With higher prices and more watery drinks, I feel like it has dropped down to a three star. Quality…read morehas gown down in recent years and I find the tea taste light. Tapioca pearls are small and also sometimes too soft and not chewy. Not consistent anymore

I am so in love with the mango sago milk drink. I hope it's a permanent menu item…read more It resembles the mango sago dessert (without the chunks). I added tapioca to the drink and asked for 50% sugar. It was just perfect if you are particular with the sugar intaje. Probably going to order it again for the second day in a row.

Cute little place in a plaza with so many boba shops! Came here because I was craving matcha and…read morethis place had a matcha drink. Ended up ordering the Deerioca Matcha. I had asked to adjust the ice level on the drink but they told me it was fixed which I thought was a little odd. Other than that, ordering was super easy and straightforward. The drink tasted amazing and I could really taste the matcha. The boba was flavorful but was slightly hard in the middle. The drink looks small but it was just enough for me.

I had such a long day today!! I definitely needed some BBT to recharge myself. I ordered Royal No…read more 9 and my friend ordered something with Strawberry (sorry forgot the name). Both drinks were good, love the hint of blueberry in the Royal No. 9.

I've never tried kung fu tea before so was pleasantly surprised by my first visit. I liked that…read morethey had many tea options, which allowed you to pair with whatever toppings you preferred. I got the oolong milk tea with coffee jelly and altered the ice and sweetness level to my liking. The tea was very fragrant and paired well with the coffee jelly. I like that they had a full wall of bench and tables for you to sit and enjoy your drink. Server was very nice and accommodating, even though she was working on her own during a busy Saturday afternoon.

I was in this plaza attending a luncheon with a friend. Afterwards we started walking around and…read morefound quite a few different bubble tea places. We ended up choosing this one. We ordered a purple taro milk tea and added brown sugar pearls. I was shocked that the pearls were so warm in the cold tea. But we swirled it around and waited for a bit and the temperature did adjust. They were extra sticky , chewy and sweet. Delicious. Paired well with the taro. The drink was really good. We ordered an egg waffle and it took five or ten minutes. It was a little overcooked and the hostess didn't like it, so she made us another one free of charge. That was super sweet of her and we both had one to enjoy. Great customer service! The waffle itself was light and airy. I did end up taking the first waffle so it definitely was a little crunchier than it should have been . They weren't overly sweet and were a good size. I couldn't eat it all. I have had better egg waffle in the past but this one was ok. I loved the cute little photo booth they had inside for customers to purchase photos. A cute establishment. If I'm in the area I'd definitely come back and try some other teas.

Stopped by for a matcha latte and service was quick and attentive staff answered my questions…read more Got the matcha trio and it was so good! I enjoyed the flavor and texture of the matcha jelly.

I come to Chatime regularly, it's one of my go-to spots for bubble tea. I usually get the Pearl…read moreMilk Tea, and it's consistently solid: creamy, not too sweet, and the pearls are fresh and chewy every time. It's a comforting classic that never gets old. I recently tried the Mango Cheese Tart, and it was a nice surprise. The mango flavour was light and refreshing, with a soft, creamy texture and just a hint of cheese. The crust was more like a soft cookie than a crisp tart, but it still tasted good. It does get pretty busy most of the time, especially in the afternoons, but the staff work quickly and the line usually moves fast. Definitely a reliable spot if you're craving something sweet and satisfying.

Tip: Lychee fruit tea with jelly has a minimum of 50% sugar. It is oddly not as sweet as it sounds…read more A couple of Tuesdays ago, I was at Langham Square to pick up a takeout order. I had a bit of time to kill before my order was ready. I was parked fairly close to this Cha Miao on a rainy evening. Was this bubble tea place always here? I had never noticed it until this evening. I walked over. I noticed that it has daily specials for $4.99. On Tuesdays, the special is the lychee fruit tea with jelly. Yay! I walked in and was greeted by a nice man. I went ahead and ordered it. I wanted it with no sugar. He let me know that 50% sugar was the minimum. Bummer. I went with this minimum and less ice. It didn't take long for my drink to be ready. I paid with a credit card. I tapped and was done. I thanked him for my drink. I headed to my car to put it in my cupholder. I then headed to the restaurant to pick up my order and returned to my car. I then drove home, sipping on my tea. This lychee fruit tea was refreshing and yummy. It wasn't as sugary as I thought this drink would be at 50%. I loved the jelly and lychee bits in this drink. So good! I had a great experience here. I'd return for more daily specials. (363)

The mix signature fruit tea was super refreshing! I loved how the cup was shaped and how it came…read morewith a fork to eat with the fruit. Super handy! service was pretty fast as they was no one else in the store. Parking is lowkey... a nightmare but Only came after dinner. Also wouldn't recommend the Lychee enzyme.

