Was in Japan town and needed matcha. Was in the mall and saw this place decided to try it out. I…read moresaw they had an ube Matcha so we ordered two of them. One with the snow top and max ube. Both came out to around $9 each. These were both so delicious! Perfectly sweet and great Ube flavor. Matcha was strong and well balanced. Definitely one of the best Matchas in the area!

I'd been hearing about Maruwu Seicha for a while, so I was really excited to finally try it in SF!…read moreThe shop is located inside the Japan Center Malls in Japantown, with plenty of food court seating nearby. I ordered the strawberry matcha latte ($7.90). Unfortunately, I wasn't super impressed with it. The strawberry puree tasted really fresh, and I loved the natural creaminess from the Hokkaido milk, but the drink was quite milky overall. While it was still enjoyable, I was disappointed that I couldn't taste much matcha. I'm hoping I just caught them on an off day, since I've heard the Palo Alto location is more consistent. I might give Maruwu another chance there! Overall, the strawberry matcha was okay, but it didn't quite live up to the hype for me.

Always a pleasure to return to Lovejoys for tea. Lovely, comfortable setting, generous portions…read more We had a queens tea and high tea with salmon, chicken apple walnut, ham and roast beef sandwiches. The High Tea consists of a selection of two sandwiches, mandarin orange salad, cole slaw, scone, and a small sweet treat. A pot of tea as well. This is quite substantial for me! The Queens tea is the High Tea plus fruit, a crumpet and dessert from the tray. A quaint room but cozy enough to have a small party. Street parking is a bit of a challenge. There is parklet seating as well. Reservations are required to ensure a table. My favorite place in the Bay Area for tea!

Lovejoy's is the first team room I visited a loooong time ago. First with my grandmother and mom,…read moreand now with my daughter. Celebrated birthdays, Mother's Day, baby showers, and bridal showers here. Always a treat when we visit. During our recent visit, kiddo and I ordered the Queen's tea. We always order the cream cheese and mandarin orange and smoked salmon sandwiches. This time we also ordered the chicken curry and tomato and cheddar - both good but would've like a bit more tomato. Table next to us ordered the sausage rolls which looked good - will have to give it a try next time. Reservations are highly recommended since it can get quite busy.

Sooo good! I got their hojicha cream latte and it was amazing. Perfectly creamy, flavorful, and not…read moretoo sweet. The place is pretty small, so there isn't a ton of seating, but it's definitely worth swinging by. Will absolutely be coming back!

Drinks + Ice Cream 8/10…read more Matcha Mango Latte was really good. The mango was a little over powering, but overall really good and left me wanting more. Would go back for another! Matcha Ube Latte was unfortunately not as good. I had high hopes for this one since the employees said it was one of their most popular drinks, but the drink tasted a bit odd, almost savory like it had cross contamination? As someone whose go to is an ube matcha latte, I've had a lot of them and this one is not it. I shared it with 5 other family members and we only finished about half of it. Perhaps we just got a bad batch. Matcha soft serve was delicious. Often I find ice cream to be too sweet or milky, but this soft serve was perfect with a nice strong matcha flavor. Service 7/10 Order is through a kiosk system. It can get a bit busy, but receiving our order took about 10 minutes. Ambiance 7/10 They had about 5 tables/seating areas. Would be good for a small group of 2-5. Bathroom is a single stall and requires passcode. Overall clean, but the toilet seat had no screws and was not secured. Therefore it slid off the toilet. Area around Kiss of Matcha had some police activity around sunset time. I would just be aware of the surroundings. It's my second time visiting a Kiss of Matcha location in SF and I would definitely come back again!

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!!

Amazingly fresh mochi. 2nd best mochi I've ever had (best was in Seongsu, Korea)…read more We ordered berry mochi and Sakura mochi. I liked the berry better. My children were pleased that the order number was 67.

We saw this onigiri spot across from Jina Bakes and I unironically enjoyed it more! The onigiris…read morecome out pipping hot and they were tasty! We ordered the Salmon, Mentaiko Spicy Cod Roe, and Spicy Salmon. All of the onigiris were enjoyable. At $3.50~ per onigiri, the price is very affordable! Definitely grab an onigiri or two from them if you're in the area!

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.

My friend and I decided to take a break for tea since it was an unusually warm afternoon in SF, and…read morewe were exhausted from walking around all day. We didn't have to wait in line to order, but all of the tables inside were packed. I was in need of something light and refreshing, so I decided to try the lychee IPA (non-alc). My drink was prepared promptly, and it immediately quenched my thirst. The lychee flavor tasted fresh, and its sweetness was tempered by the subtle hops flavor. The drink was also lightly carbonated with just the right amount of fizz. The menu wasn't as extensive as those of the larger, more established boba shops, and I wish there had been more fruit-flavored teas - especially for the summer. Nevertheless, I can't wait to try other tea varieties on my next visit.

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

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.