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My mom tried an açaí bowl for the first time, and she absolutely loved it! She described it as…read moresweet, sour, chewy, and cold, with a comforting feeling that went all the way from her mouth down to her throat and tummy. It was also filling, which she really liked! The shop is small, and there's construction going on outside due to building renovations, but it doesn't seem to affect business at all. People were constantly coming in and out! Despite having only two staff members working, the team worked really well together, and the line moved pretty quickly. Compared with the other location in the same chain, I think this location does a much better job of maintaining the açaí's temperature and texture. As you can see in my photos, even on a hot day, I could slowly enjoy my bowl without the açaí melting into a watery mess. It stayed thick and almost sorbet-like, which is exactly how I like it! I also love that the fruit comes in nice, big pieces instead of tiny, finely chopped bits that almost look like baby food at the other location. The texture and toppings really make a difference! Overall, we loved everything here. Definitely coming back more often! :)

I'm so impressed with Palmetto Superfoods especially now that I've seen the set up…read more The freshness of the fruits and other ingredients like coconut, açaí, crunchy granola, chia seeds and peanut butter. You can choose from many ingredients and each bowl is assembled fresh to order. You order on an iPad which takes a minute to choose from all the possible ingredients, the size of the bowl or choose from a preset combination, pay and then wait for your bowl (or smoothie) to be assembled. My best advice is to order in advance because two people hustled with pick up orders, walk ins and online orders. I waited about 25 minutes after adding two custom bowls to the TGTG order that sent me in. Every surface of the small store was immaculate. I looked around and wondered how intense the set up each morning would be, dicing and slicing strawberries, kiwi, mango etc. Palmetto Superfoods is a complex operation and the bowls were (chef's kiss) delicious.

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Judahlicious

3.7(905 reviews)

1.7 mi•Outer Sunset

Great little vegan spot near Ocean Beach that serves chili, finger foods, açaí bowls and healthy…read moredrinks! Friendly service and has a clean restroom in the back. Some indoor seats are available but could get crowded on weekends. We had an açaí and a smoothie - less sweet than other places.

Fresh, flavorful, and wonderfully plant-based! I ordered the raw vegan taco, which comes wrapped in…read morea crisp green collard leaf shell and is packed with fresh onions and other wholesome ingredients. True to raw vegan style, it tasted fantastic--if you follow a raw diet, you are definitely going to love this. The service was exceptionally warm and welcoming, and they even have free stickers at the cash register (I'm already looking forward to putting mine in my journal!). The ambiance is comforting and cozy, and water is available as self-service. My friend also ordered a raw vegan dish, and it looked vibrant and packed with flavor. Since I stopped by close to closing time, my order was packed up in an eco-friendly to-go box, which I appreciated. Parking was also a breeze to find on a Sunday. Highly recommend this spot if you are looking for a quick, casual, and healthy bite to eat!

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Sweet Mango Dessert & Cafe

3.9(274 reviews)

0.5 mi•Inner Richmond

every major metropolitan city must have a mango dedicated dessert shop, I don't make the rules…read more mango mochi hit the exact craving I was having, popcorn chicken was solid. I wish I was in high school again so I could re live the experience of coming to a shop like this after school and getting a sweet before going home. v excited to try some of the sundaes when I come back

