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I came for the pandan waffle, and also ordered a black milk tea. The waffle was great. A novel…read moreexperience. It seemed to be made with sweet rice flour. Next time I will order with caramel, but that's because I have a sweet tooth. The tea was good. I got 50% sweet, which was not quite enough for me. But it was your typical milk tea. It was a Sunday afternoon, but it got packed as there was only one person behind the counter. She was polite and helpful, doing everything as fast as she could with quality. But, it took 20+ minutes for me to get my order. Maybe order on DoorDash before hand.

It was kind of weird when I tried to order from the kiosk because it showed a tip and a service…read morefee. I know I can put a custom tip amount, but why add an extra step plus a service fee for what? For using the kiosk? Lol! I asked the lady about it, and she said she didn't know it was doing that. Then she offered to take my order herself and said I could just pay $9 for the drink with no extra fees. I really appreciated that. Today I ordered the Bambu flavor, and it was so good! I really liked it. The place has a nice, relaxed vibe, too. It's a comfortable little spot to sit and enjoy your drink for a bit.

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Palmetto Superfoods

4.4(626 reviews)

0.9 mi•Inner Richmond

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.

Kitchen

The Bay Blend (Top Signature Bowl) small

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Judahlicious

3.7(905 reviews)

2.0 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)

0.1 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

3pc 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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Sesame Paste with Sesame Dumpling

Little Sweet

4.0(985 reviews)

0.9 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.

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TJ Cups

4.1(383 reviews)

2.0 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

My friend and I wanted to try a new boba spot in the sunset district and saw this place has pretty…read morehigh reviews. We wanted to order the genmaicha milk tea but was told they have been sold out for 2 weeks. We opted for the roasted oolong milk tea next and was told their drinks aren't that sweet so we did 100% sweetness. Honestly the drink was wayyyyy too sweet for me and the tea wasn't steeped enough as it felt more milky and sugary than the tea taste. Boba was a good texture as I like mine soft and chewy.

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)

1.2 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

Green tea

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)

2.2 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.

Entrance

Scone and Butterscotch Latte

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Morning Vibes Cafe

4.2(39 reviews)

1.4 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.

Iced Vanilla Latte

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Monica W.

10 years ago

First time to try bubble tea in San Francisco. I need to give them more than 5 stars. I got house bubble tea for myself and sesame bubble tea for my mom. The house bubble tea has the best tea favor ever. The sesame bubble tea tastes beyond my expectation. Oh! Don't forget to get free upgrade to 32oz if you don't want the glass bottle. Glass bottle is 20oz and plastic cup is 32oz for the same price. Extra credit is given to the chicken karaage. The portion is big and the chicken karaage is very juicy. The bottle is super cute. Next time, I will try the mango sago milk tea and taro bubble tea. read more

Young-a8 A.

11 months ago

E Tea Boba is a standout spot for boba lovers. Located on Geary blvd the cozy atmosphere and friendly staff make every visit enjoyable. Their must-try drink, is strawberry smoothie with boba is a perfect blend and textures, setting them apart. The good food menu complements the drinks perfectly. The service is exceptional. With prices in the reasonable range, it's a great place for a treat. Overall, E Tea Boba offers a delightful experience that keeps me coming back for more, the food and service are great. read more

Max R.

10 years ago

It is a must for me to give out first 5 stars to go to E Tea. This is my new favorite place when Im craving for Boba. It is also a convenient location where I can get food and milk tea at the same time. I had taro milk tea and it was definitely up to par. Looking forward to try their fruit tea next time. read more

Kaylie B.

9 years ago

great boba fresh and soft and yummy cute little cow logo ...service terrible!! the woman in the front acted like she had crapped in her pants she litterally threw our change at us she must hate her job smh she knows how to piss a customer off. have they been trained in customer service at all? read more

Polina L.

Elite 26

326

480

3 years ago

The establishment's odd decor and cluttered ambiance didn't quite hit the mark for me. While the drink offered was tasty and refreshing, it didn't quite compensate for the lackluster atmosphere. Suffice it to say, I won't be making a return trip anytime soon. read more

Somanpal G.

600

8 years ago

Horrible Thai tea, was watered down n no sweetener at all, asked to remake it and she just put sweetener in a different cup and poured the same watered down tea into the cup and then asked if it was better read more

My Name I.

130

357

8 years ago

Aw isn't the lil cow logo cute or what. The boba was probably the best boba i had ever had in forever. The pearls were soft and fresh and it tasted really really good i highly recommend this boba spot read more

Alex K.

3 years ago

This is my 4th time at this boba tea place. This last visit wasn't a good experience. Boba was overcooked or something.

Ngan V.

453

10 years ago

super cute store! near a restaurant so if yall are hungry just hop over. get their MANGO SAGO SO DELICIOUS SO GOOD!!!

Gabriel L.

5 years ago

Great and very good. The food was great and the staff was very nice. I'd go back again.

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