Saturday 02.11.2023 This place is delicious! It's been difficult to actually find a boba place where I'm like "dang, this is GOOD!" That's how I felt, until I found out about Brew Cha! I ordered a large Black Sugar Crème Brûlée latte with boba pearls, oat milk, 75% sweetness and less ice. I want to start off by saying, thank you for not charging extra for oat milk! There are other boba shops that charge extra for non-dairy milk options and it's just not right, especially for those who are lactose intolerant. So Kudos to Brew Cha being accommodating. Also, they don't charge extra for the boba pearls, unless you want extra boba, then it's like a $0.60 extra charge. I really like that you're able to further customize your drink. For instance, you can choose your sweetness level, amount of ice, type of milk you prefer (or even no milk), and additional toppings of your choosing. Their eco friendly straws here aren't flimsy like the cheap bamboo ones or the paper ones, so that's a plus. I was actually able to enjoy the drink without worrying about my straw breaking. The flavor of the drink was amazing! I really loved the crème brûlée on the top. The boba pearls were nice and chewy. I dislike when they're undercooked or too mushy. I think next time I might order 50% sweetness instead of 75%. It was a tad too sweet, but I think that's because the crème brûlée is naturally already really sweet. It did have a nice creamy and rich flavor! I'm actually surprised that I didn't get a sugar rush or crash from all the sugar in this drink haha. I never really drink lattes, and I'm not big on sweets, so when I say something sweet is good, it means it's REALLY GOOD. LOL. Oh and did I mention that their large sized cups are truly an actual size large!? I feel like the prices here are also pretty decent! My drink came out to be about $7. (This was ordered through DoorDash). read more

Brew Cha - Black Sugar Creme Brulee Latte GH (top view of the crème brûlée) 2.11.2023 - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Solid boba and the shop open the latest in the Mission (which I was super thankful for). Black sesame matcha is a unique combination that satisfied my evening boba craving with the nutty notes from the sesame. I was surprised that oat milk (which is usually an up charge at other boba shops) was free for my large drink, which itself was an cheap price to begin with. Pretty quick service and the indoors was spacious for seating but also easy counter service for to-go drinks. read more

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One of my favorite boba spots! Only downside (not to their fault) is the hard to find parking. Sometimes I want to go but cannot find anywhere to park and pick up. I've tried many drinks here and have liked them all. My favorites are the Oreo matcha and strawberry milk tea! They have a good variety of drinks and boba is always fresh. read more

Drinks: aight i had the matcha creme brûlée yesterday and it was SO GOOD that i came back today and now it tasted watered down AF. It tasted like milk with a splash of matcha when it was sooo good yesterday! I'm so disappointed. It's like they forgot the brûlée and I didn't spend damn near $8 for you to forget the brûlée lol. Service: nothing to write home about. You order on iPads and they leave your drink out when it's ready Ambiance: cramped? For some reason half of it is walled off. Kinda hot inside lol Wouldn't come again honestly due to inconsistency read more

Brew Cha - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm please with all my orders so far! Haven't been in the store, only through delivery but I discovered them while double Dashing and highly recommend you give them a try. read more

I went here again recently. Getting a fresh fruit tea, amazing!! And a lackluster oreo matcha latte. The oreo drink was super watery. Not a lot of distinct flavors. 2.5/5. Threw away the cup with liquid still in it. Fresh fruit was a banger!!! I don't remember what flavor I got but wow!! You guys went above and beyond tossing like 1/2 a lemon in there!! read more

Brew Cha - Fresh Kumquat Lemon Tea GH Fresh Passion Fruit G. Tea GH - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Best boba shop in the mission. I've had all their milk teas and the golden milk. I love that you can actually taste the tea and not just sugar and you can add a scoop of boba for free! The warm golden milk is perfect on those cold nights. On days I want a little more sweet I go with the crème brûlée milk tea with the free boba. This drink has a delicious custard with caramelized sugar on top. The cup is lined with the custard too. On days when I want to take it easy, I go with the Earl Grey milk tea with free boba and agar boba. You can customize sweetness level, ice level, type of milk and of course toppings. You can order here on Yelp, or in store on the touchscreens. Parking is awful.... It's SF after all. read more

