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Foam Tea House

4.2 (20 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Juan V.

It's always good finding new places to eat and drink in 2025 in San Francisco.Walking down the Sunset Strip of San Francisco on a sunny day I had to stop and grab something refreshing to drink. I went to a place which has lots of foam drinks and it was okay with me as long it's not in my beer. This place has all kinds of drinks and finger foods. It's seems to be a new neighborhood favorite I seen people of all ages excited to try the boba in this new 2025 space. It's called Foam. On a pleasant surprisingly sunny November day on an Autumn stroll on Taraval street I saw dozens of students excited about getting Boba outside of Foam which had lots of seating. Inside Foam there are lots seating with a welcoming fun decor. They have a kiosk to order anything from Japanese Croquette, Hong Kong curry fish balls and Takoyaki. I had the Taiwanese popcorn chicken and it was crispy and delicious and savory. I also had mozzarella sticks which were very cheesy. The cheese could stretch across the room. I ordered the Ube Frappuccino and it was tasty and not too sweet. Each sip clenched my thirst. Overall this is a good place to grab Boba on Taraval street between 27th and 28th avenue. I ran into this new location on the San Francisco Sunset Strip when on an Autumn stroll where I "roam" and ran into the new location for "Foam " where you find boba and a decor with a coffee holding "Gnome" as they also serve Japanese snacks in San Francisco the city which is my "home" They sell tasty Taiwanese popcorn chicken and I ordered their delicious drink the purple yam known as the Ube" Frappuccino" which is native to the cuisine that is "Filipino" IYKYK ( If You Know You Know) then he and "she know" and they also sell tonic with Apple but the Apple I am talking about is not the one based in " Cupertino "

Not a 15 cent service fee for using the self-service kiosk.
Scott O.

The charge 15 cents service fee to use the self-service kiosk... then have the nerve to ask for a tip. Unbelievable how greedy places are getting. The sugarcane drink was horrible. Tastes nothing like the sugarcane drinks in Asia. You are simply pressing the juice out of a sugarcane stick, yet in the drink is Asia is fantastic. Things are just getting pricey here in the US, especially in California.

TW style crispy popcorn chicken
Lisa W.

I love their popcorn chicken and their fresh sugar cane juice. This used to be across the street, but now they rebranded to a bigger location with more tables and seating. They have many drinks and snacks to choose from so you can chill in there if you want or take your food/drinks on the go. Would definitely come back for their popcorn chicken because it's just that good!

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Karen Y.

I went on the first day of their soft opening. Love the spaciousness of the new place. It is an extension to their other location, so both places will be open. Drink and food menu is the same; owner mentioned they may expand their menu a little bit at this location in due time so I'll definitely be coming back for that in the future! Love that there is seating on the inside and there's a parklet on the outside; lots of seating to sit and hangout. Favorite drinks for caffeine and no caffeine: Hong Kong Milk Tea and Peach Yakult Slush

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Reviews are generally positive. People highlight the spacious seating, welcoming atmosphere, and friendly staff. The wide drink and snack menu, including milk teas and popcorn chicken, is popular.

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This place is always great! Friendly staff, great service, and excellent drinks. Best enjoyed in the parklet out front with an ocean view :)

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Cozy vibe and great drinks/food! Staff was nice and fast with their service! The sugarcane juice is really good here!!

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11 months ago

Best boba & popcorn chicken I've had in SF, the service was quick, ambiance is nice. Will be visiting Foam more often.

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“Love that there is seating on the inside and there's a parklet on the outside; lots of seating to sit and hangout.”

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I have been on a dumpling craze and have been trying a bunch of SF dumpling restaurants. For the…read moredumplings, I prefer to go across the street to mini potstickers. There is a better dough to filling ratio and every flavor tastes like home. However the beef noodle soup is very flavorful and delicious and I really liked the shredded pig ear appetizer!

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