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Before it was Catch 22 with its creative vibe and walls made up of collaged pieces of wood mixed with modern illustrations from local artists, it was the small boba space of Cafe Paradiso and even before that, it was Relaxstation during my college heyday and a frequent stop for Bruins and Trojans alike.

MS and I were one of the first to greet the new, young, hip owner last year who gave us some delicious packets of instant milk tea and two huge stainless steel pots as he was cleaning out the kitchen behind the cash register. We’ve always been fans of this little boba shop, have played a game of Scrabble in Español there, and like to get our shaved ice treats here.

This milky cup of sweetness is heavenly on a hot summer day with thinly shaved ice, a dollup of both regular and condensed milk to give it its creaminess, and your choice of a number of toppings. I like the Mango Jelly that’s shaped into soft tiny stars. When you mix it together, it’s absolutely delicious. You’ll be thirsting for more once you’re at the bottom.

Catch 22 serving boba, shaved ice, tea
with free internet, board game playing, and video game action
street: 11301 w. olympic blvd. #103 los angeles, ca 90064
lot, metered, and street parking
off of Sawtelle but part of the Olympic Collection plaza

By Kristy (see more of her posts). A native of the city, kristy loves to discover new sites, new eateries, new things to do in her online journal of finding the best of la.