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After a long day of exploring SF, we were so thirsty and craving something sweet! We rushed to get the first thing we laid our eyes on - mango fresh milk with boba. This is exactly what it says - mango puree and mango syrup with milk and boba. It tastes exactly as you'd expect! This was really good, and the milk was super fresh. Our drink came out in a matter of minutes, and the store though on the smaller end, has a bathroom and some seating.
Back at this bubble tea cafe ..near north Beach ..with the rabbit ..mango bubble and tator tots after school
Cute drink place with competitive pricing and menu items. Lots of indoor seating which is nice if you need a little break. Only tried one item and rated based on that. Tea was flavorful, wish there was a bit more topping. Nice shopkeeper.
The food was Amazing expect the popcirn chicken when it gets cold. The pot stickers were bussing. Packed with alot of flavor you don't need the sauce they give you. The passion fruit tea was amazing. It had real fruit pieces in the cup and the tea was freshly brewed. The service was good. She lady was nice, helpful, patient, and friendly. She allowed customers to take their time ordering. The ambiance was something out of a book. There was umbrellas hanging from the ceiling in different colors.
Love Tea is a cute little boba shop right at the corner of Grant and Broadway. Very easy to find and walking inside, I really love all the umbrellas across the ceiling. I always love that kind of decor every time I see it at various places. Very colorful and makes me smile. I ordered the Thai milk tea and it was a simple milk tea but not too sweet and not too bitter. Next time, I would probably ask for more sweetness but it's totally fine. The prices are not too expensive and service was very efficient even on Chinese New Year parade day. When the shop can handle lots of customers but pump out drinks pretty fast, the staff was very efficient. When I'm in the area again, I'll definitely stop by and try more of their drinks.
We decided to try this place out. Typical boba and snack spot. Entering the place, you see the cute oriental umbrellas hanging above. We ordered a lemon lime green tea and a Vietnamese coffee. It was bit of a wait. The tea was good and well the Vietnamese coffee did not taste much like a Vietnamese coffee. Not sure I'd come back as there's plenty other spots with better tasting drinks and service.
As expected, mediocre at best. My taro boba smoothie barely tasted like taro. The customer service is also as expected. The lady behind the counter looked like she hates the world. I can assure you today will be my last visit. There are alot of other boba shops to visit. Not to mention the price is a but high for quality that's mediocre. Service: C Price: $$ Quality: C
I was craving boba and this shop was right next to where I parked on the border of Chinatown. I got the regular size oolong milk tea with boba 50% sweet. It was definitely nostalgic of the time when Quickly's was the most popular boba spot. I liked the boba's consistency, perfectly chewy, and the usage of nondairy creamer in the milk tea.
I was still feeling hungry after dinner with my friend, and she had recommended that I try their popcorn chicken here. Since we came at night, there was no wait, and I got my items really quick. I'm so glad I took my friend's recommendation because I think i just found one of my favorite popcorn chicken in SF. This place has one of THE BEST popcorn chicken! The chicken is seasoned to perfection with the right amount of batter. Each bite was a delicious, juicy, soft piece of chicken. The portion size was also huge. You get a big take out box stuffed to the brim! I also got the osmanthus oolong milk tea, and it was pretty disappointing. The drink was super watered down and didn't have much tea flavor. Nonetheless, I'll return, but just for the popcorn chicken.
Stopped by on a quiet Thursday afternoon. Lots of choices for drinks. Ordered the sparkling lemon lime tea and ended up with sparkling lemon grapefruit tea. Didn't bother to change it, it was refreshing and I had it with 30% sweetener. It was just perfect. Will want to try their boba next and other offerings.
