Where to Go for Afternoon Tea in Ontario, Canada

89 Parkview Drive Stratford, Ontario, Canada

Established in 2014, The Bruce Hotel is a 25 room luxury hotel sitting on six acres of land that is by the Stratford Festival. Their afternoon tea event is hosted once a month and their experienced culinary team does a fabulous job at putting a seasonal menu together. 

The Bruce Hotel Afternoon Tea consists of savouries, scones with cream and jam as well as sweets. They offer a selection of loose leaf teas sourced from a local tea sommelier, too.

Afternoon Tea is offered once a month, typically on a Sunday. View their event calendar for upcoming dates.

297 Dundas St East Waterdown, Ontario, Canada

The building this tea house is located in was built back in the late 1880’s. Originally a saddle shop, this vintage tea house is the perfect spot to enjoy an authentic afternoon tea service.

Waterdown Afternoon Tea consists of finger sandwiches, two scones served with clotted cream and preserves and sweets. A small pot of loose leaf tea of your choice is included.

Vegan options available as well as other menu items. 

82 Montreal Street Goderich, Ontario, Canada

Situated in Canada’s prettiest town, Charnwood Villa Tea Room is a spot you can not miss in Goderich, Ontario.

The house this tea room is located in was built in 1870. To honour this, the tea room is decorated with the Victorian Era in mind. The same era afternoon tea was invented. (link to a source saying this)

In addition to a selection of tea, Charnwood Afternoon Tea consists of finger sandwiches, scones and sweets on the traditional 3 tier stand. 

1151 Victoria Street North, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Since 2019, Queen of Hearts Tea House has been providing a high quality tea experience in the Kitchener-Waterloo region. 

This tea house offers what they call The Queen’s Full Afternoon Tea Experience, but you can also order afternoon tea to-go. Their gift shop is a great place to purchase fun tea related items like books, jams, candles, scone mix and more. 

The Full Afternoon Tea features savouries, scones with scone accompaniments and sweets on a 3-tier stand. Loose leaf tea is served in real china, too.

223 Queen Street South, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Located in the heart of Streetsville in the Robinson-Bray House, The Tea Room opened its doors in 1989.

You can experience 1 of 3 afternoon tea services or order off a menu. The Tea Room Afternoon Tea features a medley of tea sandwiches, quiche tartlet, scones served with cream and preserves plus an assortment of sweets. Depending on the service you order, a garden salad or fresh fruit may also be included.

The Tea Room has a wide selection of caffeinated and caffeine-free loose leaf teas to accompany the food.

61 Metcalfe Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

This is a European style patisserie that offers wonderful dining, including afternoon tea!

The Wild Tart has a few different afternoon tea options: Classic, Signature, Savoury, Gluten Free & Vegan, as well as Children’s Afternoon Tea.

The Classic Afternoon Tea consists of a pot of tea, selection of finger sandwiches, sweet and savoury scones with herb butter, Chantilly cream and house made preserves plus a selection of cakes and pastries.

18 St Thomas Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Since 1927 Windsor Arms Hotel has offered an enchanting afternoon tea experience in Toronto, Ontario.

Their afternoon tea menu consists of savoury items such as classic egg salad sandwich, goat cheese quiche and much more. Plain and lemon cranberry scones are served with housemade preserves and clotted cream and the top tier is dressed in handcrafted pastries.

This was where I experienced afternoon tea for the first time (over 10 years ago!). It’s been so long since I’ve visited, so I’ll need to return to write a formal review one day!

900 Bay Street, Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada

Established in 2006, The Blue Willow Tea Shop is located on the waterfront at Muskoka Wharf. Traditional afternoon tea can be enjoyed in their lakeview dining room or patio. Their boutique is filled with vintage teaware, tea and British imported treats.

The Blue Willow has two tea services to pick from. Their first, Afternoon Tea, is a lighter option with a choice of one sandwich, assorted scones with cream and preserves plus Chef’s selection of sweets.

The other option, High Tea, is heartier with a selection of sandwiches and savoury bites, assorted scones with Devon cream and preserves plus Chef’s selection of sweets.

