Urban Ritual

Bubble tea store · San Mateo

Urban Ritual

Bubble tea store · San Mateo

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140 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94401

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Unique boba shop featuring crème brûlée milk tea & matcha toffee  

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The Best Boba Shops in Cupertino, San Jose, and the South Bay | Eater SF

"Urban Ritual made its way south after its original SF location drew large crowds from all over the Bay. Not only can visitors create their own drinks with selections of base teas, milk options, sweetness levels, and toppings, but the specialty drinks push the boundaries of what a boba drink can be. The Crème Brûlée drink embraces Urban Ritual’s creative approach: After Crème Brûlée is baked via traditional techniques, it’s then infused into a classic milk drink with honey boba and torched raw sugar — which creates a unique mix of velvety and crumbly textures." - Cathy Park

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Theo Wiggin

Google
Really good boba, nice squishy texture. The inside is pretty cute but small. The drinks weren't absolutely insanely delicious, but they were quite expensive. Overall it was good, but pricey!

Sasha Kuhne

Google
I've come here a couple of times and the drinks are always really good! Their fruit drinks are great for a warm summer day and their boba milk tea is always a solid choice. Only weird thing was this creature that kept moving my drink when it thought I wasn't looking.

Gary Ogasawara

Google
The boba here is well made with good flavor and chewy texture. And there tea is also good with strong taste and aroma. I like the basic milk tea with 10% sugar.

Aminya Victoria Milaniya

Google
Ordered the milk tea and matcha without toffee (to make it vegan) and oat milk which came out very fast! The milk tea tastes a bit more bitter than preferred. The matcha tasted nice but it had more water mixed than I would prefer but still tasted good.

M H

Google
Had taro and coconut drink from this shop for the first time. Very impressed by the high quality of the ingredients and taste that's not too sweet. Excellent and will revisit 👍

Jeremy Ondo

Google
By FAR the best bubble tea (and related drinks) in San Mateo. I found this place because I was walking by one afternoon and it smelled heavenly so I wandered in to find them making their own boba from scratch. I can’t stop coming back now. It’s much more low-key than some of the flashier boba shops in the area, and they have seating which is great if you want to sit and drink your ambrosia. My favourites: the Ube and the Black Sesame. Everything is good but those are the two drinks that I dream about.

Julie Taeko

Google
Enjoyed trying this new place in San Mateo, and apparently the matcha toffee is quite popular but I ended up trying the special house milk tea with oat milk. It’s pretty good. Tastes like Thai iced tea. I’ll have to try the most popular flavor next time.

David Nguyen

Google
This boba tea place is one of the many tea places that our team rotate weekly at work, such as today. I've also been here several times with my family when we're in the area. They have very creative and great boba tea drinks, ie, creme brulee (with and without the tea), matcha toffee, guava pastelitos, etc. I had their Jasmine milk tea w/boba this time. It definitely satisfied my taste buds, well balanced with milk and tea, and the boba was just right. I've tried their 3 locations but only the SF once a long time ago. Between the SJ and here, this location is better. This would be my top 5 boba tea places.
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Lee D.

Yelp
Quality/Quantity - My daughter's favorite boba place. We go OUT of our way to visit all your locations. Today we got the following: 2 Jasmine Milk Tea Hong Kong Milk Tea Again, my daughter's favorite, so all good. Atmosphere - Small to-go only business. Limited street parking. We walked over after dinner. Open 7 days a week from 11am to 10pm or 11pm. Service - Self service kiosk. Counter service. Price - $22 for 3 drinks. The going rate these days. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2018 and with your 3 locations. We are regular customers at all 3 locations.
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Lynn W.

Yelp
Black sesame was extremely THICK! I could not drink it! My solution was let it sit in refrigerator and successfully drink the beverage many hours later. Not fun, felt like I may have choked. Mango sticky rice was very watery. Service was professional. Cozy seating area.
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Ines F.

