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Urban Ritual

4.4 (1.1k reviews)
InexpensiveBubble Tea, Cafes
Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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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.

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

Naliyah L.

Omg, why did Urban Ritual close their San Jose location?! I was so bummed -- the next closest one is in SF. But honestly, it's still worth it because I LOVE Urban Ritual. I got the mango sticky rice this time -- subtly sweet, tangy, and super refreshing. I added boba because... why not, and lowkey regretted it, but it was still fine. No real notes on service since we used the kiosk and just grabbed our drinks from the counter. Other than that, it's still my favorite place to grab a drink. Can't wait to come back!

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Bill P.

Matcha toffee with no sweet, honey boba, extra matcha: drinks are on the sweeter side with the toffee, and there is a charge for extra matcha but it is totally worth it. Boba is one of the best with a chewy texture. It can be hard to get all the crunchy toffee bits with the straw. Ordering is on a kiosk if you go in person. There is online ordering and staff always has it ready during. If you're indecisive, there are photos and descriptions of their drinks. parking can be difficult to find as it is on a busy street and neighborhood. Most of the tables are for 2 with window seating for a larger group, there are no bathrooms here

Matcha Toffee
Cathy H.

Ordered matcha toffee with oat milk and boba (no added sugar) to go since I was craving a midday drink. Matcha is strong and paired well with the oat milk. I didn't need any added sugar since the boba was sweet and chewy, plus their homemade toffee was very sweet. Highly recommend this drink! It was really yummy!

Dale S.

I made a point to stop by this location last weekend because I really wanted to try it when I was in San Jose last month but when I arrived the shop had been closed. The menu looks amazing and I wanted to try some of their cool options so I came to this location instead. I sampled the Hong Kong milk tea and the hojicha and cream. The Hong Kong milk tea was nice with a strong flavor but slightly more bitter than I'm used to and the hojicha's and cream was a very unique and flavorful drink, unfortunately, the hojicha flavor gets really lost under the other heavy cookie and cream flavors. It was still good but I love hojicha so I will probably grab something more straightforward next time. The shop is really cute and the prices are reasonable. The inside is clean and there are spots to sit and enjoy your drink. Parking can get really crazy here, but luckily we decided to pull through the alley to circle back and found a spot not too far from the doors. I will definitely be back here to try more of their unique offerings.

Arnold L.

I was in the area and was looking for some milk tea. Urban Ritual had what I needed. It's a cool spot to get drinks and snacks. Parking is a challenge and I was lucky to find a spot in the alley in the back. I placed an online order for pick up and the employee had my drink ready for me when I got there. Super fast service. I had a Hong Kong Milk Tea and it was delicious. Just the right amount of sweetness and flavor. Urban Ritual is a great place to grab a milk tea when you need it.

House Milk Tea
Lillian Z.

I keep coming back to Urban Ritual! Great boba spot with creative flavors, combining mi. I love their Feed me Ube because the ube chunks are thick and creamy, creme brulee milk tea is super creative. Pearls have a great texture. Free wifi and comfy seating so it's a great place to relax for a bit, but it can get crowded and slightly noisy.

Sam R.

Stopped by Urban Ritual for a quick, midday boba break and it was pretty good! I ordered online and was able to walk over & pick up my drink soon after. I opted to order a POG (less sweet with crystal boba) and it was not bad. The drink was sort of average. I liked the flavor and tartness of the drink, although I wish there was more boba, although they did include a moderate amount of toppings. Urban Ritual's menu has a good amount of drink options, including some seasonal specials. I was curious about trying out the creme brulee boba, but decided not to, thinking it might be too sweet. Pricing seems fair and on par with most boba spots in the area. The shop itself is nice and has some seating and seems like a nice place to hang out and catch up with a friend. There's street parking nearby. Although parking nearby would likely be a challenge, unless you're visiting during less busy or off-peak hours.

Chrysanthemum Tea
Annie L.

Stumbled upon Urban Ritual while out on a walk today! With Boba guys gone from the area, it's nice to find another boba spot here. Ordered the Chrysanthemum tea, no toppings and less sweet and it was a cool, refreshing drink. I have not seen too many places offer iced Chrysanthemum tea outside of Thailand or asia countries so this was a neat find!

Matcha
Grace J.

Great tea taste and you smell the rich tea scent when you walk in! It's an inconvenient parking situation, but once you walk inside the cafe, it's clean and there's a minimalistic vibe and some seating. We pre-ordered a drink online and it was ready within minutes.

Reena S.

Boba is soft and fresh. Plenty of seating. Little to no customer service. You do your ordering at a kiosk, so when it asks for a tip, you wonder who/what you're tipping for. I ordered a lychee grapefruit drink that was so tart (like straight grapefruit) and not drinkable but I couldn't tell anyone, as no one was at the register. I just paid for another drink. The Thai tea and hong king milk tea were excellent.

Michael L.

Wasn't a huge fan. Got the Hong Kong milk tea with the sweetness toned down to try and get some of the tea notes. Unfortunately the drink was not very creamy and also did not have much tea flavor. There was instead a random chocolatey flavor which I did not like at all. I would not come back here again unless they retooled the recipe. For some reason, also felt like they added a Celsius-sized dose of caffeine or something. It kept me up for quite some time later that night and I felt very tired and uncomfortable the next day. Don't know how it managed to get a 4.4 with over 1k+ reviews.

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Ask the Community - Urban Ritual

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… Read more

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… Read more

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Spacious spot for your work at home needs if you are able to get a spot!…read more I came to coffee shop on a Wednesday afternoon and was able to grab a seat at the communal table to do some work. They do offer WiFi is a great bonus and they have a restroom for customers. There is a couple of 2 person tables, a window side table for solo patrons, a communal table that can seat 6-8, and lots of outdoor seating. I would classify coffee shop as your neighborhood cafe that is great to get some work done and not necessarily a spot with unique drinks. They do have a good selection of pastries for you to try from (unfortunately I was too full prior to try!) I do appreciate that they did have samples for you to try out. Something cool I noticed is that they did have individual mini water pitchers with mini cups for you to take from their sugar/milk station. It's very thoughtful and I appreciate the attention to detail. Not a spot to drive to or add to the list as a must try but if you need a spot to lock in, this is a good choice if you're in the area :)

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