We came here because it was coffee and walking distance from where we were staying. Pleasantly…read moresurprised by the decor and tea room. Really cool space, definitely would be great for an afternoon tea. They have an outdoor patio, not that it was being used despite the beautiful day. Pastries and food selection is great. The staff is friendly... but slow and easily distracted. The cashier was taking a phone order while several of us were waiting, pretty unacceptable when another staff member should be able to take a call. We ordered a coffee and a mimosa. Well, they had to go back and check to see if they had juice... they did not. I asked for just the bubbly instead, she had to go back and check again. How do they not know or keep things on their menu in stock? Oh well, they had the bubbly so it was okay. For food we ordered a pastry and a croissant sandwich. The biscotti and pastry were delicious. For some reason, they decided to panini press the croissant sandwich. What the heck, who would do that? Why didn't they ask? Tasty sandwich, but completely ruined due to crushing the croissant. We were expecting it to come straight out of the case and at most maybe microwaved to warm it, not just destroyed in a panini press. Cool vibes, nice atmosphere, food is good, tea menu looks amazing. But, the staff don't seem to have a clue to what they are doing.

My fav cafe in the city. Delicious treats and great coffee selection. I recommend to all my friends…read moreand family

Modern but comfortable. Upscale cafe vibe, jazz and blues music made it relaxing. There are high…read moretops, tables and charging spots. Strong, good coffees. They have Nutella for special coffee blends it's not just powdered chocolate here. Craving a whiskey or Irish coffee? Beer? They are also a small bar! A few desserts- I recommend the apple one. Just wish it had pillows to make it cozier.

Great location in the heart of Westboro, open late, indoor and outdoor seating, partitions between…read moretables for COVID protection. And above all awesome coffee.. the only thing missing is some good treats, or snacks. The options are limited and they are mostly vegan!

Absolutely love this place! It was my first time visiting and it won't be my last. The inside of…read morethe store has super cute vibrant decor - perfect for a fun night out or just a place to grab a bite while playing board games with friends. They have a stack of board games in the store, along with an arcade and a PS5 (although you have to pay extra to play on the PS5, everything else is free to use). The staff were nice, and the food didn't take too long to arrive. Personally, I found the Rocky Road waffle to be delicious, and it tasted like s'mores to me which just made it even more delicious. The milkshakes were good, and so was the lotus crepe, but nothing special. There's a reserved parking for Choc-o-La customers only, which made it easier to find a spot to park. For reference, the Rocky road waffle was $17, the Lotus crepe was $16, the green tea was $3, and the Oreo milkshake was $10 (not including tax).

Came here with the family, parking was no problem, they have a big lot. The place is very inviting…read moreand super kids friendly! They got board games and a Nintendo corner for kids and adults to have a good time! Desserts was great, lots of crepes, waffles and shakes options. I will definitely be back!

Decent bubble tea spot that is open late in Ottawa. The pearl milk tea had hit the spot. Ample…read moreseating. Nice spot to hang out with friends.

Before my friend and I were about to part ways after a fun day hanging out, she let me know that…read morethere was a BOGO deal on Uber Eats for sparkling tea at Tealive. It was so sweet that she remembered that I am a sparkling drink fan. I walked over to my car and opened my Uber Eats app on my phone. Yep, I saw the BOGO deal and immediately added it. I also needed to fetch dinner. It was great that Tealive had egg sandwiches called toasteas. Such a cute name! I got a hash brown and egg toastea. My order was perfect, as I was more thirsty than hungry. One-stop shopping is also extremely convenient! My friend said to head east along Richmond Road that becomes Somerset Street West and keep on driving till I saw this place in Chinatown. It was the easiest set of directions for this tourist. Tealive is by the arch in Chinatown. I turned left into a parking lot. It generally is one that you have to pay. However, I had arrived after the pay-up parking period, so I parked for free and walked over. This store has a single step to get in and out of the store. It may be an accessibility issue to some folks. It's a deep store. There were plenty of places to sit down and enjoy dining in. I went to the back third of the store. There's a counter on the left for pickup orders. I had a nice man helping me. I showed him my Uber Eats order. He fetched my paper bag with my order. I thanked him and happily headed to my car. I safely secured my order in my car and then drove back to my hotel room to enjoy my food and drinks. Toronto has similar places that sell egg sandwiches. What they lack is offering bubble tea. This place has everything that I love, especially with sparkling tea. The hash brown and egg toastea was incredible! The egg was in omelette form. It wasn't overdone. It was fluffy and enjoyable. You also get a rectangular hash brown. I loved how crispy it was on the outside. It was seasoned nicely and was perfect. Perhaps to make you feel like you're eating something healthy, it had a tomato slice and romaine lettuce. They were fresh and complimented the hash brown and egg perfectly. The bread was toasted. You saw horizontal marks on the bread, which made me think that they use a sandwich press of some sort. The bread provided the perfect crunch, while still being soft. It held the entire sandwich together without wearing what you were eating. The toasted bread sets this toastea egg sandwich apart from similar egg sandwiches in the GTA. Here, you get a lot of bread that isn't toasted to the same extent. It's also so dry that you end up consuming a bunch of fluid to wash it down. My sandwich came with a couple of sauces. You can certainly enjoy the sandwich without them. One was cheese. The other one was a cross between mayo and tartar. They were perfect with the sandwich. The toastea tastes better with them. I was so thirst after having consumed a ton of sodium at lunch that I actually had both 3Q sparkling mango green teas that evening. It was a first for me. I normally have one immediately and the other the following day. Both drinks had no sugar and half ice. I didn't have the option to go less ice, but it didn't matter all that much. It was such a hot day that half ice sounded inviting! The drinks were divine. I loved the carbonation in them. Bubbles rule! They feel fancy when you drink them. Sparkling drinks are more enjoyable if the option is there. The 3Q toppings were pearls, coconut jelly, and sago. They were the perfect trifecta in these drinks. You got chewiness, a bit of sweetness, and different textures to devour while sipping on the perfect combination of mango flavour with perfectly brewed green tea. I loved this place so much that on my final full day in Ottawa, I ordered takeout from Tealive again for dinner. My order was the same, except that I tossed in Japanese strawberry shortcake. It did feel like a carbon copy of my visit. Even my order the second time felt like my first visit. The same sandwich and sparking bubble teas were yummy and consistent. I was impressed. The Japanese strawberry shortcake was delicious. It was the perfect portion, with layers of cake, whipped cream, and strawberry puree. I am normally not a huge fan of whipped cream, but I enjoyed how subtle it was. The strawberry flavour was spot on. I loved that it tasted like real strawberries. The strawberry slice on top was a nice touch. The cake was moist and fluffy. This dessert hit the spot. My sweet tooth was happy. This place was awesome! I long to return to try more toasteas, drinks, and desserts. This place had macarons. I'll need to get some next time. Toronto and its surrounding area need at least one Tealive. Please come here! I am thrilled that I can return here for excellent food and bubble teas. I just need to do another vacation. (304)

