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Familiar with Baroness as a brand but have never visited before this. Their Chinese says "xiao hei tang" which translates literally to little black sugar (brown sugar). Price point feels a bit high for their medium drinks and is honestly a bit pricey for large as well. Extremely welcoming service. Interior is well decorated and very aesthetic. Lots of grassy walls as a photo-op backdrop and two large swings also add to the seating plus decor. They use small, crunchy ice which means ice can go up the boba straw which can either be a free, delightful topping or unwelcome guest depending on preference. Four Seasons Milk Tea w/ Boba - four seasons is a light oolong, very similar to green tea. Boba was chewy but only slightly sweet. Milk tea leans towards a strong tea with a creamy finish. Brown Sugar Oat Milk - despite the menu only showing the medium availability, they did ask if I wanted larges. Your mileage may vary. Oat milk is trendy for a reason, it's rich and creamy which pairs fantastically with boba, especially brown sugar drinks. This is the best option for those preferring creamy drinks though it's expensive.
I was in the area and stopped by for refreshing bubble tea. I've been to Baroness before and they always have solid drinks whether you like your drink milky or fruity. I've tried some of their top 10 drinks and they are solid. However this time, I was drawn in by the Spring specials, peach with coconut/aloe jelly for $5. My partner and I are a bit sensitive to sweetness and the staff told us there is natural sweetness in the Spring Specials already so we opted for 0% sweetness. It turned out too sweet for both my partner and I. It feel like there may have been added sweetness to it. But just be warned if you're ordering the special drink that they already have a lot of sweetness to it. It tastes like a 50% sweetness level to us. Still drinkable for me, but not at all for my partner. So I'm glad we didn't add any extra sweetness to it. We went to Ikea later and diluted the drink with some water and it tasted great afterwards. However, I would hate for the person to add sweetness in this drink and be let down. Normally there isn't an issue on their other signature drinks though so it might just be this Spring Special.
3.5 STARS I was running errands with mr.Tran downtown, and he had told me about Baroness being the best bubble tea he ever had (he was out with friends and very drunk when one of his friends introduced him to it). Situated in a hidden spot, we managed to find it. I ordered the oolong roasted tea and mr. Tran got the Milo milk tea I believe. I did ask the friendly cashier if the oolong roasted milk tea tastes similar to Chatime roasted milk tea, although she said she didn't like to compare different bbt chains to Baroness, she claimed that their oolong roasted milk tea had a stronger tea taste, which won me over. First sip, no strong tea taste, very weak actually. Sugar level and ice level were good though. I did take a sip of mr.Trans drink and it was good, tasted like the Milo drink, but he said it wasn't the drink he had when he had it the first time (again, he was drunk). If I'm ever in the downtown area, it's a maybe for me.
I tried their most popular drinks which were Purple Rice, Lychee Paradise, and Taro with organic milk. My favorite of the three would be Lychee Paradise (50% sweet) which was refreshing and true to its name whereas the taro milk was a bit bland and lacked any true taro flavor. The purple rice was interesting, not sweet, but nothing to rave about. Service was good and helpful. I'm glad she mentioned that the Lychee Paradise was sweet so I opted for 50% sweetness and it was still quite sweet even after the ice melted.
I don't even know how you choose a boba place or any place to eat for that matter on Yonge street cause there is one around every corner! We passed Baroness and randomly decided to come in and give it a try! I got the Milo Milk with Boba and didn't realize it wasn't a milk tea. It was literally Milo mixed in milk, so tasted like a chocolate milk. Boba was good, chewy.. but the drink tasted exactly like Milo mix! I got exactly what I ordered, though not what I expected. I think I was just disappointed with my choice and not Baroness itself. Service was friendly and super quick! My toddler loved the drink and I didn't feel so bad giving it to him cause there was no caffeine!
They only use fresh milk here which is interesting. the brown sugar pearls are good!!! service is always nice and friendly. ambiance is casual and the space is big. it's always busy too.
I had bookmarked this place to try the next time I was in Toronto and I walked past 3 other tea places, one I'm familiar with and love, to finally try Baroness. I can't say I'd pick it over that one other place but it is a really close second. I got the Thai tea with oat milk and brown sugar boba and I can see why it was one of the more popular drinks on the menu. The tea wasn't too sweet with maybe a tad too much milk but the freshly made boba balanced the flavor. My friend got the ube with regular milk and liked it as well. I'm glad I finally got the chance to cross baroness off my list and I definitely recommend!
Cool spot downtown - they have some unique drinks here. There's ample seating to sit down for hours with friends. I opted for a drink with egg yolk in it which made the drink very rich. It's a very unique drink I'll say that. Price point is standard for bubble tea around $7ish now (yikes). Will drop by if I'm in the area.
