Da Hot Spot

date & time: friday october 16, 2026 @ 1pm boba date: the…read morehusband vibe: couples, besties & friend groups in alo fall yoga dresses or chocolate brown crop tops w/ skirts w: the dior medallion lip balm attached to their phones decor: aesthetic, vibey, minimalistic boba spot service: super sweet imbibe: lisa x hey tea mango coconut sticky rice total: $8.99

Not going to lie, I do not get the HeyTea hype! I wish I did. They have so much fun drinks, but…read moreunfortunately the drinks sound tastier than they actually are. Or at least that's how it's been in my experience. I've been to this location twice, and it was my first time ever trying HeyTea here, too. I was so excited because I know they line up for this (which means it must be good, right?) at Stonestown mall, but the wait here is chill in comparison! There isn't really interaction with anyone, but that doesn't really bother me with these sorts of places. Both times I've gotten drinks from here, I was so disappointed. There is really a lack of flavor/ sweetness going on, and I don't know if that's just the case with this specific location. The first time, I thought it was my fault because I ordered it less sweet. I tend to order my boba tea drinks less sweet because I find that the recommended is usually too much for me. But it tasted just like ice to me with the slightest hint of flavor. The second time I tried it super sweet and it TASTED THE EXACT SAME AS LESS SWEET. I had to go back and ask for syrup to be added because I wasn't going to accept the fact that my $7+ drink was not to my liking for the second time. I don't think I'll ever consider HeyTea again!

Cloud Coconut Blue

Nice environment, great drinks, I love it!

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Magnolia Latte, Cloud Coconut Blue

Chicha San Chen

4.5(286 reviews)

8.5 mi

Chicha has great tea at all of their locations, but this location in particular did a really good…read morejob on an order of 10+ teas. Everything was correct and they delivered ahead of schedule. My favorite is the peach green tea! Love that you can adjust the sweetness level and they don't charge extra when you ask for no ice! If you go in person make sure you ask for the tea experience where they teach how the tea is picked and brewed.

Order on the tablet. No one asks you if you need help or questions. There must be lines because…read morethere were stantions at the entrance. The drinks were good but they are small and expensive. Everything if fresh but it's almost $10/drink. Not for those on a budget. I entered my phone number when ordering on the kiosk but ended up going up to ask if ours drinks were ready because it was 13 minutes already. They 4 drinks were ready at the pick up counter. After I sat back down, I received the text that the drinks were ready. We were trying to have a conversation at one of the large round tables but there was a large party next to us playing games and yelling making it hard to talk.

Peach Green Tea w/ mousse 蜜桃松針奶蓋 ($8.75) + Bubble Milk Tea 國王珍珠奶茶 ($8.75)

Mango Oolong cute sticker

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Fresh Organic Milk w/ Taro Ball and Taro Paste // Dong Ding Oolong Milk Tea (Cream)

Urban Ritual

4.4(1.2k reviews)

0.9 mi•Hayes Valley

My go to order is always the honey oolong tea with cream and honey boba…read more You can order online via square so it's really convenient I just wish they weren't so deep in the city. They made a mistake with my drink and when I brought it back they had no problem remaking it, and didn't even take my original drink! That's how you know you're dealing with good people.

I have to say, this place has been in my bookmarks for years. Feed Mei Mei brought me here lol…read more This is one of those iPad order, little to no customer service interaction, quiet and clean interior with few seating area type of places. Which I love haha Drink ratings: Mango sticky rice 4.5 out of 5- I added drinkable mochi and asked for less sweet. I think I'd enjoy this more if this had nugget ice instead. Feed me ube 4 out of 5- I think I would've enjoyed this with whole milk instead of rice milk. Maybe if I added drinkable mochi to this too. I can't figure out what was missing for me. I liked it but it was just missing something Crème brûlée 4 out of 5- added honey bobas this was really good! Definitely recommend with whole milk. Overall, this is a must if you're in the area! Definitely worth the wait

0.3 mi•Union Square, Tenderloin

Indoor seating

Hong Kong Milk Tea

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Mango Sticky Rice

Black Sugar

4.4(1k reviews)

Got the black sugar milk boba. No caffeine. Absolutely delicious. My daughter's favorite…read more I got the fruit tea one and the fruit pieces are tasty. I ordered 25 percent sweet and it's still very sweet. Boba was great. Soft and fluffy. I really loved my daughter's drink as well. Loved coming here and trying it. Not too far from the ferry building. But not super close. It was great walking off the drink. Would come again. There are two seats inside for those that would need to sit otherwise take it and go.

