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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%
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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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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
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

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

Jun 2, 2024
on Google

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
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
5.0

Fresh & yummy with great service

Nov 14, 2023
on Google
5.0

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

Oct 3, 2023
on Google