Yesterday, I was picking up a takeout order from Plates and Bowls. I noticed this Gong Cha a few…read moredoors down. It was new to me. I decided to check it out after picking up my dinner. I don't remember what Gong Cha used to be. I want to say that it was Telus, but the store can't tell us if I'm right... haha. Anyway, this store is located at SmartCentres Stouffville. It's across from Canadian Tire. This bubble tea store is between a dental clinic and Subway. I have never had a problem finding a parking spot around here. I walked into Gong Cha. I was the only customer. There was a nice man who said hi. He wasn't all that chatty, but was competent and pleasant. I immediately saw croffles on the menu. I love them. I knew that I wanted one. Before walking into the store, I noticed the daily specials. The Thursday special is the honeydew milk tea. It seemed perfect. I ordered a medium, with no sugar and less ice. I also got coconut jelly. The payment machine was sluggish. The man had to reboot it. Once it was done rebooting, I was able to pay with my debit card. I tapped and all went well. He made my bubble tea first. It looked so cheerful. It was green with coconut jelly. I waited patiently for my croffle. He made it in the kitchen area, away from the bubble tea preparation area. I could smell yumminess. I was excited and quietly drooling. I went with a regular croffle with a light dusting of sugar. I like starting simple to begin with. It was packed in a recyclable box. I loved it. I thanked the man for everything and happily walked out with my goodies. In my car, I immediately had the croffle. It came on a stick, which made eating this crispy, hot-off-the-waffle-griddle perfect. It was buttery, flaky, and yummy. It was slightly sweet, which I thoroughly appreciated. I loved it. I want more! I had my honeydew milk tea after dinner as a dessert treat. It was delicious. Honeydew is slightly sweet to begin with. Going with no sugar worked well, especially with the added coconut jelly. The milk made it creamy. This drink truly felt like a dessert drink to me, minus the sugar high. It may be my new favourite bubble tea variety. Whitchurch-Stouffville has lacked a bubble tea joint for years. It's nice that it finally has a decent one. I'll be back for more bubble tea and croffles. It also has waffles that I'd love to try, too. (457)

Service was very fast but staff was not the most friendly, which is fine haha…read more We ordered a pearl milk tea and overall the drink was overly milky and we could not taste any tea. Perhaps if it was steeped a bit longer maybe. The tapioca was a bit undercooked and hard unlike other places but not a deal breaker.

I'd say the quality is consistent for all locations. The space is clean and spacious, and staff are…read morealso ready to serve. I love their grilled sandwiches and freshly made smoothies. Return glass bottles for instant credit off your next purchase, which is nice :)

This is a perfect spot for smoothies and healthy food - especially breakfast. I love to come here…read moreafter my workouts. All the ingredients they use is super healthy, fresh and flavorful. They have a wide selection of smoothies, snacks and sandwiches. The staff is super friendly and helpful when catering to your preferences. Nice and cozy interior and laptop friendly. I usually just get their smoothies - my go to is the Maca Power - its super rich, creamy, and nutty - and it keeps me full. Their egg avocado sandwich is very tasty and flavorful - the eggs are soft and the avocado is fresh. They also have gluten free and vegan options.

Delicious, healthy smoothies and Judy the owner was so kind and knowledgeable. 10/10 recommend!read more

The smoothies here are phenomenal. The berry blast one was tremendously good. You get to choose to…read moreadd collagen or protein but we were out of collagen that day. The storefront isn't from the outside of the building but upstairs right after the escalators in the building on the corner of the intersection.

This snack shop has been here for many many years. It's inside the building, beside the food court…read more They specialize in HK desserts like bubble waffles and HK style waffles. They're also known for their sugar cane juice and fresh juices. I ordered the HK waffle with condensed milk, peanut butter, and sesame seeds ($4). The waffle was crunchy and soft. A good quick snack/dessert to grab. I waited about 5 minutes for my waffle. Their egg waffles are $4 for one or 2 for $7.

The eggo is burnt and doesn't taste good. I don't understand why they have such a good rating. I…read morehave tried twice and both times are bad. (I thought I would give them a second chance, well, I shouldn't have) The service is not good either. No acknowledgement from the owner when you order. They looked at me and then resume making the eggo without answering. Ambiance is no good too. Doesn't seems very clean. I said them cleaning the eggo mold in between uses with some sort of wet paper towels or wipes and their eggo mold are covered with burnt. There are so many better eggo waffle places.

To avoid long lines and any awkward indecision when interacting with the staff, we ordered online…read morethrough the HEYTEA app. The ordering process was incredibly smooth, and we ran into no issues. Since it was my first time using the app, I also received a few coupons, including 25% off a single drink. KALE BOOST TEA - 9.99 + normal ice + light sugar + jasmine green tea + with chia seed I was hesitant to order this drink because paying for a vegetable-based tea sounded questionable, but my cousin insisted it was refreshing. Surprisingly, there was none of the bitterness I expected from kale, and it paired really well with the jasmine green tea. I loved the chia seeds topping, and hopefully it will help with my bowel movements after all the heavy foods I've been eating this past week. My cousin ordered the limited tiramisu milk tea, which HEYTEA is currently offering in collaboration with Pop Mart. We expected it to be fun, but it ended up being fun AND genuinely good. The coffee notes blended nicely with the milk tea, and it wasn't overly sweet or heavy. Overall, this was a solid stop, and I'm glad I got to enjoy something light and refreshing after stuffing myself with dim sum nearby.

