S3. Mango Milk Shake A5. V-C Lemon
dark roast oolong (boba) milk tea (L)
a hand holding a cup of fruit juice
two men sitting at a table
Mango Coconut Milk Sago
mango slush (M)
Peach oolong tea
Store front
Drink menu
E5. Mango Pomelo Sago
Regular milk tea with boba 25% sweet 25% ice
interior
menu
D9. Taro Sago with Coconut Milk, Sea Salt Creama Oolong Tea, and Black sugar Boba Milk Tea
M9. Cold Matcha Latte with boba
coconut mochi with mango filling or peanut filling
interior
Shake
Taro sago
menu
Aug '24
drink menu
menu
Jennifer C.
Feb 12, 2025
Yu's cafe is a small boba shop located in Chinatown. There's not much seating inside, so this place is lots of a to-go spot. We came on a weeknight, so service was fairly quick. I got the sesame rice balls in ginger soup. It was a light dessert that had a good black sesame flavor to it. The ginger soup was a little watered down, but I didn't mind it too much. I tried my friend's HK milk tea and it had a strong tea flavor. Overall, if you're looking for a quick boba place while in Chinatown, this place isn't too bad.
Read MoreSue V.
Sep 2, 2024
A little boba shop located across from Portsmouth Square in Chinatown. It wasn't super busy when we grabbed drinks on our way back to the hotel, just a few locals coming in for their drinks and a cute little grandma with a silver bob and bangs walking around who probably owned the place.I had the creamy taro drink with lychee jelly (toppings cost extra). The cream was a salted cream which made the drink not too sweet (I also requested 50% sugar and 50% ice). It was perfect for what I was craving. The durian shake is also really good if you like that flavor. I would come again if I'm in the area and want another drink.
Read MoreCrystal L.
Aug 24, 2024
A yummy local spot for a dessert I always see grandpas hanging out around here. The drinks are unique and refreshing, and they have so many options. They also have a mango slushy dessert with mochi balls, which is my favorite, but it is a larger portion so I would recommend sharing that with someone. The reason for four star is that it is still quite expensive and the service isn't great but it isn't bad. It seems like there are just one to two people working and they're always busy making drinks.
Read MoreOlive R.
Jan 23, 2025
Great small tea place in the heart of Chinatown. Pretty big selection of teas, flavors and "add-ons". Quality was great and it definitely seems to be a local. 3 tables inside and the park is right outside the door. It does smell like cigarettes in there though.
Read MoreDavid S.
Feb 16, 2025
Very very very slow. Ordered two drinks and only two people ahead of me and 20 mins.
Read MoreSteve D.
Aug 16, 2024
57 Walter U Lum Pl San Francisco, CA 94108Yu's Cafe is a small drink and dessert shop located across from Portsmouth Square ( and Garage). If you're in the parking garage, and take the elevators up to the park, you're in Portsmouth Square. On a warm August afternoon, I decided to visit this familiar part of San Francisco Chinatown. After walking around the park, I noticed Yu's Cafe. It's a small place, with 4-5 small tables. Large menu boards show their offerings.Service is not very attentive. I'm sure it depends on who is working. But I walk in and nobody is at the counter. I called out "ARE YOU OPEN?" There was no answer. Then I see a QR Menu code taped on the glass. I figured I am to order via phone, and then my drink will magically appear. Then suddenly a young lady pops up and says "Hi, may I take your order?" Okay, I ordered:- Passion Fruit Tea, with Grass Jelly $7.2550% Sweet, Reg IceThe drink was okay. It was cold and slightly sweet, and satisfied my thirst on a warm day. The grass jelly was clumped on the bottom of the cup. Grass Jelly reminds me of my late Aunt Daisy, who often told me to never pass up the simple pleasure of life.....dessert. Would I return? Yes, if I'm in the area.
Read MoreAnny O.
Sep 15, 2024
Taro sago 4/5 - this was pretty good but I wish the taro was cooked longer so it was softer. Also think it would be better if the taro was more of a paste instead of chunks. There wasnt a lot of taro chunks so for $6 it was overpriced. Also had to pay .25 extra for a togo container..
Read MoreMary V.
Jan 22, 2024
Cute small dessert shop in Chinatown. I was looking for a bubble tea spot when I saw this on my exploration of Chinatown. When I realized they have sago desserts, I decided against the tea and went with the taro coconut sago (served warm or cold) -- I recommend warm. I'm so glad I went with this dessert. It reminds me of home when my mom used to make sago based desserts. It's not overly sweet which is what I love about it! Although, I wish they'd give a little more taro. :)Service is very fast. The place is small. I didn't ask, but there doesn't seem to be a restroom available?
Read MoreAnnie L.
Oct 5, 2023
The moment I stepped in I was hit in the face by groups of flies. It was disgusting. Didn't look like a clean cafe. I ordered the peach oolong tea. OK taste but not cold enough (no ice) for this hot 90 degrees day. It was literally just room temperature tea with some foam on top. I had my hopes up but didn't turn out good.
Read MoreLawrence C.
Oct 16, 2023
This is a small, local boba place located in Chinatown with a good variety of drinks. The inside is a bit small, although it does have a few tables for people to sit at when they aren't too busy. The service was pretty good, and our order didn't take too long for them to make. Here, I got the Hong Kong milk tea and while my girlfriend got the taro milk tea. While the Hong Kong milk tea was good, it didn't differentiate itself too much from other boba drinks that I've had. However, my girlfriend really enjoyed the taro milk tea and after I took a sip I also agreed. Even though taro isn't my usual go-to, I do think the taro milk tea here has more flavor compared to other similar drinks I've tried elsewhere. Yu's cafe is a nice place to stop for boba if you are around the area later in the day, as they are open relatively late for SF and they have some solid drinks like the taro there.
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