I first went to Chatime late summer/early fall when it was brand new and not fully set up yet. It was a sweltering day and unbearably warm inside. Frankly, it didn't look all that impressive.
The bubble tea definitely changed my mind though! I love their selection of flavours--good old classics along with more interesting varieties we don't normally get in Toronto tea shops. (I'm tired of endless lists of fruity bubble teas where you really don't taste the tea!) I like that you can really customise your drink; I often opt for less sugar and less ice. I've since been back several times, and their finished interior is quite nice as well. You would never know it was once in the unfinished state I saw it in. This is definitely one of the best bubble tea places downtown, in my opinion.