Yu&#x27;s Cafe

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I needed a morning refresher after yoga, so I came here for some fruit tea and got my usual - a half sweet passionfruit green tea with boba. It seems I came too early, as the boba pearls were not yet ready. The bobarista offered crystal boba as an alternative, which I accepted to be efficient. The tea was actually half sweet, which I was pleased about. So many places make the tea super sweet even at 50% sweetness but not here. The fruit flavor, however, was not as prominent as I would've liked. I'm not sure that I'd get this particular drink here again. Maybe I would try another drink or snack instead. It's nice the café has some seating and WiFi. It's first come first serve naturally, so that's one pro about coming early. read more

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Raymond Y.

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This petite boba shop has limited indoor seating but stays open late, which is a plus. I ordered a coconut milk with grass jelly around 9pm and ended up waiting over 30 minutes--quite a long time for a relatively simple order When it finally arrived, the dessert came in a basic plastic container that felt a bit cheap. The grass jelly itself was nothing special, and the coconut flavor was barely detectable. For the wait and presentation, I expected a bit more, but I've heard good things about their drinks which I may try next time I'm in the area read more

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Carlo G.

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Decent desserts, but overpriced. I ordered the mango coconut sago and it was tasty, but not worth almost paying $8 for. I liked the sweet coconut milk and sago pearls, but felt that better mango could've been used. I'm not sure if they used Asian mangoes, but it was slightly tart which I wasn't the biggest fan of. My friend tried ordering the Matcha Ice Cream Red Bean Egg Puff, but they ran out of matcha ice cream and had to use vanilla ice cream instead. While the egg waffle and red bean were good, the ice cream had freezer burn and was icy and hard which wasn't the most enjoyable. She also paid close to $11 for it which was not worth it. Would not recommend this spot unfortunately. read more

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Jen L.

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The kids found this place on Instagram so we came. There was a short line and a ton of old folks sitting at tables outside. We got different egg waffles and a sago mango dessert. The egg waffles were good according to the kids. The sago mango dessert was really watery and didn't have much mango. It was ok. read more

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Jeanette S.

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Really nice shop with a variety of delicious hong kong desserts! The shop is quite small but there are a few tables available. I enjoyed the mango sago dessert. read more

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Aileen L.

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Stopped by Yu's Cafe after the Chinatown Night Market as it was one of the only boba/desert shops still open at 9pm. Unfortunately they were out of boba for the night at this time. It's a cute little cafe with a few tables and chairs inside and on the sidewalk - definitely a little tight on space but enough for a quick stop and chat over desserts. Service is efficient, and I got the mango pomelo sago, which came with quite a generous amount of pomelo (definitely more than what I'm used to getting at other places). It's not too sweet, and the mango wasn't the most flavorful, but it was what I was looking for. My friend got the Mango Sky (?) drink, which was also tasty and pretty to look at as well. Overall, a solid boba shop with a good variety of desserts and snacks. read more

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Dolores L.

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Definitely a local hang out. The young lady that took & made our order referred to all the local elderly men hanging out having coffee as "the uncles". It was busy and yummy. We ordered an iced espresso with condensed milk & super strawberry tea w mango pops. read more

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Sang Yoon K.

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Very authentic old school boba spot. Osmanthus oolong was solid and the barista knew her stuff because she gave the perfect sugar level suggestion for us. Space is tight so might not be able to find seating! read more

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Jennifer C.

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Yu's cafe is a small boba shop located in Chinatown. There's not much seating inside, so this place is lots of a to-go spot. We came on a weeknight, so service was fairly quick. I got the sesame rice balls in ginger soup. It was a light dessert that had a good black sesame flavor to it. The ginger soup was a little watered down, but I didn't mind it too much. I tried my friend's HK milk tea and it had a strong tea flavor. Overall, if you're looking for a quick boba place while in Chinatown, this place isn't too bad. read more

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Eileen C.

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Nice place for a dessert past 9pm since everywhere else is closed so early! Their sago is solid and they use fresh fruit like fresh durian! There're a few tables for dining in, but the only thing is there is no bathroom for customers. read more

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Alexander C.

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Great boba!! I had a simple jasmine milk tea boba & it was delicious. The waitress was very kind & helpful when I tried practicing my Chinese with her read more

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Steve D.