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 :)

Mango Matcha Latte with Boba and Oat Milk, 25% sweet

Strawberry Lychee Green Tea

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Thai Tea & House Black Milk Tea

Mew Tea

4.4(28 reviews)

2.8 mi•Inner Richmond

I wanted a milk tea because the ones I was making at my father's house were not cutting it. I…read moredecided to check out Mew Tea. I walked about 30 minutes and arrived too early as the store did not open until noon. I walked out to Geary Blvd. and there was a lot of construction as I explored the area. I returned with only 14 minutes left before opening. The lady opening the store was raising the blinds on the windows facing the street. She unlocked the door shortly after noon and directed me to the kiosk to order. I knew I wanted the peach oolong milk tea at 75% sweet with no ice. It had been quite windy on the walk. Because of a coconut allergy in the family I had to ask if the popular mango pomelo sago had any coconut. Unfortunately, it has coconut (milk or oil?). As soon as I heard coconut, it was a no go. I wasn't familiar with pomelo and the lady told me it was like grapefruit. I still wanted to order a mango drink and went instead with the mango smoothie also 75% sweet with less ice. The customer following me asked about alternative milks which they do have. I overheard that they have oat and almond milk. Both drinks were excellent. The milk tea was not too sweet and I appreciated the peach bits in the drink. The mango smoothie was really creamy.

My family and I stumbled on Mew Tea when we were looking for a boba shop after dinner. Mew Tea…read morelooked cute and inviting from the outside, and the cafe really leans into the adorable cat theme. The menu seemed pretty standard with classic milk and fruit teas with a few seasonal specialties. We placed our order at the kiosk and waited almost 15 minutes for our drinks despite being the only customers in the shop. I ordered the mango pomelo sago drink since it was one of the few caffeine-free drinks on the menu, and it was tasty! The mango + pomelo + milk was an unexpected combination, but the sweet + tangy + creamy flavors paired together surprisingly well. I also liked the textural elements from the sago and fresh pomelo and mango. My mom and brother also really liked their fruit teas, so we will most likely be back soon.

0.6 mi•Financial District, SoMa

Inside 8/20/25

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Junbi Matcha & Tea

4.3(173 reviews)

Had this place saved for a good awhile now and finally got to try it! We just walked past it and I…read moremade a face, didn't realize they were located in Market st! The staff are very nice and my drink came out quick, it was perfect for a sunny day.

Great drinks. Limited food offerings…read more Beautiful space. Limited seating but options for indoor and outdoor seating. Service is fast and friendly. Parking will be a challenge.

Cold Guava Matcha Latte

Golden Peach Milk; Cold Guava Matcha Latte

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Cold Guava Matcha Cold Brew**

Dots Boba

Lovely atmosphere i love the music it builds a beauty ambiance!! There are many expensive boba…read moreshops in SF but this place feels reasonable and i'm satisfied with the products i get. My mom works nearby and she got divorced from my dad recently so i am now in the area. #feminism #fyp #service #food

this drink was very good i really liked it people should come here more i tried the black sugar…read morelava boba drink.

Lava Custard Eggette 葡撻雞蛋仔

Menu 1/27/2026

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Little Sweet

4.0(985 reviews)

2.6 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.

1.1 mi•Lower Pacific Heights, Japantown

Real Fruit Watermelon Slush

Mango Sago

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Fresh fruits and Clover whole milk!

