I've been here countless times and must I say, what gets me coming back is the great customer service and quality of the food and drink that they offer. The environment is very friendly and that's all thanks to the workers, especially Hannah who has helped me out the most when I visit. If and when you are in the area, do not hesitate to make a quick stop! I'll always have time for boba, especially if it's made at Societea. Thank you Societea! Keep up the amazing work! read more

This was my first time at this spot, and Hannah, being very friendly and helpful, recommended me to get the 'cocomelon' drink and it was very good. The atmosphere of the place was pretty chill too. They also have food items on the menu that I will have to come back for next time. read more

I had a great experience at Societea Teahouse & Eatery. The lychee green tea was the perfect balance of sweetness and flavor. Hannah was especially helpful she took the time to understand what I like and recommended a drink that ended up being exactly what I was looking for. The service was friendly, and the atmosphere made it a nice spot to study and relax. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

The drinks and food are really great, I love coming here since they're typically really quick with service. There is a lot of seating, it overflows into a second part behind where you order. I highly recommend trying their bahn mi's and sides! Everything is made to order (I believe) and comes out under 10-15 min which is stellar and what keeps me coming back. I never go wrong with a wintermelon milk tea and spicy popcorn chicken! A huge win in my books and I love that it's generally not too packed when I go to pick food up. read more

Spacious, family-friendly, fast-casual Korean-style eatery in San Bruno. There is a lot of space inside the restaurant which made it comfortable. The service was quick and friendly as well. I got the kim chi fried rice and WOW- so much flavor! It was a little spicy for me- but the flavor was dynamic and the portion size was enormous. The kim chi fried rice made for fantastic leftovers the next day for lunch! read more

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I love this place!! they're Boba teas are so good! And their popcorn chicken! The location is in a such a cute area. It gives a little town vibes. I just love the San Bruno vibes in general. It's not in a busy area at all. It's a very chill place to have a little snack and have a good time. I will be coming here again! read more

I tried one drink and took a few sips and straight to the trash unfortunately. Extremely sweet (i asked for 75%) can't imagine full sweetness. I ordered the popular Taro Cloud and it tastes like cereal milk. The garbage can area was filled with trash and sauces smeared on the tables near by (it was not busy) to be left like that . If this is your fav boba spot, enjoy. read more

Societea Teahouse & Eatery - Taro Cloud Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Bruno, California

More than just a teahouse. The menu offers traditional dishes with their own twist. Drinks are always delicious. It gets busy at certain times so they added a self ordering system so orders can be made without waiting for a clerk. Plenty of seating for large parties or individuals. Many have made it a hangout to do work or socialize while enjoying great drinks/food. Stop by and give them a try. read more

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Societea is a boba place in San Bruno. They have boba and snack. The snacks include fried chicken and rice plates. The drinks include variations of boba and coffee. I got the taro cloud and fried chicken. Both items were a 3/5 for me. The drink was too sweet to a point that it just tasted like sugar. There was a hint of taro, but I did not taste much of it. The fried chicken was flavored well but it was dry. The service was great, I was able to get my food very quickly. Even though the food is mediocre, I have to give it to the vibes. The vibes are immaculate! This place is very cute. read more

Societea Teahouse & Eatery - Taro Cloud - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Bruno, California

We live in a Societea indeed - and this one is pleasantly large, with a standard front area and 3x the space in the back. They have board games and lots of sockets everywhere to charge and get work done. The music was a bit loud for me. But nothing headphones can't deal with. Service was great. Fast and personable Food was really good. Menu has food snacks, and drinks. Drinks were about even mix of matcha, milk, fruit, and coffee offerings with option for oat milk. Matchagato was good of matcha with ice cream on top. Pork belly banh mi was warm, fresh, good, and crispy. Some pieces were extra fatty but overall solid. read more

Societea Teahouse & Eatery - Crispy Pork Belly Banh Mi Matchagato - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Bruno, California

Nice interior space with comfortable seating. I got the Taro Cloud that I was quite happy with. Would like to return for the food as it looked like a good selection. read more

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Love the variety of food and drinks on the menu here, and very spacious seating area. Service was fast and friendly. I love the fun decor, art, and inviting ambiance. This is a solid spot to chill with friends and enjoy a drink or two! I tried the Brown Sugar Latte with boba, 50% sweet and I really liked it. Definitely recommend sticking with the sugar adjustment, I think that it might be a little too sweet if it was regular sweet. The boba was perfectly chewy, not hard nor too soft. I prefer milk teas over other types of boba and this one was on point! This was not my first time here and I remember I've tried their tteokbokki in the past. Looks like that's no longer on the menu but I enjoyed it! Would definitely explore their food options here. read more

