I've been to several locations of The Alley in the GTA and Toronto as I'm a big fan, so I was happy…read moreto see one when I was in the Hamilton area today. It's on a cute little main street area on King St W. The inside has a similar aesthetic to the other locations with the deer theme, brick wall, etc. My favourite drink from The Alley is their Royal #9 and this location made it well! Sometimes, the occasional location doesn't make it with that strong distinct blueberry milk tea taste but my husband and I agreed that this one was on point! This location also looked like it had the full menu like other The Alley locations. Staff here were quick and efficient, which was great as we are used to waiting a while at other locations. The drink was ready in a matter of minutes since we happened to come when it wasn't busy. I would definitely come back to this location when I'm in the area again!

I love the alley and their deerioca (hand made tapioca)! I ordered my drink on DoorDash and it was…read moreready for pick up in less than 15 minutes! The dine in area is closed and the restaurant is set up for strictly take out. I got the Deerioca Puff which basically the popular Deerioca Fever but with custard pudding to create a crème brûlée-like flavour. I love the alley for the fact that most of their ingredients are made from scratch, including their deerioca and sugarcane syrup!

What a surprise to find Coco in Hamilton!!! Of course I had to go and try it out. And I dragged…read moremy friend and her granddaughter with me. They haven't tried bubble tea before, so I was excited for them to try. I got 3 guys with less sugar and ice. Tasted good. My friend tried mango iced green tea with coconut jelly. She didn't like tapioca, and the associate gave her a little cup of the coconut jelly to sample before putting it into her tea. She liked it. And she also got her granddaughter to try the jelly as well, and the granddaughter decided to put it into her iced lemon tea. Note that there aren't many options of toppings to choose from, but at least the service is ace.

Very nice bubble tea, usually busy which proves that statement. Service is pretty good and the…read morestore has a nice ambiance to it. Every time I came here I never regretted it!

If you're looking for a good slush bubble tea, this is the place to go. Their slush bubble tea has…read morestayed consistent over the past 8 years I've frequented the place (even when there are new workers). If you are looking for regular milk tea, it's not as good as a chain store from taiwan or china. For the price, the food is okay. As for taste, it's hit or miss. Their fries are consistently good. Nice and crispy, soft in the middle with the right amount of seasoning. The amount of fries you get with their dollar specials is significantly smaller now compared to the past but are still worth it. The soy minced pork and popcorn chicken are delicious as well. I think the price is right with this bubble tea shop. There are some in hamilton that would charge much more for a simple milk tea but there are also some that would charge less. Things to know... 1. You can order $1, $2, or $2.50 snacks along with your bubble tea. 2. You can mix flavours but they will not guarantee it will taste good. I personally mix taro and strawberry. 3. One bathroom per gender. Relatively clean but the door to the girls bathroom does not lock and sometimes does not close properly. 4. You can write on the chalk board walls. 5. There are board games and cards for your enjoyment. 6. Parking is free and on the side/back of the building. 7. THIS PLACE IS CASH ONLY! 8. There is a stamp card available. Buy 9 drinks and get the 10th free.

Cool spot to hang out & play some board games ! Their bubble tea is mediocre while their Asian…read moreinspired-pub food is great. Be careful walking around this area at night though, it's pretty sketchy.

I had the grapefruit green tea with purple tapioca and it was very flavourful. The inside was…read morepretty big with lots of space for seating. The customer service was decent. If am on the area I would go here again!

quick service, made my boba exactly how i wanted it to be, sour and flavoured. the place is also…read morereally cute, i loved it

We came here specifically for dessert and I'm so glad we did. The dessert menu wasn't terribly…read moreextensive but did offer a variety of options. There is also a bubble tea menu which I hope to explore the next time I'm up this way. We ordered "a brownie thing" on a signature buttermilk waffle with vanilla ice cream. (They also offer green tea and charcoal ice cream flavors). As you can see in the photo, the waffle was a decent size and was enough to share (if that's what you so choose to do). The customer service was pretty good, the aroma of the fresh waffles was amazing and the interior was stylish and welcoming. I highly recommend!

I haven't been back to Hazel Tea since I've moved out to Toronto but my boyfriend really wanted to…read morego back to try their waffles. Walking in Saturday night it was really quiet. There were maybe 2-3 other tables that were taken. It does seem like a really nice place to study. The place is clean, with soft lighting, and lots of outlets! We ordered a Belgian waffle, with soft serve ice cream, & the mango cheesecake as topping. The total came to $15 which was a little surprising. The food took a little longer than expected. But it came out looking great. The swirl was sesame & vanilla which had hints of both flavors; subtle and not too sweet but it was a little icey rather than creamy. The waffle was fluffy. I did not like the mango or the cheesecake as they tasted somewhat stale. Overall, I think for $15 it was pricey and I would prefer heading to Toronto for a egg waffle for $3 instead.

great is corn flakes, this place is out of this world,... the staff's professional conduct here is…read moresomething to behold. she is so bad, too bad beautiful the one with the bleached hairdo especially.

