Overall: 5 stars One of my favorite chains from the bqy, so of course had to hit this up. They are innovators of drinks, and this summer they cooked up a new POG special featuring a deliciously fruity blend of passionfruit, orange, and guava that is light, refreshing, and brimming with sweetness. Food: +2 Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: E Menu: +2 Insta/Yelp/Beli: @amei_eats Insta/TikTok: @ameizing.race read more

Teaspoon San Mateo - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

I believe the San Mateo Teaspoon location was the first one to open in the Bay Area. It is located in a prime location on 3rd Ave in Downtown San Mateo. The shop is small and has minimal seating but is more of a takeout spot. I ordered ahead on the Teaspoon app on a weekday after dinner and was quoted a 25 minute wait. When I arrived the shop close to the promised time it was completely empty and a single worker was moving in the kitchen area without watching the front. After a few minutes, the worker still didn't come out and there was no bell at the counter to ask for assistance so I yelled out a few times and he still didn't come out. He finally came out a couple minutes later and didn't acknowledge me until I said "excuse me" for the third time, only to tell me my drink was not ready yet. He then started making my drink and I got it five minutes later. I ordered the seasonal Summer Stardust which is said to be a cotton candy-inspired smoothie with coconut, vanilla, and blue raspberry, blended with strawberry foam and Cosmic Burst topping. The ads for this drink were appealing with its unique bright blue and pink combination but my drink was a dull pink and white. I asked if the drink provided to me was the Summer Stardust because I didn't see any blue and the worker said yes and that "syrups make different shades of blue" in a snappy tone. The drink itself was okay and did somewhat resemble cotton candy but mostly tasted like sugar and the Cosmic Burst topping reminded me of pop rocks candy. I haven't shopped from this Teaspoon location for a while but I didn't expect its customer service to be this bad. The drink itself was also not memorable and overall the menu prices are higher than many of its competitors nearby. After this experience I know I will not be returning. read more

Teaspoon San Mateo - Summer Stardust - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

Driving around San Mateo on the evening of March 20, 2022, we saw this Teaspoon shoppe, so we decided to quickly stop in to pick up some milk teas for to-go. After Kuya Ods parked in a spot right by the front entrance, I walked in shortly after 9:35 PM to a fairly busy store. There were a few people seated inside and a couple of people in line to place their orders at the front counter. The wait wasn't long to get to the counter. I ordered two drinks for take-out; a CREAMY JASMINE topped with Almond Pudding and a CLASSIC THAI TEA with Grass Jelly topping. Both beverages were perfectly creamy and delicious. DOUBLE KUDOS to Teaspoon for offering Lactose-Free CREAM that tastes exactly like whole milk - you can't go wrong with that! Service was friendly and FAST - both milk tea drinks were made and ready to go in about five minutes, NICE! I was literally in and out in ten minutes with awesome drinks in hand. I couldn't have asked for anything more. Can Teaspoon open up a location in San Bruno, pretty please? read more

Teaspoon San Mateo - Front entrance - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Quality/Quantity - Continuing to spoil my daughter. Boba time!! So many options now in this area. She got Lychee on Lychee Black Tea - She said it was okay, but NOT for the price that I paid. Ambiance - Small location, mostly to-go. Very limited metered street parking, free on the weekends. Simple decor, mostly of menus?!?! See pictures. Open 7 days a week from 11am to 10pm or 11:55pm; see their website. Service - Service service. Self ordering on the kiosk. Counter service. Price - $10, expensive... When did boba get so expensive!!!! Owner Comment - Congrats on your success at this location since 2017. read more

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Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon and ordered the liquid gold with boba. Super disappointing for $9.20. The drink tasted like a beverage that's been left in your car for two days. Boba was also bad. You're better off somewhere else for that price read more

Toppings aren't taken off the employees checks idk why they are so stingy with them. Multiple places around that are waking distance with much better customer service read more

I like all of their drinks, in any mix you wish - usually the matcha royale or the silky mango one, or the matcha royale mango if I can't decide - but there's no end to the combinations that you can make - part of the fun is having no idea what I want until I get there - I try to be ready by the time I get to the front of the line - if it involves milk, I get oat milk, if I can ask for less sweet, I do - as otherwise they can be too sweet. I want a medium ice option, lol. I lok,e the boba selection. Super fun here. I think I'll go now! read more

Teaspoon San Mateo - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

Great drinks! Fast service! And I always seem to find parking right in front! The place doesn't have much space to sit and enjoy the drinks (just a couple countertop seats), so it's more of a to-go boba spot. read more

