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I've had Fruitful Dreams on my radar for a while, and I finally got around to stopping by while waiting to meet up with my friend on mid autumn. The duck sh*t lemon tea here, which I've also seen popping up around the city this year, is honestly the best cup of tea I've gotten in Chinatown. The tea was not too sweet, and the pearls were super soft and qq. The lady accidentally double charged me on the iPad but refunded me in cash. I appreciate her effort to make things right. On my next visit, I want to try their tanghulu, but the tea and the mooncakes I got for mid autumn were more than enough sugar for one day.
Gee, I wish I had fruitful dreams. I usually don't remember mine unless I wake up in a sweat about something that happened a hundred years ago like being late for my undergrad statistics class. This place didn't give me nightmares. It's really a fruit snack stand that drew my attention with their strawberry sticks lacquered in sugar syrup. There were several fruit sticks in the display case They also make a variety of fruit juices and smoothies. However, I snatched the $7.99 Strawberry Sando because it's hard for me to pass an opportunity to get one (Photo). I took it over to an open bench on the footbridge at Portsmouth Square. The bread was a little too soft, but the strawberries were plump and the whipped cream plentiful. Maybe that's what they meant by fruitful dreams. FOOD - 4 stars...anybody that makes strawberry sando is OK by me AMBIANCE - 3 stars...tight little space with one bench already taken SERVICE - 4 stars...the young man was quick and polite TOTAL - 4 stars...maybe I'll have a fruitful dream now RELATED - Exploring Chinatown? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/v0-67kUfhr
I've been on an endless hunt for tanghulu and for that, I blame social media & YouTube!! My toddler has been obsessing over these skewered Chinese snack/desserts since she's laid eyes on these colorful fruit enrobed in its crispy sugar shell. After constant Yelping & online searches, I was pretty shocked to see the lack of options. Thankfully, my sister has had a number of visits to SF's Chinatown & stumbled across Fruitful Dreams. Here you will find: fresh fruit, fruit sandwiches, tanghulu, teas, smoothies, juice, and ice creams. Purchased: Tanghulu Stick [strawberry & grape] Crystal Fruit Marble Stick [assorted flavors] The tanghulu was great. The fruit was fresh and the sugary coating was solidly hard, giving off that delightful crunch you expect. The sugar candy outer layer was sweet but not as sweet as our previous try with another business. The crystal fruit marbles were almost too pretty to eat. They had a good texture and bite to them. The sweetness level was a lot more lighter than the tanghulu. This particular item would be great on a hot day being that it is so refreshing. The young lady running the shop was nice and extremely patient as my indecisive toddler went back and forth with all of the beautiful treats. Pricing is fair and it most certainly will not break the bank. 5/5 stars. Fruitful Dreams is perfect for the fruit lover in your life. I definitely want to come back and try the freshly pressed sugarcane juice but only if it comes in those adorable sugarcane bottles.
Tropical passion fruit tea is amazing not sweets at all perfect naturals flavors. Staff was very friendly, service was prompt.
Small stall in Chinatown with 2 seats inside for waiting! Service for tanghulu was quick, but the drinks take a while longer despite us being the only party
===TL;DR=== - Assembled a fruit basket - Regular basket $28, weave baskets are close to $50 - Choice of fruits are additional cost ===TMI=== It's the holiday season so I wanted to see where I can buy a fruit basket to gift as a gift. Who knew it'll be so hard to find one nowadays (is this consider outdated now? haha)!! Luckily I stumble upon this place via XHS so I paid them a visit. Off the bat, this store is covered in fruits. They have it all.. from your normal grocery store fruits to seasonal ones to exotic ones, you name it. I'm so glad they had a variety of fruit basket and box choices where you can choose which one fits your needs and spending range. I chose the basket and co-selected the fruits I wanted. The lady there was super transparent, professional and nice. There would be fruits I ask for and she said she won't recommend it if they're not good or not in season. She was also helpful in the selection process since she knows what's right for the season. She was also very transparent with the fruit recommendations as some are more expensive than others so the choice is on your court. If you also want to assemble a fruit basket, you can either let them know ahead of time via phone and they can assemble one for you to pick up. The second option is you can visit them in person like me, this gives you a choice to select/ co-select/ or have them select the fruits. The whole process takes about 30 mins in store. The lady told me they open at 8am but they need time to set up the storefront so if you decide to assemble a fruit basket in person, earliest time they'll be ready for that service will be 10am. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed the whole process. It was almost like watching a concept came to life, especially when she was doing the final wrapping! I wanted this fruit basket to be a very good one so mine was about little over $100 for the final product since I went with some premium fruit options - couldn't be more content. Again, they're super flexible with your price range and which tier of fruits they recommend so have no fear. Highly recommend this experience to anyone! Side note: they also sell fresh smoothies and other goodies on the side so give them a try!
I usually make my way to Chinatown to stock up on fresh fruit, and this little juice shop right next door always catches my eye. I've seen tourists lining up to grab their tanghulu, so I finally decided to give it a try. If you've never had tanghulu before, it's fresh fruit coated in a hard sugar shell. While I appreciated the novelty and satisfying crunch, I personally found it extremely sweet. I think using slightly more tart fruits would balance it out much better, especially since many of the fruits used are already naturally sweet and ripe. I also tried one of their fresh juices. I ordered lychee juice on its own, and while it was refreshing, it tasted a bit watered down and slightly bitter. My suggestion would be to take advantage of their option to combine up to three fruits. I think mixing flavors would create a much more balanced and enjoyable drink. The service, however, was very kind. The woman helping me even offered to box up my tanghulu so I could take it home, which I really appreciated. The shop itself is small and simple, but it fits right into the Chinatown experience--quick, convenient, and perfect for grabbing a snack while you're out shopping. As for parking... if you're familiar with Jackson Street, you already know it's not the most convenient situation. If you're lucky, you'll find a spot nearby. Overall, it's worth trying at least once, especially if you've always wanted to taste tanghulu but don't want to go through the effort of making it yourself at home. At the end of the day, it's essentially fruit and sugar, but sometimes simple treats are part of the fun. I'd come back to experiment with different juice combinations and maybe give the tanghulu another shot with a more tart fruit option.
Again, some history here. I don't remember what occupied this store other than it being flanked by the Grandview Theater and a Chinese book and magazine store. I remember browsing at the book store for Hong Kong magazines that had photos and news about popular HK movie and TV stars. I was entranced with kung fu, specifically swordfighting movies then. About twenty years later, a couple opened a produce store that specialized in exotic and Asian fruits. The variety ranges from cherimoyas, dragon fruits, longan (dragon eyes), lychees (domestically and Asian grown) when in season, papaya, and other basic fruits. My mom used to often wander here to shop for our family as she enjoyed durian (an acquired taste for me). The ownership of this store has changed twice since the original owners retired with the most recent being in the past year. Several of the staff are holdovers from the previous business and are helpful and knowledgeable about what they sell. Good spot to find those difficult to find and, in most cases, higher end fruit varieties. Be careful though as they also tend to upsell some of their items.
Came here because I was craving boba. Got their mango polemo sago and the owner told me that fruit teas are popular. Very refreshing on a hot day. The mango was sweet . Tanhulu is so pretty . I'll definitely come back to try other drinks
12/10. The most lovely staff. She even recommended more activities in the area since we're not familiar with San Francisco. It's a small fruit stand so no tables or anything. I got the long tanghulu and it was delicious. The freshest fruits coated in a thin sugar layer made it a sweet crunchy bite! The grapes and strawberries were my personal favorite. I'd definitely recommend for a sweet snack!
My favorite drink here is the papaya crave. It's fresh milk and papaya blended together. Their sugarcane is also 100% fresh and made upon order. You can see the canes go through the juicer at the front. I've also liked their tea drinks and blended smoothies too. Being connected to a fruit shop means that the quality of the fruit never misses. I also like that the ice levels can be adjusted. You can also tell them "no sugar" but I don't think they add any additional sweeteners.
My family and I loved it! A variety as well yum! Recommend when you go Chinatown in San Francisco!
Got some boba drinks and the strawberry tang hulu. Boba drinks are so so, so of the tapioca pearls very hard and chewy while others were fresh. My strawberry matcha latte was so so, I liked that they used fresh strawberries in the drink but not enough matcha in the drinks. That strawberry mango smoothie was actually pretty good. The strawberry tang Hulu was sweet and the extra sugar stuck to the teeth.... Make sure don't go to dentist after that. Small store and they make their drinks in the back. Service was ok.
I had to grab a tanghulu when I was in Chinatown! My favorite is strawberry and grape~ they had some clear jelly options that looked very pretty but I can't stray from what I love haha Service was very fast, the location was right in Chinatown so the vibes were great read more
1 month ago
Tried a friend's fresh guava juice (super refreshing) and decided to go to Fruitful Dreams the next day. Small outdoor vendor in Chinatown, but there was a line to take orders! Got the Sun-Kissed Peach Blend fruit tea. Had a feeling strawberry would overpower the peach, but still wanted to try it anyway. And it was just as I expected; drink was ok (could've been a little sweeter). Aside from how the drink tasted; service was not the best. After we saw 3-4 people behind us get their drinks, I asked the front cashier on the status of my friend's drink. Her response was "i don't know, there's a lot of drinks being made." Looks like they prioritize making tanghulu (sweet fruit treats) over prepping drinks. Turns out my friend's drink was lost in the mix of orders. Had to flag down the employee working in the back to ask about the drink; which the cashier could've easily done instead of saying idk. Waited 25 mins before friend got her drink... Experience was not the best and drink was ok. However, I would give this place another chance and order something different. Just gotta be proactive about making sure your drink is actually getting prepped. read more
Saw Fruitful Dream, a small stall in Chinatown, across from the alley where the famous cookie factory is located. :)) I spotted their coated fruit and got to try some. It was good, though a tad sweeter than my taste. You eat by the stand as there's no table. Therefore, on a hot day, it's hard to enjoy the food while standing on the sidewalk. Overall, the lady selling the fruit skewers is nice and worth a try but a bit pricey for cut fruits coated with sugar...but cute concept. read more
I've had Fruitful Dreams on my radar for a while, and I finally got around to stopping by while waiting to meet up with my friend on mid autumn. The duck sh*t lemon tea here, which I've also seen popping up around the city this year, is honestly the best cup of tea I've gotten in Chinatown. The tea was not too sweet, and the pearls were super soft and qq. The lady accidentally double charged me on the iPad but refunded me in cash. I appreciate her effort to make things right. On my next visit, I want to try their tanghulu, but the tea and the mooncakes I got for mid autumn were more than enough sugar for one day. read more
Gee, I wish I had fruitful dreams. I usually don't remember mine unless I wake up in a sweat about something that happened a hundred years ago like being late for my undergrad statistics class. This place didn't give me nightmares. It's really a fruit snack stand that drew my attention with their strawberry sticks lacquered in sugar syrup. There were several fruit sticks in the display case They also make a variety of fruit juices and smoothies. However, I snatched the $7.99 Strawberry Sando because it's hard for me to pass an opportunity to get one (Photo). I took it over to an open bench on the footbridge at Portsmouth Square. The bread was a little too soft, but the strawberries were plump and the whipped cream plentiful. Maybe that's what they meant by fruitful dreams. FOOD - 4 stars...anybody that makes strawberry sando is OK by me AMBIANCE - 3 stars...tight little space with one bench already taken SERVICE - 4 stars...the young man was quick and polite TOTAL - 4 stars...maybe I'll have a fruitful dream now RELATED - Exploring Chinatown? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/v0-67kUfhr read more
I've been on an endless hunt for tanghulu and for that, I blame social media & YouTube!! My toddler has been obsessing over these skewered Chinese snack/desserts since she's laid eyes on these colorful fruit enrobed in its crispy sugar shell. After constant Yelping & online searches, I was pretty shocked to see the lack of options. Thankfully, my sister has had a number of visits to SF's Chinatown & stumbled across Fruitful Dreams. Here you will find: fresh fruit, fruit sandwiches, tanghulu, teas, smoothies, juice, and ice creams. Purchased: Tanghulu Stick [strawberry & grape] Crystal Fruit Marble Stick [assorted flavors] The tanghulu was great. The fruit was fresh and the sugary coating was solidly hard, giving off that delightful crunch you expect. The sugar candy outer layer was sweet but not as sweet as our previous try with another business. The crystal fruit marbles were almost too pretty to eat. They had a good texture and bite to them. The sweetness level was a lot more lighter than the tanghulu. This particular item would be great on a hot day being that it is so refreshing. The young lady running the shop was nice and extremely patient as my indecisive toddler went back and forth with all of the beautiful treats. Pricing is fair and it most certainly will not break the bank. 5/5 stars. Fruitful Dreams is perfect for the fruit lover in your life. I definitely want to come back and try the freshly pressed sugarcane juice but only if it comes in those adorable sugarcane bottles. read more
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3 months ago
Tropical passion fruit tea is amazing not sweets at all perfect naturals flavors. Staff was very friendly, service was prompt. read more
4 months ago
Small stall in Chinatown with 2 seats inside for waiting! Service for tanghulu was quick, but the drinks take a while longer despite us being the only party read more
===TL;DR=== - Assembled a fruit basket - Regular basket $28, weave baskets are close to $50 - Choice of fruits are additional cost ===TMI=== It's the holiday season so I wanted to see where I can buy a fruit basket to gift as a gift. Who knew it'll be so hard to find one nowadays (is this consider outdated now? haha)!! Luckily I stumble upon this place via XHS so I paid them a visit. Off the bat, this store is covered in fruits. They have it all.. from your normal grocery store fruits to seasonal ones to exotic ones, you name it. I'm so glad they had a variety of fruit basket and box choices where you can choose which one fits your needs and spending range. I chose the basket and co-selected the fruits I wanted. The lady there was super transparent, professional and nice. There would be fruits I ask for and she said she won't recommend it if they're not good or not in season. She was also helpful in the selection process since she knows what's right for the season. She was also very transparent with the fruit recommendations as some are more expensive than others so the choice is on your court. If you also want to assemble a fruit basket, you can either let them know ahead of time via phone and they can assemble one for you to pick up. The second option is you can visit them in person like me, this gives you a choice to select/ co-select/ or have them select the fruits. The whole process takes about 30 mins in store. The lady told me they open at 8am but they need time to set up the storefront so if you decide to assemble a fruit basket in person, earliest time they'll be ready for that service will be 10am. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed the whole process. It was almost like watching a concept came to life, especially when she was doing the final wrapping! I wanted this fruit basket to be a very good one so mine was about little over $100 for the final product since I went with some premium fruit options - couldn't be more content. Again, they're super flexible with your price range and which tier of fruits they recommend so have no fear. Highly recommend this experience to anyone! Side note: they also sell fresh smoothies and other goodies on the side so give them a try! read more
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Shelby W.
Thank you so much for your sweet visit! We are so so happy that you…
I usually make my way to Chinatown to stock up on fresh fruit, and this little juice shop right next door always catches my eye. I've seen tourists lining up to grab their tanghulu, so I finally decided to give it a try. If you've never had tanghulu before, it's fresh fruit coated in a hard sugar shell. While I appreciated the novelty and satisfying crunch, I personally found it extremely sweet. I think using slightly more tart fruits would balance it out much better, especially since many of the fruits used are already naturally sweet and ripe. I also tried one of their fresh juices. I ordered lychee juice on its own, and while it was refreshing, it tasted a bit watered down and slightly bitter. My suggestion would be to take advantage of their option to combine up to three fruits. I think mixing flavors would create a much more balanced and enjoyable drink. The service, however, was very kind. The woman helping me even offered to box up my tanghulu so I could take it home, which I really appreciated. The shop itself is small and simple, but it fits right into the Chinatown experience--quick, convenient, and perfect for grabbing a snack while you're out shopping. As for parking... if you're familiar with Jackson Street, you already know it's not the most convenient situation. If you're lucky, you'll find a spot nearby. Overall, it's worth trying at least once, especially if you've always wanted to taste tanghulu but don't want to go through the effort of making it yourself at home. At the end of the day, it's essentially fruit and sugar, but sometimes simple treats are part of the fun. I'd come back to experiment with different juice combinations and maybe give the tanghulu another shot with a more tart fruit option. read more
Again, some history here. I don't remember what occupied this store other than it being flanked by the Grandview Theater and a Chinese book and magazine store. I remember browsing at the book store for Hong Kong magazines that had photos and news about popular HK movie and TV stars. I was entranced with kung fu, specifically swordfighting movies then. About twenty years later, a couple opened a produce store that specialized in exotic and Asian fruits. The variety ranges from cherimoyas, dragon fruits, longan (dragon eyes), lychees (domestically and Asian grown) when in season, papaya, and other basic fruits. My mom used to often wander here to shop for our family as she enjoyed durian (an acquired taste for me). The ownership of this store has changed twice since the original owners retired with the most recent being in the past year. Several of the staff are holdovers from the previous business and are helpful and knowledgeable about what they sell. Good spot to find those difficult to find and, in most cases, higher end fruit varieties. Be careful though as they also tend to upsell some of their items. read more
2 months ago
Came here because I was craving boba. Got their mango polemo sago and the owner told me that fruit teas are popular. Very refreshing on a hot day. The mango was sweet . Tanhulu is so pretty . I'll definitely come back to try other drinks read more
2 months ago
12/10. The most lovely staff. She even recommended more activities in the area since we're not familiar with San Francisco. It's a small fruit stand so no tables or anything. I got the long tanghulu and it was delicious. The freshest fruits coated in a thin sugar layer made it a sweet crunchy bite! The grapes and strawberries were my personal favorite. I'd definitely recommend for a sweet snack! read more
7 months ago
My favorite drink here is the papaya crave. It's fresh milk and papaya blended together. Their sugarcane is also 100% fresh and made upon order. You can see the canes go through the juicer at the front. I've also liked their tea drinks and blended smoothies too. Being connected to a fruit shop means that the quality of the fruit never misses. I also like that the ice levels can be adjusted. You can also tell them "no sugar" but I don't think they add any additional sweeteners. read more
2 months ago
My family and I loved it! A variety as well yum! Recommend when you go Chinatown in San Francisco! read more
Got some boba drinks and the strawberry tang hulu. Boba drinks are so so, so of the tapioca pearls very hard and chewy while others were fresh. My strawberry matcha latte was so so, I liked that they used fresh strawberries in the drink but not enough matcha in the drinks. That strawberry mango smoothie was actually pretty good. The strawberry tang Hulu was sweet and the extra sugar stuck to the teeth.... Make sure don't go to dentist after that. Small store and they make their drinks in the back. Service was ok. read more
My wife and I were walking around Chinatown looking at all the different shops when we ran into Fruitful Dreams. They had a counter set up selling tanghulu and were interested because we never tried them before. Pricing is pretty fair compared to other places. I will say buying tanghulu and trying it while walking the streets has a different feeling than buying them at a cafe. It was a nice random find where the food did not disappoint and the lady working the counter was super friendly and welcoming. read more
Came here because my daughter loves tang Hulu. They tried to get us for buying 2 and then you get juice. I was all in until I couldn't get sugarcane juice. I also then asked how much each one was and the prices are not displayed they are $9 each so I kindly declined the offer and the sales girl was visibly pissed. The tang Hulu was ok but it wasn't notable. read more
Hi Sweetie Tea and Treats had a new sister café at the opposite side in a pleasant Chinatown slope of Jackson St. It'd be better for me to check that place out which is bursting with more juicy inspiration. First to look at, some incredible variety of fresh fruits on the market, run by a few Cantonese and Taishanese speaking ladies. Next to it, a colorful bubble tea and dessert café which is absolutely known as Fruitful Dreams! Much to decide if I come back to Fruitful Dreams the next day. For sweet crunchy various fruits on the skewers, I rather go to Tanghulu for one. This time was the right time to try other fruit flavors that has never been on my radar. Korean Melon Juice (not smoothie) was my last big taste tester. Felt like lying on a large cozy sofa when I had a sip of a new gourdy flavor. There are plenty of other numerous fruits stocked in Chinatown that I have yet to get to such as star fruit and wax gourd. Durian had given me a lingering aftertaste since it's a stinky fruit. That's why I personally stopped trying one. Props to the pretty ladies who made Fruitful Dreams come true for all walks of life. I must say this dream café must be a keeper. read more
Fresh fruit juice caught my eye. I was able to mix different fruits which was an extra plus. I got the pear, Korean melon and orange juice mix. Definitely fresh and no added sugar. I will definitely come back when I'm in need of a good cup of fresh fruit smoothie or juice. read more
2 months ago
Super bad service !!!!!!!! The ice cream was melted, and the customer service was very disappointing, especially since you're paying for the experience. read more
3 months ago
7 months ago
Their sugar glazed fruit on a stick was so good! It was just the right amount of crunchy glaze and the fruit was very sweet. This was my favorite thing I bought all day in china town! read more
Their sugar cane is so fresh and you can get it in a sugar cane bottle for $12. It was a big size so you can definitely share it between two people. This place used to be called Juicy Fruit, but it closed down. Luckily it's still just as good, I'm assuming they're rebranding because they have more drinks and toppings now. I came here alot and it's a hidden gem in Chinatown SF. The ladies making the drink are always really nice and tell you which fruit is fresh to blend or not into juice. I will recommend this to everyone. read more
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Shelby W.
Thank you so much for your honest and helpful comment! We look…
1 year ago
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Shelby W.
Hi Crystal!…
1 year ago
Been loving this place recently for their fresh fruit smoothies! They have a huge fruit selection and don't use any additional sweeteners in their smoothies and juices. We always call ahead and the drinks are ready by the time we arrive. Happy to see healthier drink alternatives in the neighborhood! read more
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Shelby W.
Thank you so much, Karissa!
2 years ago
The tanghulu display caught our attention - we decided to get a long fruit tanghulu and a sugar cane drink with no ice. The employees were quite nice but here's what we thought about the food. The strawberries on the tanghulu were MASSIVE. All the aunties were asking about them because they are a fairly new store and many people were attracted to it. The sugar coating on them however was a little too thick - it was very hard to even take a bite of the fruit. It was also quite pricy for some tanghulu, but it's SF so what can you expect, right? Would I recommend? As an Asian who has had tanghulu in China, no not really. It's good for the people that haven't tried it before though. They picked the good fruit but the sugar is just too thick. The sugar cane juice was ok. read more
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Shelby W.
Hello, thank you for your feedback. We will improve and make our…
4 months ago
1 year ago
Such a cool concept and cute shop. They have a fruit/grocery store next door and use the fruits from next door to make all their drinks. I ordered the custom smoothie where you can choose 1-4 fruits and I chose: peach, watermelon, mango, and guava. The drink tasted very good and unique (not typical flavors and combination that I'd be able to get anywhere else) and I love that they use fresh fruits to make it. I was reminded of the fresh fruit juice/smoothie stalls I went to when I was in Hawaii. My only regret is forgetting to add boba to my smoothie, I'm looking forward to coming back to try more drinks (avocado mango sago I'm looking at you, and smoothie + boba)! read more
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Shelby W.
Thank you so much, Kathleen! Your custom smoothie combo sounds…
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Shelby W.
Courtney, thank you for trusting us with your tour group! We’re so…
4 months ago
1 year ago
Way stickier than I expected. Fruit was so fresh! Street was busy but that's to be expected. read more
1 year ago
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Shelby W.
Thank you so much! We’re so happy your family enjoys our freshly…
1 year ago
1 year ago
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Shelby W.
Thanks, Aaron! So happy you enjoyed the mulberry juice :) we love…
1 year ago
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Thank you for your feedback, Miranda! We’re happy you and your family…
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