We were walking down Main Street. It was sunny and perfect for a cold drink. I recommend going upstairs. Cozy place to sit down and enjoy a drink. Friendly service. read more

The Fresh Tea Shop - Bubble Tea Near Me - Newmarket, Ontario

curdled milk in my drink. I deank more than half of it before i realized. This is unacceptable. please do better quality assurance going forward read more

It was good for what we had. The Thai lemon tea over ice with boba was quite good. I think it's kind of on par for any boba tea. Worth a stop if you're walking Main St and need a refreshment. read more

I miss this place. Living in Newmarket all my life, this was the go to spot back in high school. Went here the other day and got me a nice fruit tea. Very yummy! The taste has not changed over the years and I couldn't be happier. I wish there were more locations! 5/5 read more

I know times are tough right now but why not support our local businesses! I got a large milk tea with no ice and tapioca. It hit the spot! I actually ubereats so it was pricier than usual but worth it. Milk tea was a bit bitter than what im use to but a closer representation of hong kong style milk tea and im here for it! Grab yourself a drink from here when you're in the area! read more

The Fresh Tea Shop - a hand holding a cup of tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Newmarket, Ontario

Picked up a few loose tea tin cans that they sell. Probably on the expense side for tea... but I must say the ones I tried so far are fantastic! The rest of the menu I have no idea about, but if your looking for a local place to buy GOOD tea then try this place out. read more

It is a strange sight to see the transformation starting along Main Street- boarded up shops and the landscape being encroached upon by boarded up shops- the hangers on include a number of restos- and this little gem on the corner open a bit later than much on that stretch. Friendly servers who explain the process of how the tea is made, and showing the process is a bit of an added touch. The wide open space and the upper loft for the younglings to study is a throwback and a welcoming addition the the community. While a bit on the pricing side for a steaming cup of Chai, not to mention this Elephant milky thing for over $6,00, one can see that quite a bit of care is taken into its preparation.aube it's when we came, bit the dlswrets were a hit on the pricey side but looks like a tasty 2 biter for the cheesecake. Really a nice option for the younger crowds and for a nice steamy cup on a cold day!? read more

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To all my lactose intolerant, dairy free boba princes and princesses- THIS IS YOUR SPOT!!! Ever since moving my butt to Newmarket, I've been looking for the perfect boba shop. This might be just the right place. Now, every classic bubbletea place everywhere (at least in Markham) does not serve dairy free/alternate dairy drinks. I was so surprised to come in and see the different selection of teas and bubble teas - AND you can change the dairy (coconut, almond, soy) for only 35 cents!!!! Whaaaat. That's half the price of Starbucks! It's pretty much almost the same price as a chatime or a coco, and WAY better. They have unique drinks I've never seen anywhere else! I tried the elephant vanilla chai iced milk tea with soy + pearls and HOLYYYY. it tasted like a basic bitch's dream. The tapioca was made perfectly too! Even the regular milk teas taste super authentic and way better than even the Asian tea chains. My friend got the coco matcha milk tea and DAMNNN!!!! This takes your taste bunds on a few different rides - the coconut milk gives it such a silky nice flavour. Gadddamn. May be the best drink I ever had, f'real. The place is clean and spacious. The only thing is, they only have 2-3 people working at a time so it's definitely slow...once I had 2 people in front of me and waited over 10 minutes to order+get my drink. By the time I got my drink, the line piled up to the door (probably over 10 people) and they were only serving the guy behind me!? Wtf. I only ever see teenagers/young adults here working, I really think they can benefit from a manager/supervision to keep it moving faster. All I know is- this service speed would not last a day in Markham. Anyway for sure a solid spot for some boba in this hood! read more

Always come here for a sweet drink. Their drinks are all amazing but I recommend awesome strawberry!

