George's has been a staple in the SMU end of the south end for many years. The proprietor is always…read moreSmiling and willing to help with decisions. If it's your first time with bubble tea I recommend trying the peach or mango with no milk, after that start trying out some of the more exotic flavours like litchi with milk or taro. The signature milk tea is the Magic Tea, highly recommended. There are probably 100 different teas on the menu. Summer time is the best time for the chillers, essentially a bubble tea slushy. Price wise they are pretty reasonable for this type of experience, but be prepared to spend 15.00 for two. If it's getting late best to give them a call and make sure they have bubbles left. :)

The store has decent bubble tea but it is overpriced. 6 dollars for a regular size... a little to…read morerich for my blood. My main complaint, however, is the fact that the owner is so rude. I went in there one night when he was with a bunch of his friends and he stated that they are all out of bubble yea... I find that very hard to believe. I gave them the benefit of the doubt and went back a few days later. I was greeted by the same unfriendly owner who acted as though he was doing me a favor and did not even greet me upon entrance. I was asking which flavor was his favourite and he simply asked me to turn the menu around to reflect the "best in Halifax" marking on the front. A real jerk, I will not be returning and the Indochine Banh M near spring garden will be my go to, the tea is better anyways.... Spare yourself the time. This guy has a problem with Canadian Natives.

Really good boba but rest of drinks were sad. Classic bubble tea was watery. Fruit tea lacked fresh…read morefruit. Syrups are so 1990s.

I ordered an apple green tea and received a jasmine one, which was disgusting by the way. Then, the…read moreperson who took my order denied it and blamed it on me, refusing to apologize or to give me another one. They asked of me that I buy another one (It cost 7$) This store also does not take cash. I do not recommend, the one on Barrington St is way better.

Top Tea Mini is on the lower level of Spring Garden Place. It's in the food court. It's not well…read moremarked though. I think they must have been in the process of replacing the sign when I visited because there was no signage. I got the Mango "Cold Fried" yogurt ($8.45) and it was great. They pour liquid yogurt on this cold metal plate and the yogurt freezes and they break it up into pieces and put it in a cup. I initially wanted the Strawberry one, but they said they ran out of it, so I got the Mango one instead. The mango one had chunks of mango in it, as well as raisins. The texture was cool. It's a bit chewier than regular frozen yogurt, if that makes sense. It tastes like the ice cream that's made using liquid nitrogen. I really liked it, but I can see how some people may prefer traditional frozen yogurt. It took a while for them to make it because they had to wait for the machine to get cold enough. The wait was worth it though. Service was courteous. However, I think they raised the prices from what's on the menu board or they over charged me because I was charged over $10 (after taxes, before tip) for it. I'm from Ontario, so I just assumed that taxes in Nova Scotia were super high, but I later discovered Nova Scotia taxes are 15% so that wouldn't have brought the price to over $10. Anyway, it's something that I noticed, but seems to happen at a lot of places these days, not just in Nova Scotia, but also back home in Ontario. It's a bit pricey, although the portion is quite large. Good for a sometimes treat ;)

I love myself a good cup of tea. Sawadee has so much to offer with it's gorgeous furniture, unique…read moretrinkets, wall art, variety of tea, friendly service and overall atmosphere. Walking in I immediately fell in love. The soothing fountain, wooden elephant chair and massive wall lined with tea were the first things to catch my eye. They have lots of cool things for sale from tea sets, to pillows, to singing bowls, ginger chews and other tea merchandise. We ordered a peach rooibos tea and took a seat upstairs. You get a view of the whole shop from up there which I simply love. The two people working were both very nice and happy to answer our questions. The tea was lovely as well. This is one of my new favourite spots I think. I definitely plan on going back.

Holy tea party heaven! Sawadee is a super charming teashop, with every tea accessory one could…read moreimagine. I popped in today on a lovely walk through Granville Street and was taken with all of the lovely goods for purchase. There are hundreds of loose teas, dozens of tea sets in every shape, color and design, as well as candles and incense. They even have Buddhist wares available and a few different areas around the shop to sit and enjoy the calming space. The owner was very kind and the whole experience left me feeling simply wonderful. Sawadee is a great place for gift shopping and acquiring every kind of tea under the sun.

Excellent bubble tea! A must if you're not on a rush (they made it with a lot of love, so it takes…read more15 minutes to prepare lol)

TL;DR/The Short Version: Good bubble tea not far from the waterfront…read more The Longer Version: I stopped by and got a small Brown Sugar Bubble Taro Milk ($6.49). I had initially wanted to get it without added sugar but I was advised that the sugar level of this drink was fixed. Fortunately, I didn't find it too sweet at all. The mashed taro is sweetened and the brown sugar tapioca pearls are sweet, but I don't think they added additional sugar to the milk, so I was a happy camper. The taro is warm, but even with the less ice I ordered, after I mixed up the drink it was sufficiently cold. Service was neutral, but efficient. The lone staff member seemed really disinterested in serving customers. I got my drink rather quickly. Although I noted I was the only customer in the store, lol. White Alley Bubble Tea is the only non-chain bubble tea that was within walking distance from our hotel room, so I really wanted to try it and I'm glad I did. I wasn't like blown away by my drink or anything, but I was happy. Decor is pretty minimalist but they have a few tables and chairs if you want to hang out. (188)

I had the chocolate milk, bubble, tea, and extra black Boba and it was delicious. I would…read morerecommend. you can choose how much ice you want in it cold or hot and you can also choose how much want in it so from 10 which is not really sweet at all to 100% which is super sweet. I got 50 and it was the perfect balance of sweet.

Free wifi One baby high chair but no change table in the…read morebathroom. But freezers overflowing into the main seating area?... And a Christmas tree set up in July? No customers but dishes left out. Ultimately the attitude of the service is what gives this place such a low rating. I'm big on service with AT least a smile. Had bad vibes as soon as we walked in, and even after we started placing an order their attitude was detestable. .... And this is why there is another bubble tea place right across the street and that's where my future business will go.

Despite the bad reviews, I've never had a problem with the waitress. I got drinks and they were…read moregreat. The cups were cute, and you could adjust how sweet and cold you wanted it to be, so I'm not sure why some people said it was too sweet. ZenQ is a nice place for drinks.

Treats Cafe is another one of those places that serves it's purpose, but not much more. The cafe is…read morea decent spot to grab a quick coffee or treat if you work in 1505, but it's certainly not a place you would go out of your way to frequent. The staff is friendly and there is plenty of seating. They claim to have free wi-fi, but the only signals I was able to pick up were an "Aliant Hot Spot," which is not free, and a weak wireless signal from a conference center upstairs. Still, as I said, it serves it's purpose for those of us who frequent 1505 Barrington. If you need a quick snack or coffee, Treats Cafe is your best option...and your only option.

Treats offers the spectrum of comfort foods. Cookies, muffins, coffee, sammies, and salads are all…read moreavailable for a quick grab and go. Located in the Scotia Square mall, it may be a faster spot to get your fix than the busy hotbeds of Second Cup and Starbucks. They serve a modest selection of java, including a few specialty coffees. Treats are tasty and slightly less than Starbucks prices; although, with the abundance of Scotia Square offerings, Treats doesn't exactly bring anything stand-out to the table. A cookie is a cookie. But is a coffee just a coffee? Treats is a guaranteed quick fix, but if you're looking for something ultra grande, it may not quench all cravings.