A friend wanted me to try Filipino styled bubble tea and took me here. The shop is a hidden gem that you wouldn't notice it if you weren't paying attention. Inside the shop, there are seating areas for you to socialize with your friends and family. I can see it being a very cozy spot in the winter with a hot drink in hand. The workers are very polite and love giving recommendations. Although I like the taste of the bubble tea, the tapioca was in fresh. I think I might try coconut jelly next time. read more

Tsaa Tea Shop - Menu of Filipino authentic drinks - Tea Rooms Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The owners are from Philippines. "tsaa" is a Filipino word meaning tea in English. Their daughter is a tea sommelier so she advises customers about tea selections. We ordered: 1. Sago't Gulaman drink (large $7.99). 2. Halo Halo dessert ($9.99). The Sago't is traditionally sweet so I asked for medium sweet but it was still very sweet (I wonder if the remembered to make it medium sweet). It has Sago and Tapioca in the drink; both were quite good. The Halo Halo had too much ice so I'm not sure it is worth $9.99. Tsaa Tea Shop serves bubble teas, fruit juices, lemonades, Filipino drinks, a huge assortment of teas, organic coffee, and smoothies. They also serve Filipino cuisine, breakfast, salads, fries, melts, sandwiches, soups, crepes, and funnel cakes. There is indoor seating and one outdoor table. There is pop music playing in the background. It was not loud. There is free WiFi. The restaurant is not wheelchair accessible. There is one gender-neutral washroom in the back. There is paid and free neighbourhood parking. Review 2022-096 read more

See all

I'm by no means a bubble tea aficionado. To me, many of the good BBT spots in the city all taste more or less the same, so take my reviews with a grain of salt. What I do like about Tsaa is it's not just a tea shop. It offers all kinds of weird things (case in point: it actually offers Filipino dishes like pancit, lumpia and bistek). My favourite non-BBT offerings are still drinks though. I like: - Sago't gulaman: This is a Filipino dessert which I guess could be the Filipino version of BBT if BBT was mostly "bubble" and the "tea" was syrup-infused shaved ice. I love how Tsaa's sago't gulaman is better than most out there because their sago/tapioca is really fresh. - Papaya Slush: I don't get why more places don't offer papaya drinks. It's super refreshing, has a unique taste, and isn't overly sweet. You can also add tapioca to it for a BBT feel. Tsaa is run by the friendliest people. The place is small (only 3 tables) but welcoming. Try it if you're in the area! read more

Tsaa Tea Shop - Sago't Gulaman - Tea Rooms Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

See all

Family-run place on the Danforth with incredible desserts! Been coming here for years but just discovered their homemade yema cakes. They're not super sweet, and they're so fresh and light. The icing is Filipino-style, so not too sugary. Tried the ube-flavoured one and I'll definitely be back for the other flavours! Goes perfectly with tea and I don't think you can find this cake anywhere else in Toronto! Also, since I'm writing this in COVID times, you should know that this small business is really doing things right: they are wearing masks, they have Plexiglass at the counter, and when the weather isn't too cold, they prop the door open to circulate the fresh air. Their tea selection is great, too, of course! They're so friendly and they'll always give the best recommendations. Very recommended! read more

Tsaa Tea Shop - Goes perfectly with tea and I don't think you can find this cake anywhere else in Toronto! - Tea Rooms Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

See all

I came by here with my boyfriend and we had a really good experience. The tea shop is a bit on the small side but it's super cute. The man working at the tea shop (I think he's the owner) was very nice and kind. The tea shop features a lot of gluten free snack items and they have lots of desserts, teas and bubble teas. I ordered the raspberry lemonade and was really happy with my drink. It had the perfect combination of sour and sweet. My boyfriend ordered a bubble tea and he really liked his drink as well. Would I Return? Absolutely! read more

A small cozy family owned cafe in the heart of the Danforth. We were really excited to try this cafe because of their funnel cake. They offer a variety of different teas and small desserts. We got the funnel cake with ube ice cream and it was very refreshing. The ube ice cream was sweet and complimented the crispy funnel cake well. If you're looking for a quiet place to relax or study then check out this cafe! read more

