Hot Cha Cafe is a great little stop for ice cream, smoothies, or bubble tea. They have very…read morereasonable service, prices, and great flavor for their teams. Bonus is free bubbles, sago, or jelly!

This is a hidden gem in the Cambie village neighborhood. They have an extensive menu. Check out…read moretheir weekly specials. They include drinks made with Island Farms ice cream, fresh fruit drinks, and regular milk tea bubble tea in a variety of flavours. The lineup is usually short, and you can get your drink fairly quickly. It's quite small inside, but they do have a couple of tables available. Make sure to check out this family owned and operated establishment.

We had dinner just a few shops away from here and decided to stop here for some bubble tea after…read moredinner. They had a weekly special on: Brown Sugar KitKat Greentea Cheesecake. We got one of those and a Durian Smoothie. I think we somehow missed the Greentea part of this drink cuz when we got it, hubby and I were both surprised at how green the drink was. It's only now that I look back at the photo I took of the menu that I realize the word Greentea was in the name of the drink so...not so surprising anymore that our drink was green. I honestly didn't taste much Greentea in it though. Mostly I tasted KitKat and Brown Sugar. Didn't taste any kind of Cheesecake flavor in it. It wasn't a bad drink but I think I prefer the fruity drinks that we've had from this place in the past. I think I'd have also preferred this drink to be slightly less sweet than it was. We brought our drinks home and had them while watching a movie. Hubby sat further back in the room while our daughter and I sat in the front of the room, but I could still smell the Durian smoothie from where we were sitting!

Ordered their avocado and green apple. Had the right amount…read moreof sweetness level and their pearls were fresh even at 10pm at night. They also offer lots of food choices which is great since they open late at night. Service was fast. Ambiance is normal but still clean.

They had some 20% off drinks but none of them really appealed to me. They all looked a bit too…read moreheavy for me. I wanted something lighter. No toppings and mostly liquid. My eye landed on Watermelon Smoothie and so I went with that. Great choice! Tasty, refreshing, and not too heavy. It was exactly what I needed. I think this is a new favourite of mine!

Decent location with table to sit. But doors is open even in the evening probably to decrease…read moreinfection risk during winter. Drinks were average. Lots of smoothies and decent topping options. Quite a busy store for takeout and delivery.

Not what it used to be. Ordered the black sesame egg waffle and although it came out warm and…read morefresh, it wasn't crispy at all. The batter didn't have that typical eggy fragrant smell or taste either. The black sesame flavour was quite lacking as well. I think they need to toast the black sesame first before adding it to their batter. It was so mediocre I only had 2 pieces. I remember their egg waffles being so good, hot and crispy many years ago. No wonder the shop is always empty now whenever I pass by. Their drink prices have gone up, too. For drinks, there's so many other better options in Richmond, and they all cost the same price so don't waste your money here. Also, they no longer have a public washroom. The sign says out of service but I am pretty sure the staff use it themselves. I understand why they'd do this although I don't know if it follows the rules for cafes. I would recommend Eggette House for egg waffles instead. Definitely won't be coming back.

Located below Superstore, this bubble tea shop has a wide selection of drinks, desserts and cute…read moretoys/Asian collectables to choose from. If you can't decide on a flavour, get their duo cup where you can choose 2 flavours. I chose taro milk tea and roasted milk tea with pearls. The drink tasted watered down, but the pearls were nice and chewy. We didn't get any waffles, but it smelled so good, we will try next time. There was only 1 girl working until another arrived later and although she was very busy taking orders and making the drinks, she was pleasant the entire time.

I was craving a drink during our walk to the beach and ended up here instead! What drew us in were…read morenew the açaí matcha drinks they offer. I'm a sucker for açaí bowls though and had to go for a classic bowl. Actually love that it comes in a cup for easy transport during the walk. My friend never tried acai so the cashier was so sweet and patient, even let her try a sample first. I got bunch of mix ins including almond butter and matcha chia. I tried my friend's with the regular chai pudding though and found the flavors more satisfying than the matcha chai pudding. This spot is always such a go to for quality açaí bowls and I def will be back to try those matcha açaí drinks.

