10 Boba and Dessert Stops Across Vancouver
From West End tea breaks to Fraser Street sweets, these shops bring milk tea and dessert together across Vancouver, with one additional stop in Richmond.
Vancouver has plenty of places where milk tea and dessert share the menu. This guide gathers ten shops tagged for both, spanning downtown neighbourhoods, Kitsilano, Marpole and beyond. Whether you want artisanal cake, thick toast or an ice cream parfait, there is a stop to consider.
## Winter Bear
Located at 907 Denman Street in Vancouver’s West End, Winter Bear pairs high-quality brews with sweet treats in a cozy, bear-themed setting. Its warm aesthetic makes it an inviting option for a relaxed break near the West End waterfront.
## Hot Cha Cafe
Hot Cha Cafe is a Cambie Village neighbourhood spot at 3306 Cambie Street. Alongside creamy bubble tea, the cafe serves thick toasts and hand-crafted desserts. It is also tagged for late-night visits, making it a useful choice when an evening sweet craving arrives.
## Butterfly Tea And Dessert
In Vancouver’s Marpole neighbourhood, Butterfly Tea And Dessert can be found at 8079 Granville Street. The shop combines floral aesthetics with carefully crafted beverages, artisanal cakes and delicate desserts designed for pairing with tea.
## The Alley
The Alley’s downtown Vancouver location sits at 985 Hornby Street. The shop is known for Deerioca pearls, gradient drinks, premium loose-leaf teas and rich brown sugar flavours. Its milk tea and dessert tags make it a central stop for both interests.
## Milk & Sugar Cafe
Milk & Sugar Cafe is a Kingsway staple at 3365 Kingsway in East Vancouver. Its menu focus includes creative slushies, bubble tea and ice cream parfaits. The cafe is also tagged as a late-night destination for sweet drinks and desserts.
## Cha Yuan Bubble Tea Yaletown Vancouver
Located at 1223 Pacific Boulevard in Vancouver’s Yaletown neighbourhood, Cha Yuan serves high-quality brews and treats in a sleek space. Its location near the water suits an afternoon refreshment or something sweet after dinner.
## NUTTEA
NUTTEA is located at 1958 West 4th Avenue in Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighbourhood. It specializes in nut-based vegan creams and plant-based milk teas, offering a dairy-free approach to rich tea drinks and dessert-style flavours.
## The Bubble Tea Shop
Despite being included in this Vancouver-area list, The Bubble Tea Shop is located in Richmond at 4651 Number 3 Road. The shop is known for creative egg waffles, bubble tea floats and an upbeat atmosphere, with tags covering milk tea, dessert and late-night visits.
## Boba Monster
Boba Monster sits at 5766 Fraser Street in Vancouver. This neighbourhood shop serves large portions, monster-themed drinks and creative toppings. It is also tagged for late-night visits, adding another option for an evening milk tea and dessert stop.
## Boba Run
At 102 West Hastings Street in Vancouver’s Gastown area, Boba Run focuses on Korean-inspired flavours such as Dalgona honeycomb and black sesame. The shop offers a distinctive option for anyone looking beyond familiar milk tea flavour combinations.
Together, these stops show the range of ways Vancouver-area shops bring boba and dessert into one visit.
