BBT Cravings Satisfied!…read more After a fun time at Pursuit OCR, we were craving something sweet and relaxing, so we popped by Kraft tea for some bubble tea and snacks nearby. We have tried their custard and Nutella-filled fish-shaped waffles - crispy on the outside and filled with warm, gooey goodness inside. Perfect snack to pair with our drinks! I went for the Brown Sugar Matcha Latte and my cousin chose the Taro Coconut Milk Tea, which were both was creamy and flavorful. They even has spots where you can sit, sip, and play a few board games. If you're looking for a cozy place to chill, this spot is a win!

For 2023 by far this is the BEST and cheapest bubble tea I have had all year. I honestly could rave…read moreabout this place until the cows come home. Situated in a strip mall, you can always find parking. There's also a lot of restaurants around. There was a line up but for a good reason. I had the mango tea with mango chunks. The tapioca pearls were fresh and warm. 5/5-A+!!! The tea was 5.49 plus tax? My friend wanted me to order the taiyaki. Woooow I mean woooow. The lady made it in front of you. You could have Nutella or a creamy custard. I went for the custard and could have had 5. I cannot wait to go back!

Really friendly staff! Fresh food, great portions. Cost has gone up since last visit but still…read moreworth it.

A new and refreshing poke place! If you love Poke, this…read moreplace is a perfect mix of traditional poke and sushi. The protein variety is pretty good here and it's fun to build your own and choose your favs. The first time we tried it, we got the classic Salmon and shared it because we already had eaten dinner prior to that. It was super spicy (like kimchi spicy but minus the sour flavor)... So we drank SO much water. The second time, we decided to get more tame sauces and could actually taste all the delicious flavors of the poke. The owner is super nice. It's fairly quiet inside the restaurant and doesn't have any smell to it. The bubble tea was pretty good too! I got the classic lemonade which was basically fizzy lemonade. The tapioca was similar to Chatime in flavor, so I say pretty good!! Overall, definitely coming back!

Ok HELLO?? The aesthetic is so zen and charming inside!! I swear Taiwanese tea shops are so calming…read moreand peaceful. And the place is so fragrant with the natural aroma of tea. While we were waiting for our drinks we sat at this really cute window nook and just took in the peacefulness. The server was very helpful with tea selections and knew which teas paired with what flavours. I got the non caffeinated tea (picture) with honey, no sugar, with grassy, and no ice. My wife had a mango tea with foam. Our drinks were perfect. I love that it was zero fuss. Surprisingly not very busy but we did just have a killer snowstorm. I'm definitely coming back here more often.

Tip: Get the high mountain pouchong tea with lemon juice and konjac. It's delicious!…read more After having a not-so-stellar Yelp experience at Ramin Isshin, I left the eatery with fellow Yelper friend, Jason. I felt like getting a drink. I noticed this Chicha San Chen and wanted to check it out. Jason joined me to work off some of the ramen that he had devoured. I've been to the Chicha San Chen at CF Markville. This store is at least twice as big as that location. There were plenty of places to sit down and enjoy your tea. I had a couple of fruity sparkling drinks at the CF Markville place. I was going to ask the man behind the counter if he had them. Instead, he said that he'd be back and I could look at the menu. It was delivered in a not-now-I'm-busy tone. It was odd. It's the only reason why this place doesn't get five stars. I'm so glad that Jason was with me. He said that the woman at CF Markville suggested that he get the high mountain pouchong tea with lemon juice and konjac. I decided to go with this drink. I got this drink with less sugar and less ice. I paid with my debit card on my phone. I tapped and was done. It didn't take much time for this drink to be made. It was nice chatting up a storm with Jason as we waited. The moment of truth was here. My drink was ready. I took a sip. It was awesome! The foam tasted like lemon meringue. The tea was perfect with the lemon juice. The konjac was chewy. I haven't had konjac since I visited Song Tea eons ago (rest in bubble tea peace). I wish that this drink came in a larger size. I drank it too fast... haha! I had a great experience with my friend's recommendation. I like that there's lot of parking in this plaza. I'd return again for more good bubble tea. Maybe staff will be more cheerful then. (437)

House special and regular menu was confusing me because they both share the Original Milk Black Tea…read moreat different price points. It's the lower one though, fortunately. Two kiosks await on the right for easy ordering but they don't print receipts and don't display any order number so it can be a guess of when your order is ready. Drink was good for an outlet mall, all things considered, but slightly watered down. They definitely show off the mangoes every chance they get, so honestly pick a mango drink. Original Milk Black Tea - snagged the homemade tapioca which tasted normal. Expected a chewier texture like other homemade boba but it's not. Just clearer in color, not sure how it compares to the classic but it's no different than regular boba elsewhere. Tea was milky and creamy, but weaker on the tea side and fairly watered down in that sense. Could be better but it was still pretty solid.

