Ordered popcorn chicken and curly fries for pick up. Food was ready by the time I got there and was still warm! Both items were about average, what I would expect from a boba shop. Popcorn chicken didn't have any fries basil and was lacking some umami. The inside was cute, a few tables. I think they have wifi too because I saw someone working on their laptop as well. You can order either from a tablet or with the cashier. Order pickup is towards the back of the restaurant. read more

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This is a cute boba shop on Ocean. It's spacious with plenty of seating if you want to hang out with friends or study/work. The shop has a welcoming and cozy atmosphere, with hanging lights, green vines, and a backdrop of vines and flowers. The decor and furniture give a mix of modern, industrial, and whimsical vibes. I ordered on the kiosk. Their milk teas selection isn't the biggest, but they have the classics. I ordered a Classic Milk Tea with boba and less sugar. The drink was good - no complaints. The boba had a good texture, perfect balance of chewy and soft, with good flavor. read more

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This place is adorable - I just happened to be passing by looking for a good bubble tea spot. Got Thai tea with milk + tapioca boba. $5.50 with 50cent boba charge. - drinks don't auto come with boba - boba is VERY good. Not over cooked or super syrupy - Thai tea was brewed from leaves not a mix - I added milk to mine (they have options for house (aka dairy), almond, or oat) - I chose light ice which was perfect for me Service was SUPER quick and very prompt! I would 100% cone back with friends. Such a cute ambiance. They also have food, ( happy hour special with a free drink select choices only after 5pm - unsure for how long). Can't speak to the food as I didn't try . read more

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Second time giving this spot a chance and tried some new food options! Popcorn chicken is delicious, and the fried tofu was a secret delight with two side sauces that pair perfectly with the crispness of the tofu. The loco moco personally fell flat for me as the burger patties were dry and overcooked. The gravy was yummy though, and I loved the side salad despite the patties. My brother also got a burger that I didn't get the chance to snap a picture of, and he also said the patty was pretty dry. Despite that though, I would still recommend their food options just probably not any of their beef options! read more

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Located in the Ingleside neighborhood, Purtea offers a variety of tea drinks along with snacks to go with your drink. Upon entering the tea shop, patrons are greeted with a cute floral-themed interior. You can order via their kiosk or in-person with the cashier. We decided to go with their classic milk tea and orange green tea. The classic milk tea was a true representation of milk tea, in which the sweetness and milk was not too overpowering and the tea in the drink still shined through. If you're read any of my reviews before, you know I love my fruit teas, and orange green tea is one of my absolute favorites. The orange green tea from Purtea does not disappoint and I would go back to order it again without a doubt. While I did not sample any of their appetizers and snacks this time around, I'll be sure to do so next time if I'm looking for a bite to eat. If you're in the Ingleside - Ocean Avenue area and find yourself craving tea drinks or snacks, then Purtea is the pur-fect spot for you! read more

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The Green fruit tea here is delicious and the place has a nice cool/homey vibe. I got the Mixed Fruit tea with Boba and my husband got the Passionfruit. The flavor of mine was boldly fruity. My husband's was not as strong as mine, but still very enjoyable. We also got an order of Popcorn Chicken. The flavor was good. But the pieces were smaller without much actual chicken. And they were a little dry. I'd go back for the tea, but pass on the chicken. read more

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I've had my eye on this spot for a couple of months and I'm so glad I gave it a try. What caught my attention was their fried pork chop over rice. Pretty huge portion for $13.95. I got it with curry sauce and it did not disappoint. The curry didn't taste like the typical Japanese curry with a lot of spices.. it's more like the HK style cafe curries.. idk man but I loved it. I do wish it came with a little more sauce because I'm a sauce drinker LOL. The pork chop had the perfect amount of batter and it was perfectly crispy and seasoned. So tender. Came with a bed of white rice and cabbage/salad. Once you walk in, you can order from the kiosk or online. Then they'll call your order when it's ready. Basically you can choose to dine in or dine out because it comes in a to go container for convenience. Overall, solid spot. 4.5/5. Would come back! 03.06.2024 | Wednesday @12:40pm read more

