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By Me Boba Tea

7.2
(395 reviews)
By Me Boba Tea

By Me Boba Tea is a charming and well-kept bubble tea shop located in a quaint alley in San Francisco's Chinatown. Customers consistently praise the high quality and deliciousness of the drinks, highlighting the perfect chewiness of the boba pearls and the well-balanced flavors. The service is described as friendly, efficient, and helpful, while the atmosphere is bright, inviting, and peaceful, making it a great spot to relax or hang out. The extensive menu offers a wide variety of customizable options, catering to diverse tastes and preferences.

Customization Options

🧊Ice Level
🍯Sweetness
🌿Natural Ingredients
🥛Alternative Milk

Most Popular Items

Original Taiwan Milk Tea
"My daughter and I got the Original Taiwan Milk Tea and it was delicious. I highly recommend visiting this store in the middle of Chinatown."
Brown Sugar Milk Tea
"I ordered the Brown Sugar boba milk tea, with less ice & 75% sugar. I was told that it’s usually 50% but I still stuck with 75% and wow it was SO GOOD! Honestly the boba was like a 9.5/10 level of good."
Lime Fruit Tea with Lychee Jelly
"The tea is wonderful; I recommend the lime fruit tea with lychee jelly! Easily one of my favorite boba shops worldwide. Not to be missed!"

Additional Insights

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Environment

The shop has a delightful, serene, and quaint atmosphere with cute and colorful decor. It is described as bright, inviting, peaceful, and well-decorated, with comfortable seating suitable for hanging out, studying, or working. The location in a small Chinatown alley adds to its charm.

Cleanliness

Multiple reviewers emphasize that the shop is very clean, well-kept, tidy, and hygienic. The dining area and seating are organized and maintained with care.

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Unique Elements

The shop plays soothing Li Ziqi videos on repeat, adding to the tranquil ambiance. The menu offers a wide variety of flavors and add-ins such as popping bubbles, chopped fruit, and various toppings. Control over sweetness and ice levels is a distinctive feature, as is the availability of dairy-free options and specialty drinks. The location in a quiet alley near notable Chinatown landmarks also stands out.

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Service

The staff is frequently described as very friendly, helpful, and eager to assist customers in choosing or customizing drinks. Service is quick, efficient, and accommodating, with some reviewers noting the kindness of the front staff and their willingness to make personalized recommendations.

Store Information

Address
22 Ross Alley, San Francisco, CA 94108
Hours
Monday 10AM-6
Tuesday 10AM-6
Delivery
Takeout
Dine-in

Highlights

Great tea selection