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Samovar Tea Lounge

498 Sanchez St
San Francisco, CA 94114
Phone: (415) 626-4700
Internet, Atmosphere and Tea
4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/17/2003 Posted by cecealias

Samovar is an upscale new hot spot near the Castro in San Francisco. Although currently unmarked with a sign, it carries a savvy New York sense of style with a splash of the Mediterranean in a cafe/lounge setting. Perfect for a romantic afternoon date, a place to work on your thesis or bring your laptop to chill. Perks include free wireless internet access with purchase, large glass windows for people watching, a lounge booth and low cushion like seating in addition to the usual cafe table-chair seating. The owners and the other cafe workers are definite eye candy, but what hell, this is the Castro after all. Be warned that the prices are pretty steep. For a pot of tea, it can cost you a pretty $5 bucks, but you're not there to just drink it, you're there for the experience.

Pros: Great Atmosphere, Free Wireless Interne, Quiet Neighboorhood

Cons: Expensive

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Editor's Review

Sunny corner teahouse offers ample sips and Asian-inflected plates.  See the full editorial review.

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Where to Sit

At the entrance, two large benches covered in colorful silk pillows give a view of the busy corner's foot traffic.

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Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Street parking

Hours

  • Daily 10am-10:30pm

Cuisines

  • Coffeehouse
  • Coffee Shops & Diners
  • Asian

Meal Price

  • $

Amenities

  • Cheap Eats
  • Lunch Spot
  • Brunch
  • Quiet

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