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    TS Cafe

    4.3 (173 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    11. Rose Milk Tea
    Janice C.

    I usually do one boba per week and it was Friday at work and I haven't had any! :0 When my co worker walked in, she doesn't even greet me, she just says: "boba?" Yes! I ordered the rose milk tea which had a faint rose flavor and got 25% sweet which these days, is still too sweet for me. I like that their boba is nice and chewy. I was SHOCKED at the extremely chubby and large King Cup size. You definitely will feel like royalTEA after finishing that. lol My colleagues got black milk tea and they like theirs too. Too bad the fries were soggy (as with any fries that gets delivered) but the black pepper on it gave it a good taste. If you're in the Excelsior area, TS is a decent option.

    popcorn chicken and TS Cafe combo sandwich
    Jeff H.

    By the looks of the smashed front glass door, TS Cafe recently suffered a break-in. Being a good neighbor, I came by to show them some support. This is my first time eating in-person as they close at 7pm. My basil popcorn chicken $7.75 didn't contain basil. They used to include it. The combo sandwich $10.75 was served on Dutch crunch bread. On the bread, I suspect they use a garlic mayo spread to make the sandwich less dry. The sandwiches are smaller now. My photos from years ago showed them to be about twice as high. For dessert, I wanted to try their snowball toast. Unfortunately, no ice cream was available. It took about 20 minutes for my food to come out at around 6:20pm. The young people that work here are attentive. Service has gotten faster since they put in the ordering kiosk. They play Mandarin Chinese music on the speakers. That made it annoying to eat in-person even though I'm Chinese.

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    Tiffany T.

    Was feeling a but hungry after dinner so we decided to stop at TS cafe for some popcorn chicken (Monday night around 6:30pm). It was pretty much empty, lowkey gave desolate vibes haha. They have some board games available to play and a variety of seating options (not just tables). We were playing connect4 while waiting for the food and the chips/coins were pretty dirty and I was tempted to just not play because of its condition. Perhaps cleaning the games / maintaining them would be a good idea -- I think not having games would be better than the games being a mess as it gives off a disheveled image which could be harmful. We got our food in about 10 minutes of ordering. While the popcorn chicken did have the classic flavor we were looking for, it was way too salty. Honestly with every bite, I thought I was eating a spoonful of either msg or salt. The sauce they gave was interesting (not in a bad way), not sure if it was mayo or some mix of mayo and something else. Chicken was still piping hot and very crispy and juicy, so that was fine. I personally wouldn't come again anytime soon, but I can't speak to their other food items or boba.

    34. Hibiscus Pineapple Tea
    Stephanie L.

    Solid place for boba. Ordered hibiscus pineapple tea with boba. Flavor was good and the boba was perfectly bouncy. Made and called quickly. Plenty of seating inside. Street paid parking.

    This mala tang was so good--super flavorful broth with just the right amount of spice. Everything tasted fresh, and the variety was amazing. The noodles soaked up all the flavor, and every bite hit different. Definitely coming back for this.

    Christina H.

    Food and drink were awesome love how fast they make the food and drink also the time I went there was good timing since don't have to wait around, that spot has game and music playing so good vibe to hangout and enjoy the vibes overall it was great experience. The service was quick since no wait and the lady was nice and polite. It was great customer service and the lady make good popcorn chicken and drinks

    Andrew R.

    This is a strange little restaurant. You walk in and BOOM it's like you're in a swamp. The food was pretty good, I just got the popcorn chicken. The seasoning was good, but the chicken had a lot of fatty pieces in it :( I also got a taro smoothie with boba, which was really good!

    Rebecca B.

    Another doordash delivery x( I really need to get out of the house... lol ....Late night munchies/dinner Anyways, ordered popcorn chicken, fried tofu, french fries (spiced), potstickers, and #29 TS Classic Fruits Tea. I love how the fried tofu and potstickers came with their own sauce. (I'm a sauce gal) My fave of the whole order has got to be the fried tofu. Nothing special, but when you're feeling super lazy and want to eat a variety of fried snacks, TS is a godsend. Popcorn chicken was oookie. I wish it was juicier and spicier. It didn't have much of a basil flav either. It fills the craving at least. The french fries were kind of hard by the time it reached our house and I think they forgot to add the spiced salt that they advertised. Potstickers were potsticker-like. :) I appreciated that the fruit tea had fresh fruit, but it was kind of artificial tasting. I think they use a syrup. I probably wouldn't order this again. For the price and amount of food, I think it's pretty worth it especially when you find yourself in a snacking mood.

    Menu as of 11.11.22
    Zin M.

    We got: Classic milk tea wo boba $3.50 Oolong w cream: $4.99+ boba $0.50 Jasmine green tea w cream $4.95 + $0.50 boba Togo: $0.25 charge... wha why? (o wait, it's a plastic bag charge although we didnt ask for a bag) The cream was good, it's like those salty cheese toppings at other boba places. Price is very reasonable. Wish boba prices in Sac were as cheap as in the bay! I'm writing the review a bit late so don't fully remember but I think we liked the tea and boba, no negative impressions remaining...

