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I used to really enjoy this place, especially the real fruit drinks, so I was surprised by how unpleasant the customer service has become. I hadn't visited in a while, & when I went yesterday, the man behind the counter was extremely rude & dismissive. Simply asking whether a drink could be made without sugar was met with hostility, as if just being there was an inconvenience.
The drinks themselves were always the reason I came back, but the aggressive attitude completely changed the experience. It's a shame, because the product used to be great. I hope the staff can improve their customer service, because at the moment, it's hard to want to return.
Tried out OCHA on a weekend evening. They do BBT, mochi donuts (9 flavours), egg sandwiches & soft serve. $5.00 rotating daily weekday specials along with three $3.99 drink specials.
- Hojicha latte ($3.99) - subbed for oat milk ($1.00 extra). Good, strong hojicha flavour
- Matcha fraise mochi donut ($3.99) - legit matcha flavour. Good mochi texture
Good variety & great drinks. I recently tried the Matcha cream & im not disappointed, I can tell the matcha was quality & effective lol! & the guy that served me was smiley & helpful. I also tried in the past the Sando with chicken & eggs which was delicious & very filling.
There are many good bubble tea shops downtown but this one I definitely recommend.
After finishing dinner nearby, we strolled along Saint-Catherine Street in search of dessert & came across OCHA. Having visited shortly after they first opened, we decided to pop in again for their mochi doughnuts. Although we didn't try their drinks this time, I recall them being both tasty & reasonably priced during previous visits. Now, onto the mochi doughnuts: they're absolutely delightful! Sweet & flavorful, with an impressive variety to satisfy even the pickiest dessert lover. The texture was perfect-chewy but not overly dense-& each flavor packed a punch. Pricing was fair for the quality & uniqueness. Service was polite but a bit slow, especially since the place wasn't particularly busy. However, that minor hiccup didn't overshadow the overall experience. If you're in the area & craving something sweet, OCHA's mochi doughnuts are worth the stop!
I usually get the $5 daily drink on Fridays, which used to be matcha lattes. I really enjoyed it, but I'm giving 2 stars because they recently changed their $5 drink menu & Friday's drink is matcha yuzu. Why were there seeds & peels in the yuzu jam! Chewing the bitter yuzu peels & seeds was disgusting... to make it worse, I couldn't taste the matcha at all. The only reason why I knew there was even any matcha in my drink is because my drink was green. Otherwise the yuzu was overpowering & I spent most of my time chewing disgusting bitter peels & seeds. Avoid the matcha yuzu at all costs!!!!!! Thank god I only paid $5.75 for it. I feel sad for anyone that paid the full price.
We came here on the promotion day to try out their Mochi Doughnuts & we got the chance to try the matcha crème brulée & the Biscoff cookie flavoured ones. Both tasted amazing & the drinks are also really good they have a variety of choices! Staff is very nice & welcoming, parking is very hard because it's in the middle of Downtown Montréal ! It's also located near metro Guy Concordia!
We had a great experience! This bubble tea shop not only serves delicious drinks but also offers some delectable mochi donuts. They were fresh & delightful. What impressed us the most were the intense flavors. Each bite was bursting with deliciousness, making it hard to choose a favorite (although we are partial to Key Lime 😊). The selection of donuts is fantastic, providing plenty of options to satisfy any sweet tooth. In addition to the mouthwatering donuts, they feature an extensive drink menu with great flavors for bubble tea lovers. Each drink was refreshing & perfectly paired with the treats. The beautiful & comfortable décor adds to the overall charm of the place, making it a perfect spot to relax & enjoy a quick snack.