Purtea - Fried Pork Chop Over Rice - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

The only reason that this place is getting 2 stars is because of their great service otherwise this place is really low bar to me in terms of Boba places. When you walk into this cute little Boba shop, you are nicely treated by one of the servers. I had a hard time choosing a drink and the server gave me some recommendations and decided to get the Ube Iced Milk and the Popcorn Chicken. The Ube Iced Milk was very disappointing. I was basically purple Milk because I could not for the life of me taste any Ube in it. As for the Popcorn Chicken that was a little better being that it was nice and crunchy, but that was it. It really lacked any flavor. Overall, the food and drinks were meh but the service was great. read more

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Amazing drinks and food, the quality of milk tea is excellent, everything's fresh, not the chemical powder stuff at all ! The owner is extremely nice and sweet, this is the type of people make food with care, she makes food the way she would cook for her family. What a delightful spot to have some boba and snacks ! 5 stars ! read more

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Ambience 5/5 Super cute café randomly open in the ocean area. The area has plentiful, meter parking in front, or there are places you can residentially park/parking lots nearby. Not too difficult to find parking :) Now, when I look at cafés, I always think about how good they are to do work (reading, busting out a laptop to get work done, calls, etc.). Overall a super cute café with about seven tables that you can sit at. Along with some bar seating. We came during a Saturday afternoon and it was pretty empty. So there were plenty of seats. Only downside is that there is one outlet in the whole public area and it is under the take-out table. That also is pretty inconvenient since it would have to span across the walkway... I would highly recommend bringing a power strip or a well-charged laptop! The music is also a little bit loud if you wanted to make calls. Overall super cute! Service 5/5 The gal who helped us out was so kind :) they have been open since mid October 2023. Drink included brew time so it was pretty good Tea 4/5 We got a hot tea since it was chilly out, it was the oolong sweetened with half French vanilla and half honey. Overall it tasted like a brewed tea sweetened - nothin too special and a tad watery. Kinda like a homemade tea. But maybe it's cause we made the alteration of full French vanilla to part honey?? But maybe the cold drinks are better! I'll be back to try the popcorn chicken next time! read more