Tsaa Tea Shop - Tea Rooms Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

How I LOVE little quaint cafes where I can sit in a comfy chair and people watch, while sipping on a hot cup of chocolate/tea/coffee. Tsaa is pronounced "Cha" or "Cha-ah"; it's how Filipinos say tea. This lovely tea shop (which also serves hot chocolate, coffee and other drinks) is run by the hard working Ramos family. Hospitality is first and foremost in their business: you can tell by the way they greet you with a genuine smile, bring your drinks to your table, bake their scones in house (not hard and crumbly but light with the texture of a biscuit), and lovingly create their delicious and fresh food in their small kitchen. There are tempting displays of organic vegan desserts from The Earth Organic and Dufflet Pasteries. Behind the desserts are over 100 different kinds of tea (they can special order a tea for you). Along the opposite wall is a colorful collection of tea pots and coffee presses. There's even an electric fireplace to add to the charm. I had the smoked salmon bagel which turned out to be a full blown sandwich: smoked salmon, cream cheese, tomato, cucumber, avocado, havarti cheese on a toasted bagel. The sandwich was so flavorful and very satisfying. I also had a small butternut squash soup which was thick and savoury. My husband enjoyed his chai tea along with a cheese and chive scone and a tiny bowl of lentil soup; both soups were made in house. I'll have to come back to try their tempting halo halo dessert where they add ube ice cream, pinipig (similar to rice crispies), and leche flan (custard). Full disclaimer - I fell in love with this place before I realized I went to the same church the owners do. read more

See all

I never cared for bubble tea until Tsaa. They take their time to make your tea perfectly and the people running are so sweet! Too good!!!

I really like the halo halo here and it's the only thing I've tried and that I come back for. It is packed with lots of different ingredients, including flan. Every bite / sip has so many different textures and flavours. It is really enjoyable. Probably one of my favorites ! read more

Cute little shop near Chester subway station that my beau have not been to for years. This place is run by a family and I love that they sell Sweets from the Earth products!! I saw the Yelp sticker at the front and immediately checked in and earned a 5% discount! Every bit helps! Great place for groups of 2 to bond over a beverage or sweet treat. There are 10 two-seaters. They kindly gave us a glass of water without being asked. Friendly family! Interesting enough, they also sell this aloe Vera gel that my mom highly recommend for dry skin. Small world. Their butternut squash soup was very good! Warning though, any translation less than $10 will incur a 25 cents charge if you pay with debit or credit card. Paying in cash will save this trouble. Just a bit small and tight space. Otherwise, lovely cute place this is. read more

See all

By default... I love Tea Shop! So by default I found Tsaa Tea Shop amazing... Loves the armchairs and how I can just chilled out with a chilled tea. Chilled Apple Sencha Tea ($2.95) half sweetened with honey served in a half pint glass made me felt like I am drinking beer. My tea was delivered to my table..while I was busy checking in with my Yelp App using their WIFI..talking about services! Pastries looks delicious... they are from Tokyo Bakery (http://www.yelp.ca/biz/tokyo-bakery-scarborough) in Scarborough. I wish I can stay a little longer... but my Yelp friends were too eager looking for a patio to enjoy a REAL beer! read more

See all

Came here for a pot of tea and a treat on a lazy Sunday ~ It's a small and quaint place. Seating is limited. When we were here, all seats were taken. In spite of its small size, Tsaa offers quite the variety of tea leaves. I had a single pot of Tsaa Earl Grey (which was fantabulous btw ... ) and a matcha square (vegan !). I'm a fan. read more

Tsaa Tea Shop - Tsaa Earl Grey w a vegan Matcha Square - Tea Rooms Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came in because we saw the chalk sign outside that said crepes. Ended up getting a scone, since the crepe flavours are pretty standard (ham and cheese, banana, maple syrup etc.). I got the blueberry scone--it's made with all purpose flour (unfortunately no whole wheat options) big blueberries, and some caramelized sugar bits on the bottom. I'm surprised that the texture is as fluffy as a pancake-- it's soft on the inside and crusty on the outside. There's an overwhelming amount of tea choices! Lots of local, organic, fairtrade teas and coffees to choose from. Nice vibe! Place feels very welcoming, with their bright teapots on the shelves for sale, and friendly staff. read more

Tsaa Tea Shop - Blueberry scone with the texture of a fluffy pancake - Tea Rooms Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Such a wonderful shop! Lovely welcoming service and best Bubble tea we've had. Also an extensive selection of fine teas. My black tea with rose petals was to die for :) I highly recommend Tsaa Tea Shop!!! read more

Tsaa Tea Shop - Black tea with rose petals - Tea Rooms Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

