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Tea House Top Pick

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%
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11%
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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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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
5.0

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
5.0

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