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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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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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4.3224 ratings
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62%
4★
17%
3★
7%
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13%
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Reviews for Meet Fresh

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4.3224 ratings
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7%
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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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Qixiu
5.0

This avocado is really delicious. I would feel sad if anyone hadn't eaten it before

Dec 2, 2023
on Google
JaySun
3.0

The desserts were okay & atmosphere fun

Nov 16, 2023
on Google
Winncie
2.0

I think it's really a hit or miss kind of place depending on what you order. The first time we ordered the shaved ice it was awesome, but this time the sesame soup was really bland & the tofu dessert was not silky at all. We chose hot desserts but they were served lukewarm...

Nov 8, 2023
on Google
Miss
5.0

Très bien pour ceux qui veulent tenter de nouvelles saveurs. Il ya différents choix dans les boissons & les desserts

Nov 6, 2023
on Google
Ariana
2.0

My partner & I went there for the "Too Good To Go" app. Yes, we knew the food would be older. What we didn't know was that the old food was just a random mash up of different dishes. We had a "sugary bean soup" which tasted questionable. They also gave us boba tea with beans in them. We couldn't finish the food. Anyways, the staff & atmosphere when picking the food up was awesome.

Nov 5, 2023
on Google
Kay
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
Matthew
5.0

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
Arthur
5.0

Good?tasty.Better than the branch in Toronto

Oct 11, 2023
on Google
Frei
3.0

Expected so much more, felt really disappointed. The pudding, the mochi & the tapioca pearls were just tasteless. The only good part was the shaved ice but the toppings were artificial flavours.
Would give only 2 stars but because of the presentation, friendly service & cleanliness I am adding one.

Oct 10, 2023
on Google
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5.0

fast service & yummy drinks :)

Sep 17, 2023
on Google
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