Yelp
All I can say is the crème brûlée is amazing! The little pieces of torched sugar combined with the crème brûlée and the boba are so satisfying after a nice dinner. We actually went to Urban Ritual for dessert. My husband got the matcha toffee boba--again. He's not very adventurous, so I chose for him (lol), and once again, he was not disappointed. There's always a line, so if you can, order ahead. Seating inside is very limited, so we decided to sit outdoors in one of the patio areas. This location is on a closed-off street, which makes it really nice to enjoy outside
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Bevan C.

Yelp
I've heard lots of great things about the place, and glad I checked it out! Lots of unique combinations to choose from. I went with the Matcha Toffee, Fifty Sweet, Lite Ice, with Honey Boba and Oat Milk. This drink is phenomenal! Love the strength of the matcha, and pairs really well with the toffee bits. It creates a nice crunch in the tea, like cereal. The boba was cooked perfectly, and had a strong honey flavor. Also, perfect amount of sweetness and creaminess. I love this place, and will be back soon! 10/10
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Lanya L.

Yelp
I got the black sesame rice ball, perfect pear, white grape yuzu, and chrysanthemum tea. The black sesame was a 4/10 The mochi was really good, but the drink itself was very watery. The chrysanthemum was very strong, so would only recommend if you really like flowery drinks. The perfect pear was great, really just tasted like if you juiced a pear! Very refreshing! The white grape yuzu was very disappointing and had pieces of yuzu in it which I didn't love. The flavor also was not great.
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Mike L.

Yelp
For a while there, I used to hear my friends talk about Urban Ritual in SF more than a little fondly. Despite all of that praise, though, I have to admit that I never managed to make my way to their location to try them. So, of course it makes perfect sense that my first time trying them (as well as the next two...) happened to come at this location in San Mateo instead! What can I say? I guess my boba-crazed friend was right whenever she would say that the mood for boba and milk tea always hits harder when we're not in The City. Like nearly every other milk tea shop in the neighborhood, Urban Ritual is fairly small in stature (although, they they manage to squeeze in a few tables). Yet, unlike so many of their nearby competitors, the menu here is legitimately one of the most unique I've seen. Even Teaspoon, which is a (past) favorite that has a for more interesting menu than the likes of TP Tea, can't compare. At a glance, the collection of drinks here may not seem very extensive, but there's a good amount of creations to choose from that all sound terrific. They also have the option for you to create/customize your own "basic" milk tea, but it'd be a shame not to try something different, like their Black Sesame Rice Ball, Matcha Toffee, Mango Sticky Rice, or Strawberry Pandan Corn Milk! -- BLACK SESAME RICE BALL - Drinkable Mochi, Black Sesame, Rice Milk...$6.50 All of their drinks looked great, but this one stood out the most! The "drinkable mochi" is exactly - almost like a gooey pudding, but gloppy and with a slight chew. It also served as a nice contrast against the black sesame and rice milk, which wasn't exactly creamy, but had a nice thickness and nuttiness to it. -- MATCHA TOFFEE - Matcha Green Tea with Classic Milk and Bite-Sized House Made Toffee Brittle...$6.75 While I liked all three of the drinks that I tried, this just might have been my favorite. It wasn't intensely sweet like I had feared it would be (save for the sips with a bunch of the brittle) yet there was still enough buttery sweetness to add a richness to the otherwise classic sort of matcha latte flavor. -- RICE RICE BABY - Genmaicha Green Tea with Rice Milk Topped with Toasted Rice...$6.50 I wasn't sure what to expect with this one, but it was pretty solid! Not only did the toasted rice add a nice crunch, but it also reinforced the roasted element in the tea's flavor, too. As for the green tea and rice milk, it was something akin to a matcha latte, but not as sweet nor with as much body. Inevitably, at some point, another new, shiny sort of boba shop will open up and join the many existing options around 3rd Ave. However, unless they find a way to improve on what Urban Ritual does and/or offer something similar, but better, I can't imagine this place not ranking among my absolute favorites anywhere. That is, unless the one in SF turns out to be better!
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Annie Y.

Yelp
There is only street parking. They have kiosks to order your drinks. I ordered the Mango Sticky Rice and it was okay. The drink was a bit bland to me, nothing special. I wouldn't get this drink again though. But I'd try other drinks. Recommendation(s): - None Service: 5/5 Tip(s): - No restrooms available - Kiosks to self-order - Accept Apple Pay - Indoor seating available - Street parking
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Irene C.

