This is an old school no-frills bubble tea shop. The prices are a major throwback - I think all the drinks are less than $5 and one topping is included. They also have ice cream, bubble waffles, and light meals/snacks like fish balls with rice. They always have weekly special drinks with interesting combinations of flavours. I stopped in and grabbed one of this week's specials, lychee rose cheesecake. I liked the flavour and it did taste like cheesecake, but was really sweet, more than I would have preferred. The pearls were great - they were cooked to be soft but still chewy. I just took my drink to go, but they do have some tables in the cafe with board/card games to borrow. A good place to visit for a nostalgic bubble tea fix or just a cheap treat. read more

Hot Cha Cafe - Rose lychee cheesecake w/ bubbles - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

a no-frills neighborhood old school bbt and snack shop. Seems family run. They have their menu written on chalkboards and specials on paper taped to the wall. I had their hot "wheat germ" drink and an oreo waffle. both were great. Tasted like the stuff I used to get in highschool decades ago. Kid at the counter was nice enough. And this place was popular. on a Saturday night, they had a steady lineup. I'll be back to try other things. Good honest simple food. Is it the best food of this kind in town? no. But its good. And their selection is massive. And the quality is there. I watched the lady make somebody's crepe from scratch. Wish I ordered it. And they dont charge outrageous prices either. i'll be back. read more

A casual stumble to Hot Cha Cafe post dinner in the neighborhood... this one's all for nostalgia. The range of classic drinks - fresh fruit, ice cream, powder based - you name it. It's no frills, but takes me back to 2003 when bubble tea was just a mere vitamix blended drink with pearls. The bubble tea scene has since evolved greatly and this place takes you wayyy back. Also serving little snack dishes on the side, offering fish balls, waffles etc etc. Enjoyed my taro milk drink from here, nothing crazy but would swing by on an odd day :) read more

An old school bubble tea cafe which somewhat reminds me of Dragon Tea House. Unfortunately none of the bubble teas drew me in but I did end up getting a matcha waffle which I thought was pretty good. Although it was made fresh, I thought it was only okay. Maybe I should have stuck with a bbt offering instead. read more

Hot Cha Cafe - Matcha waffle - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I was here on June 2nd Sunday while walking around Cambie. I kinda wanted to try Xing FuTang, but didn't feel like spending so much. Hot Cha was the best choice within my budget. I got Pineapple Lycheese Cheescake for small ($2.99) it was the best deal I've had. Nowadays bbt ranges from $5-$6 so HC won't break the bank and I can save a bit of cash. My drink was good; it was tart and sweet like yogurt slush. I recommend this place if you want something tasty and cheap. This place reminds of Milk and Sugar Cafe near Joyce. read more

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I like this place. The bubble tea are reasonably priced. They have fresh fruits drinks. Bubbles, Coconut Jelly and Rainbow Jelly are free. Only down fall is that they accept Cash and Debit only. I got the daily special Pinapple Peach drink with Coconut Jelly. It was good. The large was only $3.50. It was actually too large for me. This place has free wifi and so this is a plus. It's located just between 16th ave and 17th ave on Cambie. It would be better if it's closer to Broadway for me. But that is a personal preference. This is a family ran business. The owner was super friendly. She even bought her son to work. This place not only have bubble tea or hot drinks, they also serve crepes. I will have to come back to try their crepes. read more

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I stopped by and enjoyed their deal of the day, which was a mango slush with almond jelly. A great value for an average product, but no complaints on my end. Parking was free in the neighborhood, but meters were available on Cambie. Service was competent, though not memorable. Bottom line: Not extraordinary, but I'd come back for a deal. read more

My friend introduced me to this place last week and I'm obsessed! The menu selection and prices actually remind me alot of Milk & Sugar Cafe, they even have the weekly specials board too! I haven't tried the boba here yet but my friend is obsessed with it and says it's the best in the area. I decided to get a scoop of mango ice cream in a cone and the portion was HUGE! Not only that but it was under $5. Extremely affordable, tasty, great portion and good customer service! Love this place and will come back read more

Hot Cha Cafe - boba and mango ice cream (1 scoop) - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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The prices here are unreal. This is how much I paid for bubble tea 15 years ago in highschool! There is a great selection of flavours and lots of space for sitting inside. The pearl quality is not as good as some of the Taiwanese bbt places. They are a bit more on the chewy side and similar to T&T. However, the tea flavours and options make for the price provide great value! read more

