Pearl House - Calgary, Alberta

I use to come here religiously before all the other bubble-tea places opened up around the area. They use to really make great fresh fruit drinks unfortunately when I decided to try again it just wasn't the same. Wanted to support local and small businesses, even with my extra $5 ... tip on top of my $5 drink, the lady was not thankful. Probably will never return. Read more

Not an ig fancy place but hits the mark on flavour/quality and cost! This is another hidden gem. The service is straight forward and easy to order. There are many options to choose here. Prices range from $4.25-6.25 in a large cup format. Probably one of the best mango pomelo ... drinks in the city and a very uncommon find as well. You can't adjust sweetness but with the one drink - it's just right. Good amount of content and not iced down. Not necessarily a basic milk tea spot but more for those unique flavours, mixtures or fruity ones. Read more

This shop has been around for a very long time. I remember hanging out at Dragon City Mall all time, sipping one of their drinks while chatting rather loudly as excited teens sometimes are. Behind the one-way elevator, this place is a bit hard to see, not helped by the ... fact that it’s tucked inside a slight curve. But once you find this place, you won’t ever forget that this shop exists, as you will find some the best fresh taro drinks in the city. Taro is a classic bubble tea flavour, but many have only every known the powdered version. Powdered taro will give you flavoured punch many know and love, but there’s a different joy in the texture of fresh, cooked taro: custard-y smoothness that’s just a little bit dense. The flavour is subtle compared to the powdered form, but just as satisfying in its own way. Topped with red beans, the nutty flavours combined with taro is a borderline decadent treat that’s a nice between meal snack and not too sweet. Read more

Pearl House Cafe is not flashy or "instagram-friendly" as other bubble tea shops, but consistently delivers tasty, refreshing drinks. Get the guava red tea with pearls! This drink never disappoints and is super refreshing! Prices are extremely reasonable, too! You won't find $7-8 drinks here, but trust me, you'll taste ... the quality! Read more

Fresh taro with coconut milk is a must try here. They also offer a lot of other unique drinks. Probably one of the most reasonably priced bubble tea shops here in Calgary. All drink items include topping at no extra cost. Owners are nice and friendly. They also have snacks ... like curry fish balls. Read more