This place is fairly new to Cambridge Centre and so the taste of their drinks can be a little…read moreinconsistent, but lately, it has improved! I go here for bubble tea every time I come to the mall as it's pretty cheap with their summer special. $2.99 for a small, $3.99 for a large. 50¢ extra for tapioca. It's one of the few places in Cambridge to get bbt, but actually, compared to other places in Waterloo or Mississauga, their tapioca isn't that good. But I really like the renovation. It doesn't even look like a KFC/Taco Bell was ever even there. The interior looks brand new and clean, and very bright with white walls. I was talking to a worker and she said she liked working there because the interior was very clean. Also, the owner is a very nice man, always smiling. Me and my sister got a $1 coupon for our next drink! I recommend their mango smoothies and the Pink Lady smoothie. My favourites. Thick, but smooth enough for it to glide through your straw (which are sturdy, good quality straws might I also add, lol). Although, I don't usually ever get their slushies anymore because they taste a little watery and isn't blended too well, but I might give them a couple more weeks to see if they improve!

I usually come here for the strawberry smoothies and its great! They have this promotion, where for…read moreevery 10 purchases you make, the one after that 10th purchase is free! If you get a drink from here, get the large! The drinks range from around $2-$5. I haven't tried the food there yet, but, when I do, I'll update!

These people don't know what extra tapioca is. Very disappointing and useless. Save ur moneyread more

Visited around 8pm on a Sunday & it wasn't too busy. My drinks were quickly made but I did…read moreexperience some miscommunication which I am unsettled about. I received an influencer voucher for the LNY campaign which includes: 2 large drinks & topping + a purple pocket. I showed the cashier & they said I needed to buy the drinks but it's supposed to be free so I told them I just need to scan it - I scanned it & it worked. After when I asked about the purple pocket, I was told that I don't get one since I used the voucher instead of purchasing the drinks; however it is clearly stated on the voucher that it includes a purple pocket. I showed them that the voucher includes the purple pocket but the staff was still reluctant & quickly dismissed it so I didn't end up receiving a purple pocket. I am not upset about not receiving the purple pocket, I am just unsettled about the service I received. I hate to leave negative reviews but I am always honest with my experiences and this was just my experience. I hope the service here will be improved in the future.

One of the more expensive Boba teas in Waterloo, I think it's a little overvalued. I got the…read moreDeerioca milk tea which had a very smooth, subtle, and nice tea flavor. However, the tapioca was a bit on the harder size, not as chewy or bouncy as traditional tapioca pearls should be.

I love the bubble tea it's always with the best taste. The staff are very kind and the place is…read moreclean.

*3.5 Stars* The…read morebubble tea itself is fairly consistent with other regular chatime locations. The price is standard, and the selection is a tad smaller. However this is understandable because the location is in a nook of the David Centre building on the UW campus. The makes it easy to grab bubble tea and go straight to the library to study afterwards. Perhaps it's still new so the new employees are adjusting but I found that the line to order wasn't long but the wait was. I waited about 5 min to order in a short line but had to wait 15-20min before my order came along. Again, this may be due to the amount of staff working (1 cashier and what seemed like 2-3 bubble tea baristas). Other than that, the bubble tea is standard and quite delicious! I always base my first impression off of how well they do their milk teas and I'd say this hits the mark. Very smooth, very tasty, I'm very happy with it! Just not impressed with the wait time but that may be due to the employees adjusting. Nonetheless, I'd give it some leeway and vote 3.5 stars for this location

Gongcha has so many pretty and really good drinks to choose from. They also introduced new…read moreice-cream waffles that tasted amazing #1 Strawberry Creme Brulee This drink we so soo pretty and tasted rather sweet. The sugar can not be adjusted for this one but it does not go overboard. Breaking the top and mixing it together in the end tastes amazing (middle) #2 Mango Splash with Aloe This drink was really refreshing and creamy. The taste of mango and hint of tea really brought it together. If you're feeling something more fruity then definitely go for this one. (Left) #3 Oreo Coffee Milk Tea This drink really tasted like an iced coffee. It was slightly bitter so it's good for coffee lovers. The Oreo bits were a nice addition to take away the bitterness. #4 Mixed Matcha and Oolong Waffle Ice-cream The waffle was hands down one of the best in waterloo. It was crunchy and soft on the inside. The oolong was a little overpowering but in a good way. Tastes similar to a fortune cookie. Although we could not taste the matcha as much. A must try out of all three!

