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Coffee Shop

Mr. Sun Tea Palo Alto

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436 University Ave

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26/100
Needs attention

Strong is 80 or better. Under 40 is weak. Half of coffee shops in the registry score 25–38.

Verified August 6, 2026

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Mr. Sun Tea Palo Alto — Palo Alto, California
Mr. Sun Tea Palo Alto · 436 University Ave

What AI says about Mr..1

We ask the assistants the questions customers actually ask, and record what comes back — quoted verbatim, dated, with the capture kept as evidence.

ChatGPT

Not named

Asked “best cafe in Palo Alto”

ChatGPT answered with other businesses. Mr. Sun Tea Palo Alto was not mentioned.

Checked August 6, 2026

Gemini

Not named

Asked “best cafe in Palo Alto”

Gemini answered with other businesses. Mr. Sun Tea Palo Alto was not mentioned.

Checked August 6, 2026

Named by 0 of 2 assistants as of August 6, 2026.

Reputation

What they’re known for.2

Drawn from live Google search results — the searches this business surfaces for when people look nearby. What its customers say is a separate read, below.

Mr. Sun Tea is best known for its unique boba offerings and signature drinks, particularly in downtown Palo Alto. The cafe emphasizes fresh ingredients and a cozy atmosphere.

Boba in Downtown Palo Alto

What people keep saying.3

Every review this business has, read and distilled — the mood, the consistent praise, and the recurring complaints.

Mr. Sun Tea offers a mixed experience with a cozy atmosphere and a unique menu. While some customers appreciate the owner's friendliness and the clean, fresh ingredients, others report issues with service and product availability, leading to frustration during visits.

Consistently praised

Owner's friendliness
Passion fruit tea without seeds
Unique clean ingredient drinks

Recurring complaints

Staff unresponsive or rude
Frequent stock shortages
Drinks overly sweet with no customization options

The bottom line: Mr. Sun Tea stands out for its unique ingredient focus but struggles with service consistency and product availability.

Mr. Sun Tea Palo Alto — Palo Alto, California
Mr. Sun Tea Palo Alto · 436 University Ave

The score, explained

Why 26.4

Eight signals make up the AI Score. Weight is how much a signal counts; the score is how this entry measures on it. The same method for every business — never for sale.

62% of coffee shops in the registry outrank you — when AI is asked who to recommend, you're rarely the name it gives.

Scanned August 6, 2026

SignalScore /100
Retrieval groundingWhether you appear in the ranked results AI retrieves and cites — AI-Overview citations, organic top-10 for your money queries, and the Bing index ChatGPT leans on.
0
Off-property attestationVolume and consistency of what others say about you — YouTube mentions, branded web mentions, third-party “best-of” lists. The cause of retrievability.
39
AI visibilityWhether ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and AI Overviews name you — and for the right service.
0
Reviews & responseNot just star average — volume, velocity, the specificity of review language, and response cadence. Specific reviews are what AI quotes verbatim.
84
Backlink & citation authorityDomain authority and editorial quality of the sources that attest to you.
56
Google Business ProfileRequired and recommended fields; update cadence. The listing AI pulls from first.
90
Speed & mobileCore Web Vitals at the 75th percentile, on a real phone.
66
Content freshness & schemaCrawl recency, intent alignment, valid JSON-LD, canonicals.
54

What’s holding this entry back: retrieval grounding and ai visibility — the signals dragging the score below where the rest of the record sits.

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Standing

Where the entry ranks.

3rd

of 3 coffee shops in Palo Alto, ranked by AI Score.

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Mr. Sun Tea Palo Alto — Palo Alto, California
Mr. Sun Tea Palo Alto · 436 University Ave

The facts

Address436 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
Hours
Today (Fri) · 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Monday11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Thursday11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Friday11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Phone(650) 384-6520
Websitemrsunteausa.com
Price$

Typically busiest — Saturday

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Questions

About Mr. Sun Tea Palo Alto.

Does Mr. Sun Tea Palo Alto accept reservations?

The restaurant does not accept reservations.

What are the operating hours for Mr. Sun Tea Palo Alto?

The restaurant is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM, and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM.

What is Mr. Sun Tea Palo Alto known for?

The restaurant is known for its unique menu featuring clean ingredient drinks and delicious boba, with a focus on quality and customer service.

Is there parking available at Mr. Sun Tea Palo Alto?

Parking availability may vary, but customers are encouraged to check nearby street parking options when visiting the restaurant.

Are there any special features at Mr. Sun Tea Palo Alto?

The restaurant offers a pleasant environment with plenty of seating, high ceilings, and a kiosk for ordering, along with a rewards program for frequent customers.

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