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4.5 STARS ANOTHER boba shop in the city?! I can virtually hear the *scoffs* and see the *eye rolls*. I feel you! I do. But, hear me out. Purtea is not just any boba shop, they have a full kitchen and are serving budget-friendly rice plates for $13.95...with enough food for two meals. Softly opened last month, Purtea (FKA Not Latte in Inner Richmond) has merged with Mealtime Cafe. They're open for takeout, delivery, and indoor dining. I hope proper signage is the works. Unless someone is walking by and/or actively looking for Purtea, it's easily missed. Had I not seen a yelp ad, I wouldn't have known they were there. O R D E R I N G There's one kiosk or order ahead via Muncho. Note: For special requests, e.g. meat temperature, you'll have to alert the staff. There's no tip option on the kiosk. Hope the owner(s) consider adding one for those who don't carry cash. Delivery available via 3rd party apps with no markups. M E N U DRINKS * Fruit teas, milk teas, fruit latte, milk teas, lattes, coffee, etc. Prices: $3.50-$6.95. --Toppings: Housemade boba, crystal boba, lychee jelly, mango jelly, etc (+50 cents each). No grass jelly. --Sweetness: Regular, less sugar, no sugar, extra sugar --Dairy alternatives: Soy, almond, oat (+50 cents) FOOD * Snacks: Fries, mozzarella sticks, popcorn chicken, egg rolls, fried potstickers, wings, etc. ($5.75-$12.50) * Burgers & Sandwiches w/ fries ($12) * Rice plates: Loco moco, teriyaki chicken, grilled pork chop/chicken steak, fried pork chop/chicken steak, etc. ($13.95) O U R O R D E R * Grilled Pork Chops w/ black pepper gravy ($13.95): https://tinyurl.com/6veva8n6 A HK cafe type dish - a heaping bed of hot, fluffy rice crowned with two slabs of grilled pork chops. The pork chops (2) were tender with a nice seared crust, tho aggressively seasoned for my preference. Since it's served with a side of rich, savory gravy, there wasn't need for much salt. The accompanying crisp cabbage + corn slaw with a creamy dressing helped balanced the meaty dish. * Loco Moco w/ two beef patties, over easy egg ($13.95) --Requested medium rare but was told they can only do medium. This wasn't my dish but I had several bites and it was my fav of the two rice plates. While thin, the angus beef patties had a beautifully seared, deep mahogany crust with a slightly pink center. Moist and flavorful. The accompanying gravy had this commercial taste/feel about it but with the beef patties and perfectly cooked rice, there was something just so simple and satisfying about it. The over easy egg is over hard so I would request a sunny side up egg to ensure a runny yolk. We could only finish half our plates and had enough for a second meal. S E R V I C E Even it's contactless ordering, the staff is very kind. Asked if we had questions and offered a sample of their pineapple green tea (skipped it since it was too late to have caffeine). With no line, our order was ready in 10 minutes. A M B I A N C E Low-key, modern with 5 tables and counter seating. P A R K I N G Street and residential parking; easy during non-peak hours. Overall, Purtea is serving up tasty rice plates that's easy on the wallet. If you're looking for a filling Asian comfort meal, give them a try! read more

Purtea - Grilled Pork Chops Over Rice w/ black pepper gravy & Loco Moco w/ two beef patties, over easy egg | $13.95 each - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Affordable milk teas and a good sized food menu along with a cute indoor area and a lot of seats available for a boba shop! The worker was very nice, but our drinks took a while to come out on a calm Friday afternoon. I wanted to like the drinks more than I did, but I'm willing to keep trying a couple more. Dark roast oolong latte: not very sweet at regular sweetness, which was good! And the flavor of the tea was also good! But it was watery, so that was disappointing. Dirty mango fruit drink: tastes like what you would expect for a drink made of fresh mango, brown sugar, and milk. Not very sweet either. The popcorn chicken was too salty and had the smallest popcorn pieces of any popcorn chicken I've ever ordered. There was more popcorn than chicken, tbh. It also comes with a sauce, which surprised me. For basically 10 dollars, I don't think it's worth it. read more

Purtea - Popcorn chicken, dirty mango fruit, dark roast oolong - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Purtea took over where the Mayflower Restaurant once was, nearby the karate/music place. They're a new boba shop on Ocean, but they're not new really a new business. They recently moved here from 6th Ave and just celebrated their grand opening this past weekend. To celebrate their grand opening this week, their promo is buy TWO drinks and get a free drumstick (kinda random). I awkwardly came in on grand opening day, on grand opening time. They open 1p-9p, which is a little late in my opinion. Kinda wished they opened around 11:30a. The place was empty with a couple people but family & friends started to trickle in to celebrate this new beginning for them. I almost thought the owner was someone I knew cause the design of the place and the menu are almost EXACTLY the same as the After Hours Bar (before they changed ownership and it became a boba shop too) - I had to do a double take on yelp! One of the family members was talking to me and pointed out who the owner was, but it wasn't someone I know. The family member told me their family history where they were freedom swimmers escaping from China and they're so proud their niece opened up this place. It was very interesting! For first day, they did not have honey boba or jasmine milk tea available. The menu is a little overwhelming, as they have all sorts of drinks (lattes/coffee, smoothies, milk tea, etc) and bar-style finger foods. There's a little something for everyone like when you want boba tea and your partner wants a coffee. I ordered the Mixed Fruit Green Tea (passionfruit, orange, mango) w/ crystal boba. The drinks are competitively priced and it was good. It was sweet and refreshing. I also ordered popcorn chicken w/ a sriracha mayo dipping sauce and the popcorn chicken pieces were 'bite-sized' and tinier compared to other places I've been, but it was good and hit the spot. I'd definitely come back again, as the food/drinks are good and the place is aesthetically pleasing. Glad to have a good boba spot in the neighborhood and hope to see them stay. read more

