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    Plentea

    4.2 (122 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating

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    Popcorn chicken
    Daniel F.

    Nice place that serves smoothies and other drinks. Was at the Warriors game when the area in Thrive City had an outage, so all the restaurants weren't serving food due to loss of power. Walked up the street and saw Plentea as it was the closest place serving some type of food. Upon entering the seats were taken as people were looking for somewhere to sit with the weather being cold and very windy. There's a kiosk/ipad to place your order and I ordered the popcorn chicken.There was tons of boxes by the seating area, so there really was no room to sit anywhere due to all the boxes out in the area. Nothing special about the service and the chicken was good and did its job.

    Popcorn chicken
    Erika C.

    This location slings the same great tea as their original FiDi one. I've been to both recently and this location has slightly better boba. Was pleasantly surprised by the popcorn chicken. Not overly fried nor too salty. Could skip the croquette, unless they start serving it with some dipping sauce for more flavor. Quick service, especially if you order ahead online. They keep the interior clean. Convenient location if you're around Chase Center or UCSF.

    Abel A.

    Solid go-to for boba. Good quality. Nice flavor. Great staff. Collect the containers to get to get your freebie.

    Oolong Milk Tea with Oat Milk
    Andy N.

    There was "plentea" to be excited about having boba right before the Kylie Minogue concert on my birthday. Thank goodness they exist because this was surprisingly one of the best boba shops here in Mission Bay. First off, I loved that you can choose to have your drink in a glass container or plastic. You could take it home afterwards but had to go next door for a concert. They must realize this so it's no sweat off their backs, but I appreciate the sustainable option to not waste unnecessary plastic cups. I ordered from the kiosk and got an Oolong Milk Tea with Oat Milk (love the non-dairy option, thank you!) with boba, and it was just as expected. A really earthy oolong flavor here and the boba itself was soft and chewy, just how I like it. They offered some snack options but we didn't try any (nor was anything vegan friendly sadly), but the boba itself will keep me happy to return again the next time I'm seeing a show at Chase.

    Roast Oolong Milk Tea, Taro Milk Tea, Popcorn Chicken
    Rovingaile P.

    Roasted oolong milk tea with boba: 4/5 - milk tea was good but boba textures weren't consistent. Taro milk tea: 4.5/5 - great taro flavor but pretty sweet! Can't adjust the sweetness. Popcorn chicken: 4/5 - a bit salty but good flavor.

    Jimmy C.

    I kept looking at Plentea almost a dozen times before and after visiting Kaiser. Therefore, it's about time I check out the same bubble tea café that once opened at 3rd St of Mission Bay. Since I found bubble tea drinks and its atmosphere mundane, I rather make this short. I came to find out how good the matcha latte with lactose intolerant cow's milk was like. But all I wanted to find out is how long the ice cubes melt on my way to Powell Station; thus, I could easily consume the toppings settled on the bottom of my glass bottle. Service was fine. Still, the selection from the menu such as Japanese rice bowls were limited. Might come back to try matcha on rock from Plentea at the Financial District.

    Kelli K.

    Came here after a Tate McRae concert nearby! I was excited to see that they were open late and still offered the glass drink containers. My besties and I love boba and our drinks didn't disappoint. There was a crowd due to the concert so we waited a little longer and remained patient. Nice location, good drinks, and good hours for late night boba cravings!

    house blend black + roast oolong
    Donna T.

    There's something about Plentea's sleek, clean glass bottles that never fails to draw me in. But it's not just the visual appeal; the taste and quality also live up to the presentation. We got the house blend black + roast oolong milk teas with boba and they were very solid. The serving size is a pretty good amount as well. Service is fast and there are a few tables if you wanted to lounge a bit.

    Taro Milk Tea, Matcha on Rock
    Alfred L.

    Ordered the taro milk tea and matcha on rock. I had high hopes for the taro because it was advertised as fresh taro on their menu, and they delivered! The taro was very creamy, and not at all powdery. It was also not too sweet, and very refreshing. Matcha on rock was also quite simple, also not too sweet, but with a very strong matcha taste.

    Sea Salt Creama Oolong
    Sang Yoon K.

    Probably the best Boba in Mission Bay. It's right next to Chase Center. Ambience is very nice and they also sell different types of teas at the shop. Their Oolong has a lot of flavor and the drinks aren't overtly sweet. Sea Salt caramel was a nice touch too. They aren't doing anything super extravagant, just brewing good boba tea!

    Strawberry tea
    Stacie V.

    The best boba is SF! They use real fruit in their fruit teas and the pearls are perfection. I love how you get it in a glass jar, because who needs more microplastics! They also give you 10% off your drink if you bring back your jar!

    Jasmine Green Milk Tea
    Linda Y.

    Sometimes I have moments where I just crave the jasmine green milk tea from Plentea. I can't quite explain it, since I usually am a black milk tea person - but Plentea got me hooked on their jasmine milk tea. It's really nice and creamy and I like the way they cook the pearls, personally. This is one of the few non-alcoholic drink spots that's open later(ish) at night, and I've definitely ducked in many times with friends before a Chase Center concert. There's some sparse tables inside and it's never that full a great for chatting or working. Self-serve kiosk, and the staff is pretty friendly too.

    Scott L.

    Really good vibe to hang out, work, and after run care as a reward, the service is good and really fast! Also the drinks come with the glass bottle and the drinks are good!

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    3 years ago

    the service was really good and the black milk tea wasn't too sweet like other places

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    View from back of the shop.
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    The place is called Stonemill Matcha so I should've got some matcha or latte, but I digress. I've…read moreheard this place has one of the best katsu sando around and as a lover of Katsu, I couldn't skip it. There's some good places in SF like Cafe Okawari. But Katsu is really becoming the new hype of the day for Japanese food, following the Sushi, Ramen, Japanese Curry, Katsu trend. So I came in with a critical view. I feel like Yoshoku in general may be next but I yet again digress. The box sandwich came in a cute little box. The inside was packed so I couldn't get a chance to fully appreciate the cafe, but the service was nice though the pay line may have moved slower than hoped. I'll say this. This is "the" best katsu sando in the bay. The katsu is crispy, but little on the softer side. But this hardness matches perfectly with the absolutely tender, soft, juicy pork wrapped inside. I'm looking at the menu again and it all makes sense. The pork has been in shio koji, making the meat ever so tender while adding the subtle but complicated marinated flavor. The cabbage is plenty, but not over packed to take away from the main Katsu flavor. What really perfects it for me, was not only the sweet and savory katsu sauce, but the mayo with dash of I think a karashi mustard. That slight tingle, the perfect kick gives a powerful awakening of flavor that really sets the it apart. This is art, an artisan. Culinary art is the refuge no raging rampant AI slop "art" can ever hope to touch. Until the day we get some cyborg implant to our brain into gustatory, olfactory functions. Even then, I don't think any tasteless tech bro are hopeless to create anything unique or beautiful.

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