SOFTEA — Restaurant in Vancouver

I decided to go on the grand opening day a couple hours after opening with a group of friends. I liked how nicely decorated this place is. Very earthy. There were a lot of different options and there was also Korean chicken as well. I tried the Korean chicken which was soggy and didn't have any flavor to it besides chicken. I have had the Korean chicken at Kenji's before and it was definitely more crispy and flavorful than what I had. They have different soft, serves as well, including Ube, Matcha, Vanilla and Dole whip. I ordered the strawberry Matcha with Boba and the wait time was about 10 minutes. I was disappointed in the texture of the Boba. Chewing it was a bit tough, and that might be because it was an old batch or it might've been because we went a couple hours later and it wasn't as fresh. The drink itself was good. I ordered it on 75% sweetness, which was perfect for my taste. Something I found inconvenient was that the drinks that had ice cream on top did not have any lids or even a dome lid. It makes it inconvenient because if you're not eating the ice cream right away, then it would spill all over with the open top. I am hoping that when I come back that I will have fresh Boba as well as trying the soft serve...

Softea will always hold a special place in my heart.

There was a time when life felt unbearably heavy. My body ached from old injuries, my career seemed over, my wife left with the kids and half my belongings, and I was drowning in self-doubt. One gray afternoon, while wandering aimlessly through Vancouver, I stumbled upon Softea.

Inside, the scent of tea and tapioca filled the air, and the energy was warm and alive. Then I saw Capy the capybara handing out bubble tea samples. His goofy demeanor and earnest joy were contagious. He offered me a tiny cup of taro tea and patted his fuzzy chest as if to say, “You’ll be okay.”

For the first time in years, I smiled. Before I left, Capy gently whispered in my ear: “You’ve got this.” It wasn’t much, but it was enough.

In the days that followed, I kept returning to Softea. Its simple, joyful energy reminded me there was still light in the world. That spark gave me the courage to keep going, to heal, and to find my way back.

Looking back, I’ll always be grateful to that little café and the unexpected wisdom of a capybara. Sometimes, the smallest gestures can reignite...

If I could give this place 10 stars, I would. From the moment you walk in, the vibe is immaculate—clean, stylish, and filled with the comforting aroma of fresh tea and sweet syrup. The staff? Incredibly friendly, lightning-fast, and they genuinely care about your experience.

Now the drinks… 🤯 PERFECTION. I ordered the brown sugar milk tea with boba and was instantly transported to flavor heaven. The tea was rich and smooth with just the right balance of sweetness, and the boba pearls? Chewy, warm, fresh, and absolutely addictive. You can tell they were made that day—none of that stale or overly hard stuff you get at other places.

They also have fun seasonal specials, dairy-free options, and toppings I didn’t even know I needed in my life. Every sip felt like a reward for making it through the week.

This isn’t just a boba stop—it’s a boba destination. Whether you’re a die-hard milk tea purist or an adventurous drink explorer, you’ll find something here that blows your mind. Can’t wait to come back (probably tomorrow tbh 😅).

Do yourself a favor—skip the chain stores and come here. Your taste buds...