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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 2026-04-01
5★
66%
4★
15%
3★
7%
2★
10%
1★
1%

Review Summary

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.
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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!

Mar 30, 2026
on Google

J'ai pris un deerioca fever super bon, les boissons sont bonnes même si un peu chères parfois, mais j'ai eu droit à une paille en plastique qui devient toute molle & se plie instantanément quand j'aspire. La boisson n'était pas non plus bouillante, c'était donc impossible d'aspirer les perles & même la boisson au bout d'un moment. Si la paille était en papier, j'aurais compris, mais ce n'était pas le cas 😭 Aussi, presque jamais de service en français. C'est pas super grave pour les bilingues, mais si ce n'est pas le cas, faites attention

Oct 12, 2024
on Google

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

Jul 17, 2024
on Google

Brown sugar deerioca is my go to bubble tea!

Jun 23, 2024
on Google

The classic Deerioca with their soft tapioca is always a must here!

May 31, 2024
on Google

Super yummy! I got the Deerioca Fever milk tea & quite enjoyed it. I recommend adding more sweetness as the flavour has a plain milk taste. But aside from that, a beautifully crafted drink, definitely will be coming back. Thank you The Alley Montreal 🧋🫶🏻

May 24, 2024
on Google

Deerioca Puff is amazing! Will come back for it :)

Mar 13, 2024
on Google

The Deerioca Ube with Puff is out-of-this-world delicious! Best bubble tea of my life. The tapioca pearls taste perfectly caramelized, they're freshly cooked & still hot which mixes so well with the cold drink. My bubble tea standards have risen to new heights. How can I go elsewhere now? Thank you The Alley

Dec 29, 2023
on Google