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Super friendly staff! I was having difficulty figuring out what to order, and the guy manning the cash register helped me decide and offered to make something custom (which was great. It was a strawberry mango slush with pooping mango boba). The space overall is cozy with indoor and outdoor seating. Really great tea place! read more

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I like the fruit drinks here. The virgin lychee mojito is delicious and refreshing. Perfect for summer. Besides this, they have other yummy picks. Located on 18th St. between Hartford and Noe. read more

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Good boba for reasonable prices in SF. The drinks are about $7, which is less than the $9-10 I've been seeing. Good tea flavor, the boba was a little bit overcooked, but still chewy. We ordered on DoorDash for pickup, and it was quick and easy to grab our drinks. There is some street parking around in the area. Would come back if I were in this area! read more

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They have earl grey milk tea, amazing!!!! Lots of good seating and staff is nice :) def would go here again read more

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Tíbor G.

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Quality is accurate! As soon as we walked in, we were very kindly greeted and guided through multiple options of the type of fruit we wanted: lychee. SOOO tasty! If you want something refreshing and not milky, try the mint lychee Mojito! Basically 10 out of 10! read more

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Sophie C.

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Very cute boba spot in Castro. You order at a screen as soon as you walk in. I got the dirty panda, which was sweet, delicious, and creamy. Boba texture was good. They have plenty of seating and a variety of board games. It's a nice place to hang out for a bit with friends. We played connect 4 and table-top pool. Service was solid and would return. read more

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Christine M.

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Quick service, friendly staff. Cute inviting interior with some place to sit. I've tried the regular black milk tea and taro. Decent bubble tea - the pearls are chewy but on the harder side. The tea tastes a bit powdery and watered down. read more

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Walked in and ordered at the kiosk. The baristas were very helpful. They asked if we need any help with ordering or any questions about the menu. Ordered a few drinks and they were great! Sadly I dropped my drink outside of the establishment but I could definitely smell the tea. It was super fragrant! I would come back to try their other milk teas. read more

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The drinks here are pretty good. I got the house milk tea- 50% sweetness & my friend ordered the make your own drink with passion fruit, lychee, peach with a green tea base. The boba was warm, chewy and the right amount of sweetness. The place is clean and they also have some board games such as guess in 10, connect four, etc. You can place your order by using the tablet or at the front. Service is fast and efficient. If I am around the area, I would stop by for a drink. read more

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I ordered tea here after doing yoga nearby. I got the passion cooler with tapioca pearls, 50% sugar, and less ice. Even after sitting in a long Uber ride, it was still super fresh and refreshing upon arrival at my destination. I thought it might taste watered down because of the sugar adjustment, but the sweetness was perfectly balanced, and the flavour wasn't muted at all. Definitely one of my top picks for passion fruit tea in SF! read more

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So tasty with so many varieties and flavors and with option for caffeinated tea replacement with variety of herbal teas. read more

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One of the few boba shops in the Castro area and it's a sweet spot to cool down on those warmer days. Ordering is easy at the kiosk but I do wished they had a second one to make the line move a bit more especially on crowded days. When Dolores Park is super busy, I find QualiTea to have a long line and sometimes, it moves painfully slow. To make things faster, you can view their menu online and order through the Yelp app for pickup haha. But anyways, I enjoy the Thai iced tea and it is creamy, refreshing and oh so good. My other favorite is the strawberry matcha latte which is perfectly sweet and tart. There is seating inside and outside and but no bathroom. But yeah, it's a good pitstop if you are heading to Dolores Park one direction or to the Castro in the other direction. read more

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Came here on a Sunday around 1:30pm. There was no line and we got the drinks within 3 minutes of ordering! I ordered a Rose Milk Tea with 50% sugar and less ice. It is REALLY good. The tea flavor is strong and so is the rose flavor. Overall a great drink! Highly recommend it. I think next time I'd get 30% sugar. read more

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Very impressive with their drink. I chose the taro infusion and to my surprise the taro flavor came out strong. I also enjoyed the chucks of taro that was in my drink. No other milk tea nearby so great location for barely any competition. Definite place to go next time I drop by the Castro neighborhood. read more

