The Alley is definitely one of my favourite bubble tea spots. Their teas are very high quality along with their topping are always so chewy and delicious. I would recommend their trio milk tea and peach oolong. read more

The Alley Aurora - Trio Milk Tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Aurora, Ontario

I live in the area but haven't been since it opened. I finally went with my friend and her daughter. There was a line of people around 7:15 pm and a few others waiting for their drinks or enjoying their drinks there. Since I've never been the cashier offered a sample of the blueberry no. 9. After debating between drinks I decided on the brown sugar roasted milk tea. I was curious if I would be able to taste any ginger in the drink. We sat and chatted for a few minutes until our drinks were ready. I forgot to ask if the sugar level could be reduced but full levels of sugar wasn't too bad. I just would've preferred it less sweet. I was surprised that I could actually taste ginger in the drink. I saw in another review that the hot drink was not actually hot. I can confirm that mine wasn't hot either, more on the warm side. read more

The Alley Aurora - Tea Rooms Near Me - Aurora, Ontario

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Drinks are amazing. A bit overpriced but amazing. (Crunchy brown sugar milk tea is bomb AF but almost $7 for a small drink with some corn flakes? Kiiiiiinda overpriced.) The reason why this is such a low rating because of how slow they are. Even with 1 person ahead of me, it took about 20 minutes waiting outside and then another 15 to order and wait for the drink to be made. Not the staff's fault but more of a management issue for not staffing appropriately. By the time I came out, there were 4 other parties in line outside and I know the girl behind me has been waiting for half an hr. This wasn't the only time either. We came back another few times and same situation. We ended up waiting 40 minutes even with only 2 people ahead of us. Great social distancing measures taken with the glass wall but only one staff on bar making all the drinks is kind of a big ask... Wouldn't really recommend this location unless you have 30-60min to spare. read more

DON'T ORDER THE DRINK Deerioca Matcha! That drink is unbearably sweet. If you don't have diabetes then this is the express way to get it. If you think the sugar in the coke is a lot then compare to this it is just a sprinkle of it. But that is okay because every store has some items that should have never been served. However, the customer service really got me blindsided. The barista was really friendly until I went back to the store and expressed my concern. Rather than being proactive in accommodating the situation , the barista refused to help out and left me speechless as if it is my fault to order something undrinkable. I didn't want to start the quarrel so I went back to my car and try to swallow this $7 abomination. In fact I would pay someone the same amount to just drink it lol. Overall, I had a very horrible experience at this boba shop. Despite what I've said above about the product, somehow their horrid costumer service was able to make "this drink" to be a positive high light of this trip. read more

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Good place to get real ginger tea. However, it's only apart of their winter collection. This location is significantly more comfortable than the one in Richmond Hill. It's got more room and it's not as cramped, but parking can be tight - it's a small lot. read more

The Alley Aurora - Tea Rooms Near Me - Aurora, Ontario

One of the best bubble tea spots! I ordered the the alley milk tea triple jelly ( pineapple jelly, rainbow jelly and tapioca) and it was so good. I recommend getting it half sweet because the jelly adds extra sugar. The quality of this drink is really nice compared to chatime. The lady that took my order told me that they don't use any powders so the taste is a lot more pure. I definitely recommend this place! Can't wait to come back! read more

The Alley Aurora - Tea Rooms Near Me - Aurora, Ontario

I stumbled upon this place on Yelp and decided to give it a try since it looks so darn cute. The place is very modern, nicely decorated, and has a good amount of seating. I loved the exposed brick wall and indoor tree. It definitely has a nice ambiance. The menu has different options and it was hard to make a decision for what I wanted to try. I was intrigued by the Aurora Series because it looked beautiful for its different colours, and it's something I normally wouldn't order, so I opted to try it out. I ordered the Morning Dawn ($8). It's basically a slushie with different layer flavours. As you drink it with a straw, you go through the different flavours. It was pretty cool and I enjoyed it, although I would have preferred the drink a little less sweet. Overall, I'm glad Aurora has a cute bubble tea place. Next time, I'll actually try the bubble tea. read more

The Alley finally has a location up North, hooray for all you located so far up the 404 (or maybe we're just all located too far South dkm haha). This is located in a plaza across the (up and coming, under construction) T&T. This location has more seating than their other locations in Markham and Scarbz. There's 2 areas for bar seating, a table for 6, and a sofa area. The items we ordered were good... as expected & as usual (dis why I love franchises honestly). The guy working here was really friendly and nice! Butttt, service was pretty slow. read more

