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Cute, cozy spot that's great for studying or hanging with friends. When I went, it was super busy and about half the seats were taken by people studying. The other half were people talking to each other. I ordered the sea salt caramel soy latte and it was really good! It was very well balanced, not too sweet, and it came with a complementary cookies which was a nice touch. We also got a DIY mix to share, which was fun and tasty. One downside was the bathroom situation. It's shared with the other vendors in the building, and unfortunately it wasn't very clean when I used it. Also, there's a poster on the front door that says you get 10% off if you dine in for less than an hour, but that wasn't honored during my visit. I only noticed on my way out, and since the store was so busy I didn't bother going back to ask for a discount.
Food, ordered with phone, arrived momentarily, not too sweet but very favourable. Prices are very reasonable Service, friendly professional and always with a smile Ambiance, love the warm decoration, seats are are clean and roomy , amazing place to catch up with my girl friends Highly recommended!!!!!
What a cute place! Very I teresting menu if Asian fare. I was super happy to see there are desserts with less/reduced sugar. It's not often to have this option! I'd come back for lunch next time! Drinks were also very tasty. We did try one that sounded great on paper but too strange in reality (coffee and plum).
Excellent store! Beautiful desserts and very unique combos. Also there is food too. Came for the desserts. 16.99 Midnight summer fruits strawberry and mango and pandan jello with popping boba. The flowers are decorations can't be eaten as well as the paper sign. On the side there is the sauce Coconut milk and add to your desired taste. Other choice was osmathum tea. The dessert have special after pm either 50 percent off or free depending. Next was the Thai shaved ice 16.99 they put a lot of stuff on it the brown sugar tapioca and crunch toffee shaved ice covered with sauce and underneath black jello. A nice mix of items and a little Thai tea sauce if you need sweeter. Creme brulee 6.99 friend ordered looked good not sure how it tasted. The store is tucked away in the building and the front entrance you have to go in the building. Parking in front of the store is not really possible as it's a turn about and handicap parking with 20 min parking spots. Plenty of other free parking available on site. Washrooms not instore have to use building just around the corner. Open till 11pm last call 1030pm. Great little place with lots of unique desserts to try. Also there coffee, noodles and some Taiwanese snacks. Not only was the food beautiful the set up inside as well very warm welcoming patio like feel. Service was quick. Some discount if you pay in cash what a steal. This will be my go to dessert and tea spot now. **Note menu items may change price this was the price at this moment in time.
Came here because it's one of the only places open late on a weekday. The desserts were So delicious and aesthetically pleasing. If you like "not too sweet" this is the place for you. I will be back for sure !
The aesthetics of this cafe is spot on. Very homey Instagram worthy. I've been wanting to go here since they've opened. Finally made it here to try their desserts. They are having a BOGO deal now until Oct 14th for their shaved ice. We also got the egg waffle which was good but not sure it was worth $8 for one. The shaved ice is really good. Especially the Thai milk tea one. Also there's a sign on the door that says you get 10% off your bill if you leave Within one hour. Has anyone tried this?? lol
We went Miss Lin for a light meal. It is nicely decorated with a cozy vibe. It's a cool spot which gives you a BBT feel but also provides you some good selections on their menu. This is certainly an interesting place for you to dine comfortably there. We ordered the Salt & Pepper Chicken and the Super Mix Dessert. Both of them were pretty nice. Cute food presentations. Nice server giving us prompt services. I would come back again to catch-up with buddies while having some decent food choices.
Came here with a good friend for a girls day out. Enjoyed the unique coffee. Tastes amazing. Just wish it's less pricey
If you appreciate a clean, aesthetic space to work or chat, Miss Lin is a good choice. The DIY mix with coconut milk was refreshing and delicious.
Came to miss Lin recently and they are doing and buy one get one free promo i their desserts after 9pm. Super super worth it for the price. Their service was really good and they kept checking on us to see if we need a refill for our tea set. I love studying here especially because they close late. There's not a lot of cafe that close late in markham. It is always so aesthetically pleasing from the place and the food.
