Bubble tea is my go to comfort drink and i'm always on the hunt for a new spot! I discovered The…read moreAlley a while back and it's still one of my favourite spots to go to. The service is always great, they do have limited seating but it's a perfect place to grab a drink and go! Theres a few drinks I love grabbing every time i'm here. My favourite is the Crunchy Strawberry Milk Tea, its so good and the crunchy topping just puts it over the top. Also some other good recommendations include the Royal No 9 and the Brown Sugar Milk Tea! 9/10 recommend!

The Alley serves a very good bubble tea. What stood out most to me was the texture of the boba,…read morewhich had a noticeably more al dente chew than you'll find at most other shops. It's a small detail, but one that makes a big difference. The tea itself was well made, though I wouldn't say it separates itself from the many other quality bubble tea spots out there. Atmosphere is usually an afterthought for me, but the large tree in the middle of the shop creates a surprisingly relaxing vibe. It almost feels like you're sitting in a park while enjoying the comfort of air conditioning in the summer...or warmth in the winter. Service was fast, friendly, and efficient throughout my admittedly brief visit.

I've been to Gong Cha a few times now, and it consistently delivers a solid 4/5 star experience…read more The drink quality is always top-tier, their brown sugar milk tea has the perfect level of sweetness, and the pearls are consistently fresh and chewy. My favourite is the peach drink with the peach pearls! The service can also be a bit of a mixed bag; while the staff is generally polite, the wait times get noticeably long during the weekend rush. However, the bright, clean, and minimalist ambience makes it a really pleasant spot to sit down, catch up with a friend, or get a little bit of casual work done while you sip.

10/10 service at this place! I wanted a specific gingerbread man bottle, and the worker went out of…read moretheir way to look for one on my behalf :D Strawberry milk tea is also tasty as heck at the lowest amount of sweetness so I'll be getting it again

food is the macarons and taste so good. service we were…read moreaccompanied by rose on july 7. the whole store gave ambiance like yesss we love it. i'd definitely come back with a group of friends.

I have mixed feelings about this location. Some of the staff are great. This company has false…read moreadvertising when it comes to the amount of tapicoa bubbles. The amount the staff are trained to give does not match what's advertised. But it also feels like it depends on who makes it. I'd say avoid going in the evening/night. They will be more stingy as they would have been running out of the daily supply.

Y'all Canadians here don't realize how lucky you have it with a Chicha San Chen operating with no…read morelines and actual space to chill inside the shop with your drink. That is unheard of here in the States. As a boba connoisseur, I was ecstatic when I saw Chicha having a location on the way home to our hotel. I knew the quality of their drinks would be up there, and the fact that there was little wait really sweetened the experience. I ordered the DongDing Oolong Milk Tea with Oat Milk and Boba, light sugar and ice. Their boba here is slightly different from a traditional black tapioca pearl, but it still hits the spot. The tea was well brewed and not too sweet, just how I like my boba. The shop itself was wonderful with its cute aesthetics and the smell of tea filling the air. You could tell there was quality based on that alone. Give them a try if you've yet to experience higher quality boba.

Excellent staff. Friendly, patient and let me sample grass jelly as I was worried about sugar…read morelevel. Also helped me fix a transaction when I used the wrong payment. Very great group. This location is more relaxed than their China town one. Has a better seating area and much cleaner.

Chinese bubble tea place that has really good drinks!…read more Their milk teas have a nice balance of milk vs tea flavour. I've tried their no 2 and no 3 best sellers and both were really good! Highly recommend no 3, their toppings is made from the sweet fermented rice drink I love eating growing up. Service is fast and lots of seating available.

I visited this spot with my friend for the first time to try fun, unique matcha drinks…read more I ordered a plain matcha with oat milk, no sugar. My friend ordered a blueberry matcha. The matcha wasn't the best i've tried, but it was definitely unique. I took a sip of the blueberry one, it was a good, subtle taste. Not too sweet, or bitter, just the right balance. The server was kind and they served us our drinks very quickly. The seating is very cute. The ambiance is calming and cozy, with a touch of modernism. It was a great spot to study, which is exactly what we spent the next few hours doing since it was empty.

Perfect drinks with the best tea flavour, love the fruity drinks and the milk teas. Very good…read moretapioca as well. Always consistent

Loved this!!! There was a promo going on where you could get a 1L bubble tea for only $5. The offer…read morewas too good to pass so I ended up getting it with QQ jelly. ... Nobody ask how many times I got the 1L bubble tea... but overall loved it. There's no wrong moment to have bubbles tea. Interior was nice and cozy; enough seating inside to enjoy your 1L bubble tea in peace with no judgement!

This location is very small with no seating available except for a bench to wait for your order…read more The drinks are great, but I'll never forget that I had to wait a while for my drink to be prepared. The employee didn't even apologize for the long wait.

Was in the area and came by here to grab a drink. Got one of their specials large coffee milk tea…read morew/ jelly for $4.80. It was pretty good and satisfying

Finally visited The Alley Hub after seeing it in the neighborhood for quite some time. I needed a…read morespot where I could study for most of the day, and this place caught my eye because of its menu and spacious interior. We ended up being the first customers of the day and sat in the seating area right in front of the counter. The bench and chair seating was surprisingly comfortable, and I really appreciated that there are power outlets running along the bench, which is perfect if you're planning to work or study for a while. The Wi-Fi was easy to connect to and worked reliably throughout the day. Parking was also convenient since there's plenty of free parking available. Service was friendly, and the staff seemed very knowledgeable about the menu. They were also great at making recommendations if you're unsure what to order. I ordered a large jasmine green milk tea with green tea jelly (my usual go-to), and it was made really well. I also tried their sweet potato fries, which came with a very smoky chipotle mayo. The portion size was quite good for $6.50. The food menu leans more toward light bites and finger foods--things like fries, pastries, and bagels--so it's better suited for snacks rather than a full meal. The washrooms were another pleasant surprise: clean, spacious, and stocked with thick toilet paper. There are several different seating options throughout the space, and they also offer a meeting room that can fit a larger group. From what I remember, it's about $100 for two hours, but any money spent on food or drinks can be deducted from that price. Overall, it was a good place to study. The environment stayed fairly quiet most of the day. The only time it got noticeably louder was around 2 p.m., when the place filled up.

Walked in and it's probably the blue tooth connection that notifies them who I was, which is kinda…read morestrange with technology these days. The employee could have made it sound more convincing when welcoming me back, but he also seemed a tad unsure. On the 9th day of every month; their famous Royal No.9 Tea line is 50% off! Just show them the app, maximum two orders per person. I love the floral blueberry tones in the No.9 black tea. They do a good job steeping the tea and mixing it well. The tea Lattes always come cold with fresh milk but if it's ordered hot there is only one size, which is disappointing for us bbt lovers who want it in a gallon size. They are mindful here to give a stronger straw that can survive a hot beverage without melting in 10 minutes. This I appreciate, or make the cup lids wider to compensate for tapioca bobas. Nice seating area by the windows, spacious and comfy.