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This place is cute and the drinks are pretty. The drinks aren't the best; a bit watered down and barely tastes like tea. The service is great, drinks come out pretty fast. I won't be coming back. read more

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First time dropping into Purtea. One associate gave out free samples to us as we walked in and made us feel welcomed. They were very helpful and generous. We also got popcorn chicken and the flavor and crispiness was unexpected from this small boba shop. 10/10 would get again. The store had cute decor and the ambiance was nice. Definitely would come back here to hangout or study. read more

Purtea - Hot Ube Latte 10/10 I wish it was a little hotter though. - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We visited Purtea for a quick boba stop and it was a good experience. They have an extensive menu, with plenty of drink and snack options. I ordered a classic milk tea with honey boba and it was refreshing, light, and not overly sweet. I should've asked for less ice, but I enjoyed the boba anyway. The shop was a bit cramped and crowded, but they do have tables and seating available. Worth visiting if you're in the area! read more

My new favorite neighborhood boba place to dine in at. Cute interior to sit and hang out at, and they have some tasty and pretty drinks like the cloud 9 butterfly series and ube latte (both of which my husband loves). I usually just get the passionfruit green tea, sometimes with lychee jelly though it's a little hard to get the jelly out. The tea isn't that sweet, which is how I like it, but there is no option to reduce sweetness for folks who like really low sweetness. I do order it without ice because they put a lot in there. Chicken tenders and fries are solid too. Reasonable price. read more

Purtea is located on a busy main street and it was a bit difficult to find at first. Parking here was extremely difficult - I had to park a couple of blocks away and walk over. Simple exterior, but modern and pretty interior - great for photos. The employee working the front was friendly and welcoming, and my drink came out in a timely manner. I ordered a jasmine milk tea with boba. I liked that the milk tea had a good creaminess to it. I just did not like the slight bitter tea aftertaste and the boba was on the softer side. Overall, it seems like a chill spot to hang out with friends or even get some work done / study (not sure, if they have wifi though). read more

I enjoy doing work on my laptop here. Wifi connection is good and there's enough seating in here. PLUS, they're open until 9pm. The drinks are good. Food is good for what it is, nothing too exciting. The corn dog tasted like a corn dog, but the honey mustard sauce made it fire. My drink was a hot jasmine milk tea. Perfect piping hot temperature but still able to drink as soon as I got it! This my go to spot for when I need to be productive after work. read more

Purtea - Hot Jasmine Milk Tea + corn dog - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Purtea went above and beyond for us! They generously sponsored our Asian Student Association club at Archbishop Riordan High School, donating 40 Thai green teas for our football game boba sale. Thanks to their support, we not only had an incredibly successful event, but we also made unforgettable memories. The Thai green tea was a hit--absolutely delicious and refreshing. We're so grateful for Purtea's commitment to the community and for making our event such a success. Thank you, Purtea, for your kindness and for being such a fantastic local business! read more

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The Ube drink Is SOOOOO GOOD!!! Cloud 9 is as refreshing as it sounds. The people are friendly, the music is chill and it looks like they have a lot of food options. Seems like the perfect place to go to bring your laptop, chill or work on something. read more

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Love this place!!!! 5 stars 100%!!! Very patient and helpful staff. They were soooo kind despite me being a hot mess that needed caffeine pronto. The quality was top-notch! Not too sweet, good flavor balance and profile, and lots of options. I went on Sunday where it was BOGO for hazelnut coffee, and I greedily drank both. Very cosy and clean. Lots of tables and was very well put together. This is my new favorite for sure. read more