I have to say that our first experience with Miss Lin Cafe was amazing and they were very accommodating. We were a group of nine and the place was packed. As we were leaving, one of the staff asked if we can give them 5 mins to seat us it was packed. We loved the ambiance, so calm and clean. We all had different drinks and we all loved it, we thought it was refreshing to have something that wasn't too sugary. I had a dessert that looked so pretty to eat, it was really good and again it was light but filling. Every staff had a smile. We don't live in the area, but for sure next time we are there. U are the go to place
A warm and welcoming spot with tasty desserts and good service. They also serve some simple meals if you're a bit hungry
Came here on a Friday afternoon, and the place was super busy. We waited for a little bit before we were able to get a table for two. We loved that everything about this cafe was super aesthetic! And we loved that the desserts were really unique and pretty. It was unique of them to use a tea based sugar syrup as I dont think I've seen this at other chinese dessert places (where theyd usually use coconut milk or a simple sugar syrup). They also used a unique assortment of toppings and fresh fruit compared to other dessert places. Only thing we didnt love were the prices. Our bill came to about $70 for tea and dessert, which can seem a bit much for what it is. The tea set we probably wouldn't order again. But definitely see ourselves coming back for the ambiance and uniqueness.
2 years ago
This is an aesthetically cute venue. Service: slow service + tried to scam us on the bill ( 1 star) Food: ordered their heart shaped egg waffles - super cute! Unfortunately it was a little blend (3 star) Drinks: unique but refreshing (3.5 star) Payment type: cash or debit (1 star) Parking: free parking within a busy plaza (3.5 star) Overall: a venue that offers mediocre products with horrible service. read more
Miss Lin Cafe is a great cozy cafe to get work done, catch up with friends, and to enjoy some solid food & drinks! They offer classic Taiwanese flavours for their drinks and food with classic bubble tea, beef noodle soup, popcorn chicken along with traditional street eats you would find across Asia. The Mango Coconut is one of my go-to drinks as it's the ideal summer drink to cool down from the heat with the hint of coconut adding the extra flavour we crave for. The Beef Noodle Soup is exactly how I prefer with the noodles being cooked to a good al dente to pair alongside the rich broth and tender beef brisket. Miss Lin Cafe is a fun spot to sit back and relax and to enjoy some solid eats! read more
Worse than tim hortons You are paying for the environment. The coffee here is watery and no taste. The person who made my coffee actually poured water into the cup after she poured coffee. And the coffee served is way to hot to drink. I have wait for 10 minutes for the coffee to cool down. Don't come here if you want a drinkable coffee. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
This place was so cute and cozy! The atmosphere makes you feel like you're sitting in a bright garden due to the plants, decor and large windows. The waiters are so welcoming and helpful as well. We went for lunar new year and they had a special lucky draw promotion with deals for their menu items. We all had the stewed beef soup and I was surprised by how soft the meat was! The broth was very flavourful. Something I would give caution on is the spice level! Medium is quite spicy and the spicier you choose the more oily your broth becomes due to the chili oil they add. For dessert I also got the grapefruit tea and bubble waffles. I asked for 0 sugar and coconut jelly (the superior combo) and it was still sweet with some mild complimentary bitterness. I do feel their bubble tea is a little overpriced however $9 for one size option however they do use real fruit. However, the bubble waffles were very tasty! They were subtly sweet and fluffy. The heart shape was also super cute and fun. Overall I really liked this place and looking forward to going again sometime soon! read more
2 years ago
Very comfy ambiance, but it does get packed quickly, specially during lunch our due to offices nearby. They had a great selection of noodles and desserts (I don't think they have any rice dish, so don't go expecting one). Each noodle set does come with a small sweet fruit Chinese dessert. The Sakura jelly was a seasonal dessert that we ordered and it was beautifully presented and you get to pour the Sakura milk on top of it (you get to have small customization). Will definitely go back to try their other desserts and tea set option. Staff was really nice and allowed us to take some pictures with their decoration props. read more
4 years ago