OMG my bbt cravings will finally end. They are finally opening a bubble tea place in Aurora (grand opening day unknown). The Alley had a soft opening July 20th & 21st. 10% off all drinks! The inside was beautiful and had similar decor compared to other Alley locations. Lots of seats and stroller friendly. I ordered a Iron Goddess Milk Tea. It was perfect, although the grass jelly could have been smaller. They are still pretty new so I will give them a chance, but I waited quite a bit at the line (only 1 ahead) and the cashier took a while. When it was finally my turn to order I had to repeat my order to him 2-3 times. Practice makes perfect? read more

Finally decent bubble tea in Aurora! Having had it before in its other locations I was very excited to see it opened up north. Staff are still learning the ropes but the decor is on par with other locations. Parking on the weekend at times is troublesome - but still a great grab-and-go option. Highly recommend the Deerioca (which sometimes is a wait for the tapioca to be done) but no fear the Royal No.9 milk tea is equally on par. read more

The Alley Aurora - Tea Rooms Near Me - Aurora, Ontario

Went in as I was in the area for work and as I had heard many great reviews previously. I was not disappointed, as soon as I walked in, I was amazed by how beautiful and aesthetic the place looked. I actually wanted to try the brown sugar tapioca, however that was not an available option at the time I went in since it needed a little longer to finish soaking. Regardless, the staffs were great, and they let me sample a tea and then I decided to go with the regular sized Royal No. 9. It was absolutely delicious and not overwhelmingly sweet, and I believe dairy-free also. I loved every sip of it and will definitely go back. They also give you the option to choose the level of sweetness and ice. I also believe the bubble teas were dairy free. Highly recommended and the bonus is that the cups and the place are very photogenic. read more

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I like its in my neighbourhood. My favourite is their hojicha latte. However, sometimes they put too much hojicha powder in it makes it tastes bitter with a very powdery texture. Also, its always a long wait, even when its not that busy. (My longest wait was 25 mins, with my husband waited in the car coz there're very few parking spots in the plaza, its not ideal.) read more

My friend was house hunting, and we decide to get some refreshment from the Alley. The servers were friendly, but the order took like 15 minutes which was a bit of a wait. However, the Tiramisu bubble tea was delicious with a lot of richness and freshly made bubbles. Pretty tasty. read more

Great addition to the neighbourhood! We can here during their soft opening so naturally, there's a bit of hip cup and service is a bit slower but the taste is legit! I ordered my fav, iron goodness and it is quite consistent with other locations. read more

Came here twice since it opened not too long ago. Great bubble tea! Cozy spot! AC is cranked up a bit too high though! Other than that the bubble tea is definitely worth a trip! I usually get number one! Yum! The sensation of the warm tapioca and the cold milk is the perfect mix! There's actually a few other locations that's been open around the GTA but this one is the only one in the area! read more

As I sit here sipping the last of my passionfruit green tea, I realize this is my first time visiting one of The Alley tea shops. I had heard that this is one of the top tea chains around, but I find it hard to pry myself away from Chatime. But the drive to Richmond Hill or Barrie is a killer, so I am always eager to find a new option closer to me. They don't have mango for their green tea, hence the passion fruit. By ordering it with minimal sugar, it was just the right level of sweetness for me. The Alley serves premium grade teas, if the sample of the Iron Goddess milk tea I had is any indication. If there were a Chatime next-door to this place, I would probably still go to Chatime more. But since they're not, I will be spending a lot of time in The Alley. And I mean a lot of time. read more

1 word... DEERIOCA!! it's absolutely delicious!! there's actually no tea in it (from my understanding) making it caffeine free! but it's just so good! I'll admit, it's a little on the pricey side for tapioca and milk but I love it! must try it atleast once! staff are friendly and they're very helpful with explaining what the different options are. if you're in the aurora area... check them out! read more

Drinks are so good! But definitely on the expensive side. The milk teas don't taste like milk powder at all

