Super friendly staff! I was having difficulty figuring out what to order, and the guy manning the cash register helped me decide and offered to make something custom (which was great. It was a strawberry mango slush with pooping mango boba). The space overall is cozy with indoor and outdoor seating. Really great tea place! read more

QualiTea - Strawberry mango slush with mango popping boba (custom) - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Quality is accurate! As soon as we walked in, we were very kindly greeted and guided through multiple options of the type of fruit we wanted: lychee. SOOO tasty! If you want something refreshing and not milky, try the mint lychee Mojito! Basically 10 out of 10! read more

QualiTea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very cute boba spot in Castro. You order at a screen as soon as you walk in. I got the dirty panda, which was sweet, delicious, and creamy. Boba texture was good. They have plenty of seating and a variety of board games. It's a nice place to hang out for a bit with friends. We played connect 4 and table-top pool. Service was solid and would return. read more

QualiTea - Dirty panda drink with boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Walked in and ordered at the kiosk. The baristas were very helpful. They asked if we need any help with ordering or any questions about the menu. Ordered a few drinks and they were great! Sadly I dropped my drink outside of the establishment but I could definitely smell the tea. It was super fragrant! I would come back to try their other milk teas. read more

So tasty with so many varieties and flavors and with option for caffeinated tea replacement with variety of herbal teas. read more

QualiTea - Passion cooler with hibiscus tea replacement.Taro infusion and matcha blossom. - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Quick service, friendly staff. Cute inviting interior with some place to sit. I've tried the regular black milk tea and taro. Decent bubble tea - the pearls are chewy but on the harder side. The tea tastes a bit powdery and watered down. read more

QualiTea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

The drinks here are pretty good. I got the house milk tea- 50% sweetness & my friend ordered the make your own drink with passion fruit, lychee, peach with a green tea base. The boba was warm, chewy and the right amount of sweetness. The place is clean and they also have some board games such as guess in 10, connect four, etc. You can place your order by using the tablet or at the front. Service is fast and efficient. If I am around the area, I would stop by for a drink. read more

QualiTea - House Milk tea with boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I ordered tea here after doing yoga nearby. I got the passion cooler with tapioca pearls, 50% sugar, and less ice. Even after sitting in a long Uber ride, it was still super fresh and refreshing upon arrival at my destination. I thought it might taste watered down because of the sugar adjustment, but the sweetness was perfectly balanced, and the flavour wasn't muted at all. Definitely one of my top picks for passion fruit tea in SF! read more

One of the few boba shops in the Castro area and it's a sweet spot to cool down on those warmer days. Ordering is easy at the kiosk but I do wished they had a second one to make the line move a bit more especially on crowded days. When Dolores Park is super busy, I find QualiTea to have a long line and sometimes, it moves painfully slow. To make things faster, you can view their menu online and order through the Yelp app for pickup haha. But anyways, I enjoy the Thai iced tea and it is creamy, refreshing and oh so good. My other favorite is the strawberry matcha latte which is perfectly sweet and tart. There is seating inside and outside and but no bathroom. But yeah, it's a good pitstop if you are heading to Dolores Park one direction or to the Castro in the other direction. read more

QualiTea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here on a Sunday around 1:30pm. There was no line and we got the drinks within 3 minutes of ordering! I ordered a Rose Milk Tea with 50% sugar and less ice. It is REALLY good. The tea flavor is strong and so is the rose flavor. Overall a great drink! Highly recommend it. I think next time I'd get 30% sugar. read more

QualiTea - Rose Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very impressive with their drink. I chose the taro infusion and to my surprise the taro flavor came out strong. I also enjoyed the chucks of taro that was in my drink. No other milk tea nearby so great location for barely any competition. Definite place to go next time I drop by the Castro neighborhood. read more

You absolutely must get the Matcha Blossom! It is literally so good and has is a pretty decent size. A warning that you'll need to add on Boba as the drinks don't come with it. I'd also suggest adding extra ice as the boba and strawberry pure combo can come back warm and melt the ice pretty fast. read more

