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!

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)

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.

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.

Come here from time to time but their sushi is amazing! We always get it if we can…read more It's a little messy in the fruits section and can't always find what you want, but some of their prices are really good.

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

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!

I really enjoyed the mango pomelo and taro ball drink, but the strawberries were a bit sour. I…read morethink it would have been much better if it were strawberry season and the fruit was sweeter. I also tried the mango oat matcha, which was good for what it is, but it wasn't anything particularly memorable or out of the ordinary. The service was pretty quick which is always good. Overall, it was a decent experience. I'd come back to try some of their other drinks if I'm in the area.

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!

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!

This is a tiny spot with minimal seating and the back area is currently under construction. They…read morehave outdoor seating area but not comfortable and inviting enough for you to enjoy your lattes. I have high hopes that the matcha here will be good since I always see this spot packed with people but was really disappointed when I tried their popular Strawberry Matcha Latte. It's incredibly frustrating to pay a premium price for a matcha latte only to end up with a dull, muted matcha flavour and overly milky drink. This is also one of those places that doesn't let you customize ice level so you're left with an over diluted drink that you can barely taste the matcha flavour. Their cakes aren't any better specifically the matcha roll cake. Tasted blah and has an underwhelming matcha filling. Yes the cake is soft but at the same time tasted gummy and has a dense texture which gives off a floury flavour. Unfriendly, unwelcoming and rude staff who leaves your takeout order on the counter without handing it over directly to you. Definitely will not return back to this place.