I tried the limited time wicked drink!!!! I would describe it as a more citrusy and fragrant…read morematcha. Overall a super pretty drink that tastes good too! I went at 8:30 PM and they still had the drink in stock. Service was quick and friendly.

3.5 stars - discovered this cafe on my way to Brooklin library and enjoyed a latte and a smoothie…read morethere. They make their coffee with Balzac beans and while I love Balzac's, I found the latte underwhelming and expensive. It was just not pulled properly. The smoothie was pretty good. It has a nice vibe and is small and cozy, suitable for a quick bite but I would say not for large groups to gather or for one to stay and study there. They also have a few baked goods like cookies but no sandwiches or hearty items when I went. Wished they had more to eat. Might visit again and try their frozen yogurt.

We tried several times to go here but their hours were a bit inconvenient. We had seen it in…read morepassing & didn't know what they served. I tried a strawberry matcha cold tea...."not my cup of tea" ended up I threw it out. The space to sit in is very limited. Unfortunately we went when a group of school kids were gathered. We were there to sit, linger, sip our beverages, talk & catch up on emails etc. We had trouble hearing each other as the kids were very loud & animated. We tried their vegan soft serve yogurt, had excellent toppings with fresh fruit, ok but not great. Bottom line, great place if you are into vegan, different taste experiences but sorry, not for us.

Cant go wrong with a strawberry storm, my go to order. Also love the matcha options- both the ones…read morewith blueberry as well as the vanilla yogurt. When they had the BOGO deal on acai bowls, I tried all the flavors with the exception of the peanut butter. Looks small at first but trust me, it is plenty! Almost difficult to finish near the end. Tasty especially the bites with the honey. Small place, meant mainly for take out but has about 4 stool/ counter top seating.

My rating is 3.5 stars. I'm rounding down…read more I am warming up to Booster Juice. My favourite drink right now is the oranges 'n' cream. I take it without yogurt, so it ends up being lactose-free and I still get the oat beverage to get the cream part. I remembered this store on Markham Road, just south of 14th Avenue. It's next to Kung Fu Tea, near the Shoppers Drug Mart that serves as one of the anchors of this plaza. I decided to check it out. I came here after work last Wednesday. I had no problem finding a parking spot at around 8 pm. I backed into a spot and walked over. There was a male customer talking with the lone female staffer. He was having problem scanning his receipt with the Booster Juice app. I'm assuming that he was trying to get points credited to his account. It seemed like quite a straightforward task, but it was challenging for him. I probably waited a good five minutes before this woman came over to me. I'm patient. No biggie. I ordered the orange 'n' cream without yogurt. She said, almost out of protest and disgust, that my drink would be thinner. Um, I know. I said that I always order it this way. I got my rewards QR code scanned from the Booster Juice app to get points. I then paid with a debit card. Done! Well, my drink took a good ten minutes to prepare. It seemed extensive. I saw her trying to squeeze oranges with more force than necessary. Were they frozen?! It seemed too labour-intensive. I almost wanted to try making this drink at home in my blender that pulverizes everything effortlessly and try to forget this image of her painfully making my drink. I finally got my drink. I thanked her. I got a paper straw and left the store. I then sipped my drink as I drove home after a long day. I loved this drink. It tasted so good. It was like a creamsicle, but in a drinkable format. I still crave it so much. It's awesome. I hope it never comes off the menu. This drink comes in a single size. It's easy to order. However, part of me wants an entire vat of this stuff. I like the Warden-Highway 7 location better. This one requires a longer wait for my lone drink. A bit of judgment on making a drink lactose-free was odd. (465)

I've always wanted to try Refresh, but never had the opportunity to have it until today, when I was…read moremaking a stroll through Downtown Guelph. They use the highest quality organic fruits and vegetables and are most famous for their cold-pressed juices. Instead of getting a cold-pressed juice, I decided to get one of their açai bowls. Here's my rundown: Food There were three açai bowls to choose from - classic, beauty, and soul. I got the beauty açai bowl which had the açai, avocado, coconut oil, and almond milk blend topped with bananas, granola, coconut flakes and fresh strawberries. The açai blend was smooth and rich in flavour while the fresh fruit and oats made for great flavours and textures. It was a very refreshing treat to get and had the perfect balance between all ingredients. Atmosphere Can't really comment on the atmosphere here because the store is quite small and has minimal seating. There were about 4 high chairs to sit but it's more meant to be used while you're waiting for your drinks or bowls. It's small like most downtown cafés and this place is more so for those grab and go type of people. Service Service was really friendly and the employee was helpful in helping me make a decision about the type of bowl to get. No complaints here; they were really inviting and patient with my indecisiveness. Price I paid $10 for the açai bowl! A little pricy but you're paying for quality organic food here so it's worth every dollar. Verdict Refresh is indeed a refreshing experience has they use only the finest organic fruits to make their products. I'm excited to return here to try their juices and other açai bowls. Definitely worth a try if you're roaming around downtown Guelph. A well-deserved 5/5 experience!

Wonderfully refreshing bowls! I went back immediately the next day for another bowl. Smoothies are…read moregreat as well.

I've never tried the smoothies here until my daughter wanted to have one. The smoothies are great…read more I had the Banana Berry Breeze and she had the Strawberry Twister. I'll be back to try more flavours. While you try one of their smoothies, you also have to try one of the gourmet stuffed pretzels. I had no idea there was such a thing until today.