George's has been a staple in the SMU end of the south end for many years. The proprietor is always…read moreSmiling and willing to help with decisions. If it's your first time with bubble tea I recommend trying the peach or mango with no milk, after that start trying out some of the more exotic flavours like litchi with milk or taro. The signature milk tea is the Magic Tea, highly recommended. There are probably 100 different teas on the menu. Summer time is the best time for the chillers, essentially a bubble tea slushy. Price wise they are pretty reasonable for this type of experience, but be prepared to spend 15.00 for two. If it's getting late best to give them a call and make sure they have bubbles left. :)

The store has decent bubble tea but it is overpriced. 6 dollars for a regular size... a little to…read morerich for my blood. My main complaint, however, is the fact that the owner is so rude. I went in there one night when he was with a bunch of his friends and he stated that they are all out of bubble yea... I find that very hard to believe. I gave them the benefit of the doubt and went back a few days later. I was greeted by the same unfriendly owner who acted as though he was doing me a favor and did not even greet me upon entrance. I was asking which flavor was his favourite and he simply asked me to turn the menu around to reflect the "best in Halifax" marking on the front. A real jerk, I will not be returning and the Indochine Banh M near spring garden will be my go to, the tea is better anyways.... Spare yourself the time. This guy has a problem with Canadian Natives.

Top Tea Mini is on the lower level of Spring Garden Place. It's in the food court. It's not well…read moremarked though. I think they must have been in the process of replacing the sign when I visited because there was no signage. I got the Mango "Cold Fried" yogurt ($8.45) and it was great. They pour liquid yogurt on this cold metal plate and the yogurt freezes and they break it up into pieces and put it in a cup. I initially wanted the Strawberry one, but they said they ran out of it, so I got the Mango one instead. The mango one had chunks of mango in it, as well as raisins. The texture was cool. It's a bit chewier than regular frozen yogurt, if that makes sense. It tastes like the ice cream that's made using liquid nitrogen. I really liked it, but I can see how some people may prefer traditional frozen yogurt. It took a while for them to make it because they had to wait for the machine to get cold enough. The wait was worth it though. Service was courteous. However, I think they raised the prices from what's on the menu board or they over charged me because I was charged over $10 (after taxes, before tip) for it. I'm from Ontario, so I just assumed that taxes in Nova Scotia were super high, but I later discovered Nova Scotia taxes are 15% so that wouldn't have brought the price to over $10. Anyway, it's something that I noticed, but seems to happen at a lot of places these days, not just in Nova Scotia, but also back home in Ontario. It's a bit pricey, although the portion is quite large. Good for a sometimes treat ;)

TL;DR/The Short Version: Bubble tea shop with great…read morespecials. The Peach QQ was tasty. The Long Version: ZenQ is a chain, but we don't have any locations where I live (in Ottawa) so since it was close to our hotel and I love bubble tea, I thought that I'd check it out. I saw they were having a BOGO deal on UberEats so I got a regular Peach QQ for $7.49. Since it was BOGO I got 2 for that price. I ordered and then picked up at the restaurant. When I went to pick up, I saw they had daily specials for $3.99 for a regular and $4.99 for a large, and on Saturdays it was the Peach QQ, lol. Had I known I would have just gotten one directly from the store. Oh well, I got 2 and saved $0.50, haha. I got it 30% ice and no sugar. It was still pretty sweet and sufficiently cold. The tapioca were soft and chewy and they didn't get too hard even after I put the second one in the fridge and drank it 4 hours later. The coconut jelly was standard coconut jelly. I did see tiny fragments of peaches but it didn't have cubes of peaches like at some places that I like. Overall it was still good though. Service was courteous. There's indoor seating and this location sells food as well like ramen, waffles and Taiwanese desserts. Ambiance is casual. Street parking only. (176)

