The area is a bit busy, and there is limited parking on this block of Polk because of all the Outdoor dinning , but I lucked out and found parking on the side street as I approached Teaspoon. The space was fairly busy yet not crowded, and my Tea was prepared by a delightful young woman. As for the beverage it was refreshing, and the boba had Just the right amount of chew. It's in a great location, and not far if you want to walk down to Bobs for an evening donut :) read more

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They have a wide variety of fruits drinks, milk teas, and even drinks with red bull if you need an extra caffeine boost! You order at the kiosk while they prepare for your drink; we came on a weekday evening around 7PM and there was no line so order went smoothly and no wait. I got the Guava Sunset because I didn't want any caffeine, and it was a really refreshing drink! The guava and pineapple flavors blended very well together. My friend got the Black Sugar Assam, which is their signature black sugar boba. I took a sip and pleasantly surprised with the rich flavor! The boba was delicious as well. They don't have much seating so it may not be the ideal place to hang with friends for a long time or study/work during busy times but definitely a perfect quick boba run! read more

Teaspoon - Guava Sunset and Black Sugar Assam - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm odd man out when it comes to the Boba trend, I'm just not a fan. But while waiting for our Mac n cheese, I was reading their menu posted on their window and thought the Liquid Gold sounded good so I decided to give it another shot. The tea itself was very refreshing but once again, the boba was a turn off. I'm obviously not knocking off a star cause I don't like boba, the loss of the star comes from their macarons. The 6 pack was $16 but these are tiny bite sized macarons, yikes! And they weren't that great either. The outer cookie was hard without a soft chewy center and the filling was also a tad hard as well. read more

Teaspoon - Bite sized Macarons - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Cute little place for a drink. It was raining pretty hard so it's nice that we found some place to get cover and get a sweet dessert drink. read more

Teaspoon - Inside is very cute - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I love teaspoon! I am no boba connoisseur by any means, but teaspoon is my favorite that I've tried in the city. The boba is perfectly chewy and soft and I love all the flavors of drinks they have. I went late last night and couldn't get a caffeinated drink so I opted for the "mango Funtime" with boba and it was so good! A bit on the sweeter side but not too overpowering. I normally get the liquid gold or create my own drink with hojicha or roasted oolong as a base. Service is always friendly and helpful. read more

Teaspoon - Mango Funtime with boba - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came in on a Wednesday afternoon around 5pm. I got the house milk tea with boba and 25% sweet. The milk tea was okay. The tea could have been a bit stronger. The boba was on the chewier side. Even at 25% sweet, it was still too sweet. There were only a few people inside, and I got the drink relatively quickly. It's not a bad place for milk tea, but there are definitely other options with Chinatown being so close by. read more

Teaspoon - House Milk Tea w/ Boba - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

I stopped by this on the way home after dinner.this one closes late on the weekend. Service is quick, and the worker is nice. The drink is the same as the other teaspoon. read more

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Teaspoon has really upped their game in the last few years. Their drinks used to taste watered down but not anymore. The last few teas I've gotten have really hit the spot with a robust fruity profile, real fruit or seeds, and minimal to no artificial flavour. I'm impressed and will be back. read more

The tea is strong and I love it when they're less sweet but with milk! You can't go wrong with any of the flavors on their menu. read more

Teaspoon - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Not my personal favorite for milk tea but it is pretty decent. The boba had a good texture of soft and chewy. The flavor kinda seems a mix of natural and artificial. I think this is more of if you're in the area and craving boba. Pretty quick service if you're using the app for pick up. A few indoor seats with some simple but cute decor. Along Polk street so parking is hit or miss. Nearby bus stations available otherwise. read more

Teaspoon - Silky Mango with Boba - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

This Teaspoon location is on a semi-busy street in the Russian Hill area. Parking is street parking and it may be hit or miss, so I was lucky enough to find street parking right out front. Although it was empty on a weeknight, the drinks came out a bit slow. I ordered their Creamy Jasmine with boba and Mango Funtime with boba. The milk tea was decent - it was a good amount of creaminess and tea taste, but the drink was not as cold as I would had liked it to be and it could had been a tad sweeter. The mango smoothie was refreshing - it was sweet for the most part, but it had a tart aftertaste to it. read more

