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    Urban Ritual

    4.4 (1.2k reviews)
    InexpensiveBubble Tea, Cafes
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    House Milk Tea
    Anthony N.

    Reasonable boba tea in a nice location in Hayes to drink at the park Their straws are too small to viably drink the boba $8.5 for one basic boba tea with only milk/tea is quite high

    Jenny K.

    There's some seating - more than usual for a boba shop. Orders come out fast despite being busy. The drinks were high quality but not particularly impressive. We got the honey oolong and the milk tea/crème brûlée drink.

    Hong Kong Milk Tea
    Vincent P.

    Urban Ritual is always a great pick for boba, I've had them a couple times now since I've been living 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!

    Feed Me Ube!
    Mona A.

    Urban ritual San Mateo was my go to spot for a decade; and though it's been years since I had been there, I recently learned they closed which was a bummer so my husband picked up a to go order of feed me ube from the SF location; and I loved it. I love ube and taro and this drink with rice milk is perfect, it's not too sweet, but it's creamy and delicious.

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    Lisa W.

    I know this was a highly rated boba place and my sister even spoke good things of it, and I had high hopes for it... but in the end it fell short. The line was long, waited about 10 minutes for the ordering system, because it's by machine now. Then waited another 15 minutes for the drinks. There were a bunch of teeny boppers in front of me ordering drinks (6-8ish), so it took a bit. I ordered a house milk tea with 25% sugar. Honestly it just tasted like ash. No creamy tasting like other boba places. Not sure what their house cream was but it wasn't creamy or rich in flavor. Big disappointment. My husband got the crème brulee milk tea and that tasted even worst. It just tasted like bitter burnt pudding. Some sweetness once you get pass the pudding. Not sure who made the drinks but it was not good. The boba however was nice and soft. Not sure if it's the day or the rush of hella orders, but I normally judge a boba place by their basic milk tea and that day it was not good. And maybe that's not what to order? Not sure. But willing to try again on another time.

    Angela M.

    Obsessed! Discovered Urban Ritual two days ago, been here twice back to back. The quality of ingredients, the option of no ice, the level of sweetness (when not adjustable), diversity of drink options, prices and the staff are all AMAZING! The young lady who has assisted my orders both days is so sweet and friendly. She prepared my drinks both days, she's amazing and so were our drinks. The store interior is not large yet spacious and clean. There is no where to enjoy outside in front of the store. There is a grassy/parking area nearby (2 min walk). From Civic Center Bart it is a 15-20 minute walk, depending on your pace. There is online ordering available as well as self service kiosks in store. Definitely worth a visit and revisit. I know I'll be back!

    Cute cup for hot beverages
    Cece Y.

    - Feed Me Ube: Fabulous! Rich in creamy ube flavor and chunks. - Creme Brulee: OK. - Seasonal Pistachio Toffee: Just ok. - Seasonal Mango Sticky Rice: Tastes of fresh mango. Delish! -Black Sesame Rice Ball drink (ordered this one as a hot drink and it was so good, like drinkable mochi) I love that they offer both hot and cold versions of most drinks, which is great because I still enjoy their yummy milk tea drinks in the winter without getting cold. No bathrooms. You order from a touchpad. Completely digital -- no cash payment accepted.

    Matcha Toffee!!!
    Lily D.

    One of my favorite boba spots! I've been loyal to Urban Tea Ritual since 2019 and back when they had their first location in SF. I fell in love with their creative, artisanal drinks right away. The store itself was clean and welcoming. My favorites are the Crème Brûlée Milk Tea and Matcha Toffee. They're both signature drinks and the matcha and toffee balance each other so well. The toffee does get stuck in your teeth, but it adds a nice crunch to your drink. I recommend getting their drinks in either oat or macadamia milk! Their honey boba was fresh with the perfect texture. I don't recommend driving here unless you're okay with parking a few blocks away. I prefer this location over San Jose because their drinks are more consistent. Nowadays, you can order through the self-serve kiosk. Their seasonal drinks are definitely worth trying! There was a Pandan Strawberry Corn milk drink that was pretty refreshing :)

    Young Y.

    Really good boba. I got the black sesame rice ball and mango sticky rice drinks. The mango one is pretty standard, really good. The black sesame rice ball is unique, and if you like black sesame deserts you'll love this one :).

    Katie L.

    The milk teas were so rich and creamy!! Our drinks were ready within just a few minutes :) And the employee even wiped down my drink before handing it to me, as a little bit spilled on the cup Interior was beautifully decorated

    Naliyah L.

