I have to bring down my rating because last time I was here I saw a house centipede, scutigera coleoptrata crawling around on the floor behind the bar. This was rather sick. :( We picked up our drinks and left promptly. read more

Simply the best for non artificial flavored bubble teas I have ever had!!! I usually just get the pearl milk tea or the QQ Taiwan mango juice. I love how you can customize the sugar and ice levels. I usually opt out on both since I find the drinks already sufficiently sweet enough and you get a few more sips without the ice. Once you have bubble tea from Chatime you won't go back to any other place. They just can't compare in terms of taste. If you want a cheaper bubble tea you'll be compromising on quality and taste and will probably end up with a sugar laden drink made with some powder or liquid mixture of synthetic flavours. I've been here on such a frequent basis that I've completed two stamp cards an counting! read more

I'm partially to blame for this bad experience because "new year, new me" got me asking for no sugar and no ice in my QQ mango juice, which tasted like watered down mango syrup. Faintly sweet and seriously disappointing. At least he tapioca was good. There is always a line at this place, so take advantage of the free wifi at this place. There's limited seating, so I would rather take my drink to go. You also get to see some of their current offers after logging into their wifi if you're looking to save some money. read more

Chatime - Dundas - It tasted like regret. $5.30 worth of regret. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I don't think I will ever go to Tea Shop 168 again! Chatime has stepped it up a notch with interesting flavours and the flexibility to customize your bubble tea! I like!! I got the caramel milk tea (which was 'recommended' on the menu). So delicious! Not artificial/oversweet tasting at all. Drinks are expensive, but not more so than most bubble tea places. You can get a loyalty card which gets you a free drink for every 10. The space is clean and white with some magazines and random quotes about tea written on the back wall. It's a fun place to hang out with friends, and if you get hungry or want some sake, Don Don Izakaya is just upstairs! read more

ChaTime! Out of the hundreds probably thousands - this is my absolute favourite place to go for bubble tea in Toronto. I've tried the other ChaTime location, but it does not compare to the downtown location. *The tapioca is made perfectly, it is chewy, not hard. *The teas are good, it was the first time that I was asked how I liked my tea. (Sweetness, amount of ice) I thought that it was a great idea. (It obviously caught on, as you can see in many other teashops currently) *Rewards card: after you buy 9 bubble teas you are entitled to get (any) one free bubble tea (LOVE THIS because I'm a frequent ChaTime customer) *The atmosphere: although it gets quite busy at times, it is a great place to sit and hang out. There is free WIFI and it is consistently clean. Like I mentioned previously, it does get quite busy, which means that there are chances that you might have to wait in a line that goes out the door. However, there are other times that there are no lines - allowing you to purchase your bubble tea right away. I definitely recommend this place to any bubble tea lovers and enthusiast or even the bubble tea virgin. There is a variety and always new flavours (+ toppings) to try. :) -CL read more

Chatime - Dundas - Chatime finally has sleeves for hot drinks! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Chatime is always amazing. Never fails to get your drink in a perfect sweet condition! This time, we got one regular pearl milk tea and one matcha green tea milk tea with tapioca. Considering how hyped Toronto is with matcha these days, this matcha green tea felt like it was lacking a bit of that strong matcha taste. The cafe itself is always crowded, lacking space for customers to sit down and enjoy the drink. It is always very humid: makes me wonder what the staffs' discomfort index would be -although, their skin looked all great, must be benefitting from all that moisture. Overall rating : 9 foggy glasses out of 10 beautiful skins read more

Chatime - Dundas - chatime regular pearl milk tea and matcha bubble tea! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I remember eating at kenzo Ramen one day during the opening of Chatime and just chalked it up to being your run of the mill bbt joint. That is until I would see postings on my fb wall of the lineups and discussions about it. So I checked it out for the first time a month ago. My cousin recommended the roasted milk tea with grass jelly. Since then, I've been hooked. If you get the rewards card you get a free regular tea after you buy 10. I've already filled it up. I guess the thing that's hooked me is the roasted milk tea which you don't find at most bbt places. I also like the fact that you can customize the amount of ice and sweetness you want in it. Everyone has different preferences for that sort of thing, and to be able to adjust it to your specific taste is a big plus. There's no street parking, but that doesn't seem to have stopped people from pulling over in front of the store and running in to order. On weekend evenings, the line of cars outside is comparable to the line inside. read more

