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Urban Ritual

4.4 (1.2k reviews)
InexpensiveBubble Tea, Cafes
Closed • 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Xinran Z.

So happy to find Urban Ritual in sf! This was our go to spot at San Pedro square in San Jose before that location closed down. They always have the best special Asian flavors for their drinks, especially the Hong Kong inspired ones. The black sesame mochi is just chefs kiss. The inside is quite big and has plenty of seating. No bathroom though, probably because it's sf. Staffs are super friendly as usual. Can't exit to be back!

Lychee lPA
Alex M.

My friend and I decided to take a break for tea since it was an unusually warm afternoon in SF, and we were exhausted from walking around all day. We didn't have to wait in line to order, but all of the tables inside were packed. I was in need of something light and refreshing, so I decided to try the lychee IPA (non-alc). My drink was prepared promptly, and it immediately quenched my thirst. The lychee flavor tasted fresh, and its sweetness was tempered by the subtle hops flavor. The drink was also lightly carbonated with just the right amount of fizz. The menu wasn't as extensive as those of the larger, more established boba shops, and I wish there had been more fruit-flavored teas - especially for the summer. Nevertheless, I can't wait to try other tea varieties on my next visit.

Creme Brulee Milk Tea
Doreen T.

A local friend highly recommended the crème brûlée milk tea here. To make things even better, the parking gods were on my side and blessed me with a spot right around the corner, which meant I could enjoy my drink inside while giving my tired feet a much-needed break. I don't normally drink a lot of boba, but vacations are for treating yourself, right? The crème brûlée milk tea was basically dessert in a cup. You could actually taste and chew on little bits of torched caramelized sugar throughout the drink. The boba itself was perfectly cooked, soft and chewy. And then there was pudding in there too! Every sip had me going "ooh" and "ahh" as I discovered another delicious texture. The only downside was that the drink only comes in one size, and it was a bit too much for me. I was genuinely sad that I couldn't finish it. That's one of the reasons I don't order boba very often. I can eat way more food than I can drink liquid for some reason. But I'd happily return to Urban Ritual to work my way through more of their milk tea menu the next time I'm in San Francisco.

House Milk Tea
Anthony N.

Reasonable boba tea in a nice location in Hayes to drink at the park Their straws are too small to viably drink the boba $8.5 for one basic boba tea with only milk/tea is quite high

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Lisa W.

I know this was a highly rated boba place and my sister even spoke good things of it, and I had high hopes for it... but in the end it fell short. The line was long, waited about 10 minutes for the ordering system, because it's by machine now. Then waited another 15 minutes for the drinks. There were a bunch of teeny boppers in front of me ordering drinks (6-8ish), so it took a bit. I ordered a house milk tea with 25% sugar. Honestly it just tasted like ash. No creamy tasting like other boba places. Not sure what their house cream was but it wasn't creamy or rich in flavor. Big disappointment. My husband got the crème brulee milk tea and that tasted even worst. It just tasted like bitter burnt pudding. Some sweetness once you get pass the pudding. Not sure who made the drinks but it was not good. The boba however was nice and soft. Not sure if it's the day or the rush of hella orders, but I normally judge a boba place by their basic milk tea and that day it was not good. And maybe that's not what to order? Not sure. But willing to try again on another time.

Hong Kong Milk Tea
Vincent P.

Urban Ritual is always a great pick for boba, I've had them a couple times now since I've been living in the Bay. This location is in Hayes Valley and this time, I decided to order the Hong Kong Milk Tea with honey boba. I enjoyed the drink and the honey boba was tasty as well. If you're looking for a good boba spot, definite give Urban Ritual a try!

Angela M.

Obsessed! Discovered Urban Ritual two days ago, been here twice back to back. The quality of ingredients, the option of no ice, the level of sweetness (when not adjustable), diversity of drink options, prices and the staff are all AMAZING! The young lady who has assisted my orders both days is so sweet and friendly. She prepared my drinks both days, she's amazing and so were our drinks. The store interior is not large yet spacious and clean. There is no where to enjoy outside in front of the store. There is a grassy/parking area nearby (2 min walk). From Civic Center Bart it is a 15-20 minute walk, depending on your pace. There is online ordering available as well as self service kiosks in store. Definitely worth a visit and revisit. I know I'll be back!