It's been a while since I have dined in miss lin cafe as I normally get their takeout due to my hectic schedule. I had the chance to sit down and take in the beautiful presentation of their meals and everything was so aesthetic. The cafe itself was always beautiful as usual with its light and airy feel and it's a great place to catch up with friends over a drink or some amazing food. I am always impressed by selection of Taiwanese snacks, meals and drinks and it brings me back to the time I spent in Taiwan. here Roasted Oolong tea + Osmanthus tea jelly (New item coming soon) Curry Chicken rice set Sweet Potato fries with Prune powder Taiwanese sausage Popcorn chicken Xiao Guo Noodle soup All the food items had the authentic Taiwanese flavors and amazing quality. The curry chicken rice set was really filling with a generous portion. It came with 3 side dish options, marinated egg and a soup! I also loved how the side dishes were very healthy side dish items. The Sweet potato fries were genuinely the best I have ever had. It was so flavorful with the Prune powder and it was so light and not greasy. I highly recommend this! I also loved their new menu item the osmanthus tea jelly. It was the perfect dessert on a hot day and it was very cooling with the mint flavor. I also love the Taro balls and fruity bubbles that popped in your mouth. As an added bonus it was really nice that it came with an Oolong tea that paired perfectly with this light dessert. The Xiao Guo Noodle soup was very flavorful and hearty and I loved the bowl that it was served in! Not pictured here is my go to item is the Stewed Basil chicken with rice. It is super flavorful and the chicken is really tender! Make sure to check out miss lin cafe they have some really amazing specials and the rice sets are only $11.99! Talk about value! read more
There isn't much parking above ground so I'd recommend going underground instead of circling around looking for a spot. I don't know if there's a central elevator to get back above ground. We just went to the first set of stairs that we saw to get above ground and then find where we wanted to be.The outside entrance door is locked so don't go pull on it like I did haha. Use the entrance inside the building to access the restaurant. We each ordered off the lunch menu which includes an entree along with 2 sides, half a marinated egg and soup. The sides are only listed in Chinese which is an issue for those that cannot read Chinese. When ordering from the lunch menu you get a $2 discount off drinks. There is a water station by the entrance but the water container was all out and not refilled. The salt and pepper chicken was nicely fried and had just the right amount of salt so that it wasn't bland or too salty. We noticed that the sides with the meal were room temperature. We're not sure if this was because they had been sitting out too long or purposely this way. There is quite a bit of rice underneath all the meat and veggies so you'll be sufficiently full upon finishing your meal. It was unfortunate that my matcha latte barely tasted like matcha but I liked that I asked for 25% sugar and it wasn't overly sweet like it usually is at other places. read more
This place has been on my radar for a while, but then COVID-19 hit as well... However, I was so excited to wake up this morning to find out that I had won the Father's Day giveaway on Instagram from Miss Lin's Cafe! I was told to pick it up today (only) and so I went around 2pm. It's in a really easy-to-locate plaza with sufficient parking. The plaza itself wasn't busy today and walking in, I was the sole customer. First impression? This place must be really aesthetic with a nice vibe when dining in is allowed! It's currently a little messy as things are blockaded to prevent people from going too far in, but a skimming of the decor plus the abundance of lighting really makes the place feel cozy. I'd love to come back for the full experience. I was gifted a balloon basket and 3 drinks of my choice (pictures available). The process was easy, as a employee (wearing a mask) came over and helped me out. The drinks took a decent amount of time to make and when you see the final product, you're glad they took their time! I was really blown by the products' packaging and the attention to detail in their branding! Very nice. An Instagrammer's dream really. I ordered the following: 1. Oreo tapioca cream milk black tea - cutest presentation where they used a mint leaf as a plant and the crushed Oreos as soil, respectively. Wishing this had a little more Oreo in it but I appreciate the sweetness level and the chewiness if the tapioca, tasting very fresh. 2. Black tapioca milk black tea - had to give the classic a try. I requested this to be made less sweet (as other places tend to load the sugar) but came to realize that their normal sugar levels are likely very minimal. The tapioca is sweetened though, so either way, it all balanced out. Again, super chewy! 3. Lime passionfruit mint soda - this one surprised me as I'm not the biggest fan of club soda, but the fresh ingredients gave off subtle flavors that made this very refreshing on a hot summer day. Overall, pleasant experience in terms of mannerism of the staff, presentation of the products as well as their taste. read more