Yelp
One of my favorite boba shops - I think the boba at the Hayes Valley location is cooked a little more consistently, but the drinks here are still great and I love stopping by when I'm in the area. My favorite is the creme brulee, the milk and pudding and boba pair well together, and I love the little pieces of torched sugar. The strawberry milk bar is also good, but it was a bit watered down the most recent time I got it here - hoping it was just a fluke though. Urban Ritual is super conveniently located on the same street as a bunch of other restaurants in San Mateo so I usually stop by after lunch or dinner. The staff is always friendly and helpful, and will offer recommendations if it's your first time.
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Jasmin C.

Yelp
My favorite boba place messed up my order :( I ordered a crème brûlée milk tea, sub regular milk for soy milk for extra fee, and they didn't add any milk or soy milk at all. It was just a crème brûlée tea, not milk tea. Tea was very bitter and watery. Toasted sugar bits were also burnt and bitter. Crème brûlée itself and boba was very soft and chewy.
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Karen C.

Yelp
Urban Ritual is one of my fave spots in SF and their quality holds up at their San Mateo location as well! I love trying their seasonal drinks - this time it's a strawberry pandan corn milk - and highly recommend their matcha. The drinks always come out quickly and there are two tablets for people to place their orders. All of the staff seem busy making drinks so there wasn't someone at the register, although you can see all of them working behidn the counter so I'm sure they'd be able to answer questions. I do wish this location were cleaner. The tablets have always felt grimy when I've used them and there isn't a great place to wait for your drink to come out. There's a narrow hallway in front of the counter but it gets crowded quickly. There are seats inside, but I recommend taking your drink to go anyway for these reasons. Overall, love the drinks!
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Li Y.

Yelp
Have come to know Urban Ritual, first in the Hayes in San Francisco. Am beyond thrilled to find them closer to me in downtown San Mateo. Love that when one asks for less sweet the drink is... less sweet. In fact, even the fully sweetened drinks tend to be less sweet than other places. Love the ease of ordering at self ordering station and how easy it is to navigate the system. Love love the Asian inspired selections as well as the milk alternative and add-on choices. Parking is a slight issue as only street metered parking or in the Caltrain station or other parking lots. I hate to pay for parking when just jumping out to get a drink. Best to take a friend to jump out while driver waits on the car. Otherwise, street metered parking easily found. And I think the last time I only paid... 75 cents to park? Will I be back? You bet your matcha I will!
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Kim l.

Yelp
Wanted to try the strawberry pandan corn milk but they couldn't adjust sweetness for thar drink. Ended up getting the perfect pear. I got it less sweet and turned out to be pretty bland. Hubby's milk tea was ok and just lukewarm instead of hot.
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Priscilla W.

Yelp
Urban Ritual has good milk teas, refreshing and not too sweet at the 50% sugar level. Order via tablet and pickup drinks from the counter. The service is quick and friendly, where they actually greet you. Cute cups with play on words such as "I knew you were the perfect matcha all oolong". Ambiance is ok with a few tables, but really more or a grab and go place. Definitely part of my regular drink shops in San Mateo area.
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Kimberly N.

Yelp
I would say this place is more like a dessert shop than boba shop simply because all of their signature drinks are extremely sweet. The crème brûlée has always been my favorite however I tried a new drink yesterday. It's a strawberry pandan corn milk (oat milk) and it was delicious. This place doesn't do any adjustments to menu items, but they have great options available. Service was friendly and they have a bunch of small tables and seating inside.
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Anna T.

Yelp
Drink 5/5 My go-to place when I'm craving crème brûlée boba! The drink comes with real crème brûlée and torched sugar so you get the perfect sip. The white grape oolong was very refreshing. I have heard that the sj location doesn't make their drinks as good, but the San Mateo location does not disappoint! Service 5/5 There are two self ordering kiosks inside the store and also their online ordering system for ordering ahead. Drinks come out in a timely manner and the tables are kept clean. Ambiance 5/5 Nothing to complain about, although the store isn't very big, there are at least 4 tables for people to sit down and enjoy.
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Alyssa C.

