Deerioca Fever is delicious. Just the right amount of brown sugar boba and custard. Texture of boba…read moreis just right. Cute corner location. Great seasonal options too. Don't miss out on this place when you're in the

I've given this place two chances: once in Las Vegas in the US and then again here in Canada. The…read moreAlley is consistently mediocre at making boba drinks. Unfortunately I brought a first timer to try a boba drink and they were disappointed as well. If I get a brown sugar boba, it better have enough brown sugar syrup. Both times I've gotten them here, they just tasted like milk. I had to tell my friend afterwards to erase this first boba experience from their head (I'll bring them somewhere else). Definitely don't get the brown sugar boba drinks here :(

Ordered a few drinks here late at night. The staff was very friendly and was patient as I waited…read morefor my family to tell me their orders over the phone. I believe they also have board games so it's a nice place to chill and hang out with your friends. I'm not from the area but really wanted bubble tea that night. Glad we stopped by here cause we really enjoyed the drinks. The tea was very fragrant and had a nice flavour to it. The only downside is they forgot the toppings for one of the drinks (didn't realize until later on when we got back to our hotel). Other than that, I would definitely try their other drinks if I'm ever around the area. They also offer snacks.

Overall: A // 5 stars…read more Pleasant tea shop in the vibrant food scene of Ottawa. I liked the touches of Asian decor in the shop, from the claw machines to the Giant boba piece. Their menu offers a refreshing take on a variety of fruit teas, milk teas, and coffee offerings, including the Meow Meow Fruit Tea which I opted for. Although I could not say the name with a straight face, I like the blend of fruit in this as there were clear notes of citrus, passionfruit, and kiwi that made this an enjoyable and palatable drink. The cup is also quite cute. Would recommend. Food: +1 Presentation: +1 Price: E Atmosphere: +1 Service: E Menu: +1 Overall: 5 stars Insta/Beli/Yelp/TikTok: @amei_eats

The Short Version: Bubble tea shop with more of a focus on…read moredifferent tea varieties. Their zero sugar is truly no sugar, unlike some other bubble tea joints where there's always some sugar in their drink base. The Long Version: This Hero Tea opened in December 2025 in the space that used to be Yi Fang bubble tea and ShareTea before that. Hero Tea is a bubble tea chain from China focusing on high quality tea leaves and they use real fresh milk, none of that powdered non-dairy creamer that I don't like. Their teas are reminiscent of Chicha San Chen to me in flavours. Zero sugar here is actually no sugar, unlike when I order no sugar at places like Chatime, Coco, or Tealive and the drink is still so sweet. I like 30% sugar here. One of my coworkers and I have been eyeing Hero Tea for a while and we finally went to check them out when they had a BOGO (buy one get one free) deal on UberEats. We decided to place our orders after work and walk over together to pick it up. We agreed to get different drinks and then trade our second drink so we would both be able to have different flavours (since with UberEats BOGO specials you get two of the exact same drink). I got the Osmanthus Blossom ($6.85 in-store, $8.25 BOGO on UberEats) zero sugar, less ice, and I added konjac jelly (additional $0.70 in-store, $0.85 per drink on UberEats). My coworker got the White Orchid Jade ($6.85 in-store, $8.25 BOGO on UberEats) 30% sugar, less ice, and added lychee jelly (additional $0.70 in-store, $0.85 per drink on UberEats). Both drinks were milk teas. I really enjoyed the potent tea flavour of the Osmanthus Blossom. It had a floral note to it and was milky but not too creamy. I learned that zero sugar was not a good choice on my part. I would go 30% sugar next time. I loved the konjac jelly. They were little clear balls and oh so chewy. They taste similar to agar pearls. The White Orchid Jade had a very strong floral taste, borderline too floral for me and it was really rich and creamy, much more so than the Osmanthus Blossom. 30% sugar was perfect and the lychee jelly were good. I enjoyed both drinks but preferred the flavour profile of the Osmanthus Blossom. Service was pleasant and efficient. Oddly, my coworker received her drinks in a nice reusable branded bag and I got mine in just a regular plastic bag. She placed her order first so maybe they ran out of bags when they made my order (?) Anyway, she saw how I was admiring the bag her drinks came in and when we swapped out our second drink, she gave me the reusable bag and took the regular plastic bag. How sweet is that? I have the best coworkers! We actually ended up returning a few weeks later and got the Ruby Orchard Refresher ($9.49 BOGO on UberEats) and the Moonlit Coconut Tea ($8.25 BOGO on UberEats). My coworker treated me completely this time. Lucky me! The Ruby Orchard Refresher had hawthorne pulp, strawberry jam, and coral pinnacle jelly. It was my first time having coral pinnacle jelly and I loved the texture. It's a springy chewy texture. The drink itself was a bit bitter and had a mild medicinal taste (at 30% sugar). I would recommend getting this drink at 50% or more sugar. The Moonlit Coconut Tea was good at 30% sugar. It tasted mostly like coconut water. The water chestnut popping boba were interesting. They're pieces of real water chestnut inside the popping boba, so the outside is soft and squishy and explodes in your mouth and inside is a crunchy piece of water chestnut. The shop is mostly for takeout. They have a few seats and tables but the space is small and not a place I'd really want to hang out in. Glad we finally checked this place out. Review # 88 (2026)

