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    Sweet Moment

    3.9 (527 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Arlo T.

    This place isnt too bad and it's opened hella late. We came here because we ate at the izakaya place. The place was clean but crowded because it was hella late. The snacks were good and it was not too sweet. The parking isnt too bad, hella spots. Overall just got the shaved ice and a drink.

    Veerawan T.

    Was craving a little drink after we had a huge brunch. I just got their white peach oolong tea with cheese foam. It was delicious! It was refreshing, light, and once it was mixed with foam - it was the perfect balance. Quick service and I wish I tried their dessert options! Fairly small when you walk in with 2 self order and a few tables for seating.

    Popcorn Chicken 3/7/26
    Sandy L.

    Came here with my bestie yesterday and had a great experience :) We ordered the popcorn chicken, a matcha red bean smoothie for me, and a black sesame latte for her. The matcha red bean smoothie was really tasty, though it felt a little on the heavier side. My bestie's black sesame latte was excellent, rich and flavorful. We could clearly taste the unique flavors in each drink, which we both loved. The popcorn chicken was crunchy and tasty, and the marinade was really flavorful. Customer service was great, and our food came out very quickly. Overall, a really nice spot to grab drinks and snacks!

    Cathrin P C.

    These Asian dessert places are popping up everywhere. Sweet Moment is much smaller compared to Meet Fresh but they do have a pretty good variety on their menu. I cannot ever resist snowflake anything so I ordered the Creamy Snowflake Bowl with matcha ice cream, mango bits and grass jelly $12 with tax. Order at kiosk which is standard at these places. The place is big enough with small tables along the side. Bathrooms were not available though so that was a negative thumbs down. The snowflake part of the bowl wasn't too sweet and it paired nicely with the quality matcha ice cream. The bowl is a little small to share because I can be a bit of a hog! But I would definitely try out another bowl here

    Grapefruit Tea
    Tim Y.

    I always make it a point to stop by Sweet Moment whenever I'm in downtown San Mateo. Located on 3rd street between Ellsworth Ave, it's a short walk to whenever you are in downtown. You order at one of the two kiosk located just outside the front door and wait for your number to be called inside. While the interior is narrow with about 5-6 tables along the right walk. it's always clean and the staff is friendly when calling out orders. We've never had an issue finding a seat. I always order their Mango sago smoothie since I'm a huge sago fan. It's blended well tastes like you're slurping a mango. I've also ordered their grapefruit tea with fruit bits. You can fully customize your drink with five different levels of ice and sweetness, ranging from none at all to the regular amount. If you're looking for a refreshing drink or treat while strolling through downtown or want a casual place to sit and chat, this is definitely the place to stop.

    Fried Mochi Balls
    Rei K.

    I've been here two or three times, and it's always busy. The ambience is lively and casual, making it a comfortable spot to stop by for dessert. I haven't tried their drinks yet, but the Chinese desserts are consistently very good. I keep meaning to try something new, but somehow I always end up ordering the same thing. Because it's usually crowded, there can be a bit of a wait between ordering and receiving your dessert. That said, they're open until 11 p.m., which I really appreciate when I'm craving something sweet late at night. One helpful note: when I ordered Grass Jelly using the self-order kiosks inside, the screen showed "No additional topping," which was a bit confusing. It turns out you can add toppings freely. The plain version is a little bland, so I'd definitely recommend adding toppings.

    Popcorn Chicken
    Cindy T.

    It was my first time trying sweet moment back in November 2025. Parking: Have to find street parking and walk over but it's worth it. Store itself: the store is pretty small Customer service: They didn't talk much, it seemed like they had a lot of orders. Drinks and snacks: I got the brown sugar boba latte 10/10, one of my favorites. Popcorn chicken, calamari ~ 10/10 so good. I wish I didn't live in SJ otherwise go often! Want to come back to try their egg puffs and ice cream!

    Fancypants X.

    When I say my bf & I enjoy an after-dinner drink, I ain't talkin' potent potables; most anything on a boba shop menu will do the trick. Sweet Moment has an extensive variety of Asian desserts, however we've only sampled their beverages. Of the handful we've tried, the two we most enjoyed were the balanced sweet & savory Pistachio Smoothie & the Coconut Strawberry Smoothie for its delicious flavor combination. Pineapple Smoothie, Piñita Colada, & Strawberry Milkshake weren't as strongly flavored as our faves but they were still tasty & we're glad we gave them a go. And finally, the next time we order their Lemon Yogurt Smoothie, I'll request a lower sugar percentage to fully experience its tartness.

