Tea Rex Cafe & Specialty Teas
3438 Mission St, San Francisco, CA
Crema's Take
“This cozy Cortland neighborhood gem expertly straddles the line between coffee haven and tea destination, earning genuine devotion from regulars who rave about the nitrogen cold brew and beautifully crafted matcha alongside stellar pastries like their beloved mochi waffles. The real magic here is the staff—Rogelio, Danny, and the whole crew create a genuinely welcoming atmosphere where recommendations feel personal rather than perfunctory, making Tea Rex the kind of place where you'll find yourself lingering with a book or meeting friends multiple times a week. Whether you're after a thoughtfully made specialty drink, quality tea selection, or light lunch, the immaculate vibes and consistent care shine through in every review.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks, good cold brew. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
This place is my new favorite neighborhood spot. The staff is extremely welcoming and so helpful to provide recommendations if you’re unsure what to order. My go-to has been the vanilla latte, matcha latte and some of their delicious bagels with cream cheese. I’ve really enjoyed…
Wow, why did it take me so long to try this place out. Will definitely be my go to coffee spot during my breaks. I got a nitrogen coffee delicious, workers were super friendly, and vibes immaculate. It was a great way to start my day and week here.
I am so happy to have a spot with such a good tea selection just off Cortland. In addition to the teas, the food is also really good and pretty healthy too. The mochi waffles are SO GOOD and such a great gluten free option (they also have a GF bread alternative). And to top it…
Tea Rex is my favorite place! We’ve been coming here regularly for the last few months and I’ve enjoyed everything about the place. Rogelio and Danny are incredibly friendly, and they make the cafe feel warm and welcoming. There’s great art on the walls, and the place is full of…
What a great addition to the neighborhood... Perfect little spot to grab some chow or some brew to wake you up. Gave this place a try for lunch and tried their tuna melt. I like their take on the tuna melt. It's light, the bread is crunchy and soft , the salad is a nice add on…
Crema Reviews
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