The Alley (Scarborough Midland)

What is The Alley (Scarborough Midland)? Tucked inside Skycity Shopping Centre at F107–3260 Midland Avenue, this outpost serves as Scarborough’s primary hub for Taiwan’s famed deer-crested bubble tea brand. The light-filled interior blends sleek contemporary timber with decorative botanical accents, offering communal high-top tables alongside counter seating for casual study sessions and hangouts. Unlike cramped downtown takeout kiosks, this Agincourt location provides ample breathing room for east-end tea fans.

The Alley (Scarborough Midland) Menu & What to Order The undisputed headliner is the Deerioca Fever, anchored by tapioca pearls simmered for hours in house-made brown sugar cane syrup and topped with chilled fresh milk. For a pure tea kick, the signature Royal No. 9 Milk Tea delivers a distinct, blueberry-infused Ceylon black tea profile with a clean fruity finish. Those seeking richer, dessert-style creations can opt for the custard-topped Deerioca Puff or the Crunchy Tiramisu Milk Tea, while the fruit-focused Snow Strawberry Lulu offers real blended fruit under a silky cheese foam.

Know Before You Go Service is strictly walk-in and counter-order, with lines peaking on Friday and Saturday nights when dessert crowds fill the Midland and Finch plaza corridors. Free parking is available in the plaza lot, though spots turn over fast and can require patience during busy evening rushes. The shop runs a steady schedule daily from 12:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., making it one of the neighbourhood's most reliable late-night stops.