I came here because of the 4 star rating. Honestly THE worst bubble tea I've ever had. We ordered the taro milk tea and strawberry iced tea both were horrible. The taro did not even taste like taro it just tasted like warm evaporated milk. And the tapioca was hard and tasted undercooked or just old. I threw both away because I couldn't drink it. I Would never return and I don't see why it has 4 stars. Beware! read more

Ordered a large Taro milk tea with tapioca boba. Sooooo dissapointed. Considering this is a tea shop I'm not sure how the taro could be lacking flavor but it did. It tasted more like milk than taro. Also the boba tasted old some were hard and harder to chew. Would not come back. I saw some other places offer bubble tea on this strip so save your money and go there. read more

Went to the tea shop with my girlfriend and I wasn't planning on getting anything. The cashier kinda explained what I should get and recommended a mango tea ice tea with mango pearls. When I tried it I instantly smiled. I LOVED IT!! Definitely would come here again right in the corner of Main Street and across ferry lake in Newmarket and across Cachet restaurant read more

The Fresh Tea Shop - Mango on mango - Bubble Tea Near Me - Newmarket, Ontario

Found this nice gem when I was walking on NewMarket main street with a friend prior to our axe throwing yelp event around the area. On a Thursday evening at around 6pm, Main Street NewMarket is VERY quiet, but because the event does not start until 7pm, we had to find a place to sit down for a bit and I am glad I found this place! This place is pretty large, with lots of seating just up the stairs and very cozy decorations. They serve a lot of variety of teas (cold and hot) and also regular coffee and specialty coffee such as latte. To top it off, they also have pastries such as cakes and cookies if you want a bit too. I ordered a Thai Green Tea Lemonade and my friend ordered the Blueberries Royal. Both drinks were served in cold and both were delicious and refreshing for a hot summer day! Between the two, I would prefer the lemonade more because it is not as fruity as the Blueberries Royal and if you know me, I'm old school and prefer regular teas! This place also has chess (yes just like the elementary school days!) for their guests to enjoy and most importantly, WiFi that works with decent speed! This is key because I was getting pretty weak receptions on main street Newmarket! Next time I am around, I will for sure drop by and try other drinks. read more

The Fresh Tea Shop - Thai green tea lemonade, blueberries royal with beautiful flowers - Bubble Tea Near Me - Newmarket, Ontario

I was invited to a business meeting at The Fresh Tea Shop and I LOVED it! Beautiful pictures of local artists on the walls, fireplace, modern ambiance, friendly service, soft pleasant music... Now about tea. Big selection of hot teas! Loved my Japanese green. They also have a lot of cold tea drinks. The selection of pastry is not big but my friend had muffin and loved it. Highly recommend for tea lovers or anyone who needs a place to meet with friends. read more

The Fresh Tea Shop - Bubble Tea Near Me - Newmarket, Ontario

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I like getting the cold bubble teas from here. However I found that even for a small tea, its really expensive- and thats even compared to some other fancy coffee/ tea places. I think the last time I went I bought a small bubble tea, and it was $6. Definitely not something to have regularly. The few times Ive gone, the staff haven't pushed to be friendly (this was a while ago though). I liked the tea but don't plan on stopping by anytime soon. read more

When I order hot drinks, the milk is never steamed properly, evident by the gigantic bubbles floating on top instead of latte foam. It's clear that they have not been taught how to steam milk correctly using an espresso machine. They are also very careless about cross-contamination. One time I ordered an iced tea cocktail and the barista didn't properly wash out the shaker they were using, so my drink ended up with a bunch of milk powder floating in it. Other times my order has just been completely wrong. On top of this, I've witnessed their employees behaving very unprofessionally. I once saw a barista taking someone's order while their coworker was behind them on their phone instead of starting on the drink. I've even seen them vaping behind the counter when there's down time. Are you kidding!? I also find them to be very slow at making orders. More recently I've had to wait upwards of 10 minutes to get a drink that should only take 3 minutes at most. It's just way too excessive, especially when I'm the only one waiting and they're still constantly making mistakes. All that said, the drinks on the menu are really good, and the interior is absolutely beautiful. None of that matters though when the service is so poor. I see a lot of people blaming these issues on the age of their employees, but I don't think that's the case. I've been to other cafés with teenagers of around the same age behind the counter, and the majority are very good at their jobs. Based on my experience, it's either the employees in this establishment are incredibly careless or they aren't trained properly. read more