Miss Lin Cafe @miss 9/10 - I gave Miss Lin a second try by coming to try out their lunch menu and I was really miss(in) out!! I think that this is going to quickly become one of my go to spots, I love the aesthetic of the cafe and the comfort food Minced pork and Taiwanese Sausage on rice $15 ( includes soup, choice of 3 side dishes + dessert) - as someone who has become addicted to ordering 3 course meals this is the perfect option and it does not put a huge dent in my wallet. I loved everything and it was super saucy and flavorful. I was so full after eating this!! Iced Matcha Tea Latte $6.5 ($1 discount with meal $5.5 ) - at this point we have 10 matcha spots on this page but this matcha was a 10/10 for me!! It was perfectly sweet at 100% sugar and they use asian soy milk which I have to say is superior ‼ Tip: you get 20% off if you get takeout for the drinks read more
3 years ago
Came here for a snack and decided to dine in. We originally just ordered the osmanthus jelly with oolong tea but they require every person to order at least one thing so we added a drink. The jelly was super refreshing with the chewy add-ons and the oolong tea to add on top of that. read more
Haven't been to miss lin for many years! I'm surprised it survived the pandemic but I'm glad they did because I've been wanting to come back for their signature xiao guo noodles for sooo long! It's still just as tasty as the first time I had it. It's savoury sour and spicy so if that's your taste then you'll love this! My husband got their set lunch which comes with 3 sides, fruits and a soup. He wasn't blown away by it but it's still decent. We came on a weekday afternoon and realized they are actually frequented by lots of students! The turnover for the tables was quick though so we didn't have to wait at all. The taro milk green tea with taro balls was good, tasted the way I expected it to taste lol We were given disposable utensils to use and drink came in a take out cup probably due to COVID but it makes sense. read more
Not impressed with their seating arrangements. There were three tables put together as one large table. Both ends we're taken and only the middle was available. As a party of two the hostess as asked us to sit there and nowhere else cause other tables were for parties or 3 or more. I understand if they want to save tables for others if they we're busy but they aren't... Then since all the tables were sticked one next to another there were no way I was able to go inside to my seat without asking one of the guests on the ends to stop eating and let me in. If I was as the end and I get disrupted multiple times during my meal in my mind I'd say "there goes your tip". At the beginning I felt that this place was cool and hip since the interior design looks very nice. For just under $6 I got a plate of Taiwanese sausages that looked 1 1/2 sausages chopped up from the packpp I can get from the supermarket. Also got their BBQ pork rice lunch special. Overall this dish seemed more worth my money to spend on but I think getting a box of BBQ rice at a BBQ place would be so much better. The omelet that was served was cold. Our Waters that we requested from the beginning never came until we requested it multiple times. Got it but there was something in it... read more
Store Interior: 5/5 Food: 4/5 Price: 3.5/5 Cleanliness: Super cute cafe and pretty aesthetic! I got an iced matcha latte and could immediately tell it wasn't the best quality. Not worth the $6.50+tax+tip ($7+ dollars) price tag. We ordered a salt and pepper popcorn chicken and there was a grey hair in the dish. Sent it back and they were kind enough to offer the snack to us for free. read more
3 years ago
Good food and a good environment too! Love the aesthetics of the place. The servers were very considerate and were aware of our needs. Seeing that we were sharing the items we ordered, they came and gave us an extra bowl to be able to share easily. Love the commitment! read more
8 years ago