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Welcoming staff and relatively quick service. Decent seating. Everything is ordered through their kiosk and there is a huge menu in the middle of the store with all of their options besides their classics (Creamy Jasmine, Liquid Gold, Lychee on Lychee, etc.) Downsides are the 24 minute parking available right in front and a $1.20 extra for additional toppings...or may I say 9 tapioca pearls. Tea quality seemed to went down as well as my Lychee on Lychee drink was a tad watery. read more

Teaspoon San Mateo - Lychee on Lychee with additional boba topping ($1.20 extra) - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

The first and only boba spot to have spiked boba. The service here is amazing, the pricing is very fair, the store is clean, and the staff is amazing. Big shoutout to the owner, Tony. Highly recommend coming here! read more

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Took 20 minutes to get the drinks with no line. 2 drinks cost $20 The stews crumpled in my hand. No boba in one of the drinks. Do better. read more

Clean and fun vibe place to be for a great refreshing cool drinks. Easy and direct self order service. Quick turnaround with nice staff. The place is cute with light decor. Parking is street parking or big parking lot behind the place. read more

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Drinks were not consistent with other locations. One of our drinks was warm even when requested extra ice, not sweet enough. The other drink had no sweetener even though it was ordered with 100% sweet. Also if you have a kid and want to split a non caffeinated drink by splitting your drink, it'll be a $3 charge to split the drink. Unfortunately the staff this particular day was not very welcoming or friendly, so we won't be back. read more

Teaspoon is the only tea place open late in San Mateo, and the tea isn't bad and decent quality. They use cream or non-dairy powder, but didn't see real milk available as an option. Easy screen-based ordering and lots of selection. read more

Silky strawberry 5/5 was the perfect balance of sweetness and milkiness. Enjoyed the strawberry bits in there for extra texture. Mochi donuts were very chewy and flavorful 5/5 Hate the bamboo straws, you touch them wrong and they break and you can no longer drink from them. read more

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Came late night Saturday. Not busy, took maybe 5 minutes to get our drinks. boba was kind of hard tho. read more

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Stopped here for a little treat after dinner. I got a matcha royale (which is equivalent to a matcha latte sweetened with honey) A little too sweet for me - I'll remember to lower my sweetness level next time Interior is cute and there's a nice place to sit next to window and relax while people watching if thats your thing read more

Teaspoon San Mateo - Matcha Royale Classic (right) - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

Was in the area looking for a snack so here I am. I came in and ordered the matcha royale (mango) and it did not disappoint! The drink had the right level of sweetness and blend of matcha and mango. The service here was good as the drink came out very fast. To order, they have a kiosk up front. The restaurant itself is small and has some available seating. All in all, a great experience. Try it out if you like. :) read more

Teaspoon San Mateo - Matcha Royale (Mango) - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

Got some fruit teas and milk teas here. Boba tastes old, milk tastes like coffee creamer not the as advertised organic stuff, the tea is bitter, the store isn't clean, and workers aren't well trained. The boba was so nasty I threw away my drinks. There are definitely better places to go than this location. read more

Even though my first, and, previously, only, visit to Teaspoon came quite a while ago, I distinctly remember being fairly impressed with my drink, even despite it being "just" their House (Black) Milk Tea. A close second? The menu, which featured a whole array of interesting options that I'd never really seen anywhere else. So, when I found myself here at this Teaspoon, you'd be correct to assume I was going to check out some of those more unique offerings! At a glance, Teaspoon probably doesn't stand out a ton from the many other boba shops in the area. Inside, there are only a half dozen or so seats, the menu isn't the most extensive one out there (though, it's displayed on a huge TV), and they're definitely more of a chain than some of their nearby competitors. However, chain boba shop or not, there's no doubt that the diverse collection of drinks here is eye catching. While many may not be all that traditional, the majority of them sound so enticing! Between their various fruit teas, milk, and smoothie concoctions, I almost felt compelled to come back to try something else before writing this! -- GUAVA SUNSET - Freshly Blended Guava and Pineapple Marmalade with a Splash of Lemon Juice...$7 (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/teaspoon-san-mateo-san-mateo-2?select=8sfmMShFCffQe3wJRS3E3Q) As annoying as it was to get little bits of guava stuck in my teeth, it was well worth it to know they use real guava. Not only was the taste delicious (I love guava juice), but it was also pretty refreshing and not overly sweet. -- STRAWBERRY COLADA - Pineapple and Coconut Smoothie with Signature Strawberry Jam...$7 (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/teaspoon-san-mateo-san-mateo-2?select=C-nuACzexdyAJUiojgOLaw) This was fantastic! In a lot of ways, it reminded me of the lava flow cocktails I had in Hawaii (sans alcohol, of course). The mix of pineapple and coconut, in particular, gave this a decidedly tropical twist that was complemented well by the strawberry jam. So good! With so many options to choose from around 3rd Ave, it's easy for Teaspoon to get overshadowed, especially by some of the newer and/or trendier shops that are around or spots that simply have more to offer. However, I don't necessarily mind that the crowds don't flock here as heavily as the likes of TP Tea or Sweet Moment, for example. Personally, I actually think Teaspoon is one of the better places that I've tried in the neighborhood, so I certainly don't mind not seeing a crowd ahead of me when I stop in. Especially when I still have so many more interesting drinks of theirs to try! FOUR AND A HALF STARS rounded up. read more

