A must-try! The fried mochi balls were light and delicious! I also loved the black sesame dessert soup here. Bonus: excellent service! They were extremely kind and patient with the little old lady behind me in line. read more

Too thick! Fruits are too big to fit through straw for drinking. Boba is too firm. Service was a kiosk. Staff just shouts out number. Lots of customers. Hot inside. There is seating but most people are ordering to go. read more

Sweet Moment - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

I've been a regular customer here and was surprised by how this situation was handled. I ordered a drink with a topping substitution I've done before, and the staff member immediately framed it as me trying to get free boba, which wasn't the case at all. If there's a different or more proper way to order, that should be explained, not assumed. The interaction felt unnecessarily accusatory and dismissive. I ended up asking for a refund. Customer communication really matters, especially with repeat customers. read more

This place isnt too bad and it's opened hella late. We came here because we ate at the izakaya place. The place was clean but crowded because it was hella late. The snacks were good and it was not too sweet. The parking isnt too bad, hella spots. Overall just got the shaved ice and a drink. read more

Sweet Moment - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Update: had to go in here again to get my boss some boba that he asked for and once again service was horrible. read more

Sweet Moment - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

Came here with my bestie yesterday and had a great experience :) We ordered the popcorn chicken, a matcha red bean smoothie for me, and a black sesame latte for her. The matcha red bean smoothie was really tasty, though it felt a little on the heavier side. My bestie's black sesame latte was excellent, rich and flavorful. We could clearly taste the unique flavors in each drink, which we both loved. The popcorn chicken was crunchy and tasty, and the marinade was really flavorful. Customer service was great, and our food came out very quickly. Overall, a really nice spot to grab drinks and snacks! read more

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These Asian dessert places are popping up everywhere. Sweet Moment is much smaller compared to Meet Fresh but they do have a pretty good variety on their menu. I cannot ever resist snowflake anything so I ordered the Creamy Snowflake Bowl with matcha ice cream, mango bits and grass jelly $12 with tax. Order at kiosk which is standard at these places. The place is big enough with small tables along the side. Bathrooms were not available though so that was a negative thumbs down. The snowflake part of the bowl wasn't too sweet and it paired nicely with the quality matcha ice cream. The bowl is a little small to share because I can be a bit of a hog! But I would definitely try out another bowl here read more

Sweet Moment - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

I've been here two or three times, and it's always busy. The ambience is lively and casual, making it a comfortable spot to stop by for dessert. I haven't tried their drinks yet, but the Chinese desserts are consistently very good. I keep meaning to try something new, but somehow I always end up ordering the same thing. Because it's usually crowded, there can be a bit of a wait between ordering and receiving your dessert. That said, they're open until 11 p.m., which I really appreciate when I'm craving something sweet late at night. One helpful note: when I ordered Grass Jelly using the self-order kiosks inside, the screen showed "No additional topping," which was a bit confusing. It turns out you can add toppings freely. The plain version is a little bland, so I'd definitely recommend adding toppings. read more

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I always make it a point to stop by Sweet Moment whenever I'm in downtown San Mateo. Located on 3rd street between Ellsworth Ave, it's a short walk to whenever you are in downtown. You order at one of the two kiosk located just outside the front door and wait for your number to be called inside. While the interior is narrow with about 5-6 tables along the right walk. it's always clean and the staff is friendly when calling out orders. We've never had an issue finding a seat. I always order their Mango sago smoothie since I'm a huge sago fan. It's blended well tastes like you're slurping a mango. I've also ordered their grapefruit tea with fruit bits. You can fully customize your drink with five different levels of ice and sweetness, ranging from none at all to the regular amount. If you're looking for a refreshing drink or treat while strolling through downtown or want a casual place to sit and chat, this is definitely the place to stop. read more

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When I say my bf & I enjoy an after-dinner drink, I ain't talkin' potent potables; most anything on a boba shop menu will do the trick. Sweet Moment has an extensive variety of Asian desserts, however we've only sampled their beverages. Of the handful we've tried, the two we most enjoyed were the balanced sweet & savory Pistachio Smoothie & the Coconut Strawberry Smoothie for its delicious flavor combination. Pineapple Smoothie, Piñita Colada, & Strawberry Milkshake weren't as strongly flavored as our faves but they were still tasty & we're glad we gave them a go. And finally, the next time we order their Lemon Yogurt Smoothie, I'll request a lower sugar percentage to fully experience its tartness. read more