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You absolutely must get the Matcha Blossom! It is literally so good and has is a pretty decent size. A warning that you'll need to add on Boba as the drinks don't come with it. I'd also suggest adding extra ice as the boba and strawberry pure combo can come back warm and melt the ice pretty fast. read more

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Cute, casual boba spot. There's a kiosk that you can use to place your order. There's a decent amount of tables and chairs inside. They also have outdoor seating. I ordered the Rose Petal w/ boba and at 30% sweetness. The sweetness level was perfect for me. Now thinking back, it was pretty sweet for 30%. I can't imagine what 100% sweetness would taste like. The rose flavor wasn't overpowering. The mixture of rose and jasmine was fragrant and nice. The drink overall was light. The boba itself had a good texture - soft and chewy. However, the boba did harden slightly and lost some of the soft chewiness as time went on. read more

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One of my favorite spots to get boba in the city! Their milk tea, boba, and other drinks are very tasty. The shop has seating inside and outside. The staff are very friendly as well. You can order either via kiosk or through a cashier. read more

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Hope L.

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This is one of my favorite boba places in SF! You can order at the front or at the kiosk. It took about 5 min to get our orders. My boyfriend and I got the make your own sparkling drink and it was perfectly sweet. I wish they gave a bit more boba though :( read more

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What fun flavors to choose from! I went for a walk through Corona Heights and ended up at Qualitea, excited for a lil sweet treat. I was impressed by the ease of ordering (on an iPad), friendliness of staff, and size of the drink for the cost. And it impressed! I loved my lil strawberry matcha drink and will definitely be back. read more

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Magdaleno N.

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The drinks here were amazing and delicious the service is very kind and very sweet but one thing that I wish they could and is bigger sizes cuz I drink them fast! Also I wish they could add some snacks but overall it's good. But also the ambiance is good and they have games that you could play while you wait. read more

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got the matcha blossom with almond milk & 30% sugar, sweetness was just nice and almond milk wasn't super overpowering compared to other almond matcha lattes I get. would still prefer oat/ normal milk though read more

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Serena L.

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I don't remember all the drinks, but I've tried 2 of the 5 and it was not for me. I tried the house milk tea at 30% sugar with boba. I read some reviews that the drinks were super sweet (some even at 30%) and decided to just try it. I was surprised by how off my expectations were. It definitely was not overly sweet. The drink tasted like it was water with a tiny hint of tea. Pretty bad. I took a sip of my friend's roasted oolong milk tea, I think 30% sugar as well. It wasn't the best imo, but my friend liked it. It had a very strong roasted flavor, but that was all I could really taste. The fruit teas I didn't try, but no one seemed to hate it. Their boba is surprisingly alright, pretty chewy with a sweet syrup taste. read more

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Lisa W.

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Good milk tea! My sister likes this place and when we were in town visiting her she door dashed some. I got milk tea with boba and cheese foam and 25% sugar. It was quite delicious. Especially the cheese foam, one of the better thicker ones. I like! read more

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My friend was craving boba and we found this spot nearby. I'm not sure if we came on an off day, but both the drinks that we got were pretty watered down. I got the Taro Kisses ($5.25 + $0.50 boba), which had a lot of taro chunks that were too big to get through the straw. The boba was lightly sweetened though and a bit on the softer side. I liked the Grapefruit Bliss ($5.50 + $0.50 crystal boba) a bit more with the fresh fruit, but it could have had a stronger tea flavor. read more

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Kelly S.

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Um? I saw pretty good reviews so I decided to come here. Parking is hard to find but I drive a small car so I was able to squeeze into a space a little down the street. Drinks were okay, I still had half a cup of the Taro Kisses the next morning to throw away. Prices are like the same as everywhere else, high. $14 for two cups.. but definitely not worth $7 each. *** We got: - Taro Kisses: taste fake but that's exactly what I was craving.. haha. I got less sweet and it just tasted like milk powder.. no tarp taste :( - Cheese Top Tropical Bliss: pretty good. Even at half sweet it was super sweet (but at least it had flavor) read more

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Goku U.

