Ordered a mocha and it tasted like instant hot chocolate. I would not come back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Gerard Honeybees
Kashish is awesome. Very engaging with her customers, multi-tasking, leading her team to create award winning refreshments.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Aura Boba Bottle of the Day
Thai Simmons
Got the horchata for $5, probably the worst I ever had, not just the amount but also the taste. The strongest flavor in this drink is the ice.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Kyndra Holloway
I recently attended the latte art class at Aura Tea and Coffee, and it was an absolute delight! Kashish and Brian are true experts and wonderful hosts.The hour-long class was a whirlwind of knowledge and hands-on experience. From mastering the basics of espresso making to perfecting the art of steaming milk and creating beautiful latte art, every moment was filled with valuable insights.As someone who just acquired their own espresso machine, I couldn't have asked for a better learning experience. Not only did I gain a deeper understanding of coffee making techniques, but I also left with practical tips to elevate my home brewing game.One of the highlights was getting to enjoy several lattes throughout the class, all crafted by our own hands under the guidance of Kashish and Brian. Their passion for coffee is infectious, and they were more than happy to answer any questions we had along the way.Overall, the class offered a perfect blend of education and enjoyment at an affordable price. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to delve deeper into the world of coffee. Thank you, Kashish and Brian, for a fantastic experience!Dietary restrictions: During the latte art class, I appreciated their emphasis on using dairy milk for steaming, but they also provided almond milk for those who prefer it. Kashish's homemade almond milk is a game-changer—it's miles ahead of anything you'd find in stores.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jason
Real good strong coffee and a great place to relax and have lunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leslie Rice
I found out about these great beverages at our farmers market in the Irvington area of Fremont. I ordered the Ube Taro - it was off the charts fantastic. Great, delicious, unique boba too. I will try a different drink each week. Not sugary sweet either. Just plain delicious. I will visit their shop in San Francisco too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Libertino
Many people may not know that Aura offers a latte art class in shop. It's also more affordable than the average latte art class offered in the city!My barista was very experienced and knowledgeable in coffee. In one hour we covered espresso basics, steaming milk, and latte art of course. I was able to make 3 drinks and overall enjoyed the experience!The vibe here is really fun and the boba is high quality. I'll definitely be coming back. Be sure to go out and support if you're in the area!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Aura Boba Bottle of the Day
Virgett Schmitt
Excellent service— boba fantastic!! Beautiful, fun place. The Assistant who helped me was incredible ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Nalini Purkayastha
tried the taro specialty drink with almond milk and it was excellent!!!! Love the flavors and that the almond milk!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Akshay
Tried the Latte class and it was fun! Got to learn about coffee / latte making and the owner is very hospitable and friendly.The overall decor of the cafe is nice as well… a nice little Coffee and Tea hangout right in the middle of downtown. Give it a try.
4.5 Stars I ordered the 4-pack boba bundle on DoorDash. It came in these cute labeled bottles. I was slightly disappointed that it came with two jasmine green teas and two jasmine mango teas instead of 4 different ones, and that it didn't come with at least 1 type of specialty flavor. I guess I can't fault them too much because it does say chef's choice! But, I was pretty excited to try a specialty flavor. The tea itself is pretty good. It is definitely less sweet than standard boba tea, which depending on your preference, could be a good thing! The boba pearls aren't your typical boba - it is more of a crystal, firm, jelly-like boba. Not bad. Bonus points for their delicious, keto chocolate chip cookie. I do love the concept, and there is no place in SF that does this. In a time of overly sugar, heavy boba drinks that feel like a meal or send you to the toilet afterwards, it's nice to have a change. I look forward to trying their other drinks when I am around the area.
Christopher McMillan
I saw a sign advertising a sugar-free oreo-milkshake-flavored boba drink and couldn’t resist. The staff was super friendly and the drink was delicious. I have no idea how this thing was low-calorie, but I’m impressed. It was also vegan and keto, which I don’t personally care about but is even more impressive. What is even in this thing? Nothing but flavor, apparently!The keto jelly boba is like firm little balls of Jello. Less chewy than regular boba but still good.
Ankur Dudeja
In all my years of dining in SF, this has been my absolute worst experience so far. Never imagined a cafe to possibly have such terrible service and this rude an owner! Absolutely never coming here again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
di shiuan
I took tiramisu hot coffee, never had this kind of drink in life before, interesting and worth to buy it. The special citron ? acid taste with creamy flavor almost Irish-up this coffee. What suprised me is 0 alcohol in it. The owner is just genius.Taiwanese &French foody recommend! Bubble tea also worth to try out. Not too sweet. Less burden for health ?As a Taiwanese French food seeker, I found that this tiramisu coffee tastes like wine, which may come from the combined taste of fruit acid and cream. I think it’s time to upgrade to Irish coffee. It’s worth investing in this cup:)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Khuong N.
Cute little spot. A short list of items on the menu. Tried the cinnamunch and it was pretty good. Tasted like horchata. Some of the drinks weren't available for order. The worker was friendly, I don't want to mess up on the spelling of her named, I tried looking at the receipt but there's no name. she was very helpful with providing us information about the store and menu.