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It was my first time trying sweet moment back in November 2025. Parking: Have to find street parking and walk over but it's worth it. Store itself: the store is pretty small Customer service: They didn't talk much, it seemed like they had a lot of orders. Drinks and snacks: I got the brown sugar boba latte 10/10, one of my favorites. Popcorn chicken, calamari ~ 10/10 so good. I wish I didn't live in SJ otherwise go often! Want to come back to try their egg puffs and ice cream! read more

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This place is amazing!! Me and my bestie went here twice because I can't just get over the mochi fried balls!! It was soooo good! This is our go to dessert job in San Mateo! Great staff and friendly, helpful! Inside was small, clean place! I will totally come back! read more

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Quaint dessert place with an extensive menu! Limited seating inside, so I usually just take my food to-go. You can order at the kiosk outside, but it's much more convenient to order through the Snackpass app. My main go-to is the creamy snowflake bowl (or the creamy snowflake cup, depending how big of a sweet treat craving I have). The creamy snowflake bowl/cup is like a milky shaved ice that you get to customize with your choice of fruit, ice cream, and toppings. The homemade momoko balls are my favorite topping. Very bouncy yet firm with a satisfying chew. I've also tried some other menu items: - Strawberry smoothie: More of a slushy-like texture than a smoothie imo, but still very refreshing! - Passion Fruit Yogurt Smoothie: Love the pairing of the tart passionfruit "smoothie" (again, more like a slushy) with the generous amount of creamy yogurt swirled in. - Fried Mochi Balls: I had pretty high expectations for this, given all the rave reviews. But to me, they just tasted like denser beignets. Nevertheless they were pretty tasty! read more

Sweet Moment - Creamy Snowflake Bowl (green tea ice cream, strawberries, momoko balls, boba) - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

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As a fan of Asian dessert joints, Sweet Moment is one of my favorites. The mochi balls are life-changingly delicious. Served hot and dusted with a good amount of powdered sugar, it's comfort in a chewy ball form. Their drinks are consistently on point with great boba texture (chewy and not hard or mushy). One of the surprise items is the snowflake with ice cream. It's a refreshing dessert on a warm day! I've worked my way through most of the menu, and the consistency seals the deal. If you're in the area and looking for both sweet and not so sweet dessert, this is the place to visit! read more

Driving back from The City, we decided to get dessert in San Mateo because the parking was easier to find than in SF. Our friend ordered... *Lychee Blush Smoothie (more sweet, 3.5/5). "Still not as sweet for it being lychee but refreshing!" My wife and split the... *Mango Sago: Fresh mango and smooth mango puree accompanied by soft but chewy sago (4/5). Sweet and fresh mangos! The sago was cooked well. *Fried Mochi Balls (4/5). Crispy outside yet soft chewy inside. Too bad they did not have a chocolate or raspberry sauce or fully dusted in cinnamon sugar. read more

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I like the minimal interaction with the staff, but some people prefer it. Use the kiosk to order and they text when your drink is ready for pick up. Four stars instead of five because I wish they were more consistent with the execution/flavor of their drinks. It's a good spot to sit down for desert and hang out. D R I N K S - Brown sugar milk tea with cheese foam can be hit and miss, but I'd still get it if I weren't in a caffeine mood. Sometimes there's not enough brown sugar. - Coconut mango smoothie with 50% sweetness didn't have enough mango to balance the coconut. I could only mix mango and coconut so much, so the second half of my drink was purely coconut . Not worth the extra $.75 imo over the mango sago drink. Sweetness was perfect for this drink though. I'd consider the mango sago instead. - Super mango peach tea with cream puff with 100% sugar was just ok for my hubs. My hubs didn't expect the mango chunks, but I'd welcome them. I like this place over Teaspoon across the street. Simply Cake and Shinlin (now Chopstix) are across the street. read more

Serves unique desserts here such as the black sesame soup with glutinous rice balls (湯圓). But also all the basic shaved ices, egg waffles, ice cream etc. can a place do all these desserts great? Jack of all trades, master of none? They aren't masters but they are pretty good and hits the spot with something for everyone. read more

Wish they had a 6 star rating! I can't get enough of this place. The first time I tried it, I came back 4 days in a row LOL. My favorite thing is the snowflake cups, with mixed fruit, and the mixed fruit sago bowl. For smoothies, the pistachio and Oreo are amazing too. Can't wait to come back, again! PRO TIP: Get the snowflake cup with fruit; the fruit sago bowl, and mix them together. It's sooooo good! I wish they offered it as an item. read more

