My freezer is too full from too many trips to Costco. But after a while, I JUST DONT WANT TO COOK…read more I am scrolling through my favorite TGTG choices. Up pops Viva Cafe. I remember how much I liked it. It is a tiny hole in the wall, easily found by smelling the wonderful aromas. If I worked downtown, this would definitely be my go to spot. I ordered 2 meals, each had 2 pieces of chicken, rice, beans and I think cabbage. Wonderfully flavored and enough to share. It felt healthy to me, none of this unnecessary goop. Let the ingredients and spices shine. Since hubby and I shared a meal, we have one left. YAY. The owner/chef is so friendly definitely recognizing his regulars. Highly recommend.

Phenomenal place…read more THE spot to get hearty, home cooked takeaway meals for a reasonable price: Baked salmon, chicken and rice, polenta, BBQ pork and more. The entrees are deeply flavorful and full of perfectly cooked fresh vegetables including carrots and cabbage. They use a heavy hand with garlic in their chicken and rice dish that made it especially savory. I ordered two Too Good To Go boxes that gave me a day off from cooking. I'll definitely return to choose entrees from their extensive carousel of items; one of us is definitely getting the chicken & rice! Super friendly service, welcoming atmosphere as if you're family. FiDi spot so open weekdays until 2 or 2:30. You gotta try this spot!

This was definitely my first time ever coming to San Francisco's Chinatown. I've actually only been…read moreto the one in New York!! This one is a fraction of the size, but it's easier to get to for me! Hee. I will say if you park on the street, make sure you turn your wheels the correct way!! Sadly out in front of this coffee shop we got a $273 ticket because our wheels returned the wrong way. I actually didn't think that this street had that much of an incline, but safety first! What a happy note, my boyfriend won $20 scratch off here and his sister got $15 of another series of scratch off tickets! Lol as we congratulated each other on our weddings, other people came in. Hee I also love the mural that was being painted outside and there was an artist or two out there, painting it as we walked by! I honestly love the community aspect of these beautiful heroes that give so much detail about US history, especially within are many different cultural nationalities! I will definitely come back to this coffee shop and get more items! About a block away is the Bruce Lee Mural, in case you're looking for that!! Hee

Absolutely the worst milk tea I've ever had. My husband and I got the matcha sesame cream latte and…read morethe ube matcha latte. I kid you not, I tasted zero matcha in mine or even any sesame. It was basically all milk. I took one sip and one and done. My husband hated his drink as well. It was sooo diluted with milk. The signage displaying the drink is pretty much false advertisement. There is no quality to our drink. To have spent $15 for two drinks, is a big disappointment. The people were nice but I'm sorry to write this review, it was really terrible. Both drinks were a no.

I've been here twice now. First and second time, the only…read moreperson working there says nothing, like some sort of coffee-serving-NPC. At this point, I'm starting to think he is an advanced coffee-bot. Second time, I was literally the only person in the space, and the NPC sat my coffee down on the other side of the counter, making me walk all the way over there instead of just handing it to me where I was at the other side of the counter. He also said "macchiato" as if there was any other order pending. Very strange and impersonal in every way. Also, coffee was bitter the first and decent the second. For the higher prices, sorry for expecting human service of any kind. Will go to Andytown instead now that they are also open on Market and Kearney.

I highly reccomend trying this espresso bar in SF. This…read moreplace is excellent for espresso and cold brew. I can't wait to try their other menu items. The service was excellent. Very attentive to your needs. Ambiance is what to expect from all coffee shops. Only difference is no seating.

One of my favorite cafes in FiDi…read more I like the vibes here. Mostly ample seating, except when it gets super busy. I usually get their grab and go items and enjoy them inside. The salads are fresh. I've also had the pesto pasta salad a few times. Only thing is I believe the pesto is made with pistachio and arugula, but not any basil. I much prefer pesto made with basil. I mean, it's not really pesto if it's not made with basil. At least not in my book, and I think most Italians would agree. The Roasted Salmon Filet was a bit on the dry side, but they do use loch duart salmon My friends like their coffee, but I can't personally speak to that. It's definitely not inexpensive, but you're probably paying for the location, and I must admit I always just like hanging here. The main downside for me though is the VERY limited street parking in the area. No fault of the business, just fact.

