Solid heytea chain The taste is consistent to other chains…read moreYou order on a kiosk and your number is called out. Got my regular triple Matcha latte and it was great! Quick grab and go service. There's about four seats total inside. So not really a sit down drink shop, despite the store being pretty big.

I love heytea!!…read more Their mango coconut boom is so good! Tip is to order through the app 15 mins before since they tend to have a long queue. There's also coupons on the app to save $$. It's a grab and go but the interior is usually pretty clean, and super efficient.

I have heard from several friends that the place was good…read more I personally enjoyed the strong tea flavors, but I also like fruit-infused teas, so I chose Osmanthus Oolong tea with passion, konjac, light sugar, and less ice. I am so in love with the tea here, it tastes exactly the way I like it. I love how they use the teapresso machine to brew the tea leaves which makes the flavor stronger. The cafe's decor looks clean and it has a good vibes, and when I went, it was not too busy. You can also order through their application and earn points or at the Kiosks and put your phone number to earn points as well.

Chicha San Chen is the super hyped bubble tea shop from Taiwan that's apparently won a bunch of tea…read morerelated accolades that I won't pretend to be remotely familiar with. Their ordering system is entirely via two kiosks, which can be annoying if the customers ahead are slow, ordering a bunch of drinks, or both. They really should have a policy for cashiers handling smaller orders (2-3 drinks or less) and forcing kiosks only for larger groups. The estimated wait times vary pretty wildly, so take their posted estimates with a grain of salt. It stated 15-20 minutes when I was there, but it took about 25 (and we were just the 2nd group in line, though there were clearly tons of queued orders already with people standing around or sitting waiting). When we finally got our drinks, the Classic Ding Dong Oolong Milk Tea and the Milk Tea with Taro Balls and Taro Paste, I was expecting really prominent tea flavor like you get from the best milk teas in Taiwan and HK, especially given their hand-brewing process for each cup (which partly explains why wait times balloon). Sadly, I got very little tea flavor from either drink. That said, the fresh taro paste and taro balls were very tasty, with the balls having fantastic QQ chewiness. Prices are a bit much though, at almost $10 for that drink alone. I honestly think they could cut costs on gimmicks like the rope carriers (cute for influencers, but pretty useless and likely jacks up the price for regular customers). One silver lining from the long wait is that we spilled over into a free tea tasting slot. Miranda was fantastic as our guide as she was super friendly, funny, and knowledgeable. She walked us through how their Lishan Oolong Tea (sold separately, not used for in-store drinks) is harvested and sun-baked into 5 different varietals, each with unique colors, aromas, and tastes (and following the sun both literally and figuratively in terms of names and descriptors). Overall, it's a fun experience if you enjoy that sort of thing (and your wait happens aligns with a tasting slot or you can always a reserve ahead of time as well), so 5 stars for Miranda and the tasting, but the actual milk teas were lacking and a disappointment given the hype, cost and wait.

One of my favorite boba spots! I've been loyal to Urban Tea Ritual since 2019 and back when they…read morehad their first location in SF. I fell in love with their creative, artisanal drinks right away. The store itself was clean and welcoming. My favorites are the Crème Brûlée Milk Tea and Matcha Toffee. They're both signature drinks and the matcha and toffee balance each other so well. The toffee does get stuck in your teeth, but it adds a nice crunch to your drink. I recommend getting their drinks in either oat or macadamia milk! Their honey boba was fresh with the perfect texture. I don't recommend driving here unless you're okay with parking a few blocks away. I prefer this location over San Jose because their drinks are more consistent. Nowadays, you can order through the self-serve kiosk. Their seasonal drinks are definitely worth trying! There was a Pandan Strawberry Corn milk drink that was pretty refreshing :)

I know this was a highly rated boba place and my sister even spoke good things of it, and I had…read morehigh hopes for it... but in the end it fell short. The line was long, waited about 10 minutes for the ordering system, because it's by machine now. Then waited another 15 minutes for the drinks. There were a bunch of teeny boppers in front of me ordering drinks (6-8ish), so it took a bit. I ordered a house milk tea with 25% sugar. Honestly it just tasted like ash. No creamy tasting like other boba places. Not sure what their house cream was but it wasn't creamy or rich in flavor. Big disappointment. My husband got the crème brulee milk tea and that tasted even worst. It just tasted like bitter burnt pudding. Some sweetness once you get pass the pudding. Not sure who made the drinks but it was not good. The boba however was nice and soft. Not sure if it's the day or the rush of hella orders, but I normally judge a boba place by their basic milk tea and that day it was not good. And maybe that's not what to order? Not sure. But willing to try again on another time.

I was visiting since I saw they had Hong Kong Milk Tea! The place is pretty small, so it's more of…read morea grab and go place. I haven't seen many places offer Hong Kong milk tea, so I was excited to try it. I ordered at the one kiosk and my drink was ready in less than 5 minutes. Staff was friendly and service was super quick. The drink itself was perfectly sweet since I set it to 50% and less ice was the perfect amount. It had a stronger tea flavor and wasn't very milky which I love about this drink. The boba was soft chewy too and stayed that way for the next hour while I sipped on the drink. I would get it again when I'm in the area!

cute little shack boba shop, order on the touch screen. pretty straight forward…read more mango matcha with boba: not too sweet, matcha was strong, and the boba were chewy in a good way! mango sago with boba: the clear winner, also not too sweet, chewy boba, and the cup was a perfect size. quick service - no line, and it was a sunny day in downtown :)

Yummy Boba! Clean space. Friendly service! Brown sugar milk boba, 75% sweet-perfect! Caffeine-freeread more

Cute place. Can order from kiosk or call over an employee. We got a basic milk tea with boba, 75%…read moresugar and wanpee fruit tea, 0 sugar. The milk tea was good, not too much creamer and all around classic taste including the tea. Boba texture was perfect and didn't stick together. Wanpee fruit tea was perfect sweetness without any added sugar. Very refreshing. It took a while to get our drinks even though it didn't seem busy, but at least when our drinks were ready, the employee served them graciously.