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Ordered the house milk tea with crystal boba. The tea was fantastic, good flavor and not bitter. I had to decrease it by 1 star because of the excess of ice loaded in the cup. I highly recommend that you ask for less ice! read more

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This is a cute local boba shop in SF near Castro Street. I wasn't in the mood for tea, so I ordered a Virgin Lychee Mojito since I was craving a more refreshing drink while at Mission Dolores Park. It was very pleasant to drink! It literally tasted like a mojito without alcohol. Bubbly, refreshing, and not too sour! The lychee added a really nice sweetness. The service was very quick! My drink was prepared very fast. You have the option to order with a cashier or via ordering kiosk. They also have indoor and outdoor seating! read more

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I've only tried a few boba spots in SF (so far) and I would definitely come back here if I'm in the area! There weren't that many boba shops in the area (or ones that were open) I was in and I was really glad I tried this place out! (Also, kind of bored of going to Boba Guys) This spot is in Castro and I love walking around here! Super pretty and very lively. The workers here were so nice to us! I love soda-y drinks so I thought the strawberry drink with yogurt and sparking water was really yummy. I also loved the roasted oolong drink! It's not a regular oolong since it's roasted so keep that in mind! read more

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The milk tea here is pretty good and high qualitea! I ordered a rose milk tea with boba, 30% sugar, and no ice. This did not disappoint, and I really enjoyed how flavorful and fragrant the rose tasted. The boba was also chewy and plentiful. The packaging was also perfect for my takeout order. My one complaint is the sweetness level. Even though I had requested only 30% sugar, my drink was still way too sweet. 30% sugar here tasted closer to 75-80% sugar at most other boba shops I've been to. read more

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Orquidea D.

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This was my first time in San Francisco and I happened to stumble upon this place and it didn't disappoint! So many different options to choose from. I made my own tea and it was so good and came out quickly! The staff was friendly and efficient and it wasn't too busy with a decent amount of seating. read more

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passion cooler with lychee jelly - perfect drink for a hot day. the ingredients are super fresh. usually I go for milk teas but very glad I got to try this fruit tea! definitely get this if you need a refreshing drink. the ambiance is very cute, they have several games you can sit down and play. quick service. read more

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been a while since i have return to try this place but i was pretty disappointed by my drink I took my partner here to try for his first time and i went back to my ordering history to order my rose milk tea (which i ordered a lot during pandemic) got the same exact order with the same level of sugar and ice My rose milk tea this time came out supperrr sweet (I got 50%) and i remember for this place i had to go down my normal of 70% but this time...it taste like 100% or 120% sweet. I also usually get less ice cuz i dont like my drink diluted but it doesnt seem like they shook the drink with ice so when i took a sip - i got the bottom of the cup where it was warm. Its not the worst thing ever but it does kinda suck. The boba were NOT sweeten at all....what happened to the honey boba tasted or soemthing? What i did to fix this: I went home - added a crap ton of ice and mixed it - helped with the boba and texture a bit but still not sweeten. I also ended up adding water (i had no milk at home lol) and it took a lot of trys to finally get it right. Im disappointed! and hoping its a one off situation but i dont know if i will come back now read more

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Carlos T.

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For me, service and ambiance makes eating out worth my while. This chic tea spot is nicely designed with a homey feel. The two amazing young man and woman working know what top notch customer service looks like. They made and enhanced my experience of getting my favorite drink (Bubba Tea) that much better. Thank you for making my day ! ! ! read more

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Quail is in a nice location being 2 blocks off of Castro making access via car somewhat painless. The staff was nice and efficient, but the strength of the shop was lost on me given I do not like fruit in my tea :) The Tea was okay, and was well packed and easy to access via their cups, but I learned tonight that the sweetness of Boba is my limit when it comes to Milk Tea. Btw they also have a Happy Hour M - R , 4pm - 8pm ! read more

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Located next to the Main Street in Castro, this small tucked away boba shop is a great place to stop and get boba or get a few hours of work done. They also have board games if you come with a group of friends. Ordered the oolong milk tea with boba ($5.50) and was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the tea. It's not powdery and artificial and the boba was sweet and chewy! Such a cute shop, definitely recommend read more

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The drinks here are good. The matcha was smooth and refreshing. The pink sparkle was so good. This place has lots of choices. It's worth trying again. read more

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I went to get boba this evening with my partner while we were in the area. We heard some great reviews of the place so we wanted to check it out. As for the service, the worker was VERY nice. He asked us multiple times whether we needed help with the order. We both ordered the dirty panda, which is oolong tea with Oreos and cheese mouse? Their boba was very good as well, the texture and the sweetness of it was good. The drink was about $7 with boba. They do charge for the boba which seems to be the standard these days. And there are tables and places to sit inside and outside the store. The store also has a few games that customers can play with. read more

