Marathon Cafe

Reviews

• Ahalya S.

  star star star star star 13 June 2026

  Ok....now I know this place is supposed to have THE best hong king milk tea...
  
  .....and...
  
  THE STORIES ARE TRUE!!!
  
  OMG...best HK milk tea I have had in the city. And I have had HK milk tea in Toronto, Mississauga, Scarborough & one place in Richmond Hill.
  
  It was $3 for a small milk tea which is pricy but it is so worth it!!

• Alex L.

  star star star star_border star_border 10 June 2026

  Typical HK style cafe where you actually order and pay first before you seat yourself. Apparently they claim to have won many awards for their Milk Tea. Tried it in the past and it was decent but not outstanding in my mind.
  
  Came here for lunch and ordered a Satay Beef Instant Noodles and Egg Sandwich which includes a large beverage. Surprisingly they didn't charge extra for cold drinks which similar places likely will so that's a plus. Satay was actually very good, with nice thick tasting satay flavor. Egg Sandwich was the usual but was hugely disappointed with their Ice Lemon Tea. Drink was warm with literally no ice, taste was flat and overall bitter tasting. Should have stuck to the signature milk tea afterall.
  
  Prices were above par for a quick serving cafe like this. Already not being served, the lunch combo cost $10.95+. Definitely overrated and overpriced cafe.

• Robert S.

  star star star star_border star_border 5 June 2026

  I am a regular here in Marathon. Their top seller is obviously the milk tea, which sets the heart racing with caffeine. The perfect start to the day. If it was just milk tea it would be 5 star.
  
  The food here is always a little off. So this is really a place for me to get a small breakfast or snack. If they ever improved it would be a go to place. However, it's been like this for a while so not likely. Price point is pretty decent too.
  
  It is kids friendlish. I wish I could give it a higher rating but people should come and tyy it out regardless. I can see it being a go to place for some people.

• Cecile N.

  star star star star star_border 28 May 2026

  I randomly stumbled upon this on yelp, and was craving a Hong Kong milk tea, so I made the trip to get some and it was so worth it!
  The food is just ok. We got the spaghetti bolognese, poutine with the bolognese sauce on it, and the beef brisket rice noodle.
  
  Would come back just for the milk tea, or to try the other stuff on menu.
  
  5 stars for milk tea (kind of pricey)
  3 for food

• Ann L.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 16 May 2026

  While the HK tea was fine, my 2 stars go towards the disappointing and underwhelming Bo Lo Bao (Pineapple Bun)- which tasted dry, stale, and the top was not even crispy! Horrible!! Do not recommend here.
  
  I had much better buns at other Marathon locations or other bakeries (Lucullus Bakery) in Markham.
  
  Tip: Cash or debit card only