Tried matcha for the second time, and I can confidently say this place won't let you down…read more I ordered the iced banana matcha and it was delicious. The matcha wasn't overpowering, and the banana added the perfect amount of sweetness without taking over the drink. If you stop by around 5 PM, expect a lineup--but honestly, that's usually a sign of how good this place is. Definitely worth the wait!

Nestled inside a Chinese Supermarket, Barburu is weving up some top notch matcha drinks. This place…read morewas very busy and stands out amongst some other food stalls in the area. They serve several different matcha drinks and even some bakery desserts. From my pics, you can see we ordered the Dalgona matcha and the Banana matcha. Both drinks were great and unique. The Dalgona was a bit on the sweeter side but it still tastes great. Definitely worth checking out if you are passing by for a Matcha fix!

Heard about all the hype, came to check it out. I ordered a hojicha soft serve which was good,…read morehowever, the hojicha flavor wasn't as strong as I had anticipated despite the color. 4 stars because it's pretty humid inside & the shop is too small to hang out in & comfortably accommodate customers despite the size and variation of their menu, which is a bit of a bummer. I'd be open to returning to give their matcha a try since that's what they're mainly known for.

Tsujiri (Tsujiri Tea Store/Tsujiri Chaho/辻利茶舗) is a Japanese tea spot and bakery of well, Tsujiri…read morethe Kyoto/Uji tea company on Toronto's Dundas and Elizabeth. The company has been in business since 1860 making matcha, hojicha/houjicha and other green teas, and you happen to have this tea and dessert spot here and in multiple cities. (I usually don't get Tsujiri's teas as I have my usuals in Yamamoto and Itou En, but because I see the bad Ohtani/Ootani way too often on the latter's displays as in the one on the Bums obviously, Shouhei [with the good one being Ikue-san who for us non-Japanese residents mostly know her as the voice actress of "Pokemon's" Pikachu], I may have to start getting Tsujiri's more often and Itou En's less often for matcha and houjicha. [I intentionally add the "-san" honorific to the good Ohtani and drop it to the bad Ohtani.] Yes Toronto and Canada, I too wanted the bad Ohtani to go to the Jays, not the Bums, and if you have always wondered why the Dodgers are called that, when the Trolley Dodgers [people dodged incoming trolleys to get to work] and the Giants were still in New York City's Brooklyn and Manhattan respectively until 1958, "New York World-Telegram" cartoonist Willard Mullin back in the day called them that as they didn't win their first and only east coast title until 1955, though the fortunes are the total opposite since they moved out west to Los Angeles and San Francisco.) Just like what I did with my Jirou review, I'll in a bit point out what items I see here that are not in my local cafes and vice versa. This will be a good reference section for me should I have the power to return to the city, and it will also give both you Canadians that haven't visited any of their multiple locations yet and international visitors an idea of what to expect. While I sit at multiple spots in my temporary home inserting the usual "Yes guys, the ladies are cute!" statement, I better mention this important note. Do keep in mind that the place, with a simple tea house look, is narrow. There aren't many places to sit at. There are just 2, 3 tables? Right around there. Let me get the item comparison part out of the way. Items I recall seeing here that are not in my local Japanese/Japanese ties cafes/dessert spots (the latter type involves a place I reviewed in Satura, a mainly European cafe at one of my suburbs with Japanese ties, including a partnership with a cafe/bakery in Tokyo)? There are items such as yuzu kakigoori (Japanese shaved ice), shiratama dango, dango parfait, and soft serve ice creams of matcha and houjicha. Items I recall seeing in my usual spots that are not in Tsujiri? Besides the cute decorations (multiple Sanrio characters coming to my mind instantly), the local Japanese bakeries/cafes have items such as kouign amann, "Anpanman" pan, Japanese strawberry short cake, ube matcha latte, and Japanese sodas. The fun part section? Seeing that my K-foodie sis, her friend and I are in a tea shop, a (too) legit (to quit) Japanese tea shop, of course I had to get tea in some form, as I picked the cold houjicha latte. We also had the matcha houjicha soft serve, a daifuku and an order of dango. As expected, the foods and drink are so good. Even my sister's friend said that the place is a perfect 5/5, and my sis likes the place despite not being as fond of Asian cafes or Asian desserts/pastries that aren't Filipino as I am. (She does like European ones like kouign amann though.) The flaws section? Normally, I penalize a cafe a star if it doesn't carry a caffeine free drink as I seriously think about the kids and how I often don't need the insane amount of caffeine, but because Tsujiri is a Japanese green tea company, I can't deduct a point for not having a mugicha. Besides, outside of mugicha, houjicha is a good alternative for kids that are old enough anyway. So, with that said/typed, the only flaw I can think of is the limited parking, but of course, this is Downtown Toronto now. Tsujiri is that good of a tea spot. Though there isn't an ideal parking situation, the place is that good of a spot because of the good tea and food. It may never be my top Japanese cafe (I've known Clover for around 20 years or so), but it is that good never the less. If you're looking for a good cafe/dessert spot in Toronto or in multiple cities in Canada, go to a Tsujiri spot! +/Tsujiri is terrific at being hospitable and flashing dashing foods and drinks, and having multiple locations in the country shows how good the spots have been. -/There's limited parking, but of course, this is Downtown Toronto/whatever Canadian city you're from after all.