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Parking can be a bit of a hassle so just be prepared. You can order through the kiosk or in-person (perfect because I'd rather order through a screen). Love the fact that there's seating inside too. Be quick though because it can fill up fast. Fret not though because everything is packaged in to-go containers, which is super convenient. I got a brown sugar boba latte and it was pretty good. My partner got the coconut mango smoothie but majority of it tasted like mango. I forgot to take pictures of his thai rice + ice cream bowl though so enjoy my egg puffs with strawberry and matcha ice cream. Chocolate sauce was a plus! But if that's not your jam, you can always leave a note to leave it out. Anyways, cute spot to get boba + dessert. Service was fast and the workers were friendly. read more

Sweet Moment - Egg Puffs With 2 Scoop Of Ice Cream - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

I actually quite liked this place, especially since I had low expectations as it was just one of the few dessert spots open after dinner. The shop has seating both inside and outside, but it was quite packed, so we had to wait a bit for a table to clear up. The presentation wasn't great, but honestly, this dessert was exactly what I was feeling and looking for in that moment, leaving me pleasantly satisfied. read more

Sweet Moment - Build your own - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

It's great to be back! They're very consistent with the quality of their products, especially their chicken popcorn(one of the best). Great and clean ambiance, excellent and welcoming staff. Will definitely keep coming back. read more

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Mango yogurt with tapioca 4/5 - this was good and not too sweet but I did get less sugar. I liked the little tapioca pearls in this drink. Gave it a nice texture. Mango and yogurt was a good combination read more

Sweet Moment - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

I got the black sesame with peanuts. I think it tasted pretty solid. I enjoyed the nutty taste, but once my friends told me it tasted water down, i couldn't help but agree. The sucky part is that i asked for lite ice, so the watered down was lowkey an issue. read more

Sweet Moment - Black Sesame Milk Tea White Peach Oolong Tea - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

got a jumbo mango tea (I think was called) and fried mochi and was very satisfied with both of them. the tea I got 50% sweet which was perfect, If not I feel like it would have been way too sweet! and the fried mochi was the perfect amount of crunch, chew, and sweet. It would be even better if they offered a dipping sauce for it! it was rather loud in there (the music, although tasteful). and the interaction with staff could have been a lot better than what I experienced but I don't go to places hoping to be friendly with the people. they had a kiosk outside and one inside and the menu was nice and big. they have nice seating arrangements as well. read more

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Decided to try this out after dinner and was pleasantly surprised at the selection of their desserts. They have everything from boba, sago, fruit desserts, waffles, ice cream and much more! They also have popcorn chicken and other savory snacks. Hubby and I tried the mochi waffle with ice cream.. and it did not disappoint. It was sooo good and definitely satisfied our cravings. The place is a bit small with a few tables. Plenty of machines to order from, I counted 3. We will come back to try the rest of the desserts here. So far, it's probably a dessert spot I'd come back to when we're in the area. read more

Sweet Moment - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

Ordered the Lychee Blush Smoothie (Yogurt) and the Matcha Red Bean Smoothie with red bean blended in and on top. Both were delicious, but the Lychee Blush Smoothie was definitely delicious on a hot day. The service was fast; they were receptive to in-person ordering when tge kiosks were full. The ambiance was simple and clean. read more

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Sweet Moment doesn't stand out much compared to other boba shops, but it does satisfy boba cravings. There is plenty of indoor seating, and service was quick--perhaps because I went later in the evening when it wasn't very busy. They offer more than just boba, with options like smoothies, coffee, desserts such as sago and ice cream, and snacks like popcorn chicken and egg puffs. I believe I ordered the Lychee Royal Black Tea, which I found very refreshing. I added lychee jelly as a topping, which I thoroughly enjoyed. While Sweet Moment may not be particularly unique, they make their boba delicious enough to earn a good rating from me. read more

Sweet Moment - Lychee Black Tea - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

Stumbled upon this place while walking around, they have every dessert you could possibly want! We ordered the Black Thai Rice and Fruit with Matcha Ice Cream on the tablet. The food came out within a few minutes, service was standard. The black rice was so yummy and I think all the different elements of the dish paired really well together; it wasn't too sweet. The place had cute and bright decor and wasn't too busy when we came. In my opinion, this is better than Meet Fresh. This is definitely my favorite dessert spot in Downtown San Mateo. Excited to try a different dessert when I come back! read more