I have been coming here when they first opened and pre pandemic as well, but haven't made my way back since then. Seriously, forgot how good their boba was. Ordered their Ube Series: SEASONAL DRINKS - DIRTY UBE: (Coffee was strong and had a slight Ube taste still. Would definitely order this if I need a pick me up in the morning or afternoon.) - UBE LATTE: (Creamy and delicious -- the ube jam/spread they used was Filipino approved by me. The ube/jam was fresh and warm and elevated the ube flavor in the drink) DRINKS: - MATCHA ROYALE (Matcha, fresh milk, and strawberry -- really enjoyed the combination of the matcha and strawberry they meshed very well together. Something, about fruit and matcha that goes simply perfect with each other) - BROWN SUGAR MILK TEA (Perfectly sweet and cannot go wrong with this one) Their boba was fresh and warm. I appreciate when boba shops have fresh boba!! Overall a must try boba spot in the city and would definitely pass by if I am in the area. Additionally, staff was patient, helpful, and very personable!! read more

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I think Teaspoon is good!! I love their mango Funtime drink especially on a hot day. It is so refreshing!! The service is okay a little slow but pretty good! I recommend getting boba here! read more

Solid option for boba in the area because there's not many other places nearby unless you go to Japantown or Chinatown! They have outdoor seating which is very nice in COVID times. I like how they have seasonal drinks and they do have a lot of drinks they offer. There's contactless ordering and payment, service is friendly. I personally get less sweet and ice if I can to maximize the amount of tea I get, and it is often very sweet. read more

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My son loves their mango drink here. I enjoyed their Dalgona coffee. And holiday drinks. Definitely worth trying , a bit on the pricier side though. I love their bamboo jar too, but it cracks easily. I used it once and the mouth part broke on me, I got another one and the bottom of the glass bottle cracked after one use too. Mind you, i just brought it home, washed it and left it in it my cabinet. I don't know what could have happened. Anyways, i ended up purchasing the star glass bottle too because its cute, hopefully it doesn't break on me.... so far, so good. read more

Teaspoon - Dalgona iced coffee with honey boba, yummy - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

I have had teaspoon from other locations. This is my second time here. My oldest niece orthodontist is near here. So I park and come here with my second niece. She loves their drinks and so do I. All the staff are extremely nice. They're really polite and kind. Their shop is simple and clean. They have a restroom alllll the way to the back. It's dark at first but don't worry! It'll light up. Their bathroom is clean too, doesn't smell. Isn't perfumy , just clean. I can't wait til next time I come back. read more

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Open for all your tea and boba cravings during Covid-19. They have a convenient QR code so that you can order your drinks since they don't have anyone taking your order. You can also do Uber Eats or Doordash. My order came out pretty quick. Cons are for two drinks its like $12 which for tea and water is a huge markup. The flavor of the Thai iced tea is on the sweet side and the jasmine tea was on the weak side. 3 stars for average. The coffee jello tasted super plain and was not worth the upcharge. read more

Teaspoon - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Dang with all the restaurant closures during this active Shelter-in-Place health order, all of my friends started posting "last bobas" and IT REALLY HURT ME INSIDE!! The concept of a last boba is really..truly.. saddening. BUT THANKFULLY, Teaspoon has been braving this storm is offering delivery while we are locked away from the rest of the world! That work from home life is kinda painful without coffee and sugar fixes, amirite?? My favorite drinks to order - - Creamy Jasmine Milk Tea, 50% Sweet, No ice, and almond pudding! - House Milk Tea, 50% sweet, lite ice with boba! Both are legit and always take me to my happy place where I have a boba in each hand..and boy couldn't we all use a little more joy in our lives?? I am so happy they're open and hope they keep it up for as long as possible!! Thank you, Teaspoon!! read more

Teaspoon - House Black Milk Tea with Boba - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

My friend and I got jasmine green tea. It was pretty interesting taste. It have a floral taste afterward. read more

Teaspoon - Jasmine Green Tea - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ive gone to Teaspoon consistently for the past year. But realistically, this place is a solid 4 or 4.5 FOOD aka drinks: 4/5 1. Great flavors, wide variety of cool drinks to choose from, offers seasonal drinks !! 2. -1 because it's ALWAYS too sweet, even with less sweet ( I have a huge sweet tooth!! ) SERVICE: 4/5 1. This place is very much PAY --WAIT --GET YOUR DRINK --LEAVE 2. Not 5 star service, but not terrible either AMBIANCE: 3/5 1. It's always very crowded or we are the only one there 2. Very small area for customers to sit 3. Not a great place to hang around OVERALL : 4.5/5 1. Great variety of drinks ( JUST TOO SWEET ) 2. Decent parking 3. Quick & fast service read more