In years past, there was a better than good chance that my friends and I would cap off our nights…read moreout at one of the many Asian dessert cafes that were sprinkled all over the Richmond District. Sadly, a bunch of those spots have come and gone, but quite a few are still around. Or, in the case of Sweet Mango, replace one of those original dessert shops, but still offer up almost the exact same menu that their predecessor did! Now, regardless of whether or not they're owned by the same folks as the popular Creations Dessert House that used to call this place home, it doesn't change the fact that Sweet Mango is pretty solid in its own right. Inside, this place is relaxed and can easily accommodate larger groups, unlike other dessert spots out there. Similarly, the menu is pretty extensive as well, featuring a ton of HK desserts (sago, glutinous rice balls, bird's nest, etc.) including many mango centric ones, crepes, HK toast, drinks, snacks, instant noodles, sandwiches, and even rice and spaghetti plates that come with the likes of black pepper chicken steak, curry pork chop, and more. -- (#710) GLUTINOUS RICE BALL WITH CRUSHED PEANUTS One of my favorite things here, as it has been one of my go-to desserts here. The glutinous balls always have a nice chew to them and I really like how well the peanuts complement it, both in terms of taste and texture. -- (#25) GLUTINOUS RICE BALLS, MANGO JUICE, MANGO ICE CREAM, AND MIXED FRUITS Another one of my go-to desserts, especially when I want something cold and fresh. Understandably, the taste of fruits is a bit dependent on the season, but I love how the juice and ice cream reinforce the mango flavor in this. Plus, the glutinous balls have such a nice chew! -- (#52) POPCORN CHICKEN I hate that I gave in to my curiosity because this was not good. While it looked fine on the plate, everything about this missed the mark - the batter was chalky and dry and the chicken itself wasn't very juicy. Hard pass. -- (#101) BLACK PEPPER CHICKEN STEAK with Spaghetti Ehh...not terrible, but not that special either. While the portion size was fairly generous and the chicken itself had a nice crust on it, I didn't love the sauce, which was kind of thin and didn't really stick to the pasta. Although what I've had here, as a whole, has been a little uneven, it should be said there is also a theme to it. Based on what I've had, as well as what my friends have ordered, the desserts here (and HK snacks, to a degree) have generally been pretty good. As for their more savory dishes and fried snacks, they've been closer to just okay than anything special. Nothing wrong with that, though, especially given how this is more of a dessert cafe. Plus, true to their namesake, their mango desserts have always been pretty good! With there being fewer dessert cafes than there used to be, there obviously aren't as many options to choose from. However, even with that being the case, Sweet Mango is a pretty decent spot and it's not like their more savory offerings have been terrible (popcorn chicken aside). If nothing else, with the way this place doesn't get as busy as Kowloon or Naya, they're super convenient! THREE AND A HALF STARS rounded down. CASH ONLY.

#31 Mango Mochi

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Bird's Nest and Honey Jelly with mango and coconut

Golden Island Cafe

3.5(1.1k reviews)

1.8 mi•Outer Sunset

Haven't been here in years! I remember coming here when I was still in school. We came at 7:30 on a…read moreSunday night, and there was no wait. We were seated right away, and the server asked if we wanted water. We asked for hot tea instead. There were a total of 3 staff members working in the restaurant. One server was responsible for taking orders, bringing out food, and cleaning tables, so please be patient. The second staff member made desserts behind the cashier area, while the third worked in the kitchen. The place hasn't changed a bit since my last visit. It's still bright, and the tables are placed very close together. I understand that it's a small place and they want to fit in as many tables as possible. However, if you're looking for a place where you can chat quietly and comfortably, this is not the place for you. I felt like the desserts had gone downhill compared to before. I wanted to order the sweet tofu and black rice with coconut milk sago, but the server said they didn't have it and recommended getting the sweet tofu with black rice added. I followed the recommendation, but it wasn't good. The dessert was too watery, and the sweet tofu wasn't silky at all. The fries and wings were good, though! Despite the disappointing dessert, this place is still a good spot if you're looking for desserts, snacks, or a place to hang out and chat with friends. Parking can be a challenge at times, but if you circle around the block, you can usually find a spot.

Big fan of this place! Especially on a cold night, some warm Cantonese style dessert really hits…read morethe spot. Unfortunately some of the menu items are no longer available (and they haven't updated the menu to match yet) due to it not being economical to produce anymore. But what they do have is great, and not overly sweetened! Plus they use traditional Chinese ingredients some of which have healing properties for your body. I would take this any day over some of the Western overly sweetened junk that is out there these days.

Inside, and quite busy on a Sunday late afternoon

Sweet Tofu with Mixed Fruit and sago with mango

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Little Sweet

4.0(985 reviews)

1.3 mi•Inner Richmond

Yall love Honda civics and accords? Or what about that Camry or Corolla?…read more This place is just like them cars. The ol reliable. The drinks are good, consistent, and well worth the price. Real ingredients and good variety toppings. Solid!

Small boba spot in Inner Richmond. Two self-ordering kiosks inside that you order and pay at. Staff…read moremember in the back making the drinks and will call your name out when it's ready. - summer refresher - passion fruit, lime, yogurt, jasmine tea, agar boba - a bit more sour than I expected and I thought it would be a bit creamier with the yogurt. Agar boba was made really well though.

