Randy S.
Yelp
Grant Avenue is more of a tourist corridor in San Francisco's Chinatown. The residents and locals do most of their shopping one street uphill in Stockton, where there is a transit line, or on the hilly intersecting side streets.
I was surprised to walk by this cheerful bright stand and find out it is part of Brandon Jew's energetic revitalization of his past childhood haunts - the Mister Jiu's Cookbook on the pastry box gave it away.
The menu has a well made latte using the latest Equator collaboration blend - mine was Year Of The Tiger. There are also a selection of cookies, tart or pie slices, and bao treats from the Grand Opening Bakery pop up by Melissa Chou. You can also get a milk tea or coffee/tea drink, and unopened bottles of beer or wine if you prefer.
Don't try to walk and consume you treats. Go around the corner to cheerfully decorated Waverly Place and plant yourself in one of the green parklets on front of Mister Jiu's and enjoy your bounty.