Ordered a few drinks today, the matcha latte was disappointing, the under filled cup was littered with bitter lumps of matcha powder hidden under a sad froth. I also had what was supposed to be passion fruit green tea with tapioca pearls. The drink tasted absolutely nothing like passion fruit and I couldn't peg what it tasted like, maybe peach or mango or possibly something citrus? Then there's the tapioca pearls, I've been to this place a few times they never get them right, they're tough and gritty, clearly not cooked correctly. It speaks volumes about an establishment when there's such a lack of quality and attention to detail. I won't be going back, fortunately Ice Babo isn't that far. read more

The Fresh Tea Shop - Disappointing matcha - Bubble Tea Near Me - Newmarket, Ontario

3.5* I came here on a whim while I was exploring historic downtown Newmarket. Wandering on Main Street, this was the last place I'd expect to see such a modern looking (bubble) tea shop! Being the boba-fiend that I am, I had to go in and try it. First impressions - the restaurant was large and brightly lit. There was some cozy seating on the 2nd floor loft that looked pretty ideal for settling in and getting some work done. This didn't feel like the Taiwanese bubble tea shop that I came to expect, but rather a more Western version of a tea shop. I ordered their classic milk tea without any topping (regular size was around $5 after tax). While this was a bit pricier than I expected (for reference, Chatime milk tea is $4.50 after tax) I thought that the tea flavour was pretty strong with the right amount of creaminess. I've definitely had milk tea that tasted worse for more money. Compared to other large bubble tea chains, this is comparable to Chatime, slightly better than Cocotea and definitely better than Boba Guys. read more

Looking for a place other then the usual coffee houses, then you should try The Fresh Tea House on Main St. Newmarket. I love bubble tea. While there's are not the authentic Asian Bubble tea. It was very good. I had the mango fresh tea with tapioca balls. Nice atmosphere to sit and chat with friends. I previously thought seating was limited but was pleasantly surprised to see how much seating there was upstairs. Store is bright and has a nice energy flow. Would recommend to my friends. read more

The Fresh Tea Shop - Goodies to eat - Bubble Tea Near Me - Newmarket, Ontario

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I came here after a nice meal up the street. I believe this is the only tea/coffee shop on Main Street Newmarket. I ordered an Iced London Fog Latte with tapioca and it was pretty good, tea taste was strong and not too sweet, tapioca was nice and chewy. The staff there seem to be quite new and unfamiliar with what they were doing but they did not hesitate to fix our drinks. We also ordered a few Americanos and they were Nespresso pods, but very fresh and fragrant. There is plenty of seating inside the store with a wall (half full) of teas, they also sell a bunch of glassware/teaware. My only complaint is that no sugar or milk/cream was put out and we had to ask for it; for a coffee/tea shop.. it should not come as a surprise that customers will be looking for these. read more

Opening Hiccups I went here in August with two girlfriends. They ordered drinks only, while I ordered a sandwich and a tea. I imagine after some time this place will smooth out its creases and will operate nicely. The wait time for the sandwich was long, even though it was premade! Better time management skills by staff is essential but I would think this will correct itself and am willing to give it another go in a few months. As far as food and drink quality - it was pretty fair! I am not a bubble tea drinker but they have tons of different options if you too aren't a fan. When closing time was approaching, my friends and I felt unwelcomed and left. We still had 30 minutes before the doors locked but I guess with it being summer and all, the staff was anxious to get out. I'm going to ride this one out and return in a few months. If you've been following any of my reviews, service alone will make or break an experience, regardless of taste. I think this business has potential and will try again soon. EDIT: I've been here a few times since and have really enjoyed their drink and food options. The staff have improved a bit but not by much. I will continue to go as I really like the tea. EDIT: After a few more times of paying this shop a visit, it's really grown on me! I go out of my way to grab a matcha latte from here. Plus, this is how I learned of Sweet B's treats. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

Ordered a maple moose chai milk tea with tapioca. It's an interesting blend of maple syrup, milk tea, and cinnamon. I found it to be an acquired taste, but it wasn't bad. I can see some people may love it and others may hate it. It's pretty sweet so I would probably lower the sugar content, if that's possible next time. The tapioca itself was sweet and chewy, which I liked! Reminds of Taiwanese tapioca. There's seats for people to sit, study, and chat. There's a table with a chess board. A cute date place! Would love to try their other teas should they open up a location in Toronto. read more