Cute, casual boba spot. There's a kiosk that you can use to place your order. There's a decent amount of tables and chairs inside. They also have outdoor seating. I ordered the Rose Petal w/ boba and at 30% sweetness. The sweetness level was perfect for me. Now thinking back, it was pretty sweet for 30%. I can't imagine what 100% sweetness would taste like. The rose flavor wasn't overpowering. The mixture of rose and jasmine was fragrant and nice. The drink overall was light. The boba itself had a good texture - soft and chewy. However, the boba did harden slightly and lost some of the soft chewiness as time went on. read more

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One of my favorite spots to get boba in the city! Their milk tea, boba, and other drinks are very tasty. The shop has seating inside and outside. The staff are very friendly as well. You can order either via kiosk or through a cashier. read more

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This is one of my favorite boba places in SF! You can order at the front or at the kiosk. It took about 5 min to get our orders. My boyfriend and I got the make your own sparkling drink and it was perfectly sweet. I wish they gave a bit more boba though :( read more

QualiTea - Make Your Own (Sparkling Water) - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

What fun flavors to choose from! I went for a walk through Corona Heights and ended up at Qualitea, excited for a lil sweet treat. I was impressed by the ease of ordering (on an iPad), friendliness of staff, and size of the drink for the cost. And it impressed! I loved my lil strawberry matcha drink and will definitely be back. read more

QualiTea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

The drinks here were amazing and delicious the service is very kind and very sweet but one thing that I wish they could and is bigger sizes cuz I drink them fast! Also I wish they could add some snacks but overall it's good. But also the ambiance is good and they have games that you could play while you wait. read more

QualiTea - Make Your Own Drink (Tea) - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

got the matcha blossom with almond milk & 30% sugar, sweetness was just nice and almond milk wasn't super overpowering compared to other almond matcha lattes I get. would still prefer oat/ normal milk though read more

QualiTea - Matcha Blossom - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I don't remember all the drinks, but I've tried 2 of the 5 and it was not for me. I tried the house milk tea at 30% sugar with boba. I read some reviews that the drinks were super sweet (some even at 30%) and decided to just try it. I was surprised by how off my expectations were. It definitely was not overly sweet. The drink tasted like it was water with a tiny hint of tea. Pretty bad. I took a sip of my friend's roasted oolong milk tea, I think 30% sugar as well. It wasn't the best imo, but my friend liked it. It had a very strong roasted flavor, but that was all I could really taste. The fruit teas I didn't try, but no one seemed to hate it. Their boba is surprisingly alright, pretty chewy with a sweet syrup taste. read more

QualiTea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Good milk tea! My sister likes this place and when we were in town visiting her she door dashed some. I got milk tea with boba and cheese foam and 25% sugar. It was quite delicious. Especially the cheese foam, one of the better thicker ones. I like! read more

My friend was craving boba and we found this spot nearby. I'm not sure if we came on an off day, but both the drinks that we got were pretty watered down. I got the Taro Kisses ($5.25 + $0.50 boba), which had a lot of taro chunks that were too big to get through the straw. The boba was lightly sweetened though and a bit on the softer side. I liked the Grapefruit Bliss ($5.50 + $0.50 crystal boba) a bit more with the fresh fruit, but it could have had a stronger tea flavor. read more

QualiTea - Grapefruit Blush with Crystal Boba ($5.50 +$0.50 Topping) and Taro Kisses with Boba ($5.25 + $0.50 Topping) - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Um? I saw pretty good reviews so I decided to come here. Parking is hard to find but I drive a small car so I was able to squeeze into a space a little down the street. Drinks were okay, I still had half a cup of the Taro Kisses the next morning to throw away. Prices are like the same as everywhere else, high. $14 for two cups.. but definitely not worth $7 each. *** We got: - Taro Kisses: taste fake but that's exactly what I was craving.. haha. I got less sweet and it just tasted like milk powder.. no tarp taste :( - Cheese Top Tropical Bliss: pretty good. Even at half sweet it was super sweet (but at least it had flavor) read more

QualiTea - Cheesy Tropical bliss & Taro Kissess - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Ordered the house milk tea with crystal boba. The tea was fantastic, good flavor and not bitter. I had to decrease it by 1 star because of the excess of ice loaded in the cup. I highly recommend that you ask for less ice! read more

