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#4 in Toronto
Machi Machi
Machi Machi's panna cotta milk tea is the dessert-drink hybrid that Toronto didn't know it was missing. The panna cotta slides through the straw in silky ribbons, turning what starts as a milk tea into a full-on dessert experience halfway through. Jay Chou's co-sign brought the hype, but the panna cotta keeps them coming back.
The Yonge Street Machi Machi is a destination for the panna cotta curious. The drink starts as a creamy black milk tea and finishes as something closer to flan — it's a two-act experience in a single cup. The celebrity association brings the first-timers, but the panna cotta texture wins the repeat business.
Score breakdown
- Pearl Texture: 8.2/10
- Tea Quality: 8.5/10
- Flavor Creativity: 9/10
- Overall Experience: 8.3/10
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What reviews say: Panna cotta drinks get rave reviews. The price is a recurring complaint. The Yonge Street location can feel cramped and the line moves slowly.
Google Rating: 4.2 ★ (389 reviews)
🫧 Deep cut tip: The panna cotta is the only order that justifies the price. Get the black milk tea version at 50% sugar and let the panna cotta do the heavy lifting. The cheese foam is good but not worth the premium over other shops.
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