Brew Cha - Warm golden milk - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Decided to give Brew Cha a try after seeing their stellar reviews! As this was our first time trying Brew Cha, we decided to pick one of their popular picks. Our order consisted of: - Black & Red Latte GH - This was one of their top 10 customer pics. It's made with premium black sesame and red bean and you can select your milk option. I definitely tasted the black sesame, but the red bean flavor was subtle. Also, the black sesame was very gritty. Wasn't a huge fan, but worth trying. - Peach Matcha Latte GH - Ordered this for the hubs as I've never come across peach matcha latte and thought it'd be a nice alternative to the strawberry matcha latte. I was told the drink was ok, different, but would prob get the strawberry matcha if we order from Brew Cha again. - Ube Taro Latte GH - This was one of their top 10 customer pics. It's made with fresh purple yam and fresh taro. I was not a fan of this drink as it tasted very bland. There was a nice amount of taro chunks for the taro lovers. Overall, I wouldn't make a trip out here, but would give them another try if I'm in the area. read more

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They have amazing menu with tons of choices, one of the best Boba places in SF...great quality drinks

Nice cozy spot in Mission, fairly close to all the food spots too. I stopped by to do some work and recharge while waiting to meet up with friends for dinner. They have indoor seating now and that was something I was trying to find out for the longest time. They do have outlets too. Other boba spots nearby don't have that option yet so this was a blessing. I saw their Ube Taro Latte as the number 1 recommendation and was convinced. My one complaint is that the cups kind of suck as in they're flimsy, thin plastic and aren't feasible to shake up like seal. That means you need to stir rather than shake. Price is a little higher but milk substitutions are included and boba is a free (optional) topping - other toppings cost extra. Milk substitutions include lactose free milk which is a life saver. Ube Taro Latte w/ Boba - 50% sugar was still a bit sweet. I did get lactose free milk though, and that's usually sweeter than regular milk. Stir well and you'll have the creamiest, nutty flavor. Real taro and ube bits are noticeable and the flavor is very obvious. One of my favorite ube/taro drinks. Boba was chewy and a bit sweet but could be better. read more

Brew Cha - Ube Taro Latte with Boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Tried the Ube Taro Latte because alot of the reviews were raving about it and it was the customer's top pick. But when I got it was slightly disappointed because it was just milk with ube paste on the side of the cup? I didn't completley dislike it but I was expecting more a tea with hints of ube in it. One of my friends who also got the drink didn't like the texture of the ube paste and how it didn't really mix with the milk. The boba itself was also good but not the best. read more

Lovely place, amazing service, great tea!! I just can't get enough of their cup holder. In the menu, look up "brewchandise" for them. Another must mentioned is their arcade plushie game. Got these menu from TOP 10 customers' favorite. Now they're also my favorite. - Ube Taro Latte - Diamond Mixed Berry read more

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The black sugar creme brulee latte is the best bubble tea I have ever had.. I highly recommend that one if you want something sweet/fun. The service was pretty quick and you can either order in person or on a screen. They had games and crane machines and comfortable seating inside and I liked the vibe a lot. I'll definitely be back here. read more

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I was pleasantly surprised by this place. I thought it was going to be regular boba, but this place ended up being one of my top choices in the city. They have super unique flavors and toppings. My favorite was definitely the Creme Brûlée latte with cheese foam and egg pudding; they have perfected that! Only downside is parking because it's in the mission district. | IG: Smackinfood read more

Brew Cha - Creme Brulee Milk Tea GH, Ube Taro Latte GH, Black Sugar Creme Brulee Latte GH, Fresh Passion Fruit G. Tea GH | IG: Smackinfood - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Brew Cha has a large selection of specialty drinks, milk teas, and fruit teas. I was super excited for the black sesame fresh milk since black sesame is my favorite flavor. It was exactly what I was hoping for, but the texture is definitely on the grittier side. The boba was also nice, but it could have been a bit firmer for me. A bunch of the reviews said the milk teas have a strong tea flavor, but I found the jasmine green milk tea to be pretty diluted. I didn't think it was nearly strong enough, but it was still better than some other boba places. Overall, I'd come back again but focus more on ordering the specialty drinks. read more

Brew Cha - Black Sesame Fresh Milk, Jasmine Green Milk Tea, Fresh Passion Fruit Green Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here on a Sunday evening around 7pm. Had matcha crème bruleé latte and absolutely loved it. At 75% sweet it tasted like a 100% sweet, but drink was awesome!! I picked the free boba and whole milk option. Not too fancy. With tip and tax it was almost $10. Definitely a "treat"!! Ambiance was ok, it was not crowded. The staff looked tired, and were busy fulfilling many online orders. Definitely recommend this place. read more