Matcha Cafe Maiko

4.5(1.7k reviews)

Matcha Cafe Maiko is a matcha specialty shop that first opened in Hawaii and currently has multiple…read morelocations across multiple states including California (two Los Angeles locations in Monterey Park and Rowland Heights), Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Michigan, New Jersey, and Arizona. For this location, the shop is located inside the Kinokuniya Mall in Japantown in San Francisco. [Parking]: There are two parking garages - The Main Garage (1610 Geary Boulevard) and The Fillmore Annex Garage (1650 Fillmore Street). Parking rate = $5 per hour from 12 PM to 6 PM and $3 per hour outside of those hours. I got lucky and was able to find metered parking spots near the intersection of Buchanan St and Sutter St (free on Sunday). [Atmosphere]: Matcha Cafe Maiko is located on the first level of Kinokuniya Mall. This is mostly a takeout only spot with no indoor tables and limited chairs available. [Menu]: Most visitors come here for the matcha soft-serve ice cream. The shop also offers the Golden Sho-Gun 24K gold soft-serve ice cream. Other items include sundaes, parfaits, lattes, cream foam lattes, and teas. *** Soft Serve Ice Cream (Matcha, Cone - $6.95): Amazing ice cream - creamy and dense with a strong matcha flavor. *** This is a fantastic matcha ice cream shop - two big thumbs up. P.S. - If you are already at the shop, this is also a good opportunity to check out other shops in Kinokuniya Mall and the adjacent Japan Center Malls.

Really enjoyed this spot!The matcha ice cream and iced matcha were both delicious creamy,…read moreflavorful, and not overly sweet. The service was quick and friendly, making it a perfect grab-and-go stop while exploring Japantown. Definitely worth trying if you're a matcha lover! Ambiance welcoming but not intended to eat in.

Matcha strawberry mix and vanilla

Soft Serve

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Greentea swirl with boba

District Tea

4.3(509 reviews)

1.5 mi•Mission

Minority-owned & operated

LGBTQ friendly

Delicious boba, delicious food - yum! Got my boba, onigiri, popcorn chicken, and fries to go and…read morebrought them back to Dolores (a fairly quick walk) and was the envy of all my friends. I was nice and shared. Great place! Can't wait to go back! Also, the owners Cyn and Kim are lovely.

Came here on a weekday morning for a spontaneous brunch and I was quite impressed by the variety of…read moregreat Asian food and drinks! The spam musubi had too much rice and the HK milk tea was a bit too bitter for my tastes, but the fries were good and the garlic aioli is to-die-for. I would be willing to come here again to try some of their other options but did not like what I ordered this first go-around. The staff is super friendly and helpful! District Tea is great for grab-and-go food & drinks to bring over to Mission Dolores Park for a peaceful picnic. :)

Lychee Calpico

Mangonada

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Green Thai Milk Tea; Watermelonada

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Emos C.

2 years ago

I came in today and ordered the Chicken Shawarma Combo and I was blown away by the authenticity of the flavors. The owner told me she makes it from scratch. Who would have thought this gem in the Tenderloin would provide this type of food, quality and ambiance. I love it here. The next time I come I will try their sandwich read more

Valentino V.

2 years ago

The Warriors Sandwiche was so good. I asked for no onions and extra toasted bread. It was great. It was quite busy when I came, but still, my order was ready 8 minutes later. I was fast. I didn't feel the time because I was watching the game. They have big TVs. I will come back. read more

Shane F.

9 days ago

The food tastes great. The place has a giant flat screen to watch the games on. Service is quick and polite. The place is clean and hospitable. The prices are a bit high for the area of town it's in. But over great food and nice staff. read more

Taty M.

2 years ago

Delicious pizza, The crust was perfectly crispy, the toppings were fresh. The staff were friendly and patient, especially with my son who couldn't decide what to eat. I'll definitely be back for more! read more

Roger W.

3 years ago

the customer may not always be right, but he's never wrong. $pent $$$400+ over many months there, but the bottom line is the bottom line here. read more

Nahla T.

2 years ago

Excellent environment, friendly service, great menu choices and really decent food and at affordable price

Arielle U.

4 years ago

Yummy chicken shawarma! The owner gave us free baclava too. The meal was da bomb! Loved it

Angel N.

1 year ago

This location is in in the middle of the tenderloin, bums shooting up outside the door.

Sandra A.

4 years ago

the vest burrito I've ever had!!!!

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