Teaspoon San Mateo - Guava Sunset (left) and Creamy Jasmine (right) - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

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was not the best teaspoon location I've been to. the person working at the register didnt seem like he wanted to be there and the drink, was definitely too sweet, even after requesting for 50% sweet. place looked a mess, and I assume its because they were in the midst of decorating for the holidays. nonetheless, I dont see myself craving to go back to this place anytime soon. read more

I hate leaving below average yelp reviews but based on my recent experience, my 2 star review is justified. Ordered their shaved ice and 2 boba drinks and my shave ice container was just messy. I had drips of shaved ice all over outside of the container and I can't believe that they clear this before giving it to me. Their shaved ice and boba drinks were delicious but my bad experience was very unfortunate. read more

Teaspoon is getting more and more expensive and I can't say that it's thaaaaat much better than their competition across the street or around the corner to justify their prices. $7-9 for a boba is more premium than most places. Got the grapefruit, mango, coconut drink for $9 because I was craving it, but probably wouldn't get it again due to the price. This drink wasn't more unique than other places that serve the same. Got the hubs a caramel cream and forgot to take the ice out of my order. Wish I was prompted, since I asked about ice for the first one. Alas, it is in a convenient location close by Simply Cakes and other stores. read more

Derrick was an amazing barista! He carefully crafted my Strawberry and Mango Silky Milk w less sugar! What wonderful drinks to enjoy on a sunny day. Will be coming back in the future! read more

Teaspoon San Mateo - Strawberry Silky Mango and Silky Strawberry - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

We came on a Sunday at 4 PM to try this place out. It wasn't too busy the shop has very limited seating but it's located in downtown San Mateo so it's the perfect area to walk around and sip on some boba. Their drinks are so good and they have cute heart-shaped boba that I would like to add into my drinks next time I'm there! Staff is super friendly and drinks were out quickly! Guava Sunset - 9/10 Silky Mango - 8/10 Liquid Gold - 9/10 read more

Teaspoon San Mateo - Guava Sunset Silky Mango Liquid Gold - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

I will never cheat on this teaspoon location as I've learned my lesson. Teaspoon in San Mateo is the best location in the peninsula! Usual go to order: Liquid gold: I love the creaminess of this drink. The honey oolong tea infused with cream and you have the choice of doing non-dairy options. Creamy jasmine 50% sweet with grass jelly: 50% is the perfect amount of sweetness for this drink with the cream they use. It was really busy on a Sunday night with two barista working but they definitely did a great job on the drinks Don't sleep on this location!! read more

I like coming here for the more "fun" drinks as I call them, as opposed to the traditional bubble teas. My favorite on their menu is the Grasshopper because it's super refreshing. They have other milky drinks I like if I'm craving something sweeter. It's definitely a grab-and-go establishment and the staff seem nice, though conversation is minimal since you order on the kiosk. read more

Great place, fast service and good drinks! You can adjust the sugar levels on some drinks so I usually prefer that option! Their boba is delicious and I cant wait to try the Taro milk tea. If you are in the area stop by! They also have a bathroom for customers and its on a nice main street so lots to see around! read more

Tried Teaspoon for the first time today and was disappointed. Drinks were weirdly too sugary, and their boba wasn't very good. They also have the worst straws??? Why do they break so easily?? read more

I got no boba or extra add-ins in the drinks so that I could refrigerate and drink later on if needed. I was mainly getting the drinks for my boyfriend, his mom & dad, and myself. They were coming back from a Canada trip and I was picking them up from SFO. Place was clean and open decorating and places to sit inside. If you find a 25min free parking spot outside you're golden to run in and pick up your order. I ordered Togo, less ice, and 70% sugar for all drinks that allowed adjustments. I tried the following: Pink Flamingo 10:10 *Watermelon Juice mixed with passion fruit which just sounded refreshing in this hot weather Matcha Royale w/ Mango + Oat Milk 10:10 *$1.20 More for substitute milk which I didn't appreciate Lychee on Lychee 10:10 *lychee black tea with lychee jelly Guava Sunset 10:10 *Guava juice with pineapple marmalade so delicious Although all of these drinks were amazing. I still believe they were overpriced. For 4 drinks, I paid $30!!! Even the toppings and milk substitutions were expensive at $1.20 for each add-in or change. They should host a Happy Hour or a stamp card at the very least. If I feel like splurging, I'd return. read more