Societea Teahouse & Eatery - brown sugar latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Bruno, California

Wow loaded fries cured my depression 10/10, it's exactly what u expect for the price. Yummy!! Service is good, they have a self order thing so i don't have to be awkward. It smells a little on the front, idk why, didn't like it. It's really not smelly in the back tho n open space. Lots of parking in the back as well. read more

Whoa - this place is HUGE! Don't be fooled by their humble storefront.. they have a whole section towards the back with plenty of comfy seating, coffee table style seating for easy conversation, and work desks for those who wants to hang out and study and work. Their drinks are pretty good at good prices. And most of all, I really like their K-Style snacks: K-Potato Dogs, K-Cheese Dogs, fried chicken nuggets, etc. They are all super yum and perfect for hang out and studying. Nice clean environment. Friendly service. Good drinks and snacks. Thumbs up! read more

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popcorn chicken (mild spicy): 3/5. Rather dry. Seasoning was really uneven. I have a pretty low spice tolerance but do like a bit of spice and the mild level was pretty good for me. I will say it is a decent amount for $8. Mini Silog (with Longanisa): 4/5. The sausage (longanisa) was very tender and sweet. The fried egg and rice were yummy too. Overall would recommend this one. Service: Took about 20 mins (it was a bit busy) But staff were very friendly read more

Nice vibes and asthectics! This boba spot is also a good selection for food and milktea. I ordered a bugolgi banh mi and a mango black tea. Pretty good and tasty, I like how they ask if I wanted jalapeños or not, very considerate for the non- spicy eaters. Lol The service was fast and sufficient. It was clear where to get your drink and they have food delivered to you. Will come again and bring my laptop and appetite! read more

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I absolutely love Societea! This spot is always such a fun and cute place to stop by--it's super clean and has a really welcoming vibe. It's my go-to when I need a sweet pick-me-up. Their boba is so good--perfectly chewy and flavorful every time. I've also tried their food, including the sandwiches and bowls, and they're just as amazing! Everything I've had has been super yummy, fresh, and full of flavor. They offer great options and it all feels well worth the cost. Definitely a fave for drinks and bites! Service is always nice. Parking isn't too bad, there's street parking and also lots in the back. read more

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I wanted a small bite, so ordered a popcorn chicken ($8) and Jasmine milk tea ($6) at the counter. The cashier was super patient. You can also sign up for rewards too. The restaurant was modern and there's plenty of seating in the back area, definitely a good place to hangout. My food was pretty quick which was awesome. I also saw other drinks being made and the matcha color looks like the powder may have been oxidize. Sadly, the Jasmine tea was water down. The boba can also be better, it was just super soft which can be seen in my photo. Uneven shape in my drink. Popcorn chicken can have more crunch, though the chicken pieces were tender. The spice coating was uneven, but it had great flavor. read more

Societea Teahouse & Eatery - Jasmine Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Bruno, California

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Had an amazing time catching up w my best friend from high school sophomore yr is when I met her ... she taught me how to do soul collage here... ambiance was awesome would recommend to all that want to reminisce great memories read more

Cute boba shop with lots of seating in the small strip area in San Bruno. The review is only for the drinks. We got the matcha latte and the brown sugar matcha. The drinks were okay and we know it's not ceremonial matcha but the grade is pretty subpar. The boba was too soft and did not have the bouncy firm texture it should have. The drinks were more of 2.5/5. Would love to try their food items in the near future. It's nice that they have a tuesday deal going on, buy 1 get 1 50%. Other than that, service was good. Lots of photo ops and very family friendly. Having games would be a great touch as well! read more

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Drinks and food were good and flavorful. Spacious area with plenty of seating and tables inside. read more

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Cute place! I got the lychee green tea with boba. Tasted like the usual! Prices are fine but I dont think its my top places to get boba. They just use syrups like t pumps. There wasnt anyone there and drinks came out fast which was good! read more

Societea Teahouse & Eatery - Lychee Fruit Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Bruno, California

