This is the only matcha I've ever tried that I actually like! It's strong but not bitter. Smooth…read moreand creamy. The Hokkaido milk is so good! Great little shopping area. I'll def be back. Please open one in San Jose

My favorite matcha spot in the U.S., lol…read more They recently changed their ice policy, so ice levels can no longer be adjusted. I usually order a Matcha Latte with the lowest sweetness level. I work and eat nearby, so it's become one of my regular stops.

Another great visit to this spot…read more These were good High tea _Decaf earl gray Roast beef Sandos Egg & turkey Chicken salad & roast beef Sausage rolls

Upon entering this decorative tea room, there's a sign, 'No Phone Zone,' so there are no photos…read moretaken in compliance to this request. My daughter wasn't hungry so she ordered à la carte the scones with jam, cream and fruit, and I ordeted roast beef and horseradish finger sandwich. Our tea of choice was passion fruit. As per their own website description, the food was average. People come here for the tea experience and setting. Therefore, it makes sense little girls gather here for a tea party, mesmerized by the teapots and cow shaped milk containers. This is a popular place, so reservation is highly recommended. Cost lean towards the pricey side, but you get to wear one of their hats hanging in the store free of charge!

Was visiting the area and decided to stop by Kiss of Matcha after seeing the reviews. Really glad I…read moredid. The shop has a cozy Japanese-style atmosphere with good music and a relaxing vibe that made it easy to hang out for a bit. I'm not usually a big matcha person, so I tried the hojicha soft serve instead and it was honestly really good. Rich roasted flavor, not overly sweet, and something different from the usual ice cream spots. I also sampled the black sesame and definitely want to come back for that next time. The staff were friendly, patient, and happy to explain the menu since it was my first time there. Everything came out quickly and looked carefully made.

I'm Korean and usually very picky about matcha, but Kiss of Matcha genuinely impressed me. The…read morematcha has a strong, rich flavor without being overly sweet like many other places. You can tell they use quality powder. The soft serve was smooth and creamy, and the hojicha drinks were also excellent. The atmosphere feels calm and cozy, similar to cafés in Seoul. The staff was friendly and patient even during busy hours. Easily one of the best matcha cafés I've tried in San Francisco.

I came here at the recommendation of a friend along with a few other people and we got a pot of…read moreturmeric chai to share so we could sit inside and chit chat. They have quite the selection of teas which are pretty fragrant and the menu is helpfully organized based on the level of caffeine in the teas. I thought the tea was decent. I learned that The Center is a space where events and classes are often held, and that there's actually people who live here (presumably upstairs). When I went on a Sunday afternoon, there were quite a few people there to talk or work on their laptops. I admit this place is a bit too "woowoo" for me, but I'm sure for some other people this would be a good fit for their desired atmosphere.

A lovely third space! The inside is a lot bigger than I was expecting, since the entrance is a…read morelittle hidden down an alleyway. This space feels super homey compared to other cafes as everyone mainly sits on the floor and you also take your shoes off inside. There's a huge selection of teas, and you can get free refills on the pots for as long as you want ($12)! I came on a Sunday afternoon and it got SUPER packed while I was there and pretty loud. I'd recommend coming earlier if you want to snag a table. I saw a lot of people catching up or doing work as well!

This place is absolutely amazing! The food and teas are so delicious and the ambiance was so…read moreadorable. The teacups are all so cute! The staff are also so sweet and knowledgable about the foods and tea selection. We went for our anniversary and they brought us a special tea(: will definitely be coming back and would 100% recommend!!!

This place is awesome! Wasn't sure what to expect, just wanted to grab some tea in a relaxing…read moresetting on a cold sf day. Came Saturday afternoon and it was pretty empty and super cozy. It's just a coffee/tea room with super chill vibGreat tea, super nice staff, cool vibey music and just got to enjoy tea in a comfy setting. This place is honestly one of the best "coffee shops" in town and I can't believe it's my first time coming. I was apprehensive at first because I thought I had to go through the church to go in, but the entrance is on the side through a wooden gate that's open and leads into a cute side area with a fountain. Along with tea they have chocolate drinks and I think coffee too. So happy to have a relaxing place to grab a beverage that's in a setting that doesn't feel like a sterile Apple Store. Love it!!