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The staff who served us tonight were nice. Ordered a Mango Funtime but I wanted the Mango funtime with Tajin (it's called Mango on Fire). But the name was not on the screen. Thanks for the patience and assisting me with my order. Good hangout place. Will always be coming back here. :) read more

Teaspoon San Mateo - Mango fun time, black sugar, and mango on fire - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

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A friend and I were walking through downtown San Mateo and came across Teaspoon. He's a boba aficionado and we decided to give the place a try. The electronic ordering system was broken, but the girl behind the counter was on top of things. She was super friendly and very efficient, easily doing the job of two people. The menu is huge (IMO), with sweet and savory choices. I'm not a fan of sugar and was glad for the not so sweet options. You can also individually adjust the sugar in each drink. They ask if you want 0%, 25%, 50% or all out OMG THIS IS SWEET! I opted for 25% in the White Crystal and probably would go for 50% next time. The drink itself was delicious and the boba balls perfectly chewy. This was only my second boba experience, but I'm looking forward to exploring more boba places. Who knows, this might be my next great adventure. read more

Teaspoon San Mateo - White Crystal - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

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This place used to be good but today was terrible. The boba had no chew and was a soggy mess. Must have sat around/overboiled. Asked for 0% sweet but it was definitely more sweet. I asked for a refund which I never do; they said no. I ended up throwing away the whole drink because it was that bad. Will not be coming back here. I should have known when there was no one here in line when TP Tea across the street had 10 people in line. read more

Kind of disappointed but I've had way better boba... I heard from my friend that it's the best boba shop in San Mateo. I was iffy but decided I wanted to give it a try since I'm not from here. It's a casual boba place to chat with friends or just grab and go so the service was pretty quick. I ordered the creamy jasmine. When I saw the color of the milk tea and knew it was not going to meet my expectations. The tea quality didn't taste great and it was still too sweet for me even though I ordered with 50% sugar. The amount was worth it for the price I guess since most boba shops charge the same price for half the size. But I honestly prefer a place with higher tea quality. read more

We had a large order placed with the Teaspoon San Mateo team for a work event. Everything was delivered perfectly and very smoothly, price was very reasonable, teas and toppings were delicious (and so much to choose from!) and communication from Tony was great - would highly recommend! read more

Congratulations to Teaspoon San Mateo for this years Best bubble tea in all San Mateo. read more

Teaspoon San Mateo - Congratulations to Teaspoon San Mateo for this years, 2025 award for Best bubble Tea in San Mateo. We appreciate all support. - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

Using the in-store kiosk, we ordered a Strawberry Sangria with Strawberry Popping Boba ($8.20) and a Dirty Ube, which is a coffee based drink. I added honey boba to the Dirty Ube drink ($7.70) out of habit since this is a boba shop, but I think the drink would have been better (and cheaper) without it. There are some seats and tables inside to sit and chat while you wait for your drinks. The drinks were ready within 10 minutes and tasted as expected. The main reason why I would give this specific Teaspoon location 4 stars is because of the steep $1.20 price per topping. We were shocked to see this price as it is higher than what I've seen at other Bay Area boba shops and the Teaspoon location in Berkeley offers toppings for $0.75 each. A pro of this Teaspoon location is its convenient location in downtown San Mateo near other restaurants and Central Park. After grabbing our drinks, we took a walk around the area and visited Central Park. Heads up, drinks aren't allowed at the Tea Garden in Central Park so consider waiting to grab drinks until after your visit! read more

Teaspoon San Mateo - Dirty Ube with honey boba (left) and Strawberry Sangria with strawberry popping boba (right) - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

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I don't knows if this is a scam, but whoever wrote the Mother's Day promo should really get it together. I received this message in my yelp messages as well so I was convinced I was awarded a free drink. I feel pretty betrayed and lied to. I have been contemplating whether or not I would visit this location again cuz of this experience because there was a huge miscommunication when I went to the store to claim this offer. The staff had no idea what I was talking about and only gave at most a 10% discount. I was astounded. I thought I was being awarded for being a loyal customer and for writing a positive yelp review, but I just feel scammed. If this is the real owner, then I don't feel the management is reliable or anything positive. . It's also the only location that doesn't participate in the rewards program. See their response when I brought it up to them. read more

Teaspoon San Mateo - Scammed - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

The silky mango was so delicious. Boba was chewy and the mix between the two was just perfect. Will definitely come again!

This Teaspoon is the ONLY store that will not honor any specials or rewards even though the Teaspoon app says "Available at ALL locations". Therefore, if you have a birthday or want to redeem your reward points, don't bother coming here. This franchisee only cares about maximum profits and doesn't care about repeat customers. read more

Teaspoon San Mateo - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California