Shuyi Tealicious draws mixed but overall favorable feedback, with many noting a super rich milk tea that feels warming on freezing Montreal days, fast service and good cup sizes, and a strong overall selection that makes it a go to for a quick pickup while sightseeing in Chinatown. Some reviews praise the consistency and call it a reference standard for flavors and texture, while others report disappointments such as drinks with too little toppings or too much ice, or a taro ball drink that looked good in photos but delivered sparse toppings. A few criticisms mention a grass jelly drink that tasted medicinal and a mango pomelo sago that was tasty but offered only a large cup at a higher price and no seating. The shop is described as grab and go with no seating or bathroom, yet the convenience and friendly service keep it on the radar for regulars and travelers alike. Overall the sentiment acknowledges reliable quality and a broad flavor lineup, tempered by occasional mismatches between visuals and actual toppings.
It looks like this place is going to close down soon. Every time my girlfriend & I come, it's closed, even though Google says it's open.
On the rare occasions when it was open, the quality wasn't very good. Prices were a bit cheaper than other places in the area, but that doesn't really make up for the inconsistency & poor experience.
Loved the milk tea here! Super rich flavor & perfect for this freezing Montreal weather. Glad we found this place near the snow. Highly recommend if you want a good warm drink!
Mar 3, 2026
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Ça fait des années que j'achète mes bubble tea & je constate que la qualité & le service est de pire en pire. J'avais l'habitude d'aller à celui de McGill(très bon service, bonne qualité) sauf qu'il a fermé donc j'ai commencé à aller à celui dans Chinatown qui est inconsistant au niveau du goût. Je prends toujours le passion & Ananas & le goût est de moins en moins bon. Samedi j'ai décidé de venir à 21h & c'était fermé (alors que Google indique 23h), ce dimanche j'ai décidé de venir à 14:30 (alors que c'est indiqué ouvert) & c'était fermé. Honnêtement je ne sais pas comment cette business fonctionne & est encore ouverte. Il y'a quelque jours j'étais aussi passé & c'était fermé un samedi à 11h. Bref je ne viendrais plus. & je ne recommande pas cette succursale.
Stopping at Shuyi is turning into a tradition for us every time we are passing through, we are craving one of their delicious bubble tea to have in hand while seeing the sights & searching out more delicious bites! Their drinks never disappoint!
You can't go wrong with Shuyi. I think that of all the choices available in the market right now, they are the reference standard. In terms of flavors, combinations & consistency. On a hot summer day touristing in chinatown, it just feels like the right thing to do! 🥤
I came to this location 3 years ago on vacation , today I am very excited to come back again, however the bubble tea (taro ball meet brown sugar) has very little boba in it, totally not what the photo they advertise. 3 years ago , I remember they have lots of toppings in their drinks to the point it fills you. This time it's so water down, photo shows it has taro, boba & grass jelly & I can only find little boba & nothing else. Very disappointing to come here all the way for this.
Aug 27, 2025
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This is just a review for the mango pomelo sago. It's a great drink!
I wanted a medium size, but they only had large cups at the time. It was $8.25 CAD for the large drink. They made it so quickly. This is a pick up & leave type of place. No seating; no bathroom.
Credit card accepted. This is located in Chinatown. It's a small storefront, so it's easily missed.
Good taste & service, but they commit a cardinal sin of bubble tea shops : too much ice!
& I'm going to be nitpicky here … but it's hard to break through the plastic cover with the paper straw. You have to bring it down hard & it will cause a little spill.
Anyway! Very very refreshing on a hot summer night.
Jul 28, 2025
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I bought a hot grass jelly drink, but the grass jelly tasted like medicine-very gross. They also added dried raisins, which made it even worse. The only good part was the chewy taro, & the guy who served me was nice. However, I will never spend a cent on that disgusting drink again. 🤮
great drinks, HORRIBLE service. The girl who calls the numbers out barely speaks english & it's hard to understand which number she's saying. I went to grab my drinks & turned them to double check them & she literally yanked them out of my hands & said "no!". You should revisit your hiring & train them to be polite.
Oct 22, 2024
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Le boisson de shuyi est vraiment bon,c'est ma seule bubble tea magasin préféré.Le Royal no 1 est recommandé,les gens qui travaillent dans shuyi sont tous aimables & gentiles.Je recommande vraiment d'y venir & de goûter leur bubble tea.
Disappointing experience as the drink comes with a poor taste (synthetic, watered down flavours). In addition, there was loads of ice added without asking for my preferences. It is overpriced for the ingredients that were used. M
