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    Lovejoy's Attic

    4.4 (57 reviews)
    ModerateTea Rooms, Antiques
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    Lots of tea-related wares
    Lisa X.

    After our tea service from across the street, we were offered a coupon to visit Livejoy's Attic. Lots of knickknacks and tea ware inside. This place reminded me of an Estate sale. In one room, we saw bags of chocolate chip tea so my husband got that for me to try, along with an ornament that I found pretty. Lots of mismatched dishes, saucers and cups for sale, so you too can have a tea party at home. The sales lady gave us a box of knickknacks to look through as a free gift and I found a tiny knitted sock for Biko. Service friendly.

    Herbal tea

    My family loves Lovejoy's. Perfect on a warm sunny day or even better on one of our foggy days in the city. While I wish reservations didn't book up so early, if you get there right at opening time, you can usually get a spot in the adorable parklet. They even have cups for kids so the little ones can feel fancy too and very friendly staff. Worth it!

    E B.

    Love this place! My daughter and I have been coming for years and they are just the best. The owner is sweet and accommodating, the food is great and the atmosphere wonderful.

    Merisenda A.

    My mom and I came here after visiting the tea room across the street. They have a wide assortment of tea accessories - perfect if you want to have your own tea party. They also sell many of the same items that you have during the tea service, such as their lemon curd and cream, in addition to various desserts. They also have their tea cellar - which is where you can buy the various teas they serve in their tea room. Even if you don't go to their tea room, it's worth stopping by this shop, especially if you're into antiques or anything British. It's kind of a tight fit - so be sure not to knock anything over when you're walking around.

    China Rose Petal tea - 4.32 oz (122 g) for $10.95
    Mandy G.

    When you think of an attic, you think of one that's on top of a house, dark..with unwanted, unloved items. Though, that isn't always true...another mans trash, is another mans treasure. Lovejoy's Attic is a small boutique of new/used tea related knick-knacks. Located on the corner of Church St & Clipper, it is also right across the street from Lovejoy's Tea Room. When I'm around the area, I love to check this place out. In front of the store, there are two 3-tier carts that have used tea cups, saucers, and plates (about $2-5 each). What a bargain deal!! Inside the store, I'm not sure if they're used items, but they look pretty new to me. In the back, there's a room that sells the tea leaves, 3-tier trays, and tea pots. The tea leaves are sold in a small amount or in a brown bag. I recently purchased the China Rose Petal tea because I enjoyed my experience at the tea room. The leaves have a nice floral smell to it and it was about $11 for 4.32 oz (122 grams). The store itself is small, and very cramped; I don't suggest going in if you have a stroller or a large bag. I think these tea sets are perfect for gifts, such as birthdays or engagements! Their return policy is store credit only, and you must have the receipt. If you're on a budget, make sure you ask about prices, because I didn't realize their strainer would be $16 (assumed it'd be like $5-10..). Definitely a great place to check out just for the funsies if you're in the area or if you're just into tea/tea sets! :)

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    Ellie O.

    Well , we did love this shop . And we have recently scored a few nice items . My only complaint is that , we had bought a cabinet a few years back , from the original owners , it was a good value and in fantastic condition. So we went looking for a similar piece . We found one & it was a bit over priced , and full of merchandise. We went w the purchase anyway , not realizing the condition it was in . $495 bucks . Picked it up a few days later & it was absolutely filthy . I was kind of shocked , that they did not even think to clean it up , dust and stains and the back of it falling apart . The previous owners were so wonderful, they would of never sold it at that price and the condition it was in . The new owner is supposedly good friends & they tell me , Lovejoy's will be franchised ," say what " How do u franchise a mom and pop quality place ? I think the new people do not have it going on . This was not a fair transaction. And we also enjoyed a tea less, after this experience. Integrity matters . If this was strictly second hand , I would be better about funky & dusty . But the cabinets are made locally & not at all antiques. I say , not a good business model . Still restoring a new cabinet that we thought was ready to go . Selling anything dirty is just plain lazy & indifferent to the customer . How easy to give it a once over , or call me & explain , the condition does not justify the price . Let us return some $

    Adrianna B.

