Large Roasted Milk Tea with brown sugar pearls - $7.60 This…read moreplace is the best bbt in coquitlam!! It was quite busy when we went but I was pleasantly surprised the quality didn't dip. We got the milk tea with 50% sugar and less ice, and it wasn't too sweet! Also had a nice balance of milk and tea (oftentimes I only taste milk). Brown sugar pearls were fresh as they were still warm in the cup, and thus had a perfect chewy texture!

Surprisingly pretty good on our first try. If you follow me I usually go to Vancouver BC for bubble…read moretea and food. I would go to as many boba shops as possible ;). This place is definitely on our comeback list. We tried the roasted milktea and ribena lime soda. Both were pretty good. Only downside is the location is kinda weird with parking in the side back with other shops . And limited parking around the area. For out of town people like us it could be a bit challenging finding Parking. We were lucky to find a spot in the back. I feel like that's the issues with a lot of Asian malls with restaurants and shops. But I highly recommend this boba place if you're always on the hunt for good milktea places no matter where you traveling to :)

I enjoyed sipping on bubble tea here in the past, but today's experience was disappointing. We saw…read morea sign outside that said 20% off June specials so we ordered the taro slushie, which came with regular sized pearls. This was the worst bubble tea I've had in years. The drink tasted watered down and I was spitting out pieces of ice since she didn't blend it enough. The pearls were chewy enough, but she scooped a lot of syrup into the drink. Doubt I'll return to this location.

Really enjoyed visiting 101 Boba. They have a good rotating item selection of promos/sale items,…read moreotherwise plenty of options! I thought their boba was excellent and fresh.

Nice spot for bubble tea in East Vancouver. Steps from Renfrew skytrain and some free street…read moreparking in front. Lots of seating and cute decor. Friendly staff. For their 6th anniversary, their top 10 drinks are only $6 from Nov 18-20! I got the brown sugar Oreo pearl milk tea and it was tasty!

When I'm in the area and craving bubble tea, I find my way back here. Being next to a transit hub,…read morethis spot can get busy. Luckily for me, it was not on this rainy day, and on this particular visit, I was determined to finally try the cheese coin which I sadly forgot to get last time. As soon as I opened the door, I was hit with the pleasant aroma of bubble waffles and bubble tea. To my delight, Gongcha offers a Cheese Coin & Royal Milk Tea Combo $13.22 (upgraded to a L drink). The drink (3.5/5) was milder than I had hoped for, however the pearls were nice and chewy. I forgot they still use the 'old' big L cups - not the tall skinny ones. In any case, I enjoyed the extra liquid. The cheese coin was fresh made oh so delicious. Buttery, hot and cheesey (4.5/5). Would recommend and reorder. Staff are always friendly and patient. There are several well-spaced tables for guests, and free street parking.

Stopped by here for a drink and snack during an outing. Not super busy and comes equipped with a…read morefew seats for people who might want to do some work. Grabbed an Oolong Milk Tea with Pearls and a mochi bubble waffle. My drink was appropriately tasty with good pearls. The mochi bubble waffle was exactly how you would hope for a good bubble waffle. Was very happy to have dropped by here. Definitely would come back again in future.

cha yuan in yaletown, located at 1223 pacific boulevard is a quiet, understated taiwanese bubble…read moretea shop that's worth a visit if you're in the area. the space feels calm and pared back, with concrete floors, warm hanging lights, and a large hand painted mural of fruit trees and distant mountains. it's clean and uncluttered, with a few stools overlooking the roundhouse, making it easy to stay for a bit. i tried the iced strawberry matcha latte with oat milk, no sugar and no toppings. the drink came with noticeable chunks of strawberry puree at the bottom, pretty with its green, white and red layers, which mixed in easily and tasted closer to strawberry jam than fresh fruit. it added a soft, natural sweetness and tartness that balanced the drink without overpowering it. the matcha itself was subtle and smooth but didn't have the depth or brightness of higher quality matcha, so while it was enjoyable, it wasn't a standout. cha yuan focuses on premium teas sourced from taiwan and avoids powdered milks and syrups, making it a healthier choice than many other bubble tea shops. prices are reasonable, especially for yaletown, and the shop works well as a low key stop for a drink and a bubble waffle while wandering the area. they offer eight flavors of bubble waffles, a wide range of drinks including milk tea, fruit tea, smashed lime, fruit slush, brewed tea, latte slush, cheese foam, smoothies, the bubbly tea series, matcha, tea lattes, specialty hot drinks, and a variety of toppings. for extra fun, there's a pokémon vending machine ($1 per play), and if you're a collector, they will even buy your pokémon cards. the shop also has an all day special (limited time only) of taiwanese minced pork on rice for $9.99. overall, cha yuan isn't a destination for matcha purists, but it's a pleasant, clean, and calm spot to grab a drink, enjoy a bubble waffle, and soak in the yaletown vibe.

Really tasty fruit teas! Worth a stop if you're in the area of if you're just in the mood for a…read moresweet treat. Their regular menu is great already and the seasonal stuff is even better. Staff are quick and efficient when taking orders. You can also order online if the line is long. There is a bit of a wait for drinks to be prepared, so be ready to wait a bit, but it's worth it!