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Pleasantly surprised by this boba shop! We weren't expecting much because it was tucked away in an unassuming shop, but the boba turned out quite good. I got an Oreo milk tea (my guilty pleasure). I generally want my Oreo milk teas to not be overwhelming sweetness or richness, but with a good balance. Qualitea certainly achieved that. Not too thick, and didn't feel like they added any additional sugar on top of the Oreos. The tea was also strong; it cut through the sweetness of the Oreos, and helped balance the drink quite well. The pearls were great too! A good amount of bounce, maybe the tad bit overly soft, but overall great. I would definitely stop by if in the area! read more

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Fresh tasting milk tea and boba. They have the build your own milk tea option which we usually opt for. Bonus for having big cups.

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QualiTea Ratings: 4.1/5 Food: 4/5 - Boyfriend and I was craving for boba after our Twin Peaks hike, so here we are again at another boba place. Our goal is to try as many boba shops in SF as we can, LOL. QualiTea is yummy, toppings are fresh, and lovely ambiance. A great addition for neighborhoods in Castro. See the description of the boba we got below. - Taro Kisses [GET]: We got the taro milk tea at 30% sugar level and half ice, because it never disappoints. It was good, and the taro chucks were fresh and had the perfect amount of sweetness and a great texture. The drink itself tasted a little bit artificial, but it gets the job done and is what I expected. Toppings are chewy and al dente; the tapioca boba was literally warm when I got my drink. The texture of the bubbles are definitely on the chewier side than other place, but I liked it, not too hard and not too soft. Ambiance: 4.25/5 - QualiTea is located in the heart of Castro. It is a cute local boba shop with both indoor and outdoor seating. Interior is clean, vibrant, and cute. There's a table with benches in the center of the store along with some individual tables for smaller parties. There's board games available too. I would say it's a good place to chill and do some work on a Saturday afternoon. Price: 4/5 - Taro Kisses was $5.75 on UberEats. We got tapioca boba for $0.60 and an additional topping for free, because we checked in on Yelp. The total came up to be $6.35. It is only one size, and we thought price was fair compared to other boba places here. Service: 4/5 - They are super fast with the service. We ordered on UberEats when we arrived to the store, and it was ready within 5 minutes after I placed the order. Staffs are nice and friendly and was able to give me the free topping still from Yelp although I ordered through UberEats. You can also order with the cashier or the kiosk stand that they have right near the door. BLUF: Tons of cool and specialty drinks available, but still have those traditional flavors you can find at a traditional boba shop. The Taro Kisses did not disappoint, and I highly recommend it if you are craving for a milk based drink. Make sure to check in on Yelp to get a free topping too! I will return again to try out their other tea / non-milk based drinks next time. read more

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4023 18th St
San Francisco, CA 94114
Castro
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(415) 712-9364
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Hours

What time does QualiTea open?

QualiTea opens at 12:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does QualiTea close?

QualiTea closes at 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Payment methods

Does QualiTea take Bitcoin?

No, QualiTea does not take Bitcoin.

Does QualiTea take credit cards?

Yes, QualiTea takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does QualiTea have catering options?

Yes, QualiTea does have catering options.

Indoor Amenities

Does QualiTea allow dogs?

Yes, QualiTea allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does QualiTea have bike parking?

Yes, QualiTea has bike parking.

Does QualiTea have parking?

Yes, QualiTea has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is QualiTea wheelchair accessible?

Yes, QualiTea is wheelchair accessible.

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Specialties

Our business offers many unique drinks that we've created and every drink is catered to your personal tastes. hot items - matcha blossom - deluxe punch - rose petal - dirty panda -house milk tea

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Heytea

Stopped by HEYTEA today and decided to try one of my favorites…read more The sweetness was just right, the drink was refreshing, and it wasn't too heavy. Overall, a really solid choice if you're in the mood for milk tea.