Been wanting to try Baroness for a long time after seeing many aesthetic posts on Instagram. The service was very friendly; as it was my first time here, the tea-rista explained the menu and told us the top drinks to try. As per her recommendation, I ordered the black milk tea with tapioca, with her recommendation of 50% sugar due to the already sweetened brown sugar tapioca pearls. I also ordered a hot peach oolong milk tea with 0% sugar to try as well. When we got the drinks they looked very aesthetic and I was overall impressed! The black milk tea was very fragrant, I really enjoyed the unique flavour of oat milk with black milk tea and the brown sugar tapioca pearls, although the drink was still a tad sweet for me. The tea-rista warned me that the peach oolong milk tea was hot and although I was warned, it was still the hottest drink I've ever gotten from a bubble tea shop. So hot that I had to let it sit for ~15 minutes before I could even try sipping it. As a result, the tapioca turned very soft and lost its chewiness. Overall I would come back to try the other top drinks our tea-rista recommended as their flavours were very unique!
I'm no bubble tea connoisseur, so to me Baroness seems a bit overhyped. That said, I can see why people are bowing down and singing her praises. Even my commoner tastebud recognizes that she is of highest quality. My wife and I got the purple yam with organic milk and brown sugar pearls, and the mango cheese foam with aloe. The toppings (especially the brown sugar pearls) were absolutely regal - amazing taste, great chewy texture, good amount. As for the tea itself, it was fine. I preferred the mango to the purple yam, mainly because I could hardly taste the purple yam. Come to think of it, even the mango was a bit faint. If only their teas had a stronger or more distinct flavour, then I would be one of the Baroness's most loyal constituents. But alas, they don't. And so I will stay on the side as the Baroness waves to her (justifiably) adoring crowds.
So glad Baroness opened up a shop here in Toronto! Their only other Canadian location is in Vancouver. I have heard lots about their amazing tea base and was glad to finally try today. I got the Thai black tea with brown sugar tapioca, made with organic milk (can opt for oat milk). 0% sugar and less ice. The Thai tea was very flavourful and the tapioca was soft and chewy. I love how their ice is crushed and not in huge cubes. Special shoutout to the super awesome staff. They were very attentive, asking for details on how I would like my drink prepared, and offering suggestions too! Can't wait to go back and try other things on their menu! Jasmine tea is next on my list!
Baroness is a chain from Taipei, Taiwan.Their teas are of exceptional quality. Several of their ingredients are made fresh in-house. They even use organic milk instead of milk. They have oat milk options. The interior is a modern design with tables at least 2 meters apart. This Toronto location (opened Aug 2021) is their second location in Canada. Their first location is in Vancouver (opened fall 2019). Customer service is superb. All the staff are super pleasant giving service with a smile (somehow it shows through their face masks). They are very knowledgeable about the drinks. The Brown Sugar Tapioca is very soft and chewy, thus good quality. The Brown Sugar is made from a special formula. The Purple rice made fresh in-house but the Purple Yam is from powder. The Taro is made fresh in-house. We could definitely taste the smoothness and freshness of the paste. They use organic milk instead of regular milk. The Sunset series uses a fresh egg yolk and blended in the drink. It is a special Taiwanese drink. It is blended with ice making it a slush. The egg yolk is not that noticeable but the main purpose is to make is a smooth taste, which indeed it is. They have clear plastic carrying bags for takeout. The inside of the bag is shaped perfectly to the shape of drink cup so there is no shaking while carrying it. Good idea. During the pandemic, the tables are at least 2 metres apart. Thee is plexiglass at the order counter. The staff are wearing masks. The soft opening was 2021-08-16. During the grand opening on 2021-08-18, the first 88 customers get a free Brown Sugar Pearl Milk Tea and all drinks are 50% off. On 2021-08-16, I happen to be when a couple, customer numbers 1 and 2, were there. They were from Vancouver and were regulars at Baroness in Vancouver. They raved about the quality of the drinks. Since they moved to Toronto, they could not find any other bubble tea shops of comparable quality! There were so happy Baroness Toronto finally opened. There is free WiFi. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible. The washrooms are gender-neutral and wheelchair accessible. Review 2021-081 You can also find me on Instagram @chuan_chee. Thanks.