Chatime - Dundas - Roasted milk tea with grass jelly. Free regular tea after you buy 10 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is my 5th time at Chatime and every time I am still mesmerized at how good their drinks taste. The tea they use is high quality, I would know since as an Asian I had my share of bubbleteas. Their tapioca is cooked well, grass jelly and pudding are yummy too. Today I tried strawberry pudding au lait. If you are a Starbucks frappucino fan, Chatime's Au lait is similar to that, in my opinion au lait taste better and it's cheaper too! What I also like is how you can pick how much sugar and ice you can put into your drinks. I get 50% sugar usually for everything because I think too much sugar/syrup takes away from the original flavors of their quality ingredients. In addition I recommend less ice so you get more bang for your buck and when your ice melts it won't water out the taste. Good drinks that I have tried: (don't remember all their names) hot ugi something (it's like matcha drink with red bean inside), roasted milk tea with grass jelly, hot and cold original milk tea with tapioca, matcha tea latte (go for full sugar if you don't like the bitter taste of matcha), strawberry pudding au lait (it has pudding), grapefruit green tea read more

Chatime - Dundas - Matcha tea latte & Strawberry pudding au lait (half sugar, less ice) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Taro milk tea is my favourite here!!! This chatime location is convenient for university students. I recommend getting the milk teas because they are delicious. read more

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- neat flavours - average prices - open til 12 near dundas square - strong tea taste - yummy! - nice interior design - don't have many or any fruit flavours for their milk tea read more

Chatime - Dundas - Hazelnut chocolate milk tea with tapioca - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I caved. I refused to purchase bubble tea just out of principle. I drank bubble tea practically every single day in Taiwan at only a dollar per drink and they were 5 star quality each and every time. I kept hearing, Chatime is so good, Chatime is the best... There are also 10 people in line at any given time. Why is that? I ordered a large roasted milk tea with tapioca. Less sugar, less ice. Damn, that was pretty good. $5 and change good? Once in awhile, I guess so. I even picked up a frequent buyer's card just for the heck of it. read more

I think everyone has to try chatime at least once! My friend recommended me to this place and HIGHLY recommended the roasted milk tea + tapioca / grass jelly. I LOVED IT! I'm warning you all, it's actually quite addicting. I went back twice to get the same drink even though I should try more of the other flavours... I used to get 100% sugar for my drinks but I've tried the 30% recently and there isn't a big difference on its flavour. Still yums! The drinks were made within a timely manner. I'm usually in a rush whenever I visit the Dundas location so this place is good for grabbing a quick drink :) read more

I'm a huge fan of Chatime! My favourite thing about this Dundas location is that the staff are super quick at taking your order and making drinks. The lines are always long around meal time and post-meal time but I never had to wait for too long to get my drink. Top flavours in my opinion have got to be the milk teas. Roasted milk tea, brown rice green tea, caramel milk tea, taro milk tea, all are my frequent options because so much flavour is packed in in one drink. I tried the fruit ones before but it tasted very generic artificial like other bubble tea shops. Chatime is awesome for letting you choose the ice and sugar level. I don't like my drink too cold or sweet so I always ask for less sugar and no ice. TIP: Don't forget to ask for a stamp card if you don't have one already! I know that once you check out Chatime you'll be going back for more. read more

Chatime - Dundas - Caramel milk tea! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The Bay and Dundas location just renovated so it's a nice stop to enjoy bubbletea with friends or on your own. The servers are quick to get your order ready. I got the World Cup special which has a $5.00 and $5.30 option. I got the roasted milk tea with grass jelly in a gigantic 'world cup themed' cup (xxl size) for only $6 including tax. That is amaaazing!! Get it now. It's a limited time offer. This made my day even though I'm soaked from the rain and late going back to the office! read more