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I guess I have to accept the fact that I'm not a boba guy. I mean I tried to be on the bandwagon because I do like the chew of a well-made tapioca ball, but the sweetness can be overwhelming no matter what percentage you request. Teaspoon is really no different as I ordered the $5.25 Iced Rooibos Tea with the aforementioned spheres and classic cream (photo: http://bit.ly/2NXfJyQ), and even at 25% sweetness, there was a bit too muchness for me. Luckily I must have stopped by at an hour when the packs of youth must have still been in school. TEA - 3 stars...did I mention how sweet it was? AMBIANCE - 3 stars...gets pretty packed fast but when quiet, not bad SERVICE -3.5 stars...serviceable enough TOTAL - 3 stars...boba come and boba go RELATED - Rushing around on Russian Hill? Here's a collection of places I've tried and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2IfTVOB read more

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I've been to Teaspoon multiple times before and throughout the pandemic, and they are so consistent! I want to try other drinks but I just love the Grasshopper and Lady bug so much, I always end up ordering either of those two. So refreshing and satisfying. Boba is very good, soft and chewy. read more

I've basically been to every boba place in the city, and Teaspoon is one of my favorites. It helps that it's in an area of town that doesn't have many options (it's one of the only boba spots near the Marina / Cow Hollow / Russian Hill area). The drinks here are all super tasty. You can customize the amount of ice and sweetness like most boba spots. They also have some treats if you're hungry (the rice crispy treat thing is worth a nom). Pro tip: they used to sell gift cards at 10% off on their website, so keep an eye out for that deal to save some dough. B oba in an area of town that doesn't have much O ption to lower sweetness and ice levels B uy a discounted gift card if available online A vailable to order ahead and save wait time read more

Love their shaved snow. Tropical delight is a large serving for $7. Great light flavor filled with mochi, mango jelly and condensed milk. Their drink are pretty good too. A it on the pricey side for mostly sugar water but I guess all boba places are like this. read more

Teaspoon - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Customers who walk in have zero priority here. Don't walk in unless you want to be forgotten for 30 minutes while they service catering orders read more

Every location I have been to has not disappointed and I cannot recommend it enough! It's the freshness of their fruit teas that just wins me over. The strawberry matcha royale is not just pretty to look at but tastes so so good. I personally love the grasshopper for it's fresh lychee and deliciously sweet cucumber juice. I've also heard great things about the taro lover and can't wait to try it! read more

I usually go to the Teaspoon location in San Mateo but was in the area for the SF location so decided to check it out. The SF location is quite small (and funnily enough, it is next to Mac'd which is another popular foodie spot) and parking can be tricky like always. There are quite a few tables inside but it's not the best location if you actually want to complete homework or study. They were handing out samples of some of the drinks and seemed to have a special on passionfruit items; I do like the fact that they change up their menus every so often. Overall, it was quite crowded but they make their drinks quickly so I didn't mind the wait. Came here with some others so got to try a bit of everyone's drink! All the drinks we got were half sweet. 1. Ladybug 4/5 I like to try out new items every time I go somewhere so this time I opted for this drink that's part of their Passionfruit series. If you taste it by itself, it's nice and refreshing due to the kumquat and passionfruit flavors with jade tea. After trying some of the other two drinks and then going back to this one, it was insanely sour. I guess that just goes to show how much sugar there is in the other ones?! I did not like the passionfruit seeds that they added into the drink since they were very hard/crunchy and tasted kind of gritty. They were also kind of bitter and sour at the same time. 2. Virgin Mojito 5/5 This is always my favorite drink and I can't help comparing all the subsequent drinks I get to this one. I tend to like subtle flavors and this one is definitely subtle with jasmine green tea. I would say this is a super refreshing drink (due to the mint and lime flavors) if you're not looking for something too sweet or heavy. They have options to add additional fruit flavorings in but I always opt for the original. 3. Liquid Gold 4.5/5 This drink tastes like milk tea but definitely better than what you'd typically get at other boba chains. I recommend getting boba with it if you get this drink since it pairs perfectly with the tea. The boba is quite soft/chewy and is honey flavored. The drink is super creamy since the ingredients show that this is a honey oolong tea topped with cream. The drink didn't turn out as pretty as the picture they show on the menu but I think it's because they shake/stir it before handing it to you. Got this one half sweet but it still tasted insanely sweet especially after trying the other two drinks we got. Overall, I still think their drinks are quite pricey...it can be about five bucks for a drink which I think is kind of ridiculous but I guess that's just standard price for drinks now. Didn't want to remove a star since their drinks are quite excellent and prices are in line for SF fare... read more

