Volcano Tea House

The line for Sawtelle's oldest boba shop often snakes out the door, but fear not: the queue moves quickly, giving you plenty of time to choose. Personally we recommend the time-tested combo of a good ol' fashioned milk tea with a side of Taiwanese popcorn chicken. Chewy, with a pleasant toffee-like aftertaste, the drinks here might not be the most artificial flavor-free, but they sure are delicious. Take your drinks to-go and wander down Sawtelle to work up the appetite for a second dinner. Plus, unlike most boba shops, it's open relatively late, making it the perfect place to sate your sweet tooth well past regular hours.