The Alley is a Taiwanese bubble tea shop located at 985 Hornby Street in downtown Vancouver. Best known for its signature Brown Sugar Deerioca drinks, it crafts chewy tapioca pearls (called “Deerioca”) in-house by slow‑cooking them in a brown sugar “lava” syrup. The drink menu spans brown sugar creamer teas, matcha, fruit teas, Snow Velvet series, and crunchy milk‑tea blends. With visually arresting presentation and customizable milk and sweetness levels, it’s a go‑to for both quality and Instagrammers. Great for a sweet treat on the go.