5 years ago
Was super excited to check out this new bbt spot in Toronto and it's now one of my favourites! Not only is the interior super cute, but they offer a variety of yummy drinks. When I saw they had a purple yam drink, I already knew that was the one I wanted to try! Normally it comes with organic milk, but I love how I was able to switch it to oat milk. The staff were super kind and even remade my drink after I forgot to get pearls in mine, but omg they were SOOO SOFT! The texture is exactly like Gong Cha so if u love their pearls you'll love these too. The purple yam was a purée that went well with the oat milk, and I also got my drink with the recommended 30% sugar which was perfect with the sweet brown sugar pearls! Can't wait to try more drinks from here :) read more
5 years ago
There's a new bbt shop downtown that originates from Taiwan, Baroness! They offer a wide variety of drinks with unique flavours (there's a sunset series that contains raw egg yolk) and have both organic milk and oat milk options. The shop is very instaworthy and spacious as well (over 1,700 sqft!). I got their Lychee Paradise and Purple Yam + Organic Milk. Not only was the Lychee Paradise super pretty but also very refreshing and had lots of coconut jelly. The Purple Yam Milk was very yummy too, not artificially flavored at all. read more
5 years ago
They're finally here! Originating in Taipei and with locations all across Asia and in Vancouver, you can now find them in Toronto! The 1,700 sq ft store is so insta-worthy with cute spots in every corner to take photos with your boba! Their specialty is their brown sugar series but you can find many awesome fruit drinks on their menu too! Their Lychee Paradise is a popular one and apparently sells out the fastest! Did you know that they offer organic milk and oat milk for their drinks? They are also known for their grass jelly! We really enjoyed our drinks and you could really taste the quality of their ingredients. The tapioca was also nice and chewy. This place is definitely worth a visit and I know I'll be back for more soon read more
3 years ago
I would give this place more like a 3.5 star, but drinks were overall okay. I was excited to see they had the purple rice drink, but I was disappointed to find that the purple rice was blended, making the overall flavor meh. Their hot milk tea wasn't bad but wish the tea flavors were stronger. I don't know if I would come back again but it was good to try while visiting Toronto! read more
4 years ago
I'm a fan! I've been here a handful of times now and have tried a lot of their drinks. My favs are definitely the grapefruit aloe citrus, jasmine milk tea, and the Thai tea. I love how this place gives you the option for either organic milk or oat milk for a lot of their drinks. I also love how their brown sugar series drinks are quite customizable and you don't have to get tapioca to still enjoy the brown sugar syrup in your drink - I personally love the brown sugar grass jelly. Service and ambience here is also top notch! read more
ATTENTION BBT LOVERS!! Baroness Bubble Tea is a Taipei bubble tea chain that recently opened in Toronto. Just a few steps away from the heart of Yonge Dundas Square, you really need to check them out! They offer a variety of drinks that is perfect for everyone. And their spot is totally Instaworthy - aesthetic, love it!! The staffs are really nice!! They greet with you smile and make sure you have an amazing experience here! I got the Purple Yam with Organic Milk and Thai Style with Oat Milk. The brown sugar boba is so fresh, soft, chewy, and look at the caramelized (Swipe till the end to see the closeup!) Both drinks are 50% sweetness level, thanks to the owner, Ricky for recommending us! We are waiting for these drinks to have the Large options, cause why not?! read more
3 years ago
I went to this boba store with high expectations due to the positive reviews on Yelp. Service was wonderful. The employee at the cashier was very kind, informative, and polite, and my drink was prepared quickly. I ordered the uji matcha latte with pearls and 50% sweetness. The picture of the drink was promising, but unfortunately it was far from accurate to the actual drink I received. The color of this matcha is far from high-quality (instead of a vibrant green, the matcha is a sad, pale, grass green). Their matcha tasted extremely cheap and grainy. The pearls were cooked and sweetened well, but they couldn't save this disaster of a drink. The next time I'm in Toronto, I will not be re-visiting Baroness. read more
We were blown away by the speed of the baristas in preparing these drinks for us... not only do they taste like effort, but they were literally ready in less than five minutes!! we're used to waiting 10+ minutes for our boba but they are sooo efficient here!! Inside they also have swings for you to sit relax and take pictures! The Thai style oat milk ($6.50) tasted like chocolate milk, with a hint of milk tea, and extremely chewy pearls. If you are a fan of milk teas and chocolate, you will love this drink. The oat milk used is also very smooth and blended well with the drink. The lychee paradise tastes very much like a floral tea with a lots of lychee flavors. The bottom of the drink is packed with QQ jellies which was a nice touch (we would ask for less jellies next time) Check out Instagram @eatwithjessandjohn for more local eats! read more
5 years ago
I think I just found another fav spot for my bubble tea cravings. Service was very friendly. The tapioca was perfectly cooked. I also lucked out as they had just finished cooking a batch. I got the Thai milk tea. Definitely going to go back and try the other flavours. read more
2 years ago
