I am so glad that there is finally a bubble tea cafe on campus! I was already a fan of Teapsy as…read morethere is one on Whyte Ave, but having one in university itself is incredible. They sell the usual flavoured tea with toppings like tapioca pearls, pudding and jelly. They also have ice cream here in various flavours including matcha! All their products are of a high quality and worth the money. There is usually a line up around lunch time and in the early afternoon but their service is quick. Only deducting one star as they do run out of tapioca pearls and some flavours of ice cream occasionally.

The drinks were good, both tasty. The service was quick. The store itself is very minimal and is…read morequite small, just enough to function. There are not a lot of places to sit down and enjoy your drink, more of a grab and go.

Yet another facelift done to this infamous location and they are sticking by with the Taiwanese…read moreinfluenced food to go along with their BBT. Any OG Edmontonians remember when this place was Taiwan Bubble Tea with the eye soar red booths, dimmed lighting and split sitting areas that didn't go with either scheme? Yeah, well when you walk into HI Tea you don't see any remnants of that decade which I'm glad we've moved on from. They've managed to renovate the space and make it more modern with LIGHT! Nothing like a 2018 cafe without some scattered potted plants for decoration, wooden panels for an accent wall and of course tables and chairs with the same wood to blend it all together. Ah, now Hi tea you've sure got the aesthetics down now! Now to their menu, before Hi Tea became Hi tea it was a split between Taiwan bubble tea and Cheers Cut (that place with the giant flimsy piece of chicken that was half bone and looked nothing like the display out front) Food wasn't great, and it was more of a novelty visit more than anything. Fast Forward to today, food wise nothing really different or tantalizing, same mix of Taiwanese snacks and bowls and bentos. Bubble tea prices start from $4.80 for an artificial flavor all the way to $7.50 for milkshakes and milk caps. More epensive than coco's but -OKAY HI TEA. We got the Toufu Mik Tea - ($6.xx) - Bae liked this a lot, One of their specialty drinks that wasn't on their main menu but a seperate picture poster, pretty unique! Super Fruit Iced Tea ($6.99) - I paid 7 dollars for a cup for 70% sliced fruit, lol. I mean it was good, but like $7. This was my bad. It was on a poster and looked super pretty. Competition especially around this area will probably be the reason why I wouldn't revisit. Not a bad place to go if you're in to try for something different though.

Still our favorite Bubble Tea Place 11 years later!…read more Be sure to get a stamp card here to earn free drinks! One thing we love about this location is the unusual options like fresh fruit pear made with tea instead of milk or juice. We came in as part of our recent spring break Staycation. My daughter ordered a weird concoction of chocolate strawberry with green apple pieces (ewwww but whatever) and she dropped it all over the floor! Without missing a beat, the gentleman cave out and told her not to worry (she had started to cry) and quickly made her a new drink. He was so caring and calm telling her that it happens all the time. The kindness he showed to her was immeasurable. Two thumbs way up!

I would give this place nine stars if I could. Best Bubble Tea in Canada. PERIOD. I know my stuff…read more Fresh fruit, prompt service and the best damn Bubble Tea you are ever going to drink. I won't drink it ANYwhere else. They could really expand by now and open more locations. Please get on this, Mister Owner. Sorry for the caps, but I just needed you to get it. DRINK IT HERE. :-)

I ordered coffee and sandwiches and asked for some water. I was told they don't provide water, so I…read morebought a bottle instead. When I asked for an empty paper or plastic cup so my dog could drink from the bottle, I was told they couldn't give me one. I ended up buying another coffee just to get an empty cup. I also noticed the sandwiches were prepared with bare hands, which I didn't find very hygienic. Overall, it wasn't a pleasant experience.

Coffee is pretty good, and service was fairly quick! They give you a free little biscuits with your…read morecoffe which is a cute touch.

The food is really good and rich fatty salty delicious definitely not for anyone watching their…read moreweight. Much too noisy of a place though

Authentic and incredibly delicious! My fave (no photo) is the Tuscan tomato soup! You can choose…read morefrom salads, pastries and coffees, too. It's attached to the grocery, so you can purchase ingredients for a charcuterie board, and eat at your table. The pizzas we got were prosciutto/tomato/mozzarella/arugula, ham, and mushroom/artichoke. Fabulous crust in addition to the pizza toppings!

Was at the Holes Greenhouse and I yelped the closet ice cream shop and this one came up…read more Area is very clean limited parking. I loved the colour purple used for their business. The ice cream is very fresh. I had the vegan coconut on a cone for 4 dollars. Double scoop 7 dollars. A great selection of gelatos sorbet and vegan choices. Definitely a gem in the middle of some industrial area. I hope there's one that comes in the south east of edmonton. We need some ice cream Shops. :)

A fave icecream place for me in St. Albert right now, especially with it being summer. Actually may…read morebe one of the best icecream places in north Edmonton. Why?!!! Because they have plentiful options of sorbet for dairy free people like me. Yummy and unique flavours for both sorbet and gelato icecream. AND the scoops are of a grand size. I ordered 3 scoops my first time because of my excitement and I was blown away. I went a 2nd time and got 2 scoops and it was perfect amount for me even though I wanted to get all the new flavours of sorbet they had. Sooo it just means I am going to continue to return to try more. 1st visit- I devoured peach passionfruit, black currant and strawberry lemonade sorbettos in a cup 2nd visit- I devoured watermelon and grape sorbettos in a cup Great customer service and reasonably priced. Location is in a industrial area but you can see the patio furniture outside the icecream shop and their sign. Plenty of parking along the road and some in the parking lot.

