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    Urban Ritual

    4.4 (1.1k reviews)
    InexpensiveBubble Tea, Cafes
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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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.

    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 :).

    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!

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    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 :)

    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!

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    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.

    Dale S.

    I made a point to stop by this location last weekend because I really wanted to try it when I was in San Jose last month but when I arrived the shop had been closed. The menu looks amazing and I wanted to try some of their cool options so I came to this location instead. I sampled the Hong Kong milk tea and the hojicha and cream. The Hong Kong milk tea was nice with a strong flavor but slightly more bitter than I'm used to and the hojicha's and cream was a very unique and flavorful drink, unfortunately, the hojicha flavor gets really lost under the other heavy cookie and cream flavors. It was still good but I love hojicha so I will probably grab something more straightforward next time. The shop is really cute and the prices are reasonable. The inside is clean and there are spots to sit and enjoy your drink. Parking can get really crazy here, but luckily we decided to pull through the alley to circle back and found a spot not too far from the doors. I will definitely be back here to try more of their unique offerings.

    Matcha Toffee
    Cathy H.

    Ordered matcha toffee with oat milk and boba (no added sugar) to go since I was craving a midday drink. Matcha is strong and paired well with the oat milk. I didn't need any added sugar since the boba was sweet and chewy, plus their homemade toffee was very sweet. Highly recommend this drink! It was really yummy!

    Sam R.

    Stopped by Urban Ritual for a quick, midday boba break and it was pretty good! I ordered online and was able to walk over & pick up my drink soon after. I opted to order a POG (less sweet with crystal boba) and it was not bad. The drink was sort of average. I liked the flavor and tartness of the drink, although I wish there was more boba, although they did include a moderate amount of toppings. Urban Ritual's menu has a good amount of drink options, including some seasonal specials. I was curious about trying out the creme brulee boba, but decided not to, thinking it might be too sweet. Pricing seems fair and on par with most boba spots in the area. The shop itself is nice and has some seating and seems like a nice place to hang out and catch up with a friend. There's street parking nearby. Although parking nearby would likely be a challenge, unless you're visiting during less busy or off-peak hours.

    Arnold L.

    I was in the area and was looking for some milk tea. Urban Ritual had what I needed. It's a cool spot to get drinks and snacks. Parking is a challenge and I was lucky to find a spot in the alley in the back. I placed an online order for pick up and the employee had my drink ready for me when I got there. Super fast service. I had a Hong Kong Milk Tea and it was delicious. Just the right amount of sweetness and flavor. Urban Ritual is a great place to grab a milk tea when you need it.

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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… Read more

    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… Read more

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    came back on a sunday around 11:45am, where we waited around 15 minutes to be seated. ambiance is…read morebeautiful as usual and we were sat downstairs on the couch. unfortunately this visit was ruined by not one but TWO screaming children in our section. the child next to us ended up knocking over all the silverware and was banging it on the table. my main point of frustration was the food runner kept trying to give my food AND drink to the table next to us. it was frustrating that i had to speak up to get my order since he didn't bother asking me and was only speaking to the other table. banana oat milk latte (5/10): got this with decaf espresso, and i really like that they have this option! the espresso was VERY acidic though, not my favorite. if there was a bit more oat milk i would have enjoyed it a lot more, but the more i drank the more it grew on me. sohn breakfast sandwich (5/10): love how fluffy the egg is, the sesame seeds on the bread, and the unique onion jam, but it was very oily. when paired with acidic espresso this does not sit well with my stomach.

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    The place is called Stonemill Matcha so I should've got some matcha or latte, but I digress. I've…read moreheard this place has one of the best katsu sando around and as a lover of Katsu, I couldn't skip it. There's some good places in SF like Cafe Okawari. But Katsu is really becoming the new hype of the day for Japanese food, following the Sushi, Ramen, Japanese Curry, Katsu trend. So I came in with a critical view. I feel like Yoshoku in general may be next but I yet again digress. The box sandwich came in a cute little box. The inside was packed so I couldn't get a chance to fully appreciate the cafe, but the service was nice though the pay line may have moved slower than hoped. I'll say this. This is "the" best katsu sando in the bay. The katsu is crispy, but little on the softer side. But this hardness matches perfectly with the absolutely tender, soft, juicy pork wrapped inside. I'm looking at the menu again and it all makes sense. The pork has been in shio koji, making the meat ever so tender while adding the subtle but complicated marinated flavor. The cabbage is plenty, but not over packed to take away from the main Katsu flavor. What really perfects it for me, was not only the sweet and savory katsu sauce, but the mayo with dash of I think a karashi mustard. That slight tingle, the perfect kick gives a powerful awakening of flavor that really sets the it apart. This is art, an artisan. Culinary art is the refuge no raging rampant AI slop "art" can ever hope to touch. Until the day we get some cyborg implant to our brain into gustatory, olfactory functions. Even then, I don't think any tasteless tech bro are hopeless to create anything unique or beautiful.

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