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    Lilikoi

    4.1 (369 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Locked door, no one inside, security cameras on.

    We love the boba tea here, but today we ordered online, got a text that our tea was being prepared, and confirmation from Lilikoi that the drink was ready. When we got to the location, it was clearly locked up and closed with no one working inside, the security cameras pointed at the door, and packages outside! They are clearly not open. Unfortunately they also provided no way to ask for a refund, so now I have to contest via my credit card to get the money back for a drink that was never made! It's ok to close just update your sales points and don't send confirmations that you're accepting orders and making drinks.

    Tropical Delight
    Tony G.

    This review is going to be very short and to the point. We stumbled upon this place just walking around. We were thirsty and saw a boba spot. Very simple touchscreen order system. Got the tropical delight and it was dam good and refreshing! Finished it in 5 mins or less. I'd be down to come back here!

    Rei K.

    This bubble tea shop is a lifesaver because it stays open really late. Even on weekdays they're open until 11 PM, and on weekends they go all the way until 2 AM--which is pretty rare for bubble tea spots in San Francisco. The flavor itself is pretty average (minus one star since nothing really surprised me), but they do offer a wide variety of drinks. Plus, everything is definitely Instagrammable. When I visited around 9 PM, the shop was surprisingly quiet. Service is quick and no-fuss, which I appreciate when I'm just popping in for a late-night fix. Since there isn't really seating, I'd say this spot is best for to-go.

    Bernice C.

    I was craving boba, so I checked to see what was nearby. I was excited to try Lilikoi but was a little disappointed with my milk tea boba. I ordered it at 50% sweetness, and the milk tea tasted a bit watered down. The tea flavor wasn't very fragrant, and the boba was just alright. It wasn't very chewy or soft. I wonder if their Hawaiian style drinks are better based on the restaurant's name, Lilikoi

    Sakura Crema Milk Tea w/ Honey Boba
    Sophia H.

    Very cute, Hawaiian-themed place. I really like the drink selection here. They have horchata, ube, matcha, and sakura - all of which I love! There aren't many places that have sakura, so I had to try one of the Sakura collection drinks. I ordered the Sakura Crema Milk Tea w/ Honey Boba. I placed my order on the kiosk. They didn't have the option to change the sweetness level, so I asked the employee if they could make it less sweet. They said yes, with a little hesitation. I think they just added less sakura crema to make it less sweet. If I had known that, I wouldn't have asked for less sweet because I wanted to taste the sakura. The sakura was subtle, and the drink was still pretty sweet. The boba had a good texture and chew. Overall, the drink was good.

    Valerie K.

    I was so excited to try the sakura milk tea series but was sadly disappointed. When you arrive, you order via a kiosk and when I saw them making my drink, I was confused because the base looked nothing like tea, it was so dark it looked like coffee. When I tried it, it did not taste right at all, but they insisted it was tea. It did not help because the employees only seemed to speak Spanish. I asked if instead they could make the sakura matcha and I had to ask a few times because they wanted to charge me for both drinks. I asked for the matcha to be less sweet, but I don't think they understood that either. My friend who ordered a mango drink said there were toppings in her drink she never ordered. It was overall a poor experience and I messaged them on Instagram and they promised to remake the drinks complimentary if we came back but I have not heard back from them.

    Tropical and ube
    Mari C.

    I stopped by on Halloween night, and it was a bit chaotic since only one person was working and the wait was long. Even so, the staff member handled the crowd well given the circumstances. I was happy they had Ube, and since I wasn't in a rush, I didn't mind the wait. We also tried a tropical boba, which was pretty tasty. Seating is very limited, so it's mostly a takeout spot--I would've appreciated some comfortable seating. I hadn't been here in over a year, and the menu looked different from what I remembered, so I was glad to have another option for Ube boba, which can be hard to find in the city.

    Lychee Mojito and strawberry slushy
    Serena M.

    Cute place with a fun menu of items. It didn't seem particularly special or "housemade" with many fresh fruits (they use syrups, purées, etc like many other drink places), but the flavor pairings are enjoyable. We got the lychee mojito and strawberry slushy (don't remember name) and they were both yummy. On the sweeter side! There was only one person working, so I am assuming it can take a little while if the place is busy. You order off of an iPad in the front of the store and there are a few chairs to sit inside.

    Hannah C.

    This place was super good! I really loved my strawberry lemonade with lychee jelly. The service was fast and worker was friendly. I ordered on a tablet when I arrived which was streamline and efficient. The interior is cute too. Check this place out if you're nearby.

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    Tiffany T.

    One of the only spots open for boba around 12:30am on a Friday (Sat). There are 3 ordering kiosks available, two in the front upon entering and one on the left side. I chose to "make my own drink" and did a honey oolong tea with POG base, 24oz and light ice. The drink came out to be around $8.50, which is lowkey steep considering there weren't even any toppings added. The only positive was how quickly the drink was ready, but after tasting it, I knew it was a 1 star. You can't taste any of the actual tea base and all of the additional flavors being advertised in the "POG" add-on literally don't exist. My friend also gave it a try and said drinking a cold water would be better. Even though it seems like these are their signature drinks, I would not recommend getting any of the fruit drinks. I was surprised the place is rated as high as it is, but it's probably because their milk based drinks are probably better. I hate to give such a low rating, but I think this actually might be the worse drink I've had from a boba spot.

    Holly J.

    the drinks are good! but the service was slow since there's only one person working & there were quite a good amount of people there. so it makes sense that it would be on the slower side

    matcha horchata, ube horchata
    Amy T.

    I am normally a milk tea kind of girl but I can tell that their specialty lies elsewhere here based on all their smoothie options so I had the smaller sized matcha horchata. no option to select sugar level but the staff was nice to take my accommodations verbally. they should definitely make it an option on the kiosk as well. surprisingly not too sweet (my friend had the ube horchata full sweetness level and said the same, I did not personally taste it to confirm though) and it was lovely. I do wish there is more blended ice since it is described as a smoothie which usually is icier, my drink was definitely melted. Would definitely come back for the same drink or try something else.

    Creme Brulee, 24oz
    Lauren L.

    Crème Brûlée and Thai Tea Had a craving for boba and landed here. We went kinda later into the evening on a weekday. The creme brûlée was crazy sweet and if that's what you're looking for, this is definitely for you. Thai tea was also solid, wasn't super creamy but definitely had the flavor profile. I don't think I had insanely high expectations for this but it met the standard and would visit to try the poke next time too!

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    Such flavorful teas! I love how the syrup does jot over power the tea flavor but compliments it instead.

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    Always has great refreshing drinks and service is good :) it's a no brainer when I'm in the Union Street area to grab a drink here

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    Their tea and smoothies are fantastic. They have a really friendly staff and nice atmosphere!

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    Ask the Community - Lilikoi

    Is it really open until 2 am?

    No, open until either 10pm or 11pm, depending on the day. Definitely call, to make sure.

    What exactly is the unicorn milk?

    It’s made with yellow sweet corn, we serve it with a cup full of ice and topped with house cream. Note that we always change the color of the wall of the cup for our unicorn drink to keep it fun!

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