Came here for the first time and had a great experience. The atmosphere of the store is enjoyable…read more The drinks are the best I've ever had!! And prices are reasonable. Staff very friendly! The matcha smoothie was the highest quality of matcha I have ever tasted. I'm not an expert in matcha but I usually get the matcha Frappuccino at Starbucks and this surpassed that greatly. The creme brulee smoothie had a crisp top that you could slap, it was soooo tasty. Never had anything like that before. Definitely will be back!

I had NM Signature Milk Tea and it's fairly inexpensive for an XL which is the same size as an XL…read morefrom Gong Cha but better. A little bit too many toppings in the milk tea in my opinion so there wasn't as much tea which was already on the weaker side in terms of milk teas. But each topping was delicious, from the boba to the pudding I think and the grass jelly.

So so good, best boba place I've been to by far! Great service, and a cute little spot.read more

If I wanted something very fruity, I'd come here. Their specialty is their mango slush and boy was…read moreit good. Sweet mango chunks mixed into their slushie is a good way to quench the summer thirst. Only thing I really don't like is the paper straws. Honestly. I tried them, and I hated them. The puncture through the plastic cover of the drink actually rips it more than it should, causing a bigger mess than the plastic ones. The paper straw changes the taste of the drink as well. Haven't tried the actually milk teas they have, so I can't review on the tea flavour, but the Mango slush is the way to go. They also have a loyalty app - download before ordering because, free drinks why not?

I got the small honey lemon tea with chunks of mango (+$0.50) - this is a great drink as an…read morealternative to milk-based tea drinks. It was refreshing and tasted great at a reasonable price. You can still adjust the level of honey in this drink - I got it with half the honey. I'd probably go without the chunks of mango next time.

Love Distinctly Tea and it is a must-stop when visiting Stratford! They have lots of cute and…read moreunique tea pots, tea cups, tea balls, tea makers, and tea kettles in the front of the store. The back of the store has loose leaf tea available for purchase. Tea is in large canisters and has a small canister in front of each if you wish to smell the tea. It reminds me of Teavana, which I wish still existed, and they have every tea you can think of like rooibos, puh er chai, oolong, tumeric tea, and flavored teas like chocolate ginger, orange ginger, and caramel apple to teas for good skin, weight loss, detox, and digestive health. Teas vary in price but generally are about $2 for 10 grams which probably makes a couple cups, $7 for 50 grams, $13.50 for 100 grams, and $33 for $250 grams (Canadian dollars). They have medium sized bags made up of most teas and they also have $2 smaller bags made up. You can also have any tea measured and bagged up for you. I bought a medium sized b of the orange ginger roobios tea and it was really good. It would be good mixed with a cinnamon chai. They also have ginger and framboise and maple hard candies and honey available for purchase at the register. Make sure to checkout Emerald Muse metaphysical gift shop and Wee Book and Photo Shop next door.

This tea shop has been around forever and I almost always make a point to stop by whenever I'm in…read moreStratford. The front of the store caries beautiful ceramic tea pots and mugs, plus accessories like tea cozies, steepers, etc. The back of the store carries their large selection of loose leaf teas that are well-organized in categories (black, green, white, rooibos, herbal, yerba mate). You are free to browse with a basket and smell all the lovely aromas (unlike places like David's where teas are kept behind the counter). The prices are reasonable at about $11 per 100g (slightly more for white teas). If you feel like a refreshing iced tea or a warm cup of tea to go, they also have that available.