I believe this was a bubble tea place before Hero Tea opened here. I've never been to a Hero Tea,…read moreI didn't look up what their specialty was but I decided to pop in to see if they offered any hot drinks. They let me know they didn't offer any hot drinks but had a full selection of other items. I asked for a recommendation and they seemed to be unsure. I decided to randomly order a drink. I tried to look it up on their website but I don't see it there so I'm unsure if it's a specialty that is only offered at some locations and not all. The place is pretty small and has a few tables that you can set on window benches. I was the only person in here and placed an order. Unfortunately they were massively understaffed and only had 1 person there when I ordered. A couple of minutes later a few people came in and the person working started taking orders for the next 10 minutes. Out of nowhere, a few people came in the front door that looked like they worked there and started helping out. It was so strange! Anyways when the extra help showed up, one of them started making my drink. It was done in no time and it was not what I expected. You can see it in picture but it was a cold brew tea and on their menu, nothing really looks like this. I left the store and took a sip. I don't think I've ever had tea so bitter. I could taste a little sugar in it and I'm pretty sure at that time I got a cold brew tea with a touch of sugar and nothing else. So there is a portion of the menu that I have no idea what it is and that's definitely what I ordered from, unless they totally messed up my order. A few more sips and I decided I couldn't finish it and tossed it out. Not a great drink and if I do come back I'll need to figure out WTF that was and never order it again. I'll also have to figure out what they're known for but my drink was a bit difficult to drink. Service seemed unpolished as well.

Love this place! Probably my favourite place for bubble tea in the city…read more The location is really nice inside and the drinks are . Last time I went I got a tarp coconut slush with tapioca pearls. Their pearls are my favourite! They have a nice roasted flavour. My husband asked for a recommendation and got a brown sugar bubble tea with the cheese foam on top and it tastes like a cheesecake foam. It's decadent! The staff was friendly and helpful, we will definitely be back soon.

Y'all know how I love bubble tea, so I was really excited to see a new bubble tea shop pop up in…read morethe Alta Vista and Bank area, as this area does not have a lot of bubble tea options. It's not an area that I frequent, but I always rejoice when I see bubble tea entering new neighbourhoods. I got a mango milk tea with tapioca pearls. I was really stoked to find that all teas were 50% this month (December 2020). I was told there is a special every month (apparently November 2020 was 50% off all drinks). So my medium mango milk tea would have been $7, but was only $3.50, and get this: all fruit milk teas come with free fresh fruit chunks that correspond to the drink (so fresh mango chunks with the mango milk tea, fresh strawberry pieces with the strawberry milk tea, etc. How cool is that?). I added tapioca pearls to my drink for an additional $0.75. So my drink cost me $4.25 and it was big for a medium. The large looks gigantic! You have been warned, lol. The drink was good. I got it a quarter sweet and half ice, which was perfect. I really liked the mango pieces, which were cut really small so they didn't get caught in the straw. The tapioca were ok, but not as soft nor chewy as I like. However, they were generous with the amount of tapioca, which I appreciated. I didn't taste too much tea in my drink and I suspect that they add artificial colouring to it. It's not the best bubble tea in town, but for the price and the amount you get, I think it's a great deal. The guy serving me was super nice. He was really patient, explained the special to me and repeated my order to me to confirm. The place is bright and clean. I'd say 3 stars for the taste of the actual drink, but bonus star for the excellent price, the quantity, the extras (free fresh fruit), and the service. Also, it's a small independently owned business, which I always like to support over big chains. They are located in the Alta Bank Shopping Plaza at the corner of Alta Vista Drive and Bank Street. Same plaza as Scotia Bank, Sala Thai, Subway, KFC, Mango Shawarma, Gabriel Pizza, and Mediterranean Bakery. Lots of free parking.