If you order with card, there's a machine on the side of the cashier to take your order. If you pay with cash, then order in person. Be careful when paying by card as tip is automatically set to $3. I wasn't paying attention and later realized that my $6 drink ended up being $9.45. Ube taro latte was disappointing. The drink didn't have enough boba and of the ube taro (drink was too milky). read more

Brew Cha - Ube taro latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Brew Cha is located at the corner of one of the side streets, away from the main street. Parking is hit or miss here, depending what day of the week or time you come by. It is a small shop and they open up their seating area again, I am not sure if bathrooms are open because it was blocked off. I ordered my usual - the Jasmine Milk Tea with boba. The milk tea was too overly creamy with a more subtle tea taste, compared to my last visit - I wished it was more balanced and consistent. No more layers like the first time I ordered it, but I feel like it tasted better when it was layered. read more

I was searching for a relaxing spot to hang out in the city when I came across this place. From the seating to the wide variety of menu items, the space offered many options worth trying. To play it safe, I decided to go for the ube, and I was not disappointed! read more

Brew Cha - Ube Taro Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Why does it take 25 minutes to make 2 boba drinks ? 5 Single orders who got here after me got their drinks before I did

This was our first time at brew cha, so we decided to pick one of their popular picks and we went with the diamond mixed berries. You can taste the bits of berries in it and it had a refreshing sweet taste that makes you want to drink more. Would recommend trying out this drink! Also, there weren't many spots to sit and seems like most people would just order it to go. read more

Brew Cha - Diamond Mixed Berries GH - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Brew Cha is a charming milk tea place in the Mission District of San Francisco. There is plenty of parking available on a weekday afternoon. I didn't have to pay for parking and I would have to walk a bit there. The space is quite small. There is limited seating. On the bright side, they have board games that you can play with your friends. The internet doesn't work well here, so it's not an ideal place to do your work. I got the matcha milk tea. It was sweeter than I had hoped. The staff was really friendly. I could see myself bringing friends here to chill and hang out. read more

Review update! After my disappointing experience last time, Kenneth, the owner, sent me a kind note offering me a free drink to make up for it. He also said he would follow up with the staff on what happened with my drink. It was a really nice offer so decided to stop by! I got the Ube Taro Latte this time with 50% sugar, light ice, light boba, and oat milk. YUM!!! The fresh taro was such a nice surprise and so tasty! Move over artificial taro flavoring, I'm officially a convert! The woman who helped me also let me know that the Black Sugar Latte doesn't have tea in it and since I had lighter sugar and no ice, it made sense that I got overwhelming almond milk flavor. Definitely didn't realize this before: was comparing my drink to black sugar milk tea, which might be their Panda Milk Tea. Will have to experiment next time! Appreciate her letting me know: I'll avoid the Black Sugar Latte in the future. Need to have tea in my boba! Thank you Kenneth for reaching out after my experience and giving me the chance to discover the Ube Taro Latte! Really appreciate how responsive and helpful the staff was! read more

Brew Cha - Ube Taro Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Panda Milk Tea Earl Grey, 50% Sugar, Less Ice I like how you can change the tea options for this drink, but I stayed with the regular option of earl grey. I like how the earl grey taste comes through. The boba and agar boba bring different textures and taste. Kumquat Lemon Tea 50% Sugar, Less Ice I love kumquat so this was my favorite so far. But some people might not like it as it's quite tart. It tasted sweet from the honey, tart from the kumquat, and sour from the lemon. I also like the selected tea as it holds the kumquat taste quite well without it interfering. Love the boba again. Brew Cha Fruit Tea 50% Sugar, Less Ice This one is my least favorite. I think the flavor was confusing due to the combination of fruits: strawberry, lime, apple, and orange. The tea also sometimes overpowered the fruit flavor. Love the boba again. Service quick. Used the kiosk. Kumquat worth it. read more

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We ordered a lavender matcha latte and the passion fruit matcha fizzy. I really liked the lavender because you could heavily taste the flavor. The fizzy was slightly sour but understandable as it's passion fruit. If you like sour drinks, you should definitely get it. Love overall that the pricing is fair and includes regular boba - most places will charge additional for that. read more

