I went to Heytea in Westlake. It's a small storefront, and the shop was busy, which shows it's…read morepretty popular, but the staff kept things moving. There was a decent big line when we got there, but thankfully we noticed the QR code and ordered through the app, which made things a lot easier. Even though the wait was still about 10-15 minutes, I think the drink was worth it. I ordered the Coconut Mango Boom, and it was super refreshing. The fresh, warm honey boba was a nice touch and paired really well with the drink. Overall, I'd come back!

Their drinks have always been high quality but the chaos of picking up your order has always been a…read morenightmare with customers swarming the pick up area. The screen that shows which orders are ready should be in a different spot so that people can accurately check if their order is ready (rather than keep asking the already overwhelmed staff). There should also be more than one person handing out the orders as it always seems hectic for them. Maybe having stanchions to create an actual pick up line rather than just a standing area would be better. I also tried their boba in a drink for the first time today and it honestly tasted like raisins. My partner thought it tasted like coffee. All in all it is definitely not what boba should taste like at all.

My husband and I have been to Blue House Cafe twice now. It's a little out of the way for us, but…read moreit's a nice to go when we can. Both times were fairly chill. Street parking was easy. The staff are friendly and very focused when making drinks. The first time, I had a lavender vanilla latte and he had an americano. We had a good experience and I was highly impressed by the flavor of their house-made syrup. For the second time, I got an iced pandan matcha latte and my husband got a pandan latte. The pandan flavor was very nice and paired well with their matcha. We also got a spam musubi that hit spot on a Sunday morning. If we're ever in the area and need a caffeine boost, we'll definitely be back again.

Met with a friend to get Asian inspired coffee and journal. This place was so welcoming that we…read morewound up having a great conversation and got a lot of journaling done! I got the flavored latter with pandan syrup! Pandan is one of my favorite Vietnamese flavors! So glad I found them.

Adorable little café! Just a 20 minute walk away from our house in San Francisco. Great customer…read moreservice. The young woman at the front are very hospitable. My favorite go to is the Horchata latte. Really love the avocado toast, and the salmon toast. Wait for your morning pick me up and if you wanna grab a bite to eat . Dog and child friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend.

I visited this little cafe with a friend. We both ordered avocado toast. It consisted of a single…read moreslice of untoasted bread, a good amount of sliced avocado, spinach, several small, halved tomatoes, a nice sprinkle of herbs... It was quite tasty, but if you're hungry, you'll wish they'd given you two pieces of bread etc. instead of the single one they give you. I had a hot mocha, and enjoyed it. The chairs are NOT comfortable. There's a sofa-like place to sit near the front of the cafe, and it looked more comfortable than all of those metal chairs. I'm not sure if I'll return, due to the small portion, the uncomfortable chairs, and the loud music.

Great coffee and croissant! The staff were super cool, and the music was very hip and chill…read more The coffee was so flavorful! The cold brew tasted like chocolate and was nice and rich. The drip coffee was filled to the brim, so I drank a bunch of it prior to the photo with the AMAZING croissant. It was not too sweet and the perfect size for my fiancé and I. The Ariscault ones can be too much (too sweet and too heavy) - but this one was perfect for the two of us!

This coffee shop is pretty unique with it's Filipino influence. They have the regular coffee…read morebeverages, matcha teas, and signature drinks. We ordered their Ferrero Rocher Latte and Pandan cold brew. The Ferrero Rocher latte tasted malty and slightly like a cold frozen hot chocolate. I didn't really taste the hazelnut but it was still delicious. I enjoyed my Pandan cold brew; it's sweet with that Pandan syrup. Next time, I'd like to try their seasonal drink, Guava Matcha Latte with a cream top! They also carry baked goods from Neighbor bakery in SF. We loved the Ube twice baked croissant! This one does taste like the actual purple yam which is a plus. I want to come back for this again. Overall, we enjoyed this coffee shop and what it offers. It's the best coffee shop in town!

