My friend tipped me off about the Canada Day drink, which featured a carnival of toppings. It had tapioca pearls, pudding, grass jelly, coconut jelly, and red bean. When she told me about this special, I had the following day to take advantage of this offer before it disappeared. After a great day shopping, I capped it off by getting a drink from this CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice. Driving over to this location made me cut through a part of Ottawa that I used to spend a lot of time walking around. I used to stay at a hotel at 140 Slater Street and it's still a hotel! I reckon that walking from there to this CoCo would take ten minutes. I parked on Bank Street. It was free parking by the time that I got there after 6 pm, so I was thrilled. If you're there during the daytime, you'll have to pay, which is the only downside to visiting this location. This CoCo is on the northwest corner of Bank Street and Somerset Street West. It looks like a tiny store, but it isn't. It's deep when you walk in. I had the nicest woman help me out. I asked if the Canada Day drink was still available. It was. I got it with less ice. The sugar level was fixed. I paid with a credit card. I tapped and was good. It didn't take long for my drink to be ready. I thanked her and happily headed back to my car. The Canada Day drink is the Three Guys Milk Tea, but two other guys in the form of toppings decided to join in on the fun. I will say that you you love toppings in your bubble tea, this one is for you. One word: hefty! My large cup was a third full of toppings. I thoroughly enjoyed this bubble tea on my birthday. You didn't know what toppings you were going to suck up and enjoy with each sip. The milk tea was a perfect balance of strong tea with the perfect milky consistency that you'd expect from CoCo. The fixed sugar wasn't horrible. I'm guessing that it was at 25%, which I was fine with for someone who generally cuts out the sugar. Frankly, I was stuffed eating dinner and having this Canada Day drink with a built-in meal. I loved it all! I liked visiting this store. I hope to do it again when I'm back. It was great dropping by after rush hour and parking for free as if I was getting away with murder. (281) read more

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Order was taken very quickly. The March special (large lemon green tea for $3.80) was such a steal. I also added coconut jelly which was made to perfection. Staff was very cheerful and greeted every customer. Very pleasant experience. read more

CoCo Fresh Tea has arrived in Ottawa! I love bubble tea and I love choices, so I'm glad that more reputable chains are entering the Ottawa market. CoCo just opened in Ottawa a few days ago, so it's their soft opening right now and hours are limited (they only open at 3pm), but I think they'll have more extended hours as time goes on. They have a promotion going on right now until November 30, 2018, where you can get a large roasted milk tea with tapioca pearls for $3.99 (it's regularly $5.70). I love promotions, so obviously that's what I got when I visited. You can choose your level of sugar and ice, I went for 30% sugar and regular ice. I always err on the side of not sweet enough, because I really don't like it when my drinks are too sweet. Well, 30% was really light on the sugar, so I think I could have even gone with 50% and be ok. The milk tea had a really strong roasted taste and smell to it, which I really liked. The tea flavour was strong too, which I also like. They probably make the strongest tea flavoured bubble tea of all the places I've had in Ottawa. The tapioca pearls were ok. They were soft and chewy, but I wasn't like "wow, these pearls are awesome." The quantity was also on the low side, in my opinion. Staff were very cheerful and polite. The place was really clean and well-lit. There's a fair amount of seating, with a mix of tables and booths. It's at the corner of Somerset St West and Bank St, where the Second Cup used to be. Parking in Centretown is a pain, as it's paid street parking only (although free in the evenings and weekends). read more

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A way better and faster option than Chatime. I recently visited for the $2.22 pearl milk tea anniversary promo, and although they were busy, they were efficient and able to make drinks in a reasonably fast manner. If Chatime had the same volume of customers and orders, no way would they be even half as fast as Coco. Also, I think the quality was on par with the CoCo in Richmond, BC. Sometimes I find that the quality between different bubble tea locations of the same chain differ greatly, but I won't get into all that now. I do think this CoCo is better than Chatime in Ottawa, though. I've tried their basic pearl milk tea and brown sugar pearl latte. For their milk tea, I would suggest 30% sugar or 50% sugar, as well as light ice. Note that for the brown sugar pearl latte, they can't adjust the ice or sugar level. Also, they have a milk-only version as well as the tea version, so make sure you're ordering the one you want. Street parking is available on Bank and Somerset. The washrooms are clean. Tip: sign up for their loyalty program. It's super easy, you do it on the iPad when you're by the cashier. And whenever you pay, you input your phone number and you're immediately linked. I think this is way faster than Chatime's method, which requires you to dictate your phone number (the Somerset location doesn't take the vicinity card). Since this is the only CoCo in Ottawa, I think they should open another location soon! read more

CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice - Brown sugar pearl latte $4.25 - Bubble Tea Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Finally, we have Coco in Ottawa!! I've been wishing for this day to come for a very long time. I've been 2-3 times already since they've opened and the service has been great. They are now doing the "Real Taro" special so this means that their specials/drinks are the same as the ones offered in Toronto. DRINKS Great overall impressions! No complaints about the drinks and even at 100% sweetness, the drink isn't overly sweet. I've tried the following drinks at this location: Taro Sago - Typical powdered taro milk tea BUT not as sweet and artificial tasting. - Mini sago is a refreshing change from tapioca. - You'll be given a small straw instead of the regular tapioca ones and it seems to work fine. Pearl Roasted Milk Tea - Super milky and not enough tea flavour - Loved the tapioca in this drink, and here at Coco it seems like they don't skimp on the toppings. Three Guys - My favourite drink on the menu! 3 guys is a milk tea based drink with 3 toppings (pudding, tapioca, and grass jelly) - I'd recommend getting a large for this drink since they overload it with toppings. Fresh Taro with Milk Tea (added tapioca) - They don't joke about the fresh taro, but if you're used to the artificial stuff then this drink is not for you! You might find it gritty and the taro might get stuck in the straw cause some of the pieces are too big. - Loved the combo with the milk tea and I recommend adding the tapioca. Fresh Taro with Milk - A simpler rendition of the fresh taro and there is no tea in this version SERVICE They don't seem to have "Vicinity" which is the points system used by their Toronto counterpart - might be a bit of a hassle if you have some points stocked up. The staff always says "Welcome to Coco" when you enter and quickly asks you what drink you want to get. You'll be given a receipt with a number on it, once the drink is ready they will call your number. I haven't waited longer then 5-10 mins. AMBIANCE/OTHER Lots of seating space such as benches and tables. The only complaint is not having 2 garbage cans. They only have one near the middle back seating area so sometimes it has been a pain to walk back there when there is a long line waiting to get their orders in. read more

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I have some mixed feelings about CoCo ! When I've been there it has been okay, service was a bit slow but they helped me pick out dairy free items so that I could get something to drink. The reason I have mixed feelings is because previously my friend went to the same location explaining that she was vegan and couldn't have dairy, she asked what menu items were dairy free and a staff member told her that everything was dairy free. This isn't the case. My advice is to be weary that there aren't very many options for you if you're lactose intolerant, have a dairy allergy, or are vegan. The options that are given ARE good they're just limited. Keep that in mind & have fun! The COVID-19 precautions taken were very similar to many fast food restaurants, nothing special! Just effective :) read more

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Love coming here. Its a tried and true spot. I can always count on them for being consistent with their drinks. For $$ value and overall quality, CoCo is hands down my fave bubbletea spot in the city. Service is always efficient and seating and waiting area always looks clean. read more

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I go to Coco just about every day to feed my bubble tea addiction. The milk tea is very good, note that when they use the powder, it is not real milk. So people who have lactose problems and have the milk tea here. Just about every time I get a pearl milk tea with no sugar. Sometimes I get a taro milk tea as well. The fresh Taro is a little bit greedy, I prefer the fake taro. If you bring a cup they can put your drink in there. read more

CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice - Bubble Tea Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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Always down for a new bubbletea shop in town because this keeps the boba life fresh and competitive. Hoping there will be more and more so I don't have to drive all the way from Barrhaven etc. I've had CoCo in Toronto, Vancouver and in Asia. The menu isn't as extensive as the ones I have seen; missing the salty cream drinks Atmosphere: Clean, cute, slightly narrow as a shop but probably good amount of tables and chairs for now - although I find it does get very packed on certain nights. Drinks: I don't drink milky drinks so I usually opt for fresh tea and Yakult drinks. Yakult is a sweet yogurt like beverage, very light and enjoyable. I've tried the Green Tea and Grapefruit yakult here - Grapefruit was super refreshing and so far my favorite. Strawberry slush - this was amazing. Apparently they make the strawberry puree fresh everyday which probably makes this bomb AF. Customization: ice level: no ice, less ice, slight ice, normal, extra ice Sugar level: 0% 30% 50% 70% 100% 120% Toppings: Pearl, Pudding, Grass Jelly, Coconut Jelly, Red Bean, Sago read more

CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice - Bubble Tea Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

I have been on the search for a staple milk bubble tea (boba). That was quickly put to rest on arrival to Coco. Their tapioca pearls are the right balance of chewy/gummy. I also tried their brown sugar pearl matcha milk tea which was unlike anything I've tried before: The earthy notes of matcha with sweetness of brown sugar with the boba- I loved it! Lots of indoor seating. Clean facility. Fast efficient service. read more

I love bubble tea! CoCo is my favorite bubble tea spot in Ottawa. Located on Bank and Somerset, it's very central and easy to get to. Their drinks taste very fresh, and they have a great assortment of toppings. I also like how they have nice chewy pearls that aren't too hard. In terms of price, I like how they always have specials going on. The staff are also very attentive and quick with the orders. There is ample seating space and never too too long of a line. A particular favorite drink of mine is the fresh taro milk tea with sago! read more