Centrally located, Junbi offers boba, matcha, specialty drinks and teas, and onigiri!…read more I opted for the matcha and onigiri while running errands. Ordering was simple on the screen and there were so many options! Drink came out fast and tasted so good. The onigiri was separate from the seaweed so it doesn't get soggy. Will be back!

I was looking for a matcha place that I might like. I usually don't order matcha drinks at places,…read morebut this one has a bunch of cool fruity flavored matcha drinks. Anyways, we went here around 2pm on a Saturday and there were a few people in line ahead of me. We ordered a few drinks here so we got the Guava Matcha Latte, Madagascar Vanilla Matcha, and the Yuzu Dragonfruit Refresher. This place also gives you the option to choose between a hot or cold matcha drinks and I loved how there's unique fruity flavors, like the guava which ended up being both of our favorite matcha flavor. I'd recommend this place! All the drinks we tried were good and I liked how unique their drink flavor combinations are. It's a small shop so it might be difficult to find a place to sit inside, but they have seating outside too!

ambiance was great i like the interior decoration a lot as well as being in a great spot! boba is…read morenice and chewy and has a good sweetness level

Okay I'm officially obsessed with this place! I LOVE it…read morehere!! The vibes, the food, everything just hits. And don't even get me started on the mango sago... SO GOOD Like I would come back just for that alone!! 10/10 recommend if you're in the area!

I write this three years later, though I should've made it sooner. I actually tried Little Sweet on…read moremy first date with my now boyfriend and we got there an hour or so before closing. The lights outside really set for such a cute twilight mood and though that wasn't the main point of their shop, it was a cute detail. You order off an ipad and wait for your order, pretty typical of most shops nowadays. I remember there being a short line as well, so it seems they are a busy boba shop! The drinks themselves were delicious based on what I remember, I recall their boba being perfectly chewy and not soggy despite getting there so close to closing. The drinks were not heavily packed with sugar, just the perfect amount of tea, milk and sweetness. I'm not really in the area that often, but it's a boba shop that I'll remember forever!

This location of Little Sweet is located in Inner Richmond. Parking may be a bit difficult, as it…read moreis street parking. Ordering is through the kiosk off to the side, so not much service. There was one employee working who just kept giving us mean glares for an unknown reason. It is a small shop, so there is not much room to hang out inside either. I ordered their Jasmine Milk Green Tea with boba. The taste of the drink tastes very off-putting - it definitely does not taste like a jasmine green milk tea, but like a burnt tea with milk just added to it. My friends who are not that picky with boba tried it too and did not like it at all. We only took a few sips before tossing it.

Ambiance: Matcha Cafe Maiko is one of a few tea shops…read morespecializing in Matcha flavored drinks and desserts in Japantown. There is no seating located in this particular cafe but plenty of outdoor seating directly outside. The general area can be pretty crowded due to the other store fronts within the mall so if you want a more relaxed matcha tea shop to do work or relax it would be better to order and then leave. Service: They have both a kiosk and a barista taking orders. Staff were friendly and working efficiently and quickly to fill the orders as they were being placed. Wait time: Generally depends on when you go since Japantown mall is a heavily toured area by locals and visitors to the Bay Area but I'd say roughly 10-15 minutes max from standing in line to receiving your drink. Food: The matcha ice cream has a deep matcha flavor with a nice concentration of powder which can be tasted in the soft serve. They also top the soft serve with a light dusting of matcha powder to further enhance the flavors. The cone was soft and light with a gentle sweetness that pairs really well against with the earthiness of the matcha.

Everything from Matcha Cafe Maiko is special. Ironically,…read morefor some mysterious reason, I don't actually like matcha, which feels like a personal failing every time I walk in. Luckily, their other tea offerings are just as good, so I never feel left out. The black sesame latte is a longtime favorite, but today I went with the hojicha frappe and it was excellent. It's not as creamy as, say, a Frappuccino, and the ice crystals are a little larger, but honestly that works in its favor because the roasted hojicha flavor comes through so much more clearly. Deep, toasty, and not overly sweet. Their sundaes are also ridiculously fun, loaded with all kinds of bouncy, chewy little goodies that make your dessert an activity rather than just a course.

If you're ever in the Mission District you have to stop at District Tea. I visited on an uncommon…read morewarm, sunny day in San Francisco. I orderer Jasmine Green Tea with boba and it was great. The boba had great texture and you can tell they use high quality tea. What made it better was the owner. She was incredible nice and welcoming, which added to the vibes of the shop.

I am on the hunt for the ultimate popcorn chicken and this place was a complete DISAPPOINTMENT!! I…read moreordered delivery (this was the second time and I rely on it due to being disabled) and tried to call the restaurant at least 8 times (because there is no place in the DD app to request anything) but there was no answer. I asked my delivery person to ask for extra seasoning powder for the chicken and he advised me that they refused. Without the seasoning powder they put on the side, the chicken is very boring!! I also ordered the tater tots and they were boring as well. Since they don't really care about customer service, this will be my last order and wont be giving them any more of my money. UPDATE to my review: It's not cool to LIE!! I was on the phone with my delivery person when they asked you and I heard the response!!!!