See all

I ordered the passion fruit bubble tea with tapioca pearls, and it was quite delicious. If you check-in on yelp, you receive a 5% discount. The large size came to about 7$, which is a bit pricey, but treat yourself! They offer plenty of food (baked good, sandwiches) and drink options (coffee, teas, cold drinks), but most of it does not seem to be made on site. I think it's family owned and operated because I was served by a father-daughter team! read more

Came by for tea and desserts. Comfy tea shop on the danforth that has a welcoming environment. Ordered the coconut oolong tea which was aromatic as it tasted. Highly recommend! Also ordered the almonds and berries crepe topped with ube ice cream. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely a good place for a tea and place to catch up with friends. read more

Tsaa Tea Shop - Tea Rooms Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

See all

I love their drinks, I love their food but the best thing about Tsaa is the people behind the counter. They are the nicest people I have ever met. Their service is always above and beyond and I always leave their place with a full stomach and a full heart. Maraming salamat po. read more

Came here on a weekday morning. The place was empty so I could enjoy breakfast quietly by myself. I had a London Fog and blueberry scone. The London Fog is made with loose leaf earl grey tea and it was probably the best I've ever had. The flavour of the earl grey was really fragrant and it wasn't too sweet, which I like. The scone was amazing too. They are very generous with their blueberries and the scone was crispy on the outside and soft inside. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Tsaa Tea Shop - London Fog and blueberry scone - Tea Rooms Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Smoothie was about 9 dollars on Uber. Came in a sealed cup, but didn't even come with a straw.

I love this tea shop! Tsaa is a lovely shop on the Danforth that offers a great variety of loose-leaf quality teas (premium, organic, artisan, rare & bubble tea). You will find interesting tea flavours like apple sencha, Belgian chocolate rooibos, and mint chocolate to name a few. You can have your tea steeped by the cup or get a full pot, make a tea latte or have your tea iced. Either way, it's delicious and very healthy! As for the bubble tea, they come in flavours such as mango, lychee, coconut, avocado and more. Tsaa also offers breakfast, sandwiches, cookies, bars, truffles, tarts etc. You can find pastries here that are dairy and gluten free too! For those non- tea drinkers, they have nice coffee beverages and hot chocolate here as well. I really like how this shop has milk options/substitutes like skim, soy and lactose free milk unlike some places I've been. The reason why I come here is for the bubble tea! For around $5.50 I had the 16oz mango bubble tea with tapioca. Pricey? Yes, but so worth it! There was no artificial powder used here, rather the bubble tea was a blend of frozen mango goodness that bursted with delicious flavour without being too sweet- just perfect! The atmosphere at Tsaa is very cozy and relaxing. They have nice comfy chairs and tables, the decor is nice and the shop is clean and small, and they also have Wi-Fi. The staff is very attentive, cheerful and helpful too. The only downer about this place is that for the bubble tea, you have to pay an extra $1 for tapioca, and the prices are not listed for breakfast, sandwiches, pastries etc. Overall, Tsaa Tea Shop is a relaxing and cozy place with friendly staff and a great variety of tea and more to indulge in. Highly recommended! read more

Tsaa Tea Shop - Tsaa Tea Shop. Taken from (http://www.blogto.com/cafes/tsaa-tea-shop-toronto) - Tea Rooms Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

See all

I ordered 2 milk teas with tapioca, a mini mango cake, and the mini yema cake. They were all really delicious!! The only thing was that I assumed the cakes would be a bit bigger and the milk tea was a bit overpriced as it ended up being around $9.00 each. read more

A great choice of teas and desserts (love th almond merengue). The tea is made properly with a timer and teapot although they dont have the proper tempature water for tea (eg too hot). Recently they added meals to their menu which include fried food which takes away from it being a quaint cafe to a small hot place with food smells. On Sundays the service is slow. read more

Excellent foods. Tried this after going through ubereats late night restaurant section. Never gave Filipino cuisine a chance but very glad I did. Very delicious items. Halo halo - a mix between a drink and and sundae, amzing texture and different tastes. My freinds told me halo halo literally means mix mix. Would order again. Turon - fried plantain wrapped in caramel and phyllo pasties. Yumm. Would recommend and order again. Ube cake - a known Filipino dessert which was also amazing. Yes order again. Bubble Tea - on point; has different sweetness levels and you can order it more slushy or icy, suited to your taste, good for diabetics. Would order again to try other flavours as well. There's people out there that have a hard time trying new things but you won't be disappointed here for dessert items. read more