Delicious King jasmine guava tea with boba ($8ish). Quality fruit flavor. Not too sweet. However,…read moreit took over 20 minutes for my drink after I ordered at the kiosk. I think the secret is to order via the app or online ahead of time. Service did not seem to handle disgruntled customers--I'm going to be honest, I was not the only one! People were disappointed by how long it took (it was very busy.) Seating is very minimal because of its prime location across from Moscone and next to the Metreon. Please do not drive here. Take BART or Muni or walk or bike. Parking would be very difficult.

Nice environment, great drinks, I love it!

Cloud Coconut Blue

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Magnolia Latte, Cloud Coconut Blue

Yi Fang Taiwan Fruit Tea

Yi Fang has been here for quite a few years. The wait is never too long. The boba is medium sized…read more They are pretty consistent. I wish they wouldn't charge extra for dairy free milk but most places do. I was excited to try the taro balls but they were hard so I would stick with the boba. They use real taro in their taro latte.

One of the most authentic Taiwan tea places in town. I always get the hot red bean purple rice…read moremilk tea half-sugar to feel warm and nourished. Order from the kiosk and service is quick!

Green Grape Fruit Tea (Large Only) /

Mango Sago /

Menu as of July 26, 2024

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Tea & Others

Great experience, great drinks!…read more It was my second time visiting this place after a year. My brother ordered the Large Thai Tea with double boba. I went with my go-to--a strawberry milk tea with boba. I would recommended and definitely go again!

I usually don't get the fruit versions at boba places, but I really needed something refreshing…read moreafter walking about 10,000 steps and decided to try their mango slushy option. Oh my goodness, it was exactly what I needed. It hit the spot. It was refreshing, fresh, and nice and fruity. The mango flavor really came through, and as a mango fan, I have nothing but good things to say. The only thing I would say is I got a small and it was definitely not enough, so I would go for a larger size next time, but that's really just me wanting more of it in the future. It's also just in a really nice neighborhood to walk around, so it's a great place to grab a drink and then go for a walk or head to the park. The service was really sweet too. There was only one person working when I went and she was doing a great job handling everyone.

View of Haight Street

Organic Black Milk Tea

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Urban Ritual

A local friend highly recommended the crème brûlée milk tea here. To make things even better, the…read moreparking gods were on my side and blessed me with a spot right around the corner, which meant I could enjoy my drink inside while giving my tired feet a much-needed break. I don't normally drink a lot of boba, but vacations are for treating yourself, right? The crème brûlée milk tea was basically dessert in a cup. You could actually taste and chew on little bits of torched caramelized sugar throughout the drink. The boba itself was perfectly cooked, soft and chewy. And then there was pudding in there too! Every sip had me going "ooh" and "ahh" as I discovered another delicious texture. The only downside was that the drink only comes in one size, and it was a bit too much for me. I was genuinely sad that I couldn't finish it. That's one of the reasons I don't order boba very often. I can eat way more food than I can drink liquid for some reason. But I'd happily return to Urban Ritual to work my way through more of their milk tea menu the next time I'm in San Francisco.

Reasonable boba tea in a nice location in Hayes to drink at the park…read more Their straws are too small to viably drink the boba $8.5 for one basic boba tea with only milk/tea is quite high

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Little Sweet

Ordered online and drinks were ready within 15minutes. Highly recommend ordering online as there…read morewas a line out the door when I arrived around 3pm on Sunday. I popped in and the drinks were waiting for me in the counter. Fruit green tea: 5/5 less sweet was perfect, lots of big chunks of fresh fruit. Yum and refreshing. Avocado smoothie: hubs liked it Mango strawberry and mango sago: girls enjoyed their drinks

Went to the Little Sweet on 9th Ave conveniently located near the entrance to GGP. Ordered the…read moreMango Strawberry Banana Smoothie which was not overly expensive but not as smooth as I hoped for. The smoothie was a little grittier than expected. Will try something else next time.

Watermelon Slush add double sago $6.80 + $.80

Fresh Fruit Tea

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Watermelon Slush $6 add sago $.80

Tea Hut

i am a taro milk tea aficionado. this place has THE best taro milk tea i've ever had, better than…read moreyifang / xing fu tang / bobaville/ etc etc. it was called something like extra thick taro n milk on the menu, and i got it with coconut milk, zero sweet. it was a good level of sweetness (definitely not unsweetened lol) and had a generous amount of very thick taro puree! we also loved the coco mango drink (add coconut pudding and lychee jelly). everything is on the sweeter side so i recommend getting the minimum sweetness level. their drinks are very dense and taste like fresh ingredients as opposed to powders. also they go light on ice by default which makes their drinks a better value lol ironically the only thing i didn't like was their boba which was way too soft.