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57 Walter U Lum Pl San Francisco, CA 94108 Yu's Cafe is a small drink and dessert shop located across from Portsmouth Square ( and Garage). If you're in the parking garage, and take the elevators up to the park, you're in Portsmouth Square. On a warm August afternoon, I decided to visit this familiar part of San Francisco Chinatown. After walking around the park, I noticed Yu's Cafe. It's a small place, with 4-5 small tables. Large menu boards show their offerings. Service is not very attentive. I'm sure it depends on who is working. But I walk in and nobody is at the counter. I called out "ARE YOU OPEN?" There was no answer. Then I see a QR Menu code taped on the glass. I figured I am to order via phone, and then my drink will magically appear. Then suddenly a young lady pops up and says "Hi, may I take your order?" Okay, I ordered: - Passion Fruit Tea, with Grass Jelly $7.25 50% Sweet, Reg Ice The drink was okay. It was cold and slightly sweet, and satisfied my thirst on a warm day. The grass jelly was clumped on the bottom of the cup. Grass Jelly reminds me of my late Aunt Daisy, who often told me to never pass up the simple pleasure of life.....dessert. Would I return? Yes, if I'm in the area. read more

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Olive R.

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Great small tea place in the heart of Chinatown. Pretty big selection of teas, flavors and "add-ons". Quality was great and it definitely seems to be a local. 3 tables inside and the park is right outside the door. It does smell like cigarettes in there though. read more

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Jason L.

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9 months ago

Refreshing! Yu's Café gives off that classic old-school boba shop vibe from before the big chains took over. The boba is steeped in a noticeably sweet syrup, so it's worth adjusting your drink's sugar level if you prefer something more balanced. It's a cozy, nostalgic spot with late-night hours, making it an easy go-to for a quick sweet fix or casual hangout. read more

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Crystal L.

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A yummy local spot for a dessert I always see grandpas hanging out around here. The drinks are unique and refreshing, and they have so many options. They also have a mango slushy dessert with mochi balls, which is my favorite, but it is a larger portion so I would recommend sharing that with someone. The reason for four star is that it is still quite expensive and the service isn't great but it isn't bad. It seems like there are just one to two people working and they're always busy making drinks. read more

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Mary V.

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Cute small dessert shop in Chinatown. I was looking for a bubble tea spot when I saw this on my exploration of Chinatown. When I realized they have sago desserts, I decided against the tea and went with the taro coconut sago (served warm or cold) -- I recommend warm. I'm so glad I went with this dessert. It reminds me of home when my mom used to make sago based desserts. It's not overly sweet which is what I love about it! Although, I wish they'd give a little more taro. :) Service is very fast. The place is small. I didn't ask, but there doesn't seem to be a restroom available? read more

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Si L.

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I give it 0 star if I could. Waited 30 minutes and they said they missed the order and it'll take them a few minutes. 10 minutes later they said the order was cancelled. Horrible. read more

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Annie L.

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The moment I stepped in I was hit in the face by groups of flies. It was disgusting. Didn't look like a clean cafe. I ordered the peach oolong tea. OK taste but not cold enough (no ice) for this hot 90 degrees day. It was literally just room temperature tea with some foam on top. I had my hopes up but didn't turn out good. read more

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Lawrence C.

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This is a small, local boba place located in Chinatown with a good variety of drinks. The inside is a bit small, although it does have a few tables for people to sit at when they aren't too busy. The service was pretty good, and our order didn't take too long for them to make. Here, I got the Hong Kong milk tea and while my girlfriend got the taro milk tea. While the Hong Kong milk tea was good, it didn't differentiate itself too much from other boba drinks that I've had. However, my girlfriend really enjoyed the taro milk tea and after I took a sip I also agreed. Even though taro isn't my usual go-to, I do think the taro milk tea here has more flavor compared to other similar drinks I've tried elsewhere. Yu's cafe is a nice place to stop for boba if you are around the area later in the day, as they are open relatively late for SF and they have some solid drinks like the taro there. read more

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Anny O.

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Taro sago 4/5 - this was pretty good but I wish the taro was cooked longer so it was softer. Also think it would be better if the taro was more of a paste instead of chunks. There wasnt a lot of taro chunks so for $6 it was overpriced. Also had to pay .25 extra for a togo container.. read more

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Sue V.