Another day at spruce. Looks like the menu changed ! More drinks less sandwich but still love this…read morespot . Plenty of seating. Ordered the London fog matcha cream. London fog matcha cream - matcha cream was delicious ! Very cream and strong in flavor. London fog was not bad subtle earl grey 8/10 Would go again

Stumbled upon this place because I was craving matcha…read more I came here during lunchtime on a saturday, and if I wasn't paying attention , I wouldn't have been able to see this place. The sign was pretty hidden due to a group of trees, but maybe once the sun sets , the sign is lit , so people are able to see the sign. This place is an food hall type of establishment. I believe there was two other eateries in this same building. I came here specifically for a drink and I ordered an iced banana matcha latte. I believe $7.50 for my 12oz beverage was a bit pricey. The flavor was just not there for me. I basically was drinking a green banana milk. I'm a bit hesitant on trying this place out for the second time, when I know there are plenty of other great matcha places. Hopefully today was just an off day.

Beautiful drinks and super efficient. Love their use of…read moreonline ordering and easy pick up. Their menu has good variety and everything has exceeded expectations for the area.

I had been hearing a lot about this place and finally got a chance to try it, last time I stopped…read moreby, I didn't realize they were closed on Monday! I asked for a Creme Brulee Viet coffee, and my coworker stopped by to grab one for me. He said the place wasn't too packed when he went, and the service was quick. I looked at the coffee and thought it looked pretty good already, mixed it up a bit, and took a sip, and wow, what a combo of the Creme Brulee with the jolt of the Vietnamese Coffee. I enjoyed the flavors that it brought and wish I had finished this earlier in the day, rather than later in the afternoon. Truth be told, I had a harder time sleeping that night than when I normally have my regular cup of coffee ;D.

Writing this so I hope the owners see. I just came back from a trip to Bangkok and was excited for…read morethis new Thai dessert spot. I think it's still quite new so they're developing the space which the interior is quite bare but has a lot of potential. Feels like a restaurant layout but I wish it was more chill like a lounge/cafe. Unfortunately there aren't many outlets and worker said no wifi, if there was I would totally come to work here. Items on the menu were okay but maybe my standard is high from just being in Thailand lol. They could really hone in on the Thai experience (asam tea and kanom krok etc) to differentiate from the boba/matcha places. I like you can adjust the sweet level. Anyways okay place, would come back if they improved the area to chill/work and I'd be willing to try the other items! Please give fast wifi!!

Kiddo loves pandan so he was excited to give Kanom a try. More tables and chairs added since the…read morelast time I visited. They had a Winter special - custard bun and hot drink for $7.95. He ordered the pandan custard buns and Thai green tea. The buns were a bit small but he liked the pandan custard and wished there was more of it. The pork skewer and fries came out piping hot. Liked the coconut milk of both the red ruby and taro ruby desserts. This time also ordered the Coconut pancake which we enjoyed too. We liked them all but price may be a tad high in comparison to the portion size.

Great little coffee place in Excelsior. Place is small but it's worth trying just because of their…read moreube sweets. The street is also full of restaurants and yummy options for lunch so I definitely recommend turning your trip into a fun culinary adventure into the neighborhood. I ordered the ube tiramisu and ube tres leches. Both yummy. Coffee was good too and the place has wifi and some room for chilling with your laptop if you need to work.

After seeing Excelsior at the Coffee Fest 2025, my wife wanted to drop by here to try their coffee…read moreagain. It didn't disappoint. Shop is on the smaller side, but does have some minimal seating (one large table and a few bar seats). Pastries, tea and coffee, all available, and a bathroom in the back. Great for grab and go. Not great if you're hoping to sit and chat. Service was fast and efficient. Coffee was hot and delicious. My wife enjoyed her horchata latte. I got the hot chocolate and it was also surprisingly good for a non-coffee option with latte art on the hot chocolate and nice foam top. Their everything croissant was especially delicious, with flaky layers of pastry and a small dab of herbed cream cheese hidden in the center. Coffee Fest beans were available too in their merch section if you missed grabbing some there!