This bubble tea place is super close to my house so I thought I would try it out. The interior is nicely decorated and there's a bunch of seating in there. I ordered the milk pearl tea and it was on special for 3.99 which was very good for bubble tea. The bubble tea itself was very good as well. They have many options of drinks so it's kind of overwhelming for me because I am kind of indecisive but they have their most popular ones on a separate board so that helps. The service was friendly and pretty fast! I would definitely go here again and try out the other flavours as well! read more

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I was super excited to come here because I've been to the locations in Beijing, and always wished Ottawa had them. I came on a Monday evening, and the place was pretty full during the time I was there. They have a promotion now for $3.99 milk bubble tea with pearls, which is 30% off. I got the taro milk tea, which was perfectly sweet at half sweet. The interiors are really modern and clean, with high ceilings, and comfy booth seats. Definitely coming back to get the promo before it's over (Nov 1)! What would make it better is consistent sales, and maybe more variety of slush drinks. read more

Good variety and the service was very good! I've been here multiple times and every encounter was pleasant!

I'm usually house-bound these days, but when a new bubble tea joint opens up in town, you can bet that I'd make it there, one way or another; sooner rather than later! So there were we were during one of their first few weekends open in Ottawa (if not the first weekend), and surprisingly there weren't very many people at all. No lineup, free tables, with lots of staff up-front. Maybe we lucked out? Or maybe people just didn't know about it yet? But with its location right on the corner of Somerset/Bank, one of the busiest intersections for foot traffic downtown (I'd know; I used to live near there!), I'd be surprised if people "didn't know" about it yet. Didn't get a chance to try yet maybe... Anyway, we've actually had CoCo before - in Vancouver, where we had the 3 Guys - essentially milk tea with pudding, pearls and grass jelly. It was too much topping for me (I don't usually add any), but I do remember preferring the milk tea over other chains such as Presotea or Chatime. This time in Ottawa, I ordered a regular warm taro milk tea, 70% sweet. It was chilly that evening, so this made sense to me. My partner had the promotion (roasted milk with pearls), 70% sweet as well. Both drinks were done well and fast, and I definitely enjoyed it more than my first cup back in Vancouver. It was strong but not too sweet, and it definitely goes down smoother and easier than other (warm) milk teas I've had in town. My only peeve may be that the cup they use for warm drinks still has a plastic top and must be sipped through a straw (similar to Preso). Seriously, who drinks warm/hot drinks from a straw? In this way, I much prefer Chatime's coffee cup with the proper drink top (although you do pay the same price as a regular bbt for less volume in said cup). Their space is also lovely with booths and smaller tables by the window. I did find it a bit loud (when there were more people). By the time we received our order and gotten a table, a massive line had formed behind us - so I guess it was premature to question CoCo's popularity in Ottawa just yet. I can imagine how much busier it would have been earlier in the day; they could really benefit from some lane dividers and instructions on where to line up (people were lining out near the door until told otherwise). Great addition to my favourite downtown hood. Even with the horrid parking, we'll be back! read more

My husband has found his new favourite bubble tea place. He has gone fur the last few weeks and has tried quite a few flavours. He is a big fan of the red bean bubble tea which comes with real red beans inside. This past weekend we checked it out together. I ordered the milk tea bubble tea with pearls unsweetened. He had the taro bubble tea unsweetened. I really liked the strong tea flavour of mine. There is no tea in the taro bubble milk. They had a promotion on, so a large was cheaper than a regular. The service was fairly quick and the ambiance is cool and clean. I'd definitely go back. read more

Brought a client here from out of town for some bubble tea, really enjoyed it as a novice to this sort of tea.

Great service and good prices compared to other bbt places in Ottawa. Quality of their drinks is consistently good too. CoCo is definitely the way to go! read more

We ordered bubble tea from Coco so many times but this time made me so dissapointed then. We ordered through Uber Eat then we got it, none straw in my order. How can we drink bubble tea without straw? And when we call to ask about it, they just say sorry and they cant do anything. Then when we said we never order again cuz of their service, they said that they dont care if we dont wanna order anymore. So upset about them!!! read more

This Coco Tea was terribly disappointing. There was five girls behind the counter and it took forever for us to get our drink. Other Coco Tea locations and bubble places are way faster. Do Not Recommend this location . read more

i only ever order one drink there - the roasted milk tea with grass jelly and pudding with 30% sugar and less ice. consistent every single time! read more

Awesome bubble tea! This place is always super busy because it's great! We got hot bubble tea for the first time and it was just as good as cold! read more

Their pearl roasted milk tea is robust and strong, which I really like. Their large is a bit smaller than expected but it is also reflected in the price, which is relatively cheaper than other bubble tea places in Ottawa. read more