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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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13%
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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%
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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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My go-to spot downtown. The shaved ice is fluffy & the toppings are always fresh. Feels like a trip to Taiwan without leaving QC.

Apr 26, 2026
on Google

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!!!!!

Mar 17, 2026
on Google

Came here several times, still my favorite dessert spot in Montreal! The new item - Thai milk tea shaved ice is amazing!!!

Mar 5, 2026
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

The'shaved ice' tasted great but it is clearly not shaved ice at all. Its chunk of ice... its more like a'crushed ice' then shaved at all... Pretty dissapointing... i hope they change their ice machine because the taste is great but the ice is horrible... also the wait time is super long...

Jul 11, 2025
on Google

Ordered the Avocado Milk Shaved Ice. The wait was long despite there being very few customers & the presentation was not great… spoons were also visibly dirty & sticky! Toppings did not have much taste but the overall dessert was good.

Note, the milk shaved ice is actually just shaved ice (not bingsu style). The ice was very chunky.

Overall, disappointed with my experience here & would not come back.

Jul 8, 2025
on Google

We wee 4 to visit & we were amazed at the selection of shaved ice & boba they have! These desserts are great for sharing & they're open late daily. My go-to shaved ice in town!

Jun 4, 2025
on Google

This little shaved ice spot is such a gem!

The flavors are super bold & delicious - they really don't hold back. The portions are HUGE (seriously, they're not stingy at all!), & it's the perfect place to chill - quiet, relaxed, & easy to have a conversation. The staff is super friendly too, which made the whole experience even better.

Definitely coming back! Love it!!

May 29, 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

Not enough mangoes in proportion to shaved ice!

Feb 4, 2025
on Google