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Meet Fresh

Downtown
4.3$
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Meet Fresh Downtown, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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About

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.
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5★
62%
4★
17%
3★
7%
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Reviews for Meet Fresh

Food
Service
on Google4.1 (700+)
*as of 2026-07-01
5★
62%
4★
17%
3★
7%
2★
13%
1★
2%

Review Summary

Meet Fresh is widely recognized as a popular destination for authentic Taiwanese desserts, featuring a diverse menu that includes taro balls, grass jelly, and various shaved ice creations. Many patrons appreciate the generous portion sizes, which are ideal for sharing, and commend the helpful, friendly service provided by the staff. While the ambiance is frequently described as a clean and comfortable space suitable for relaxing or working, opinions regarding the texture of the shaved ice and the balance of sweetness in certain items are mixed. Some visitors find the desserts to be a delightful, nostalgic experience with high-quality ingredients, while others suggest that improvements could be made regarding consistency in food preparation and wait times to ensure a more polished experience.
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Edit 2026:
We took the tofu pudding & the mango paradise... Was super good not too sweet

Original:
It was fun for me & my kids but I'm not sure I'll come again 👍

May 8, 2026
on Google

Strawberry & mango ice cream is 💣

Nov 30, 2025
on Google

We ordered the Gemini milk shaved ice. The taste is ok, it's sweet but not too sweet. We would have loved if they put more mangos & strawberries since the filling ends quickly & we were only eating ice once the fruits were over. We would have loved if it was shaved milk instead of just ice. It was about 17$ & we were 3 people & it's really filling for all of us. I wouldn't order it again since it was mostly just like eating ice

Oct 5, 2025
on Google

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.

Apr 12, 2025
on Google

I have mixed feelings about this place, the first time i went I ordered the Super Twin Star which I absolutely loved, it was so good it reminded me of the Halo Mango in the Philippines! We were 4 people eating it & all of us enjoyed it. The problem is that when i went back knowing the Super Twin Star (served with mango snd strawberry) was so big I kindly asked if the served a smaller version of it because i planned on eating it alone. The man said yes but only in strawberry or mango & not both so i told him i would go for the strawberry (strawberry bonsai, which i claimed was the same ) but it was nothing like the Super Twin Star which was s total disappointment. The ingredients are not written anywhere so I ended up with lychee & tapioca which was not indicated & not like what i initially asked for. If i had known I wouldnt have ordered it. I like to know what im eating.

Apr 5, 2025
on Google

Not enough mangoes in proportion to shaved ice!

Feb 4, 2025
on Google

I absolutely love MeetFresh in the heart of downtown! It has such a great ambiance & friendly staff. The desserts are really delicious & refreshing. I loved their mango sago, & I'm definitely coming back for more.

Jul 30, 2024
on Google
4.0

Like all asian desserts. Desserts there are not that sweet.But good presentation & fresh mangoes 🥭 . Clean place , Service was bet a slow although it wasn't busy .

May 14, 2024
on Google
4.0

Woah. I was in the area & wanted something a little sweet. I got the Gemini shaved ice & it was yummy! The mango & strawberry gives it a natural sweet, so it isn't overpowering with sweetness. The ice taste like it mixed with condensed milk, or sweet cream...(a few names it's called in the states) give this place a try.

Oct 28, 2023
on Google

Good spot for Asian desserts. We had the gemini shaved ice (mango & strawberry, pictured), which was not too sweet & obviously generously portioned. We also had the mango paradise (smoothie bowl type, also pictured), which included Asian fruits/sweets & some grapefruit/pomelo pulp. We were the only table when we arrived, but there appeared to have been only one worker taking orders & preparing the plates. She was nonetheless friendly & prepared our order in a timely manner.

Oct 12, 2023
on Google