Jenny K.

There's some seating - more than usual for a boba shop. Orders come out fast despite being busy. The drinks were high quality but not particularly impressive. We got the honey oolong and the milk tea/crème brûlée drink.

Cute cup for hot beverages
Cece Y.

- Feed Me Ube: Fabulous! Rich in creamy ube flavor and chunks. - Creme Brulee: OK. - Seasonal Pistachio Toffee: Just ok. - Seasonal Mango Sticky Rice: Tastes of fresh mango. Delish! -Black Sesame Rice Ball drink (ordered this one as a hot drink and it was so good, like drinkable mochi) I love that they offer both hot and cold versions of most drinks, which is great because I still enjoy their yummy milk tea drinks in the winter without getting cold. No bathrooms. You order from a touchpad. Completely digital -- no cash payment accepted.

Roasted Oolong Tea
Lani B.

roasted oolong tea 4/5 lovely flavor, though i'm fairly picky and enjoy a deep roasted, strong tea while this one felt just slightly watered. the boba was great-- cooked perfectly and sweet with likely a brown sugar mix. hong kong milk tea with agar boba 3/5 personally, the hong kong milk tea is a blend i don't go for. ceylon is a great black tea, but it felt too sweet and the agar boba (premade packaging) was certainly different. i've had agar boba in the past, and i was surprised they automatically added that into the tea. overall, great spot to study, talk with friends and have a decent cup of tea.

Matcha Toffee!!!
Lily D.

One of my favorite boba spots! I've been loyal to Urban Tea Ritual since 2019 and back when they had 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 :)

Feed Me Ube!
Mona A.

Urban ritual San Mateo was my go to spot for a decade; and though it's been years since I had been there, I recently learned they closed which was a bummer so my husband picked up a to go order of feed me ube from the SF location; and I loved it. I love ube and taro and this drink with rice milk is perfect, it's not too sweet, but it's creamy and delicious.

Katie L.

The milk teas were so rich and creamy!! Our drinks were ready within just a few minutes :) And the employee even wiped down my drink before handing it to me, as a little bit spilled on the cup Interior was beautifully decorated

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Tried Jasmine tea with boba and it tasted fresh and not too sweet as requested. Would go back for sure.

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Do they source organic and ethical food supplies?

Are seats/ports open for studying indoors?

No.

Does the Creme Brulee really have the brulee part? (caramelized sugar) I don't see any in the pictures posted...

Yes! The creme brûlée is inside the drink (white) and the caramelized sugar came in a little to go sauce container that you dump in yourself. Perhaps they used to put it in the drink for you (but it would dissolve so not much to see anyway since no… 

Are vegan drinks and toppings available?

They have plant based milk such as macadamia but milk, soy, and oat

Is this the same place that first set up shop inside of I'a Poke down at Mission Bay a few years back? I had a creme brûlée boba there once and loved it but the next time I went back, I was disappointed they weren't there anymore!

I don't know about that Mission Bay one, but I had the creme brûlée here last week and it was very very delicious!

Hello. How is the Thai Tea here compared to Boba Guys? And what size of cup do they offer? Thank you

At the recommended sweetness levels, the Boba Guys Thai Tea is sweeter and a little less floral. They offer one cup size for iced drinks, about 20 oz (in between a regular and large size for other boba places).

Can you bring your own reusable cup here?

Of course! :)

What are the non caffeinated bubble tea options here?

The milk-based drinks like Strawberry Milk Bar and Creme Brulee!

Are there dairy-free options?

Yes! There's oat, macadamia nut, and pea milk! There are also a lot of non dairy specialty drinks!

What are the decaf bubble tea options here?

Strawberry milk bar Bae-sil Forever Young… 

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