Overall, reviews describe a welcoming vibe at The Alley with a pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff, and many call it one of the best bubble tea spots in Montreal. The menu is noted for freshness and variety, with standout options like the orange lulu and the alley trio milk tea, while some drinks get criticized for being overly sweet even at half sugar. Customers often mention the staff as amazing and helpful, and birthday freebies are appreciated. Dessert like drinks are popular, and the tiramisu crunch is a common favorite, with tips to mix well before drinking. A few reviews mention a downgrade in quality recently, occasional wrong orders or off flavors (matcha aftertaste, jasmine tea burnt), and tapioca that is sometimes undercooked. Health concerns are reported by a minority who experienced illness after visits. Non-dairy options are limited to cow and soy milk, with oat milk not available. Overall, the place is described as cute and pleasant with good boba and a solid all around experience, though some reviews note inconsistency and occasional quality dips.
A small little shop for really fresh bubble tea! The store itself has a nice aesthetic, but there's not too much seating. I tried the Deerioca ube puff. I enjoyed how strong tea flavor was still present while having delicious creaminess. If you're visiting Montreal, this Taiwanese bubble tea shop is definitely worth a visit!
The Alley is definitely one of the best bubble tea spots in Montreal! It's so fresh & savoury, especially the'alley trio milk tea' (THE BEST!!). As a student, every time I want to treat myself & crave bubble tea, I come to this amazing place! RECOMMEND 100%
Jan 24, 2026
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My favorite bubble tea in Montreal! If you are a brown sugar lover, this is your place. They have a lot of options & they never disappointed me over the last 2 years.
Really good bubble tea place, & had some wild options. Even at half sugar they were too sweet for me, but I'm not going to dock them any points for that. If you want a dessert in a glass, this is the place.
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.
The tea was really good, but the service was not... They didn't give the right order to my friend. Also it took more than 15 minutes to receive our orders & the place was almost empty. The casier had trouble understanding French or English.. that's sad because the bubble teas were so good!!
Aug 12, 2024
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One of my favorite bubble tea places! The sizing is perfect for me, but is rather small compared to some other places (for the same price). However, the tapioca pearls are very good & of better quality than more popular stores. I've had the tiramisu one, & it was sooo good! All the drinks I've tried so far were really good & not too sweet:)
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.