    Omg, why did Urban Ritual close their San Jose location?! I was so bummed -- the next closest one is in SF. But honestly, it's still worth it because I LOVE Urban Ritual. I got the mango sticky rice this time -- subtly sweet, tangy, and super refreshing. I added boba because... why not, and lowkey regretted it, but it was still fine. No real notes on service since we used the kiosk and just grabbed our drinks from the counter. Other than that, it's still my favorite place to grab a drink. Can't wait to come back!

    Menu
    Bill P.

    Matcha toffee with no sweet, honey boba, extra matcha: drinks are on the sweeter side with the toffee, and there is a charge for extra matcha but it is totally worth it. Boba is one of the best with a chewy texture. It can be hard to get all the crunchy toffee bits with the straw. Ordering is on a kiosk if you go in person. There is online ordering and staff always has it ready during. If you're indecisive, there are photos and descriptions of their drinks. parking can be difficult to find as it is on a busy street and neighborhood. Most of the tables are for 2 with window seating for a larger group, there are no bathrooms here

    Boba dessert and corn inspired Bubba drink
    King K.

    Came in this place and tried their Boba dessert which was 10 out of 10 #amazing creamy custard mixed with Boba at the bottom topped with a crème brûlée top. Also tried one of their drinks that was corn inspired, which I really loved Also had a crème brûlée Boba drink which was horrible It had zero flavor tasted like water. Hopefully they add some more drinks to their menu because I would love to try more from this place. I know I will be back for that Boba dessert though.

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    Tried Jasmine tea with boba and it tasted fresh and not too sweet as requested. Would go back for sure.

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    Ask the Community - Urban Ritual

    Do they source organic and ethical food supplies?

    Are seats/ports open for studying indoors?

    No.

    Does the Creme Brulee really have the brulee part? (caramelized sugar) I don't see any in the pictures posted...

    Yes! The creme brûlée is inside the drink (white) and the caramelized sugar came in a little to go sauce container that you dump in yourself. Perhaps they used to put it in the drink for you (but it would dissolve so not much to see anyway since no… 

    Are vegan drinks and toppings available?

    They have plant based milk such as macadamia but milk, soy, and oat

    Is this the same place that first set up shop inside of I'a Poke down at Mission Bay a few years back? I had a creme brûlée boba there once and loved it but the next time I went back, I was disappointed they weren't there anymore!

    I don't know about that Mission Bay one, but I had the creme brûlée here last week and it was very very delicious!

    Hello. How is the Thai Tea here compared to Boba Guys? And what size of cup do they offer? Thank you

    At the recommended sweetness levels, the Boba Guys Thai Tea is sweeter and a little less floral. They offer one cup size for iced drinks, about 20 oz (in between a regular and large size for other boba places).

    Can you bring your own reusable cup here?

    Of course! :)

    What are the non caffeinated bubble tea options here?

    The milk-based drinks like Strawberry Milk Bar and Creme Brulee!

    Are there dairy-free options?

    Yes! There's oat, macadamia nut, and pea milk! There are also a lot of non dairy specialty drinks!

    What are the decaf bubble tea options here?

    Strawberry milk bar Bae-sil Forever Young… 

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    Definitely a fun and VAST variety of Taiwan fresh brew tea experience! Clean, airy, happy space…read morethat has both self order kiosks. If you don't know what to pick or want recs don't be afraid to walk up and speak to one of the kind folks working the front cashier. Super organized, screen scares where you are in the cue and a steady pace of of people coming through and a few seating spots that you can hang out while you're enjoying your drink. They even have some games like Uno, Cards against Humanity and chess etc to play amongst friends/family. Came once before with my daughter that she insisted we come back before the end of summer and make sure we had her little brother with us this time (awww). So if you're into this tea and boba and more scene, stop by when you're in the Serramonte area. Prices are fair for what it is, ranges between $7.95-$9.95 depending on how many extras you want to include. Sweetness options go from perfect, light, to none and Ice options go from regular, light, none, or hot! Also just one size. They are in the strip mall where Sprouts and Sketcher's are.... Parking is plenty and time getting your drink is reasonable and worth the wait even if it seems crowded inside.

    They serve high quality tea here. I would pay a higher price in exchange for premium product…read more They even offer complimentary tea tasting on selected days and time of the week. I also liked this place- very clean.

