Came here when it was rainy, and it was kind of hard to find. It's on the second floor, at the door…read moreto the left. When I went the whole cafe was full! Aesthetic wise it was cozy. We were wet from outside and the staff wiped us off using towels. We were seated very shortly! Note I do notice ppl come here to catch up with friends, making bracelets, working etc. seats r pretty limited. We got the coffee (jollypong) bingsu and the mango bingsu. We (3 ppl) shared them both. The coffee one is definitely unique! I enjoyed it a lot.

If you're looking for a coffee shop to settle into and actually get some work done, this is the…read morespot. The atmosphere is calm, quiet, and conducive to productivity--perfect for spending a few hours on your laptop or just escaping the city noise. I only grabbed a coffee this trip and the service was quick and very friendly. They also offer solid, standard breakfast options for a good morning start. I know they have a unique specialty Korean menu (which I didn't try this time!), and that's definitely bringing me back. While I just had coffee and was on my way quickly, the overall environment and swift service ensure I'll return soon to explore those specific offerings. Highly recommend for the fast service and relaxed vibe!

This location is right by the finch station on the viva side. There's parking available and at…read morenight around 8pm there were a lot of spots available. There's a door for you to enter and go up the stairs. Definitely don't come here with a stroller or someone with poor mobility, there's another location for without all the stairs on yonge and steeles. Small place, a few seats available and a long high top table in the middle. Two narrow washrooms at the back. You order your food at the counter, staff will help you out, very nice and kind. Water is available just at the long high top table with a tiny cup. Ordered a chocolate latte (not bad, not overly sweet and just water chocolate like other restaurants) and the matcha croffle. I would say i enjoyed the taste and size of the croffle at the other location, so I prefer to go to the other one next time.

The Cups is hands down my favourite bingsu spot!! I love them so, so much. I really wish they had a…read morelocation in Markham. Their croffles are chef's kiss. I had the matcha one last time and omg, it was so good a bit crunchy yet buttery, with ice cream on top. Absolute perfection. Their bingsu is what really keeps me coming back! super creamy and rich, but not overly sweet. They have so many flavours to choose from that you'll definitely find something you love, and the portions are pretty generous too. The coffee comes in big tall cups, is average, but honestly, come for the bingsu and the croffles. The shop itself is fairly small, but there's a decent amount of seating, if you go on a weekday, you can usually get a seat.

My favourite dessert spot in North York! The pistachio flavour is definitely the best. I also like…read morethe casual café-style setup and the self-serve concept, which makes it easy to grab something and go.

As someone who craves bingsu pretty often, I was pretty disappointed by the bingsu here considering…read morethe steeper price. I got the matcha mango bingsu which came out to just over $20 after tax and tip. What was most disappointing was how little of a matcha taste I got from it. The base was a very sweet milky taste, and I really wish they infused the matcha directly into the shave ice itself. The matcha was just drizzled on top with matcha powder, along with some whipped cream which only diluted the matcha taste further. On the other hand, I will say they are generous with the mango topping, which were very fresh and perfectly ripe. They gave one single mochi cube which I feel they should either give more of or none at all. The environment itself is very noisy. Not sure what it is about the walls but they do not absorb sound well at all. Voices echo and bounce off the walls like crazy, it sounds like everyone is yelling and talking over eachother in there. That aside, the space and decor has a cute vibe and the self-serve water/coffee bar is a nice added touch. If I ever come back here, it would either be out of convenience or to try their drinks/a different dessert. Unfortunately the bingsu falls short in my opinion especially for the price tag. The base should resemble more of the flavour rather than rely on toppings.

The Alley serves a very good bubble tea. What stood out most to me was the texture of the boba,…read morewhich had a noticeably more al dente chew than you'll find at most other shops. It's a small detail, but one that makes a big difference. The tea itself was well made, though I wouldn't say it separates itself from the many other quality bubble tea spots out there. Atmosphere is usually an afterthought for me, but the large tree in the middle of the shop creates a surprisingly relaxing vibe. It almost feels like you're sitting in a park while enjoying the comfort of air conditioning in the summer...or warmth in the winter. Service was fast, friendly, and efficient throughout my admittedly brief visit.

Bubble tea is my go to comfort drink and i'm always on the hunt for a new spot! I discovered The…read moreAlley a while back and it's still one of my favourite spots to go to. The service is always great, they do have limited seating but it's a perfect place to grab a drink and go! Theres a few drinks I love grabbing every time i'm here. My favourite is the Crunchy Strawberry Milk Tea, its so good and the crunchy topping just puts it over the top. Also some other good recommendations include the Royal No 9 and the Brown Sugar Milk Tea! 9/10 recommend!

