While I was running around the south shore I decided to finally stop in after wanting to try…read morelabothery for a while. The concept of being a scientist and creating your own perfect bubble tea blew my mind! When we got here we waited in line for about 10 minutes as the place was really packed. When you get in there's a poster that tells you what items you need to make either a milk tea fruit tea slush or smoothie. You then get a tray and choose the items. They had quite a few flavours to choose from and different sweetener and sweetener strengths as well. I end up going for a milk tea base with coconut and winter melon. The last station is the milk and boba station they have dairy and none dairy options which is great. Once at the cash you give them your choices and they go ahead and make your drink. They also have macaroons from daan go based out of Toronto which happen to be my favourite. Sadly there was only 6 flavours available when I went but I still had to get one! All in all this is a fun experience to have it's not the best bible tea I've had but it was cool to play scientist!

I loved this place! First off, I really liked the lab theme and the fact that I was taking part in…read morethe preparation of my bubble tea. I had a mango & papaya bubble tea and it was very very very good. I am definitely gonna be going back!

Whether or not it's a typical Montreal summer I don't know, but during my visit Montreal was hot…read moreand humid. I was walking everywhere and when I came across Shuyi Tealicious en route to the nearby art museum it appeared like some sort of desert mirage. I've never been so eager for a boba drink as I was at that moment. As a regular reader of yelp reviews I come often upon those for tea/boba shops and it's always a mystery to me how anyone knows what to order. The menus in these type of places are just plain confusing for someone who doesn't regularly consume these drinks. Shuyi's is no exception. But here's a secret: based on my random order one can't go wrong here even if one has no idea what it is they're ordering. Here at Shuyi Tealicious I ordered up something with Strawberry and Boba and drank it while sharing a nearby bench with an amusing bronze sculpture. That drink was so satisfying that it was done before my stomach knew it and I had to fight an urge to head back inside for drink #2. Yes, I was that dehydrated. These drinks are extremely satisfying, especially if you don't want to be overfilled while staring at art for the next few hours. I might not know anything about this type of place but I did like it a lot and it served to satisfy my craving.

Innovative boba shop in Montreal. Unfortunately I've never seen this franchise in the US, but…read moremaybe it's for the better or else I'll be spending too much on boba! I got their new product "happy taro milk tea" which comes pre-assembled with smashed taro chunks, taro balls, oats, and sago. It was very tasty. This boba shop prides themself in making sure they add enough ingredients/toppings in each drink and also give you the option to do less ice. I love that because I hate paying $5-7 for a boba that is mostly milk tea and 1/3 ice cubes.

In the simplest form, this is cheap, reliable, and gets you your bubble tea fix. It's not the best…read morethat I've tried, but it's also not the worst. It's purely that -- ok. Service-wise, it was great. Simple, fast, and ready with a bubble tea in your hand within a minute or two. The store is not a sit-down spot, but more of a small stall where you grab and go. I've been to several Chatime shops in the States, so I have an idea of what to expect and it's pretty much how Chatimes are rated in the States as well. We stopped by while going to nearby Old Montreal and happened to walk into Chinatown. I wanted to see what Chinatown in Montreal was like and truly got an idea for it. It's busy and all the stores are bustling and open crazy late -- just like this spot. This spot is open 24/7, which is unheard of in the other Chinatowns that I've been to in my life. We tried Presotea near our hotel so right away we had an idea of which bubble tea shop was considered higher-end/pricier. This spot was definitely for the cost-saving person who just wants a quick fix of bubble tea. The difference between the two is obvious. I ordered regular milk tea with the QQ topping. I like the QQ topping (which is nata de coco jelly with regular tapioca). It's half lychee jelly and half black pearls. The bubbles did not have the flavor that the Presotea bubbles had. Chatime is simply plain with no taste in their bubbles, which is fine. Tea-wise - I could not immediately tell the difference. However, in the end, each shop is meant for two different people.