It was a rare sizzling day in the city so we needed a drink to cool off as we were walking through the city. We were traipsing through North Beach / Chinatown boundary when I started craving boba. Popped open Yelp and saw Love Tea was closest and highly rated. The decor inside is super cute. I loved the colorful umbrellas hung upside down from the ceiling! It was very cheery inside. The drink menu is long and there's a handful of savory snacks as well. My husband waited outside with our toddler while I ordered. He got the Jasmine Green Tea without boba (I know, right? He doesn't like the texture) and I got the Kiwi smoothie to share with our son. The smoothie was perfect on this hot day and very refreshing. The tea even with ice was still too warm on this ridiculously hot day. My husband joked that the high prices are due to the extravagant cups! They are thick thick thick plastic with a fancy lid, and yes, the prices here are too high. Didn't care for the high prices, but they got me on this hot day! I probably wouldn't come back but it was one of those 'in the moment' choices: right place, right time. No regrets. It was worth the splurge on that day, but neither drink was extraordinary.
Conveniently located at the borders of SF Chinatown. Been here for a few times for a quick boba stop and would say some drinks are a hit or miss. Regular boba is free of charge for your drink! The cashiers are pretty monotone and appear serious but will take your order quickly. This time around I opted for their popcorn chicken. I liked that you can customize the seasonings they offer which varied from hot pepper, black pepper, salt, basil, and a few more. Basil with popcorn chicken is a must wherever and whenever I order popcorn chicken. However, the popcorn chicken here had a lot of fatty parts which made me feel a little sick of it half way through.
Love the Lychee tea i got, it was by far the best I have had! It had lychee cubes and bobas ! The flavor was good and not too sweet! I enjoyed the ambiance and the cute umbrellas hanging on the ceiling! They have snacks too : lobster balls, french fries, to mention! It's at a corned so pretty easy to find if you are in the area!
When walking through China town we got a bit thirsty and we gaped to be walking by this spot. They have so many items in their menu including milk teas, smoothies and fried food. I opted for the mango tea and it was refreshing. I did 50% sweetness and it was great. Service was flat but rather prompt. The inside decor was cute with so many umbrellas on the ceiling. read more
4 months ago
Hands down the worst smoothie of my life. It's EXTREMELY sweet. I asked what the sweetness options are and she said no, only standard sweet. What? The menu says I have a choice. It was just frozen mango and milk. 8$? I thought it was something special but it looks nothing like the photo. It is NOT edible. Might as well just give me a bag of pure sugar for $8. Waste of money. I should have trusted the 3.6 star rating! DO NOT GO HERE. I hope they shut down and a new business owner takes over. read more
18 days ago
Incredible prices! Super large menu! Has both foods and drinks/teas Cute interior! Has nice snacks for purchase on the side shelves (international kitkats, mochi) Service was good! Overall 5/5 stars would definitely come back! read more
1 month ago
9 months ago
After a long day of exploring SF, we were so thirsty and craving something sweet! We rushed to get the first thing we laid our eyes on - mango fresh milk with boba. This is exactly what it says - mango puree and mango syrup with milk and boba. It tastes exactly as you'd expect! This was really good, and the milk was super fresh. Our drink came out in a matter of minutes, and the store though on the smaller end, has a bathroom and some seating. read more
1 year ago
Cute drink place with competitive pricing and menu items. Lots of indoor seating which is nice if you need a little break. Only tried one item and rated based on that. Tea was flavorful, wish there was a bit more topping. Nice shopkeeper. read more
1 year ago
The food was Amazing expect the popcirn chicken when it gets cold. The pot stickers were bussing. Packed with alot of flavor you don't need the sauce they give you. The passion fruit tea was amazing. It had real fruit pieces in the cup and the tea was freshly brewed. The service was good. She lady was nice, helpful, patient, and friendly. She allowed customers to take their time ordering. The ambiance was something out of a book. There was umbrellas hanging from the ceiling in different colors. read more
3 years ago
