Mr. T Cafe

The tea drinks here are very strong which is what I look forward to in my milk tea! The jasmine tea is the perfect amount of floral and you can tell they use high quality tea leaves here. The boba is also quite nice and it doesn't taste plain at all. They use a special syrup to enhance the flavor and chewiness. I've loved their drinks and will continue to order here. I noticed that they recently increased their prices to be competitive with other SF local boba shops. I paid about $7 for my drink which is the normal price for boba in SF. Service was quick. I was in and out for about 5 minutes.

If you want strong tea, this is the place! Oolong milk tea with pearls ($5.25) was fragrant, half sweetness is definitely enough. Right on Mission and Persia bus stop. Although the store is small, there a few chairs and tables to utilize while waiting for your order, service is quick as well. Great tasting too and fresh ingredients. Another item I really love is the egg waffle ($5.75). There's also snacks and like rice bowls which are reasonably priced, a lot of variety. Overall, an awesome for caffeinated tea and awesome snacks.

Was in the neighborhood & I sooo wanted something cool to drink in this fricken hot weather. I came in & I was the only one there. I decided to get a pineapple slush w/ rainbow jelly & fried chicken wings (I was singing the "chicken wing & fried rice" song in my head. But...they ran out of wings so I opted to get popcorn chicken. Sat down & waited for my order, then that's when ppl started coming in. My order came up promptly but then I noticed the orders took started taking awhile. I get it, short staffed, but hey everywhere else is also dealing w/ the same problem. Let's just say my pineapple slush & popcorn chicken really hit the spot! So when passing by here, be patient & enjoy the good food/drinks&service!

One of the more affordable boba shops in SF! I ordered a Jasmine Green Tea for only $4.50. That price is no where to be found in SF anymore. At 50% sweetness, the tea flavor did stand out, but I do wish it was more on the floral side.This spot offers a variety of snacks, drinks and desserts. It's located at a very convenient intersection where multiple MUNI lines run. They have a couple tables and chairs but it can get pretty loud so I wouldn't recommend studying here. Overall, a decent boba spot in the Excelsior District.

Wow, I am glad I decided to wait until after all the school kids dissipated and came back. Their jasmine milk tea is excellent. Not too sweet, really strong brewed, and they understand how to measure "less boba" perfectly! They even get the ice just right. Also, even though their menu says "one size" they do sell 2 sizes of drinks and 2 sizes of snacks! The service is kind and it's a really chill place when the kiddos have all gone home after school. I'll be back!

Since opening in the mid 2010s, Mr. T is truly my go-to boba shop in the Excelsior. I tried almost every item on their menu and they are consistent. Located directly in front the 14/14R northbound bus stop on Mission & Persia, this narrow but cozy boba shop is the best for both boba drinks and quick snacks. I usually order their flavored tea and smoothies (if I'm in the mood for it). When it comes to ordering drinks, it usually takes 2-3 minutes upon completion. For their flavored or milk teas, you have choice to select your tea base (black, green or oolong), flavor and topping. Extra toppings of 2 or more are usually 75 cents but one topping is complimentary with each drink. I love their Passion Fruit Oolong Tea with boba because I can definitely taste the perfect balance betwen the passion fruit flavor and their oolong tea. If you want stronger tea, you may choose black or green tea. Although it is not mentioned on the menu, you may opt to adjust the sugar level of their flavored or milk teas to as low as 25%. I also ordered their Pineapple Smoothie and I can taste the balanced sweet taste of the pineapple flavor and is matched well with boba. I also love their mango smoothie because of its natural mango flavor. When it comes to ordering snacks it can take approximately 10 minutes because they freshly cook their snacks including fries. I personally like their curly fries because it is truly crispy and not too greasy and salty. Before you order any snacks, be sure to allocate at least 10 minutes or you may order by calling them at least 10 minutes prior to pick up. I like going here during off-peak hours, but be ready to be patient enough when you come here on weekdays after school is out. Mr. T is my top choice for boba in the heart of the Excelsior!

My go to is a lychee milk tea and theirs tastes great here! However the strawberry milk tea is a bit too artificial and tart. Doesn't really taste like strawberry at all. I'd definitely come back to try something else. Not sure how their fruit teas are but good potential. As for the popcorn chicken, it was like Dino nugget texture. Very strange and unseasoned.

Today I got a lychee milk tea. It was so refreshing and perfectly milky. I usually find most milk teas to be too milky, but this one was perfect. The boba is also cooked perfectly. The service was good, they work fast and efficiently. The interior is nice, and they have a wide selection on their menu. Everything was very well organized.

I was in the area and had to try when I saw that the boba was less than $5! I got their taro milk tea with boba. It was not the best taro milk tea I have had but you get what you pay for. I would get this again instead of the $8 boba around the city! Definitely worth trying once. The service was quick, and the worker was nice too. The inside of the store had some tables and a TV and the ambiance was casual.

Love the purple yam with sago. Could never get enough of it! I ordered this everything I go. Service is always good.