walk here with friends as it’s super accessible and close to public transport. Drinks though are hella good. The boba is always chewy and their matcha is the highest grade matcha. I am going to be back trying more of their drinks. So far I’ve tried all of their matchas and the hojicha and it’s a 5/5. They do also have the peppermint matcha going on right now and my friends say it’s superb. The bad things though is that they don’t have actual food and they only have snacks. Kinda expected though because it’s a boba shop and they focus on making quality tea and boba. The vibe is really cool for studying and spending long hours.
Revisited Boba Guys in Hayes Valley and here's my take on the boba shop:
- Love the atmosphere here. Tall building with many windows for natural light. Staff has decorated the windows with cute plants and holiday themes.
- Many seating options for individual and group studies, bar-style countertops, and even backyard patio sofa.
- Restroom is clean and spacious. Parking is a bit tough around here but theres often times 1 or 2 spots of parking right in front.
- Got the Strawberry Matcha Latte with oat milk, still tastes amazing like 3 years ago.
- Tried the new Hojicha Banana, has some nice toasty notes but I still prefer the sweet Korean Banana Milk.
Overall nice experience!
- Love the atmosphere here. Tall building with many windows for natural light. Staff has decorated the windows with cute plants and holiday themes.
- Many seating options for individual and group studies, bar-style countertops, and even backyard patio sofa.
- Restroom is clean and spacious. Parking is a bit tough around here but theres often times 1 or 2 spots of parking right in front.
- Got the Strawberry Matcha Latte with oat milk, still tastes amazing like 3 years ago.
- Tried the new Hojicha Banana, has some nice toasty notes but I still prefer the sweet Korean Banana Milk.
Overall nice experience!
I visited Boba Guys for the first time yesterday and was thrown back a bit at how good it was. I had Hojicha Banana Milk, Mike’s Hot Honey Coffee Cloud, and a Pandan Caramel Latte. Today a cold brew and a Sesame Latte.
I appreciate the non-dairy options and flavor choices.
Drinks were all delicious! The staff were so nice and friendly! (sorry I didn’t catch your names)
I appreciate the non-dairy options and flavor choices.
Drinks were all delicious! The staff were so nice and friendly! (sorry I didn’t catch your names)
Love the horchata from here. If you show up within the first 30 minutes of the store opening, they don’t have any boba.
The pearls from boba guys are outstanding. I make sure to visit each time I come to San Francisco. They got rid of some of my favorite drinks, and no longer had green tea Which is why it’s no longer my favorite.
Went there on a Saturday around 11:15 am and ordered a Tie Guan Yin Oolong milk tea. The milk tea look interesting white color, but it does have some flavor of the tea. Ordered 50% sweetness, but taste a little more sweet than that. Had banana milk from them years ago and it was really good. May come back and try the HK style MT and Korean Banana Milk again in the future.
Classic classic classic! I always order the classic milk tea boba to determine whether the place is worth it or not. Despite the hype and consistent queue out the door, it is tasty taste indeed. Curious to try the HK milk tea next time.
Atrocious lines during peak hours usually keep me away, but on the rare occasion when no one is there, it's worth a stop to satisfy one's milk tea and boba craving. Lots of good choices for tea, and you can adjust sweetness and milk type and whether or not you want boba at all. The bobaristas (lol) are very nice people and the space, when not packed, is good for conversations with friends.
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