Real Fruit Watermelon Slush

Mango Sago

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Fresh fruits and Clover whole milk!

TJ Cups

4.1(382 reviews)

1.9 mi•Outer Sunset

Great service, passionate owner, hugeee drink (the large size)…read more Got the matcha ice cream float and the 1$ special for the passion fruit tea. There was a stamp card ! The matcha ice team float was huge and had a generous amount of matcha tasting perfectly sweet and slightly matcha bitter. Loved the drink and was shocked with the size! 10/10

Stopped in for a boba tea and decided to order a super classic Hong Kong style tea with boba. The…read moretea was super strong-the way it should be, and the boba was really nice in that they were soft and chewy and sweet in the best way possible. Service was efficient and the place itself has a warm, welcoming vibe. It's pretty much standing room only so be prepared to grab and go. Great spot if for your next boba tea fix!

Genmaicha Tea Salty Cheese Creama w/ boba

Dark Roasted Oolong Milk Tea with Grass Jelly

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Purple Kow

3.4(2.7k reviews)

0.8 mi•Outer Richmond

Probably not the highest quality boba in the whole world, but for the size? Worth it…read more I've been coming back to this place for a while and I really love their drink selection. The drinks come out pretty fast if there's not a ton of people and there's tables and a bathroom. I highly recommend their mango sticky rice oolong tea drink

It's been over a decade since I had purple kow and I wish I had let the past memory be a good…read morememory vs having my husband pick some Up for us to go form this spot as the drinks are not god. The D3; Carmel pudding with boba is way too sweet even though we had gotten 50% sugar, less Carmel and less jelly; still I could only have the initial sip and ended up throwing it away One of the staff members were coughing so much while making drinks that was also horrible My husband got their peppermint tea with chocolate pudding and he liked it; though it was too sweet for him as well Too bad at how this place had changed a decade later

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F5 with oatmilk

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Nice indoor area to relax and drink your tea and eat snacks. Too bad I'm always in a hurry or got my pup with us so I never stay inside.

Java Beach Cafe

3.9(1.3k reviews)

1.9 mi•Outer Sunset

Great coffee super tasty BLT cozy ocean side cafe. Piece of advice when you order do it on the…read moremachine rather than in person that way you can see all of the customization options and whether they cost extra money. So for my cappuccino, I could have three shots or four shots no price difference I could have whipped cream on top no added charge. And for my BLT they're about four kinds of bread. I really was so excited to get the Dutch crust it was delicious. It's super cozy when it's so cold out at Ocean Beach. This is such a nice place to stop in. They have ice cream cones too. I highly recommend this as a nice stop near Ocean Beach.

I got ice cream with butterscotch cream and was very disappointed. Over $8.00 is kinda crazy for a…read moresmall cup. Staff forgot to put butterscotch on my ice cream, and while my ice cream was melting, I had to wait an extra 5 minutes to have them put it on. Once I took the first bite, it just wasn't good because of how overly sweet the butterscotch was. The vanilla ice cream was ehhh, kinda grainy. Honestly I'm disappointed. I don't recommend grabbing ice cream here, not worth the effort or time. Better off going to one of the shops on Noriega. I'll try something else on the menu to give this place a second chance because the pastries look great and sandwiches too but won't be going out of my way any time soon.

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Scone and Butterscotch Latte

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Morning Vibes Cafe

4.2(39 reviews)

1.6 mi•Inner Sunset

Really cute, bright cafe in Inner Sunset! I came by after an appt nearby looking for an afternoon…read moresnack and ended up walking in after seeing the spacious cafe and tables inside. I was trying to get some work done too and it's the perfect place to stay for a bit. I was excited to see acai bowls on their menu and got a tropical bowl with a acai and passionfruit puree and mango, strawberry, banana, almond butter and chia seeds on top. The acai and passionfruit are in the sweeter side and I prefer my acai more tart but it was still a really nice refreshing sweet treat.

What a vibe here. Think bright colors pink and yellow. Think cheery. That's this place. I just now…read morerealized this place is related to Antigua Coffee. They seem to have a really large menu and good amount of seating. So maybe a good choice if you're not about trying to find a spot at Saint Frank. I haven't had their coffee, but did get one of their breads at the counter and it was good! The place overall is clean (including the restroom). Honestly, it's such a bright, happy vibe in here.