THE BEST PLACE TO GET RICE BALLS IN THE BAY…read more Hot. Fresh. Fragrant. Delicious. I wish I could get these on the streets. I usually get the mushroom one. The lines can be long, but it's worth it. Dango is also delicious here!

kissako tea is a small japanese snacks stand located on the bottom floor of the east mall in sf's…read morejapantown. there's always a short line, but it moves quickly. the daily selection of mochi is on display at the counter, and there's a decent selection of onigiri on their menu that's freshly made to order. each onigiri is made with a good amount with piping hot rice, so it was a treat to eat them right away. I ordered the fruit mochi, and although it was very pretty & the texture of the mochi itself was perfect, the fruit flavor tasted really artificial. in the future, I'd stick to only ordering from the mochi with bean filling. as for the onigiris, the mentaiko was by far my favorite!! there was a generous amount of mentaiko, and it was so savory. the beef sukiyaki onigiri was delicious too, but I wish there was more filling because the rice-to-meat ratio was off. the spicy furikake spam musubi was fine. it was good, but it didn't stand out as much as the first two

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.

Urban Ritual is always a great pick for boba, I've had them a couple times now since I've been…read moreliving in the Bay. This location is in Hayes Valley and this time, I decided to order the Hong Kong Milk Tea with honey boba. I enjoyed the drink and the honey boba was tasty as well. If you're looking for a good boba spot, definite give Urban Ritual a try!

Came here for the Neko Oji-san collaboration, as that's how I learned about the cafe (I love the…read morecomedy short form manga online, check it out!). Parking nearby is horrendous, super busy even on the weekdays before the rush hour so I can't imagine weekends when people are out or other high traffic times. Get ready to make some rounds and pay for parking and be careful since there's very specific signage and times. The cafe itself is cute and cozy. Front area is a gift shop with lots of cat themed gifts and goodies like keychains, stickers, and such, and also some items from local and small artists too, which is neat. The cafe also has community events like movie showings ("The Cat Returns" was one of them which is a great choice) and cat yoga. If you're local, you can also get a time stamp if you are a frequent visitor. Definitely follow their socials for more information. There's reservations online and you can also do walk ins if it's not super busy. You can book for a 55 minute visit or a 30 minute visit. PRO-TIP: There's a discount for students, so if you want to be surrounded by some feline friends while you study or relax, great place to do so. You can hang your coat on the rack and there's a mini shelf area for your shoes. So you gotta walk in with socks! With each visit you can either get a hot cup of tea or a cold can or box drink from their fridge (sparking water, juices, etc.). Very refreshing and you can enjoy it in the cat area too. Sanitize your hands before and after visiting. There's lots of cats hiding around, sleeping, walking around, and some are super friendly and will go into your lap. There's toys you can play with the cats with and there's a wall of adoptable cats. Lots of seats or you can opt to sit on the floor with the cats too. There's relaxing lo-fi music throughout too. Pretty cool that they rescued 2 cats from Qatar and neat that we got to see them. As with all cats, some can be a bit spicy but it's usually just a warning teeth rub. I own cats so there's nothing new. I'm horribly allergic to the cat that specifically lives in my house, but I didn't get an allergy here, meaning that the cats are clean and well taken for. My favorite was a large sleepy orange boy, Ron (permanent non-adoptable resident) that was hanging out next to me the entire time.

My coworkers recommended this place and I'm so glad she did! I was able to take my six year old…read moreeven though online the minimum age is 9. Luckily, the worker called his manager and got approval for my son to go in. You can't pick the cats up sadly but if you sit down one will Forsure make its way into your lap. The room was very clean and well kept. We enjoyed being here while sipping on hot cocoa and playing w the cats