There is always a long queue here and it's no coincidence!…read more It is my favourite fruit drink spot because of how tasty it is, it's not super sweet but you can see and taste the freshness of the fruits. It is however, a bit pricey but a nice treat once in a while.

Hidden away in Aberdeen Square by the window facing the sky train station, this boba chain can be…read morefound in a number of Chinese neighborhoods around Vancouver B.C. This location is the one I tend to come across the most cause I usually am visiting the mall. The shop sticks out with it's red design. It's just a pretty small boba vendor shop that's kind of hidden away. The menu is basically a screen running a video so that it animates and loops. There's quite of a selection of drinks on it though. Most of them are on the sweeter side with their cookies and cream shake. They've got a lot of crazy drinks going on, but I'm a simple man that likes his simple drinks and lately, I've been very much into the #8 fresh jade lemon green tea. Because the drinks are pretty sweet I usually adjust it to like 75% sweetness. I also adjust the ice level to get more for my buck and ask for less ice. Hard to judge boba shops in my opinion. Especially since any adjustments I make to my drink is on me and not on the shop. Service was quite fine. Only one person was on the job when I was there, but I've seen two people there before. One to make drinks and the other manning the cashier. Overall, I thought my drink turned out fine. Just have to adjust by trial and error to get the right sweetness down for yourself. If you come across one of these shops, check it out.

3.5 Of the two Shiny Tea's in Richmond I find this one tends…read moreto have milder tea flavours. However, I like that there are different kinds of teas, such as pu'er, that are not always offered at other places. Like most bbt lovers, I have a go-to drink at different bbt places. And while there are a few other choices at Aberdeen Centre & Square, I find myself wandering over to this tucked away shop because the service is always great. Staff are friendly and efficient. They will also offer substitutions without extra or over charging.

Very clean looking on the lower outside exit level when you exit Aberdeen on way to the Skytrain…read more My go - to Bubble Tea spot upstairs in the Food Court had a sign saying they would return later... so I headed out to find a delicious Bubble Tea Slush. I'd never seen this place before, so I decided to check it out. It's small but super clean and bright. It was giving an inviting vibe. There is seating available. They weren't busy when I arrived. 4 people at tables and nobody in line. I was served rather quickly. In terms of Slush, there was only 4-5 choices. I decided on a Lychee Slush with half pearls & half jelly. I don't know what she thought, but she seemed kinda confused ( it came with the jelly ) and she warned me that pearls were extra - which of course I know! Maybe because I asked for half and half ? Anyway no worries. It was nearly $9 (which is just as much or more then a frozen peach Bellini!! ) but with the add on I wasn't surprised. I used the washroom while she made my drink. It was very clean as well. My drink didn't take very long. It came in a nice cup (more sturdy of a plastic tumbler then normal ) and it had a cute little decorative item on the lid. The flavour was ok. I wasn't overly impressed but it wasn't bad. The ice was nice and smooth, but it could of used more Lychee for sure. I think I will stick to my regular places, but I wouldn't completely rule this place out either. Cleanliness-5/5 Service 3.5/5 Drink 3/5

I love fruit teas and this NEW spot in Richmond serves some of the best! Pause N Sip made their…read moredebut this summer at the Richmond Night Market and have officially launched their Richmond store opening in Aberdeen Square To celebrate, you can get 20% off their drink menu from Nov 21-25 and Nov 28-Dec 1!! Here's what I tried: Lychee Fruit Tea w/ Jelly Boba (7.25) Pineapple Passion Fruit Tea (7.25) Blue Citrus Lemon Soda (6.25) All the drinks were super refreshing as they muddle all the fruits to maximize flavour! I really enjoyed the Lychee Fruit Tea with the chewiest pink jelly boba! I also loved how vibrant the Blue Citrus Lemon Soda was - it reminds me of a galaxy. The interior is modern and clean which makes it a great spot to study at!

CHICHA San Chen is an award-winning boba tea shop from Taiwan and their drinks are always…read moreconsistent. This location in Burnaby is by the Crystal Mall where street parking will be your best bet. Inside, they have a nice modern interior with less seating than their other locations. I got the Lemon Wonderland and it was solid and refreshing. You really cannot go wrong with anything you order here!

I visited Chicha San Chen and it felt more like a tea workshop than a typical bubble tea shop. From…read moremy visit, there were two people working the counter, carefully making drinks and taking orders. You can see them measuring ingredients on scales and following a very deliberate process, so it is not a quick in and out kind of place. I ordered the lemon wonderland and the honey osmanthus oolong tea. Both were really enjoyable. The lemon wonderland tasted fresh and balanced, not overly sweet, with a clean citrus brightness. The honey osmanthus oolong was more subtle, lightly floral with a smooth tea base that came through clearly. You can tell the tea itself is the focus here, not just the toppings or sugar. Service felt focused and methodical rather than chatty, which fits the style. Drinks took a bit longer than average, but it made sense once you see the care going into each cup.