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Eggettes

3.8(643 reviews)

2.0 mi•Outer Sunset

My kids went with their schools on field trips here and they're obsessed! I took them myself this…read morepast weekend- the owner or man making the drinks and eggettes was very sweet and let us also try a sample of the fish curry balls. The eggettes were addicting and not overly sweet, the mango lychee drink was yummy, and the kids raved about the curry balls! Thank you for making our day!

I tried this place with my friend who recommended it over the weekend. I thought the store was…read moredecorated so cutely with egg themed everything, but when we entered, the staff acted as though they didn't want to help us. In the middle of ordering, the cashier just stopped working and made her employee take over while she did nothing. However, after our order was ready and we picked it up, several other customers came, and I heard her helping them in a friendly manner, so I'm confused as to why she was so rude and unpleasant to us when we didn't do anything except ask to order egg waffles. Anyhow, onto what we came for. I thought the egg waffles were alright, but they were really airy and lacked the slightly denser filling I prefer. I think 3/5 is fair rating for this place considering the quality and service, which could use improvement.

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Shelly W.

14 years ago

Omg! WTF!!! I reorder my drinks because there's no parking. So I go in to get my drinks and the fuckin bag is ripped. All my drinks are all over the place. So I toss the shit. Go back in & order the same thing but this time they give me coffee. WHAT THE FUCK! All the workers/owner are on their phone. No one was even in the store. So why can't they even get two orders right. They open at 7am I called at 11:30 and they don't even have anything ready for people to order. On top of everything their yelling in Vietnamese to the people in the back to hurry up. Two people came in after me while I was waiting and they looked at me like what's up with the service? Nothing's ready!? IF YOU CANT SERVICES RIGHT, YOU SHOULD NOT BE OPEN! I been waiting for this place to open for a long time. BUT NOW I KNOW WHY THEY PUSH BACK THEIR OPENING DATE, BECAUSE THEIR NOT READY!!! THERE IS NEVER A REASON A PAYING CUSTOMER SHOULD LEAVE UR BUSINESS UPSET OR MAD!!! ANYONE WHO OWN A BUSINESS OR WANTS TO OWN ONE SHOULD KNOW THAT!!! THIS IS SAN FRANCISCO NOT SAN JOSE!!! WHAT A WAST OF TIME & MONEY!!! WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT!!! read more

Terell S.

624

3 years ago

Delightful Avocado Smoothie, But Disappointing Waffle Rating: My experience at Bambu had its highs and lows. Ordering in advance was convenient, and the staff were friendly and accommodating. The wait time was reasonable, but parking was a bit challenging. I ordered an Avocado Smoothie with Boba and a Pandan waffle. The Avocado Smoothie was the star, with a perfect balance of flavors, not overly sweet, and a delightful avocado taste. The Boba pearls were a bit soft and sweet, so next time, I'll skip them. Unfortunately, the Pandan waffle was a disappointment. It was burnt and had a lingering taste of previous grease, making it dry and unappetizing. Overall, the avocado smoothie was the highlight, and I'll definitely return for another. #AvocadoSmoothie #Boba #PandanWaffle #MixedExperience read more

Elizabeth T.

14 years ago

This place is pretty unique to San Francisco, we don't really have places that just specialize in Vietnamese desserts. They have a range of milk tea, boba but they specialize in Che. The Che is here freshly made I usually come here for #1 and #6 which from what the employees say, these two seem to be the most popular. If you get to go, you can put the ice in a bag so it doesn't dilute your drink. I've come here a few times and the cashier are pretty nice and patient while trying to explain the drinks to you. I think reading the reviews, everyone has different tastes, but for me, the drinks are sweet enough. One piece of advice is if you are not drinking it straight away, have the ice separate. read more

Jason H.

14 years ago

I think for most Chinese people, these desserts are an acquired taste. Coconut juice is very popular but the coconut milk is definitely something that is not in our dietary consumption. I got the number 10 and aslo tried the basil seed and grass jelly, #2 and #3. The first two reminds me of chinese desserts but the last two are quite heavy desserts. They are all very sweet and filled with fresh ingredients. I think these drinks do satisfy your tastebuds and give you that overwhelming sense of being full. Not sure you can have too much of it. Service is good, we waited for around 10 minutes for our drinks but the employees were very apologetic. Definitely a place to try for yourself. read more

Lien L.

