What started as a small home-based pandemic project has now grown into Tealicious Blend, a cute…read moreshop in St. Albert that offers not only a wide range of bubble tea but food options as well! Named as Favourite Handheld on the Edmonton Food Faves We Crave 2024 list, I had to make the drive up to St. Albert to check them out for myself! Located in a strip mall type of shopping area in the heart of St. Albert by the river you'll find Tealicious Blend's storefront. The outside signage advertises bubble tea, Korean egg sandwiches, wings, salads, and more. Stepping inside of the restaurant space on my Saturday evening visit I was greeted with a cheerful atmosphere straight out of any K-pop lover's dreams! (They were quite literally playing 'Golden' from KPop Demon Hunters as I walked in.) Faux cherry blossom branches decorate the space while bright lime green benches serve as seating. There's even a claw machine filled with plush versions of bubble tea that customers can challenge themselves to win (and people were continuously attempting to do so!). Everything about Tealicious Blend is upbeat and you can't help but feel the joyful and lighthearted vibes for the duration of your visit. The menu centers around two main items: Bubble Tea and Korean Egg Sandwiches. There's a small handful of other food offerings; including a bowl of tonkotsu ramen specially for "cold season" and even some hamburgers. However, most customers likely come in to try the popular Korean sandwiches. Tealicious Blend also has three different combos to choose from if you really want to build a meal out of your visit. I started my journey with a bubble tea - which sounds simple but with so many flavours to select from it always takes me way too long to make a decision. Milk tea is always a solid option and they're also serving the ever-trendy brown sugar type of bubble tea that is all the rage these days. In the end I found myself landing on the Taro Cheesecake ($8.50 for large) from the Cheesecake Series Milk Tea part of the menu. This drink is also on the "Best Sellers" list, which made it seem like a safe bet. As is standard in most bubble tea establishments, you are welcome to specify your preferred sugar level. For me, I always just want to enjoy my beverage as intended. I think that I also just really wanted something cute and purple to sip on if I'm being honest!! Taro milk tea was mixed with swirls of whipped "cheesecake" and the bottom of the cup was filled with chewy tapioca pearls. This bubble tea was very good and almost impossible to stop sipping (until there was none left). Taro, a tropical root vegetable, is known for its distinct purple hue and nutty vanilla-like flavour. Mixed with the sweet and tangy taste of the cheesecake, this bubble tea flavour could not go wrong! Next time I'll be interested to try Tealicious' Classic Milk Tea, the Match-A-Green Smoothie, or the Brown Sugar De Luxe. So many bubble teas, so little time!! For my meal I knew that I had to try one of the signature Korean Egg Sandwiches and I was pretty excited about it! There are twelve types to choose from, each one sounding interesting and delicious in its own way. Ultimately, my choice was made easy because they serve a Spam Egg Bite Sandwich (Fluffy scrambled egg, Spam, cheddar, cabbage, mayochup, egg bite sauce - $8.95) and I think that I've made my position toward Spam pretty clear. Served in the most adorable cardboard sleeve, I have heard these sandwiches described as thiccc... And that was no lie. Also known as Korean egg drop sandwiches, the common denominator is always a fluffy, perfectly folded egg and soft buttery bread. Milk toast or brioche is commonly used. I personally can't go wrong with Spam and I love the salty mystery meat with my whole damn heart - especially fried up with a nice sear on. The cheddar added a sharp and melty edge and the cabbage (a classic Korean sandwich ingredient) brought a satisfying crunch. They might use the term "mayochup" at Tealicious Blend but in my world it's called fancy sauce!! Mayonnaise and ketchup combined is pretty fancy, no? Sinking my teeth into every bite of this formidable sandwich was a delight and a celebration of delicious flavours that came together in the most satisfying way. The value of this sandwich cannot be overstated, in fact every Korean egg sandwich on the menu is under $10 except for one. I can't wait to return so that I can try some of the other available types! I see you Spicy Beef Bulgogi! I'm sure that there are other restaurants in the Edmonton area that do Korean egg sandwiches... But are they as good as these ones? Certainly worth the drive to St. Albert, I loved my experience at Tealicious Blend! From the uplifting environment, to the delicious food, to the excellent value, there's nothing not to love about this cute bubble tea shop! 감사합니다!

Easy to get to. Easy to spot the store front and parking available right in front. Staff were…read morefriendly and did not rush me to make a choice. I got 2 sandwiches and Peach Mango smoothie with delux (tapioca, jellies + pudding). Meat lovers sandwich - wow 11/10 was super surprised how good it was. Sauce was good, bread was good, meats were well cooked and I was happy with the portions, little bit of cabbage inside gave it a wonderful crunch. Beef teriyaki - 10/10 wish there was more meat but otherwise loved the amount of cabbage in this one. Peach Mango smoothie with delux (tapioca, jellies + pudding) - 9.5/10.Loved the flavor. tapioca was better than I expected. Jelly were good. Pudding was unique but not my thing. 100% recommend this place. Don't forget to download the app to get points so you can win free squishmellows OR free drinks!

