Overall, reviews describe Machi Machi as a top bubble tea spot in Montreal, known for high quality drinks especially the crème brûlée milk tea and a cute bottle presentation. The boba is consistently chewy and flavors are well balanced, with standout bottled drinks and options like taro, matcha, red bean and mochi. Service is praised for friendliness, though long waits and occasional kiosk issues can dampen the experience when busy. Some reviews note occasional misses such as off tasting drinks or high prices and sparse decor in certain locations. Despite these points, the shop is seen as cozy, with a wide range of creative drinks and a strong recommendation for trying the crème brûlée and other popular flavors.
The place has a really cute vibe! Unfortunately their menu mentions milk tea made with dairy free or vegan milk, but when I asked the server if the drink was made with dairy free options due to a dairy allergy she looked confused & said they don't have dairy free options. I think they should clarify on their menu.
Basically a bbtea kiosk in a shop. 2 workers for like 10+ customers. Despite that, only 10-15 min waiting time. Expect to wait for your drinks. No food, only drinks. No table, only a couple of chairs to wait. No wifi. What makes this place different: their bottled panna cotta drinks. They prefill bottle with panna cotta then add the drinks. Some drinks, instead of tapioca pearls, it is panna cotta. TL;DR: a grab & go bbtea place
Best bubble tea in Montreal, the Black pearl milk tea has always been my favorite! The texture is impeccable. The staff in the front was very professional & friendly as well.
Delicious drinks, the wait time is pretty big though (I had to wait about 40 minutes to get my order) Passion fruit & honey tea was nicely refreshing, & matcha with panna cotta was perfectly brewed.
I know it's the opening but getting told by the cashier that the wait for the drinks was gonna be 30 minutes, it took 1h45. The wait was so long between each drink. Not worth the wait but at least the drink is good. Update: i went twice in the afternoon & it's very good & fast so 2 to 4 stars
While the new tea spot boasts a charming atmosphere, the extended wait times are a significant drawback. On average, it takes around 20 minutes to place an order, & the beverages can take an unfortunate hour to an hour & a half to be ready. The absence of restroom facilities on-site poses some inconvenience. Their ingredients tend to be overly sweet, with even sugar-free options leaning towards sweetness. I recommend those who dislike excessive sweetness or need to watch their sugar intake to opt for fruit tea instead.
Staff are very nice with clients. I really liked that there was a lot of different choices in their menu. Despite having a lot of customers, the staff was always professional & respectful.
