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Samovar Tea Bar
(Now Closed)Tea Room$$$$
Mission District, San Francisco
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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.
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!
Staff PicksJune 27, 2014There'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. Read more
Dunia TabibMarch 26, 2019The Masala Chai is great and so is their avocado toast! I just wish they used Organic milk snd they had a changing table :-)
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.
Their chai is superb-I prefer the whole milk version. I also love the food-my only quibble with the place is that it is so tiny that it’s hard to do anything with a group larger than about 3-4.
The Mini JohnMay 22, 2015The almond milk fits in to the chai taste nicely without overpowering like it does in a latte. Grab a chai and relax !! Awesome place.
Kartik SathappanAugust 12, 2015Make 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!
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.
Leering marsupialJune 15, 2014The 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!
Cool machines, amazing decor, and epic teas. Visit the restroom and try out the wicked hand dryer. Delicious vegan chai!
Rheya ShanoMarch 29, 2019The white truffle egg toast and the salmon and egg bowl were both delicious. The mainichi (every day) matcha and the matcha latte were great as well.
Green tea is fantastic and the chai smells amazing! The bench inside is great for enjoying your drink and chatting with a friend.
- Moon LimbMay 16, 2015Steampunk 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 :)
Lyubava KolernikovaApril 1, 2016Interesting place, great selection of teas, delicious food, which is prepared in front of you, but there are no tables.
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.
Egg dish in a jar hits the spot and makes for a healthy breakfast. Avocado toast is also great!
Mark KupasrimonkolMarch 9, 2015Don't let the overwhelming smell of chai distract you from the rest of the menu. Everything is good.
.:. sAugust 13, 2015Oh, 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.
Angie HJuly 27, 2014Check 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.
Mitra SalaselSeptember 14, 2017Good 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.
The vegan chai is amazing. Try all their brews with the little cups they have out on the counter.
Rosie Palmer is a delightful treat for summer. Pair it with a scone and some butter!
Amy Beth NolteSeptember 5, 2017Tasty 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.
An Iced Matcha + Egg Jar leaves you feeling clean and healthy and full of goodness. 👍🏻
Steven HMay 11, 2016Not 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!
Ashok LalwaniMarch 3, 2015Comtemporary setting in Mission serving awesome teas including Masala Chai. Try Maiden's Ecstasy.
Rob AtkinsonJune 30, 2016I'm more of a coffee person but this tea bar is so delicious and cool that I make an exception
Emily LJuly 2, 2019That chai is no lie. Rhyme intended. I liked it so much, I’m still thinking about it, 3 weeks later.
Everything’s good, but the chai that’s simmering in big copper pots on the counter is 👌
Wilson Favre-DelerueDecember 22, 2016Lovely tea lounge, with a pleasant vibe and a good selection of leaves.
- Kartik SathappanAugust 19, 2015Make sure you go to this exact location, the other ones are fancier and have more options but pale in comparison.
Rob ModzelewskiAugust 8, 2014Really good tea. Seating isn't very well thought out though. Impossible to fully face your companion.
tina huangApril 12, 2015nothing more satisfying than a Rosie Palmer on a rare warm day. only samovar with the vegan chai!
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- Mon–Sun
- 7:00 AM–8:00 PM
(415) 553-6887
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