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Meow Tea

Dessert shop Bubble tea store

One of the Most Reviewed Bubble tea stores in (Old) Ottawa


Address

279 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1M1, Canada

Website

meowtea.ca

Contact

+1 613-230-8588

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (382 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 12 to 11:30 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 11:30 pm
  • Friday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Saturday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Sunday: 12 to 11:30 pm
  • Monday: 12 to 11:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 12 to 11:30 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: bubble (19) good (16) milk (12) drinks (11) cute (9) store (9) sugar (9) nice (8) great (7) service (7)
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  • 5/5 Lisa “Ottawa Local E. 2 years ago on Google
    One of my favorite bubble tea shops in downtown!! I really love the variety of flavors to choose from. They have super cute Tiny Bear cups and it was well presented. Love the cat themed shop, overall cute vibes and friendly staffs. Service was quick and i always enjoyed my teas from here!
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 sloane r. 2 years ago on Google
    Cute concept. Wish there was more integration of cats into the bubble tea itself. The tea was good and staff was nice. It was overpriced and when around so many other great Boba places, doesn't really stand up.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 hongge 1 year ago on Google
    TINY BEAR!! Totally melted my heart! Very reluctant to drink the "lovely yellow bear" but drank it anyway! It is really lovely and delicious. The 50% sweetness recommended by the shop assistant is very suitable for me! Thank you very much to the gentle and lovely shop assistants!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lynda N. 3 years ago on Google
    Yummy tasting milk tea. The tapioca is fresh, soft, and chewy. They also make amazing taro pearls as well which is definitely worth a try if you haven’t already. The drinks are on the pricier side in comparison to other bubble tea places. They have their meow meow bowls which is literally bubble tea in a bowl. The bowls give you more options for toppings and you have a choice of base. I liked the bowl because there were generous servings of toppings and a good variety to choose from. I’ve ordered from ubereats and also in store. I would say it’s more worth it to get it in store as the prices are hiked up on food service platforms (which makes it almost $10 for a large). The inside of the store is nice and clean. The decor is very cute and has drawings of animated chubby cats everywhere.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 April H. 1 year ago on Google
    This little hole in the wall bubble tea shop is my favourite of the boba offerings here in Ottawa! Big selection, excellent flavour, good prices and very friendly and quick service. I also really like that you can opt for more than just full sugar or half sugar — they have varying percentages, all the way down to no added sugar at all. My recommended drink would be the hot taro milk tea with tapioca pearls, but everything I’ve tried on the menu has been great and keeps me coming back for more.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 UU x. 1 year ago on Google
    I really like this store! As soon as I entered, I fell in love with this milk tea store! The whole room was filled with thick milk fragrance and sweet taste, which made people feel very good. The decoration and some lovely drawing is also very like!! In a word, I like Meow tea very much, the drinks are delicious, and the service attitude of the staff is very good. We had a very happy conversation! Recommend this store!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Morla P. 10 months ago on Google
    Bought a strawberry milk tea in the tiny bear container because i thought jt was cute. Tastes pretty good! Unfortunate that the bear drinks don't come with toppings. Staff are very nice and friendly. The inside feels a little tight but not uncomfortably so. Looks like they also have sorbets and desserts for sale but I didn't try them on this visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zihan C. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious. Their speciality is taro balls. The original milk teas was flavourful, jasmine green milk tea fragrant. It’s more expensive than usual but worth it. Very nice vibe in here, I love it
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sam P. 1 year ago on Google
    There’s certainly no shortage of bubble tea shops around downtown Ottawa but this one really stood out to me. The meow meow milk tea I ordered was well balanced in terms of flavor, sweetness and toppings. I prefer the smaller size, less guilt and most ones without the brown sugar can be made hot which is perfect for the weather. The store is well kept, clean and had some good seating. Loved the cat theme and decor they used all over the walls. I’ll recommend at along with the likes of Sip Tea and da Alley. If you go or plan to go here often, definitely make sure to get into their loyalty program.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Theresa 1 year ago on Google
    Decent bubble tea but didn’t feel that my 30% sugar milk tea was actually reduced sugar. Oolong milk tea is lovely. Prices are pretty steep though.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Maria N. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a cute concept bubble tea store! The place is nice, clean and service was prompt and efficient. The two bubble teas we got were good, but not mind blowing. For the price, they charge, I just expected the product to be even more top notch.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Linda 2 years ago on Google
    Cute boba spot and love the cat branding. Their lychee tea special was the right amount of sweetness and the lychee jelly was perfection. I’m usually quite picky about my bubble tea but this spot nails it on a hot day.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pradyumna G. 2 years ago on Google
    They do have some of the best bubble teas here in downtown/ center town Ottawa! Love the varieties they have to offer with the seasonal fruit extract and actual fruits added. They have a lot of sugar free option to choose from and offer products from other stores such as that from Stella Luna etc. Overall, definitely recommend this joint for those looking to grab a quick thirst quencher!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anna Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Overall a great experience! The service was incredibly fast, drinks were delicious. Would recommend for bubble tea! Great seating to sit down and chat with people.