TL;DR/The Short Version: Good bubble tea not far from the waterfront…read more The Longer Version: I stopped by and got a small Brown Sugar Bubble Taro Milk ($6.49). I had initially wanted to get it without added sugar but I was advised that the sugar level of this drink was fixed. Fortunately, I didn't find it too sweet at all. The mashed taro is sweetened and the brown sugar tapioca pearls are sweet, but I don't think they added additional sugar to the milk, so I was a happy camper. The taro is warm, but even with the less ice I ordered, after I mixed up the drink it was sufficiently cold. Service was neutral, but efficient. The lone staff member seemed really disinterested in serving customers. I got my drink rather quickly. Although I noted I was the only customer in the store, lol. White Alley Bubble Tea is the only non-chain bubble tea that was within walking distance from our hotel room, so I really wanted to try it and I'm glad I did. I wasn't like blown away by my drink or anything, but I was happy. Decor is pretty minimalist but they have a few tables and chairs if you want to hang out. (188)

I had the chocolate milk, bubble, tea, and extra black Boba and it was delicious. I would…read morerecommend. you can choose how much ice you want in it cold or hot and you can also choose how much want in it so from 10 which is not really sweet at all to 100% which is super sweet. I got 50 and it was the perfect balance of sweet.

Grabbing a bubble tea and going for a walk has been a top summer activity with my friends. We've…read moretried many bubble tea places and Holy Moly is hands down our favourite. They 100% have the best boba - perfectly chewy. The service is great - all of their staff are so lovely. The location is cute - I've seen birthday parties happen in there which is so fun! My favourite is the blueberry milk tea - my bestie love their taro tea and pudding add-on!

I love myself a good cup of tea. Sawadee has so much to offer with it's gorgeous furniture, unique…read moretrinkets, wall art, variety of tea, friendly service and overall atmosphere. Walking in I immediately fell in love. The soothing fountain, wooden elephant chair and massive wall lined with tea were the first things to catch my eye. They have lots of cool things for sale from tea sets, to pillows, to singing bowls, ginger chews and other tea merchandise. We ordered a peach rooibos tea and took a seat upstairs. You get a view of the whole shop from up there which I simply love. The two people working were both very nice and happy to answer our questions. The tea was lovely as well. This is one of my new favourite spots I think. I definitely plan on going back.

Holy tea party heaven! Sawadee is a super charming teashop, with every tea accessory one could…read moreimagine. I popped in today on a lovely walk through Granville Street and was taken with all of the lovely goods for purchase. There are hundreds of loose teas, dozens of tea sets in every shape, color and design, as well as candles and incense. They even have Buddhist wares available and a few different areas around the shop to sit and enjoy the calming space. The owner was very kind and the whole experience left me feeling simply wonderful. Sawadee is a great place for gift shopping and acquiring every kind of tea under the sun.

Great little coffee spot right over in the Alderney Ferry Terminal in Dartmouth. I got a mocha and…read moreit was absolutely perfect for the chilly temperatures. The gentlemen behind the counter were kind and fast. Check them out the next time you are in Dartmouth!

Love this coffee , have my own espresso maker and their coffee is the best , fresh roasted and so…read moresmooth. I have my machine set up for their Espresso blend and never have to adjust it , consistent quality and roasts.

Have been a regular customer of this establishment for over a year now visiting daily at lunch…read moreduring the week. The food menu is fantastic offering a selection of sandwiches, paninis, salads, sweet treats / baked treats and a soup of the day. The tea menu is vast offing over 10 different flavors of tea. They serve both medium and dark roast organic coffee and a variety of coffee drinks (iced, espresso, cappuccino, latte, etc). Smoothies are also available and you can get protein added for a small price addition. If I had to recommend a specific item on the menu id say go for a Chicken Parmesan or Turkey Bacon Club panini with a side Quinoa salad, along with a dark roast coffee. If it wasn't for Nu Café, I'd have to leave Sackville for my coffee fix. Thank you Nu Café for your wonderful addition to Sackville!

This great little coffee shop in Lower Sackville is a welcome addition to the area. They have a…read morevariety of baked goods (muffins, oatcakes, brownies), coffee and tea, soups, salads, sandwiches, smoothies.... There's something for everyone! The space is quaint and tastefully decorated. The service is great too! I haven't been going for long but they remember me by name. If you're in the area skip the chain coffee and go see them. It'll be well worth it!