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A little boba shop located across from Portsmouth Square in Chinatown. It wasn't super busy when we grabbed drinks on our way back to the hotel, just a few locals coming in for their drinks and a cute little grandma with a silver bob and bangs walking around who probably owned the place. I had the creamy taro drink with lychee jelly (toppings cost extra). The cream was a salted cream which made the drink not too sweet (I also requested 50% sugar and 50% ice). It was perfect for what I was craving. The durian shake is also really good if you like that flavor. I would come again if I'm in the area and want another drink. read more

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Daniel P.

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The lychee is bomb for com. The service great and the drinks are perfectly sweetened. Highly recommend this establishment

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Jeremiah M.

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Yu's Cafe was one of the very few boba places that opened when I was visiting Chinatown later in the night. To be honest the area was a little sketch since there was a lot of lurkers in the area at dark. When my friends and I approached the cafe it was locked from the outside, and the worker had to unlock it for us to come in. I understand why, but it kind of speaks loudly the kind of area we were visiting. Aside from that, the place itself was quaint inside but definitely small. The prices for the drinks were fair and affordable. We all got different drinks, I don't remember what I got but it was okay. I believe there was some taro paste in my drink but I don't think it's for me. Tapioca was soft but maybe a little too chewy for my liking. I like the ice in the drink though, they looked like mushrooms. read more

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Zhixing L.

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Amazing boba Tea using fresh fruits . Highly recommend this place. I have tried couple of the green tea all was very good read more

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Tasha H.

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Super cute cafe with a very helpful and friendly staff. They have a bunch of choices for Asian desserts. Black sticky rice w mango - amazing. The black sticky rice is sweet and cooked down nicely. The coconut milk is sweet and flavorful and the mangos were perfect. Sago desserts were less successful (mango sago, taro sago) I thought because there was not as much flavor. Egg waffle - best I've ever had. They really figured this out. The flavor and texture was so eggy and crisp and soft and delicious, I really enjoyed it! read more

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Thu N.

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tldr; tasty boba pearls! Cozy boba shop across from a park in Chinatown with plenty of indoor seating. Open late for those of us with the post-dinner boba cravings. - Coffee Milk Tea: Sweet, strong coffee flavor, 10/10. Boba pearls were also perfectly sweet and chewy (which is nice given that not all boba spots have tasty pearls) Service was super speedy. They have everything from milk teas to specialty sparkling drinks on their menu. Would definitely come back to try other drinks :) read more

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Caili C.

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Stopped by for a quick Hong Kong milk tea on a Sunday afternoon. We got it unsweetened and it was the perfect mix of strong tea and rich creaminess from the evaporated milk. There's a few small tables inside and outside to sit but it's a small neighborhood shop so there's not too much room to linger. Portsmouth Square is right across the street and a great spot to take your drink and people watch. read more

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Dean K.

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Service was quick and I got an amazing Boba perfect for just walk-ins and overall great experience but if you're not a Boba person don't go

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Neeta D.

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Good bubble tea options, pretty similar to other places. Quantity is good, with the bubble tea served in tall cups. You might look at the menu and wonder why lot of the pics have purple colored tea, but mind you, it's not purple yam or something. .but is just their sparkling water being slightly purple colored. I took Lychee bling bling with mango pearls, which has portion of the drink purple. read more

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Aileen M.

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Found this boba spot near my hotel and walked in, almost like a hole in the wall joint. It looks family run business and they get their business done. Meaning no frills, nice enough, and great quality drink. I decided on the mango pomelo sago, and I think I heard her peel and chop up fresh grapefruit, and blend real mangos for the juice. The sago was semi-frozen, which was a nice touch. This drink was really delicious with the perfect amount of sweetness (not too sweet). Very satisfied and would recommend this spot! read more

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Abigail C.

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Came here on a Tuesday night after a dim sum dinner. I was shocked at how few places were open in China Town, but Yu's Cafe was one of the only Asian dessert options. I ordered the grass jelly coconut sago. I was expecting it to be warm, but it was a cold sago (just a heads up if you're also expecting warm sago). The grass jelly seemed homemade and it wasn't too sweet. The sago itself was soft and the coconut base also wasn't too sweet. I don't like my sago sweet, so this was a perfect light dessert for me. The shop seemed relatively clean and there are a few tables open for dining in. I was the only customer in the shop and my order was ready in about 5 minutes! I'd recommend if you're looking for a relatively cheap Asian dessert. read more

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Olivia H.