Amazing place now but it seems permanently closed Good drinks options and great atmosphere read more

Classic Milk Tea w/ Boba: The milk tea was decent, but I wish it was more creamy. Pretty sure it's a non-dairy cream/milk which makes it taste more watered through. Boba was average, tastes like the type (more gelatinous and less texture) you'd find at most boba shops. The Chicken Fried Steak was definitely fresh. Perfectly cooked, quite juicy, and super supple to cut through even with a plastic knife. The outer crust was excellent - lots of crunch but not heavy at all. Love the curry sauce, wish I'd used more. Way too much rice, though, and there wasn't an option to split the plate with more salad instead of rice when I asked. The interior decoration is excellent and I loved the ambiance. Light music, a bit dimmer. Prob a nice spot for a date and no problem if you're solo. A bit pricy overall, but I'd recommend giving this place a try :) read more

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Did Ocean Ave need another milk tea joint? I guess the answer was yes. Honestly this place has a really nice interior for hanging out. They play relaxing music and has nice tables - which is oddly something that lacks for many milk tea places. I didn't try a lot of snacks but they had very large portions for sharing. The milk tea was really nice and creamy though, which is what is important! Would definitely recommend this place for hanging out and grabbing a nice creamy milk tea :) read more

This is my first time have a Boba milk tea at this place called Purtea. It's peaceful here calm the music is good and wanted the drink. I having it is a classic Milk Tea. And I like this place not too many people comes here. This place has free wifi you can study and chill here. I would like to come here more often next time. read more

I ordered the passion fruit green tea and there's no passion fruit in there... I can taste a little bit of passion fruit flavor and tea, but I was expecting some passion fruit bits... quite disappointed. But I will say the delivery was on time read more

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Definitely a must if you are in the ingleside ocean ave area. Good snacks and rice dishes. If you are into boba tea Purtea has the works! The owner is very welcoming and of service! You can use the kiosk or register in the front. If you are into purple the back scape is nice too! A great place for after classes at city college or just a nice mid day snack on your walks around ocean ave. read more

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This place is a nice and cute spot for hang outs. Nice decorations and calm music. Service was amazing and the staff were friendly. I got the classic milk tea with boba, regular sweetness and less ice. The boba was nice and chewy, but the drink was watered down with a hint of bitterness. If I am around the area, I would come back to try their popcorn chicken and other drinks. But I wouldn't order the classic milk tea again. read more

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New boba shop on Ocean, still in soft opening. Seems like a nice spot to chill and hangout for hours. They have coffee, tea, milk tea, fruit teas, rice plates, and small snacks. They were offering free samples of their classic milk tea and fruit tea outside otherwise I would not have even noticed the shop. I ordered a taro milk tea ($4.95) and added boba ($0.50). The prices here are very decent as all the milk teas go for $4.95 base price. My taro milk tea tasted normal, like every other taro milk tea I've had because it was made with taro powder. One note: I ordered my taro milk tea and waited 15 minutes for it. I thought they were literally making my taro milk tea from scratch and that's why it was taking so long lol. I finally approached the counter after 15 minutes to see two workers chatting and that's when I realized they did not even see my order. They then took 1 minute to make my taro milk tea... Tbh if they're only in soft opening and did not see my order or even me sitting at the front for 15 minutes without a drink or food item, I cannot possibly comprehend how they will do in the future. read more

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A wonderful & cute little neighborhood boba shop. Their staff is always friendly and inviting. And they make good recommendations. Popcorn chicken is bomb and their durian milk drink is so friggin good I could drink it all the time but would prob go broke. I have a toddler who likes to climb on the chairs and benches to sit and I've never had a bad interaction with either staff or other patrons there. They've always been so patient and friendly. Cute decor, looks like some tables are meant for non laptops which is nice too. I see a lot of ppl do work or do schoolwork while enjoying their dranks so wfh friendly too. read more