Seems like a good spot to chill with boba and snacks, since it is so spacious with seating in the front and the back. They have a lot of snacks ranging from entree type items and appetizers. Drinks seem to be on the sweeter side and are okay. Tried the popcorn chicken, waffle fries, and Brussels sprouts and would say I liked the sprouts the most, followed by the waffle fries! I got a black milk tea which tasted a little like earl grey which I suppose is technically a black tea blend. The milk teas are made with half and half but they have soy milk, oat milk, and almond milk for substitutes! Small parking lot in the back but also a lot of metered street parking available! read more

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One of my go to boba spots in san bruno! I usually order the oolong milk tea and popcorn chicken. so yum!!! love the variety of food and drinks and very spacious seating area. perfect for social gatherings or to do some work. service is quick and friendly. would def recommend read more

Came here after dinner for drinks. Got the mango freeze with aloe Vera and it was a bit tart. I do like you can customize your drinks. Plenty of seating and very chill relaxing environment. They have games you can borrow. Service was quick. read more

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BEST STUDY SPOT! I literally come here every week to study & eat. I love their food, drinks and the staff is so friendly! Got to meet the owner (Matt) & manager (Hannah) and they are the sweetest! I also hosted an event here last year and it accommodated my entire party! I rented out the back and it was perfect! Enough restroom stalls, space for everyone to sit and the staff was so helpful the entire time!! My go-to/favorite place! read more

the brown sugar was really good, a little bit on the sweeter side so i'd recommend ordering 25% sweet HOWEVER the mango calamansi was really underwhelming and tasted like water with a hint of calamansi. i'd also like to include that the girl who took our order seemed like she hated her job and barely wanted to take our order. i was really nice and greeted her hello and she stood there not looking at me or saying a word until i told her what i would like to order and even then she was unpleasant. read more

Societea Teahouse & Eatery - The Brown Sugar and Mango Calamansi - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Bruno, California

Nice staff, and good food! Cheese dog had a good cheese pull. Popcorn chicken was fried well. I like spicy but the spice powder had another flavor to it so would recommend getting it on the side if you want to try it first. read more

Societea Teahouse & Eatery - Popcorn Chicken, Cheese Dog - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Bruno, California

This is an awesome boba spot with a 5-star rating for their plethora of snacks and HUGE seating area! Very rarely do I see boba spots with this much space. Great place to study, kick it and gossip, play board games, play card games and/or watch national televised sports. They share designated free parking spots with Isla restaurant on Cypress Ct, but if they are taken you would have to pay for street/lot parking. You order, they give you a number, and call your number when it's ready. They hands down make the best brown sugar iced matcha with a very generous amount of brown sugar, a true sweet treat. Will try their food next time I go! read more

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In love with this place! My favorite items to order are the passionfruit green tea, popcorn chicken (garlic aioli is a MUST), and the lemongrass tofu! Staff are super sweet. Highly recommend read more

It's such a spacious cafe with tasty drinks. I wish there were more seats in the front area, but if you go back further there is a whole other room with tables and chairs. I ordered the matcha strawberry, it was mid. The food menu sounded delicious but a bit pricey. The staff were friendly. read more

2.5 stars. Updating my review to lower my rating by a whole star because my last order was just dissatisfying. Again, I ordered the Vietnamese Classic Sandwich, replacing the Headcheese and Slow Roasted 5-Spice Pork with extra Pâté and Pork Roll. The banh mi was well packed with meat and vegetables, but I noticed that the Pâté tasted more like liverwurst rather than the usual pâté used in Viet sandos. What a difference this makes. No likey. At all. For my beverage, I got a Jasmine Milk Tea with Boba, Grass Jelly, and a shot of Matcha, 50% Sugar Level. The boba was nice and chewy, but the drink, itself, was a bit chalky. Thumbs down. Service was average, according to Z who picked up our orders. When I expressed that I think that I might not like Societea anymore, V commented that their space is cool inside. I just don't know if I will want to return. read more

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Just finished lunch nearby and stopped here to get some refreshments. I had higher expectations for this place--but my visit fell a bit flat. I wasn't super impressed with the drink I ordered and I thought it tasted "meh." I ordered the mango yakult and had little mango taste--mostly tasted like yakult. I thought it was much too sweet and had I known it was going to be so sweet, I would had adjusted it. They didn't ask if I wanted to adjust the sweetness and I didn't think to inquire. Pretty large space, a little deceiving if you've never been here...there's a large back area with plenty of seats to hangout and chill. Maybe I'll give it another chance if I'm ever in the area again, but I definitely won't go out of my way. read more