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    Peach Green Tea w/ mousse 蜜桃松針奶蓋 ($8.75) + Bubble Milk Tea 國王珍珠奶茶 ($8.75)
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    Mew Tea

    Mew Tea

    4.5
    (24 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    I wanted a milk tea because the ones I was making at my father's house were not cutting it. I…read moredecided to check out Mew Tea. I walked about 30 minutes and arrived too early as the store did not open until noon. I walked out to Geary Blvd. and there was a lot of construction as I explored the area. I returned with only 14 minutes left before opening. The lady opening the store was raising the blinds on the windows facing the street. She unlocked the door shortly after noon and directed me to the kiosk to order. I knew I wanted the peach oolong milk tea at 75% sweet with no ice. It had been quite windy on the walk. Because of a coconut allergy in the family I had to ask if the popular mango pomelo sago had any coconut. Unfortunately, it has coconut (milk or oil?). As soon as I heard coconut, it was a no go. I wasn't familiar with pomelo and the lady told me it was like grapefruit. I still wanted to order a mango drink and went instead with the mango smoothie also 75% sweet with less ice. The customer following me asked about alternative milks which they do have. I overheard that they have oat and almond milk. Both drinks were excellent. The milk tea was not too sweet and I appreciated the peach bits in the drink. The mango smoothie was really creamy.

    My family and I stumbled on Mew Tea when we were looking for a boba shop after dinner. Mew Tea…read morelooked cute and inviting from the outside, and the cafe really leans into the adorable cat theme. The menu seemed pretty standard with classic milk and fruit teas with a few seasonal specialties. We placed our order at the kiosk and waited almost 15 minutes for our drinks despite being the only customers in the shop. I ordered the mango pomelo sago drink since it was one of the few caffeine-free drinks on the menu, and it was tasty! The mango + pomelo + milk was an unexpected combination, but the sweet + tangy + creamy flavors paired together surprisingly well. I also liked the textural elements from the sago and fresh pomelo and mango. My mom and brother also really liked their fruit teas, so we will most likely be back soon.

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    Little Sweet

    4.0
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    I write this three years later, though I should've made it sooner. I actually tried Little Sweet on…read moremy first date with my now boyfriend and we got there an hour or so before closing. The lights outside really set for such a cute twilight mood and though that wasn't the main point of their shop, it was a cute detail. You order off an ipad and wait for your order, pretty typical of most shops nowadays. I remember there being a short line as well, so it seems they are a busy boba shop! The drinks themselves were delicious based on what I remember, I recall their boba being perfectly chewy and not soggy despite getting there so close to closing. The drinks were not heavily packed with sugar, just the perfect amount of tea, milk and sweetness. I'm not really in the area that often, but it's a boba shop that I'll remember forever!

    Long time fan, first time reviewing…read more I always order for delivery since this area is hard to park. I happened to be in the area so I ordered in person at the kiosk (very minimal service interaction if any). Easy to order, waited outside since they have a few street benches, and it was ready under 10 minutes. Their white gourd milk tea with added mini sago is my favorite! For that alone, I'd like to give them a 4/5 but... One thing I'd not recommend was their soft serve swirl. For $5, I got half empty cup and it looked sad. The strawberry was like Korean strawberry milk flavored, but the soft serve texture was icy and not really creamy as the pictures led on. Def would skip this.

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    Real Fruit Watermelon Slush
    Real Fruit Watermelon Slush
    Mango Sago
    Mango Sago
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    Matcha Cafe Maiko

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    4.5
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    Matcha Cafe Maiko is a matcha specialty shop that first opened in Hawaii and currently has multiple…read morelocations across multiple states including California (two Los Angeles locations in Monterey Park and Rowland Heights), Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Michigan, New Jersey, and Arizona. For this location, the shop is located inside the Kinokuniya Mall in Japantown in San Francisco. [Parking]: There are two parking garages - The Main Garage (1610 Geary Boulevard) and The Fillmore Annex Garage (1650 Fillmore Street). Parking rate = $5 per hour from 12 PM to 6 PM and $3 per hour outside of those hours. I got lucky and was able to find metered parking spots near the intersection of Buchanan St and Sutter St (free on Sunday). [Atmosphere]: Matcha Cafe Maiko is located on the first level of Kinokuniya Mall. This is mostly a takeout only spot with no indoor tables and limited chairs available. [Menu]: Most visitors come here for the matcha soft-serve ice cream. The shop also offers the Golden Sho-Gun 24K gold soft-serve ice cream. Other items include sundaes, parfaits, lattes, cream foam lattes, and teas. *** Soft Serve Ice Cream (Matcha, Cone - $6.95): Amazing ice cream - creamy and dense with a strong matcha flavor. *** This is a fantastic matcha ice cream shop - two big thumbs up. P.S. - If you are already at the shop, this is also a good opportunity to check out other shops in Kinokuniya Mall and the adjacent Japan Center Malls.

    Matcha was okay considering the matcha was premixed…read more I ordered the double matcha and it was more the texture of a smoothie rather than a matcha latte. The flavor was good and tasted decently fresh but the thick texture really threw me off.

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    Matcha strawberry mix and vanilla
    Matcha strawberry mix and vanilla
    Soft Serve
    Soft Serve
    Greentea swirl with boba

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