Amazing bubble teas, cute location, and lovely staff. I didn't know what to order and asked for recommendations. Ended up with exactly what I was hoping for. The matcha bubble tea with honey is so yummy! read more

Nice to run in and grab a drink, or to go upstairs and sit. Nice atmosphere. I haven't tried a lot of the drink options as I've kind of fallen in love with the cranberry tea with juice pearls. Looking forward to visiting in the summer heat for my fav drink and walking along Main Street. read more

I went for a walk with my son early evening and decided to stop by this shop. Wasn't sure what to order but I wanted something similar to a lemonade drink. The employee gave some recommendations and was pretty informative with the menu. Unfortunately I didn't really enjoy my drink. It was way too overpriced as well. I appreciate the customer service though. Maybe I'll give this place another try. read more

The Fresh Tea Shop - Thai tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Newmarket, Ontario

This is such a great place for a drink as you take a walk on Main-street for a day. I usually order an cold strawberry tea with strawberry or blueberry pearls. Very good! Don't forget your stamps too! I love how there are stairs that lead to the sitting area! Very nice setting with large windows at the front to look through! Employees were always very nice :3 read more

Whitest bubble tea place ever. Employees are nice but NOT recommended for experienced asian bubble tea drinkers. read more

Great drinks either hot or cold. Fast Wi-Fi. Only thing I would suggest is putting a few more tables on the second level.

Find it pricey, 80% of the time when i visit they have run out of tapioca. Favorite is elephant chai vanilla, unique flavor but gambling on whether they have tapioca and paying about $7 for a large- its easy to pass on and go elsewhere. Customer service is ok. read more

I've had better bubble tea. One thing that Newmarket/Aurora can't get right is bubble tea. I want to say that this is like the white-washed version of bubble tea. There's no cool flavours of bubble tea you would find at Pacific Mall. read more

This place is awesome! I came here with my now boyfriend on our first Bumble date and it was so much fun. The sitting area is awesome and there are so many different delicious tea flavours. I have been back so many times and I will continue to go back! read more

Spent the better part of Sunday morning at this location. A lot time and love has been put into this location to make it magical and very welcoming. Love the selection of teas and the service was excellent. Will definitely be going back. read more

This place is a go-to when coming down to Newmarket. The bubble tea here is amazing, they have a lot of flavours that you can mix as well as the toppings! Mango, passion fruit and tropical are super refreshing and yummy. Not to mention the staff are always sooo friendly here. There's a lot of room to sit and relax/study as well. Love love love :) read more

Watered down drinks to celebrate their first anniversary? Seems that the "half price" deal today gets me half the flavour. Normally I need to add extra syrup for a solid flavour, but today extra syrup tasted exactly like normal syrup-very watery. Time to switch to Teavana for good. It's a shame.... read more

I went here wanting to try something different and was amazed at the variety of beverages this place offers. It ranges from bubble tea, iced hot chocolate, baked goods, loose leaf teas, iced teas and more. The opportunities were endless! I had the tropical iced tea and it tasted great! They give you the option of adding extra toppings such as tapioca and fruit jellies which adds greatly to the drink. The prices are reasonable as well and there are many flavors to choose from for the iced teas. The staff was very knowledgeable and helpful in choosing a drink as well. I would definitely come back again and try another flavor read more

This is like a very western style bubble tea joint. It features some normal favours such as taro, but most favours are not seen at Asian bubble tea places. They have exploding bobas which are fun to try at first but kinda make your drinks change favour towards the end. I still personally prefer Asian bubble tea, but this place is cool and fun to try out. read more

Absolutely love this place.... I always feel refreshed after having a nice cold beverage from here. Inside looks very neat and a nice place to just hangout. read more

GREAT DRINKS FOR ANYTIME OF THE YEAR! The staff is really nice and there's so many options that it takes forever to choose. The menu can be a little confusing, but that's alright. All I ask for is bigger sizes! read more

I come here to study or hangout with friends. The drinks are delicious (my favourite is passion fruit and elephant Chai tea), it is a little expensive if you're willing to spend about $5 on a small drink. read more

Good place, limited choice, awesome staff, but not for those who are accustomed to traditional bubble tea places. (Too white for me and I go to Starbucks) read more