Gong Cha is the newest bubble tea chain to open up shop in St. Albert…read more I took the kiddos for the grand opening soft menu launch. My son loved the lychee mango tea (but FYI boba isn't included in this drink and is an extra charge). I enjoyed the panda milk foam - 1/2 sweet and light ice. Drinks come in two sizes here - Medium and Large. I do enjoy that it's easy to customize sweetness/sugar and ice levels here and there is no upcharge unlike light ice at Starbucks. While there is an app you can download to earn loyalty rewards they aren't quite operational here yet. Lots of natural light with floor to ceiling windows, cute stuffies and boba tea keychains, and plenty of seating - this will be sure to be a happening spot in summer months for teens to come for a treat. Good menu was limited to egg waffles and were in the $6 range for plain, chocolate, and matcha. Looking forward to coming back once they have the full menu.

I'm so happy there's a bubble tea shop close to my area! My kids and I love their bubble waffles…read moreand waffle dogs -- such a fun treat. My new favorite bubble tea is the winter melon -- I liked it so much, I got it in XL! The vibe is really cozy, and they have a great selection of board games you can play while enjoying your drink. The staff are always super friendly, and I love that I can just sit and enjoy my drink without feeling rushed. It's a great spot to relax and play games -- feels a bit nostalgic since there weren't many places like this back in my old neighborhood. Definitely recommend checking it out!

Lots of parking in the communal parking lot. Cute dine-in…read moreseating. They make drinks really fast. Staff were friendly and efficient. Loved the peach mango. Tapioca was better than expected. Mango jelly was good to. Overall quite happy with my drink.

Malou and all the staff are very friendly, organized, quick and efficient. We tried classic trio,…read morehalo-halo, creme brulee milk tea, oreo smoothie, black sugar taho, cheese fries, siomai, and cheese waffle. They were all delicious! Will definitely recommend halo-halo! Good ratio of sweetness and ingredients! Will definitely come back.

The food was pretty delicious here compared to other establishments in the area. I didn't go to all…read morethe restaurants either but the people at Bahn Mi Nhon Hoa were pleasant and the bubble tea juice slushy was flavourful. I think it's real fruit but theirs also powder sugary items too. The avocado bubble tea was delicious. And then my friend and I tried 3 different items and the waitress served them on different dishes and put them in the middle of the restaurant table. The best out of those 3 items was the Salad Roll and the savoury brown sweet sauce and then the item on the far left of the picture I took, a type of seafood fish bread. The middle item was like an egg roll with some sort of meat, probably chicken or pork in the middle. It was good but the oils were too thick and soaked into everything. The oily greasy element hurt my stomach and gave me a small headache so I can't say I enjoyed it thoroughly but taste wise it probably would satisfy someone. My friend seemed to like everything but we didn't finish that dish first. The place is kind of small but the menu is efficiently full of different types of dishes. I recommend ordering from here atleast once.

Checked out the brand new St. Albert location of Banh Mi Nhon Hoa this past weekend. So excited…read moreto have this Vietnamese street food shop in St. Albert! Hubs and I shared chicken satay sub ($7), Peachy colada (fresh fruit bubble tea $6), beef salad rolls ($8), and Pho ($12). Everything was delicious! The salad roll dipping sauce was sweeter than I am used to and less peanut based. Still good - just different. All of their bubble teas are fresh fruit based which makes this Mom very happy. They can also do a dairy free option. Of course the bread and butter here are the delicious subs! Bread is baked in house daily and oh so perfect. I can't wait to go back and try a different sub, the spicy noodle soup, and a vermicelli bowl!

I've been to a couple of Tiger Sugar's in the past, but I never really found a drink on their menu…read morethat was perfect and not too sweet for me. But from what I ordered recently, I was pretty satisfied and finished up my drink quickly. I ordered the Earl Grey Milk Tea with boba, 25% sweetness and 25% ice. The sweetness level was exactly what I liked in a boba drink. The boba pearls were nice and chewy. I didn't realize that I could get 3 toppings for 99 cents altogether, so next time I would get pudding too. Last time I got the Mango Sago drink at another location and it was just too sweet for me. I should've known because I couldn't adjust the sweetness and drinks tend to be too sweet for me in general. However the Earl Grey Milk Tea was such a great option for me. My boyfriend got the Taro Pudding Milk Tea. It was delicious. He couldn't adjust the sweetness, but I didn't think it was too sweet to enjoy. The taro pudding was delicious. There wasn't much space to sit inside. There was a large group at a seated in the middle, but we managed to get a table to ourselves at the very end. Inside the shop, they only have three tables. Service was quick, wait time wasn't too bad. There is a bathroom inside but it ended up being out of service when we went. Overall, I liked my drink. The menu is pretty extensive and there's a bunch of options to choose from.

