The Boba Guys

This San Francisco-based chain with locations in Culver City and Historic Filipinotown has garnered a cult following on both coasts, though a series of recent workplace scandals has plunged the business into crisis mode. Still, their signature speciality teas, notably the Hong Kong milk tea, jasmine green milk tea and strawberry matcha latte, are still some of the tastiest drinks you’ll find anywhere in L.A. Like other artisan boba shops, Boba Guys uses loose-leaf tea, fresh fruit and premium organic milk (though the lactose-intolerant or dairy-averse can opt for oat or almond milk as well).