Yelp
We ordered a matcha latte (7/10), strawberry milk bar (7/10), matcha toffee (7.5/10) and a creme brûlée drink (2/10). The service was not anything special but they did offer a bag which was nice. The ambiance was smaller and darker than expected. It's a narrow space. I'm making this review in hopes that there would be a warning that the pieces of sugar in the creme brûlée drink is announced as torched sugar online. Every sip tastes of burnt sugar which ruins the drink, I did not expect a creme brûlée drink to taste bitter.
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Elizabeth L.

Yelp
This Urban Ritual location is in a pretty busy part of downtown San Mateo. Parking is hit or miss here on weeknights and weekends - on my last visit, I had to park a couple of blocks away and walk over. Not much service, ordering is through the kiosk and the employees did not seem like they wanted to be there either just by their demeanor when customers walked in. I actually was at SomiSomi next door and came over while waiting for my order there. I decided to get my usual jasmine milk tea with boba from here. I usually do enjoy my milk tea from here because of the creaminess, but I was met with a cup of bitterness instead, which surprised me (even after mixing it pretty well). Boba texture was a bit melty and on the chewier side, which was a miss for me.
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Adam G.

Yelp
Ube was pretty damn good. Mango sticky rice with the matcha was mid! But it was cool that they were able to make it for us. Not on the menu Pretty small space in side but other than that pretty cool spot.
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Katelyn K.

Yelp
My friends said Urban Ritual is a great choice in this area. We stopped by and ordered a few drinks: Hong kong milk tea Feed me ube Strawberry milk bar They have really interesting names for their drinks! How creative of them. For me, I thought the drinks aren't too sweet. Staffs are friendly and helpful. I'd love to stop by again and try other drinks on the menu.
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Anna A.

Yelp
Urban ritual is one of my top 3 choices for Boba in the bay and is perfect for a sweet treat that's not too sweet! I always order the Creme brûlée Milk Tea with the sugar on the side (boba is included). The milk tea is not sweetened as they acknowledge the add-ins are sweet. I'm not a fan of boba pearls but urban ritual always has the perfect texture and sweetness down. The creme brûlée pudding is silky and melts in your mouth. I always ask for the sugar on the side as I only use a little pinch but it adds the perfect caramel crunch!
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Stephanie L.

Yelp
Service was quick. Seating limited. Strawberry pandan and corn milk boba tasted exactly as described. Crème brûlée milk tea was perfect sweetness (not sickeningly sweet as one may think), with wonderfully creamy pudding and shards of burnt sugar. Very delicious. Only downside is the Boba was a bit on the soft side.
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Desiree Ann Z.

Yelp
If you're someone like me who loves toffee, please try the matcha toffee boba! You get that crunchiness and chewiness in one drink. If I lived closer, I would get it all the time. I'm rating it 3/5 because from my first experience, I got some other drink and it wasn't good. It was so bitter and I ended up just tossing it. I didn't get a pic of the first drink I tried. I wish I remembered what I got, but if it comes back to me, I'll update my review. Another thing, the place was just soo small. We were a group of like 7. We had nowhere to sit and it was raining outside. So some of us were inside and some were outside. I wish it was more spacious so we could hangout there together a bit longer. I'll def come back again soon for more matcha toffee though!
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Carine B.

Yelp
Small little shop that has rotating seasonal drinks as well as some classics. The quality of their drinks is good, but they tend to have very sweet drinks (specials). The staff is friendly, but all of the items are ordered via kiosk. The only reason I knocked it down a star is because I would prefer that option to do customization with the specials.
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Alden C.

Yelp
Urban Ritual is a great boba spot in downtown San Mateo. To me it stands above the rest of the competition with their unique menu. Service is solid too. I've been going to this location throughout the years and my favorite is easily the Creme Brûlée milk especially when I don't want caffeine. I'm also glad they ditched the paper cups because they were just not photogenic and they also would fall apart after having your drink sit for a while. Recently I tried their new seasonal drinks, the Sweater Weather ($5.75). 50 cents more with oatmilk which is a must for my stomach. The Sweater Weather is basically their name for an Hojicha. I don't know why it's called that, but it is good. They also sprinkle some Dattan Sobacha on top which makes a nice texture when you mix your drink. Definitely recommend drinking it as quickly as possible because it does not sit well for long periods of time. This spot will always continue to be one of my main go-to options for boba in the area.
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Whitney L.

