I was greeted as soon as I walked in, and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful while I was…read moreplacing my order. The inside was very clean with quite a bit of seating available. I ordered the Ube matcha which was delicious. It was my first time trying Ube and I honestly don't know why nobody told me what I was missing! I also ordered a matcha with the Crème Brûlée cold foam and it was such a delight. I really can't decide which one I liked more.... They have a loyalty program where your 11th drink is free after you buy 10, and at this rate, I'll have a free drink by next week lol. In all seriousness, this place is great and I am so happy I finally tried it. There is no turning back now!

The customer service was nice. The interior was decorated beautifully but it wasn't very big…read moreinside. Just a few tables. I ordered the matcha which was really good and they use the matcha from "Matcha Matcha" in Toronto which I love. I know it's a coffee shop, but I do wish they had more matcha options. Another thing I loved was the cups. Having a cute little drawing on my cup?! Yes, please... I love having all my senses stimulated.

PEANUT CLOUD IS A MUST-TRY!!!…read more Usually, drinks with foam will run out of foam towards the end. There is the perfect amount of peanut foam for this drink. Also tried their latte which had fruity notes.

This is such a cute and cozy little cafe. The staff were very friendly and made the visit…read morewelcoming. Even though this is primarily a coffee bar, I am firmly in my matcha era right now, so that's what I went for. It was pretty decent, and I really liked that they use ceremonial grade matcha. I added vanilla syrup to mine for a little extra flavor which was a nice touch. I don't want to rate the place unfairly since I didn't actually try their coffee this time around, but based on the vibe, I would definitely go back to try a latte next time.

This is an elite 3rd wave coffee shop and is very charming. They care about the bean. They have…read morefresh roasted single origin beans. They weigh and measure. Their equipment and pull methods are done the best. They are knowledgeable. They care and they do coffee right.

Love that there's a Gong Cha in Burlington now! The drinks I ordered were great. I'll say that the…read moreMatcha Marble Smoothie (slightly tarte, good matcha flavour, and creamy) was better than the Strawberry Crème Brûlée (which was a tad too sweet and a little artificial tasting). I ordered both drinks half sweet and did not regret it. The tapioca balls were chewy and soft. There's ample seating for socializing. The owner is quite friendly.

Love the Gong Cha chain of bubble tea. Happy this one opened near my house…read more Service is amazing, owned by a family. The owners are always so friendly and welcoming when I come in. They remembered my usual order and able to accommodate my requests. Lychee oolong tea was on the menu and I like green tea more, less bitter. When I asked to substitute it was not an issue at all! The original bubble waffle is so good! Light and fluffy on then inside and crispy on the outside. A must try! My bubble tea was made to my liking perfect sugar level. I get it at 50% and it was pretty sweet. They're the only bible tea chain that has the Kanten jelly topping. One of my fave bubble tea shop to visit!!

So I've been wanting to try this cafe for a while now and finally had the opportunity. I'm a…read morematcha girl but I was up for an espresso. I tried the bombon which was espresso with condensed milk and I really liked it. The service was warm, which is actually fit the vibe of the cafe. I thought the interior was beautiful and they are serious about coffee in there. I do want to go back and try some of the food because it all seemed very appetizing.

May 6/2023: This was a rather hidden (in a mall) coffee shop but a very good one as well…read more Our order was cappuccinos as well as a traditional tiramisu. There was no seating inside the shop itself but seating just outside in the Mall itself. Our server was a very nice fella but I didn't get his name. This is a decent place. Give it a try.

Oolong milk tea at 25% sugar was very unsweet, but the tea was good quality. The crystal tapioca…read morewas fluffy because it was not chilled by the ice. Strawberry mochi smoothie; all smoothies have a fixed sugar level. The strawberry was not as sweet as the mango. There was a good strawberry taste & the mochi was very soft & pillowy

I had the grapefruit green tea with purple tapioca and it was very flavourful. The inside was…read morepretty big with lots of space for seating. The customer service was decent. If am on the area I would go here again!