    Sophia D.

    The snacks here are some of the best snacks I've had at any milk tea spot! I love their popcorn chicken here, it's crispy and has that delicious seasoning on every single bite. A lot of places just sprinkle the seasoning powder on top but TS makes sure every single piece of chicken is covered in that delicious powder! Their fried tofu was also super delicious, it was crispy on the outside and soft and juicy on the inside. We've also tried their jasmine MT, roasted oolong MT, & classic MT. All are solid choices!

    Pineapple Lemon , was so refreshing
    Joseph A.

    I have sampled Teas & Coffees from various merchants but often something is off in regards to the balance of their drinks, that was not the case with TS. Parking is not horrible at night, but luck was with me, and a spot was available on the side street before turning onto Mission. As for the shop it's some what large inside so you will not feel crowded if you need to wait a moment. As for service it was easy, and swift with drinks neatly packed into a bag. I really appreciated that the drinks were not overly sweet an issue that comes up with most merchants. As for my order it included a Pineapple Lemon Sparkling that was wonderfully refreshing with tasty pieces of fruit, I also had a Boba beverage that had jellies that complimented the drink which was a nice change since they can easily weigh it down. The order also included an Iced Milk that was indulgent without any of the guilt. For the beverages alone, I would check TS Cafe.

    Juan V.

    This place is a true value in San Francisco. I ordered their fruit teas and they are so delicious. The sandwiches were so yummy. It's so inexpensive and the portions are great. I look forward to ordering from this place in the future.

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    Take out order. On the Basil popcorn chicken and Assam black tea with sweet cream for $13 all in. Both were really good. We'll be back.

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    Kind of disappointing that there's no wifi for customers. Not a place one can hang out. The restrooms are broken too.

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    A good place to hang out with friends! They provide board games with affordable drinks and snacks. Highly recommended!

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    Great service and delicious boba milk teas! We love the basil fried popcorn chicken too.

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    Very generous portions of popcorn chicken. Crisp, delicious. Teas are good. They're quick too.

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    we've heard a lot of great things about heytea and wanted to see if it lived up to the hype! the…read moreshop can get pretty crowded, especially on weekends or evenings, but i've been lucky a few times with no line at all. you can also order for pickup on the app instead, which saves you the wait, but keep in mind that the estimated pickup time can be incorrect when it's busy. i once waited ~40 minutes for an order that was supposed to be done in 15 minutes. heytea has a limited menu, and they also have a fun seasonal menu. i noticed that some of the drinks aren't part of the seasonal menu but are eventually discontinued. - crisp grape boom (3.5/5): tasted like fresh red grapes, although i would've liked even more of a grape flavor. it was like a half-melted popsicle, and i thought it would've tasted better if it were all one consistency - either a slush or a juice. i did like the grape bits in it! - mango grapefruit boom (3.5/5): i enjoyed how fresh the mango flavor was, but there wasn't that much mango in the drink. it was full of toppings, especially the coconut pudding and sago, and it tasted mostly like coconut. there was some grapefruit pulp, but not a ton. it would've been great with more mango, but i did still enjoy it. this was also more watery than most mango sago drinks i've had - coconut mango boom (5/5): this had an even balance between coconut and mango, which i loved. there was a huge difference in flavor between the mango grapefruit and the coconut mango boom, even though the only difference was supposed to be the grapefruit. i could actually taste the mango in this one, and the texture was a lot more consistent! - supreme brown sugar bobo milk tea (4/5): very light for a brown sugar milk tea but also didn't really taste like one. i could taste the black milk tea flavor more than brown sugar. there was some initial brown sugar flavor where it pooled at the bottom, but then it disappeared. the cheese cloud topping was really tasty - lightly sweet and salty. i didn't think the drink was too sweet at regular sweetness, but i could've gotten it less sweet. the brown sugar bobo (boba) was chewy but really on the softer end - matcha cloud jasmine latte (4.5/5): really great jasmine flavor, but the matcha was very subtle. even though it was only in the cloud foam, i would've liked to taste it a bit more. it was very light for a milk tea and perfectly sweet at less sweet - green grape boom [seasonal] (4.5/5): i liked this one more than the crisp grape boom because it tasted more strongly of grapes. it was also watery but more of a slush than the crisp grape boom. i loved the chunks of green grapes in it! - mulberry strawberry boom [seasonal] (4/5): good fruity flavor, which was light and perfectly sweet. i personally didn't enjoy it as much because of the tartness and because the seeds would get caught in my teeth, but it was exactly as advertised. it did have a prominent mulberry flavor and lots of pulp if ordering on the app, toppings are added at the very bottom by tapping on the topping and then adding it to a drink. the brown sugar bobo (boba) is softer than what i like, but it's still chewy and not bad. the fat-free bobo pops (crystal boba) are good, and the clouds (creams) are fairly thick and creamy. overall, heytea uses fresh high quality ingredients, but i do think it's a little overhyped. i enjoy how light the drinks taste, but i don't find myself craving them that often. however, i appreciate the calorie counts and ingredients list for each drink on the app, and i find myself checking for new drinks every so often.