The red bean matcha smoothie is hands down one of my go-to drinks! If you're a fan of red bean and matcha, this drink is perfection in a cup. It's already perfectly sweet, but I like mine extra sweet for that indulgent treat. The service here is always on point--you're greeted with a smile as soon as you walk in, which adds to the welcoming vibe. Pro Tip: Order ahead on DoorDash to save time--it's a total game changer! Cheers! read more

Sweet Moment - Matcha Red Bean Smoothie - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

The grape drink is so good, I love it, it reminds me of like a childhood drink or jelly I used to have; very nostalgic. The strawberry slush is also really good but grape has to be my favorite, I haven't gotten any good grape flavor anywhere else!! The popcorn chicken was good, I am a non-spicy girl so thats the flavor I got. There were some weird pieces of chicken idk how to explain but overall I like the batter of it though, it was flavorful. read more

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Sweet Moment is our go-to spot for weekend desserts. The kids always enjoy their boba tea, and we especially love the snowflake bowls. Definitely one of the best dessert places in San Mateo. read more

Mango yogurt smoothie with sago is soooo good!! Nice place to hangout with friends, it isn't very spacious but there are around 5 small tables inside. read more

Sweet Moment - Mango Yogurt Smoothie with Sago - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

Hands down my favorite spot for popcorn chicken and takoyaki! So much flavor and the popcorn chicken comes with deep fried basil. Everything is packaged so nicely and have bought this for a few friends and this has also become their new spot. Noticed the octopus portions has gotten a lot smaller in the takoyaki but overall just seems like the times we are currently living in. Hopefully is not permanent. Overall, still the best spot I've found. Been coming here for maybe 5-6 years now and always try to find something closer but nowhere can compare. read more

Sweet Moment - Takoyaki and Popcorn Chicken - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

Sweet Moment has quickly become one of my favorite spots in San Mateo. Their best item is the yogurt smoothie series - refreshing, not too sweet, and dangerously addicting. I think everyone needs to try this at least once. Coconut is my favorite, but mango and peach are also good. If I'm not feeling a smoothie, I get the royal black lychee tea. The split cup option for $1.20 extra is helpful if you want to share with someone and each have a smaller portion. They're also one of the few spots that open late - 10 on most weekdays and 11 on weekends. read more

Sweet Moment - Coconut Yogurt Smoothie with mango and lychee jelly (split cup) - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

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First time and enjoyed our order . Their egg waffles were exceptional. My mango sago was so so . The black Thai rice was good . Tight space so don't expect to sit for long period when they are busy . read more

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Mango yogurt smoothie slaps Smooth, not too sweet, fruity - perfect on a hot summer day read more

Sweet Moment - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

Tasty treats, ok store. Pros: Mango dessert, basil popcorn chicken and snowflake desserts were really yummy. Ordering on kiosk was convenient. Cons: Parking in the area can be tough at busy hours and weekends Seating is available inside but limited Odd but the store smells strongly of cleaning agent and this was kind of annoying especially since the overall store was still kind of sticky and not the cleanest feeling. If you choose phone alert for pickup , you get the text a while after it's been sitting out on the counter- I'd check on your items if they're cold. read more

Sweet Moment - Mango Momoko with Ice Cream - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

Located in downtown Sam Mateo Pay for parking- meters or structured parking lot Small store with limited seating Multiple iPads to order from to expedite ordering instead of waiting in line. Desserts were refreshing, moderately sweet but perfect to end the night read more

Sweet Moment - Caramel waffle. Oreo ice cream. Soo yummy! - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

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It's alright. It was one of the only places that opened late. The wait was average and there was self serving kiosks too. It was pretty crowded and lively. Great cozy interior too. The drinks however were just alright to me. I did like the yogurt which was apart of it. Probably would get a little sweeter next time. The rice drink was also very passable. read more

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Stopped by Sweet Moment for something refreshing and went with the Mango Yogurt Smoothie with Sago. It turned out to be a really satisfying choice. The mango flavor is bright and natural, not overly artificial or syrupy. The yogurt base adds just the right amount of tanginess, balancing out the sweetness and giving the drink a creamy, smooth body. The sago pearls are soft and chewy, cooked well so they don't clump or feel underdone, and they add a fun texture to the drink. Every sip feels light but still indulgent. The distribution of the sago isn't always even--sometimes you get a lot, other times not much at all. Also, the mango tends to dominate, and I wouldn't have minded a slightly stronger yogurt presence. Overall, this is a refreshing, well-balanced smoothie that's great for a warm day or when you're in the mood for something fruity with a little tang. Sweet Moment is a cute spot with friendly service, and I'd happily come back to try more of their drinks and desserts. read more