Chatime - Dundas - The World Cup special! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

If you're curious about getting the seasonal pumpkin spice tea, don't be. It doesn't taste like pumpkin. You're basically paying the same price you'd pay at starbucks for a ps latte without getting the pumpkin. read more

Hmm...maybe I'm not accustomed enough with bubble tea, but my friend and I weren't overly impressed with the product we got. My friend got a taro smoothie. While the taro taste was clearly evident (and it didn't seem like they used powder), the smoothie was way too thick. She didn't finish it until about half an hour later when the smoothie thinned out. I got a mango green tea with tapioca, which tasted good and definitely had the authentic mango taste, but the orange that was added just seemed weird and out of place. There was no A/C in the restaurant, which in a day like today meant it was quite stuffy. If the place traditionally has no A/C, I can't see myself visiting here very often during the summer. Free wifi! Password is the phone number. read more

Sign up for a card and you will receive a FREE regular bubble tea of your choice for your birthday! :) I had the Matcha Milk Green Tea with Red Bean and pearls today. All I can say is, it's a good day! read more

The line up, which can sometimes go all the way to the back of the store and wrap back towards the entrance, can get a bit unruly during rush hour, but for bubble tea addicts like me, Chatime is a staple. They offer a good amount of variety which includes all the popular ones, like taro and roasted milk tea. However, the menu lacks some of the more "out there" or unique flavours that one would find at Presotea or Bubble Republic. Like most bubble tea places, you can customize your drink. I always recommend no sugar and either less ice or no ice altogether. This keeps the original flavour without watering it down or making it overly sweet. The loyalty program at Chatime is a nice bonus and it's worth getting the free card if you think you'll be back in the future. There's also the TOTM (tea of the month) monthly promotion, which is the perfect way to try new flavours at a discount. Another thing that sets Chatime apart is that they have a lot of seasonal drinks offered for a limited time. This helps add some variety to the menu. Overall, Chatime is worth a visit. The prices fall in line with a lot of the bubble tea places I've been to (roughly $5 for a regular with add-ons like tapioca, grass jelly, etc), the menu is predictable but extensive, and the additional incentives gives you a reason to come back. read more

Chatime - Dundas - Starry Lemon - special limited time promotion for TOTM (Tea of the Month) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Consistently good. I almost always get a large pearl milk tea, 30% sugar and no ice. Comes out to be $6 with tax. This location always involves a 15min wait time, and the line can sometimes meander out of the small shop. Chatime and coco are definitely my go to bubble tea shops. read more

I was in a walkable distance from Chatime which meant that I had to get some bubble tea. I'm sorta glad they don't have a store in Mississauga because then I would always want to get some lol. There were a few customers ahead of me but the line moved pretty quickly. My friend, Daphne W., recommended the roasted milk tea with grass jelly and I have never tried anything different from Chatime since then. However, I did try the taro milk tea before and I thought it tasted gross. Today I decided to go with 80% sugar instead of 100% and I have to say that it tastes even better. After placing my order it didn't take very long for my drink to arrive in my hands. Currently they have a new cup size which I think is RIDICULOUS. After the large size they have the super cup which is in regards to Fifa that is currently going on. The cup is so big that it looks like a high bowl. You would probably become diabetic after finishing that. If you're in the area and are craving for some good BBT try out Chatime and not Bubble Tease (which is right across the street). read more

Since it's a downtown location (and really close to Eaton center) it's no wonder it's always busy. Lineup all the way to the back and it was 3pm on a Saturday. Ordered two roasted milk teas with grass jelly with less ice and half sugar. The ice was definitely more than what I expected; ended up tasting watered down at the end. It was more ice than I would get at the pacific mall or midland/finch locations. I'd rather get my fill from those other locations than here. There was, however, a good amount of grass jelly. If youve never tried chatime, you should. Especially the roasted milk tea and/or taro milk tea. 3/5 for this location. read more