14 years ago

Don't mind waiting for this dessert anyday! People need to stop complaining about the line, it just means its that good! Staff is super friendly and apologizes when ordering! Love the coconut milk, creamy and sweet, love the big dome ice on top of my drink, looks super pretty and colorful, everything is $3.75 for a big cup of che, smoothie, mochas or milk tea, worth it! Found my new dessert place! Do phone orders and it will be ready when you get there, they always make sure their drink is to quality by asking if you want the ice seperate so you can eat it later. Staff always says thank you after you order! Love it! read more

Joanna N.

13 years ago

Third time here....totally recommend the number BU #1. Although it's almost always cold in the Richmond, I can always use a nice cold BU #1....coconut juice, longan, and basil seed. This time, I added red tapioca free of charge which is always nice. My friend tried the traditional 3 Color Bean Dessert and that was pretty good too if you're a sweet bean lover and want something a bit more sweet. The nice cashier recommend that I try the #10 as well. Maybe next time but for today, the BU #1 hit the spot, again. read more

Jenn C.

8 years ago

Another Richmond district review. This place is very consistent , here's what I like. Number 10 half sweet . Number 6 with extra jack fruit half sweet. The avocado smash with no boba and add pandas jelly. The avocado smash had large pieces of avocado in I would probably ask them next time to make it more of a smoothy consistency. It just felt like a was eating an avocado . Pandas waffle is good for a snack. Service is consistent, definitely a place where the Cashier wants to be someplace else. read more

Chauie H.

14 years ago

Came here on a Friday afternoon and it was quite busy. Didn't know what to order at first since there were so many items on their menu. I finally order their Dessert #4 Suong Sa Hat Luu. Let me tell you, It was really really good!!! it wasnt too sweet nor was it bland, It was perfect for my taste bud. I love you Bambu!!! A little con about the place- parking is insane;/!!! read more

Wen L.

14 years ago

This isn't your typical boba place! They're vietnamese style drinks and takes getting used to if you're not familiar with it. Great selection of drinks. Their desserts menu items are delicious and so filling. Same price as an average boba drink, but stuffed full of yummy goodies! read more

Lu P.

Elite 19

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7 years ago

I did a doordash request for 2 drinks and didn't see the option where to add toppings so i added it into the notes. Of course when i got my drinks they came without mango jelly and boba. That sucks, i don't think i'll be ordering from here again read more

Jay W.

13 years ago

I wanted a dessert after lunch today and got a taro smoothie with pandan jelly, which is a free add-in!!! They used fresh taro for the drink, and I really enjoyed it! Hope large size is available as they only have the regular size for now. read more

Nancy Z.

6 years ago

I went here many times.This is only one of my favorite place to I ordered dinks in my life.You can choose sweet or light sweet.My favorite a number 4,Number 5 and Coconut pandas jelly.They're very Fresh and tasty!Good and So Good! read more

Emily L.

135

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166

14 years ago

I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE This place! I can honestly tell you, I come here on Sundays, and crave for the Bambu # 1 special all week long. It's the Best in SF. GOOD LUCK! (writing this review using your free wifi!) read more

Lubin T.

13 years ago

Got the blended hazelnut mocha. It's basically a mocha frappacino but better. Love it!!!!!!!! Now I have another favorite besides my typical durian smoothie and Che 3 Mau! Love u bambu, please stay here forever! read more

Dorothy L.

14 years ago

Their smoothies are really good!! It's made with real fruits plus all of their add on are free!! I had a Lime Berry smoothie with boba. One sip and i was in love!! definitely will come back for more!!! read more

Steven L.

12 years ago

Very bad service they give you give you less topping in everything and less of everything. New owner bad place to go the old owner was better . Don't ever go to this place. read more

Michele T.

293

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8 years ago

Under new management. Love the new decor. Very clean. Fast and friendly service. Dessert tast so much better and so much more fresh. Also new menu so more to choose from. read more

Masemann S.

2 years ago

Very welcoming store atmosphere, amazing service, and delicious drinks! They have a very large selection of drinks, so you can easily find something you enjoy :) read more

Muntazar Hussain S.

6 years ago

This is great, you can buy every need of liquid diet from here i love this place i go here with my family and friends. Extremely satisfied with their rates read more

Sarah R.