"Mango Like Desserts" offers more than just dessert, they also have a lunch box for $10. The lunch…read morebox includes green curry, red curry and Hakka-style chili chicken options. We've already tried all of these options and this was our second visit. The price is reasonable, especially considering it's in the mall. Our favorite dish was the green curry chicken (I forgot to take photos the first time we went) and it has a more flavorful taste compared to the others. Both of them were not spicy for us. The best part was that they offered slices of mangoes. Although they might not have been ripe enough, possibly due to the season. We also ordered the $5 mango smoothie, which was packed with mango flavor, mango chunks and not overly sweet.

A absolute scam for some bullshit mango complete waste of time and money it was $15 for one mango…read morething the size of a small strawberry

We got the Tiramisu Mochi Yogurt and it was so fun to have the mochi chew in the drink. Yogurt had…read morea slight tangy taste and the Tiramisu was a little strong (and a little too sweet for my preference.) It is a cute little store with some seating available. Staff were very sweet and quick to make the drink! Would love to try the purple rice yogurt next time.

26 May 2026 between 9 - 9:15 pm…read more I like this place and will probably go again but wanted to update here as I saw one of the employees making drinks, sneezed, twice, while preparing the drinks. The blender was uncovered under their face and the covers for toppings were off. They were actively making drinks. They didn't cover their face or mouth as their hands were busy. I couldn't say anything in that moment and simply exited.

Amazing flavoured ice cream not too sweet with unique flavors and combinations. Very beautiful to…read morelook at and pairing with the dark color cone. Quality and quantity is both there. Serving size large. Melts quickly on a hot day. Have to eat fast. Staff super nice will let you try different flavors to see what you want. Located off queen st west and Niagara st. This is a small store with very bright color on the inside. I would definitely come back.

They were out of ube, pandan, and strawberry when I went, so I settled for the charcoal soft serve…read more First few bites? Delicious, creamy, light sweetness, and fun to eat. But after that, it got kinda overwhelming. The portion is massive for $6, which is a great deal, but it ended up being more of a chore to finish than a treat. The texture was smooth, but the flavor didn't evolve, just one note the whole way through. Also... so many flies inside which kinda ruined the vibe. Overall, a fun stop if you're nearby and want something aesthetic, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way for it again, especially if they're out of their signature flavors.

After a long bike ride on a hot summer's day, we were parched, and the body was craving an icy…read morecold, sweet, and refreshing fruit juice. Have you ever felt like that? It wasn't water that I wanted, it wasn't a fizzy soda, surprisingly not even a beer, but fruit juice. The body wanted it's electrolytes and nothing could satisfy that craving except real fruit. This place does not mess around. Fridge is stocked with fruit. You'll see them cut them open, scoop them out, blend them together, and make your drink in front of your eyes. The result, mmmm... mmm... mmmmm... I got the passion fruit slush with mango chunks. Absolutely delicious. The mango chunks are actual fresh mangoes chopped up.

Tables and chairs to sit here for a while which is different from other locations that have no…read moreseating. There's a ramp to get in which is good but unfortunately no electric door. Diamond mango slush is like a bucket! My go-to every time across Canada.

Lovely drinks, wonderful people, and a sweet hole-in-the-wall atmosphere while being right in the…read moremiddle of Spadina! I've been here a few times now and had some unique and tasty tea drinks. And multiple times I've asked the baristas for advice both for their cafe and loose leaf tea menus, and have gotten great recommendations. Pros: - menu with lots of unique/traditional flavors to try - small tables inside and outside (even while they're undergoing renovations) - central location - good wifi Cons: - not set up for large parties - can get a bit crowded when busy

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.

The best matcha latte I've had in Toronto so far!! So rich & not too milky…read more It's located in the Konjiki at Yonge, and the store has limited indoor seating as it's mostly meant as a take out spot. No complaints with the service. I only wish they had more locations in the GTA!

Been here a couple of times now.. the first time we didn't get ice cream, but just some cakes to go…read moreafter ramen. Now we came back for ice cream and were kinda disappointed. It was $8 for the parfait/sundae and it was very little ice cream overall... it was more side ingredients than the ice cream itself. The AC unit is broken too, so it was a little humid in there. Service was good otherwise.