Chatime - Dundas - Best way to enjoy roasted milk tea with grass jelly! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I ordered my favourite, taro milk tea with pearls. It was very good but not my favourite. The flavour was great but the texture of the milk tea was too gritty for my liking. The pearls though are absolutely perfect, texture and flavour just can't be beat. I'll come here again and order something other than the taro milk tea. I want to point out that I am pretty irritated by how slippery the entrance is. There is no salt or rug and I slipped into the store and watched everyone after me slip in. It's extremely dangerous and customers were telling the staff that and they didn't care at all. They didn't even bat an eye, it was like they were hearing it at all day and really did give a flying f#%k anymore. Fix the slippery entrance ASAP! read more

Very busy place. No place to sit. I ordered #8 - QQ Grapefruit Juice. Not bad. My friend ordered a milk tea and he got two. read more

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Typical bubble tea location with your regular bubble tea fare. My go to drink: qq lychee juice (comes with both tapioca and lychee jelly)! PROS: - The majority of their drinks come with toppings (eg, tapioca, grass jelly) included in their prices. - Love the option to reduce sweetness and the amount of ice - Lots of interesting promo/seasonal drinks all the time that you can't get at other bubble tea places - They have a rewards card where you can earn a free drink after 10 drinks. CONS: - Long lines, interior is small so you will likely be squished between people while waiting to order. - There are very few tables inside to sit, one of which always seems to be occupied by employees on break. - Restaurant creates a huge waste impact: all of their drink containers, straws, and straw wrappers are made of plastic which eventually get thrown out. Overall, huge franchise that knows what they're doing. Business really sells and their drinks are decent - well worth the prices they set. read more

The drinks are solid - but they're not cheap. You're looking at $5.00 for a bubble tea. Now in our world of overpriced coffees, this is a most delicious alternative - but, again, be prepared to drop that for a drink. The location has quite a bit of space in it, although getting your order seems to be somewhat of a pseudo science. It doesn't matter when you place your order, or when they get the hot water boiled - people just place orders in random succession and get their drinks according to some internal logic, beyond the comprehension of others. That - and the hot tea? It's not exactly hot. Warm, perhaps, but not hot. Even when a request for the tea to be heated was made, it still came back the same tepid temperature. And they run out of flavours. Desire an Orange green tea? Not always an option. I get that places run out of stock, but this is a bubble tea place, the flavours should always exist. It would be like a burger joint running out of burgers (or pickles / onions at the least.) I'd go back. I'd enjoy it. But it's not the perfect place I had hoped for. read more

I visited Chatime last week on a weekday just before 1 o'clock. It was not too busy at the time. My friend suggested that I try the Chatime Roasted Milk Tea with grass jelly. She even specifically told me to order it with less ice and 80% sugar. The taste is pretty interesting and I like it. For whatever reason, it reminds me of VitaSoy's malted soybean milk. Mmm...and I love grass jelly! I took another friend of mine to try their Roasted Milk Tea with grass jelly last night. Despite being a rainy Wednesday evening, we still had to wait 20 minutes in line. This little teashop was incredibly crowded. But once I placed our order, it was not long before we received our drinks. The cashier also gave me a reward card last night. You receive one point for every drink, and after 10 points, you get a free regular tea. Aside from the Roasted Milk Tea, I also ordered a Matcha Tea Latte. It was very powdery and it was bitter even with 80% sugar. (I will just go to Starbucks if I ever want a green tea latte...) I'm sure I will return because I like the fact that they give you the option to choose how much ice and sugar you want in your drink, and the Roasted Milk Tea is pretty good. read more