Absolutely delicious! I tried the Mango Solar Bubble Tea and the Matcha Red Bean, and both were…read moreamazing! The Mango Solar Bubble Tea was super refreshing -- the mango flavor was vibrant and real, not artificial at all. The bubbles were perfectly chewy and added a fun touch to every sip. It felt like sunshine in a cup! The Matcha Red Bean was a beautiful balance of earthy matcha and sweet red beans. The matcha wasn't bitter, and the creaminess paired so well with the chewy red bean bits. A must-try if you love authentic matcha drinks. Friendly service, fresh ingredients, and unique flavors -- I'll definitely be back!

Stopped in for a bubble tea and the price was good, they were generous with the toppings, but the…read moredrink didn't have a really strong tea flavour. Still, I enjoyed it. 3.5 stars, but rounding up because I like supporting small local businesses and the staff were nice. I got the "Milk Tea 3" which is milk tea with tapioca pearls, chunks of pudding, and pieces of mesona/grass jelly. I got the regular size which was $4.50. I could have gotten a large for $0.50 more and the guy at the cash said it's about 200ml more. The large is a better deal for sure, but when I'm on vacation I try to always reserve some stomach space in the event that I come across some must eat snacks, lol. I like that they sweeten their tea with honey instead of sugar. I got 30% sweet and 30% ice since it was December and already cold outside. The ice level was perfect for the weather. The sweetness level was ok, but I probably could have gone with 50% sweet. I always err on the side of not sweet enough when I'm trying out a new place. Now I know. The tea flavour could have been a bit stronger in my opinion. The tea wasn't too creamy, which I liked, but I know some people like their bubble milk teas richer. They didn't skimp on the toppings, but I found the tapioca pearls a bit on the hard side and not as soft and chewy as I like. The pudding and mesona jelly were great. I liked the giant bendy straw too. I'm not sure why I got my cold drink in an insulated cup though. I couldn't see the toppings since the cup was opaque. Part of the fun of bubble tea in my opinion is the way it looks, but oh well. Staff were super nice and patient with me while I decided on my drink and also when I asked questions about the 2 different sizes. The place is small but looks clean and tidy. I like supporting independent stores over megachains, so I would go back if I was in the area and craving bubble tea :)

Wanted to visit a local bubble tea shop during my stay in Montreal and came across this bubble tea…read moreshop! It was quiet when we walked in, and there was an external vendor near the entrance selling cakes (I believe..not too sure as the vendor did not look up from his phone as we walked in). We went ahead to the bubble tea counter and we decided on trying the Red Bean Milk Smoothie ($4.50, small, +$0.50 for pearls). When I ordered the Red Bean Milk Smoothie, the barista at the counter clarified and asked if I wanted the Red Bean Matcha Smoothie (which is blended red bean and matcha) or just the Red Bean Milk Smoothie (which is red bean blended with milk). I opted for the Red Bean Milk Smoothie as I could not really imagine what blended up matcha and red bean would taste like. We got our drink relatively quick- the red bean tasted fresh and authentic and it had just the right amount of sweetness. However, I found that the drink had a little too much ice in it, and made the drink very crunchy as we had to chew through the ice bits. Furthermore, the pearls weren't too fresh and it tasted a little stale/old. I think next time, I would just stick with the good ol' bubble tea chain shops (like Chatime that is not too far from this shop) as they usually have a higher chance of providing fresh pearls due to their turnover rates while compared to this local bubble tea shop.

Tiny and efficient spot catering a new and somewhat refined milk tea experience…read more Chicha Sanchen is a well known franchise that finally came to Montreal! They have a very different way of preparing their tea, using a machine similar to that used to prepare coffee: the teaspresso. This approach is supposed to better preserve the flavour of tea. Did I notice the difference? Perhaps not, but it was a very smooth and delicious drink. And the jute-adorned cup is super cute! Note: The entrance is a bit hidden by construction at the moment. Try to look around the fencing, aiming for corner of the apartment building where it is located.