First time going here, honest review + impression 1) PLACE:…read moreit's a large place, spacious & many tables for different types of people / # of people (& and had cool swing chairs) 2) CLEANLINESS: Pretty clean overall, bathrooms were clean and had fresheners, and open/close buttons for the doors and had a family washroom so it was accessible for those with disabilities as well 3) ATMOSPHERE: When we came, it was a bit awkward because there were only 2 works (one behind the cashier to make drinks and one serving orders), we felt the need to whisper b/c it was very quiet for a cafe - later on, the server started playing some music so that was better 4) FOOD AND MENU: menu has a lot of various flavours for drinks and a good amount of actual food like soups, chicken, etc and a small amount of finger foods like pop corn chicken, fries, and fried squid - originally, my cousin asked for a fresh mango slush but they didn't have any fresh mango in stock so she had to opt for a regular mango slush (which is made out of mango flavoured powder) - The food came within 10-15 minutes- it was hot and tasted mediocre ~ there was nothing special about it - our drinks were about $4.99 each, and our little finger foods were around $4.99- $6.99 as well - I ordered the taro milk tea but there were small chunks of taro when drinking it which I didn't like that much, I appreciate the freshness but I wish the worker blended it more properly - bubble tea, popcorn chicken and fried squid is decent 5) SERVICE: the server was a young college student and was decent/okay - He helped us find a good spot considering there was 5 of us - gave us the menu - My cousin asked about what a specific drink was and he didn't really know what it was or how to explain it - later on, he suddenly took away the napkins, chopsticks and soup spoons from our table and traded them for forks which I found weird b/c we're Filipino and we also know how to use chopsticks ... - We needed napkins later on and he was sitting down so my friend got up to get them herself by the counter - OVERALL: hard to approach or get the servers attention, but he was decent enough 5) PRICING: we ordered 5 bubble teas with tapioca (& one had lychee+ tapioca), 2 pop corn chickens, 2 fried squids, and 1 sweet potato fries ~ OUR TOTAL WAS AROUND $71.00 !!!! - The bowls of food were tiny baskets, and portions were small, although the glasses of bubble tea were tall so I'd say the drinks are worth buying but not the food - The food isn't worth the money, nothing special about them and I felt as though they were something I can easily make at home but better lol 6) OTHER: - have an ok variety of games and board games which was nice, they also had Asian board games which was cool OVERALL: * GOOD PLACE TO GO IF YOU WANNA JUST DRINK BUBBLE TEA * GOOD PLACE TO GO IF YOU LIKE PLACES THAT DONT HAVE THAT MANY PPL * Experience wouldve been MUCH better if the service and atmosphere was better and more enthusiastic * I recommend eating at a different place and then coming to FunTea afterwards to chill/talk and just drink bubble tea

This place is awesome. Just like street and night market food in Taiwan, you get to order small…read moreportions and try everything.

I gave this place 2 stars because the food was close to inedible. We ordered wings and fries that…read morewere so salty that we couldn't eat them. They have a house seasoning salt that someone in the back is over using. The atmosphere and vibe is really nice tho. I like how dim and relaxed the environment is. I got an iced coffee, daughter had a milk tea and we really enjoyed the beverages. Would I go back? Just for drinks, possibly for dessert. It's nicer to sit in Tea Hut than Coco.

Honestly don't understand how this place was dead when we walked in and how they have so little…read morereviews. This place is super close to Jackson (one street over) on Cannon. The place is well lit and clean. The service was quick. The place does seem to have some regulars that come in and out. My boyfriend and I got a Nutella waffle and original milk tea with tapioca. A little sad that the Nutella waffle didn't come with strawberries but does come with whip cream and your choice of (extensive) icecream. The waffle wasn't the fluffy kind but the more dense version. The Nutella was generous!!! The milk tea was average but still good. Next time I'll try their oolong milk tea for sure :) I'll definitely be back to try their crepes and different assorted desserts they have ! Parking is still somewhat of a hassle as free parking is limited.

One of Hamilton's best kept secrets, A&J Sugar Bowl is an off the map sweets parlor on the corner…read moreof MacNab and Cannon. Stepping into A&J Sugar Bowl, one instantly feels the overwhelming warmth brought in by colorful syrups on the shelf behind the counter and the wash of delight that waffle cones dotted with candies on display give you when you know you're about to take part in a guilty pleasure. The smell of toasted sugar brushes against your nose as you feel spoiled for choice. I first spotted A&J Sugar Bowl in the Winter and passed it many times on my way home from various destinations. I hadn't stepped foot in there until recently, Spring 2015. What I found delighted me to the core. Tables along one wall with a central table covered in board games, cartoons playing on the large flat screen of the parlor and an honest to goodness sweets counter displaying candies, ice cream flavors and a crepe stand. The little woman behind the counter with the soft voice and big smile, Nancy, added to the atmosphere. She was a little difficult to understand, being so soft spoken, but she understood exactly what I wanted when I ordered. The parlor has always been empty when I passed it, and it worried me, but considering that it was midnight and I only found it in the off season, It didn't bother me. I just wanted something chocolate related. I ordered a Nutella and banana crepe. It took about five minutes to make and was still toasty when it was served to me. I took a single bite and instantly asked, why is this place empty ever? From the taste to the atmosphere, A&J Sugar Bowl should be packed all the time. Then it dawned on me. It's in a part of downtown that isn't known for its good eats or entertainment. It's hidden away and it has no online presence. I urge all local Yelpers to hunt down Sugar Bowl and enjoy your favorite sweet here. Let's all make this place Hamilton's worst kept secret!