    I stumbled upon this gem after getting a hair cut right next door. I've always loved antique stores & I really enjoyed the diversity in their products ranging from modern to vintage. The set up really did look as if I was wondering in someone's attic - nonchalant, but not messy! The women there was welcoming & told me that the business had been there for nine years. She was helpful with any questions I had. I went home with some really cool items that weren't outrageously priced like other antique stores :) If you get the chance, CHECK OUT THEIR AWESOME TEA ROOM RIGHT ACROSS THE STREET!

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    Mona C.

    [M]ona: 3.5 Stars [W]ayne: 3 Stars Average: 3.25 Stars + 10% off Coupon (from Lovejoy's Tea Room) + Large Selection of Loose Tea Leaves + Accepts Credit Cards - Crampy [M] Lovejoy's Attic is located direct across the street from Lovejoy's Tea Room. After our afternoon tea, we came in (with our 10% off coupon from Lovejoy's Tea Room) to browse around hoping for bring some tea leaves home. This place has everything you need to start your very own tea party at home. Tea pots, tea cups, plates, tea leaves, sugar, biscuits, food stands, hats. aprons.. yup, just about everything. They offer different sizes of tea leaves from little packets to large tin cans. I like purchasing the little packets cause you can sample a couple of them instead of opting for just one http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/YN_Fm4paIod5jpnaAXATtQ?select=pqjIwB78SsZ6MbBNmr62BA. The China Rose Petal http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/YN_Fm4paIod5jpnaAXATtQ?select=Hd8VakSZP4NWwrYg2c6y-g and Strawberry Green Tea is a must try : ) Lastly, there's not a lot of walking space in here so you really have to be careful not to knock something over. The chinaware here is not cheap!

    My beloved hot pink teapot, purchased at Lovejoy's Attic!!

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    - Menu: tons of options, drinks/baked goods/soft serve -…read moreDrink adjustability: can adjust any drink - Seating: open food hall style seating in Japan Center Mall - Crowd: pretty empty at 10a on a Monday - Parking: parking garage, metered - Water is scarce in the Mall, but restrooms are widely available (albeit old) My Bay Area friend swore Maruwu Seicha is THE place to go for quality matcha. Turns out she was right. I had a matcha latte half sweet, and it was delicious- high quality matcha, not too strong or sweet. We did wait about 10min for our order, service is kind but busy. This is a stand nestled in the middle of the Japan Center Mall, so recommend grabbing a sip here and wandering around. Just heads up that many stores don't allow outside drink.

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    4.3(243 reviews)
    3.5 miNorth Beach/Telegraph Hill, Russian Hill
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    Locally owned & operated
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    Stopped by Kiss of Matcha on Broadway the other day. Honestly wasn't expecting much but it…read moresurprised me. Ordered the double matcha latte. It actually tastes like matcha, not just sweet milk. Strong but smooth, not bitter. You can tell they're using good quality powder. Service was fast and pretty easygoing. No wait when I went. If you're picky about matcha, this place does it right. I'll come back next time I'm in the area.

    This is a really good matcha spot, I love matcha and this place doesn't have the grainy matcha feel…read morethat a lot of other places have when pre batched. The color, magnificent honestly, the dango is good to try for the first time, but I wouldn't get again. As for the lattes, the mango one is pretty good, super mangoey and sweet, so just remember to stir it pretty well before sipping. Strawberry was pretty good, also pretty sweet. The earl grey was my fave, easy to control the sugar level and very fragrant. The earl grey and matcha does not over power each other which I really liked. The soft serve, is suuuper good. It's like a thick matcha icecream, and it's sweet but not too sweet. I would visit this place again if I'm in SF! Service is a bit slow but that's understandable because they're always busy.

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    4.7(279 reviews)
    1.8 miLower Haight, Hayes Valley
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    I came here at the recommendation of a friend along with a few other people and we got a pot of…read moreturmeric chai to share so we could sit inside and chit chat. They have quite the selection of teas which are pretty fragrant and the menu is helpfully organized based on the level of caffeine in the teas. I thought the tea was decent. I learned that The Center is a space where events and classes are often held, and that there's actually people who live here (presumably upstairs). When I went on a Sunday afternoon, there were quite a few people there to talk or work on their laptops. I admit this place is a bit too "woowoo" for me, but I'm sure for some other people this would be a good fit for their desired atmosphere.

    A lovely third space! The inside is a lot bigger than I was expecting, since the entrance is a…read morelittle hidden down an alleyway. This space feels super homey compared to other cafes as everyone mainly sits on the floor and you also take your shoes off inside. There's a huge selection of teas, and you can get free refills on the pots for as long as you want ($12)! I came on a Sunday afternoon and it got SUPER packed while I was there and pretty loud. I'd recommend coming earlier if you want to snag a table. I saw a lot of people catching up or doing work as well!

