This place caters perfectly for those who need a space to work late into the night. It is a cafe…read morethat opens around the same time other cafes are typically closing. I visited this place a couple of weeks ago, three nights straight, to get a project done. Most of the other patrons were also there to do work or were hanging out quietly. It is lovely to have a place open late, which does not require you to default to buying alcohol to be around. The cafe drinks are nicely crafted and of good quality. Don't forget to start a stamp card if you see yourself visiting frequently.

Lair Night was one of the only cafes that was open late at night, so I decided that this was a good…read moreplace to stick around. There is a seating area (that's suited more for studying than for social gatherings), and the cafe manager/ owner is extremely chill. He recommended that the matcha tsunami would be good and is very popular-- he was right. I'm not a huge fan of cold slush drinks, but the matcha tsunami was so good, not too sugary or icy, just the right amount of slush. Good ambiance, and good drinks!

I was craving bubble tea and passed by this place, thought I'd give it a try. I went early in the…read moremorning, maybe the first or second customer served. The milk tea was not fragrant and honestly a little diluted. I had high hopes given this place is supposedly well known in Taiwan. The tapioca was well made though and the perfect texture. I would not go back and try this place again. There's some seating inside but limited.

Smell the tea, explore the options. Sit, relax and enjoy. Lots of employees all wanting you to…read morechoose the right thing for them to make for you. Often busy without seats available. When there are, it's perfect.

Came here with friends as an alternative from bubble tea but still getting a bubble tea related…read moredrink. The pricing here is similar to the original Hong Kong one which is quite pricy but hey it's a nice treat yourself kind of place The aesthetic of the restaurant is quite cute and the tables are a nice marble white colour which makes the mango related items pop out I ordered one of their signature mango drinks with aloe and it was delicious

I remember years ago when I first stepped into a real Chinese bakery. Actually, it was probably…read morethe first time in any real authentic Chinese place. I grew up in Scarborough (yes...Scarberia, Scarlem, ...blah) and Chinese food was your standard sweet and sour chicken balls, fried rice, egg rolls and fortune cookies. Thank the Lord that I went to UofT in downtown Toronto. It was an education in people, places, and things!!! I got to experience many flavours of Asia. Especially food from different parts of China and surrounding countries. It was wonderful, but I never liked was their desserts. Always found it artificial tasting, lacking in basic amounts of butter, milk, sugar, even technique. I didn't expect much walking to Hui Lau Shan, however, the business has done a wonderful job of modernizing and making the shop comfortable. Numerous seats and bench for you to plop yourself down and enjoy a meal on tables that have been made by one of the staff's significant other. Fun fact! It turns out that this is a chain from a famous dessert place back in Hong Kong. Here is a wiki on them: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hui_Lau_Shan The story of how this location was put together and opened was quite charming and cute. One of the owners came to Canada over a decade ago and wanted to have her favourite dessert place. Worked with a couple of people and opened up this franchise. Standing next to her husband, they recount the tale of how the place opened and what they wish to accomplish. The main attraction at HLS is the MANGO. They take painstaking steps ensure that they get the right variety and do their best to ensure that it is just ripening. Much detail to the freshness is seen in all their ingredients and finished products - they will not sell their mochi mango balls if they have been sitting for two days. Production must be well thought out. Their are plenty of choices on their menu. So many items in both to go cups and sit down and enjoy goblets. The number of ways they can produce a mango dessert is mind boggling. The way they prepare and plate is well thought out too. My personal experience and review, is based on the hospitality of the place, and the takeout that I had. I ordered a mango pomelo sago drink, and 6 of their mango mochi. WOW!...flavour explosion. Move over ice cream and waffle joints, move over french cafes, and Italian bakeries. Asian desserts have landed! You can really taste the freshness of the mango, the sweetness and just the little tartness that I like. Their sinful mochi is stuffed with a generous chunk of mango and dusted in coconut shavings. You cannot stop at one...or even 2. I had my espresso after the mochi as I didn't want to spoil the taste of each bite. I think that there is an HLS nearby and hope to have the same experience there, but I will make a note to drop by here if I am running through Hamilton. OR hmmm...any Commuting Yelper can pick me up a dozen please!!! Cheers!!!

I've been visiting this location since the first week they opened in December, dunno why it took me…read morethis long to write a review. Great service at this location. When I asked for recommended selections, the barista offered me a plethora of options. Their Oolong Milk Tea (a wednesday special) is AMAZING. Its 3.99 large size on Wednesdays. I ordered the hot with standard sugar level and I am literally in heaven. It's too cold outside. This is perfect. They have free secure wifi inside too, really great location for studying. It's relatively empty since not a lot of people know about this location yet, so you will always have a place to sit.

Not sure if I was kung fu kicked and am seeing stars, but Kung Fu locations seem different from…read moreeach other (I'm biased for the Danforth location). Like, the offering in this Yorkville location seemed different, though it had a bigger setting area. Got the pineapple iced tea - standard tea, good amount of jelly, a bit heavy on the ice but not egregiously so. If you like Kung Fu Tea, you'll get to enjoy and sit in this one.

Got the purple rice yogurt zero sugar. It was a bit sour but still with the real ingredients it…read morewasn't bad at all. It was filling and delicious. It's one of their most popular drinks. The person helping me was nice and made the recommendation because he doesn't like sweet drinks either. I'm sure 25% sugar or more would be even better but the 0% sugar was pleasantly good. Would come back if in area.

Fast service on a weekday evening! Ordered my drink and left within 5 minutes. There's 1 bench…read moreinside to wait for your items but no real sitting area to hang out. Drink was what I expected but the mochi had more of a grainy tofu consistency. I was hoping for a soft, sticky texture. Next time, I'll skip the mochi and pick another topping.

I went after a recommendation from a couple people…read more I just say I was pleasantly surprised! I'm not sure what the thing was that made them have line up's to order but I saw Jasmine tea on the menu. I ordered a hot version with their recommendation of sugar. After I tried it - I was hooked on this. I was worried it would lose that jasmine essence somehow when it was so busy but it didn't . The only thing I would say was a little off putting is the flow of product out in this to-go space. From back of house to customer - it's a little awkward. I saw 4 numbers ahead of mine completed - their process of prep made customers wait including me a little longer than necessary but the end product I can say was very good for the wait. As long as you are not in a rush... you'll be good here.

The tea here is really great. It has a very nice aroma and is brewed perfectly. I will say though…read morethat it is quite expensive for bubble tea, the wait times can be long, and they are frequently out of stock of toppings / flavors. Also no seating at this downtown location

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.

Y'all Canadians here don't realize how lucky you have it with a Chicha San Chen operating with no…read morelines and actual space to chill inside the shop with your drink. That is unheard of here in the States. As a boba connoisseur, I was ecstatic when I saw Chicha having a location on the way home to our hotel. I knew the quality of their drinks would be up there, and the fact that there was little wait really sweetened the experience. I ordered the DongDing Oolong Milk Tea with Oat Milk and Boba, light sugar and ice. Their boba here is slightly different from a traditional black tapioca pearl, but it still hits the spot. The tea was well brewed and not too sweet, just how I like my boba. The shop itself was wonderful with its cute aesthetics and the smell of tea filling the air. You could tell there was quality based on that alone. Give them a try if you've yet to experience higher quality boba.

Excellent staff. Friendly, patient and let me sample grass jelly as I was worried about sugar…read morelevel. Also helped me fix a transaction when I used the wrong payment. Very great group. This location is more relaxed than their China town one. Has a better seating area and much cleaner.