Reviews of Meet Fresh show a mix of admiration for fresh, authentic Taiwanese desserts and some frustration with texture and value. Taro balls and bingsu are praised for their chewiness, bold flavors, and generous portions, with many noting a calm, clean ambiance and a vibe suited for studying or hanging out. The staff are described as friendly and sometimes even thoughtful, such as when a birthday is celebrated. On the downside, some items disappoint, including ice that many say is not shaved ice but crushed ice, uneven fruit in the toppings, chewy tapioca, or a lack of mango and fruit relative to the dessert size, and a few mentions of long wait times and higher prices. The menu's wide range, including strawberry and mango desserts, avocado milk shaved ice, red bean and taro ball combos, and coffee jelly, is repeatedly cited as a strength, with many enjoying sharing portions with friends. Overall, Meet Fresh comes across as a solid late-night dessert spot with bold flavors and big portions, though experiences can vary.
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!!!!!
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!
Feb 11, 2026
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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
I really enjoyed the flavours of their drinks & their grass jelly specialty dessert. It was just the right level of sweetness. However, I feel like the tapioca was a bit too chewy for my liking. Additionally, the price is a bit too expensive in my opinion. The bowl was around 15$ which is expensive to me because it only had chewy chunks that seemed like tapioca & grass jelly. I was expecting at least some fruits but it was missing a bit in my opinion. As for the bubble tea, I feel like 9$ is an acceptable price but it was a pretty basic drink though. It was a decent size & I did really like the flavours of the tapioca but once again, it was a bit too chewy in my opinion.
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
I had a really good visit to this cute little bubble tea & dessert place! They seem to have a huge selection of different types of slush, bubble tea, milk drinks as well as desserts such as shaved ice. I got the Sweet Potato & Taro Ball Milk & loved it! The avocado milk with boba is tasty too! I also tried the Oreo Tornado dessert which I wasn't a huge fan of but that's just personal taste. Their boba & taro balls are some of the better ones I've had. Be prepared to wait 10-15min for your drink though if they have a lot of customers passing through. I'll definitely come back to have more drinks & desserts in this place as they seem to have a large selection! They also have quite a lot of space to sit down & enjoy your time. It's one of the only places in this area where I've found good WiFi, so it's great for if you want to get some studying done too! Good job, Meet Fresh! See you soon!
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 .
Nice place to hang out with friends after eating at one of the numerous restaurants on Ste Catherine. They have shaved ice, traditionnal soup desserts, bubble tea, ice cream etc. Beware : super sweet.
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
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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.