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Some friends and I came in for a late night treat but unfortunately, this didn't exactly hit the spot. My boyfriend and I got the durian black sticky rice and a coffee milk tea with boba. Compared to similar desserts we've had elsewhere, the texture, portion, and flavor missed the mark. It was a bit bland and the durian to bean ratio was off, with not enough durian, so at point we just had the beans left which wasn't that great. The coffee milk tea was also small and watery, however, the boba was still warm and chewy, even though it was at the end of the night. I'd probably recommend going elsewhere for boba and dessert. read more

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Allen Z.

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I parked at the Plymouth square parking lot for grocery shopping and was craving for boba as I walked back to the parking lot. I always order the Jasmine milk tea with zero sugar in order to taste the tea flavor and to see how well the boba was marinated. The tea is alright. It taste like how every other store makes their Jasmine milk tea. The boba was well marinated in brown sugar syrup. However the boba was on the mushier side. If it was a bit more chewy, then it's excellent. Yu's has one of the cheapest price for boba in the city, so if you are in Chinatown, give this place a shot. read more

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Shirley L.

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Ordered two drinks, durian with boba and mango grapefruit with tapioca. Both drinks were thin and not enough flavor. The durian drink was a disappointment. I will give them another chance and come back to try their desserts. read more

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Meghan J.

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solid drinks! i don't see it on their online menu, but i ordered something with mango+coconut+butterfly pea powder, which made the drink very aesthetically appealing. got my drink quick. will probably go back to try their desserts one day! read more

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Neal S.

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Very very very slow. Ordered two drinks and only two people ahead of me and 20 mins.

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Mattie F.

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I came here on Christmas night and the place seemed to have pretty steady business. I ordered the black sugar boba milk tea and it was okay. The boba was nice and chewy and still a little warm which I liked. The black sugar syrup that the boba was soaked in was a little overwhelming, to the point that the first few sips of my drink just tasted like syrup. The tea itself tasted very watered down and I couldn't really taste any tea flavor. The drink was also not as creamy as I would have liked. The shop is pretty small with only a few tables inside and outside. Their drinks were fairly priced and employees were nice. I do appreciate how this is one of the fewer boba shops in Chinatown that are open late, especially on Christmas Day. I'm glad I tried this place, but I probably wouldn't return unless it's the only boba shop open at the time. read more

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Very tiny bubble tea shop currently only serving to go from a stand by the door. Seems like the menu is limited as there was no egg puff available. Very tasty tea drinks though. Black Sugar Boba Milk Tea: Ok, the sugar is strong in this one. Definitely take their advice and shake it up a bit (after you get your photo, of course). Love how the sugar has a molasses accent to it. Great way to liven up all the milk tea and chewy boba. Mango Coconut Milk Sago: Lots of creamy sweet coconut milk. A few pieces of fresh sweet mango. And lots of chewy (non-boba) tapioca pearls. It's a dessert, but kinda filling, so I could see this being a fun breakfast too. read more

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It was my first time here I ordered a mango coconut sago . It was just ok Employees were nice read more

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More info about Yu's Cafe

57 Walter U Lum Pl
San Francisco, CA 94108
Chinatown
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(925) 628-3739
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Hours

What time does Yu's Cafe open?

Yu's Cafe opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Yu's Cafe opens at 12:00 PM on Wednesday.

What time does Yu's Cafe close?

Yu's Cafe closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Wednesday.Yu's Cafe closes at 10:00 PM on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Tue, Thu 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMWed 12:00 PM - 9:00 PMFri-Sun 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Yu's Cafe take Bitcoin?

No, Yu's Cafe does not take Bitcoin.

Does Yu's Cafe take credit cards?

Yes, Yu's Cafe takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Yu's Cafe have catering options?

No, Yu's Cafe does not have catering options.

Does Yu's Cafe have a drive thru?

No, Yu's Cafe does not have a drive thru.

Indoor Amenities

Does Yu's Cafe allow dogs?

No, Yu's Cafe does not allow dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Yu's Cafe have bike parking?

No, Yu's Cafe does not have bike parking.

Does Yu's Cafe have parking?

Yes, Yu's Cafe has parking options.

Other Amenities

Is Yu's Cafe wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Yu's Cafe is wheelchair accessible.

Does Yu's Cafe have free WiFi?