Love Tea is a cute little boba shop right at the corner of Grant and Broadway. Very easy to find and walking inside, I really love all the umbrellas across the ceiling. I always love that kind of decor every time I see it at various places. Very colorful and makes me smile. I ordered the Thai milk tea and it was a simple milk tea but not too sweet and not too bitter. Next time, I would probably ask for more sweetness but it's totally fine. The prices are not too expensive and service was very efficient even on Chinese New Year parade day. When the shop can handle lots of customers but pump out drinks pretty fast, the staff was very efficient. When I'm in the area again, I'll definitely stop by and try more of their drinks. read more
2 years ago
We decided to try this place out. Typical boba and snack spot. Entering the place, you see the cute oriental umbrellas hanging above. We ordered a lemon lime green tea and a Vietnamese coffee. It was bit of a wait. The tea was good and well the Vietnamese coffee did not taste much like a Vietnamese coffee. Not sure I'd come back as there's plenty other spots with better tasting drinks and service. read more
As expected, mediocre at best. My taro boba smoothie barely tasted like taro. The customer service is also as expected. The lady behind the counter looked like she hates the world. I can assure you today will be my last visit. There are alot of other boba shops to visit. Not to mention the price is a but high for quality that's mediocre. Service: C Price: $$ Quality: C read more
I was craving boba and this shop was right next to where I parked on the border of Chinatown. I got the regular size oolong milk tea with boba 50% sweet. It was definitely nostalgic of the time when Quickly's was the most popular boba spot. I liked the boba's consistency, perfectly chewy, and the usage of nondairy creamer in the milk tea. read more
3 years ago
I was still feeling hungry after dinner with my friend, and she had recommended that I try their popcorn chicken here. Since we came at night, there was no wait, and I got my items really quick. I'm so glad I took my friend's recommendation because I think i just found one of my favorite popcorn chicken in SF. This place has one of THE BEST popcorn chicken! The chicken is seasoned to perfection with the right amount of batter. Each bite was a delicious, juicy, soft piece of chicken. The portion size was also huge. You get a big take out box stuffed to the brim! I also got the osmanthus oolong milk tea, and it was pretty disappointing. The drink was super watered down and didn't have much tea flavor. Nonetheless, I'll return, but just for the popcorn chicken. read more
6 months ago
Stopped by on a quiet Thursday afternoon. Lots of choices for drinks. Ordered the sparkling lemon lime tea and ended up with sparkling lemon grapefruit tea. Didn't bother to change it, it was refreshing and I had it with 30% sweetener. It was just perfect. Will want to try their boba next and other offerings. read more
8 months ago
4 years ago
It was a rare sizzling day in the city so we needed a drink to cool off as we were walking through the city. We were traipsing through North Beach / Chinatown boundary when I started craving boba. Popped open Yelp and saw Love Tea was closest and highly rated. The decor inside is super cute. I loved the colorful umbrellas hung upside down from the ceiling! It was very cheery inside. The drink menu is long and there's a handful of savory snacks as well. My husband waited outside with our toddler while I ordered. He got the Jasmine Green Tea without boba (I know, right? He doesn't like the texture) and I got the Kiwi smoothie to share with our son. The smoothie was perfect on this hot day and very refreshing. The tea even with ice was still too warm on this ridiculously hot day. My husband joked that the high prices are due to the extravagant cups! They are thick thick thick plastic with a fancy lid, and yes, the prices here are too high. Didn't care for the high prices, but they got me on this hot day! I probably wouldn't come back but it was one of those 'in the moment' choices: right place, right time. No regrets. It was worth the splurge on that day, but neither drink was extraordinary. read more
4 years ago
Conveniently located at the borders of SF Chinatown. Been here for a few times for a quick boba stop and would say some drinks are a hit or miss. Regular boba is free of charge for your drink! The cashiers are pretty monotone and appear serious but will take your order quickly. This time around I opted for their popcorn chicken. I liked that you can customize the seasonings they offer which varied from hot pepper, black pepper, salt, basil, and a few more. Basil with popcorn chicken is a must wherever and whenever I order popcorn chicken. However, the popcorn chicken here had a lot of fatty parts which made me feel a little sick of it half way through. read more
3 years ago