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I have had Teaspoon a collective number of times and was never too crazy about it, but it has started to grow on me! | d r i n k s | These are the drinks I've tried so fast: 1. Liquid gold: honey oolong tea topped w/ cream 2. House milk tea: house blend black tea w/ cream 3. Lychee on lychee: Lychee black teaw/ lychee jelly I have gotten liquid gold and house milk tea with oat milk as dairy-free alternative so they're not as creamy as they should be with regular cream/milk. After trial & error, I realized that I prefer my milk teas with more of a creamier flavor so I switched to a fruit tea instead. Their lychee tea is my favorite so far! However, even at 75% sweetness, it's still a tad too sweet for me so keep that in mind. Considering their name TEAspoon, it's worth it to note that the tea flavor will shine through for their drinks which is something I appreciate because I am not a fan of overly sweet drinks! | t l ; d r | A great variety of milk and fruit teas to choose from. I appreciate that their drinks are very customizable ranging from an assortment of add-ins and lactose-free alternatives! read more

I postmated boba when I was in SF and I've heard great things about Teaspoon! The online ordering process was easy, I was able to get it delivered 30 minutes before they closed. I was about to order macarons until I saw they were $8- dang. The Taro lover came with fresh Taro and the strawberry purée at the bottom of the Matcha drink was fresh - not syrup! The boba was warm and chewy (yessss) I'm very peculiar with places that use strawberry syrup instead of fresh fruit, and I wasn't disappointed. Although I didn't get to stop in the actual boba shop, I was very pleased with my order! Hope I get to visit again soon. :) read more

Teaspoon - Taro Lover & Matcha Mochi Donuts - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great boba and tasting drinks! I ordered the Caramel Cream with boba, and it was delicious! If you have a sweet tooth, I definitely recommend you order this delightful drink. Store was very well-kept and merchandise was cute! Thinking of going back and buying their cheap glass bottle for $9! Tall and felt like great quality. My partner ordered the Taro Milk tea and it also tasted wonderful! The Taro chucks were a great addition to the drink, however, after a few sips the flavor did get a bit boring. Overall, a good drink. For this one, wish there were size options. read more

Teaspoon - Caramel cream with boba, Caramel Cream, Reusable Straw Set - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Really hard to get to Teaspoon location (coming from someone who lives in San Jose), and parking is a nightmare. Had to park several blocks away but I suppose it was worth the extra hassle. I ordered the Flamingo and my hubby ordered the Grapefruit Garden at 'less sweet' levels. Their speciality drinks do not come with toppings so prepare to pay extra for those who enjoy a whole bunch of sweets in their boba drinks. Our drinks were very refreshing and did not have the overbearing tastes of syrup. The shop is very small so it is not ideal for large groups. We stopped by on a Saturday afternoon to find 4 employees (that we could see) working the front of the house. There was a constant flow of customers which is likely an indicator that this Teaspoon is a Russian Hills District fav. read more

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I usually order for Office Parties and the order is usually huge, like 100+ drinks. Always great dealing with the manager who is very accommodating. Delivery works out perfectly and I will go to Teaspoon first before going anywhere else because of the ease and convenience they provide. read more

They have a pretty big menu, and are definitely on the pricier side (7ish$ for one drink), but as you can see, they have a large portion size. I wish they had more sizes! I got the liquid gold, and I thought it was very average. It wasn't as creamy as I expected, and just had a strong tea flavor (I got 75% sweetness, maybe that's why?). I got the brown sugar crystal boba add ons, and I honestly really didn't like it. I don't like the texture or the taste! I've had brown sugar boba before and this didn't taste as good compared to it. I also tried some of my friends house milk tea, and felt that was average too. read more