Yelp
After dinner, my sister and I wanted something sweet to cap off our meal so we found Urban Ritual on Yelp. The location is great - located on B Street, next to a ton of shops, and the roads were closed off, making it a great place to stroll around. We stopped by for a quick drink and I was so excited to see the unique options on the menu. I ended up getting the strawberry milk bar, which is made with classic milk and their housemade strawberry syrup. It tasted just like a strawberry cream paletas - so refreshing! Can't wait to go back to try out their other drinks, I'm particularly curious about their mango sticky rice drink and their white grape yuzu.
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Allyson L.

Yelp
One of my favorite boba shops in the bay area! I love their creme brulee milk tea. It's so creamy and milky but not too overpowering. The boba texture is just right. Always my go to when I order at Urban Ritual. A must try if you love creme brulee like me. It's also a pretty good size for the drink too.
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Vania B.

Yelp
Don't no why I never ordered the "Feed Me Ube" until now, because wow it is amazing! Normally I don't order ube drinks because they're too sweet, too thick, or both. And I love the matcha toffee here, so that's my go-to. But this drink had great ube flavor without being overly sweet or thick! Also love the creme brulee and taro chunk toppings which make it even more unique and really add to the overall taste and texture profile. Highly recommend this one! As for this location, it has always been small with limited seating. But it's in downtown San Mateo, so you can take a nice stroll around the area as you enjoy your boba! Service is quick here. Now, you order your drink from the kiosk instead of at the register with a cashier.
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Besan Z.

Yelp
My favorite drink is their Hong Kong milk tea. I find it well caffeinated, the tea is very tasty.
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Jennifer C.

Yelp
When I come to downtown San Mateo, I usually like to stop at urban ritual! My favorite is the matcha toffee! The crunch from the toffee adds such a fun texture. I also like that you can actually taste the matcha and it's not overly sweet. We ordered through a kiosk and it came out pretty fast. Limited seating outside, but it's on the closed street with a couple of outdoor tables.
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Sara H.

Yelp
Great place to catchup with friends when you don't wanna spend an arm and leg on dinner in SF. I love the fact that they have a seasonal menu so you never get bored of the same drink. It's also a great place to work if you just need wifi for a couple hours but they don't have a restroom so you probably can't stay for too long. I've tried a few things, some of which are good and some of which are misses. Prices are very reasonable for SF. Drinks I like, including seasonals black sesame rice ball, Rice rice baby, Thai milk tea, Feed me ube, I'm so jelly (black sesame w rice milk and osmanthus tea jelly), Matcha toffee, Hong Kong milk tea, Creme brûlée. Misses: Tofu ha: did not taste like the dessert tbh. Had too much of the ginger, and the type of ginger also tasted different. Mango sticky rice: also didn't taste at all like the dessert. Felt more like sour mango doused with rice milk. Plus, the workers here are really nice. One time I wanted to just have a bit more sugar to add to the drink and they just offered to remake it for me.
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Danae L.

Yelp
No more cute cups! Company decided to take a environmental, friendly approach and use compostable material to serve clients, good for them! I love their jasmine and earl grey, can't go wrong with either choice.
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Gretel Y.

Yelp
Every hot pot meal must be followed by boba! No matter how cold it is. Had dinner at a hot pot restaurant nearby and decided to stop by Urban Ritual for dessert. Urban Ritual's space is small. There's a few tables, but it's really designed for to-go orders. The staff was friendly and helpful. I asked a few questions, and they were patient with me. I ordered the creme brulee milk tea, and my son ordered the Thai tea. Both drinks were great and satisfied our craving. If I get a chance to come back, I would love to try the matcha toffee!
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Hailey L.