Ordered a mocha and it tasted like instant hot chocolate. I would not come back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Kashish is awesome. Very engaging with her customers, multi-tasking, leading her team to create award winning refreshments.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Aura Boba Bottle of the Day
Got the horchata for $5, probably the worst I ever had, not just the amount but also the taste. The strongest flavor in this drink is the ice.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
I recently attended the latte art class at Aura Tea and Coffee, and it was an absolute delight! Kashish and Brian are true experts and wonderful hosts.The hour-long class was a whirlwind of knowledge and hands-on experience. From mastering the basics of espresso making to perfecting the art of steaming milk and creating beautiful latte art, every moment was filled with valuable insights.As someone who just acquired their own espresso machine, I couldn't have asked for a better learning experience. Not only did I gain a deeper understanding of coffee making techniques, but I also left with practical tips to elevate my home brewing game.One of the highlights was getting to enjoy several lattes throughout the class, all crafted by our own hands under the guidance of Kashish and Brian. Their passion for coffee is infectious, and they were more than happy to answer any questions we had along the way.Overall, the class offered a perfect blend of education and enjoyment at an affordable price. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to delve deeper into the world of coffee. Thank you, Kashish and Brian, for a fantastic experience!Dietary restrictions: During the latte art class, I appreciated their emphasis on using dairy milk for steaming, but they also provided almond milk for those who prefer it. Kashish's homemade almond milk is a game-changer—it's miles ahead of anything you'd find in stores.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Real good strong coffee and a great place to relax and have lunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I found out about these great beverages at our farmers market in the Irvington area of Fremont. I ordered the Ube Taro - it was off the charts fantastic. Great, delicious, unique boba too. I will try a different drink each week. Not sugary sweet either. Just plain delicious. I will visit their shop in San Francisco too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Many people may not know that Aura offers a latte art class in shop. It's also more affordable than the average latte art class offered in the city!My barista was very experienced and knowledgeable in coffee. In one hour we covered espresso basics, steaming milk, and latte art of course. I was able to make 3 drinks and overall enjoyed the experience!The vibe here is really fun and the boba is high quality. I'll definitely be coming back. Be sure to go out and support if you're in the area!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Aura Boba Bottle of the Day
Excellent service— boba fantastic!! Beautiful, fun place. The Assistant who helped me was incredible ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
tried the taro specialty drink with almond milk and it was excellent!!!! Love the flavors and that the almond milk!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tried the Latte class and it was fun! Got to learn about coffee / latte making and the owner is very hospitable and friendly.The overall decor of the cafe is nice as well… a nice little Coffee and Tea hangout right in the middle of downtown. Give it a try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
4.5 Stars I ordered the 4-pack boba bundle on DoorDash. It came in these cute labeled bottles. I was slightly disappointed that it came with two jasmine green teas and two jasmine mango teas instead of 4 different ones, and that it didn't come with at least 1 type of specialty flavor. I guess I can't fault them too much because it does say chef's choice! But, I was pretty excited to try a specialty flavor. The tea itself is pretty good. It is definitely less sweet than standard boba tea, which depending on your preference, could be a good thing! The boba pearls aren't your typical boba - it is more of a crystal, firm, jelly-like boba. Not bad. Bonus points for their delicious, keto chocolate chip cookie. I do love the concept, and there is no place in SF that does this. In a time of overly sugar, heavy boba drinks that feel like a meal or send you to the toilet afterwards, it's nice to have a change. I look forward to trying their other drinks when I am around the area.
I saw a sign advertising a sugar-free oreo-milkshake-flavored boba drink and couldn’t resist. The staff was super friendly and the drink was delicious. I have no idea how this thing was low-calorie, but I’m impressed. It was also vegan and keto, which I don’t personally care about but is even more impressive. What is even in this thing? Nothing but flavor, apparently!The keto jelly boba is like firm little balls of Jello. Less chewy than regular boba but still good.
In all my years of dining in SF, this has been my absolute worst experience so far. Never imagined a cafe to possibly have such terrible service and this rude an owner! Absolutely never coming here again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I took tiramisu hot coffee, never had this kind of drink in life before, interesting and worth to buy it. The special citron ? acid taste with creamy flavor almost Irish-up this coffee. What suprised me is 0 alcohol in it. The owner is just genius.Taiwanese &French foody recommend! Bubble tea also worth to try out. Not too sweet. Less burden for health ?As a Taiwanese French food seeker, I found that this tiramisu coffee tastes like wine, which may come from the combined taste of fruit acid and cream. I think it’s time to upgrade to Irish coffee. It’s worth investing in this cup:)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cute little spot. A short list of items on the menu. Tried the cinnamunch and it was pretty good. Tasted like horchata. Some of the drinks weren't available for order. The worker was friendly, I don't want to mess up on the spelling of her named, I tried looking at the receipt but there's no name. she was very helpful with providing us information about the store and menu.