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This was my first time in San Francisco and I happened to stumble upon this place and it didn't disappoint! So many different options to choose from. I made my own tea and it was so good and came out quickly! The staff was friendly and efficient and it wasn't too busy with a decent amount of seating. read more

QualiTea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is a cute local boba shop in SF near Castro Street. I wasn't in the mood for tea, so I ordered a Virgin Lychee Mojito since I was craving a more refreshing drink while at Mission Dolores Park. It was very pleasant to drink! It literally tasted like a mojito without alcohol. Bubbly, refreshing, and not too sour! The lychee added a really nice sweetness. The service was very quick! My drink was prepared very fast. You have the option to order with a cashier or via ordering kiosk. They also have indoor and outdoor seating! read more

QualiTea - Strawberry Matcha Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I've only tried a few boba spots in SF (so far) and I would definitely come back here if I'm in the area! There weren't that many boba shops in the area (or ones that were open) I was in and I was really glad I tried this place out! (Also, kind of bored of going to Boba Guys) This spot is in Castro and I love walking around here! Super pretty and very lively. The workers here were so nice to us! I love soda-y drinks so I thought the strawberry drink with yogurt and sparking water was really yummy. I also loved the roasted oolong drink! It's not a regular oolong since it's roasted so keep that in mind! read more

QualiTea - Earl Grey & Sparkles - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The milk tea here is pretty good and high qualitea! I ordered a rose milk tea with boba, 30% sugar, and no ice. This did not disappoint, and I really enjoyed how flavorful and fragrant the rose tasted. The boba was also chewy and plentiful. The packaging was also perfect for my takeout order. My one complaint is the sweetness level. Even though I had requested only 30% sugar, my drink was still way too sweet. 30% sugar here tasted closer to 75-80% sugar at most other boba shops I've been to. read more

QualiTea - Rose Milk Tea with boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

For me, service and ambiance makes eating out worth my while. This chic tea spot is nicely designed with a homey feel. The two amazing young man and woman working know what top notch customer service looks like. They made and enhanced my experience of getting my favorite drink (Bubba Tea) that much better. Thank you for making my day ! ! ! read more

QualiTea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

passion cooler with lychee jelly - perfect drink for a hot day. the ingredients are super fresh. usually I go for milk teas but very glad I got to try this fruit tea! definitely get this if you need a refreshing drink. the ambiance is very cute, they have several games you can sit down and play. quick service. read more

QualiTea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

been a while since i have return to try this place but i was pretty disappointed by my drink I took my partner here to try for his first time and i went back to my ordering history to order my rose milk tea (which i ordered a lot during pandemic) got the same exact order with the same level of sugar and ice My rose milk tea this time came out supperrr sweet (I got 50%) and i remember for this place i had to go down my normal of 70% but this time...it taste like 100% or 120% sweet. I also usually get less ice cuz i dont like my drink diluted but it doesnt seem like they shook the drink with ice so when i took a sip - i got the bottom of the cup where it was warm. Its not the worst thing ever but it does kinda suck. The boba were NOT sweeten at all....what happened to the honey boba tasted or soemthing? What i did to fix this: I went home - added a crap ton of ice and mixed it - helped with the boba and texture a bit but still not sweeten. I also ended up adding water (i had no milk at home lol) and it took a lot of trys to finally get it right. Im disappointed! and hoping its a one off situation but i dont know if i will come back now read more

Quail is in a nice location being 2 blocks off of Castro making access via car somewhat painless. The staff was nice and efficient, but the strength of the shop was lost on me given I do not like fruit in my tea :) The Tea was okay, and was well packed and easy to access via their cups, but I learned tonight that the sweetness of Boba is my limit when it comes to Milk Tea. Btw they also have a Happy Hour M - R , 4pm - 8pm ! read more

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The drinks here are good. The matcha was smooth and refreshing. The pink sparkle was so good. This place has lots of choices. It's worth trying again. read more

QualiTea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Fresh tasting milk tea and boba. They have the build your own milk tea option which we usually opt for. Bonus for having big cups.