Chatime - Dundas - Chatime roasted milk tea with grass jelly and matcha tea latte. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Bubble tea has boomed in the Western culture over the years. I have been to a variety of bubble tea places but cha time is my favorite. Once you go here, you will never want to go to another. It's customizable options are great if you are very picky. From half sugar, no sugar, less ice, extra tapioca, and so on. They have opened up many locations, but my two favourites are at Finch and Richmond Hill. Here we ordered the mango green tea, less sugar, half ice. It was good but not as good as the other two locations. I do give it a thumps up for efficiency, speed, and cost!You should try there top 10 best sellers. You are bound to like one or more of them. My all time favourite is the grass jelly roasted milk tea, less ice, half sugar. Though sometimes I opt for less ice, and less sugar. It depends how I feel. Either way, it is tasty! It might seem rediculous to write paragraphs and paragraphs about bubble tea, but it is "a cult." A cult for boba (aka bubble tea term) enthusiasts. Be adventurous with flavors! That is the only way to know what you like and don't like! "Boba for one, boba for all!" read more

Chatime - Dundas - Mango green tea! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My absolute favorite place for bubble tea. No other tea shop compares. I always make a stop at this location when in Dundas area. The store is small so good for take out. There is long line up all the time but worthy to wait. The price of the milk tea wasn't expensive. You will love their taro milk tea. And surprisingly their coffee drink quality was so good, too. read more

Chatime - Dundas - So goooood! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I needed a bubble tea fix and happen to pass by chatime. There was a line but it moved by quickly. I ordered the November special which was the brown sugar milk tea. I got pudding as a topping. It wasn't overly sweet but it was delicious. The menu can be overwhelming because they have so many options but they have a poster of their top drinks to hell you choose. read more

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As a true Taiwanese myself, I think Chatime did an ok job on bubble tea - It is really pricy though. The line is often way too long, and the services are eh, ok. read more

The tea and service is good. from the time Chatime first opened in Toronto to now, thier drinks have always been made with the same tastes. Considering the number of people that come here, the service is quite quick which is appreciated. Be warned though that the lines are brutal at times (it's calmed down now). And when they are, the structure of the restaurant is not made well to consider such a rush so it gets pretty hot waiting and sometimes frustrating. Good though when it does get busy, I find people never bud (from my experience at least). There is a number of seats, mostly smaller tables, so if it's busy or you are a big group it'll be hard to get a seat. read more

I was not a fan of Chatime last year and went off around downtown looking for a go-to bubbletea shop and alas, gave Chatime another try and must withdraw my previous review. I have been back several times in the last few weeks and my drink has been consistent every time :) Best pearls in the city, always perfectly sweetened and cooked. I stuck with their Chatime Pearl Milk Tea (Large $4.70) with no ice, 30% sugar. Wasn't watery like how I had it several times last year and the sugar doesn't overpower the tea flavour. The no ice option is great to have a cold drink without having the ice eventually dilute your entire drink. Today I wanted to add coconut jelly for an extra 50 cents and didn't see there's an option for that! But the girl taking my order changed it to "QQ Milk Tea" for me, which has both tapioca pearls and coconut jelly, and it was still the same price at $4.70 for a large!! Amazing discovery for me. The wait can be long and stuffy but the staff are efficient. Also, get a Vicinity points card and you can get a free birthday regular drink. read more

Chatime - Dundas - Large, $5.31 with tax - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

If I could give no star for this location I would. I'm so disgusted and turned off. Tonight my friend and I went downtown to go and get a bubble tea and a huge roach fell into her head! When I tell y'all I didn't know roaches like this existed in Canada. I'm so disgusted & turned off. We walked out and informed them of the roach to which the workers screamed and were shocked. I never leave reviews and I created my yelp account just to inform all of you. I love Cha Time but nobody should get their drink from this location when they have roaches this massive occupying their business. (or roaches period!) read more