Brew Cha - Lavender matcha latte and passion fruit matcha fizzy - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

5/10 I've actually been here twice, the second time because I thought maybe the ube taro latte just wasn't their speciality, but nope, both were bad. Food: 5/10 Ube Taro Latte: 4/10 I love taro and I really did not like this. The milk tasted oddly astringent and it overall was a bit gross. I didn't taste any real taro or ube flavor. If I remember correctly, I also did not like the texture. It had some weird bits in it. Sadly, this is probably the worst ube or taro drink I've ever had. Boba Milk Tea: 5/10 It was just very watery and there was no tea aroma at all. There wasn't any creaminess to it either, so it was just an oddly watery and liquidy drink. The only redeeming factors of both drinks was that the boba was well cooked, and the cups have an interesting shape. It's presentable. Ambiance: 8.5/10 The store itself is actually very cute and there's decent seating inside. There's also board games. Service: No comment, I ordered online for pickup, and most people ordered at the kiosk. Overall, I would not recommend ordering from here. But it is a pretty nice hangout spot. read more

Brew Cha - Ube Taro Latte GH - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Brew Cha | San Francisco 1. Black Sugar Latte w/ Oatmilk ~ premium black sugar, oat milk, and boba 2. Black Sesame Matcha Latte ~ organic ceremonial matcha, premium black sesame with oat milk. I came across this shop on a lovely Sunday afternoon, and I was craving boba at the time. I noticed that the line was long and definitely had to check this place out. Brew Cha is a fairly new boba tea shop in San Francisco (Mission) that specializes in brewing their tea with the help of espresso machines. They also take a lot of pride in providing the freshest boba and a "healthier way" of drinking tea, according to their website. The tea shop is quite small, as the majority of their space is taken up by boxes, which isn't appealing at all. However, the moment you walk through the doors, you have the option to order with an employee or a kiosk. To avoid the line, I made sure to utilize the kiosk and order heads. I got my hands on their black sugar latte with oat milk, which is a crowd favorite, and their black sesame matcha latte, which is a perfect combination of my two favorite things. The black sugar latte was made to my liking by combining the right amount of black sugar with oatmilk (they did not charge for milk substitutions, which is awesome). The black sesame matcha was by far the best beverage combination that I could simply ask for--although both flavors are super different and distinct, they paired up super well. You could taste the black sesame first, then the matcha with the top layer. Their boba was fresh, well-textured, and chewy, which was a surplus. I wasn't able to try out their espresso machine beverages, but I will check them out next time! read more

Brew Cha - Black Sugar Latte & Black Sesame Matcha Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I ordered a mango boba tea. I tasted real tea and fresh mango. Tapioca is chewy and didn't stick to my teeth. Didn't have to wait long for the drink. The staff is friendly. read more

Brew Cha - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

A nice cute little boba store with a menu with a variety of flavors. Nothing that wow'ed me but also nothing bad. I got the genmaicha milk tea. It was cool that you could customize your drink in more ways than other boba places- like how much milk you want. We also tried the diamond lemon tea which was actually really sour. If you like really sour things then you may like it. The genmaicha didn't have too much flavor but it was good. read more

The ube taro latte is a must get! The creamy flavors of the ube and taro really blend well together and best of all, it's fresh! It does make for a thicker drink but I actually like that and it almost feels like a smoothie instead. The panda milk tea is made of earl grey with brown sugar on the sides. I like the texture of the agar jelly combined with the regular boba to make each sip a surprise. I usually don't get my drinks too sweet, but I got 75% sweet on this one to really taste the flavors together. The sugar actually works well with the strong earl grey! read more

Brew Cha - Ube Taro Latte GH, Panda Milk Tea GH - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