Yelp
A TOP BOBA PLACE! Urban ritual is always consistent in their drinks. My go-to is always the Matcha Toffee with boba and slightly less sweet! I always have a hard time pacing myself to not drink it all at once! I also tried my sisters drink, Earl Grey Milk tea with Macadamia nut milk (a cool milk alternative option they have!) and I enjoyed hers too! We order at the kiosk, which is good for my anti-social sister and my indecisive mother, and our drinks came out pretty quick. They also offer to prepare your drink in your reusable cup or their borrow a reusable cup program. Super cool! This store is in the middle of downtown so there's a lot to walk around and look at with your drink! Parking is usually metered unless you come after 6pm or on a Sunday.
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Briana H.

Yelp
Inflation hit and a speciality boba drink is about $8. It's a special treat to enjoy a quality and delicious drink. The matcha toffee with boba and pudding with 0% sweetness is my go-to order. The zero percent level of sugar is perfect because the boba and pudding has sugar in it. It's a nice balance and no flavor is overbearing!
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Anna S.

Yelp
Urban Ritual is one of my favorite boba spots because they have so many fun and unique toppings/drinks. Their boba always tastes fresh, warm, and flavorful compared to other boba spots.
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Carson M.

Yelp
Feed Me Ube: (5/5) Delicious! The ube crème brûlée adds a nice nutty & creamy taste to the overall drink - it has the texture of pudding. I'd say it actually almost tastes like the custard of a Dan tat. The ube is not strong - the crème brûlée overpowers it. However, the still drink tastes good overall and is not too sweet. There are three tables inside along with one extra handicap one.
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Kim Ann T.

Yelp
Flavors and taste profiles are a preference, and I'm not the biggest fan of the flavor combinations they have here. They're doin the most, but with so many boba and milk tea shops with the same drinks, someone's gotta be different and Urban Ritual is that girl. That being said, the honey boba here is cooked to perfection and I wish everywhere else has the same texture. Tea quality is great. The Hong Kong milk tea is simple and delicious. My friends got the matcha toffee which they really enjoyed, but like I said - not for me. Also, cups and straws are compostable.
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Mikayla S.

Yelp
I love that they have the Togo boba pouches so I can take it home and have boba for the next day as well and the drinks are always good!
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Adrienne N.

Yelp
I got the rice rice baby last time I went because i usually like rice tea. It was really good, i love the toasted rice that adds a crunch and gives texture variety to the drink. Unfortunately that drink is seasonal, but I would definitely come back to try their other drinks. My friend got the mango sticky rice which she was raving about and it was good, mango is not my thing but I can see it being good for other people especially if you like mango sago. The service was great. It was in downtown san mateo so parking could be difficult. Inside of the store is also quite small and loud so next time I would probably take it to go. Price is pretty consistent with today's insane prices for boba. I do recommend this place for anyone wanting to try interesting flavors of milk tea instead of the more basic ones
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Eunice T.

Yelp
Urban Ritual is definitely up there whenever I recommend drink places to people. BUT! There are only a couple things that I'd regularly get from here, and that is Matcha Toffee and Feed Me Ube. I took a sip of their coffee option too and it was pretty good. Note: do NOT substitute their milk. Their house milk is what makes their drink taste better than others lol. Tip: feed me ube tastes GREAT w/their boba, but it is definitely a girl dinner. I do love their new environmental friendly cups. It's super cute. I do not like that I can't see my drinks though - the layering of their matcha/milk teas was what drew me to this place in the first place. Also, it's kind of a necessity to have a see through up for the matcha toffee drink. There are ALWAYS leftover toffees on the bottom of my cup. Can't let it go to waste! I used to be mindblown every time I tried their drinks, but the last two times I tried it (after they changed the cups) were just "good". I also do not like their choice of straws. It makes it difficult to drink things that are "stickier", like the creme brûlée. I'd have to remember to bring my own straws every time I come here.
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Angelina Z.

Yelp
There were so many flavors here! I got the black sesame with rice milk and mochi, which was so flavorful and not too sweet! The rice milk was a bit watery, but the mochi added some thickness back to the drink.
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Nicole W.