Yes, Yu's Cafe has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Our business specialized Milk tea, Fresh tea, Fruit juice，slushie， desserts and snacks. Mango mochi ，Durian mochi

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I love açaí bowls, so when I saw that they had a happy hour sign (10am-2:30pm daily) for $12.99, I…read moredecided to stop by to grab one for lunch! This location is really close to my work, which was great. I stopped by on a Tuesday at 1:30pm and there were only a few customers inside. I like the simple decor and the big menu on the wall, it reminded me of Hawaii. I ordered the original gangster and waited less than 5 minutes before it was ready. The açaí was not too sweet (just how I like it), and I loved all the toppings that came with it such as the granola, banana, blueberry, coconut shavings, and honey. The strawberry was a bit too tart but other than that, everything was great. I think I've found my favorite açai spot in the city. I can't wait to try other flavors next time I stop by.

I love Bowl'd Acai! I remember going to their food truck pre-pandemic by Salesforce Tower…read more Their acai bowls are fresh, high quality, and large portions. I find the Green Goliath to be pretty unique, as well as the Original Gangster. I love the light, airy, and plant-filled interior. They also have some good "happy hours" for cheaper poke bowls, acai bowls, smoothies, and bone broths. Service is kind, friendly, and efficient. I love this location in Nob Hill? Polk Gulch? Very bikeable, walkable, and bus-able.

Original Gangster Acai Bowl

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Green Goliath (front) and Original Gangster Acai Bowl (back)

Cafe de Casa

Family-owned & operated

Speaks Spanish

The best Brazilian food in the Bay Area. Food quality and service are top…read more Food = 10/10 Clean = 10/10 Ambience = 10/10

I've been craving Brazilian cheese bread after eating one from a Brazilian steak house and this…read moreplace definitely satisfied my cravings for it. Their Pao de queijo is a large enough portion where you can half it. Also tried their cheese waffles but it didn't have the same cheesy bounce that the pao de queijo has. But the dipping sauces was a great addition and paired even better with the pao de queijo. Might just order that on the side next time. Overall, the ambiance was very chic. Saw a couple dogs sitting on the floor with their owners so I'll choose to dine in the next time I bring my pup.

Love the window logo decal.

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Entrance

Norman's Ice Cream & Freezes

San Francisco weather can be down and up like the New York Knicks NBA basketball team. Visitors of…read moreSan Francisco is also like AI when people see a few days of sun during a heatwave and it starts to hallucinate it will be sunny all in the month of June and throughout a so-called Summer in the city. There is a place in tourist trap of San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf which serves temporary relief from the heatwave. They serve sweet ice treats . It's called Norman's. Walking at Fisherman's Wharf on the latest heatwave in San Francisco I landed at Norman's. Inside it's a small shop but has lots of ice cream flavors available. Inside you find rum and coke floats available along with root beer floats and Halo Halo. They claim to have the best ice cream in San Francisco on their sign outside and who I am to argue since they serve lots of Mitchell's Ice Cream flavors. I had to get my favorite ice cream flavors besides vanilla which is the Mango. It was delicious and refreshing during this San Francisco heatwave . I also had the Ube flavor Mitchell's ice cream and it was so delicious. It was served on a waffle cone which is flakey like some in SF. If you want Mitchell's ice cream and a sundae with a cherry on top stop at Norman's in The Del Monte Cannery at Fisherman's Wharf. Go to the San Francisco tourist trap "zone "where in SF people are like zombies walking with their eyes on their "phone" and the sky is not only to see the sun and clouds but also a see in SF a "drone"but with all that you can still enjoy Mitchell's Ice Cream at Norman's on a flakey "cone" Some like to be performative on social media like Fisherman Wharf performer "performing" in a heatwave in SF the beach where all the party people are "swarming " because the city is "warming "and the place to cool out is an ice cream shop named " Norman"

Order: HALO HALO -freshly crushed ice, coconut milk, beans,…read morejelly all mixed in with macapuno (the best combination) Best ice cream shop! Norman runs the whole shop, friendly and provides recommendation on the order. The choices are handwritten on the walls. Ice cream is provided by Mitchell's. Place is definitely a gem tucked between multiple buildings. Look for the sign!

It's the tango with the cone mango

Cones

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Juice House - San Francisco

4.3

(29 reviews)

0.7 mi

My first time at Juice House and I'm absolutely in love! I love a fresh, raw, cold pressed juice…read morewith all the goodness inside! I went with the Turmeric stone & my friend ordered the Car-root. We were offered samples of any juice! He had me tried the turmeric which was not strong at all. I taste more of the carrot and the sweetness of the orange. Turmeric is great for inflammation. They also have Kombuchas, elixirs, coffee and nut mylks. Friendly customer service.