HEEELLOO my BREW-tiful yelpers!!! Sometimes I write these reviews thinking NO ONE reads this and realize that people do when they comment on my stories HAHA. So a shoutout to those who take a time to check my reviews out! I completely appreciate that. .:: Drinks ::. The caps are super cute!! White Grape Oolong Tea $3.55 (+0.50 aloe vera): unfortunately a bit disappointed. There were no flavors, I was searching for the white grape flavor for the longest time. I sipped and sipped waiting for something to come up but even the aloe vera could not save it. I know they do not use syrup and their branding is all about using fine tea with fragrant fruits. But honestly, I felt like I was drinking watery oolong tea. Strawberry Matcha $5.05: organic ceremonial match with strawberry puree with milk. My friend got this drink and said it was the perfect sweetness for him. .:: Service/ Ambiance/ Parking ::. The cashier was nice! Not much interaction since it was an order and go. Took about 5-7min for the drink to finish. The store is located on a corner in mission district. As of right now, no seating due to COVID but looks well lit. Hard to find parking, circled around multiple blocks to find something 2 blocks away. .:: COVID EXPERIENCE ::. -staff wears mask -plexi glass installed -contactless payment -only allow 3 people? At a time in the store read more

Brew Cha - Left: White Grape Oolong Tea $3.55 (+0.50 aloe vera) Right: Strawberry Matcha $5.05 - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Bf and I discovered this very cute boba shop thanks to Yelp's $4.15 deal! I really love the aesthetics. The top of the boba cup looks like a gem so it just makes us feel extra glamorous lol. We chose the ube taro latte + roasted oolong milk tea combo of the $4.15 deal. I believe there were a handful of other combos to choose from! We liked our drinks! The ube taro latte tasted very authentic. There were bits of taro to give it that flavor. But at the same time my bf doesn't really enjoy those bits bc texture. But flavor was defs there. I really enjoyed the roasted oolong milk tea! The roasted tea flavor was bold and was complimented well with my choice of sweetness 50% and the sweetness of the boba. The boba was alright! Sweet and chewy but not as soft as I typically like my boba. The staff was nice and hardworking. It was a busy day when we visited and I commend the team of two for handling so many orders! read more

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Great boba selection that offers caffeine free drinks, fresh fruit tea, and fruit flavored tea drinks. I got the passion fruit jasmine tea with no ice and less sugar. It was great! The price of 6.50 for a large is also such a good deal, compared to other boba places. Highly recommend! read more

Brew Cha - Fresh Passion Fruit G. Tea GH - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I ordered a tie guan yin tea, large size and cold 50, with 50% sweetness, less ice, organic whole milk, and free black boba. (The kiosk I ordered at adds 50 cents for the milk, unfortunately) I feel their drinks are on the pricey side, but the tea itself was decent, though not particularly mindblowing. I do like the unconventionally shaped plastic lid though, and it was pretty well-secured to not spill when I was walking. It's also pretty close to both the Mission's BART stations and Dolores Park. read more

Brew Cha - Tie guan yin tea, large size - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Brew Cha was delicious! Everything from the packaging to the drink inside certainly fulfilled my craving. I felt like they had very unique flavors on the menu, too. I also appreciated the branding. The lids and cups were awesome-- I loved the uniqueness! It's like a sweet diamond plastic shaped exterior. I'd definitely go to Brew Cha again. In all honestly I was super full from the meal beforehand so I ended up sharing my partner's drink (pictured). So next time I visit I'm excited to try a flavor I pick! read more

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Solid boba place with great price points! It's rare to find a place now where you can get a drink under $10 with tax and tip. This shop also has some board games to play while waiting. read more

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First time trying this boba shop near the area, and ordered the Ube drink, the drink taste real good and with the right amount of sweetness, the owner couple Kenneth and Serena are super nice to take my order with patience since it takes me a little bit longer time as I'm not sure what to order, then they suggest ube taro milk tea and that's a really good suggestion, will definitely go back and order different items next time. read more

Brew Cha - Counter - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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me and my friend got the tiramisu milk tea and the lavender matcha latte and they were honestly a little underwhelming. the tea taste wasn't super present in either drinks and the lavender syrup in the matcha drink overpowered the matcha. the interior of the store was nice though and service was quick. read more

Brew Cha - Tiramisu Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Stopped by here to try something other than the Boba Guys nearby, and I have no regrets! I ordered the Fresh Tangerine Fruit Tea, which is unlike any other fruit tea I've seen before. I love tangerine, and thought this drink was great - it definitely tastes fresh. The boba here is also the perfect flavor and consistency. Service was quick when I order with their kiosk! The people working here are also very friendly. read more

Brew Cha - fresh tangerine fruit tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I love this spot. I think they have a good and extensive menu for drinks. It's a little off the two main streets in Mission but perfect for boba and fruit drinks. They have milk teas, slushies and fruit drinks. Can't wait to try the fruit teas when it gets warmer. read more

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