I remember years ago when I first stepped into a real Chinese bakery. Actually, it was probably…read morethe first time in any real authentic Chinese place. I grew up in Scarborough (yes...Scarberia, Scarlem, ...blah) and Chinese food was your standard sweet and sour chicken balls, fried rice, egg rolls and fortune cookies. Thank the Lord that I went to UofT in downtown Toronto. It was an education in people, places, and things!!! I got to experience many flavours of Asia. Especially food from different parts of China and surrounding countries. It was wonderful, but I never liked was their desserts. Always found it artificial tasting, lacking in basic amounts of butter, milk, sugar, even technique. I didn't expect much walking to Hui Lau Shan, however, the business has done a wonderful job of modernizing and making the shop comfortable. Numerous seats and bench for you to plop yourself down and enjoy a meal on tables that have been made by one of the staff's significant other. Fun fact! It turns out that this is a chain from a famous dessert place back in Hong Kong. Here is a wiki on them: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hui_Lau_Shan The story of how this location was put together and opened was quite charming and cute. One of the owners came to Canada over a decade ago and wanted to have her favourite dessert place. Worked with a couple of people and opened up this franchise. Standing next to her husband, they recount the tale of how the place opened and what they wish to accomplish. The main attraction at HLS is the MANGO. They take painstaking steps ensure that they get the right variety and do their best to ensure that it is just ripening. Much detail to the freshness is seen in all their ingredients and finished products - they will not sell their mochi mango balls if they have been sitting for two days. Production must be well thought out. Their are plenty of choices on their menu. So many items in both to go cups and sit down and enjoy goblets. The number of ways they can produce a mango dessert is mind boggling. The way they prepare and plate is well thought out too. My personal experience and review, is based on the hospitality of the place, and the takeout that I had. I ordered a mango pomelo sago drink, and 6 of their mango mochi. WOW!...flavour explosion. Move over ice cream and waffle joints, move over french cafes, and Italian bakeries. Asian desserts have landed! You can really taste the freshness of the mango, the sweetness and just the little tartness that I like. Their sinful mochi is stuffed with a generous chunk of mango and dusted in coconut shavings. You cannot stop at one...or even 2. I had my espresso after the mochi as I didn't want to spoil the taste of each bite. I think that there is an HLS nearby and hope to have the same experience there, but I will make a note to drop by here if I am running through Hamilton. OR hmmm...any Commuting Yelper can pick me up a dozen please!!! Cheers!!!

Calling all Mango lovers out there! Rejoice for a menu filled with mango options from mango sago to…read moremango pancake! The cute little dessert place will surely be a popular spot for late night cravings in the heart of downtown Hamilton. The owner is a cute couple that I was able to chat with. The wife loved this chain of dessert cafe in Hong Kong so much she and her husband decided to open a location in Hamilton. They ensure the freshness of the products they serve and everything is made fresh the day of, even if the process takes longer, their integrity is there. That is why I loved this place! Their Mangoes are perfectly ripe and sweet and they use the smaller mango that has a better taste and texture compared to the big mango that's more stringy and not as tasty so you are paying for quality ingredients. You can just tell by the colour that the mangoes will be sweet. I loved their pomelo mango sago, mango pudding with in house milk sauce and topped with mango chunks, the mango romance is a trio of mango mochi, sago and mango ice cream, a bit of everything to try! My hands down favourite though, would have to be their Mango coconut noodle dessert. I loved slurping the smooth and cool coconut flavoured noodle dripping with their Mango sauce. Boy that's a treat for me because I've never had something so unique and tasty! Durian lovers can enjoy a thin pancake filled with fresh whipped cream and durian. They also sell fruit teas as well. This chain has become popular in China, Malaysia and South Korea. I know that they will continue their success here as well because they are far better compared to chains like Sugar Marmalade, that have tasteless fruits in their desserts from my past experiences. Drop by today and check them out! I'd be here a few times a week if I lived in Hamilton or at least weekly if my wallet allows me to!

This little cafe is located in the bottom level of the Hamilton Farmers Market. It is small but…read moretheir product is mighty. I used to come here to get my iced coffee daily, but I have since switched to matcha and it is so good! I am always greeted upon arrival with a friendly hello and smile. Even if busy they always take a moment to let me know they will be right with me! This definitely one of my favourite spots in Hamilton.