Best Boba Spots in San Francisco

Nov 16, 2025

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A curated list of top bubble-tea cafés in San Francisco offering creative flavors, quality ingredients, and local favourites.

Boba Guys – San Francisco

This high-profile café is known for elevating boba by using premium ingredients, tea-leaf bases, house-made syrups and a modern take on the classic pearl milk tea. 
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Plentea

A craft-focused bubble-tea shop where simplicity and quality shine — known for its limited menu, high-grade tea leaves, and retro-style glass bottle presentation. 
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Boil Tea

Located on Mission Street, this spot pairs classic milk and fruit teas with crêpes and seasonal desserts, offering a relaxed boba-and-snack date destination. 
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Purple Kow

A fun neighbourhood shop offering colourful drinks, cheese-foam toppings and affordable prices — a solid choice in the Richmond/Sunset fringe. 
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Honeybear Boba

Known for its smooth brown sugar milk tea and welcoming service, this shop is a local favourite for those wanting something familiar yet well executed. 
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