Came here with a coworker to grab a quick drink on this sunny, warm day in the city and the…read morecold-pressed juice was just what we needed! I ordered the Kale Yeah and my coworker tried the Green Mary; we both really enjoyed our drinks and finished them fast! The Kale Yeah didn't taste overly of kale and cilantro and was really refreshing and smooth. In my opinion, worth the $ and I highly recommend. I asked my coworker about the horseradish in the Green Mary and she said she couldn't really taste and that it was delicious. It was also our lucky day that both these drinks were 50% too at the time so we only spent about $13 for both. The person who served us was really friendly and offered samples. I'd come back again to try more juices and bring the bottle that my Kale Yeah came in to reuse for a small discount!

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Enter The Cafe

Essentially Yomie's Yogurt but under a different name due to some restriction. Ordered the purple…read morerice yogurt, mango pomelo sago, and dragonfruit drink. Rice and yogurt was creamy, slightly tart, very filling and could be a meal on its own. Definitely a healthy alternative to boba. Rice used was glutinous so it was nice and chewy. Too bad you can't adjust sweetness. I liked that the mango drink also tasted fresh and had bits of mango and pomelo.

Came here after a long bike ride and this was such a cute find!…read more Good: - Portion sizes are huge! I loved the big wrap burrito here and the one with the tater tots was my favorite - The ham and cheese egg pop with fluffy brioche bread was so simple, yet filling - The place is super cheap! It's a nice easy place to come and grab something and have a laid back catch up - Super nice servers, but it's a bit of a diner like experience Bad: - The yogurt with purple rice and half sugar was a little sour - would not recommend Overall this place was a casual cheap and cute find!

Strawberry Milk Slushy $6.50 / shares same store as Yomie's Rice X Yogurt

Pink Fleshy Peach Fruit Yogurt / 粉·多肉蜜桃果酸奶. (@joeynht)

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Strawberry cheese tea

JOE & THE JUICE

I mean, does Joe & the Juice really need a review? I feel like I'm the only one who has never tried…read moreit until now. Hubs was in the area so I decided to walk over for a smoothie. A customer praised the Beets & Berries and I was sold. For the newbies like myself, the smoothies have protein whereas the shakes do not; that's the only difference. My smoothie was light and refreshing (the additions of berries, banana and date puree did not make this drink super sweet). Cheers!

This place has a really cool fancy detective vibe inside! They have so many good food and drinks…read moreoptions anywhere from smoothies to coffee and more! The girl that took my order wasn't the friendliest but I still had a good experience! The tunacado sandwich was really good, definitely my favorite thing I got! The blended coffee was ok, it was just a super strong coffee flavor and very tart tasting. I also think the sizes are too small for the price because it's definitely pricey! But overall a cool concept and cool place!

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Palmetto Superfoods

I ordered 1 too good to go "bag" and walked out with two smoothies. It came out of the freezer so…read moreit was a little frozen at first but the afternoon heat and time melted it slowly, revealing a very pleasant treat. There's outdoor seating to sit down or stand and enjoy your items

Wow, my acai bowl was amazing. So many fun and crunchy toppings and delicious fruit on top of…read moremultiple layers of other fun, tasty and healthy ingredients. I need to get my paper up and put this into my routine. I got the bay bowl and it was really good. My work ordered from here for employee appreciation week and I was completely satisfied and finished wanting more. We had it delivered, so I didn't have any in store experience.

Locally sourced ingredients

Interior

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Roma Antica

David our server was great! The cioppino and the amatriciana were excellent. Absolutely recommend…read moreif you're in the area!

David was amazing, so friendly and recommended an amazing seafood special. Food was high quality…read moreand authentic, atmosphere was genuine and sexy. Wine and food were spectacular. Will definitely come back.

Carbonara

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Saltimbocca alla romana

Parachute Bakery

Quality selection of seasonal and traditional pastries. I'm not the kind of person to stand in line…read morebut service moves fast and I know I will be happy with my selection- so worth the wait! It's hard to choose a favorite but I love the everything Kouign Amann, the chocolate Entremet , and all the laminated pastries . Oh and the basque cheesecake is iconic in the little wooden box. Not mentioning so many more but totally with the trip for a special treat.