I love the Oakberry chain and when I saw it in Vancouver I had to make a stop. There's something…read moreabout the flavor of their acai and granola that just hits for me and I crave it every time I see it. This spot was no different - I got the medium sized acai bowl with all the fruit, granola, and chia pudding and seeds. Absolutely refreshing and perfect :)

Nomsmag Ice cream festival has just started. I always enjoy each vendor's limited items. This time,…read moreI visited Sweet 7 and offers WOrld cup themed dessert! What I got: Go Canada! FIFA World Cup Sundae Vancouver's FIFA World Cup 2026 tribute. Strawberry sauce and vanilla soft serve in red and white, decorated with maple leaf cookies, soccer-themed candy, coconut jelly, and a Canadian flag pick. Amazing presentation. I liked maple leaf cookie and Canada flag on the top. Strawberry sauce features Canada 's signature red color and soft serve was white color. Coconut Jelly and soft serve paired so well. Soft serve itself was nicely sweet. I found the soft serve melted a bit too quickly. Other than that, , It was a fantastic item! Highly recommend this item to cheer on Canada!

I got the mango sago coconut milk. It was so delicious, I think it rivals Macu and alfatea! I could…read moretell they used only coconut milk for the base (without diluting it or smth) cus it was so rich and creamy. There was a generous amount of mango chunks and sago, and the drink was not too sweet! Probably one of the best mango drinks I've had.

Meh. I wish I could give it more, but it would have required A LOT more for this non-foodie…read moreout-of-towner that has experienced similar places but 4 or 5/5 stars. First, the ambiance leaves a lot to be desired. 2/5 stars. It's alright if you're in middle school or high school, but it's not a hip place to bring a date for the first time if you're an adult in your 20s. It's almost kind of grungy, actually. Walls are made of foam/plastic "tile" that's all scuffed up and barely hanging on with tape. Mismatched, random "decoration" on the wall you'd expect to see at your Cantonese auntie/mom/grandma's house. I honestly wouldn't care (because that's what I grew up with) if the food or service made up for it, but the rest of our experience fell flat. I'm no expert, but it looks like we were given an abbreviated menu? I would've wanted the shaved ice cream, but we got a menu that raved and raved about their "most popular" shaved ice, so that's what we planned to order. Second, service - 1/5 stars. The waitress took forever and a day to take our order. (Yes, the place filled up after we came.) Two other parties that came after us had their orders taken and also got their orders before us. They left before our food even came. The waitress didn't seem to give us the time of day when we had questions about the menu - it was like we were an inconvenience or something. She could've acknowledged the wait or ANYTHING, but nope. Then when we hesitated, her body language was like she had rolled her eyes. I guess that's what we tolerate from high schoolers nowadays? I'm from the States and I'm used to Canadiens being overly polite to a fault. I can't wait to experience what I'm used to. When we drove away, my wife admitted she forgot to leave a tip. Oops. I didn't say anything. Third, portion size. 4/5 stars. I wanted to get one large bowl but got overruled and we got two medium bowls for two adults and three kids (decently full from dinner already). If you're considering the same thing, GET THE LARGE BOWL. It's cheaper ($20 versus $28), more awesome-looking, and pretty much has the same count of toppings (8 versus 4) and same volume - if not more of shaved ice. Fourth, quality of the ingredients of the shaved ice. Probably middle of the road. 3/5 stars. In the end, I should give this place 3/5 stars, but I'd be lying to you if I said wasn't bothered with the service that dragged the score down. I won't be returning and I couldn't recommend it when you have TONS of other options in a place jam-packed with Asians. I wish it the best and I hope it improves.

Great place we discovered while in Richmond. Perfect for dessert, so many choices. Very fun…read moreplace. We ordered a DIY shaved ice cream-- depending on the size you choose you can.select toppings of all sorts, from fresh fruits, assorted jellies, and finish it off with condensed milk. Really good. Can be solo or meant to be shred. I'd like to come back to try other things they have on the menu.

Sweet 7 is still one of my go-to spots whenever I want something refreshing but also a little…read moreindulgent. My favorite is their Creamy Mango Pomelo Sago--it honestly feels like a dessert and a drink in one. The mango flavor is rich and natural, and what I really like is that when I order 70% sugar, it's mostly just the natural sweetness from the mango--no extra sugar needed. It tastes clean, not overly sweet, but still very satisfying. Every sip has a mix of textures--juicy mango chunks, bits of pomelo, and soft sago--plus that creamy foam on top that ties everything together. This time, I also tried their Cherry Blossom Food Fest menu, specifically the Strawberry Coconut Bliss. It's refreshing with a slight tang from the strawberry, and the coconut adds a creamy, tropical touch. I really liked the coconut chunks--it makes the drink feel more like a treat rather than just a regular fruit tea. Overall, Sweet 7 is one of those places you can rely on for quality drinks that feel a little extra special.

Great bubble tea options here. We had a variety of mango and milk tea options. We asked for less…read moresugar and they tasted fabulous! Everything was super fresh and the costs were slightly less than other options even though they're in downtown Vancouver. We would absolutely come back.