Came here after badminton cuz I really wanted a cold drink. I wasn't really expecting it to be this…read moregood! We ordered the duo peach slush, longan pineapple drink, and the longan camellia milk tea. Every single one is solid. I wanted the honeydew cheese but they couldn't make that this time, but I'm sure it would've been good too. They only had one person making drinks when I went, but the seating and games made the wait easier. Would love for this to come to California if the quality is as good as this :)

It was a hot summer day in the first week of September…read more Drink: I got the Raw Coconut Mulberry drink and it surprised me how tasty it was! It contains coconut milk, jasmine tea, fresh mulberry and strawberry. Although it was milky instead of fruity, this drink kept me refreshed and quenched my thirst. Service/atmosphere: I felt the lady working solo here took good care to make my drink. The shop and seating area were overall kept neat and clean. There are some table games such as Jenga and Uno to play too.

BOGO Fresh Mango Green Tea!…read more Snatched an awesome BOGO deal last night on the way to a game night with colleagues, perfect for the 6 of us, all in for $22.52. You know it's freshly made when you can taste the mango pieces in the drink, made with the perfect amount of sweetness as customized!

I was so excited when I heard that this Taiwanese chain was coming to Ottawa. Tiger Sugar was…read morefounded in Taiwan only in 2017 and now they have locations all over the world. This location is their first (and so far only) in Ottawa. Their soft opening was May 7, 2021. Overall, the drink I had was delicious, but super pricey. I got the regular sized Green Tea Latte Mochi Boba with Cream Mousse ($7). I got it 30% sugar and less ice. It was plenty sweet for me and suitably cold. The drink was rich and creamy with a prominent tea flavour. The mochi was soft and gooey. I wish there was more of it. The boba were soft and chewy. I also wish I got more boba. Service was efficient. The inside of the shop is pretty. If cost and calories were of no object, I would be there all the time, lol. The store is located in a strip mall. Same strip mall as Nicastro's and Sea King Seafood Restaurant. Lots of free parking.

Perfect Tea. Endless choices and extremely knowledgeable. Thank You for all that you doread more

Great little spot, so many teas to choose from and Jean is great, very attentive and obviously…read moreproud and passionate about what he does! I had the white tea and it was really really good.

I have been a bubble tea drinker for 25 years now and I'm so happy that I found Xing Fu Tang! Their…read morebubble tea, smoothies and slushes are amazing and the yummy hand crafted tapioca is sweet, caramelized and chewy. Nathan, the manager and the rest of the staff (tea-ristas) who I've encountered have been professional, pleasant and they make some of the best drinks I've ever had!

TLDR: This Bubble Tea chain from Taiwan just opened up its first store in Ottawa. Their famous…read morebrown sugar pearls are made fresh in-store. Their milk tea has a potent tea flavour and they use whole milk, so it's very rich and creamy. Their soft opening was June 27, 2024. They will have their grand opening in July. During their soft opening, which is when I went, they only had their 10 top selling drinks available and no soft serve ice cream. Unfortunately for me, during their soft opening they didn't have any discounts/promotions and everything was just regular priced, lol. I went with their classic Brown Sugar Pearl Milk Tea. I got the regular size ($6.50) with less ice. The sugar level is fixed. They said they could make it less sweet by giving me less pearls, lol. No thanks, I love pearls, haha. So I got the standard sweetness. The pearls were delicious! So soft and chewy. The tea had a strong tea flavour and since they use homogenized milk, it was so rich and creamy, almost too much so for my tastes, lol. Staff were very welcoming and they were so enthusiastic. There's some seating inside and a few patio tables outside too. The store is bright and clean. Xing Fu Tang is known for their fortune boxes. They're like fortune cookies, but no cookie, haha. You choose a stick from the container of sticks. And there's a number on the stick which corresponds with a numbered drawer. In the drawer is a fortune. I was in a bit of a hurry, so I skipped the fun ;) I'll need to return to try their soft serve ice cream. And they have this mango smoothie drink with strawberry boba and a panna cotta bunny on top, which I want to try too. And they have drinks with real taro, so I'll need to take my taro-loving mom here too. They are in Old Ottawa East. Street parking only. (93)