Miss Lin Cafe is a cute looking cafe with a relaxing vibe. I would only recommend coming here if you are not on a tight schedule, because it takes a while for food and drinks to be served. I came with a friend on Saturday at around 1pm and the cafe was half full. When we walked in, most of the patrons were already enjoying their food and drinks. The two chicken dishes I wanted to order were sold out, so I settled with char siu rice and a matcha latte. My friend got a their popular beef with preserved vegetable noodles and a goji berry drink. After ordering, our drinks took approximately 15 mins to come. My friend asked for a stirrer so she could get the tea bag out of her drink (it didn't have a string). The server said they ran out of stirrers (we were honestly taken aback...a cafe with no stirrer). However, the server was apologetic and quick thinking. She gave my friend a pair of disposable chopsticks. The food took an additional 15+ mins to come. My char siu rice was beautifully presented. The char siu was moist and was not overly red (dye with pigment). I appreciated that they added choy sum and corn for a balanced diet. The seaweed-sesame sprinkle was an interesting addition to the char siu, but it works! The matcha latte was below average. I wasn't expecting a strong matcha flavour like Tsujri, but I could actually taste the low grade matcha powder bitterness. Tip: Remember to check your bill. We were told (and it's also on the menu) that if you order a meal item, the drinks are $2 off. They forgot that for both our bills and we had to remind them. read more
3 years ago
Love this cafe it is super cute. There is not a large selection of food mainly variations of 2 items: pop corn chicken with rice or a beef noodle. There are many drink options however and the food and drinks taste great! read more
5 years ago
This is my first time trying Miss Lin Cafe. I really had a great time with my parents here. We had ordered the egg waffle, stewed beef noodles, marinated chicken leg rice meal and three drinks. Food: I have ordered the rice meal (photo is attached in my review) I was so surprised that the rice was seasoned and the meal came with a dessert (grass jelly with red bean) This dish really looks so nice and the price is reasonable (around $13-15) The side dishes and the dessert were also great which made the whole meal more satisfying. I have also tried the oolong tea with grass jelly. As a fan of grass jelly, I love the grass jelly here so much. The texture of it works very well with the tea. Space: The whole atmosphere of the restaurant was so niceee I love how they decorate the restaurant with plants and the ceiling to wall decoration. Every spot you sit is also a good place to take cute pictures ;) It really reflects the name of the restaurant 小時光. I really enjoy the time in this restaurant very much! Customer Service: The service of the restaurant is very nice. The waiter is very friendly and patient when we were ordering. The place is so nice and the food is also great. I appreciate how the restaurant is decorated. The service there is very good. I recommend everyone to come and try. It is really worth to visit again and try their desserts!! read more
I dropped by in the afternoon after yoga. The cafe has cute seating areas with unique decor. I noticed this cafe is full of students looking for a place to work on their laptops. The location offers discount for take out but no incentive to dine in unless you buy a good item then you get a discounted drink. I thought the cups were very nice, a touch heavier grade than most take out food cups, but a grade softer to be used for a regular reusable cup. I ordered the passion fruit juice, it was straight from carton with some pieces of passion fruit in it. Hopefully I have another chance to try this location to find out if their menu stands up to other cafes. Easy to walk to. It's near elevator to the lower floor parking. read more
Came here twice to dine in. There's not many Taiwanese dine in options around this was a great place to have a nice lunch in a pretty ambience. Loved the beef brisket rice noodle soup with sauerkraut that I ordered it both times. Medium was already spicy enough, mild for soup was just enough so you can enjoy the soup. Their other bento box rice options all comes with pick 3 sides. They have different special desert options wished I had room to try. Will go back for sure. read more
4 years ago
Pretty environment with beautiful decorations!! The staff are very nice and responsive! This would be a great place to bring your laptop and just work here!! Their menu can be scanned to view on the table you are sitting at, very direct and straightforward and most importantly, they have wifi!! I got crème brûlée this time and I think it definitely worth a try! It is so milky and creamy!! read more
7 years ago
With the green grotto being closed in the same plaza, this cafe is getting a tad more traffic. Some reviews said they like the decor. Actually, they haven't made any renovation from the last owner, which is a bubble tea shop. The only thing that they have changed is added a lot more plants, giving the place a garden, feminine feel. The service was terrible. No one sat us when we entered. The waiter who served us seemed to have difficulty taking orders in English. The teas cost about the same as other bubble tea place. The taste is just ok but they do have quite a big selection of different teas. You get a free desert (very small portion) if you like them on wechat, post a photo, and tag them. Way too much work. It's not a bad place to have some food and a drink. But there is nothing that wow'd us or appeal to us to return. read more