The ambience in here is pretty zen. They were playing calm music and have cute decorations. I ordered their Avocado Dirty Fruit drink and it was good! It tasted really fresh and it included their house milk, brown sugar, and fresh avocado. It wasn't too sweet even though I got regular sweetness. They have free Wi-Fi here, so you can definitely come here to use your laptop to study/work. The staff were nice and they had free samples of their classic milk tea. read more

Purtea - Left: Avocado Dirty Fruit | Right: Mango Dirty Fruit - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Top notch customer service and refreshing teas and ice milk drinks. Tracy was so accommodating when I discussed if it's possible to delivered bulk order for an event that I hosted She made it happen she is very efficient and prompt. I will not hesitate to order again from Purtea. read more

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I've been here twice already since they opened on Friday. I love how the place is so nice and cozy and the people are really warm and friendly. We got the avocado fruit smash and the butterfly pea tea which were all amazing! The presentation were great! My eyes were already full just by looking at it. On the second day, I ordered the butterfly pea tea again, Thai tea and the sunset tea. They were all amazing! I recommend for you guys to visit this place! It's all worth the bucks! read more

Purtea - Butterfly pea tea and avocado fruit smash - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've only tried their milk tea, so that's what my rating is based on. This shop has changed hands so quickly, I think the previous restaurant was called mealtime. It only existed for like a month or so and then its under a new name now. Anyways, I love bubble tea, so when I saw a new bubble tea shop on Ocean Ave, I gotta give it a try. The interior is cute, with a Instagram-ish backdrop in the front. I tried their jasmine milk tea with boba, it was a ok. The boba tasted a bit hard and bland. The tea itself tasted ok, not bad, just nothing special. There're 5 bubble tea shops on a short stretch of Ocean Ave, and I've tried all of them. My fav is still sweet cupz because they have the best tasting boba. read more

This makes it the 5th boba place in a 3-4 blocks radius. I must say that I didn't even know this place was here until I decided to walk towards Whole Foods. This used to be the Mayflower breakfast place then became something sort of a bar, then recently turned into a boba place. Nice and cute decor inside with the light and plushies. For the 5 boba places aside from Quickly, they definitely offer the most food items. I got the popcorn chicken and a butterfly pea drink called Paradise. Popcorn chicken was good, good portion too As for the drink, I got it regular sweetness with boba. I found it too sweet and I find the boba waxy and a bit underdone. The taste was definitely there though. Service was quick too Check it out! read more

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Love this boba place! My new go to place in the neighborhood. I've been here a dozen times and they always exceed my expectation. Perfect for meeting, gathering, or simply a place to study. One of my favorite drinks is the Cloud 9, which is their speciality. They have a variety of snacks when you get hungry :) The store employees are always ready to answer my questions, knowledgeable with their menu and very friendly. Store and bathroom are clean, ambiance is relaxing and makes me feel at home. Highly recommended and definitely worth a visit! read more

Good quality milk tea & the indoor seating was well maintained when we came in. The ambiance says "enjoy your tea & re-group from the busyness of life" Great service. We will be back!! read more

4/5 This boba shop is good I honestly enjoy they use real fruits instead of just artificial syrups, and also the service is real good !! ,the service was on check !! they are nice and patient, I'm honestly a lil difficult when trying to order, they Recommended me some drinks which I've got , price is usually 5-7$ which is okk, the boba place indoor is really cozy I mean honestly just chill vibes I highly do recommend to check this place out if you are anywhere near read more

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I absolutely love the drinks and food here, but the customer service is terrible. The employees are extremely rude, and I always leave feeling disappointed after making a purchase. Why would I keep spending my hard-earned money here if the service is consistently bad? Also, don't go to this place if you have kids--it's definitely not kid-friendly. This used to be my go-to weekend spot, but never again. read more

Purtea - Banana Milk with boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California