Ive always enjoyed this spot in my neighborhood. I come by and order drinks pretty often and…read morehappened to stop by a couple of weeks ago to purchase a drink and overheard another customer politely addressing an issue with the quality of her order. She explained there may have been a mistake with one of the selected options in the app and even acknowledged that she understood if the drink could not be remade, but wanted to ask anyway. The reason for this review is to address the lack of consideration and customer service from the hispanic male staff member working that night. Instead of listening to the concern, the staff was dismissive and rude, repeatedly saying things like "all I do is press these buttons" and "this is what you ordered," without acknowledging the customer's experience or concern about the quality of the drink. Although the drink was eventually remade, the staff did so while visibly frustrated, slamming cabinets and displaying negative energy throughout the interaction. It created an uncomfortable experience, especially considering how polite and understanding the customer had been. Customer service and basic courtesy matter just as much as the product itself. Unfortunately, after witnessing that interaction, I do not plan on returning. Please teach your staff to be polite and understanding.

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Wonderful Dessert & Cafe

Still the best spot for your iconic OG boba drinks with perfectly soft and chewy boba…read more Really love why they've done to update the store with signage, tv menu displays, and having a kiosk to order. Best spot for the classic Taiwanese popcorn chicken with freshly fried basil. My favorite, and the people who work there are always so nice

One of my former best friends, Thomas, was actually the one who introduced me to this place years…read moreago. The funny part? He low-key had a crush on one of the employees, so naturally he started bringing the entire friend group here. Looking back, it was basically a long-term marketing campaign disguised as friendship. Every visit felt less like getting drinks and more like him trying to impress his girl. XD The owner has probably seen the whole saga unfold from beginning to end and is still here doing what they've always done - running a great local business. That's honestly something I respect. Businesses come and go, trends come and go, friendships come and go, but some places just keep showing up every day and serving their community. To this day, I still stop by for their watermelon juice. Sure, I could make it at home for less money, but sometimes that's not the point. Basic economics: support local businesses that provide value. They earn a living, customers get products they enjoy, employees keep their jobs, and the community benefits. Everyone wins. The watermelon juice is refreshing, the memories are hilarious, and it's always nice supporting a local establishment that's been around long enough to witness entire character-development arcs. Highly recommend with my utmost respectful regards.

Strawberry smoothie with boba

Best Popcorn Chicken @whaevaeats

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Roma Antica

Locally sourced ingredients

This restaurant has it all! I have been to it several times and it is a gem. The staff makes you…read morefeel like you are dining at a family home. They are extremely attentive and friendly. The atmosphere is romantic, cozy and comfortable. The food is like your Italian mama cooked for you. Their wine list shines, and their unique cocktails sparkle. Indulge in their delicious desserts with a rich cappuccino or espresso. All this and more for a very reasonable cost. You will be eager to return to the Marina District for a heart warming experience at Roma Antica.

My large party and I had a special, reserved room at Roma Antica. We were able to try a variety of…read moredishes, and these were my personal favorites: Calamari Fritti: This was crispy and lightly battered, which helped it not feel too greasy. Coda Alla Vaccinara Pasta: I loved the slow-cooked meat that made the dish taste rich. Carbonara Pasta: This was rich and comforting with a silky sauce. Pinsa Prosciutto: & Pinsa Margherita: Both pizzas had a hefty crust with a good amount of toppings, which made these the favorites of the group. We also finished with some desserts, including tiramisu, which was light, creamy, and had a good espresso flavor.

Carbonara

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Saltimbocca alla romana

Parachute Bakery

Parachute Bakery had been on my "must visit" list for probably a year, and I finally got the chance…read moreto stop by last week. The line was long, but I honestly did not mind because the baristas take their time in a way that feels intentional--like they're creating art through coffee. I ordered the strawberry and cream cube, which was a perfectly flaky croissant filled with strawberry jam and fresh cream. It was incredibly messy to eat, but absolutely worth it. I paired it with a plain cappuccino, and the bitterness of the coffee balanced the sweetness of the pastry perfectly. The flavors worked so well together that I ended up coming back a few days later to try the cookies and cream latte. The flavor of the latte was absolutely divine, but I wish they had found a way to make it less clumpy at the bottom. It seemed like the espresso may not have been hot enough to fully melt the chocolate, which made the last few sips a bit of a texture nightmare. Even with that small complaint, I would be genuinely excited to go back and work my way through more of their pastries.

