Samovar Tea Lounge

Samovar Tea Lounge Reviews

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• Good chai, really rude servers who don't care that you're interested in the nuances of their chai-making. Buy some bagged chai and make it at home in peace.

  by Mitra Salasel

  
  

• Very cool... Worth checking out.

  by Ben J

  
  

• Tasty chai, but note that this is the limited Tea Bar, not the full Tea Lounge. It's small without a lot of seating or full tea service.

  by Amy Beth Nolte

  
  

• Why is the staff so standoffish?

  by Melon L.

  
  

• Decent tea, but skip the HK style milk tea, it's pretty garbage for $5.

  by Dallas Kwok

  
  

• Zen out with a match latte 🍵

  by Jordan M.

  
  

• Chai. A decent drink to kill time, but of course it's not authentic Indian chai.

  by Nishant A

  
  

• seasonal Dandelion spice tea 👌🏻

  by Debs T

  
  

• Great foods too

  by Gayle c

  
  

• Masala chai is great but don't miss out on the matcha shake! It is seriously sooo good, and especially refreshing when the weather is hot.

  by Trucy P.

  
  

• hipster tea place

  by electrobabe B

  
  

• Get the masala chai. Some of the best around.

  by JS1

  
  

• Sleek surroundings with high tech tea preparation produces a matcha shot, matcha cortado (a shot plus steamed milk), matcha latte, and a sweet matcha latte served hot or iced at Samovar Mission.

  by Eater

  
  

• Absolutely love the masala chai

  by Elizabeth B.

  
  

• Tea is quite good. Small place but an awesome parklet outside

  by Mark J

  
  

• Amazing Chai!!!! ❤️

  by Cin T

  
  

• Loved the turmeric tea! Cafe smelled heavenly.

  by Jeanmarie S

  
  

• They sell loose leaf teas, but they're like $14 for a few ounces.

  by Anton S.

  
  

• Lovely tea lounge, with a pleasant vibe and a good selection of leaves.

  by Wilson J

  
  

• Great chai

  by Oded L

  
  

• Masala chai, for sure.

  by Mikahla Vicino

  
  

• Not much seating space however offering extensive tea selection. The coconut toast is sumptuous

  by Ronald d.

  
  

• Bathroom code is 60506 as of Sep '16

  by Thomas B.

  
  

• Chai fantastic here. It also happens to be very very hot

  by Geordie E.

  
  

• If you wouldn't think to eat here, think again. Small, healthy dishes perfect for a quick lunch. My favorite is the warm greens with brown rice, sesame, yeast and avocado.

  by Heather J

  
  

• Turmeric spice tea & food jars!!👍🏻

  by Charlotte C

  
  

• Jar plus avocado

  by Trevor D

  
  

• this one is pretty

  by Mo K.

  
  

• Mochi cakes!

  by Peiying Wen

  
  

• The chai and matcha lattes are amazing

  by Kartik Sathappan

  
  

• I'm more of a coffee person but this tea bar is so delicious and cool that I make an exception

  by Rob D

  
  

• I love their sandwiches!

  by Elad S

  
  

• Best masala chai in SF.

  by Sarah

  
  

• An Iced Matcha + Egg Jar leaves you feeling clean and healthy and full of goodness. 👍🏻

  by Danielle Davis

  
  

• Not a great fan of their food outlets (overrated), but the Masala Chai here is outrageously stunning and the Pumpkin Cake is like a sweet orgasm of yumminess!

  by Steven K

  
  

• Chai & mochi green tea cake

  by Laurea d.

  
  

• Chai has a lot of caffeine.

  by Lindsay P.

  
  

• Macha shakes are my favorite

  by Henri Liriani

  
  

• Interesting place, great selection of teas, delicious food, which is prepared in front of you, but there are no tables.

  by Lyubava K

  
  

• Avocado toast!

  by c0uP

  
  

• The vegan chai is amazing.

  by Darby Kim J

  
  

• The white truffle sous vide egg with a whole avocado and toast is a perfect breakfast. Act fast though since the kitchen closes at 5pm.

  by Kidhack

  
  

• Their chai is delicious!

  by Rohini J.

  
  

• The masala chai is at just the right spiciness!

  by Sharon T.

  
  

• Decaf rooibos chai was flavorless and boring. Just tasted like steamed milk.

  by Alissa J

  
  

• Egg dish in a jar hits the spot and makes for a healthy breakfast. Avocado toast is also great!

  by Hanah S

  
  

• Masala chai!

  by Silvia N

  
  

• Airy, off-white space with great teas and goodies. Try the turmeric milk chai or the roiboos blend created for the Dalai Lama with a homemade green tea mochi cake.

  by Camila V

  
  

• very small, not a hangout spot

  by Kaitlyn M

  
  

• Make sure you go to this exact location, the other ones are fancier and have more options but pale in comparison.

  by Kartik Sathappan

  
  

• Great chai!

  by Eric T

  
  

• Oh, so awesome. You have to see it to believe it. One of the coolest tea bars I've ever seen. Congratulations Samovar for taking things to another level.

  by S C

  
  

• Make sure you go to this specific Samovar tea lounge! It's tiny but I prefer it to the other locations. The iced matcha latte here is too good- it's one of the most refreshing beverages I've ever had!

  by Kartik Sathappan

  
  

• Try the vegan Chai!

  by Maurice A

  
  

• Masala chai

  by Pavan Rachakonda

  
  

• Best almond chai you can find. A great place to get tea to go.

  by William C

  
  

• Turmeric tea.

  by Abbott Paul F

  
  

• Masala chai is great! Love the copper pots they brew it in

  by Kathrine Z.