Hot Cha Cafe - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I've been to Hotcha a few times now and have really enjoyed my overall experience. They're a family owned business centrally located on the Cambie corridor, but their extensive menu offerings are all inexpensively priced. Like other reviewers have noted, Hotcha is reminiscent of the popular Milk and Sugar Cafe on Kingsway, with weekly specials coming in at the $3-3.50 price range (toppings included). In a time where $7 Yifang fruit teas and $6 brown sugar pearl drinks reign supreme, what a steal. So far, I've tried a number of their weekly deals, and my favourites include the Matcha Cheesecake and Pineapple Coconut. I usually have to ask for less sugar in my drinks but they get the sweetness and ice consistency just right here. Add in owners who clearly value customer feedback and the fact that they accept debit cards, and you have a return customer. Support this local business and give them a try - I guarantee that you won't be disappointed. read more

I got the roasted milk tea with pearls (2/5 as it didn't have much flavour/was watery and the pearls were too soft/no chew) and hubby got the mango slush (4/5 as it had good flavour). Reasonable prices and drinks didn't take too long but the woman taking our order was not friendly and felt hesitation from her when we asked questions about the drinks. I don't plan to return. read more

Glad I found this friendly, neighbourhood shop near my place. They have the typical bubbletea options but at a cheaper price. I like that they have seasonal as well as weekly specials I got a large (mango) fruit bubbletea and the coconut jelly was free because it was part of the weekly promotions. It definitely tasted like real fruits and it wasn't too sweet. I also tried their curry fish balls as well as their pork & shrimp dumplings. The curry fish balls were alright but the dumplings were phenomenal! It tasted homemade and I liked that there were little shrimps in the broth rather than the filling. The seaweed was a nice twist read more

Such a cozy mom-and-pop bubbletea joint. We were here midday on the weekend, and it was decently busy, but we still got a table with only 1 other person in line. That should say something for a BBT shop in between Canada Line stations. Our drinks were specially served by the kids of the family who must've been under 12 years old - cuties! There were endless drink choices, but it seems like they specialize in ice cream and cheesecake bubbletea flavours as they had a couple chalkboard menus dedicated to them. I tasted the roasted milk tea and strawberry cheesecake bubbletea - so good! The cheesecake one was a little thick, but I liked mine that way and gobbled it up before my friend finished his much-less-thick milk tea (winner!) read more

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Great little cafe with lots of bubble tea selections. Prices are very affordable, especially compared to a lot of other bbt franchises. Weekly specials are around $3.50 for a large drink, and pearls or coconut jelly are even added for free. I had the mango coconut cheese cake and fresh durian drinks, both of which were great :) not too sweet and tasted fresh. The lady there was really nice and friendly, and even though she was the only one working at that time, the drinks were ready really quickly! Would definitely come back again :) read more

Hot Cha Cafe - Weekly Specials! - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Family run bubble tea place with about 5/6 tables. Clean not overly modern but the drinks are delicious and cheap. We had the passion fruit cheesecake with coconut jelly and strawberry mango slush with coconut jelly. So good. There's also some food items like curry fish balls and condensed milk toast, we didn't have an opportunity to try but will definitely try it next time. There's free wifi. The only downside is that this place only takes cash and debit. read more

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I always come in everytime I'm in the neighborhood. A non-pretentious little shop that sells great drinks and snacks at reasonable prices - prices that are hard to find in this age and location. One time they had this special "coconut coffee cheescake" (it's a drink, not food), that I keep craving for. The coconut and coffee flavors arent overwhelming and compliment each other. I'm having one right now as I type. The service is good too. The lady loves to hear feedback. 5/5 in terms of quality and service for this place. Very limited seating but not a deal breaker as there's open air seating a few steps away. Just grab a drink and people-watch there lol. read more

The passion fruit green tea is the best I've had in my life and I've had a lot of bubble tea. read more

Hot Cha Cafe - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I rarely hang around Cambie Corridor, but when I do, I make sure to drop by the tea houses and cafes for some specialty bubble tea. This being an inconspicuous mom-and-pop store, surprisingly beats other Asian "drinking holes" in the neighborhood. Their fruity line drinks are made from fresh fruit, including durian--a must have IMHO, and passion fruit and avocado. Their cups are of more solid and sturdy construction and design, unlike the flimsy ones used by some of their competitors. So you won't accidentally crush the cup and mess up your shirt. The price is more reasonable, too, while the taste is just as good, if not superior. They also serve ice cream, and a number of snacks like waffle, meat balls, and pot-stickers. An excellent choice if you suddenly have a thirst for Asian refreshment! read more

Ice cream: 5/5 their ice cream was pretty good and very affordable. Fresh fruit + ice cream: 5/5 We also got their shake with fruit and that was pretty good as well. Their fruits are fresh, especially the durian and taro. I would definitely come back if I'm ever in Vancouver again. Service: 5/5 friendly staff and the kids are cute. read more