7 years ago
This is one of absolute favourite places to study... the decor is fantastic and the servers are very nice. There's enough outlets and wifi for everyone!! They also have a lot of cool lunch specials and dinner specials and bogo deals that make the food look extrrrrraaa yummy. I'll admit... the portions aren't the biggest but the presentation of the food and prices aren't bad!! This place has a lot of snack options for snacking while you study. I come here all the time and I always enjoy my time here. Would definitely suggest coming here for a quiet study session with great decor and cute little snacks! read more
3 years ago
If you have nothing to do and want to find somewhere decent to hang around this is the place, I ordered the beef noodle soup for $16 very pricey nothing out of the ordinary other than it's very light meat very tender and noodles cooked perfect. Their dessert is very good I must say. I gave is a 1 star overall due to a very bad experience, needless to say we waited for 1 hr and 15 mins for a fruit tea drink. The server first said that it will take 30 mins because they ran out of ingredients, fair enough I don't want to be that nightmare customer so we waited, next when asked again after 30 mins had passed they said 10 mins. I know it's not coming at all so we decided to call it's a day and stood up from our table and proceed to the counter to pay for our orders and lo and behold suddenly the fruit tea finally appeared. I was going to send it back but I don't want to look like an ass in front of a date so I just paid for that drink which I think the restaurant should have at least gave it for free for making us waited for 1 hr. Instead they try to give us a $5 coupon???!!!!! I am definitely not going back there again who knows what funny things will they do to my food if I go back there again after posting this review. read more
7 years ago
This cafe is really cute, very nicely decorated with lots of sunlight. I love coming here to study since the environment is so nice. The food here is decent, the xiao guo noodles are good but I think the appetizer/snacks are a better choice. The salt and pepper chicken (popcorn chicken) and the pork cutlet are both pretty tasty and make for a good study snack. The drinks are... not the best, definitely look better than they taste lol. Overall this place is decent, a good place to hang out for a few hours and get some work done. read more
Pros: Pretty well done Taiwanese entrees Friendly Service Cons: Service can be slow for take out My wife and I have been wanting to try this place out for a while now. Before coming, I obviously checked some reviews on Yelp. A lot of the 2 star reviews I saw were centered around take out service. This review is focused on the dine in experience. Miss Lin has a very relaxed feel. If you ever watch Taiwanese movies like Taipei Exchanges and Cafe. Waiting. Love where people can just spend a whole day in them, that's the feel Miss Lin has. It feels like a giant porch that you can just sit back and enjoy a drink and some food. There's a good amount of tables and some couches in the back. There was a family of about 10 when I was there and they managed to seat them well. Miss Lin has most of the items you would expect at a Taiwanese eatery. The prices are pretty reasonable at $8.50 to start. If you order and entree, you can save $2 off a drink as well. Drinks are also 20% off if you order take out and there are happy hours during the midday and late evening where you have BOGO free and 25% off respectively. We ordered a 3 Cup (Basil) chicken and Braised Beef entrees on rice as well as a popcorn chicken side. I got a milk tea to go with my meal as well. So based on the previous reviews, I thought the wait times for the food would be long. It was actually very quick. We had everything we ordered in less than 10 minutes after ordering. The food was prepared pretty well. My wife is my authority for all things Taiwanese and she says they did a great job on both dishes. My milk tea wasn't as rich as I wanted it to be, but it was still OK. While eating, I did notice that people ordering take out did seem to have to wait a bit. This place is not Starbucks fast for take out. It's not that the staff were slow, they were just really busy. Still if you're taking out, don't come if you're in a hurry. Speaking of the staff, they were super friendly throughout our time here. It was a pleasant experience here from start to finish for me and my family. Miss Lin is a terrific place to grab a Taiwanese meal if you ask me. In my opinion, it's best for families and someone looking for a nice relaxing time. If you're in a rush, you might want to look elsewhere. Points for having a giant stuffed giraffe which my kids absolutely loved! read more