Located next to the Main Street in Castro, this small tucked away boba shop is a great place to stop and get boba or get a few hours of work done. They also have board games if you come with a group of friends. Ordered the oolong milk tea with boba ($5.50) and was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the tea. It's not powdery and artificial and the boba was sweet and chewy! Such a cute shop, definitely recommend read more

QualiTea - Roasted Oolong Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I went to get boba this evening with my partner while we were in the area. We heard some great reviews of the place so we wanted to check it out. As for the service, the worker was VERY nice. He asked us multiple times whether we needed help with the order. We both ordered the dirty panda, which is oolong tea with Oreos and cheese mouse? Their boba was very good as well, the texture and the sweetness of it was good. The drink was about $7 with boba. They do charge for the boba which seems to be the standard these days. And there are tables and places to sit inside and outside the store. The store also has a few games that customers can play with. read more

QualiTea - Dirty panda with boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Pleasantly surprised by this boba shop! We weren't expecting much because it was tucked away in an unassuming shop, but the boba turned out quite good. I got an Oreo milk tea (my guilty pleasure). I generally want my Oreo milk teas to not be overwhelming sweetness or richness, but with a good balance. Qualitea certainly achieved that. Not too thick, and didn't feel like they added any additional sugar on top of the Oreos. The tea was also strong; it cut through the sweetness of the Oreos, and helped balance the drink quite well. The pearls were great too! A good amount of bounce, maybe the tad bit overly soft, but overall great. I would definitely stop by if in the area! read more

QualiTea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

my favorite boba tea shop. i've been going for a few years now, and they've memorized my order and my name. the service and drinks are always great. definitely recommend!! read more

QualiTea - rose petal tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

QualiTea Ratings: 4.1/5 Food: 4/5 - Boyfriend and I was craving for boba after our Twin Peaks hike, so here we are again at another boba place. Our goal is to try as many boba shops in SF as we can, LOL. QualiTea is yummy, toppings are fresh, and lovely ambiance. A great addition for neighborhoods in Castro. See the description of the boba we got below. - Taro Kisses [GET]: We got the taro milk tea at 30% sugar level and half ice, because it never disappoints. It was good, and the taro chucks were fresh and had the perfect amount of sweetness and a great texture. The drink itself tasted a little bit artificial, but it gets the job done and is what I expected. Toppings are chewy and al dente; the tapioca boba was literally warm when I got my drink. The texture of the bubbles are definitely on the chewier side than other place, but I liked it, not too hard and not too soft. Ambiance: 4.25/5 - QualiTea is located in the heart of Castro. It is a cute local boba shop with both indoor and outdoor seating. Interior is clean, vibrant, and cute. There's a table with benches in the center of the store along with some individual tables for smaller parties. There's board games available too. I would say it's a good place to chill and do some work on a Saturday afternoon. Price: 4/5 - Taro Kisses was $5.75 on UberEats. We got tapioca boba for $0.60 and an additional topping for free, because we checked in on Yelp. The total came up to be $6.35. It is only one size, and we thought price was fair compared to other boba places here. Service: 4/5 - They are super fast with the service. We ordered on UberEats when we arrived to the store, and it was ready within 5 minutes after I placed the order. Staffs are nice and friendly and was able to give me the free topping still from Yelp although I ordered through UberEats. You can also order with the cashier or the kiosk stand that they have right near the door. BLUF: Tons of cool and specialty drinks available, but still have those traditional flavors you can find at a traditional boba shop. The Taro Kisses did not disappoint, and I highly recommend it if you are craving for a milk based drink. Make sure to check in on Yelp to get a free topping too! I will return again to try out their other tea / non-milk based drinks next time. read more

QualiTea - Taro Kisses - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

They're sustainable and have great drinks. I've been wanting to try this spot after seeing how it's a boba spot next to/inside a laundromat? Fortunately I came across this spot through the too good to go app, and that means $3.99 for them to surprise me with a drink? That's perfect for my indecisive a**! We got exactly what we would've ordered, and wow we were impressed! QualiTea really does have quality tea, that's for sure! Tea is strong and drinks are not overly sweet, just like how I like it. The boba is nice and chewy with good consistency and that's all you can ask for from a boba spot...for some good boba. This spot definitely does, and I'll be back to try more drinks. read more

QualiTea - Mango Green Tea w/ Popping Boba and Lychee Jelly & Milk Tea w/ Boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

We really liked the matcha strawberry boba tea, and the jasmine citrus tea-- nice spot in the Castro near everything!