Chatime - Ottawa

Update: FYI: In mid-April 2023, the Chatime in Chinatown reopened a few spaces west of where they were previously. As some may remember, they were at 675 Somerset St West, but that location closed down rather suddenly sometime in the latter half of 2022 and shortly after, a competitor of theirs, Tealive, opened in that location. About 6 months after, Chatime popped back up, but at a smaller space at 695 Somerset St West (where Tea Owners, which was also a bubble tea shop, used to be). Don't know the backstory, but happy that there isn't a reduction in numbers of bubble tea shops in Chinatown, lol. Just note that any pictures and reviews before mid-April 2023 are from the old location. I've been to the new location. Drinks are still good. The space is just smaller.

I just had a Taro smoothie from Chat time on Merivale road. It tasted nothing like taro. It tasted like, and had the texture of a protein shake- somewhat grainy. And not a tasty protein shake either. Yuk!

Totally a great place to grab that Milk Tea boba with our flowers. We love the staff and choices.

They gave me food poisoning 2 years ago and when I went in to tell them and request a refund, they refunded me all in change and barred me. This place is awful I don't recommend it at all.

Are you thirsty thinking where can I get a refreshing drink with chunks of jelly in it? If so I enjoyed Chatime!! I went on a Saturday night around 9:30 pm and the line was to the door. For my first time I was intrigued and a bit overwhelmed by the massive menu options. In the end I decided on the chatime with pearls Mango qq with pearls and coconut. Both were quite good. I felt both had far too much ice in them (similar to another drink location many go to) which was too bad. They are not fast serving so if you are in a rush, keep that in mind! In general though I enjoyed my experience, didn't mind the wait will be back again.