Taste: 2 Service: 3 Value: 3 Presentation: 4 Overall: 2.9 rounded up to 3 Hi and welcome to another episode of javing it with Javier. Let's see what we are javing today. On this calm afternoon, a couple of us wanted to sit down in a quiet place to have some time to work. We walked past this place and decided to sit down here. I ordered an Oreo milk tea. It looked pretty fancy with how the milk mixed with the chocolate. With sprinkled Oreo bits on top and a leaf, I was surprised to see that it tasted nothing like what it looked. The taste was pretty bland but at least the tapioca balls were chewy. I guess I expected this so it was OK. The salt and pepper chicken was pretty good but it was such a small portion for it's cost. In terms of the atmosphere though, it was a nice sit down place. With calm music playing in the background, it was definitely a nice place to work or relax. The prices here were what you would normally expect from a side down place. In conclusion, this place was OK. I may consider coming back but would definitely be open to try out other places for a good place to work. And that's it for today's episode of javing it with Javier. And remember food is life! read more
8 years ago
First visit for take out drinks only and felt disappointed. Saw 20% off for take out drinks so I decided to give it a try. Medium Brown Sugar Tapioca with Milk - $6.50 This is definitely over priced drink because the name of this drink explained for itself. It was just 2% milk with Brown Sugar Tapioca. We all know how much the milk costs from supermarket, so I guess Brown Sugar Tapioca is the most expensive ingredient? Medium Honey Green Tea - $ 4.99 Average drink, not impressive. My friend got a Matcha latte with Brown Sugar Tapioca. She was upset as the Matcha power wasn't dissolved completely and sank to the bottom. She tasted all the bitter power when she uses the straw. The only thing attacks me to visit was the cozy atmosphere of the decor and nothing else. read more
Cute little cafe where Serissa used to be. It's nice how there's floor to ceiling windows and it faces the park across the road so you get some nice natural lighting, especially when the weather is nice. If you want some nice lighting for photos, there's plenty of seating all around the cafe as 2 walls are basically windows. Decor somewhat resembles a garden. There's lot of green decor as well as white chandeliers, which gives off a relaxing atmosphere. There's couches and chairs so you can lounge around or be on your computer for a while. Drinks are nothing out of the ordinary but they do have promos often. Prices are also very fair. Tip: if you order takeout, prices will be discounted. I havent yet tried their food but they do have a small menu available. This cafe is still relatively new so they're growing in many ways. Staff are friendly and courteous which is always nice. Will return :) read more
8 years ago
What attracted me to come into this cafe was probably the decor that I saw when i passed by. It has the feeling of an indoor garden, with lots of [fake] greenery and cute decor. I ordered a minced pork rice with sausage(s? there was only 1 sausage, cut in half) and a grapefruit green tea. If you order a hot meal, you get $2 off a drink. I'd say the service was ok. Like some other people mentioned, they do give you plastic cutlery, which might not be the most economical, but it didn't bother me. Food was actually not bad! The minced pork was flavourful, and so was the tofu that came with it. The drink was good as well, but I'm not sure if it was worth the $6.50 for a medium - even with the $2 off. Overall, I'd say this place has a nice atmosphere and the food was good. But considering the price point, I think i can find similar food for a cheaper price/more quantity at other places that serve Taiwanese food, such as Papa Chang's, Cha me Cha, or Zen Q. read more
I really liked this small tea shop. Very addicted to their milk tea with purple rice and also their food isn't bad. Although menu items are quite limited, but I enjoy their food. Décor is simple, garden like environment. I feel like the tea shop is targeted to youth or students in general. Prices are reasonable and not over price based on the location or economy. A place for a nice afternoon chat and chill or get some work done. The green environment made me felt very soothing in a busy city like Toronto and Markham. Staffs here are really nice. They would try to accommodate your needs and answer your questions to the best of their abilities. English language is communicable unlike some previous reviews said they don't understand English. Also, you can have body language and point to the menu for ordering if language is really the barrier. The style of this tea shop is quite different. No one would seat you, you choose your own; unless they're busy and tables aren't clean of course. Don't expect table service, only a few of them are working and they all have busy tasks. 