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    4.4(1.1k reviews)
    1.8 miHayes Valley
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    One of my favorite boba spots! I've been loyal to Urban Tea Ritual since 2019 and back when they…read morehad their first location in SF. I fell in love with their creative, artisanal drinks right away. The store itself was clean and welcoming. My favorites are the Crème Brûlée Milk Tea and Matcha Toffee. They're both signature drinks and the matcha and toffee balance each other so well. The toffee does get stuck in your teeth, but it adds a nice crunch to your drink. I recommend getting their drinks in either oat or macadamia milk! Their honey boba was fresh with the perfect texture. I don't recommend driving here unless you're okay with parking a few blocks away. I prefer this location over San Jose because their drinks are more consistent. Nowadays, you can order through the self-serve kiosk. Their seasonal drinks are definitely worth trying! There was a Pandan Strawberry Corn milk drink that was pretty refreshing :)

    Came in this place and tried their Boba dessert which was 10 out of 10 #amazing creamy custard…read moremixed with Boba at the bottom topped with a crème brûlée top. Also tried one of their drinks that was corn inspired, which I really loved Also had a crème brûlée Boba drink which was horrible It had zero flavor tasted like water. Hopefully they add some more drinks to their menu because I would love to try more from this place. I know I will be back for that Boba dessert though.

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    4.6(1.1k reviews)
    0.4 miMission
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    Locally owned & operated
    10 years in business

    Came here for the Neko Oji-san collaboration, as that's how I learned about the cafe (I love the…read morecomedy short form manga online, check it out!). Parking nearby is horrendous, super busy even on the weekdays before the rush hour so I can't imagine weekends when people are out or other high traffic times. Get ready to make some rounds and pay for parking and be careful since there's very specific signage and times. The cafe itself is cute and cozy. Front area is a gift shop with lots of cat themed gifts and goodies like keychains, stickers, and such, and also some items from local and small artists too, which is neat. The cafe also has community events like movie showings ("The Cat Returns" was one of them which is a great choice) and cat yoga. If you're local, you can also get a time stamp if you are a frequent visitor. Definitely follow their socials for more information. There's reservations online and you can also do walk ins if it's not super busy. You can book for a 55 minute visit or a 30 minute visit. PRO-TIP: There's a discount for students, so if you want to be surrounded by some feline friends while you study or relax, great place to do so. You can hang your coat on the rack and there's a mini shelf area for your shoes. So you gotta walk in with socks! With each visit you can either get a hot cup of tea or a cold can or box drink from their fridge (sparking water, juices, etc.). Very refreshing and you can enjoy it in the cat area too. Sanitize your hands before and after visiting. There's lots of cats hiding around, sleeping, walking around, and some are super friendly and will go into your lap. There's toys you can play with the cats with and there's a wall of adoptable cats. Lots of seats or you can opt to sit on the floor with the cats too. There's relaxing lo-fi music throughout too. Pretty cool that they rescued 2 cats from Qatar and neat that we got to see them. As with all cats, some can be a bit spicy but it's usually just a warning teeth rub. I own cats so there's nothing new. I'm horribly allergic to the cat that specifically lives in my house, but I didn't get an allergy here, meaning that the cats are clean and well taken for. My favorite was a large sleepy orange boy, Ron (permanent non-adoptable resident) that was hanging out next to me the entire time.

    The cats here are so cute!! Theres so many of them and they do not feel stressed at all. We stopped…read moreby a Friday afternoon and opted for the 30min session which I don't remember seeing available as an available option if reserving online. We didn't have any trouble walking in though and we were the only ones inside for most of the time. You get to choose a beverage of your choice from the fridge. They're mostly sparkling waters. We took off our socks and found a table to sit at. Some of the cats came up to greet us when we were sitting. There are also toys available for you to use to play with them. Many of the cats were napping or lounging around but don't mind if you come up to sit next to them and give them pets. There were all types of cats and some of them are actually available for adoption if you happen to fall in love with one!

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    KitTea - I trained them to do my nails on Saturdays. - Ron

    I trained them to do my nails on Saturdays. - Ron

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    Lovejoy's Attic - tea - Updated May 2026

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