Chatime - Dundas - like if I wasn't there to see it move I would think this is a joke and a fake roach so disgusted. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I like this Chatime mainly for its location. It is nearby Yonge-Dundas square, the mall, restaurants, and the theatre. I come here pretty often since its closeby to the places I hangout around. I have tried many of their products. My favorites are the roasted milk tea, brewed oolong, honeydew milk tea, and brown rice green tea. I am not a huge fan of their juices or anything fruity flavor. I personally like the milk-based drinks. I like their tapioca, grass jelly, and pudding for toppings. In terms of sweetness, I generally ask for zero sweetness because everything is already quite sweet for my liking. One thing I don't like about this location is how tiny it is. It can get really crowded even if you are just getting takeout. There isn't much space for you to stand while waiting for your drink. read more

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This place is not big, very narrow and deep, and it always has a line up. The line up tends to move pretty quickly though...so it's not really a big deal. Though I typically go during not really bubble tea hours....like random times during the workday, and it still seems to have a line. As with all Chatimes...I like that they use real tea, not the powdered stuff. And I'm especially addicted to their Roasted Milk Tea with Grass Jelly. Their grass jelly is slightly sweet, so I usually get no sugar and less ice to no ice. Remember to sign up for a Chatime card....1 point = 1 drink . 10 points = 1 free regular drink. :-) Chatime definitely renewed my love of bubble tea. read more

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There is a lot of hype surrounding this place and you'll have to line up for at least 15-20 minutes on a busy day if you want your bubble tea fix. The vibe is quite loud due to how busy the place is and there is little to no seating available inside. You'll have to wait around for a seat or simply order take out to enjoy your drink. I usually order #2 special for my gf and I usually get a taro or honey dew slush for myself. The ability to choose your sweetness level is definitely a first for bubble tea shops in Toronto so that was a nice touch. The tea and milk tea drinks are good, but the slush drinks seem to be just like any other bubble tea shop around town. Overall I don't mind coming here if the line up is short, but waiting in line for over 20 minutes for a bubble tea just isn't worth it to me in my opinion. read more

Got the roasted tea latte, except this is mostly milk? It doesn't even look like it has tea in it, it just tastes like milk with sugar. read more

Chatime - Dundas - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Chatime never disappoints me! Quick and extremely friendly service. The workers here are really nice and seem to genuinely like their jobs, which gives a good atmosphere. :) Came in here on a cold Sunday and there wasn't too big of a line. Ordered a regular roasted tea latte with tapioca for $4.70 and it was served in under a minute! Great location. Will be coming here again. The hot roasted tea latte wasn't that good. I may try the matcha tea latte next time! read more

Chatime - Dundas - Regular roasted tea latte w/ tapioca. $4.70. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I come here probably every few months when I want to satisfy my bubble tea craving. One of the first few locations in the downtown area, it's super convenience as it's close to my workplace, but also just a few steps from the Eaton Centre which puts it in a great spot. The drinks here are quite consistent with the Chatime brand around Toronto so you're pretty much guaranteed consistency (at least from my experience). Chatime back then was the #1 go-to bubble tea place, but with the recent uprising of other tea shops, there are definitely other great options around the neighbourhood. Still Chatime never fails to meet my expectations, and having a rewards system is always a nice perk for customers as well as the "tea of the month" specials. This location is VERY cramped and tight, and sitting here can be pretty uncomfortable. Expect to grab your drank and sit in the Eaton Centre Eatery or something. read more

First, don't go there at evenings especially Monday night. We went there last Monday night and the place is so dirty. I can't wait to get my drink and just get out of there immediately. I didn't noticed it when i entered the shop but there's a heap of garbage ( napkins, straw packaging, etc) just in the corner where you'll pick up your drink. The floor is sticky too.. Ewwww.. Sticky due to spills.Unhygienic. In addition to that, it's the schedule for the garbage pick up. So it's not a good time for milk tea or any kind of tea. Unappetizing. Just go to the one located at Bloor. Second, their price is like going to starbucks. There's a lot of variety to choose from but it's pricey. Aside from their menu, the good thing about this shop is that you can adjust the sugar level and ice level. Two good things and that's it. Three stars for taste. read more

Chatime - Dundas - It's still the same situation--garbage at the store's doorsteps.. and we visited the store around 10:45 am. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario