730 Howard StYerba Buena Gardens - Upper Terrace (between 3rd St & 4th St)
San Francisco, CA 94103
Mon-Wed, Sun 10 am - 8 pm
Thu-Sat 10 am - 9 pm
Yes
Garage, Street
I've tried brunch here and it's wonderful. The wild mushroom and gruyere sandwich is amazing. I recommend sharing with a friend as the portions are generous. I love the location, the atmosphere, the staff, and most importantly the teas. They have an awesome collection of teas that are truly unique and exotic in all categories, whether it is, white, green, black, or herbal. Although their food is not top-notch, some of them are quite good and they go fairly well with the teas. This makes Samovar Tea Lounge a wonderful place for Saturday or Sunday afternoons for lunch. The place does get packed quite easily, so please be sure to avoid the 12-1pm hours. They do have tables outside as well, so it's perfect to go on a sunny day. As long as you are dressed warm enough, it's not bad at all to sit outside.
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Samovar Tea Lounge is not exactly the best place to get your studies done during the busy 12-4pm hours. But, when I want to get some serious reading done, I plug in a ear plug, drink a few cups of Ocean of Wisdom, and start reading. 20-30 minutes into the reading, my mind clears, and I become extremely focused to the point where I no longer become conscious of the people around me. I find this tea to be particularly interesting. I don't know if I am the only one who has felt it this way, or if this is the only tea with such effects. I am still trying to figure that out.
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Samovar has a great collection of teas. Although it might appear pricey to some, think of this as a genuine delicacy, with unusually amazing health benefits. This is not the average Tazo tea bag we are talking about. Once you get into it, you will not, for a moment, think that these teas are overpriced. When you get to the Samovar Tea Lounge here, you'll also think that it's well worth the bucks, because there is no better place with the atmosphere that Samovar provides.
wow sounds like I need to widen my variety on foods because this is a hidden pleasure I must check into..thanks
ReplyDeleteWow did you take these photos? The food looks very appealing. I LOVE tea and the way that you described it makes me want to drink tea right now. I like how you give a detailed description of the place, as well as some thoughtful intake. I also like that you are honest, and mention that it may be pricey for some. You are giving positive and negative factors which is a plus. Thank you for the advice and I think I might try it!
ReplyDeleteI love drinking tea and reading your article makes me want to go get some tea. I never went to that place before. I like when you describe about the tea giving you extra energy and making you focus more on work. I had good tea before I know what you are talking about some tea just makes people more alert and have more energy. I don’t drink coffee so tea for me is a great alternative I will defiantly try to go to the tea shop. Thanks for the information.
ReplyDeleteWOW! that food looks amazing! I've never heard of this place, but I'm always looking for new restaurants and destinations to check out. I've always been more of a coffee drinker/cafe-goer, especially when studying (textbooks tend to put me to sleep). Since I won't have anymore homework soon, I'm thinking a cup of tea and a new book sounds like a good plan! Maybe throw in a snack, too! Thanks for the tip!
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