This store is at the front of Chinatown, and easily missed if you don't pay attention. Ordered the…read moreclassic bubble tea and was not disappointed. The tea is so fresh and good quality.

The Short Version: Chain bubble tea. Consistent and…read moreinexpensive. They have $4.99 daily specials at this location. The Long Version: When I'm on vacation I rarely go to places that I have access to at home but I will make exceptions if I can get a deal that isn't available at home, lol. I love bubble tea and I generally like CoCo and often get it at home (in Ottawa). The Coco locations in Ottawa don't have daily specials but this one in Montreal did. They have regular-sized drinks for $4.99 and it's a different one each day. It was a Saturday and on Saturdays their special was Mango Green Tea with Grass Jelly. I love this combination so I popped in to get one. I got no sugar, less ice and it was perfect and consistent with other CoCo locations where I've had this drink. Service was quick and pleasant. They don't allow you to collect reward points at this location though. I thought it was weird, but that's what the cashier told me. Oh well. The location is small but has some seating inside. Review #210 (2025)

Nice little boba spot on a busy street. They have a recommendations list if you need some help…read moredeciding given all their options. Got a taro slush and it was delicious.

Really glad Presotea opened in CDN!…read more Did you know the name "Presotea" comes from the combination of two words - "pressure" and "tea"? It refers to the unique brewing process that brews tea leaves using a high-pressure espresso-style machine to extract the flavour quickly - this process is called "pressure-steaming"! Presotea uses high-quality ingredients, such as freshly brewed tea, fresh fruits, and premium milk to create their beverages. All drinks are made to order, ensuring that they are always fresh and high quality. Here's here's what we had on our last BBT run! * Brown Sugar Panda Milk Tea * Dragon Fruit Cheese Cloud * Brown Sugar Grass Jelly Latte * Sakura Hokkaido Milk Tea * Mango Green Tea with Mango Jelly Boba * Salted Milk Foam Jasmine Green Tea Pro Tip: Although we tried different varieties, I still think their specialty is anything with fresh mango! Go on Sunday afternoons for shorter line ups!

So happy that there is now a Presotea in CDN!! It was a lovely surprise discovering it one day…read morewhile out for a walk. Of course there is currently no dining but they offer snacks and bubble tea for takeout. There's also a nice wall for picture ops! I've always thought that Preso was one of the better bbt chains so I'm stoked about the opening of this branch!

I have passed this dessert and bubble tea shop more than a few times and while the advert at the…read moreentrance looks inviting, going up the stairs takes an extra effort. I am very glad, I did this time. The L2Lounge looks inviting with lots of seating places, looking quite comfortable. The seats are placed so that each group feels like their own private cubicle. Drawing display on the wall is contemporary and jazzy. I like when I see a place that looks to be bright, well maintained and clean. We had just finished our lunch somewhere else and now ordered one "crème molle" of mixed macha and taro as we are fond of both flavours. Instead of expecting the usual insolent remarks of many servers in that neighbourhood, being not entirely happy of ordering just one item, the question from the lady behind the counter was "do you want one spoon or two?" This is what I call customer service at its best. For this treatment alone, I will definitely come again and bring friends. This is going to be my favorite dessert place in this area. The ice-cream was just delicious, creamy and tasting all natural ingredients, with the price being very descent. There are also numerous bubble tea options that look very appetizing and would be on my order at my next visit. This is a dessert gem, worth exploring.

I can't speak for the drinks, but I can say they have a nice selection of blind boxes including…read morepopular Labubu, to nommi, twinkle twinkle, crybaby, and more. I also appreciate that all of them also have a display so you can easily know how big they are and if they are a figurine or a keychain plush. The displays also seem like at least some of them can by bought outright or also potentially traded for. I got both a nommi and a twinkle twinkle and was very happy with the purchases.