Honestly some of the best bubble tea I've ever had and it has definitely ruined other BBT for me. Whereas a lot of other BBT places use a non-dairy creamer (aka powder) for their drinks, at Baroness they use organic milk (or oat milk if you fancy) and you can really taste the difference and the richness of the BBTs. I've had a bunch of different bubble teas from Baroness form the Thai Milk Tea to the Roasted Oolong to the Brown Sugar and they are all amazing and really fragrant. Their boba is also pretty different as they have it warmed up in brown sugar and the boba is a bit sweet while also soft and chewy (whereas a lot of other BBT places just have these chewy and tasteless tapioca pearls that don't really add anything other than texture). Honestly after going to Baroness I find it pretty hard to enjoy BBT at other places since they do so many things right. It is a little bit pricier than other places, but I think it's definitely well worth the cost. Definitely worth checking out. read more
Everything is amazing about this place! Best bubble tea i've had hands down. We got the special which was Mango Green Tea with Acai and Mango Jelly and the Peach Green Tea special. Highly recommend going "less ice" and "no sugar" as it is already the perfect amount of sweetness. I couldn't stop drinking it, in fact i went back the next morning to have another one! The staff is super friendly and the venue is very clean with nice decor. The staff also informed me since they do not serve food, they are more than welcoming bringing your own food if you would like to eat there. Plenty of seats available. Highly recommend!! read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
Came here after having hand pulled noodles. We got the lychee paradise and the jasmine green milk tea. Drinks took about 2 minutes after ordering. They weren't too busy at the time so the service was super fast. They were super friendly as well. The drinks were exceptionally good too. Boba is soft and chewy while the drink was just right. Prices were good roughly $14 CAD so $5 a drink in USD. Definitely would come back 5/5 star experience. read more
5 years ago
4 years ago
The Toffee milk tea was pretty good but I was a little disappointed with the milo brown sugar milk tea especially because I was craving brown sugar boba. However, I loved that they had an oat milk option!!! I also felt like the large wasn't as big as I expected. I'd try a different brown sugar drink next time for sure. read more
5 years ago
I loved the interior and their drinks! Their lychee paradise is pretty and tasty! Not just lychee flavour but it also has hints of lemon and orange too! Comes with coconut jelly! read more
5 years ago
Great interior space with lots of tables to hang out. Drinks are good with oat milk options. read more
Saw that this place had high ratings on Yelp so my friend and I decided to try it out. It did not disappoint! I got the lychee paradise drink and my friend got the grapefruit aloe citrus tea they are both refreshing true to the flavour of the fruit and the sweetness level is perfect! The tea is freshly brewed and the drinks were very refreshing. This will definitely be a new regular bubble tea place for me in the future. I look forward to trying their milk tea series soon! Also the barista was super helpful and friendly which always makes for an great experience read more
4 years ago
Delicious tea, exceptional service. The staff was super courteous and took their time to explain all menu items and guided us in making the right choices that fit our needs. You can adjust the level of sweetness to your tea (which might be available at other places but I didn't know since no one ever offered that). I was very happy to see dairy free plant milk options offered on the menu. The teas themselves were delicious. The ambiance is eclectic and makes you never want to leave (that is if you hit it at midday when no one else is there - like we did!). Definitely worth a try! read more
5 years ago
Looking for a new boba shop to visit? Baroness Bubble Tea is located in the heart of Downtown Toronto near the Eaton Center! They're a bubble tea spot from Taipei and they have finally made their way to Toronto! I love the store's cute interior design. They have so many nice walls and even a swing where you can take pictures! They have such a unique drink menu too. I tried the Grapefruit Aloe Citrus Tea and the Lychee Paradise. The Lychee Paradise has a beautiful gradient with blue at the bottom and has coconut jelly too! The Grapefruit Aloe Citrus Tea is full of vitamin C and refreshing aloe topping with a strong natural grapefruit flavour too! I'm hoping to try their purple yam drink next, it looks so interesting! Definitely check out this new bubble tea spot if you're in the area! read more
4 years ago
The shop is very Instagramabl!. The space is comfortable for groups and dates. Their drinks are very friendly for those who are lactose as they have many milk alternatives. Their most popular drink is an oat milk based drink. The few drinks I've tried are very tasty but prices are on the higher end compared to the many bubble tea shops up and around Yonge street. read more
5 years ago
I found this place looking for places that are must try when I visited Toronto. Out of all the bubble tea I've had, THIS place is 10/10. I went multiple times during my stay and my favorite was the Brown Sugar with Oat Milk and Brown Sugar Pearls. It's so sweet and just delicious. Plus side about this place is that it close around 12:30 am! read more
3 years ago
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5 years ago
Baroness, a new BBT shop, has just opened at Yonge and Gerrard - the first in Toronto! This bubble tea shop originated in Taipei and they have locations all across Asia and in Vancouver. This 1,700 sq ft store is beautiful and spacious, making it such a great spot to hang out with friends over some yummy drinks! I really enjoyed Baroness' brown sugar drinks and also their purple yam drink :) read more
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421 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M5B 1T1
Canada
Church-Yonge Corridor, Downtown Core
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(647) 995-8760
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https://www.baronesscanada.com
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