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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 2026-02-01
5★
66%
4★
15%
3★
8%
2★
11%
1★
0%

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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5.0

Such a cute spot & the girl at the cash was the sweetest 10/10 I recommend 😍

Mar 10, 2025
on Google
5.0

Une de mes place de bubbletea préférées! Leur boissons sont trop bonnes, le service est très bon & j'adore l'ambiance de cet endroit 💕

Feb 28, 2025
on Google

It's always a pleasant atmosphere, & the boba is good & not super sugery. So far, it's been my favorite all-around boba place

Feb 9, 2025
on Google
3.0

The boba was delicious however they use palm oil which my body has a really rough time with. Love the bubbles though!

Jan 31, 2025
on Google

Les employées sont vraiment géniaux & super gentil! Toujours des collab avec des animés trop cute (la merch) & les bubble tea sont excellent!!

Jan 27, 2025
on Google

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.

Jan 9, 2025
on Google
4.0

Very nice darker ambiance. It's a very popular place so of course there's more of a wait. But it's the best tapioca I have ever had in my life. Probably the reason why I come here everytime I'm back for a visit in Montreal. Quantity of tapioca was also great I could barely finish all of them. The people were nice, quick, & efficient. I just wish there were more places to sit down & enjoy it.

Nov 24, 2024
on Google

Sometime the staff not good, but all of them are perfect

Nov 11, 2024
on Google

Tiramisu bubbles tea was really good

Nov 8, 2024
on Google

Wait times are too long. It took 30min for an order.

Nov 1, 2024
on Google

The Boba here are pretty good

Oct 31, 2024
on Google
5.0

I came here today for the first time not sure what to order. The cashier helped me out & her recommendation was DELICIOUSSSS. I got a tirimisu boba slushy type drink. Also, the cashier was so nice, super smiley, just interacting with her made my day better. At first I thought the prices were too high for the quantity. HOWEVER, I stand corrected, it is absolutely worth it for the quality. I've paid the same price for bigger drinks but nothing compares to the quality of this place. This drink had layers, it was an experience, it was exactly what I was looking for. I live in the west Island & I only went to this place because I study at JMSB. I find it really hard to find good tapioca but I finally have!! Last thing, the place is so cute & clean, such a vibe to grab a drink with friends.

Oct 29, 2024
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

Excellent 🤗🤗❤️

Oct 12, 2024
on Google
5.0

Best bubble eve

Sep 24, 2024
on Google

Super good boba, the boba itself is a bit small, but the best part are the crossovers! which are absolutely adorable!!

Sep 14, 2024
on Google
5.0

Delicious Boba tea! Their pearls are real with caramel taste, not like other places using only starch. Only down side is the store is a little dusty & spider web on their frames.

Sep 9, 2024
on Google

Great variety of flavors! Very cute little spot with nice decorations. Never disappointed when I come here. 😊

Sep 6, 2024
on Google

Beautiful Alley to walk around.

Sep 4, 2024
on Google
5.0

Thé excellent, personnel très agréable, cela change de l'ordinaire

Aug 27, 2024
on Google