This Chatime is tucked away into a corner. It's actually closest to the Leslie St and Elgin Mills Rd intersection. The employee working when I went was very helpful and patient. I had a drink to redeem and wasn't sure if she had to scan the barcode first in the app. She let me know that I should order first and then she would scan the barcode. Since there weren't any other customers waiting my drink was ready very quickly. The Thai milk tea that I got with 50% sugar was sweet enough without being overly sweet. It was also good that she reminded me to give the drink a shake first before consuming.
Last Saturday, I was at RioCan Elgin Mills Crossing to pick up dinner at Pi Co. After fetching my takeout, I looked across the plaza and saw this Chatime. I tend to get bubble tea twice a week and have been on a quest to visit new Chatime locations as of late. I decided to check it out. I found a spot fairly close to the store. I backed into it and walked in. Out of all the Chatime locations that I have dropped by, this one is the prettiest. From the neon bubble tea sign, to fresh orchids in the lobby area, I loved how different this location looked inside. Most have the same cookie cutter look and feel. Small store. A few tables and chairs. A small prep area. Nope, this one was different. Practically all tables were taken when I got there. I don't blame them. I'd hang out here, too. It's so spacious. You follow the instructions on the floor to get to the order area. One woman was in front of me, taking some time to place her order. I was thankful that she was. I was figuring out what I felt like myself. As of late, I love the BT21 kosmos drink. Sadly, there was a note by the order area that an ingredient was out of stock and this drink wasn't available. Bummer! This month's tea of the month is yummy. I knew that I wanted it. After looking at the menu, I placed my order with the nice man at the counter: - Golden aged milk tea - Mango green tea with coconut jelly Both of them were large, with less ice and no sugar. I scanned my Chatime app. The scanner is in the lower left part of the plexiglass where the speaker is. I paid with a debit card. I tapped, added a tip, and my transaction was paid. The man asked if I wanted a plastic bag for 15 cents. I declined. If you get two drinks, you get a small cardboard tray that you can recycle. Because I got two large drinks, I got a lunar new year purple envelope. I have no idea how long this promotion lasts, but I will take it. I moved off to the side where the pickup area is. The woman in front of me got her order. You can place your order ahead of time on the Chatime app or through Uber Eats. Since I had spotted this place and drove over here like a deprived bubble tea addict, the thought of placing an order online never crossed my mind. The nice man carefully placed my drinks in the small tray and supplied Chatime's signature purple straws. I thanked him and wished him a great evening. He reciprocated. I left happily with my drinks, placed them in an insulated bag (I keep forgetting to bring it with me into the store), and drove home. My drinks were still icy cold by the time I unpacked them at home. I had the mango green tea with coconut jelly first. I don't think that I've ever had this drink, but I love it. Mango green tea and coconut jelly give me hope that winter will soon be over. My mind wandered over to a warm location near a a sandy beach, with the sun beaming down on me. I loved this beverage. The mango was refreshing and put a smile on my face. I swear that a third of my cup had coconut jelly. It is my favourite topping. To get such a generous amount of it made my day. I had my other drink the following day. The flavour profile was the exact opposite. I love black tea and its strength is pretty good in this drink. It has milk in it by default, with gives this drink a smooth finish. I felt so relaxed drinking it. If you want the lactose-free version, go with oat milk and pay a bit more. This Chatime is awesome. Richmond Hill is so lucky to have it! It definitely makes the downtown Markham location that I frequent look shabby in comparison. I had an excellent experience and will certainly come back for more when I'm in the area again. (96)