Finally tried the halo-halo! It was a tad sweet but nonetheless delicious! They have great customer service - you order from them and they bring you the drink. I was also asked if I want a glass of water since the waiter knew I was dining in. The restaurant is pretty small, but cozy, they probably have ten tables and a few outdoor seatings. Had a great experience and this may be my next tea shop to study at! read more

Tsaa Tea Shop - Halo-halo - Tea Rooms Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This shop is great!!! Yummy cakes and the halo halo I crave everydayyyy!!! The owners are so nice and just the sweetest. This is authentic stuff here! read more

The owners are really nice people. This family owned shop never fails to dissapoint with their teas. I personally love their HK milk tea as a hot beverage read more

This is currently my favourite bubble tea shop because they actually take the time to steep the black tea or rose tea. It tastes really good even without any sugar! My only suggestion is if they can make the tapioca balls or aloe vera jelly smaller in size as it currently exceeds the diameter of the straw, making it a little difficult. I agree that the service is slow as others has mentioned, but I didn't mind waiting around (lots of seating to hang out). read more

Tsaa Tea Shop - Background: Milk tea. Foreground: Rose tea with aloe vera. - Tea Rooms Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I've returned a couple of times since my last review and things are still great at Tsaa. The people are super nice here and the food and drinks are good. Service may be a tad slow if you've made a huge order but all in all a great experience. read more

Came for the Halo Halo, left with a bitter taste of horrible service. Went in, ordered a large Halo Halo, took forever for them to find the item on the computer, finally telling me it was $8.25. Gave them $10.25 expecting a toonie back to which they started scrounging for change. I asked why, and they said it was because there was tax (why wouldn't you tell me the post-tax price?). I give them the extra money to cover the tax again expecting a toonie back, and they had to replug in my order again entirely because they couldn't figure it out in their head! After that ordeal, it took another 15+ minutes of waiting to actually get my Halo Halo made (I was the only person in line). I wasted half an hour for a simple drink order. Too bad really; the drink was decent. read more

Looking for authentic Taiwanese Bubble Tea with Fresh Ingredients?? This is the place to try... Recently opened by 2 lovely sisters on the Danforth. I first got a taste of this teashop tea-liciousness during the Taste of the Danforth. I tried their MANGO BUBBLE TEA. All their ingredients are freshly ground (mango, yams, lychee, etc) and mixed with tea to make delicious smoothies that taste like real fruit (none of the powder stuff offered in low-grade bubble tea shops). They have an assortment of special loose leaf teas too that are fun and refreshing. Must try their BLOOMING TEA - which blooms into a full flower in a teapot, beautiful and delicious! Such sweet ladies that own it, opening their business with such passion and vigor. I don't even live in this area but when I am anywhere near it, I must stop by!! Sippin' this delicious drink on the TTC, everyone stops to ask what I'm drinking, it looks delicious too! Go, go, must go. read more

We love coming to this tea shop! I was so happy when it opened because the Danforth is full of coffee shops (Timothy's, Second Cup and Starbucks). The sweetest sisters own this store and we always have a nice little chat with them. They often have other members of their family working in the back or making the teas. Tons of different types of loose leaf teas are available--my favourites are the sweet temptation (rooibas) and the ginger tea (rooibas). Both great choices after you've stuffed yourself at one of the nearby Greek restaurants. I've never tried the bubble tea or the sandwiches, but I'm saving that for another visit. There are also lots of gluten-free sweets available--my favourite is the gluten-free carrot cake. So delicious! It's big enough to share, but so good that you won't want to! There are plenty of seats available and free wi-fi. When you buy something, the wi-fi password is on the receipt. read more

It was a nice pretty shop. It was not spacious, but I had a comfortable seat. I was not planning, but I dropped in. I was not a bubble tea person, but they had different flavors of ice cream and I tried. Ice cream was very good. Their flavors were pretty fancy. I think I will come back again to try different flavor of ice cream. read more

I tried the chilled peach tea. It was served in a very posh tall cocktail glass, which is not what I was expecting! Nice touch! Very friendly staff, lots of loose leaf teas, coffee drinks, bubble teas and baked goods. Baked goods looked AMAZING but were not made on site (I asked). They had some delicious looking chocolate cakes, tiramisu and mango cake. Nice decor (big comfy chairs, fire place) I just can't get quite excited enough about tea to give this place 5 stars, but if tea is really your thing then you can't go wrong here. read more