Love the Lychee tea i got, it was by far the best I have had! It had lychee cubes and bobas ! The flavor was good and not too sweet! I enjoyed the ambiance and the cute umbrellas hanging on the ceiling! They have snacks too : lobster balls, french fries, to mention! It's at a corned so pretty easy to find if you are in the area! read more
5 years ago
Great little place in Chinatown to get a pick me upper. The staff was easygoing and helpful with a few questions I had. Teas were very refreshing. My blueberry milk tea was pretty good, but could've tasted more like blueberries. Other than that small detail the visit was a pleasant one. Prices are reasonable and the store itself is super cute and sparkly clean. Good place to get some tea or a snacky snack. read more
Came here for boba fix during family trip to Chinatown. With the somewhat recent anti-Asian hate crimes (within the last yr) and covid, Chinatown businesses have suffered, so we were happy to try to support local Chinatown businesses. Price: about same as other boba places in NorCal, about $4.50-$6.75. Didn't peruse snack menu much so can't comment. Drinks: we got - plain milk tea: not bad. Subtle sweetness. - passion fruit drink: slightly sweet, slightly tart. Pretty good - caramel: terrible. Super bland. We asked for more syrup and they were happy to help. But I'd stay away from this flavor. - jasmine milk tea, hot: favorite out of the bunch. We also asked if they sell ice cream and they gave us vanilla ice cream in a cup lol. I think it's for theirs shakes. Not sure how much we were charged. - overall: 3.5 stars for drinks. Drinks are by default a bit bland and not overly sweet, so keep that in mind and don't ask for reduced sweetness. They also didn't give options for reduced sweetness, so I'm not sure they'd do that. Boba was soft but just a subtle hint of sweetness... personally prefer it slightly sweeter and I don't feel I have a sweet tooth. +1 star for the cute decor! :) read more
3 years ago
Omg so good Got no ice added boba Very good prices So much fruit in my drink I think it's number 41 so good and we're so happy lol read more
After walking all over Chinatown, my friend and I stopped in for some Boba Tea. Almost an hour later, we walked out with our drinks. Here's how this all played out ... Walked in. Two parties in front of us. Order. Wait. And wait. And wait. At one point, one of the people who was in front of us asked about their order and mentioned they had been there for over thirty minutes. Per the receipt, we had been there 28 minutes. Skip ahead about ten more minutes - our order is ready. BUT - it's wrong. I ordered a large but was given a regular. No apology. Just grabbed the order and emptied the contents into a large container and added more ingredients. Grabbed our drinks and left. One of the parties who was in line in front of us, was still waiting for their drinks. It's CNY - but it's not busy. Three staff behind the counter seemed to be doing their own thing, not really working together. I don't mind the wait - people have bad days. Long days. Or there could have been a large order ahead of all us. That wasn't the worst part. For me, it was the drink. The mix of ingredients wasn't the problem, the Boba was. It was like the skin of the Boba balls were melting away giving it a slimy feel in my mouth. I don't make Boba myself so I wouldn't know how to remedy that problem. I'll just finish by saying that I ended up tossing it out unfinished. read more
5 years ago
Great location on the outskirts of Chinatown near North Beach, City Lights Books, brunch places, and the hustle and bustle of stores and restaurants on Broadway. I went here when it was under a different name, but love the new selection Love Tea offers and the amazingly cute interior. After tennis one night (during COVID times), I was waiting for takeout dinner and walked around. I decided I could use some boba while I waited (I earned it, I worked out!) and had trouble deciding what to get. I landed on Yakult Butterfly Pea Flower Tea because it was pretty unique (and after watching To All the Boys I've Loved Before, I've been a sucker for yakult) and it was delicious! It tasted tangy and fruity, and the purple color was so bright and fun as well. Service is fast, friendly, and helpful like if you have any questions about what to get. Yes, tourists come to this location, but so do locals! read more