I had been eagerly anticipating Tiger Sugar's opening ever since I saw the signage start going up…read more I've had their drinks before outside Canada and knew they stand out compared to other tea options in Edmonton. They officially opened last week and I stopped by at my first opportunity. The space is fair small with just a few tables for those who want to eat in. Right now it is still decorated with tiger balloons for their grand opening. I ordered the strawberry mochi drink with oat milk and the staff member was kind enough to confirm that while they could do this drink with oat, it would still contain milk ingredients. While that isn't an issue for me, just a preference, I was happy that she checked to be safe. This drink might possibly be the prettiest tea I've ever had. It is full of colourful toppings and the cup was streaked with strawberry (their signature "tiger stripes"). After giving it a good shake, I took my tea to-go. My only very minor complaint is that their straws are very flimsy and I wasn't able to puncture the seal with it.

Randomly stopped here because it was on my way home ,. and wow, what a pleasant surprise. I got a…read moremango green tea with lychee jelly and it was so refreshing. The Pineapple Matcha Latte came out fast, the cup looked nice, and it actually tasted like Pineapple , not artificial syrup. The place was clean, had good air conditioning ), and the people working were chill. You can tell they've got their system down. I'll definitely be back.

I've been wanting to try Boba Bar in Sherwood Park since they opened last November. Finally made…read morethe drive there and was not disappointed Pineapple Matcha Latte $6.75- Loved it! It had pineapple pieces at the bottom and mixed well with the matcha. They use 100% pure matcha. Sweetness was just right and wasn't bitter. It does taste slightly powdery but I didn't mind. The tapioca was soft and chewy Earl Grey Milk Tea with Coffee Jelly $6.19- Great drink as well! Strong Earl grey tea flavour and the coffee jelly was yummy to chew on I wish it wasn't so far from me or else I would go back more often. I like how they don't use plastic or paper straws that get soggy. They use sugar cane straws instead. They also have drinks I haven't seen at other bubble tea places in the city. Definitely a worthwhile bubble tea place to check out!

Happened to be in Leduc and tried this place. Parking available right in front of the store…read more Staff were friendly but so slow, took over 10 minutes to make 4 drinks. Fairly big menu. Only 1 size of cup. Tried the peach mango snow slushy with rainbow jellies - 10/10 very good. Blackberry matcha - didn't try as I gave this one to a friend Tiramisu - didn't try as I gave this one to a friend Taro with tapioca - didn't try as I gave this one to my nephews! They loved it.

The gentleman was so friendly, and funny! He made the experience exceptional. I felt like a queen!…read moreI love the vibe of this place, if I'm ever in Leduc I would come back for sure! The coffee had me wired all night, it was an iced dirty chai

Was in town visiting friends that live close to Boba Club. It's in the same plaza as Bombay Talkiz…read moreand Thai Avenue. Dropped in on an early Friday afternoon (3:00pm). They have a loyalty stamp card (buy 9, get the 10th free). - Matcha milk tea ($5.75) with grass jelly ($0.50) - 30% sugar and less ice. Grass jelly was bland and tasteless, matcha flavour was watered down. - Milk tea creme brulee ($7.25) - my buddy's go to drink. Brown sugar bobas were warm. Maybe BC's other drinks are better.

Got an Oreo smoothie boba! Best boba I've ever had! The service was super fast for two drinks maybe…read more2 minutes tops. Place was super clean and smelt super yummy. Definitely will be going again

I stopped by after seeing good reviews online, and it didn't disappoint. The café is peaceful with…read morejust the right amount of soft music. The coffee is rich and aromatic but never bitter. My cappuccino had a smooth foam heart on top really cute. Staff were friendly and efficient. The balcony seats are perfect for reading under the morning sun. It gets crowded on weekends, but mornings are calm. The beige-brown decor with green plants feels elegant and cozy. I'll definitely come back.

Love that they make their own bubbles! This is the place to go for fresh and hot brown sugar bubble…read moretea! I love how they have a nice cream flavour to their bubbles! If you haven't had a chance to go definitely do yourself a favour and go here! You don't haha to get a milk bubble tea or brown sugar. This time I ordered the passionfruit smoothie with a cute bunny on top! Located Off of Stoney plain road across from the Wendy's and in the same area as pho'tasty, and game stop,