    I LOVE the Coconut Mango Boom! It's always consistent and hits the spot…read more I love watching the workers hustle and get drinks out. They work together as a team and everyone knows their role. Service is always amazing here. They call out drink numbers as they're ready and will ask if you need a bag. Store is bright and well managed. Sometimes there's a long wait time for drinks, but download the app and preorder! You can also earn discounts and freebies! (Purchase giftcards and load into your app to earn more points!) I appreciate this location even more after my experience at Stonestown (it's a shitshow there)

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    1.2 miWestwood Park
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    Food is great. I like the workers. But I'm wondering if it supposed to come with two pieces of…read moretoast? The Menu said two pieces avocado toast. When I asked. worker said, it is two pieces of avocado. Am I wrong?

    I cannot believe how long it has taken me to write a review for this place, because I wanted to do…read moreit justice and have photos. I have frequented Sweet Cupz for a year now. When I was healthier, I would stop by 2 to 3 times a week on my way back from the pool I do physical therapy at for a smoothie or a vegan oat milk tea, and occasional less healthy delicious treat on my splurge day! Everything my husband and I have had there is delicious, I have tried so many things. Their eggettes are the best in the neighborhood, the matcha is my favorite. Their seasonal food and drinks are always awesome and so tasty. The soft serve is dangerously delicious with the best flavors and seasonal sundaes. The staff is great - kind, friendly, helpful, etc. etc etc. As is the ambiance, the great music, and fun claw machines, merchandise, etc. What a wonderful gem in our neighborhood. I forgot to add the reason I like it so much is because you can adjust the sweetness level, they have more than one alternative vegan milk, and lots of ways to customize your order. Most smoothies and milk teas are way too sweet for me. I do 25% and it is perfect! You can also customize your toppings, which type of boba or other extras you want as well!

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    3.9(255 reviews)
    1.2 miWestwood Park
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    There are plenty of bakeries all around San Francisco which sells buns. You can find them in almost…read moreevery neighborhood in San Francisco. When you are at the Ocean ( the avenue not the water) Avenue there are a few places to choose from in the area. There is one place which sells lots of bake goods and it's located on Ocean avenue.It's called Cherry Blossom. On an Ocean Avenue stroll on a sunny day during the heat wave I landed at Cherry Blossom. Inside you will see baked goods along with customized cakes. I had got the durian roll. It didn't have a smell to it and actually the scent was welcoming. It didn't have the funk it smell or taste like some I saw on my social media feed. I then tried their pineapple bun and it was not too sweet and tasty. It was a bit flakey like some in SF. If you wait too long to eat the bun it's start to get crumby. This is a good bakery for your bun fix. There is a place which "carries" durian roll along bake goods topped with "berries"and a cream horn with "cherries" these desserts sing to me like some on my social media singing like "canaries" I like buns in the morning like morning buns when I "awake"come to place where they "make"different types of buns and a customized "cake"if you take too long to eat the buns like some in SF they will start to "flake"

    The cakes here are so good. One of the better Asian cakes in the area. Sponge cake is light and…read morefluffy and most important... not too sweet. I've tried many of the cakes from here and they are all so tasty. Service is quick and good. The inside is your typical Asian bakery ambiance, display case with all the goods. Highly recommend for an Asian cake. Mixed fruit cake and mousse cake is all so tasty, especially the mango.

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    4.4(50 reviews)
    2.2 miStonestown
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    4.5 stars New…read moredessert/drink place in the area that specializes in Vietnamese Che. Bright space that is clean, seating by the window, bathroom for customers, and plenty of parking nearby in the mall. Walked in and smelled the pandan, definitely tempted to order a waffle. Top 13 drinks are posted on the wall for a visual. Ordering by kiosk has a convenience fee of $0.30. Regular or large size is available. Alternative to the milk tea places. Order: Bambi Favorite, fantastic drink on a hot day. Pandan jelly, red tapioca, grass jelly and coconut milk provides a refreshing mix with chewy toppings.

    The Bambu is situated on the corner close to the mall, but not in the mall itself, so doesn't feel…read moreas heavily traversed as other tea shoppes. They were celebrating an anniversary and offered a special discount, and offered to take my order at the cash register instead of the kiosk, which felt very personal. I liked that there were multiple size options for milk teas, and chose to try a small one under $5. I ordered the mango milk tea with 50% sugar. It seemed to have a green tea or jasmine base, which could be discerned through each sip. There was a slight mango flavor as well. I like that there are smaller drink options when one doesn't feel like having a whole meal in a drink. Their che and halo halo options look quite large and enough to share. I'd consider coming back for their other treats if craving larger portions.

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