Thank goodness there is finally some good bubbletea happening up in Aurora! I was so excited to see that The Alley was opening up in Aurora.. in a small plaza with mainly food -- Levetto, Pita Pit, Sushi, Chocolate/Ice Cream, Bubbletea.. perfect spot to land on a cheat day! The staff here are a little slow.. but I am hoping that it is just due to this place being new.. I do notice that there are fresh faces almost every time I come here though..turnover must be quick! PS: They no longer offer new stamp cards.. download the App! read more

This has become my new favourite bubble tea place. Have been going here for more than a year and they never disappoint. Staff is always friendly as well! read more

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Lovely to get a bubble tea place in Aurora, and not just any, the Alley! The deerioca is to die for, absolutely love it. I'm happy they have dairy-free options, but I wish there were more. The atmosphere and design of the shop is very cozy, it is clean and the service is always with a smile. The opening hours being long is great too, just the perfect place to go after a dinner elsewhere read more

Extremely friendly staff and a bug selection of options (hot and cold). Ask for the free sample to try.

I normally go to the Kennedy and Bur Oak or Midland location, but I was in the area, and who can say no to The Alley!? There was no line up when I went, and my order was taken efficiently and quickly. I don't think I had to wait more than 3 minutes for my drink to be made, which is a pleasant surprise for The Alley :). Keep it up, will be back again if I'm around the area. read more

We went tonight to try this place and it's the worst bubble tea I ever had, the Tapioca is so hard and chewy, watered down I can't believe we sent $23 here. They don't have tap because they want you to pay tip, and we tipped for this and it's so disappointed was looking forward to this place since of the reviews. Don't waste your time and money. read more

Located at the South East corner of St John's Sideroad and Bayview, across from the upcoming T & T Supermarket in Aurora now lies The Alley :) There's no longer a need for BBT runs all the way down in Markham :) It's a great location, but the parking for the plaza is a bit limited with all the restaurants sharing the same space. I was there for their soft opening, so I can't really comment on the service as the staff were still being trained and getting the hang of things. I ordered my favourite Iron Goddess Milk Tea with tapioca less sugar and ice and was glad it tasted no different than the ones from the other stores so they're doing something right. I'm just super glad they decided to open up a shop in Aurora, so it's more accessible to the people of the North. The decor was super cute with a few chairs and tables for small groups to gather and chat. In comparison to the size of The Alley in Unionville, this one is much more spacious and has more seating available for customers. Will definitely be a regular at this store. read more

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Nice to have a bubble tea place at Aurora. I had the deerioca with last time and the royal #9 this time, both are delicious. However, not sure why their hot drinks are only warm. I specifically ask for extra hot for my royal #9, still is luke warm. I like my hot drink very hot, especially is sugary. I hope is not because they use cold milk in my drink that lowers the temperature, should be hot steamed milk. read more

So great to have The Alley here in Aurora! Staff is super friendly and helpful. They give some great suggestions. Very comfortable atmosphere to hang out. Drinks here are always good. read more

Excessively long wait even though there are 5 people behind the counter. First World Problem I suppose, but still annoying having to wait to even place an order. read more

This bbt store is soooo good. The customer service was very friendly and greeted us first thing when we walked in. I didn't know what to order, the man suggested me the Aurora Series. My sister ordered the Deerioca. IT WAS SOOOOO GOOD. But I feel that the people working there are better than their drinks. I would come here again for the employees and the atmosphere. Their music is so calming as well. Greattt place to hangout. read more

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Waited over 30 mins for a bubble tea on a Wednesday night. Not worth the wait. Don't plan on coming unless you have time to waste

Compared to Chatime, The Alley has a more natural flavour - the drinks are innovative and unique. It is nice to have a Local Bubble tea place in Aurora. If you are having a bubble tea craving, I would definitely go to the Alley for their assortment of bubble tea. read more

Great tea flavours, unfortunately the wait times are so ridiculous often times that I won't be returning. I waited around 25 minutes once for a bubble tea.. just not worth it for me. read more

Really like this place. Great drinks. Nice people. Such a wonderful place in Aurora. Feel very peaceful there. Recommended.

So happy that a bubble tea place finally opened here! This location is very close to home, and perfectly solves my bubble tea cravings. I usually get the Royal No.9, which has a hint of blueberry taste to it. It's worth a try, and if you like it, you'll definitely go back for it over and over again. Some people don't like that particular taste but I find it's a unique flavour. "Fancy" bubble tea! They are still getting the hang of things, but everyone is very nice. read more