from architecture
to bubble tea
ever wonder what happens when someone with an architect's eye and a serious bubble tea obsession decides to open a shop?
you get vitaminboba.
“bubble tea has this magic ability to turn my whole day around. it’s like a little cup of joy, and i wanted to build a place where i could share that exact feeling with everyone who walks through the door”
meet our founder, the architect of boba
our story starts with sue nguyen. for six years, sue immersed herself in the world of architecture and interior design studies, falling in love with the balance, structure, and beauty of thoughtful design.
she loved creating beautiful, functional spaces. but she also really loved bubble tea.
like, really loved it.
for sue, bubble tea was more than just a drink; it was a mood-booster in a cup, a guaranteed dose of happiness. she had a vision: what if she could combine her two passions? what if she could use her architectural eye to design not just a beautiful space, but a beautiful drink? a place where aesthetics and flavour collide.
the plot twist we didn't see coming
sue’s journey began by investing her life savings to buy a franchise from a major taiwanese bubble tea empire. it seemed like the perfect first step. instead, it was a disaster. she was scammed by the master franchisor, losing every penny and three years of franchise fees.
ouch.
and so, vitaminboba was born- a brand built from scratch, right here in canada.
we’re here to prove that world-class innovation doesn’t need a passport. in a market dominated by overseas giants, we’re setting our own standards. we design creative, instagram-worthy drinks that taste even better than they look. we’ve built an immersive destination with over 1,000 pieces of boba-themed merch.
vitaminboba isn’t just another bubble tea shop. it’s sue’s vision brought to life. it's a comeback story. it’s a space designed to make you happy.
come on in. experience it for yourself.
building our own empire, brick by brick
(and boba by boba)
a setback that devastating would have made most people walk away. for sue, it lit a fire.
she realized the canadian market didn't need another imported franchise. it needed something new. something homegrown. something better.
the story continues: building the dream team
but the story didn't stop with just one location. a year into the journey, sue joined forces with two partners to help expand the vitaminboba vision. meet the people who complete our trio:
adam, the leader
adam is the operational powerhouse behind our growth. with over two decades of management experience, including his time as a commissioned officer in the canadian armed forces, he’s the one who builds the systems that ensure every drink is perfect and every customer leaves smiling. driven by a passion for community, adam thrives on creating exceptional experiences and strong relationships. when he’s not streamlining operations, you can find him on the basketball court, keeping that team spirit alive.
kay, the creative strategist
as sue’s sister, kay brings a unique blend of tech-savvy and creative flair to the team. by day, she’s a software engineering manager, but her entrepreneurial spirit (and past life running a graphic design business) shines through in her passion for artisan everything. she’s committed to channeling her love for craftsmanship into creating drinks that are experiences in a cup. when she's not working, she's finding joy in simple things: hiking, biking, or hanging with her two cats, cookie and noodle.