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The Alley

Downtown
4.4$ & $$
OPEN12 pm - 11 pm
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The Alley Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
Bubble TeaTaiwaneseJuice Bar & SmoothiesBoutique-Counter

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Reviews for The Alley

Food
Service
on Google4.3 (700+)
*as of 2026-02-01
5★
66%
4★
15%
3★
8%
2★
11%
1★
0%

Review Summary

Overall, reviews describe The Alley as a top bubble tea spot in Montreal with a wide range of brown sugar options and many flavors, plus desserts in a glass, a pleasant atmosphere, and friendly, efficient staff. The boba and toppings are frequently praised, with favorites like tiramisu crunch or cocoa crunch and recommendations to mix well before drinking. Several comments note that even at half sugar the drinks can be very sweet, and a few posts mention orders being incorrect, off flavors, or burnt jasmine tea. A few reviewers report health issues after drinking and a recent downgrade in quality. Non dairy options are limited, with only cow and soy milk available. The vibe is described as cute and welcoming, and staff are bilingual; the line can be long but service is usually efficient. Texture is often praised, with chewy boba and well balanced jellies; some mention tapioca not fully cooked. There is a mention of palm oil in some drinks as a downside. Many consider it a favorite or special treat spot to bring guests.
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5.0

Amazing place for Boba! Staff are so pleasant & ready to help if you can't decide what to get. Tiramisu crunch is our go-to, the perfect blend of crunchy & creamy, delish!

Apr 23, 2025
on Google

Incredible boba !

Mar 29, 2025
on Google

It's always a pleasant atmosphere, & the boba is good & not super sugery. So far, it's been my favorite all-around boba place

Feb 9, 2025
on Google
3.0

The boba was delicious however they use palm oil which my body has a really rough time with. Love the bubbles though!

Jan 31, 2025
on Google

I hated bubble tea until I tried bubble tea here, & so far, I've loved everything I've tried. This is one of my special treat places, & one of the places I take guests to when we're in the area. The boba & jellies are just right - sweet, firm, chewy, perfect texture & flavour. The long line can be annoying. It's a good place & popular, so that's something to consider, that there could be a wait to order, even though the staff behind the counter always seem efficient & hard at work. Bilingual staff.

Jan 9, 2025
on Google

The Boba here are pretty good

Oct 31, 2024
on Google
5.0

I came here today for the first time not sure what to order. The cashier helped me out & her recommendation was DELICIOUSSSS. I got a tirimisu boba slushy type drink. Also, the cashier was so nice, super smiley, just interacting with her made my day better. At first I thought the prices were too high for the quantity. HOWEVER, I stand corrected, it is absolutely worth it for the quality. I've paid the same price for bigger drinks but nothing compares to the quality of this place. This drink had layers, it was an experience, it was exactly what I was looking for. I live in the west Island & I only went to this place because I study at JMSB. I find it really hard to find good tapioca but I finally have!! Last thing, the place is so cute & clean, such a vibe to grab a drink with friends.

Oct 29, 2024
on Google

Super good boba, the boba itself is a bit small, but the best part are the crossovers! which are absolutely adorable!!

Sep 14, 2024
on Google
5.0

Delicious Boba tea! Their pearls are real with caramel taste, not like other places using only starch. Only down side is the store is a little dusty & spider web on their frames.

Sep 9, 2024
on Google

Service was a bit too slow & the theme drinks like jjk & spy x were mid but Man do i love boba

Aug 14, 2024
on Google
5.0

No matter where you are in the world, The Alley consistently delivers on high quality boba especially in a place that doesn't typically have artisan boba available. I'm a self-proclaimed boba connoisseur so I fully expected to enjoy this drink, & I did. They offer a variety of high quality milk & fruit tea beverages, & even offer non-dairy milk which made it the ideal situation for myself. I went with a Jasmine Soy Milk Tea Latte with Boba & it was refreshingly perfect. Boba was soft & satisfying, the milk tea had the perfect level of sweetness to it, & I was happy. Service was friendly & quick, & the decor inside had The Alley's trademark antlers welcoming guests to the shop. Definitely recommend as a spot for boba if you're downtown.

Aug 9, 2024
on Google

Amazing boba

Aug 3, 2024
on Google
5.0

I adore their deerioca boba tea, the best in town in my opinion 🧋❤️

Jul 17, 2024
on Google
5.0

delicious boba! the seating area is very cozy. i asked to add tapioca to a drink & they said that it wasn't possible so i had to take another drink... waiting for the drink was a bit long but it was worth it at the end, the flavours were so fresh & refreshing ;)

Jun 28, 2024
on Google

it's my favorite bubble tea spot in montreal! there are so many boba places in the city but this is hands-down the best. they offer such a wide range of delicious drinks that never fail to impress me. the pearls are chewy just enough & are always consistent (they are always the same size, same consistency & texture. some other places have a lot of trouble with that) the prices are reasonable for the quality you get. not to mention this chain frequently collabs with franchises such as sanrio or jujutsu kaisen to release special limited time drinks! it's very refreshing to have a chain that regularly updates their menu.

May 26, 2024
on Google
5.0

Good boba! The fire alarm keeps peeing every minute.

Apr 26, 2024
on Google

The crunchy boba was delicious! I recommend for sure. Not a ton of seating but definitely worth having.

Apr 1, 2024
on Google

Their boba tea is SO yummy! You can tell the quality is really good & all of their flavors are so tasty! The staff were also very kind & helpful :) I got the taro tea & loved it!

Feb 18, 2024
on Google
5.0

My go-to boba shop! The atmosphere is very welcoming, & the quality of the drinks are great (Refreshing, & delicious)- also the staff is very kind, & the shop is clean & nicely decorated.

Dec 28, 2023
on Google
3.0

Perhaps I'm a boba pleb but I honestly fail to see how this place is better than Gong Cha or [insert mainstream boba place].

The amount they give you is considerably smaller than other places & it is not cheaper.

Aug 28, 2023
on Google