Meet Fresh specializes in authentic Taiwanese desserts and beverages, focusing on traditional ingredients like taro balls, grass jelly, and silky tofu pudding. Each menu item emphasizes natural flavors prepared through meticulous boiling and cooling techniques to achieve precise textures. The signature shaved ice bowls serve as a foundational element, layered with sweet red beans, chewy tapioca pearls, and rich herbal jellies. Hot soup bases made with ginger or peanut provide warming alternatives to the chilled options. The beverage selection features high-quality tea leaves brewed to order, often paired with milk or fruit infusions for depth. Patrons encounter a consistent aesthetic centered on minimalist wooden furniture and bright, functional seating areas designed for efficient service. This establishment maintains global standards for ingredient sourcing to preserve the integrity of classic Eastern dessert profiles.
Meet Fresh is widely recognized as a popular destination for authentic Taiwanese desserts, frequently praised for its variety, fresh ingredients, and chewy taro balls. Many patrons enjoy the welcoming atmosphere and the aesthetic of the shops, which often serve as comfortable spots for studying or socializing with friends and family. While numerous visitors highlight the generous portion sizes and the quality of the shaved ice and bubble tea, some feedback points to inconsistencies in ice texture, occasional long wait times, and concerns regarding pricing. Overall, the experience is generally described as a refreshing and tasty treat, though individual preferences regarding sweetness levels and ice quality vary among the diverse customer base.
I haven't had Meetfresh in many years, & my last time was as a kid in China, where it was super popular & my parents always took me for their tasty desserts.
I ordered the taro ball max because the picture showed a huge portion with all my favorite toppings. But when I got it, I was a little shocked: the whole bowl was basically shaved ice, with only a small amount of toppings in the corners. It didn't look like the photo at all, & I think I expected too much lol (oops). The sweet shaved ice plus boba was just way too sweet for me. (It's my personal opinion, however, if you are a big fan of crumbl then this dessert bowl is not too sweet at all!)
I did like how chewy the taro balls were. But if you don't love shaved ice, you might want to pick something else because this one was so icy it felt like eating a popsicle, haha.
I appreciated that they list the calories for each bowl, which is helpful if you're watching your daily intake. The service was amazing, & the store has a really nice aesthetic. I'll definitely come back to try other items!!!!!
We had a taro icy ball. I guess it's a difference between cultures & nostalgia, but I really didn't find anything interesting about it. Just bowl of ice (not fine like snow), brown sugar & some starch balls. Really bland.
Feb 15, 2026
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Absolutely loved my visit to Meet Fresh! I ordered Taro Ball #3, & it was really delicious-perfectly chewy taro balls, great texture, & just the right level of sweetness. Everything tasted fresh & authentic, & it was super satisfying without being too heavy. A fantastic spot for Taiwanese desserts.
The store itself was quiet & clean, with people working or studying, which created a calm & comfortable vibe. It has a nice ambiance to enjoy your food with your family or friends. Everything felt fresh & welcoming. Definitely a place I'd come back to again!
This is huge lol. I didn't expect the size like this. Glacé pillée au lait de cassonade is with pearls, pudding, taro balls, coffee jelly &'mochi-jelly'. Delicious ~
Glacé pillée à l'avocat
Egg waffle with red beans
That mango shaved ice is insanely good. The ice cream ball at the top was ironically the highlight instead of the (still very good) shaved ice which i think is frozen juice/tea/syrup & not just frozen water. Price was a bit expensive, & the mangos were frozen with a very uncomfortable texture. Honestly if I could just order the ice cream at the top, I would.
Got to the store 30 minutes before they closed & they were still busy haha. I ordered the signature grass jelly with taro balls & it was a lot. I was so full. They used to have this brand in Winnipeg but they closed down :( it would be lovely to have this dessert during summer time
I order a Ube & taro paste signature served on shaved ice. Taro & sweet potato balls are so chewy, very fresh. One scoop of taro & ube are not so sweet. It balance very well the whole taste with grass jelly. Optional milk less than 3 mL can added. For the price, it's a good portion to share for 2-3 persons