SF's erewhon! Pretty aesthetic grocery shop with less selection than erewhon. They also have $20…read moresmoothies and I tried the Berry Glow, which is great for skin health and has strawberries, almond milk, maca powder, mct oil, maple, avocado, yogurt, dates, coconut cream & sea moss gel. The consistency was really thick and creamy, but just at a steep price point.

Sooo good! I got their hojicha cream latte and it was amazing. Perfectly creamy, flavorful, and not…read moretoo sweet. The place is pretty small, so there isn't a ton of seating, but it's definitely worth swinging by. Will absolutely be coming back!

Drinks + Ice Cream 8/10…read more Matcha Mango Latte was really good. The mango was a little over powering, but overall really good and left me wanting more. Would go back for another! Matcha Ube Latte was unfortunately not as good. I had high hopes for this one since the employees said it was one of their most popular drinks, but the drink tasted a bit odd, almost savory like it had cross contamination? As someone whose go to is an ube matcha latte, I've had a lot of them and this one is not it. I shared it with 5 other family members and we only finished about half of it. Perhaps we just got a bad batch. Matcha soft serve was delicious. Often I find ice cream to be too sweet or milky, but this soft serve was perfect with a nice strong matcha flavor. Service 7/10 Order is through a kiosk system. It can get a bit busy, but receiving our order took about 10 minutes. Ambiance 7/10 They had about 5 tables/seating areas. Would be good for a small group of 2-5. Bathroom is a single stall and requires passcode. Overall clean, but the toilet seat had no screws and was not secured. Therefore it slid off the toilet. Area around Kiss of Matcha had some police activity around sunset time. I would just be aware of the surroundings. It's my second time visiting a Kiss of Matcha location in SF and I would definitely come back again!

Great food, prices are typical for San Francisco but very worth it. Bacon Avacado burrito is a must…read moreif going here. Soft tortilla with perfectly seasoned eggs. Coffee is typical. Staff is friendly

What a positive surprise. I enjoyed a breakfast ham and avocado burrito (comes with cheese and…read morehouse sauce) and it was delicious! The portion was bigger than expected. I am always worried with the breakfast foods - but here, the eggs, ham and the avocado tasted really fresh! The service was fast and friendly. It's a tiny place with three tables. The place radiance confidence (from the inside) that the food is prepared well and that the place is clean. This review is based on a single visit, breakfast.

Matcha Cafe Maiko is a popular spot for matcha throughout the Bay Area and across the nation. While…read morehosting some family friends from Japan, we realized they were missing matcha, so we decided to drop in. Their Chinatown location is a small shop. Not much space to wait in line or to pick up your items. Hence, Ordering is simple: place your order and pay at the counter, then wait for your number to be called. Minimal service interaction and not a good place to hang out, since it's primarily a to-go spot. I got the Matcha Latte with Soy Milk, and they got the Matcha Soft Serve. She said the soft cream tastes like Japan, and I agree. My matcha latte was good, definitely earthy and well-balanced. Personally, it was a bit too sweet for me, so I'd ask for less sweetness next time. If you're in Chinatown and craving matcha, Matcha Cafe Maiko is the way to go! It's a popular spot with long lines, but it's worth a visit. Find them at the corner of Grant Ave., with limited street parking nearby.

I've been to this franchise of Matcha coffee shops a handful of times before but only in the south…read moreBay/Silicon Valley. This is my first time going to one in Chinatown. Service was as fast as it could be since their menu is all the same. We got a Matcha lemonade and oh hot Matcha latte for my sore throat. Everything tasted delicious and we got a sample of the Matcha soft serve also! We got our food within five minutes and we're out the door! This particular store was rather small, but I would definitely go back again since the café itself is very consistent on its flavor from location to location! I appreciate the consistency and delicious much flavor!!

The Nutty tastes like a Ferraro Rocher. The chocolate one was really good. I wish they made…read moresmoothies in a thicker texture though. I don't know if it's healthy but it tastes good so I'll be back.

This shop offers both food and drinks. Perfect ambiance in the heart of downtown SF. The interior…read moreis an aesthetically pleasing modern design. Staff is friendly and drinks were made fast. I ordered the iced matcha latte which was pretty decent. It had that tone of earthy and silky taste and texture. Also, I think this is my first time having iced matcha latte with oat milk and it was pretty good. I might just get oat milk on a regular basis for all my future matcha cravings. I highly recommend this place as a working/study space. Quiet, glass walls so you don't feel suffocated, clean tables.