North York's bubble tea scene is booming. Two major Chinese brands just opened their first Canadian locations on Yonge Street, and the competition for the best boba in the neighbourhood has never been fiercer. Here are the 8 shops worth your time and money.
The best bubble tea in North York is at TeaByDo (Chapanda) at 5203 Yonge St, a top-3 Chinese brand that opened its first Canadian location in February 2026. For premium quality, try Molly Tea at CF Fairview Mall. For the best value, Real Fruit BBT at Shops at Don Mills starts at $5.50.
Ranked by a combination of tea quality, value, atmosphere, and buzz. All prices and details verified February 2026.
5203 Yonge St, North York
$6.50 – $9.50
Kyoho Grape Jasmine Smoothie — Japanese grape blended with jasmine tea. Their signature and unlike anything else on Yonge St.
CF Fairview Mall, 1800 Sheppard Ave E
$7.50 – $10.50
Snowy Jasmine Tea — delicate, floral, and perfectly sweetened. Premium Taiwanese chain quality at a mall-convenient location.
5650 Yonge St, North York
$7.00 – $9.50
TieGuanYin Milk Tea — widely considered the best-brewed tea base in the GTA. Premium loose-leaf oolong, no shortcuts.
5310 Yonge St, North York
$8.50 – $11.00
Black Milk Tea with Panna Cotta — the signature cream-cheese-foam-topped drink in a photogenic bottle. Worth the splurge.
CF Fairview Mall, 1800 Sheppard Ave E
$6.50 – $9.99
Coconut Mango Boom — their fruit tea game is strong. Also try the Susur Lee collab drink if still available.
5336 Yonge St, North York
$6.50 – $8.50
Tiramisu Bubble Tea — a standout unique flavour you won't find at the big chains. Creative and well-executed.
5451 Yonge St, North York
$6.00 – $8.50
Rainbow Tapioca Milk Tea — fresh handmade pearls with a colourful twist. Great texture and a fun presentation.
Shops at Don Mills, 1090 Don Mills Rd
$5.50 – $8.00
Mango Diamond Slush — made with real fresh fruit (not powdered). The best bang for your buck in North York.
Time-sensitive openings and deals happening in North York this week. Verified February 16, 2026.
One of China's top-3 tea chains just opened its very first location in Canada, right here on Yonge St. Expect lineups. The BOGO deal applies to 6 signature drinks during the opening period.
Heytea's North York flagship is celebrating its grand opening with a 3-day BOGO deal. Also features a Susur Lee celebrity chef collaboration drink.
The Chinese mega-chain with 45,000+ global locations is making waves in the GTA with $2–$4 drinks. With 2.3M+ TikTok views, it's the biggest disruptor in bubble tea right now. No North York location yet, but keep an eye out.
Four boba shops in 1.2 km along Yonge Street. Start at the north end and walk south. Budget 1.5–2 hours with tasting time.
Transit: Take the TTC Line 1 to North York Centre or Finch station. The entire crawl is walkable along Yonge St.
Tip: Order smalls or share drinks — you're hitting 4 shops. Pace yourself.
Start with the best tea base on the strip. Order the TieGuanYin Milk Tea (small). The oolong flavour sets the benchmark.
Walk 5 minutes south to the newest shop on the block. Try the Kyoho Grape Jasmine Smoothie — a completely different flavour profile from stop 1.
A quick walk to this local favourite. The Tiramisu Bubble Tea is unlike anything at the chain stores. Creative and worth the detour.
End the crawl with the most photogenic drink on Yonge. The Black Milk Tea with Panna Cotta is your Instagram moment. Share it — it's rich.
You don't need to spend $10+ to get great boba. Here are the best options under $7.
| Shop | Starts At | Best Budget Pick |
|---|---|---|
| Real Fruit BBT | $5.50 | Mango Diamond Slush |
| Mr. Sun | $6.00 | Classic Milk Tea |
| Don't Yell At Me | $6.50 | Brown Sugar Milk Tea |
| TeaByDo | $6.50 | Jasmine Milk Tea |
| Heytea | $6.50 | Pure Green Tea |
For the absolute cheapest bubble tea in the GTA, watch for Mixue — their $2–$4 drinks are viral on TikTok, though no North York location has been confirmed yet.
Where can I find the best bubble tea in North York?
The top 3 are TeaByDo (Chapanda) at 5203 Yonge St, Molly Tea at CF Fairview Mall, and TP Tea at 5650 Yonge St. TeaByDo is a top Chinese chain that opened its first Canadian location in February 2026.
What is the cheapest bubble tea in North York?
Real Fruit BBT at Shops at Don Mills has drinks starting at $5.50, making it the most affordable option. Mr. Sun at 5451 Yonge St starts at $6.00 and is another great budget pick.
What bubble tea shops are in Fairview Mall?
CF Fairview Mall has Molly Tea (premium Taiwanese chain) and Heytea (trending Chinese tea brand with a flagship location). Real Fruit BBT also has a location nearby at CF Shops at Don Mills.
What new bubble tea shops opened in North York in 2026?
TeaByDo (Chapanda) opened its first Canadian location at 5203 Yonge St in February 2026, and Heytea opened a flagship store at CF Fairview Mall. Both are major Chinese tea brands entering the Canadian market.
Is there a bubble tea walking route in North York?
Yes! The Yonge Street Boba Mile is a 1.2 km walking route along Yonge St from TP Tea (5650 Yonge) south to Machi Machi (5310 Yonge), passing through TeaByDo and Don't Yell At Me. The full crawl takes about 1.5 to 2 hours.
Which North York bubble tea shop has the best tea quality?
TP Tea at 5650 Yonge St is widely considered to have the best-brewed tea base in the GTA. Their TieGuanYin Milk Tea uses premium loose-leaf oolong and is the top pick for tea purists.
What are the most unique bubble tea flavours in North York?
Don't Yell At Me's Tiramisu Bubble Tea at 5336 Yonge St is a standout unique flavour. TeaByDo's Kyoho Grape Jasmine Smoothie is another creative option using Japanese grape and jasmine tea.
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