Yelp
4.5 stars! Parking may be difficult to find since it's either street parking or paid parking structure. The interior of the store is pretty small, so there's limited seating inside and if you're with a big group it can feel very crowded and cramped. Besides those minor critiques, I ordered a hot matcha toffee which was so GOOD!! Definitely hits on a cold night! The toffee bits added a toasty and caramel taste with each sip of the smooth matcha. I will definitely go back to try their other unique flavors like mango sticky rice or ube creme brûlée!
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Christine F.

Yelp
I waited 3 years to try this spot and I am so happy I got to! I was reccomended by feedmeimei and I got the matcha toffee. While the matcha is not on the strong side, I really liked the boba balls and the toffee bits! I know some places don't cook their boba well but this place was a 10/10! I prefer ordering on the kiosk cuz I am definitely on the indecisive side but there's only 2 so be mindful. Indoor seating is back so you can definitely sit inside. My only concern is the shop smells like a stuffy tea smell in a bad way... but other than that, such a solid spot!
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Miki M.

Yelp
My favorite bubble tea spot in The Bay Area so I had to check out their location in San Mateo. Interesting thing about this location is that they are very eco friendly and use all compostable materials when serving their drinks, hence the paper cup, lid, and straw. I commend them for their efforts towards a green planet. We ordered the Matcha Toffee and Mango Sticky Rice. The Matcha Toffee was delicious! I love how perfectly balanced the bitter matcha is with the sweet toffee crunch. The Mango Sticky Rice was great too, it was surprisingly not too sweet even with all the mango in it. I continue to be amazed by the craftsmanship of their drinks here, I have had nothing but great experiences here.
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Jean S.

Yelp
Urban Ritual is a specialty drink/boba shop in San Mateo. I only came across this drink store because I was eating at a noodle shop on the same block and since there was a wait, I spotted this drink store a few businesses down. They have 2 kiosks that you can order at. Although they do offer boba, crystal boba, and other toppings, they don't have typical milk tea...it's more like elevated teas. I ordered the Afternoon Tea ($5.75), which was a limited time drink. The ingredients were Earl grey tea with cacao, golden cane sugar, and half & half. Although I am usually a big fan of Earl grey tea, I was not a fan of Afternoon Tea. It was very disappointing in taste. The worker stated that Afternoon Tea was "hit or miss." I decided to try the Matcha Toffee since that was recommended and one of their popular drinks. The matcha was really good and I really enjoyed the toffee pieces on top! Sometimes it was hard to get the toffee in the straw. The Matcha Toffee was delicious and way better than the Afternoon Tea. Overall, Urban Ritual is a great specialty tea and drinks store in San Mateo. They also have a few locations in the Bay Area, including Burlingame and SF. On the plus side, all of their cups and straws are compostable. Definitely try the matcha toffee!
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Janessa M.

Yelp
I love their creme brûlée drink and their boba is very soft & chewy! I also recommend their mango sticky rice drink if you love mangos, it's not too sweet. I got to try their new seasonal drink called Hotto Chokoreto which is an Asian twist on Mexican hot chocolate. This drink was nothing special, it just tasted like a regular a hot chocolate you can make from a packet. This boba spot is quite small, there's only 2-3 tables inside. They now put their drinks in compostable cups. I do miss the plastic cups since you can see the different layers of the drinks.
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Michelle W.

Yelp
i'm so confused about the hype of Urban Ritual. I tried one of their speciality drinks - Strawberry Pandan Corn Milk and it tasted so blend. I gave another chance by trying their new drinks - Sweather Weather (hojicha drink). as u can see from the photo, it looked horrible but unfortunately it also tasted horrible. i recommend to spend your $7 on something else instead of these bobas.
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Steph D.

Yelp
Incredible boba, customizable and usually ready before your pickup time. There's a few seats but it's so nice to walk around B street that I would just grab your boba and go for a stroll. They do partner with a reusable cup company where you can use a reusable cup and then bring it back for a discount. All their drinks are super tasty and they sometimes have seasonal specials
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Irene L.

Yelp
I got a pretty good mango rice drink with excellent boba. The only thing was the drink was on the sweet side and didn't taste like fresh mangos but they're also not in season. It had a bit of an artificial taste that got watered down as the ice melted. Service was crazy fast and I liked how there were more seating options.