Hot Cha Cafe is becoming my go to place for bubble tea. It's a small family business--one of the things that define Vancouver for me. The bubble tea is not trendy like all the other chains. It's the classic tea or fruit bevy with tapioca. Like how it was when bubble tea first arrived in Canada. And as many other people mentioned, it's on the cheaper side, which is also a bonus. read more

Hot Cha Cafe - Mango ice cream bubble tea - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Awesome late night bubble tea place and an extension of Milk and Sugar on the Cambie corridor. While they do crepe, waffles, and a few savoury food items, the mainstays are their weekly specials. Pro tip the cheesecake drinks are always a safe bet. I also like the fresh fruit options. Either way, hot cha is a refreshing change from the typical Taiwanese chains and generic drinks. The fact that the prices are also very reasonable is a huge plus too. read more

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Family run and super nice. Go for the HK style flavours they're better than the others. Love their chewy bubble waffle. Ice cream portions are huge. A child size is the same size as a small/single scoop as the competitor down the block. read more

My boyfriend and I visit here almost every week. The owners are friendly, and their prices are even friendlier. Comparing to all the new bubble tea joints they are least $1-2 cheaper. They come out with weekly specials and it's always something creative. If you're around the neighbourhood and are craving something sweet, pick something from their weekly special or create your own drink. You wont be disappointed! read more

Hot Cha Cafe - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Excellent crepes! I had a Nutella crepe with coffee ice cream, it was ridiculously good. Very light and fluffy. There are real fruit smoothies, at reasonable prices. The service is fast. The place is very clean but also comfortable, a family run business. They should open up for breakfast, once they grow a little. That's what I think anyway. Juice and crepes are breakfast food after all, right? read more

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Ambiance: hole in the wall. Top 50s music bumping. Clean. Large milk tea with pearls: $3.75 The pearls were cooked all the way through but not soggy. It's a little hard to screw up milk tea and I was happy with the sweetness and pearls Service: prompt and friendly. I'd give this 4.5 stars but since we cant give half stars I'll round down. 4 stars for me means I might go out of my way to get it but it's not my top recommendation. read more

Hot Cha Cafe - Specials - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Been here a few times now and been consistently happy with the bbt here. Great flavors at reasonable prices. Small business, family owned place. The mom runs the til while her kids help out when not in school. Love to see this kind of business thrive. read more

Recently discovered this new bbt place after trying to go to TTOB but was told it would take 40 minutes. I ordered the weekly special bbt and it ended up being around $3.50 with pearls. Really haven't seen bbt at this price for a very long time!!The waffle I ordered was delicious and really affordable as well. Would definitely revisit as it is very close to home. read more

Hot Cha Cafe - Strawberry waffle - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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There's lots of new bbt and dessert places on cambie but I think this is one of the best value ones! I got the milk tea with pearls and it was only $3. The milk tea is more the HK style, less sweet and creamy but more tea flavor which is what I prefer. Pearls are sweet and chewy. I like how they have choice of small size drinks and also free toppings like pearls and coconut jelly. I'll be back to try other drinks! read more

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Atmosphere: Modern and clean, some seating inside. Service: Very friendly service. Price: Market value. Food: This place has been on my bucket list for a while as I knew that they were opening soon. The menu at first was extremely overwhelming for me and it took me a while to decide. They were more than patient with me. I had a traditional milk tea bubble tea with extra pearls. read more

So affordable! And I love their durian drink because why not? Fresh fruit drinks with really good bubbles and simple, straightforward service. We had their seasonal special - green tea latte with popping bubbles and it was so delicious and refreshing! The shrimp and pork wonton soup - homemade and delicious. Really affordable for a light meal. read more

A very similar concept store to milk and sugar, albeit at a closer and more central location to me! I came her to try their weekly special and got the Oreo vanilla cheesecake bubble tea with pearls. To be honest it just tasted like an average milk shake with average to slightly below average pearls. I think the pearls had a funny after taste to them. I will however come back to try the fruit and ice cream bubble teas, although I can justify paying $5-$6 regular price for some frozen fruit mixed with store bough ice cream and pearls. What I will give them credit for is how cheap their weekly specials are; under $4 for a large bbt with pearls is a steal! read more

Hot Cha Cafe - Oreo vanilla cheesecake with pearls - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The Pearl Milk tea ("Milk tea with bubbles"), unfortunately, tasted watered down, and the pearls were mediocre in flavour, although they were soft and chewy. The major plus is that it is only $3.75 for a large! They have several weekly specials and rotate the specials regularly, so it's an affordable way to experiment with various unique flavours, e.g. Oreo Cheesecake Ice Cream bubble tea! read more