I like this small tea shop, it's small though. It's one of the few places in the area, where you could grab a quick salad or sandwich, or meet with some friends for a drink. There's not much else walking distance from here in this genre (aside from 2nd cup). They've got hot teas, bubble tea and serve coffee as well. My only thing about the place, is that's its tiny and I feel like a giant walking in there with my yoga bag. read more

I can't believe it took me this long to finally try out this gem! Just steps from Chester subway station, Tsaa is right on the nicest stretch of the Danforth. I've passed by it often, and even dropped in once during the Taste of The Danforth to a completely packed store. While an impatient friend in search of a souvlaki fix prevented me from trying anything that day, the cozy decor and variety of the menu made this little tea shop stay in my mind. Looking for an energy boost after finishing a workout down the street, I opted for one of the tea lattes. My french vanilla matcha was brought right to my table, along with a glass of ice water. I'm not sure whether I still looked flushed from my run -I'm a sufferer of TSA, (Tomato Face Syndrome!)-, or if this was common practice, but either way, that's what I call service! The latte itself was one of the best I've ever had. Rich, creamy and flavorful. The matcha was finely milled and suspended well in the drink - it didn't make me feel like I had a mouthful of grit, which I've encountered with lower quality tea powders. Excellent serving sizes, and the clear mugs really showed off the nice layering of the milky green foam on the white base. This tea shop seems to be a family business, and the proprietress was absolutely lovely. Easy to talk to, and very knowledgeable about her wares, she even turned on the electric fireplace when I sat down at a table beside it to "improve my ambiance". Wow. And I thought I was a Starbucks girl through-and-through. Tsaa's menu also offers a surprisingly extensive collection of breakfast items, gourmet sandwiches and soups for those looking for a little more sustenance than just drinks. Not to mention a tempting array of cookies, cupcakes and bars to satisfy any sweet tooth. With stuffed armchairs, free WiFi, and amazing staff, this tea shop is the perfect way to while away a lazy afternoon. Come to think of it, not a bad first date place or casual meetup with friends either! If you're in the area, or even on this side of town, check Tsaa Tea Shop out! read more

See all

I am a bit reluctant to write about Tsaa because I don't want others to find out about it because it's "my" place but it's a really great shop and I want it to stick around. I've been a regular since it opened and the staff are great. They know you by name and are always cheerful. Plus, their tea selections (and tea merchandise) are bar none. They have a great selection of green teas and their London Fog is one of the best in the city. I'm also a sucker for their tea lemonades, my favourite being the Cranberry Autumn Lemonade. They serve it in these really tall glasses as well. It's addictive! The family run business is Filipino so they have a version of their Halo Halo if you wanted to try something different. Tsaa also sells food. Their sandwiches are delish (though a bit on the expensive side at around $6-7). They also sell gluten free chocolate desserts. This is a great place to work (with a few outlets inside, lots of light, muzak in the background and lots of tables). If you want to have a chat with a girlfriend or read a book, there are some more comfortable lounge chairs and a fireplace. A great alternative to the crowded coffee shops on the Danforth. read more

I stumbled on this place accidentally and though that it was wonderful. The ambiance is great and the seating comfortable. The tea is great but a little pricey. I had jasmine green tea and it was lovely. The staff was very friendly and there is a coffee for those who don't want tea. My friend had an Americano. The treats looked yummy but I didn't get a chance to try any. Wi-fi worked well. I bought some Egyptian Chamomile tea to-go and it seemed to be cheaper than David's tea with some different varieties. read more

I loVe this place =D My favorite is Chai Latte, milk Oloong Tea & TARO BUBBLE TEA. Price range from$2-$7 I really recommend this place to everyone Its quality is ABOVE AVERAGE :D Breakfast and lunch selections I've tried and looking forward to go back again. When I buy my favorite selection I get FREE WI-FI cool eh! you can unwind, chill, n also study there! They also have GLUTEN-FREE selections! Cheers! Here is the address -----412 Danforth Ave. Toronto, Ontario (647)347 8720 read more

By far the worst bubble tea in the city of Toronto! Definitely not a place you want to go to especially if it's you're first time drinking Bubble tea (not me my bf) Ordered my go to drink Mango ice bubble tea. Everything about it was off. From the over sweetness leading to diabetes "tea" it's like a VH mango juice- I swear and the tapioca.... Wow let's just say it was not cooked properly because it was way too grainy. I mean I assume they're known for their teas but guys, stay away from anything Hong Kong based drinks related! read more

Our favorite place to go for refreshments every summer. Their Halo-halo is the best, good price. The service is very good and the ambiance of the shop is welcoming. read more