    Fried Mochi Balls
    Berlyn D.

    This place is amazing!! Me and my bestie went here twice because I can't just get over the mochi fried balls!! It was soooo good! This is our go to dessert job in San Mateo! Great staff and friendly, helpful! Inside was small, clean place! I will totally come back!

    Creamy Snowflake Bowl (green tea ice cream, strawberries, momoko balls, boba)
    Olivia C.

    Quaint dessert place with an extensive menu! Limited seating inside, so I usually just take my food to-go. You can order at the kiosk outside, but it's much more convenient to order through the Snackpass app. My main go-to is the creamy snowflake bowl (or the creamy snowflake cup, depending how big of a sweet treat craving I have). The creamy snowflake bowl/cup is like a milky shaved ice that you get to customize with your choice of fruit, ice cream, and toppings. The homemade momoko balls are my favorite topping. Very bouncy yet firm with a satisfying chew. I've also tried some other menu items: - Strawberry smoothie: More of a slushy-like texture than a smoothie imo, but still very refreshing! - Passion Fruit Yogurt Smoothie: Love the pairing of the tart passionfruit "smoothie" (again, more like a slushy) with the generous amount of creamy yogurt swirled in. - Fried Mochi Balls: I had pretty high expectations for this, given all the rave reviews. But to me, they just tasted like denser beignets. Nevertheless they were pretty tasty!

    Entrance and two kiosks to order from.
    Lloyd C.

    Driving back from The City, we decided to get dessert in San Mateo because the parking was easier to find than in SF. Our friend ordered... *Lychee Blush Smoothie (more sweet, 3.5/5). "Still not as sweet for it being lychee but refreshing!" My wife and split the... *Mango Sago: Fresh mango and smooth mango puree accompanied by soft but chewy sago (4/5). Sweet and fresh mangos! The sago was cooked well. *Fried Mochi Balls (4/5). Crispy outside yet soft chewy inside. Too bad they did not have a chocolate or raspberry sauce or fully dusted in cinnamon sugar.

    Rose R.

    Update: had to go in here again to get my boss some boba that he asked for and once again service was horrible.

    Egg Puffs With 2 Scoop Of Ice Cream
    Lauryn L.

    Parking can be a bit of a hassle so just be prepared. You can order through the kiosk or in-person (perfect because I'd rather order through a screen). Love the fact that there's seating inside too. Be quick though because it can fill up fast. Fret not though because everything is packaged in to-go containers, which is super convenient. I got a brown sugar boba latte and it was pretty good. My partner got the coconut mango smoothie but majority of it tasted like mango. I forgot to take pictures of his thai rice + ice cream bowl though so enjoy my egg puffs with strawberry and matcha ice cream. Chocolate sauce was a plus! But if that's not your jam, you can always leave a note to leave it out. Anyways, cute spot to get boba + dessert. Service was fast and the workers were friendly.

    Snowflake Cup with Fruit, Fruit Bowl Sago

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    Definitely a fun and VAST variety of Taiwan fresh brew tea experience! Clean, airy, happy space…read morethat has both self order kiosks. If you don't know what to pick or want recs don't be afraid to walk up and speak to one of the kind folks working the front cashier. Super organized, screen scares where you are in the cue and a steady pace of of people coming through and a few seating spots that you can hang out while you're enjoying your drink. They even have some games like Uno, Cards against Humanity and chess etc to play amongst friends/family. Came once before with my daughter that she insisted we come back before the end of summer and make sure we had her little brother with us this time (awww). So if you're into this tea and boba and more scene, stop by when you're in the Serramonte area. Prices are fair for what it is, ranges between $7.95-$9.95 depending on how many extras you want to include. Sweetness options go from perfect, light, to none and Ice options go from regular, light, none, or hot! Also just one size. They are in the strip mall where Sprouts and Sketcher's are.... Parking is plenty and time getting your drink is reasonable and worth the wait even if it seems crowded inside.

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