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Double stuf & Mangonada WAS BAD. The Mangonada tasted like vitamin u would take as a kid with no fruity flavor.The Double stuff was WATERY. imagine dipping your Oreos in water instead of milk. Definitely not worth the 41$ i spent on all these, but i will give credit to the loaded fries, the meat didn't taste the most authentic and fresh more like microwaved but the fries underneath it was extra crispy just how I like it, so yummy. Quickly boba was ordered later that night to remove the guilt from unworthy boba. The interior decoration was beautiful but apparently it did not accommodate to the menus taste. As well as the bathrooms, you would think that it looks really nice in there the bathroom must be the same, it took me 5 separate flushes for one regular flush no toilet paper in there too. The lock of the door was very questionable, you could easily try to tug the door but because the lock isn't even fully supported its just a chain that connects the door as for an apartment with two locks, it is very unpleasant if someone was to try and open the door and they can have much more than a peak they can fit half their body in there. read more

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Wanted a place to chill and play some games so we went to Societea. The spot is decorated really well and has lots of space. We ordered the wintermelon milk tea, taro cloud and popcorn chicken. They ran out of boba when we were there and said it wouldn't be ready for another half hour or so. The drinks were good, probably one of the better wintermelon drinks I've had. The popcorn chicken was really interesting; while it tasted good, it's definitely different from what a typical popcorn chicken would taste like. It's likely the type of meat they use-- it reminds me more of a crispy pork belly type of texture / taste. For games, they don't leave them out for grabs -- you'll have to exchange your ID in order to borrow one. Overall, a fun spot and would definitely recommend if you have a large group. read more

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Ordered the honeydew milk tea and matcha strawberry milk tea. Both were made quickly and tasted well made. Ordered the kids the cheese corn dog and potato corn dog so that they could snack on it after swim class. Only thing I would recommend is for staff to please wipe down the tables as they were pretty sticky. read more

Societea Teahouse & Eatery - Honeydew tea no boba less sweet - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Bruno, California

Cup are extremely breakable and they will no redo your drink when most of it spills on the floor. My 4 years old was really excited for her boba but being a little clumsy like most kids her age she dropped it on the floor. Cup shattered and all the drink spilled on the floor with no way to save it. Most places would have remade one for free but they would not. Outside of that food was 3/5 while the no ice drinks are not full read more

Not gonna lie, the popcorn chicken was pretty terrible. Super dry and lacked flavor. The only reason why I gave 4 star was because the employee was super nice and gave me a free sauce when I asked for one because the chicken was too try and the drink he made was good. I got the lavender black tea, which is not on the menu. I saw that they had lavender coffee so I asked if it was possible to get lavender milk tea and the employee made it happen!! The drink was super good and helped me wash down the dry chicken! read more

Societea Teahouse & Eatery - Popcorn Chicken - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Bruno, California

Societea Teahouse & Eatery definitely has a name that kind of screams welcome to all ABGs and Kevin Nguyen, but it's a pretty solid spot for boba and snacks. I ordered takeout so I can really only speak on the food and drinks mainly. The menu is fairly large which is nice to have so many options. Most recently I ordered: - Strawberry Matcha ($6 + $0.75 for Oat Milk) - Kimchi Fried Rice ($12) - Bulgogi Beef Sandwich ($12) Their strawberry matcha is priced as how you'd expect for a matcha latte nowadays. It's pretty sweet even at 75%, but I enjoyed it and I can see why it's one of the more popular drinks here. The matcha taste isn't too strong and is a little more sugary, but I actually prefer that sometimes. You can really taste the strawberry flavor as well. I'd get it next time, but at a lower sweetness. The Kimchi fried rice was good! The egg was fried perfectly. It has that runny yolk that was perfect with the rice. It wasn't spicy, but you can taste the kimchi flavor. I'd recommend this. The Bulgogi beef sandwich was probably my favorite item. They give you a ton of Jalapeños is you add it on though and I ended up having to take some out and there were a lot of seeds in mine. Other than that, I thought the marinated ribeye they used was really good and flavorful. It was tender and not tough to chew unlike some other bulgogi Bánh mì that I have had. They are generous with the toppings without a doubt. I'd consider Societea a place worth ordering from again. read more

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I haven't tried any food items from here, but I've gotten multiple drinks! The boba and the jellies always taste fresh. The strawberry milk tea is my go to. The employees are usually pretty friendly and don't seem irritated when it takes me a second to figure out my order. The place itself is nice and has a good vibe to it read more