These are not pastries. They are a work of art. I was simply amazed by the artistry and thought…read moreinto each item. Ordered chocolate croissant and savory kouign amaan-- both were really good. Also got a cappuccino and liked it. Their decor and theme is very modern and inviting. There is a long line-- expect that-- but it also moves fairly quickly. IMO, worth it!

Delicious latte but even after 3 shots of coffee it was light.

Drink menu

Basque Cheesecake

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Juniper

Juniper is in my top 3 bakeries you must go to in San Francisco!…read more I have been here a handful of times already and can confidently say everything I have had here has been exceptional and delicious. The pastries are all flaky and crispy, and you can tell they were crafted by a true craftsman. I think what makes Juniper so special is the selection of unique flavors they have. My favorite being their award-winning Cubano croissant, their black sesame kouign amann, and their choux pastries. I do want to call out how much I appreciate the amount of savory pastries they have since I don't always want a sweet treat the moment I wake up. To note, Juniper is typically busy, but I have never waited in line for more than 10 minutes, even on weekends. They also have a lot of tables for seating, but because of the flow of people, it might be difficult to find a spot. Stop by here if you're around the area! They are also a sister shop of Saint Frank, so you can get some coffee while you're here as well.

Finally had a chance to give Juniper a try, and I arrived on a Saturday around 10am. Even though…read morethere was what looked to be a pretty long line out the door we were able to order and get our pastries, find a seat in the collection of somewhat crowded indoor tables and stools and enjoy a few pastries in less than an hour. The workers are quick and efficient and it's clear that despite having a robust menu and being quite busy they've got an excellent system going to make sure fresh pastries are coming out reasonably fast. The interior is more industrial and small and definitely more of a grab and go, or sit down for a quick few bites type of vibe. My friend and i got a few things to try, but the standouts were the mulberry danish, and the kimchi bacon Danish. All the pastries were crisp, with many buttery layers and were clearly well made but these two had the most flavor and stood out as offerings that are a bit more unique compared to other bakeries in the city. We also tried the black sesame kouign amann, which was more reminiscent of a morning bun type pastry, and the cubano and the ham and cheese croissants, which were good but just lacking a little in flavor. Overall, Juniper has excellent pastries, and I'll definitely be sure to grab a plain croissant next time to try it out as well - some pastries pack a bit more flavor than others but given how quickly the like moves I'll definitely be back again to try some of their othering offerings soon!

The est Avocado toast ever!

Pain Au Chocolat

Bright ambiance inside

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The Italian Homemade Company

Meatballs were extremely good! I'm not a great critic for Italian food but here's my take:…read more The pesto surprisingly felt a bit not as immersed, the olive oil felt a bit separate from the parsley and the nuts but overall yummy. Pasta was fantastic, bouncy and fresh. If order the other créame bolognese sauce next time. Some mosquitos inside so just a bit annoying on warm days but overall great service and area.

Great spot for homemade pasta! You can see the staff making…read morepasta as soon as you walk in! We went on a Saturday night and were seated right away. And we got our food pretty fast. We ordered: - Pesto gnocchi: tasted so fresh and full of flavor - Meat lasagna: so much meat! I typically like more ricotta but if you like more meat, this is for you. The sauce was delicious! - Burrata salad: such a big portion! Love the bread it comes with

Great mix of cold cuts and cheeses!

Casual dining

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Fettuccine Pesto was amazing!

Q Specialty Coffee

Certified professionals

Locally owned & operated

4.5/5 iced matcha cloud latte! Great flavor and umami, not too sweet…read more Got this to-go, but the place was so cute! Would love to come back and work here.

I got invited here to shoot some content for them, and I'm very glad for that opportunity…read more Content aside, I did genuinely enjoy their drinks. The strawberry matcha was my favorite. They used a strawberry cream top instead of a puree, which I actually enjoyed. It added a nice creaminess to the drink, and the matcha was very smooth and strong. It worked well together. I also tried their double hojicha, and while I enjoyed how nutty and strong the hojicha was, I did find it a little bit grainy. I wish it was a little smoother like the matcha was. I usually don't drink/like coffee, but the guava cold brew sounded so interesting I couldn't resist. The fruity jasmine tea somehow paired so well with the coffee and made it a nice refreshing drink. I was also lucky enough to try the matcha crepe cake, which I believe they get from Lady M. It had really nice layers and was light, but unfortunately it was a little too sweet for me. Overall a very solid matcha/coffee option in SF. They have a beautiful interior too, perfect for catching up with friends. Servers were sweet as well!