  • 5/5 Melanie P. 11 months ago on Google
    LOVE this place! So cute and great drinks. Awesome tiramisu too🤗

  • 4/5 Michelle M. 8 months ago on Google
    Love their packaging!! So adorable. I ordered their peach green tea with pearls. Tea is decent, still a bit sweet even without sugar. They gave me a cup of ice water to dilute the drink myself since they can't do anything after the order has been served. Overall it was a nice joint for a quick break.

  • 5/5 annaisaperson 9 months ago on Google
    The entire place is adorable and cat pictures on the walls&cups. The tapioca were nice and bouncy and the teas were very refreshing! The service was really great and the person that served us was very helpful and accommodating! They have a punch card for returning customers to get free drinks as well! I can’t wait to go back!

  • 4/5 Secretsanta 6 months ago on Google
    Step into a world where refreshment is redefined! This store, my friends, is a frozen oasis in the sweltering desert of mundane drinks. With each sip, you'll be transported to the icy peaks of flavor heaven. The freshest and coldest cups of delight await you here, served with a frosty smile that can thaw even the most frigid of hearts. It's a chilling adventure for your taste buds, and you won't find a cooler place in town!

  • 5/5 Cece P. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is very nice, i’ve gone to a couple bubble tea shops but this one is definitely a favourite! The worker was very helpful and the bubble tea was amazing, there’s also a couple treats/desserts you can buy. Definitely recommend!

  • 4/5 Zainab T. 2 years ago on Google
    Meow Tea has good bubble tea, and the tapioca pearls are really soft and good. I tried their mango cream one and it was just okay, a little too icy for my liking and not that creamy. Their classic bubble tea was better though, and their cups are really good quality and cute! I usually prefer Coco but it’s good to find another place that’s almost as good!

  • 5/5 Sebastian P. 2 years ago on Google
    I gotta say first up, the presentation is great, the cup is sturdy and cute and they take some time to make the drink to unsure it's presentable and tasty. I had the tropical fruit tea and I added tapioca to it, the drink was delicious and fruity, and the tapioca was chewy and fresh. all and all a great place for bubble tea

  • 5/5 Caroll L. 2 years ago on Google
    Got the good ole classic black milk tea with grass jelly and it was amazing. Me and my boyfriend loved it. Will definitely come back and try the other flavours that they offer.

  • 4/5 Samson 2 years ago on Google
    Cheese foam is one of their best toppings, would recommend with any of their fruit slushes

  • 2/5 Ottawa R. 2 years ago on Google
    Usually my experience is quite pleasant, but the last visit left a sour taste in my mouth, and hence the 2 stars. Their drinks are quite good and the service is normally not bad. However, on this specific day, a guy with glasses gave me my drinks by plopping it down in front of me, rude but ok. I ordered multiple drinks so I asked for a bag, does he bag it for me like they normally do? Yes, but initially he slaps the bags down on the counter, had an inner fight with himself, and proceeds to bag one of the drinks. As I'm bagging the other, I noticed that there was residue on the cup so I asked him to clean it. He goes "it's red bean." Ok??? What does that have to do with cleaning the cup? I told him straight up, there is something on the cup and I don't want to touch it. Buddy, I get that you don't want to be here, but this is your job, please do it properly.

  • 5/5 Jay C. 2 years ago on Google
    Went for the first time in-person recently and loved it:) There are a good amount of flavour varieties, and the actual café is adorable inside and out. Not gonna lie, what brought me here in the first place was it being cat-themed! However, I’ll definitely be coming back for the tea. I’ve tried both the “lychee special tea” and the lychee milk tea in the special “bear bottle”, and both were AMAZING. Like many bubble tea places, they also allow you to lessen the sugar and ice levels. The staff were very kind, and the place was clean and cute. If it weren’t so far from me, I’d go all the time. I’d rate it in the top 3 bubble tea places I’ve had in Ottawa!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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