Teaspoon - Liquid Gold - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Teaspoon has some of the friendliest staff around! The store is a bit small, but they have a couple tables and a great little window nook for people watching and enjoying their tasty teas and treats! We had a couple macarons and my husband had a Caramel crème with classic boba and a Ferraro Rocher macaron and I enjoyed a strawberry matcha macaron & a "Ladybug" which is one of their signature drink with passion fruit popping boba both were refreshing and delicious. We will definitely be back! read more

The inside of the restaurant was nice and I was looking for a nice milk tea to fill my craving. I ordered the Assam Milk tea (new on the menu) which comes with brown sugar boba from their classics menu. I asked the lady if it is too sweet, as I prefer my drinks on the less sweeter side. She told me it would be only sweetened by the boba - so I ordered it. I ended up not liking my drink, and came back right after leaving to change it. I asked if I could get my drink a little sweeter or just changed but she was hesitant to change it and the other gentleman working told her to not change it. At first she said yes, then after talking to him, she said she wouldn't and just asked to sweeten my original drink. They sweetened it but I still didn't like it. But it seemed too much of a hassle to ask to get it changed again since I had such a hard time getting it adjusted. I thought it would be easier because there were two signs in the store saying they would happily remake a drink if not satisfied. Apparently not. Besides this, the environment inside was nice, but the drinks were just ok. The tea was not too strong in both drinks and frankly a little watered down. Personally wouldn't come back unless I really wanted to try a new drink, but not sure after this experience. read more

Teaspoon - Classic Thai Tea with Boba Black Sugar Assam with Boba - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Was first introduced to Teaspoon via its Santa Clara location and was happy to discover that it had a store just a flew blocks north of me b/c I was craving its tea goodness. I've been back twice. It's a good watering hole to grab something quick and refreshing and catch up with friends. First time, I ordered the Grasshopper, lychee green tea topped w/ fresh cucumber juice, and the second, the Matcha Royale latte with oat milk. read more

Teaspoon - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

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You can't go wrong with any Teaspoon location. It doesn't matter which city it is in, I can get the same flavored milk tea (my usual: rose petal oolong) and honey boba and have it taste exactly how I like it! However, boba consistency may vary, but that doesn't bug me. I came here after spending the day in the city for my birthday. While ordering, I wanted to use my birthday coupon (BOGO free drink). For some reason, this location no longer uses the same rewards system as others do. Therefore, even though I told the cashier it was my birthday today, I was disappointed that they didn't value the coupon. Keep in mind that this location is VERY small and when there are people in line to order, there is no way to social distance when your drink is ready for you. My recommendation would be to only have one or two customers in the store at a time. Although a little bummed that they didn't let me use my BOGO coupon, I went on my merry way to enjoy my tasty boba milk tea. read more

Teaspoon - Rose Petal Creama - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

I ordered the green crystal Boba beverage. Waiting was a little long. good thing they had self check out available. read more

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When it's a coworker's birthday, we always get treats at work. This time, we got boba. Our delivery order arrived via Caviar on Friday, June 8th around 2:30pm. I got the Create Your Own: Roasted Oolong (Oolong Tea), Iced, 0% ($4.50), add Honey Boba (+$0.50), Coffee Jelly (+$0.50), Almond Pudding (+$0.50). I got 0% sugar, but holy moly, this drink was so sweet! Tasted like a bunch of syrup was added to my drink. It even smelled overly sugary. Such a bummer as I adored the toppings. I ended up scooping out all the toppings and making my own tea to drink with them. Not the same, but I wanted my boba tea! This is the second time I've ordered delivery from them and they've messed it up both times. First, my tea had milk when I specifically noted, no milk. This time, it was overly sweet when I said 0% sugar. I do like the boba here, but for $6, I'd expect them to get my tea right. Oh well, I guess Teaspoon and me are not meant to be. read more

Teaspoon - Create Your Own: Roasted Oolong (Oolong Tea), Iced, 0% ($4.50), add Honey Boba (+$0.50), Coffee Jelly (+$0.50), Almond Pudding (+$0.50) - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

I ordered here through the yelp app and appreciate that they have caffeine-free options. Their service is relatively swift and they have an online menu as well as an online system to make the ordering service more efficient. There is only one size for the drink and I've never been able to finish it, but their drinks are good and so is their boba. read more

Teaspoon - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California