Finally visited The Alley Hub after seeing it in the neighborhood for quite some time. I needed a…read morespot where I could study for most of the day, and this place caught my eye because of its menu and spacious interior. We ended up being the first customers of the day and sat in the seating area right in front of the counter. The bench and chair seating was surprisingly comfortable, and I really appreciated that there are power outlets running along the bench, which is perfect if you're planning to work or study for a while. The Wi-Fi was easy to connect to and worked reliably throughout the day. Parking was also convenient since there's plenty of free parking available. Service was friendly, and the staff seemed very knowledgeable about the menu. They were also great at making recommendations if you're unsure what to order. I ordered a large jasmine green milk tea with green tea jelly (my usual go-to), and it was made really well. I also tried their sweet potato fries, which came with a very smoky chipotle mayo. The portion size was quite good for $6.50. The food menu leans more toward light bites and finger foods--things like fries, pastries, and bagels--so it's better suited for snacks rather than a full meal. The washrooms were another pleasant surprise: clean, spacious, and stocked with thick toilet paper. There are several different seating options throughout the space, and they also offer a meeting room that can fit a larger group. From what I remember, it's about $100 for two hours, but any money spent on food or drinks can be deducted from that price. Overall, it was a good place to study. The environment stayed fairly quiet most of the day. The only time it got noticeably louder was around 2 p.m., when the place filled up.

Walked in and it's probably the blue tooth connection that notifies them who I was, which is kinda…read morestrange with technology these days. The employee could have made it sound more convincing when welcoming me back, but he also seemed a tad unsure. On the 9th day of every month; their famous Royal No.9 Tea line is 50% off! Just show them the app, maximum two orders per person. I love the floral blueberry tones in the No.9 black tea. They do a good job steeping the tea and mixing it well. The tea Lattes always come cold with fresh milk but if it's ordered hot there is only one size, which is disappointing for us bbt lovers who want it in a gallon size. They are mindful here to give a stronger straw that can survive a hot beverage without melting in 10 minutes. This I appreciate, or make the cup lids wider to compensate for tapioca bobas. Nice seating area by the windows, spacious and comfy.

Came on a Tuesday and it was still pretty busy. We grabbed the last seat. Pretty small place. Seats…read moreprobably around 20. We got the mango large to share. It was great! The ice was nice and fine and made with milk (we think). Lots of mango, a few cheese cake chunks and vanilla ice cream on top. Probably one of the better ones we've had in a while! Service was quick too.

First visit and really enjoyed this dessert spot! We went on a Friday night around 10 PM and it was…read morebusy, but the wait was only about 20 minutes. Ordering is self-serve at the front where you pay first, then grab a table. We tried a large mango bingsu, pistachio croffel, and black sesame latte. The mango bingsu was the highlight. It was so loaded, refreshing, and delicious. The pistachio croffel was buttery, crispy, and really tasty. The black sesame latte was just right and not too sweet, with a nice rich and nutty flavour. Overall, a great dessert spot with generous portions and unique flavours. Would definitely come back again!

We saw a lot of friends had been here before, so we would like to try. They recommended the big…read morewhite rabbit tea, which had reminded your childhood memories. I did Durian Milk Tea instead. There were only two staff there and we waited for a while to get the drink. They were busy. We did taste the durian pieces inside, but durian tasted not too strong, for whoever loves durian, that's not enough. And I ordered no ice and min sugar. Min sugar was still a bit sweet to me. No ice was good. I was OK with this drink. I would like to try the big white rabbit tea next time. And find the time would be less people.

It's a cute little bubble tea shop with decent amount of seating. And lots of drinks to pick from,…read moreof course had to try the white rabbit milk tea and it was so light! Lots to offer, parking lot is fairly busy though

Great service once again! Plenty of seating inside and outside. They have a prime location at the…read morecorner of Main St. Wherein their patio wraps around one end of the building, allowing for great views in the centre of Unionville. They have an amazing daily special: a hot sandwich with any Americano order! With three flavors to choose from, I got the ham and cheese which was made with a sweet bread and pressed into 2 neat triangles to seal in the mayo, ham and cheese filling. Simple yet satisfying. The other 2 flavors of free sandwiches to get with your coffee were unique, purple rice with cream chese. I have yet to try but the bright purple color was definately intriguing. The store literally has its doors open all day, its very inviting. They even have little doggy bowls filled with water outside the cafe! Will revisit and highly recommend.

Came here on a quiet weekday afternoon. A small little cafe…read moreat the start of unionville where you can catch up with a friend or get some work done! The worker was friendly, approachable and was able to explain highlight recommended menu items. Ordered the pistachio latte which was pleasant, not so sweet and yummy! Cozy, cute, but limited seating space. Would recommend if you're working alone or with one other person. Not enough space for big groups. But I also did notice they had an outdoor patio seating area as well! So perhaps a great patio day!