4 stars out of 5 -…read morefriendly staff - convenient location for Glebe Annex & Preston folks - yummy chai latté - that cinnamon buns sugar glaze could use improvement (how about a fluffier icing?) - they have other desserts available - paninis too - be prepared to line up in the morning and at lunch for your cup of joe - it gets really busy - this place is not open in the evenings or weekends

After having passed the Bank St. location so many times, I was happy to learn there was a location…read morenear my new office. I had heard nothing but good things, so I stopped in for breakfast last week. I ordered a breakfast burrito. I still think $4 is a little steep for a breakfast sandwich, but damn, was it ever good? They don't rush it either. They keep it in the warmer for a couple minutes, so it was warm throughout, even after carrying it back in the cold. My boss treated us the day after so I tried out their nuts and honey latte, which was also really nice. Gotta try their lunch sandwiches next. Good service too.

Overall: A // 5 stars…read more There's no denying that this cafe is all about the aesthetics, and that's great because the eyes eat first and that shouldn't be by any means neglected. I ordered the Passionfruit Latte, which was an intriguing blend of tropical notes that was actually tasted through the strength of the espresso. I liked that even though the drink was simple, the aesthetic was not neglected from the dried citrus garnish to the perfect gradient of the cup. I really enjoyed all the floral decor in the cafe to help beautify it as well. Their brunch menu is massive and full of interesting items that I wish I had more stomach space to try; definitely in a future return! Food: E Presentation: +1 Price: E Atmosphere: +1 Service: E Menu: +2 Overall: 5 stars Insta/Beli/Yelp/TikTok: @amei_eats

I love it so matcha!!…read more Food - I can APPRECIATE variety, talk about a scroll length worth of flavours. Bring in the town criers because we got a whole new list of flavours for fall to announce! Ambiance - perfect for the instagram girly, LOTS of pink, LOTS of real (and fake) flowers, LOTS of lighting Service - poor service, staff was quite rude but hoping that it was a one-off

Veggie Eggy offered as finger food But served along with…read morefork and knife Use them so that you can enjoy it more Very tasty Americano was perfect Baked goods are great as well Had a scone (chocolate chips and ?) Really enjoyed it Service is quick and friendly Ambience is cozy with various tables, chairs and benches Lovely atmosphere Worth trying

Came here to support a local business and grab a coffee between Ottawa and Prescott. What a cool…read moreshop, so welcoming when you first walk up and open the door. The staff was busy and friendly. Lot's of cool artwork around. The food that some of the customers were getting looked incredible. I feel bad we didn't have time to eat. The coffee I ordered was carefully prepared and brought out to me in my to-go cup. It was piping hot, fresh from the espresso machine. Good flavor, really smooth. I was able to drink it before it got any bitterness which was great. If you're in the area, this is a must stop for coffee and it looks like for food too.

Though I liked the presentation of the tea, I think there could have been more care in the teapot…read morematching the cup. Additionally, the service was sub par. This was most likely due to the place being extremely busy, but the staff were unable to be attentive to everyone

The barista staff were nice and tried their best to accommodate our high tea experience despite how…read morebusy the cafe was. However, the food was absolutely terrible. Nothing stood out, everything tasted super cheap and for an "award winning cafe" I was extremely disappointed. Even the drinks weren't very good. Overall not worth the price.