Urban Cova is located in the Asian inspired food hall at Fairview Mall. As the two Markham…read morelocations of the chain closed, it was good to see this bubble tea chain is still available here. The staff were friendly and offered me a menu to peruse. They have a great selection of fruit based drinks, as well as drinks offering milk alternatives such as oat and coconut milk in some of their featured offerings. I also like that menu displays the tea featured in many of the bubble tea recipes, and the teas stand out within the drinks. This location has limited bench style seating. A great place to grab a refreshing drink to quench your palate while you're shopping.

I am very impressed with the rebrand Urban Cova did to pop out with the bright colours and to…read moredifferentiate themselves from the other brands. The quality of the drinks has been enhanced in my view from the last time I visited one of the former locations. There was a great variety of drinks to choose from depending on your taste and preference. I was feeling something fresh and acidic and the Mango Tango was the perfect drink to satisfy my cravings. The mango puree adds a nice slight acidic tone to compliment the sweet coconut cream and sago. The waffle corn dog is a great grazing snack to enjoy with any of their drinks. Fluffy and fresh, there was a slight crunch which offers great textures. I can't wait to be back again for there high quality drinks and snacks!

White dew lotus slush was pretty good!…read more I've never had anything like it before and I'd order it again. The service here is also pretty fast. The only reason I gave it a 4-star was because we were sitting at the back and it had a funky smell in the area.

Got the roasted chestnut milk tea and it had a nice spread of chestnut paste around the cup. The…read moremilk tea itself was a bit basic and not too strong. The tapioca was a good texture and consistency. Will be back to try their other tea bases.

Tips: - There aren't any humans taking orders when you walk…read morein. You must use the kiosk. - This place is on Fantuan, but doesn't offer the full drink menu that you see in the store. - Most drinks are regular in size. Only a handful are large. Last Monday, after work, I was in downtown Markham. I was driving up Birchmount Avenue, just before Highway 7. I pulled into a parking spot on the street. It was my first time parking here. I thought that I'd check out the businesses and remembered Machi Machi. You can also park in the plaza. Machi Machi is across from Panera Bread. There's lot of parking. It was the last bubble tea store in downtown Markham that I had yet to visit. It was time. The store has a couple of steps to get to the door that faces Birchmount Avenue. It also has a ramp. I took the steps going in. There is no hand rail. I left using the ramp, which seemed spacious enough for a wheelchair. I entered the store. There were two folks ahead of me at the kiosk to place orders. No one was behind the counter taking orders, so your kiosk is your best bet. There was a group of four folks waiting for their orders next to us. I also saw seating off to the right and left. They are limited. You get three seats on either side of the order area. I was order number 29 with these items: - Fizzy plum green tea (fixed sugar and ice) - Coconut lime strawberry smoothie (light sugar and fixed ice) Both were regular in size. There are few drinks that are large. Customizations aren't as flexible as other bubble tea places. They are my reasons why this place doesn't get a five-star review. It was such a nice day outside that due to demand for cold drinks here, it took long to get my drinks. The woman in front of me decided to go outside. It was weird to me. If I had a drink waiting for me and I'm a party of one, I'd be inside the store, waiting for my number to be called. Sure enough, order number 28 was called. I said that I was number 29 when the woman looked at me. I was standing by the glass window. It's all glass, which was nice seeing the sunshine come in, but it also heated up the place. I lightly tapped on the glass. Number 28 heard me. I pointed to her to come inside. She did. This woman was extremely introverted. She got to the counter and didn't say a thing. I went around and got the attention of a nice female staffer. I said that 28 was here. She nodded and got 28's drink. 28 was happy. Both thanked me. It was my good deed of the day. My order was ready. My good deed helped. The female staffer asked if I wanted a bag. I said yes. I got it for free. I thanked her and left with my bag of drinks and straws. I immediately had the fizzy plum green tea. I love fizzy drinks. This one was awesome. The plum flavour was excellent with the green tea. It was refreshing, fizzy, and perfect. I drank it as I drove to fetch some takeout before heading home. I had the coconut lime strawberry smoothie after dinner. It tasted tropical and delicious. The flavours were so good. Excellent! I'd get both drinks again. I'd also love to try more items on the menu. I had a wonderful first experience here. (166)

So cool this place I feel like in Asia with absolutely gorgeous flavors ! I highly recommend thisread more