The Alley Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)

Monday	12 pm - 10:30 pm
Tuesday	12 pm - 10:30 pm
Wednesday	12 pm - 10:30 pm
Thursday	12 pm - 10:30 pm
Friday	12 pm - 11 pm
Saturday	12 pm - 11 pm
Sunday	12 pm - 10:30 pm

Monday

12 pm - 10:30 pm

Tuesday

12 pm - 10:30 pm

Wednesday

12 pm - 10:30 pm

Thursday

12 pm - 10:30 pm

Friday

12 pm - 11 pm

Saturday

12 pm - 11 pm

Sunday

12 pm - 10:30 pm

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.

Reviews for The Alley

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4.4 181 ratings

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Jonathan

5.0

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

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Tiffany

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

Elly

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

Joaquin

I went to the Alley in Tokyo & it has the same vibe. Yummy & fresh.

Jun 2, 2024

Assia

Service can be slow but you can see how fresh everything is prepared. I love the brown sugat taro... the flavor is layered & rich, not too sweet.

Feb 25, 2024

Laurianne

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

Fresh & yummy with great service

Nov 14, 2023

Best bubble tea in town. Not too sweet. Bubbles very fresh & chewy. You won’t go wrong.

Oct 3, 2023

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