On the hunt for the best bubble tea spots in North York to grab your fix of bubble tea?
North York has tons of awesome bubble tea spots worth visiting, whether you’re looking for classic milk teas or more unique specialty drinks.
These are some of the best bubble tea shops to visit in North York!
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Best bubble tea spots in North York
Chatime
Chatime is definitely one of the most popular bubble tea spots in the GTA, and I was absolutely obsessed when they first opened in Toronto while I was in university.
The Chatime Signature Milk Tea is my go-to drink, but I also love their Thai Iced Tea.
You’ll also find delicious pastries and baked goods from Bake Code, a Euro-Asian bakery franchise owned by the same company behind Chatime!
They’ve got 4 locations in North York, including at Yonge & Finch and at Yonge & Sheppard.
Fun fact: Chatime is actually the largest tea franchise in the world, and they’re based out of Taiwan!
LOCATION: Various locations
The Alley
The Alley is another global bubble tea franchise, and they’re known for their delicious brown sugar pearls and Instagrammable drinks.
All of their locations are super cute and Instagram-worthy as well!
The Aurora Series drinks are pretty gradient fruit teas in glass bottles, and the Brown Sugar Deerioca is my fave drink.
You can find their brick-laden space in North York right by Yonge & Finch.
LOCATION: 5431 Yonge St, North York, ON
Machi Machi
Machi Machi’s aesthetic is absolutely adorable, and their drinks are v pretty as well.
Some of their drinks even come in cute little bottled containers!
They’ve got some pretty unique drinks, like their Fresh Strawberry Latte with Panna Cotta (made with real strawberries)!
You can find their North York location right by Yonge & Finch.
LOCATION: 5317 Yonge St, North York, ON
Comebuy
This Taiwanese brand uses an espresso machine to brew their teas to order, and you can choose from classic milk teas, lattes, and more.
They have a bunch of sample tea tins at the counter so you can smell each of their teas before ordering!
We love their Neptune Green Tea (which is deliciously sweet), Comebuy Original Bubble Milk Tea (with tapioca and crystal jelly), and Iced Taro Storm (pretty much a taro slush).
You can find them inside the Emerald Park condo building by Yonge & Sheppard.
LOCATION: 4750 Yonge St Unit 127-129, North York, ON
Xing Fu Tang
Xing Fu Tang has so many delicious milk drinks and fruit teas, and I absolutely adore the Signature Brown Sugar Handmade Pearl Milk and Taro Milk.
When you go in-store, you can see the fresh and handmade brown sugar pearls in a giant metal bowl!
They import a lot of their main ingredients from Taiwan, and they make their drinks using the same formula they’ve been using for decades.
You can find them at Yonge & Sheppard and inside Fairview Mall, and they’ve got claw machines inside their Yonge & Sheppard location!
LOCATION: 4632 Yonge St, North York, ON
Gong Cha
Gong Cha is a Taiwanese bubble tea franchise with over 1,000 stores worldwide.
They’ve got 3 locations in North York, including by Yonge & Finch and at York University.
I actually tried it for the first time while in Hong Kong several years ago, though they were already in the GTA at that time!
LOCATION: Various locations
Mr. Sun Tea
Adam and I randomly stumbled across Mr. Sun Tea while strolling through Pacific Mall, and it was such a good find.
We loved the Hulk, which was a combination of Uji matcha and milk foam.
They started out in Taiwan in 1999, and they’re well-known for their handmade tapioca!
Their tapioca comes in a bunch of different fruity flavours, and they only have a small selection of different flavours each day because they’re made fresh.
You can find their North York location at Yonge & Finch!
LOCATION: 5460 Yonge Street, Unit 112, North York, ON
CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice
You’ve probably heard of CoCo, which was one of the first major bubble tea franchises to make its way to Toronto back in 2014.
CoCo is a Taiwanese bubble tea franchise that’s been around since 1997, and they’ve now got 4,000 stores worldwide, with over 50 stores here in Ontario!
My go-to order is usually the Red Bean Matcha Milk Tea, but I love trying other fun new drinks they have, like their Strawberry Black Tea Macchiato.
Their Taro Milk Tea is also my fave out of any bubble tea shops in the GTA!
I personally find that CoCo makes their drinks quite sweet, so if you’re not a fan of bubble tea being too sweet, ask for a lower sweetness level.
They’ve got 4 locations in North York that you can hit up, including at Yonge & Finch.
LOCATION: Various locations
Don’t Yell At Me
This Calgary-based bubble tea shop recently opened its very first Toronto location by Yonge & Finch.
Enjoy a variety of specialty coffee, sparkling water drinks, and bubble teas, including offerings that are specific to Toronto!
Go for the Toffee Nut Coffee Latte, the Rose Lychee Sparkling Water, or the Float Matcha Ice Cream Latte if you’re looking for something unique.
Their space is also super fun and colourful, especially in the evening when it’s all lit up.
LOCATION: 5336 Yonge St, North York, ON
Shuyi Tealicious
Shuyi is a bubble tea chain from Chengdu, and they’ve got all kinds of delicious fruit teas and milk teas.
If you love ingredients like grass jelly and taro balls, you’ll definitely love the drink selection at Shuyi!
From their Mango Coconut Taro Balls to their Strawberry Cheese Green Tea, they’ve got plenty of fruity drink options to choose from.
They have over 7000 locations worldwide, with 10 locations in Ontario, and you can find their North York location by Midland & Sheppard.
LOCATION: 37 Sheppard Ave E, North York, ON
Presotea
This Taiwanese franchise teahouse is all about bubble tea, fruit tea, and slushes, and they brew their tea using high-end espresso machines!
The Hokkaido Milk Tea is usually my go-to drink here, but I always love trying the seasonal drinks as well.
Presotea has locations across the GTA and Canada, with two in North York!
LOCATION: Various locations
Ten Ren’s Tea
Perhaps one of the oldest bubble tea shops out of this entire list (founded in Taiwan in the 1950s), Ten Ren’s has been in the GTA for quite a long time.
They’ve got tea shops inside Yorkdale Mall and Fairview Mall, as well as a restaurant location inside Empress Walk where you can get tea-flavoured food items alongside your bubble tea!
LOCATION: Various locations
ZenQ
ZenQ is a Taiwanese dessert chain serving up everything from grass jelly desserts, to tofu pudding, to bubble teas.
Their Taro Milk Tea is pretty good, and it’s made with actual taro!
You’ll also find Taiwanese savoury snacks like Salty Crispy Chicken and Taiwanese Sausage, perfect for pairing with your sweet bubble teas.
They’ve got multiple locations across the GTA, including one by Yonge & Finch!
LOCATION: 5437a Yonge St, North York, ON
Best bubble tea spots in North York:
- Chatime
- The Alley
- Machi Machi
- Comebuy
- Xing Fu Tang
- Gong Cha
- Mr. Sun Tea
- CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice
- Don’t Yell At Me
- Shuyi Tealicious
- Presotea
- Ten Ren’s Tea
- ZenQ
These were some of the best bubble tea spots in North York to visit!
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More things to do in North York
If you’re looking for more fun things to do in North York, you might enjoy these posts:
- Searching for places to eat? Check out the best restaurants (including sushi and ramen) or takeout spots in North York, or visit the best restaurants at Yorkdale Mall.
- Looking to grab a quick bite or drink? Hit up the best North York cafes or dessert spots.
- Looking for things to do? Check out these fun activities or visit these Instagrammable spots in North York.
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