13 years ago

Best drink around town, it's right in front of the bus stop, I get my drink everyday when I come to catch my bus, you should try it out

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I've been going to E Tea ever since its opened because its within a few blocks of my house and is…read morethe nearest spot to get boba. My go to is usually the Winnie the Pooh with boba and the boba has never been "bad". It's always been perfectly chewy without it being under or overcooked. The mango sago hits the spot whenever I'm craving something more sweet as well. The appetizers are delicious; my personal favorite appetizer being the garlic cheese fries tastes amazing. It is slightly expensive ($9.99), but honestly it's prepared how I prefer my fries so that justifies it for me. As for the service, theres always one person working in the front and I feel bad because it can be overwhelming and seem stressful, but the experiences have been average and never negative. A little off topic, but if you are a One Piece nerd you will LOVE the decor. (P.S, Shout out and thank you to Ben for speaking out and correcting a mistake; definitely made me feel more valued as a customer!)

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Very delicious drinks that are made quickly. I waited only a few minutes for my drinks. I ordered…read morethe Mango Slush and the Dragon Fruit drink. Both drinks were delicious. If you are in the area stop by and try this place.

Been here several times & while in the area decided to ask if they are offering a K-pop collab. The…read moreperson answering the phone didn't have any customer service etiquette, she didn't greet me in a way that made me feel like a customer. I felt more like a nuisance asking her if they are doing a collab. Calling over the phone really left a bad impression that I feel was unwarranted.

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3.4

(352 reviews)

2026 update. Good neighborhood boba shop. They are always 1/2 full when I visit. Wait times are…read morearound 10 minutes for a smoothie drink. My usual order is a lychee slush. Today I strayed and tried their pina colada smoothie $6. The lychee slush is better. The pina colada smoothie was still good though. Good job Honey B.

This place has really cute interior with the pink flower wall! There isn't too much seating since…read morethere were only a few tables. I came and ordered the rose milk tea with boba, 50% sugar, 80% ice. The boba was soft chewy and the rose milk tea tasted good. One thing I didn't like was that every time I sipped my drink, the plastic cup is a bit squishy and isn't very stiff. It's a cute little place and the staff were friendly. There's no kiosk, so you would have to order at the register. It took around 5 minutes for me to get my drink which was pretty fast.

i-Tea

3.5

(585 reviews)

Solid option for boba on Irving and it's been there forever! Although there's no tea in the drink,…read morefresh mango sago dessert is always a hit! In addition, there's a no sales tax, so the drink is price you see on the menu. Note that the store charges $0.50 for orders under $15. The space is really small, it's a to go place only. The drink came out quickly lol, like even before I finish paying. Order the boba milk tea with grass jelly ($6.75) and mango sago dessert (6.95). Both items were super delicious. Mango sago is creamy since there's coconut milk with sago, it's not too sweet. Milk tea with grass jelly is simply just black milk tea with grass jelly. The tea aroma is pretty fragrant. Lot so variety of drinks that are all tasty.

Was looking for a boba spot after a long walk in Golden Gate Park, and decided to come here. I got…read morethe strawberry tea, which comes with boba and lychee jelly for $6.75, which I feel is a good price for a 2 topping drink. I thought the tea was super refreshing, and the jelly especially had a very good texture. Boba was average. It's a very small shop, it's basically just a register right as you walk in. The service is good. Don't be scared of the rating or the expansive menu! This place is well worth it.

Xpresso Tea

3.7

(53 reviews)

It's a To Go only place so you order right at the door…read more It's an affordable place to get your Boba fix plus yummy snacks to keep your tummy full. Everything is fried. Their main clientele are students from the nearby schools so it can get busy during after school hours. What I don't know is if they still offer the rice bento boxes or not. There are some items that they've dropped from the menu possibly because it wasn't selling. It's always looks like it's never open but if the glass door is open then it's open for business. Unfortunately the hours are short as they close by 6:30pm.

Quick snack food kind of place. My pup and I have been here multiple times to get quick snacks and…read more(boba) tea drinks because it's nearby to the park. This place is also nearby to some schools and a few bus stops, so I'm sure it's popular with the kids as well. Haven't been in a while, so hopefully still good. Snacks to note: fried Oreo. Located on Geary and 33rd Ave.

Milktopia

4.0

(129 reviews)