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    4.2 (703 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    spend over: $40 ~ free tote bag, $50 ~ free glass bamboo bottle, $68 ~ titanium glass bottle & Free samples of their signature chai drinks
    Allena C.

    We were in the neighborhood and I wanted something refreshing to drink. This teaspoon spot was clean and bright with a few tables. I ordered a popular drink, a Guava Sunset @ 25% sweetness through their kiosk. The drink was done quickly and I really didn't have to interact with anyone besides the person handing me the drink. I think it was a bit sweet without turning it upside down to mix it. But as I used my straw to mix it, it tasted better. Good guava flavor and pretty to drink too! 4/5

    Thai Milk Tea
    Anh T.

    While I've tried many different locations, this was the first time I tried the Teaspoon SF location. Their menu is the same as the other locations, and it was nicely decorated with a tree and lights for the holiday season. For the 15 minutes that my friends and I were there, there was a consistent stream of people coming in and out. I ordered their Thai Milk Tea with boba. It was nicely balanced and had a strong black-tea flavor. After mixing it, the texture was smooth and cremy, and the boba was okay. My friend tried one of their warm Jasmine teas, and it was also quite delicious. The location of this boba shop is convenient, as it is located next to many shops and stores in this bustling area of SF (Russian Hill). I would recommend this Teaspoon location!

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    Janice C.

    Teaspoon has great consistency across the board with exciting seasonal offerings. Since fall is coming, their banana series is back. My colleague enjoyed her honeycomb banana latte. It came with toffee crumbles, which took it the next level up. I stuck with a classic Matcha Royale with whole milk. Both of us have chewy boba that was cooked to perfection. I love Teaspoon because they offer rewards and it is my go to Boba shop when I am in the south Bay. My favorites are the Ladybug, Rose Petal Tea and their Taro with chunky bits. You can't go wrong with Teaspoon.

    Lots to choose from and lots of optional toppings too.
    Lucy L.

    Happy to find a Teaspoon tea shop on Russian Hill in SF. It is my favorite tea shop on the Peninsula in San Mateo and this location has the same consistent quality of tea beverages. I like that it's pretty easy to order using the kiosk and you can taste the tea in the drink.

    Silly Mango with Oat Milk
    Sue L.

    I've been on a boba kick lately, so I decided to stop by for a drink with my coworker. I ordered the drink on their website for pickup to ensure that it'll be ready by the time we arrived. The place was empty when we got there around 12:30pm, but I did notice quite a few drink orders ready to be picked up. The place is not that big but there are seats available. I wasn't sure what to order but ultimately decided on the silky mango since it's something I've never tried. I opted for oat milk (extra $1) since I'm lactose. The drink was sooo good! Loved the mango puree mixed with the milk. Also, the boba was also extremely chewy!I can't believe that I've never ordered this drink. I can say it is now my new favorite. I do want to try their silky strawberry next time I stop by!

    Brad N.

    Great flavors Good portion sizes Accurate sweetness levels Very satisfying Mango tajin was a mango bomb. And I appreciate the put a good amount of tajin when I asked. The fruit teas are well balanced.

    Taro Lover
    Alex W.

    Solid boba place. The bubbles were decent but didn't really stand out. The taro lover was a tad bit sweet for my taste (and I like my drinks sweet) but overall still enjoyable.

    Starlight Sesame and Strawberry Sangria
    Charlotte I.

    Stopped by to use my $6 off a drink birthday reward! Teaspoon is a reliable and reasonably priced boba option in the city. You can order online or in the app ahead of time so it's ready for you to pick up when you get there. Right now they have some seasonal drinks that you can get hot or cold: Strawberry Serenade (a strawberry latte with matcha foam) Starlight Sesame (a hojicha latte with crème brûlée foam and black sesame) Ube Astra (a coconut ube drink with crème brûlée foam) I got the Starlight Sesame (pleasant nutty flavor!) and the Strawberry Sangria. I highly recommend getting a lower sweetness level than you usually order since Teaspoon drinks run on the sweeter side! I ordered 50% sweet but would have preferred it even less sweet.

    Denise C.

    Back at teaspoon ..fun tasty ..fresh bright colors ...cool ...watermelon series ...would like catered bubble tea

    Christine M.