  
  

• Amazing almond milk chai!!! 😍. Seriously, best chai in SF.

  by Cait M

  
  

• The almond milk fits in to the chai taste nicely without overpowering like it does in a latte. Grab a chai and relax !! Awesome place.

  by The Mini John V

  
  

• Steampunk teas. Love masala chai, turmeric spice, but go for your own flavor. Try dandelion detox while it lasts, its cacao husk flavor may surprise you :)

  by Moon J

  
  

• Their chai or iced black tea are the best.

  by Raquel Munoz

  
  

• The Masal Chi

  by Abbott Paul F

  
  

• nothing more satisfying than a Rosie Palmer on a rare warm day. only samovar with the vegan chai!

  by tina huang

  
  

• Green ecstasy is so smooth. Sit on steps and read.

  by Bommy Cha

  
  

• Absolutely in love with Ryokucha green tea 🍵

  by Kim P.

  
  

• Don't let the overwhelming smell of chai distract you from the rest of the menu. Everything is good.

  by Mark K.

  
  

• Comtemporary setting in Mission serving awesome teas including Masala Chai. Try Maiden's Ecstasy.

  by Ashok L.

  
  

• The chai tea is incredibly satisfying

  by Daniel M.

  
  

• Get the masala chai with almond milk. The almond milk fits in to the chai taste nicely without overpowering like it does in a latte.

  by Roshan V.

  
  

• If you want chai, this is the spot.

  by Nate Tarrh

  
  

• Come for the chai and read for a while.

  by Justin S.

  
  

• Come during the evening and they'll offer you a free pastry.

  by Jonathan Eatherly

  
  

• Tea lover heaven

  by Amanda C.

  
  

• Expensive and not much seating but beautiful teas

  by Clare

  
  

• Great design and their matcha genmaicha is just perfect

  by Caroline F.

  
  

• They have Vegan Chai tea! Other locations do not.

  by Diana J

  
  

• Tea 2.0. Awesome

  by Andrey Klen

  
  

• Masala chai

  by Asya Varetsa

  
  

• The Vegan Chai Tea is amazing.

  by Carlos Eduardo

  
  

• The vegan chai is amazing. Try all their brews with the little cups they have out on the counter.

  by Caterina

  
  

• Vegan chai

  by Caterina

  
  

• Matcha shake, perfection.

  by Ashley M.

  
  

• This place smells amazing and has awesome pastries!

  by Christine M.

  
  

• don't be a dummy; get the Rosie Palmer

  by Chelsea H.

  
  

• I can't get enough of the Rosie Palmer; iced tea that's flavorful but not too sweet.

  by Kaitlin Y.

  
  

• Japanese tea service was very good. I also love the Rosie Palmer tea which is only available at the tea bar (they also have baked goods) on Valencia. Sick decor and tea steepers at the bar!

  by Ashley Yue

  
  

• Chai Masala

  by Gustav V

  
  

• Enjoy their iced Rosie palmer during the SF summertime

  by Agatha Y.

  
  

• Green Tea Ecstasy is a beautiful blend of sencha and matcha 🍵

  by Ansell T.

  
  

• Green tea is fantastic and the chai smells amazing! The bench inside is great for enjoying your drink and chatting with a friend.

  by James G.

  
  

• Nice addition to the mission. Great teas!

  by Kelly Wong

  
  

• The Rosie Palmer is a delicate delicious delight.

  by Mamie R.

  
  

• Really good tea. Seating isn't very well thought out though. Impossible to fully face your companion.

  by Rob M.

  
  

• The Rosy Palmer is addictive.

  by Carlo S.

  
  

• Visually stunning place that unfortunately only serves teas.

  by Tom C.

  
  

• Check out the bathroom ceiling. Really. It's not what you'd expect from a tea lounge. Also, the Rosie Palmer is a delicate and delicious way to cool off.

  by Angie H.

  
  

• Relax here with the potent green tea or the refreshingly sweet Rosie Palmer.

  by Danny Yu

  
  

• Rosie Palmer is a delightful treat for summer. Pair it with a scone and some butter!

  by Liang S.

  
  

• The Iced Green Ecstasy is off the hook!

  by Holger L.

  
  

• Pay with bitcoin

  by Ross H.

  
  

• Rosie palmer. Try it

  by Sean R.

  
  

• There's a shiny new Samovar in town, and this one's a lot different from the tea spot's 3 other locations. This spot is all about convenience, with ready-brewed cups available to go.

  by Staff Picks

  
  

• The chai is spicy enough to satisfy even me, and mild enough to be marketable to other people :) Sweeteners on the table, folks. Now if only they had chai made with decaf black tea!

  by Loquacious me

  
  

• Cool machines, amazing decor, and epic teas. Visit the restroom and try out the wicked hand dryer. Delicious vegan chai!

  by Vincent T.

  
  

• Just a smaller selection of tea and scones, no lounge. Great to go!

  by Kyle M.