Royal Tea House

328 Centre St S #123, Calgary, AB T2G 2B8, Canada
+1 587-351-9811
$$$ Bubble tea store , Cafe
(265 Reviews)

Royal Tea House is a bubble tea café tucked inside Dragon City Mall along Centre Street in Calgary’s Chinatown. It serves as a quieter spot where shoppers and locals can pause for a refreshing break amid the bustle. The atmosphere is calm compared to other food stalls nearby, making it suitable for a casual meetup or a low-key moment to unwind.

The menu leans heavily into bubble tea classics with a few unique twists, including options like cheese-topped matcha drinks, brown sugar pearl milk teas, and fruit-forward offerings like mango sago in coconut milk and fresh strawberry milk. The ability to customize sugar levels and ice means visitors can tailor their drinks to personal preference, which is a thoughtful feature appreciated by those sensitive to sweetness.

Service at Royal Tea House can be on the slower side, especially on busy weekend afternoons, likely due to a smaller team managing a large menu. If you’re short on time, a weekday visit might offer a smoother experience. The seating policy requires ordering before sitting, and outside drinks are not permitted, which keeps the environment orderly though slightly formal for a mall café.

The café also offers a modest selection of snacks such as egg waffles, though some find them on the sweeter end. Beyond drinks, what stands out is the local community aspect—on certain days, especially in the evenings, the adjoining karaoke setup sees Chinese elders gathering for singing and dancing, adding a cultural warmth to the space.

Best time to visit: A quieter weekday afternoon when staff can accommodate orders more promptly. Best for: bubble tea enthusiasts looking for a broad range of flavors with customization, and anyone who appreciates a more relaxed café break during shopping.

Highlights
Has great tea selection
Accessibility
Has wheelchair accessible entrance
Has wheelchair accessible parking lot

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Tuesday

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Wednesday

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Thursday

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Friday

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Saturday

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Sunday

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

265 Reviews
Sahithyan Rajendran

22 Dec 2025

If you're looking for the perfect bubble hot tea experience, this place is a must-visit! The tea is made with fresh, high-quality ingredients, giving every sip a rich flavor and comforting aroma. There’s a wide variety of choices, from classic blends to unique house-made creations, ensuring there’s something for everyone. What makes this place even more special is the warm and homely atmosphere, lovingly run by an elder couple who put their heart into every cup. Their kindness and passion for tea shine through, making you feel like a cherished guest in their home. If you appreciate well-brewed, aromatic, and flavorful tea with a personal touch, this is a must-try!

CY Siu

21 Dec 2025

3.5 average spot. Cantonese based spot inside the mall. A good amount of drink options . Ordering the bubble waffle, you'll need to wait a bit as it's made to order. The drinks are well tasting but can be a tad too sweet. Heavily enforced no outside drinks allowed and also must order before sitting down. It's a good hit the spot place.

Crystal Cheung

20 Dec 2025

Really love their Mango Sago! And their fruit teas are all pretty good too! I really like how Bubble tea places can adjust the sugar level now. I personally don't like things that are too sweet and this feature is the best! All the drinks are made perfectly and very delicious! I would come back to try their other drinks. One thing I did get their egg waffles, personally it was too sweet for me.

haru

05 Dec 2025

I absolutely love this boba store, it's located in Dragon City Mall. It's one of the many gems in chinatown and I believe it's family owned too. They have a karaoke setup where I saw many Chinese elderly gathering singing and dancing. Such a heartwarming sight. I got their House Milk Tea w/ less ice and 30% sugar. I have no complaints about my drink whatsoever, the black tea flavour shined and the sweetness level was just right. It didn't feel diluted at all, which is my problem with a lot of other shops where their milk teas taste like watered down milk and barely has any tea flavour. I got my drink with grass jelly which was so soft and silky. Although the tapioca here is a little bit soft and bland, it didn't bother me that much. Their egg waffles are also delicious! Mine was crispy on the edges and soft on the inside. Perfect amount of chew and even when it cooled down, I still enjoyed it. Can't wait to revisit whenever I'm in the area :)

Erika Goaldway

19 Nov 2025

Bubble tea store inside of Dragon city mall. It is quieter compare to other stores inside of the mall, good spot to take a rest while you shop. Operation is pretty slow though, I went Sat afternoon but only one person working at the store. Menu is big and pricing is not too bad.

Kelly Wu

23 Oct 2025

The cups are so cute and so reliable! Drinks are decent. Wait times are a bit long. Service is friendly and attentive! Lots of seating for a bbt place, and very clean! You actually get quite a bit for the drink and the taste is alright. I had the Royal Milk Tea and would have liked a bit more flavour. The price of the super fresh fruit one is a bit too much. Not a super large drink and just a lot of fruit in it. Not worth $8, but was tasty. The work for hot and cold drinks! I see them being very reusable so if they ever want to implement a “reuse discount”, that would be so environmentally friendly and great!

Wilasinee Thongchalerm

18 Oct 2025

Yummy! The bubble teas here are fantastic, especially when enjoyed with friends. The place gets busy on weekends with lots of customers, but it's worth the wait. And don't forget to try the waffles—they're a must!

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