3-4 people working. (1 for taking in house orders and takeout orders, 1 for drinks, 1-2 for kitchen cooking and cleaning). The person doing the cashier job will certainly come to your table when you raise your hand, but don't be upset when he or she is busy. You order at the front, and pay at the end at the same counter you order your food. I haven't yet explore their full menu, however I personally like their milk tea with tapioca and red rice (or purple rice). I also like their noodles in spicy. read more
They did a great job decorating the cafe to give it a sense of calmness and played classical music to make us feel at ease. Service didn't seem overly slow, compared to previous reviews, and the price point of the food is average. Quality of the food is also average and I wouldn't be opposed to coming back here. But there are lots of other places to try in the neighborhood and probably won't travel across town to come here. read more
Pretty neat little bbt shop that opened where Serissa used to be. The interior decor and layout is cute and has a make-belief outdoorsy feel in one side with a bench and there are a few couches too. Lots of tables are also available even in this tiny shop but definitely can get busy during lunch time. Menu has a decent variety in food but nothing crazy special or different. It's moreso meant for bbt and snacks than it is for an actual sit down meal, but they do have some noodles and rice dishes. As for the bbt, I've been getting their Red Rice w/ Tapioca Milk Black Tea and I loooove it! I ask for less sugar too to make sure it's not overwhelmingly sweet... Service is friendly and polite, whether you are sitting in or getting takeout. Sometimes they even open the door for you! Honestly, I come here for the bbt mostly. I've tried their noodles and it isn't bad either. So come on in and check this place out too! read more
8 years ago
Heck yeah!! I have found my new fave. go-to Cafe!! This is a great spot to sit down and catch up with friends. The atmosphere was so inviting and aesthetic. The service was excellent. The food and beverage were amazing. They have never let me down. I highly recommend this cafe This Xiao Guo Noodle Soup was an exquisite dish. Once I try it, it was absolute addictive. It features soup with Taiwanese spicy sauce, served with rice noodle, minced pork, chinese sauerkraut (sour vegetable), pepper and bean sprout. It was an incredibly tasty bowl of soup. I highly recommend this bowl if you are short of time but crave for an addictive rice noodle soup. Thanks @misslincafe for the excellent hospitality and excellent meal. I will definitely come back again read more
4 stars cuz i love the prettiness of the place... like a cute taiwanese cafe you would see in one of the dramas! The food portions are on the smaller side, they are ok. The drinks are also on the ok end of things... until I discovered their iced fruit tea... yummss! Wished they offered it as a hot version w honey. The cafe has definitely gotten a lot busier than when it first opened... happy for them! A cute spot that I would go from time to time :) read more
7 years ago
As I was walking on Highway 7 and Warden, I was pleasantly surprised when I found Miss Lin- a cute cafe in the plaza closer to Town Centre Blvd. The place was very aesthetic and perfect for a study session, with large tables and peaceful music. The drink i tried tasted great- the cheese foam was soft and creamy. This cafe also offers your traditional snacks, such as popcorn chicken and takoyaki. However, the reason I am giving this place 3 stars is due to service which I felt strongly lacked. No one told me where to sit when I came in so I just sat at one of the couches that could fit ~4 people; I noted that there was still plenty of space to sit at other couches and that the cafe was not full at all. I also brought a lot of notes that day and needed a larger space to study. I bought myself some popcorn chicken a little afterward and was then told I can't sit on the couches if I wanted to eat hot food. Staff was pretty nice about it so I willingly moved to another seating area. A while after, I was told by another staff member to move to yet ANOTHER table because the table I was sitting in was now too big (it was even smaller than couches). While it was understandable, there was honestly so much space for other parties to come and all of this back and forth could've been managed at the very start if they guided me to a designated seating. At least staff was pretty nice when they asked. But too much back and forth. Lol. read more