Green tea bubble waffle with green tea ice cream. We tried it last week on a mid week hunt for something sweet and were blown away by the quality and value. The waffle is crisp on the outside while soft on the inside. The ice cream did not melt since they cooled the waffle enough. Just try it. They are take out only during Covid but you will be totally fine to take this home, we tried that twice now with success. read more

Real condensed milk instead of milk powder? That's such a rarity these days. Just for that alone is enough reason to come back forever. But I also did myself the great favour of ordering the condensed milk thick toast, the Nutella crepe, and the curry fish balls (over the course of the last few visits, of course). SO good. Good quality food - the condensed milk toast is probably the best in Vancouver yet. Perfectly toasted, the bread was thick and delicious, with a generous amount of condensed milk. Glad I found this hidden gem! Don't be fooled by the plain decor, give it a try or get some takeout! read more

Hot Cha Cafe - Condensed milk thick toast - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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The XL pho next door didn't feel like an XL so we are glad we saw this place for dessert. I like crepes & waffles and hubby likes bbt and this place has both. Fantastic! The Daily Special - FRESH Mango Yakult + sago for $3.50 was such a nice treat. The crepe was soft and the waffle was crispy. Both being the way I like them. It's on the sweeter side but I picked Nutella instead of fruit myself so who is it to blame. I came with my daughters and the owner even gave us free gummies!! Aw... read more

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Not the most glamorous shop and a little run down, but prices are cheap (around $8 for two drinks) and drinks are yummy. Service is also friendly as this is a family owned restaurant. The menu definitely looks similar to Milk and Sugar. read more

Hot Cha Cafe - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I love Hot Cha! Definitely the sister joint of Milk and Sugar - their weekly specials are SO CHEAP and delicious, I would literally go out of my way to get bubble tea from them! For $3.50, I get a massive bbt that's always fresh and tasty, zero disappointment! It's also a bonus how fast they make the bubble tea as well! read more

First time here after hearing it was a really good ice cream place. I got the Mango Cheesecake blend with coconut jelly and it was one of the best mango blends I've had. I could taste the fresh fruit and the people that I was with were very satisfied with the quality and flavor of the ice cream. Servers were also very friendly and joined my family in some fun Pictionary! Definitely would recommend and am looking forward to the next time I am able to stop by! read more

Hot Cha Cafe is a new place that has popped up only in the last couple of months but already it's become one of my favourite bubble tea places around Vancouver and is quite the hidden gem! Although its decor may not be as fancy as your typical chain bubble tea franchise, Hot Cha Cafe's drinks are delicious and well worth the price which is what really counts. Their pearls also have a great consistency with the perfect amount of chew. I haven't tried too many of the different drinks yet because the green tea ice cream slush has been such a winner for me, but with its kind and efficient customer service coupled with its great tasting drinks, Hot Cha Cafe is definitely a place worth checking out if you're in the Cambie area and craving bubble tea or a snack. read more

Hot Cha Cafe - Green tea ice cream slush, mango slush, and a latte. Great pearls. - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

So my husband and I was in the neighborhood after a hospital visit and I really needed a pick-me-up. Hot cha was recommended to me by my sister and the 5 star yelp rating had me sold that I had to come try this cafe. By first glance, Hot Cha definitely doesnt look glamorous on the outside. In fact it looks a bit dingy and not what you would think a 5 star bubble tea shop would look like.. but dont be fooled. It looks like a old school bubble tea shop and their prices reflect that too, but the quality of their offerings are definitely a cut above the rest of the normal bbt drinks you get at other franchises! My husband got a mocha ice cream bubble tea and I got a fresh fruit mango cheesecake bubble tea with pearls. I was feeling down in the dumps so I also got myself a green tea bubble waffle with green tea ice cream. First of all - prices are amazing. Second of all - bubble waffle and ice cream with my bubble tea at amazing prices? Double amazing. It was the perfect pick me up for my day and I relished every single spoonful of ice cream that I got in my mouth before dipping the perfectly crispy bubble waffle in the same said ice cream. Oh did I mention that you get two spoonfuls of ice cream with it when you add a dollar ontop of your bubble waffle price? My husband is never satisfied with any coffee related bubble tea because everyone tries to pass off weak instant coffee mix for actual coffee but he was pretty satisfied with his mocha ice cream this time around. I wish hot cha was closer to my home because there really isnt a old school bubble tea store like this anymore around and I really wish I could come here more often. I'll definitely come back the next time I'm in the neighborhood and you should too! read more