Gorgeous but pricey…read more Always a line. Even at Sunday 8 am Limit one of each per person

Delicious latte but even after 3 shots of coffee it was light.

Drink menu

Basque Cheesecake

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Juniper

Not good not bad . Nothing special to go out of the my way for a croissant. At San Francisco prices…read moreexpecting a bit more. It was ok only if I am in the neighborhood

Juniper is in my top 3 bakeries you must go to in San Francisco!…read more I have been here a handful of times already and can confidently say everything I have had here has been exceptional and delicious. The pastries are all flaky and crispy, and you can tell they were crafted by a true craftsman. I think what makes Juniper so special is the selection of unique flavors they have. My favorite being their award-winning Cubano croissant, their black sesame kouign amann, and their choux pastries. I do want to call out how much I appreciate the amount of savory pastries they have since I don't always want a sweet treat the moment I wake up. To note, Juniper is typically busy, but I have never waited in line for more than 10 minutes, even on weekends. They also have a lot of tables for seating, but because of the flow of people, it might be difficult to find a spot. Stop by here if you're around the area! They are also a sister shop of Saint Frank, so you can get some coffee while you're here as well.

The est Avocado toast ever!

Pain Au Chocolat

Bright ambiance inside

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The Italian Homemade Company

Meatballs were extremely good! I'm not a great critic for Italian food but here's my take:…read more The pesto surprisingly felt a bit not as immersed, the olive oil felt a bit separate from the parsley and the nuts but overall yummy. Pasta was fantastic, bouncy and fresh. If order the other créame bolognese sauce next time. Some mosquitos inside so just a bit annoying on warm days but overall great service and area.

Great spot for homemade pasta! You can see the staff making…read morepasta as soon as you walk in! We went on a Saturday night and were seated right away. And we got our food pretty fast. We ordered: - Pesto gnocchi: tasted so fresh and full of flavor - Meat lasagna: so much meat! I typically like more ricotta but if you like more meat, this is for you. The sauce was delicious! - Burrata salad: such a big portion! Love the bread it comes with

Great mix of cold cuts and cheeses!

Casual dining

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Fettuccine Pesto was amazing!

Q Specialty Coffee

Certified professionals

Locally owned & operated

Day Visited: Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday Price Range:…read more$$ Parking: Street or metered parking Ordered: Mocha Dream Espresso Cloud, Velvet Hojicha Cloud, Nitro Mango Our favorite SF coffee shop to date! On the days we have gone, the line has varied from being out the door to a quick walk in and order - truly just depends. Regardless of the long line, these drinks are soooo good. Upon entering the coffee shop, you'll see a good amount of seating, but for the times we have gone, the majority of the seats are taken. It is definitely a variety of people socializing, working, reading books, or just hanging out. Parking is metered or street parking, and we haven't had any issue finding parking! It's also in an area where you can shop around (across the street) if you want to grab a bite as well. Our go to orders include the Mocha Dream Espresso Cloud and the Nitro Mango, but we have also gotten the Hojicha Cloud, which is amazing as well. We love the thickness and flavors of the cold foams - you cannot go wrong with any of the cloud drinks. As popular as this place has become, it truly is worth the trip! We will always make a trip whenever we are in the city!

Cafe with a good amount of working space and natural lighting. It was very busy though and a lot of…read morethe seats were taken up. Staff was kind and patient with explaining drinks, especially since this location is newer. I got the caramel latte cloud espresso and was very pleasantly surprised!!! I usually get specialty drinks half sweet, but forgot this time - the caramel latte cloud espresso was actually just right without adjusting the sweetness. The cold foam on top was light and delicious. They only had one size and it was pretty big. The applewood bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich on brioche bread was also amazing. Very savory, not too heavy either. It was mostly just bread though. Definitely coming back to try their other drinks when I'm in the area!