    I got the creamy jasmine milk tea. it was very sweet and rich. the pearls very soft and sweet. good size. limited seating.

    delicious Passion Attraction tea + Strawberry Bear add-on topping
    Cece Y.

    Great drinks. Request less ice to maximize your value. Sometimes the regular amount of ice is too much (like half the entire cup). Ube is the best! Very friendly staff.

    Ube Astra, Starlight Sesame
    Reeven S.

    Teaspoon is always a great and reliable spot for a quick boba fix. This specific location is quite small, with only 1-2 tables for seating, but the surrounding area is nice for walking around with your drink. My friend and I tried their limited Cosmic Series: Starlight Sesame and Ube Astra. The Ube Astra is a coconut-infused ube blend layered with milk, honey boba, and crème brulée foam. While it was good, I didn't find it particularly special. It's what you'd expect from an ube drink, but I appreciated that it wasn't overly sweet. On the other hand, the Starlight Sesame--a roasted hojicha latte topped with crème brulée foam and black sesame dust--was absolutely delicious and quite addicting. I might be biased because black sesame is one of my favorite flavors, but Starlight Sesame deserves a permanent spot on their regular menu! Both drinks were great choices and very aesthetic, perfectly matching the Cosmic theme.

    Dirty Ube (left) & Silky Mango (right) | IG: @nomwithelaine
    Elaine N.

    I went here on a Saturday around 3:50pm and there was a short wait. This boba shop is a bit on the smaller side, but they still had a few small tables available when I went. I ordered the Dirty Ube and also the Silky Mango drinks! The drinks I got here are so pretty! I love the layered look of the drinks here and the boba pieces are soft and chewy. The Dirty Ube drink seemed very unique to me with it's coconut infused ube, organic coffee, and organic milk and it still tasted good too! The Silky Mango is a must for me too since mangoes are my favorite fruit. I'd recommend this place! They have other locations too, but I know this location also sells a variety of boba, fruity drinks, coffee, and even snacks which I thought was cool. The only difficulty I had here was deciding where to sit, since it's a small boba shop.

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    Do they have large to-go/takeout containers like Starbucks does? If so, what the price/price range?

    Yes they do and there is no extra cost

    Is there vegan options?

    Boba is usually vegan. Tea is vegan. I know they have a non-dairy creamer, but if it's properly vegan, I'm not sure. They likely have almond milk. Boba Guys for sure has vegan options.

    What exactly does this place sell besides milk teas ? Ice cream?? Or frozen yogurt?

    No, it's called Taiwanese shaved ice, or "snow." It's similar to ice cream or frozen yogurt (it contains dairy), but it looks flakey and has a different consistency and sort of melts in your mouth. It tastes pretty much like ice cream, but the… Read more

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    A thoughtful and generous friend introduced me to here…read more Running an errand to the main office of my banker's branch, I often bring things to my customer care person. You know, mainly fun things like beverages, snacks, or fruits, when I am delivering documents or my bank deposits. Said friend recently reciprocated by handing me a bag (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=Rmk-7xJHWs7RKbGP2U1zdQ) with a few items to take home. Having a drink in hand already, I refrigerated one of the gifted items before putting the other two there too. Watching my sugar intake these days, I waited until the next morning to start on the strawberry matcha latte, medium ice, half sweet (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=0O5eaeZuKxCM2GU2ur3cEA); this is a take on a flavor combination that is a signature one for a local boba tea company. I enjoyed this as the tea flavor was more distinct and the sweetness was dialed down. I would get this again. The other gifted items were the Hokkaido cheese tart and fresh sweet potato cheese tart (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=aVbAWdTtlPx0iEdMyWkNFg). I reheated them in my toaster oven a few days later as snacks. The cheese one was okay and didn't really stand out but the sweet potato one shines if you're a big fan of sweet potato. By appearance, I thought it was taro or ube but was pleasantly surprised. Whenever I dine in J Town, I often walk by this store that across from the former Isobune sushi spot in the mall. Now I know what they have and I will try other menu items next time. Thank you for my generous and thoughtful friend for giving my this 1st experience.

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    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.

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