In the perfect place just for a quick stop in my way to work!!!!! Love their tea and chocolate…read morecroissant!!!!!! Tried the peppermint white mocha is was delicious love their happy hour!!! My kids love getting a refreshment here specially the caramel mocha frappe!!

I go to this Starbucks every so often in the morning if I am too lazy to make my own drink! I…read moreusually get there around 7:30am. Every time that I have gone, even if there's a line up of cars, the line seems to move quite efficiently through the drive through. They always get my drink right, are cheery, and are a great start to the morning. I have been in to the actual store a couple of times. I had a similar experience. There's seating and plugins. Overall this is a standard Starbucks and I would totally recommend it!

I can't believe that it has taken me this long but I finally made it! Yelo'd is Whyte Ave's famed…read moreFilipino and Asian inspired ice cream shop and I have heard nothing but rave reviews about them since they opened in 2018. Named Favourite Dessert on the Edmonton Food Faves We Crave 2022 list, "yelo" means ice in Tagalog... And this shop is going to change your whole ice cream world. Located in Old Strathcona, Yelo'd used to be located down the street (on the other side of the tracks) in a much smaller space. They have since moved right into the action and are now in a gorgeous historic building, adding so much to the vibrancy of the avenue. I've watched this building (originally the Dominion Hotel built in 1903) struggle over the years to find the right combination of business tenants and I think that they've finally done it! The interior of the shop is large and spacious but the most striking feature is the elaborately decorated Victorian wooden porch at the entrance. You can just picture yourself sitting out there on a hot summer day with a delicious ice cream in hand, taking in the sights of Whyte Ave. The vibe inside is a bit more modern with gleaming pastry and ice cream cases, mural-covered walls, and neon lighting. The colour scheme leans purple which makes complete sense once you realize that ube (purple yam) is the signature flavour at Yelo'd. The shop feels bright and fresh, exuding an upbeat atmosphere while still maintaining a specific identity. I visited on a Sunday afternoon with the intention to taste and experience as much of Yelo'd as I possibly could! There was only one employee serving us and she was incredibly gracious as we proceeded to bombard her with our large and varied order. I certainly appreciated her efficiency and kindness. Before we even begin the topic of ice cream, it bears mentioning that Yelo'd offers a whole cafe menu of various coffees. This also includes tropical sodas and milkshakes. You could honestly visit just for the cafe aspect and to sit with a delicious beverage (and yes, I will be doing this). Most drinks can be made hot or iced which is handy depending on the season outside. I was drawn to their Iced Ube Latte ($5.50) which seemed like a great way to carry the purple theme into my coffee. Swirls of purple ube syrup mingled with the coffee and milk. It wasn't long before the entire beverage wore a violet hue. I liked this coffee a lot. It was sweet in just the way that I like it and I believe that it may have been made with evaporated milk which would also account for some of the sweetness. The ube flavour (and colour) made this beverage interesting and unique. I could see myself ordering one of these regularly, both hot and cold. Yelo'd also makes this same latte with pandan or yema, which I'm sure are equally delicious. I also noticed that there are seasonal drinks to choose from and that there's a secret staff drink menu??! Clearly, I have a lot more to discover in terms of sips at Yelo'd! There are so many exciting ice cream options at Yelo'd!! Not only do they offer a wide range of hard ice cream but their soft serve has become pretty famous in its own right. However, there's even more beyond that because they make sundaes and ice cream sandwiches as well. No matter what you're craving, they've certainly got you covered. One of the main things that I wanted to try was their straight-up Ube Soft Serve on a charcoal Waffle Cone ($6.50). Yelo'd usually has two soft serve flavours on the go at all times which rotate, but they always keep ube on hand. You can get one solid flavour or a swirl of two. On my visit the second flavour was macapuno (coconut). I decided to forgo the swirl because I really just wanted to try their ube soft serve all on its own (and in all of its glory). This perfectly simple cone was magic. The quality of the soft serve was top-notch and ultra creamy without an ice crystal in sight. The flavour of the ube was nutty and somewhat similar to vanilla, captured wonderfully on this cone. Of course the violaceous colour is part of what makes it so much fun! I loved the crunchy and sweet waffle cone, the charcoal black acting in striking colour contrast. This soft serve is some of the best in the whole city, if not just the overall best. (I sometimes go around saying that hard ice cream is "over" and this soft serve only convinced me further.) Next, I had to try the most popular item on the menu and the dessert synonymous with the Philippines; Halo Halo (Philippine shaved ice with jellies, jackfruit, coconut strings, red beans + your choice of soft ice cream or scoop - $12.00). I find it incredibly exciting that halo halo has arrived in Edmonton and that there are a few places to try it these days. "Halo halo" means mix-mix in Tagalog, which is exactly what the dessert entails - a mix of ingredients that you get to mix together! It's like a big Filipino sundae filled with an array of flavours and textures. Halo halo can be prepared in a bunch

There's another new icecream place in Edmonton and it's awesome how it's from the same owners of…read moreYelo'd which is already known for its soft serve. I love how the flavors offered are unique and it stuck to the theme of Filipino icecream. I tried the Matcha Berry and the Keso+Ube cake. The keso+ube cake was so yummy and it was the perfect sweetness. I especially liked the ube cake as it added a delightful texture to the icecream. I wasn't that big of a fan of the Matcha Berry since it was more sour tasting and the matcha wasn't that strong. I definitely wouldn't mind coming back to try more flavours though. The truck doesn't have a fixed location so remember to check their Instagram page before going.