Hot Cha Cafe — Restaurant in Vancouver

Visiting from out-of-town - I was glad that I visited per the high reviews here. The menu has straightforward flavors, but offers a wide range to satisfy any customer. There are also some seasonal specialty drink options listed at the register, which I regret not noticing until I already ordered.

I got a Fresh Hot Taro Boba and my friend got an Avocado Smoothie Boba. Both were very good! The boba for both had a nice chew and had the right amount of sweetness to them. The hot, lightly-blended taro had a good balance of texture to liquid. The avocado smoothie was made with freshly cut avos. That one was really good being not too sweet and refreshing!

The owners were really nice and chill, knowing what to do already. We received excellent customer service.

The seating and interior is not as polished and branded compared to the neighboring boba shop, but don’t let that deter you from visiting this place. Because the drinks were so good. Tables and chairs are...

Hot Cha is the only bubble tea place in town that I go to. I almost always get the same bubble tea which is a large milk pearl tea with no ice and very little sugar. At other bubble tea places, even when I ask for no sugar, my drink comes out super sweet. At Hot Cha Cafe, I can really control the amount of sugar with my milk tea. Also, their pearls are always fresh, and the owners always rush to make my drink whether there is a line up or not. Their large weekly specials are under $5, and I don't think I have seen that kind of pricing anywhere in Vancouver. So, why would I go anywhere else for a bubble tea? I sure don't want to pay $8 for a bubble tea. If you want a nice, cold bubble tea with fresh pearls on a hot summer day for under $5, Hot Cha is the one for you. I always stop there after a game of pickleball or pitch & putt at QE Park....

Hot Cha Cafe is a new place that has popped up only in the last couple of months but already it's become one of my favourite bubble tea places around Vancouver and is quite the hidden gem! Although its decor may not be as fancy as your typical chain bubble tea franchise, Hot Cha Cafe's drinks are delicious and well worth the price which is what really counts. Their pearls also have a great consistency with the perfect amount of chew. I haven't tried too many of the different drinks yet because the green tea ice cream slush has been such a winner for me, but with its kind and efficient customer service coupled with its great tasting drinks, Hot Cha Cafe is definitely a place worth checking out if you're in the Cambie area and craving bubble...