Grabbed a quick drink while walking around the outlets. I loved my honey lemon tea. It was the…read moreperfect level of sweet for me. We also had a fresh pressed apple and carrot juice but it was not good. It tasted only like carrots and wasn't very enjoyable. The service was quick but the place inside was a bit dirty. The self service option is great but make sure to remember your number as they were both out of paper and didn't print receipts.

Best produce selection around. The prices are good…read more Fish market is also quite elaborate.

I brought some dried mushrooms from this store, then when I went to use them I looked...and they…read morewere moving. Not the mushrooms, but the maggots that were in the dried mushroom. Be very cautious of the China packaged, imported, products. Video of live maggots can be downloaded here. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Rka1HctxhyAt6zEH1u5R1YpS4_XDOFIe/view?usp=share_link

I've been to several locations of The Alley in the GTA and Toronto as I'm a big fan, so I was happy…read moreto see one when I was in the Hamilton area today. It's on a cute little main street area on King St W. The inside has a similar aesthetic to the other locations with the deer theme, brick wall, etc. My favourite drink from The Alley is their Royal #9 and this location made it well! Sometimes, the occasional location doesn't make it with that strong distinct blueberry milk tea taste but my husband and I agreed that this one was on point! This location also looked like it had the full menu like other The Alley locations. Staff here were quick and efficient, which was great as we are used to waiting a while at other locations. The drink was ready in a matter of minutes since we happened to come when it wasn't busy. I would definitely come back to this location when I'm in the area again!

I love the alley and their deerioca (hand made tapioca)! I ordered my drink on DoorDash and it was…read moreready for pick up in less than 15 minutes! The dine in area is closed and the restaurant is set up for strictly take out. I got the Deerioca Puff which basically the popular Deerioca Fever but with custard pudding to create a crème brûlée-like flavour. I love the alley for the fact that most of their ingredients are made from scratch, including their deerioca and sugarcane syrup!

A very cute spot to hangout with your friends or to go to dates. They have board games available…read morewhich was nice to see. There's a good amount of seating space, great for small groups. The staff was friendly but a little slow as she was working by herself. The gelato was splendid, great amount of matcha flavour and not too overpowering. Would recommend the gelato!

Chinese bubble tea place that has really good drinks!…read more Their milk teas have a nice balance of milk vs tea flavour. I've tried their no 2 and no 3 best sellers and both were really good! Highly recommend no 3, their toppings is made from the sweet fermented rice drink I love eating growing up. Service is fast and lots of seating available.

I feel like every time I come here it's a great experience. the workers are nice, the drinks are…read moreamazing, and it's very cozy!! they have the best playlist too, I swear.

The tea is fresh and real the service friendly the restaurant is clean and dim…read more Overall love this place. Try the mango tea with mango popping boba

Place is very busy, and we had to wait a bit to get a table to sit at. So plan ahead if you want to…read morestay and hang out. But perfect for grab and go. So much tea and matcha that you can grab to make drinks at home with as well. They also seem to brew fresh tea pots as well which is super cool. Team was very nice - kept the place very clean , including the bathrooms. - I think there could be a tad bit more lighting, but just a personal opinion. Hojicha latte was the perfect temperature for a cold day - and just the right amount of sweetness - Will drop by again in the future to explore the menu!

4.5 This was on my list to check out. We popped by on a quiet rainy early afternoon. It's a little…read moretight up front but there is a lot of seating in the back. I ordered an iced chrysanthemum Pu'er tea with pearls $6.40 (unsweetened). My drink took a little longer since it was brewed fresh - certainly worth it. I could taste the distinct aromas of the gentle chrysanthemum and robust pu'er tea which blended well together. The pearls were a little overly sweet and mildly detracted from the full flavour. Tasty.

I really liked the Wild Rice Avocado Bowl. Portions were just right. Ingredients were fresh (kudos…read moreto Essence Natural for using fresh avocado and not the brown ones that you get from a lot of health bowls) and you don't feel bloated or anything after finishing it. I did order protein as an add on - I was thinking I would get tofu or tempeh as extra - but I did not get any in my order. If I did get the protein, this review would've been 5 stars. They should also specify what sort of "protein" on UberEats instead of leaving it up to interpretation. Prices were on the higher end - amount before tax and other fees was $16.50. I would consider ordering from here again. I saw photos of the mac and cheese on their IG page and it looked really good so I might order that next time.

Had the pleasure to dine at Essence on Friday June 3rd, 2022 and was welcomed with smiling faces,…read moregreat music and all around enjoyable dining experience. A great choice for someone who doesn't get out much! The food was well priced, which allowed you to dine and share on many of their menu items. Our drinks were made to perfection. The wait staff was very attentive and ensured that our evenings' experience was always at its best. They were a well oiled machine that worked together for a purpose. We would definitely dine here again, since there are too many menu items that we did not get to enjoy. I'm so glad the universe brought us here. Joanne & Nilla