A few years ago, I written reviews that made it interesting to more people who have read it. I used to pull it off at last. This year, I haven't racked up so much. So therefore, I still write in the best of my current abilities so people can read them. Not all my reviews invokes wonders just like the beautiful decorations of Love Tea. The dangling umbrellas, and the fans, all adorned with paintings of beautiful young women and ancient settings. Kinda feels like going back in time to enjoy the days of timeless youths. One of their hobbies, harvesting and hand-picking tea leaves, which is what they have in variety of ways. I do love tea; most of the time. I love tea itself or with fruits. Milk is fine, but fruits are better. Black chewy pearls, meh! Aloa vera was a better choice. While my brother enjoyed plain, simple, jasmine milk tea with black pearls, I got the Super Fruit Tea. Glad my drink wasn't too sweet when it's icy cold; thus, that's how I enjoyed the sweetest in the late summer afternoon. Now if I can remember from the last few days of which slices of fruits were in my drink, here's my memory test: Two slices of lemon One slice of lime One slice of strawberry One slice of kiwi One slice of orange One slice of blood orange One mini big slice of watermelon About the seeds, maybe they came from the passion fruit. Since I promised myself to reduce my sugar intake, having one dose was enough. There's nothing wrong with the customer service as long as cash was accepted. There's no long line when I first came here. Love Tea during COVID-19 is another good tea hut in Chinatown that's alot better than its predecessor. (OwO)b read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
Had the chai tea with boboa and tried the tiger tea with black sugar and tea and boboa. Both were good, the tiger tea was stronger and Thai tea was a little water down. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Tired this place out while in Chinatown, and honestly, wasn't that impressed. The menu is vast, but the tea quality is lacking. Ordered an Earl Grey Milk Tea and Red Bean Milk Tea (50% sugar) and the Earl Grey wasn't that sweet, rather the Red Bean Milk Teas was sweeter! I get the red bean adds some sweetness and flavor but still. The Earl Grey Flavor wasn't as prominent and rich like some other places I've had this drink from. Also, the red bean was not soft, rather it was bit hard. The price point seemed reasonable, but that is how they get you. They give you free boba, but if you want a large, they charge you $1 more! The boba wasn't even that good, it wasn't as soft and chewy like it should be. The customer service was alright, the lady working was friendly enough, nothing special. The nice thing is you only need to buy 6 drinks before you get one free! Takes credit cards via Square and receipts available upon request. Small dining room with some tables and seating and the decorations on top are nice with the various umbrellas. Overall, a decent place to try, but I'm sure there is better in the area. read more
3 years ago
The chicken popcorn we bought is not that good! I can only taste the flour or whatever it is they cover on it. I tasted a lot of fat , cannot confirm what it was but I'm pretty sure it wasn't chicken. It tasted horrible! read more
In preparation for our hike up the impending hills to Coit Tower, my friend and I unanimously agreed to grab boba before beginning our hilly journey. After browsing through the books at City Lights Bookstore, this was the closest one and decided to give it a try! My friend got their Osmanthus Milk Tea while I got their Peach Milk Tea. The Peach Milk Tea was $4.95...including boba!! I didn't get boba this time, but after ordering, I noticed that their boba was FREE. With boba places averaging about $7 lately for their drinks, I loved the prices here and felt like it was very fair. I thought my drink was average; although, I liked how they used real peach bits at the bottom. On the other hand, my friend absolutely loved her drink! The tea flavor came through, which was exactly what she was looking for. The inside of the store is quaint and there's also plenty of seating w/ tables available. Conveniently located on the corner of Broadway, it's a cute place to duck into to grab some boba while escaping SF's cold weather! read more
5 years ago
A Clean, Well-Lighted Place, as my English teacher from High school would often times repeat. Hemingway is one of several favorite authors of all time. I could hang out here all day. Staff is really friendly. The food comes out piping hot and the drinks are perfectly sweetened. Nancy says the boba are made fresh over the course of the day, which means no stale boba. I had the popcorn chicken as a snack which was nice to have while we worked on a project to make Chinatown a cool place to get great food, walk around and take great pics. read more
4 years ago
The tea place is cute and clean. We only get to try one drink - mango fresh milk. It's nice that they have sago as an add-on so we got that. The drink is delicious. Service is fast too, not too long of a wait. read more
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