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Chicha San Chen

Quartier des Spectacles
4.4$
OPEN12 pm - 10 pm
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Chicha San Chen Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
Bubble Tea

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Reviews for Chicha San Chen

Food
Service
on Google4.4 (200+)
*as of 2026-04-01
5★
73%
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8%
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11%
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Review Summary

Chicha San Chen draws praise for tea-first quality with fresh brewing done per order, resulting in strong, authentic flavors and chewy pearls. Many reviewers rate it among the best bubble tea spots in Montreal, with favorites like taro, green tea, oolong, and osmanthus honey and the option to build your own drink with the base tea, dairy, sweetness, and ice levels. The setting is small and often lacks seating, and lines or wait times can be a factor, with price cited as high by some. Service is described as friendly and helpful by many, though a few notes mention occasional impatience at the register or language miscommunications. Overall drinks are praised for real tea, fresh ingredients, and a sophisticated preparation that sets it apart from powdery bubbles, and numerous reviews call it a premier destination for bubble tea in the city, sometimes noting awards and authenticity.
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I really enjoy their bubble tea! The tapiocas are perfectly cooked. However, I think they could improve by offering different drink sizes. Also, if they can keep the counter hair-free, that would be great. Or maybe I'm just overthinking it.

Sep 28, 2024
on Google

Yumyumyum cant stop drinking tea from this shop!!!

Aug 20, 2024
on Google

Chica Sanchen is a standout spot in Montreal, known for its unique & exceptional drinks. Their Peach drink is rich & creamy, with perfectly chewy pearls, while the Fruit Formosa Tea offers a refreshing twist. The always-busy lineup is a testament to their popularity, proving that their bubble tea offers a completely different experience compared to other spots in Chinatown. With fair prices & consistently high quality, Chicha Sanchen is definitely worth the wait.

Aug 3, 2024
on Google
4.0

We got two drinks: the "Bubble Milk Tea", 8.5/10. The tea/drink is definitely high quality, creamy, flavorful & the boba has the right chewiness. The "Dong Ding Oolong Tea + Fresh Milk" is a 0/10. No flavour. I could only taste the milk. Prices are on the high end. The store is really small, so it can get crowded quickly. Customer service was great, though. Overall, I think it was pretty good but I wouldn't line up for this & would only get a drink here as a treat *occasionally*. I definitely wanna come back some time & try the other drinks though. Maybe it'll make me revisit more often!

Jul 16, 2024
on Google

The drinks taste good & the pearls are amazing, chewy & fresh. The service was standard. The only downside is that the store is super small & there's a line, which makes it super crowded. However, they do that exterior table which makes up for it. Perfect for takeout.

Jul 14, 2024
on Google

Se démarque de ses compétiteurs par la fraîcheur & la qualité du thé. Malgré l'achalandage élevé, les employés restent courtois & gardes le sourire. Bien hâte de goûter à un nouveau drink!!!

Jul 14, 2024
on Google
5.0

I wanted to find out what is the hype about this place & it did not disappoint! Price point, it is higher than most places for a small cup but the quality is there. The drink (i ordered honey oolong osmanthus) was the definition of freshness, you won't find this level of quality elsewhere. This is how real bubble tea should taste like. (Fyi: if you are a fan of cheap powder flavors , this place is not for you)

Jul 13, 2024
on Google
2.0

I have ordered drinks through uber eats but received no straws for my order , & it was not the first time. Please pay attention to detail service.

Jul 12, 2024
on Google
5.0

Oh my god! This bubble tea shop exceeded all my expectations. Purchased two teas, one for myself & one for my husband but I ended up drinking both 😅. Each tea is made to measure according to your own preferences, so fresh & delicious! My new favorite bubble tea shop!

Jul 9, 2024
on Google
5.0

High quality bubble tea in Montreal. They use real Taiwanese tea. You can customize your drinks. Love it! Highly recommended!

Jul 7, 2024
on Google