Both tea services include tea of choice, too.

45 King Street West, Brockville, Ontario, Canada

Cosies British Tearoom is the place to visit to experience an authentic British tea room. Most of the week they are just open for breakfast and lunch but they host afternoon tea on Fridays and Saturdays.

Their traditional afternoon features tea sandwiches, scones with a side of jam and clotted cream made on site, and sweets like mini cakes and cookies. Kids Afternoon Tea is an option as well.

Scones are available every day though, so you can get your cream tea fix often! 

6 Picton Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada

Prince of Wales Hotel is a historical landmark in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Experience the royal treatment and traditional afternoon tea at this vintage hotel. 

The traditional afternoon tea service includes a Chef’s selection of finger sandwiches prepared on fresh bread, signature scones made with jasmine tea infused sultana raisins and house made pastries.

The scones are accompanied by strawberry jam, crème fraîche and butter. The tea is selected from their sommelier tea chest.

You have the option to upgrade to another afternoon tea service that may also feature a selection of Canadian cheeses and sparkling wine.

256 King Street, Midland, Ontario, Canada

On the shores of Georgian Bay, RoyalTea on King is one of the few afternoon tea spots in Ontario that is open 7 days of the week. 

Their tea room is filled with antique decor and furniture. Their food is served on antique 3-tier stands and the tea is served in antique china, too.

A traditional afternoon tea service at RoyalTea on King features a seasonal selection of finger sandwiches and quiche, freshly made scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam along with a selection of sweets such as cakes and tarts. Accompanied by a pot of tea of your choice from Pluck Tea.

116 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Located just off the Speed River is a spot to enjoy afternoon tea with a scenic view. 

The Boathouse Tea Room serves each afternoon tea guest a small pot of tea along with 3 assorted tea sandwiches, 1 signature scone with fresh cream and jam, and 2 petite sweets. All beautifully presented on a 3-tiered stand garnished with fresh fruit and flowers. 

They also have a breakfast and lunch menu. 

2 Main Street South, St. George, Ontario, Canada

Abigail’s Tea House describes itself as the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Their tea house is decorated to make guests feel like they are travelling back in time to Great Britain.

To pair with a pot of Abigail’s tea, their Afternoon Tea serves savouries, signature scones with clotted cream and preserves, a selection of sweets plus fresh fruit.

They also serve light lunches.

35 Main Street North #1, Waterdown, Ontario, Canada

Established in 1999, Tea at the White House offers a traditional Afternoon Tea service featuring over 200 varieties of loose leaf teas.

They also have a shop (in-store and online) where you can purchase teaware, scones, cream and jams for home. 

White House Tea, their traditional Afternoon Tea service, consists of finger sandwiches, two English sweet scones with cream and house made jam and an assortment of sweets. A pot of tea is included, made with premium loose leaf tea.

369 Main Street, Deseronto, Ontario, Canada

The O’Connor House Tea Room is dressed with lace curtains, linen tablecloths and fine china. Their Victorian dining room is the perfect atmosphere for tea time.

Afternoon Tea at The O’Connor House includes a medley of finger sandwiches, Devonshire scones, preserves, real whipped cream, sweets and your choice from a large selection of teas.

A lunch menu is also available.

5689 Main Street, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

Named after the great-great-great-great grandmother of the current monarch Queen Elizabeth II, The Queen Charlotte Tea Room is one of the top rated spots for an authentic English tea experience.

This British-style tea room serves afternoon tea as well as heartier fare such as fish & chips. You can also indulge in their cream tea service if you prefer just a pot of tea and scones.

Next time you’re wine touring in the Niagara Region, plan for a tea break at this tea room!

21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Founded in 1914, Old Mill Toronto is a heritage building. Today this venue hosts miraculous events including afternoon tea.

You can enjoy artisan tea sandwiches, house-made signature scones and dainty French pastries served in their Terrace room overlooking the courtyard or in the original Print Room.

Guests can select one of 12 teas from their tea menu sourced from Sloane Teas to sip while indulging.

37 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto’s Omni King Edward Hotel has been sharing traditional afternoon tea with guests since the turn of the 20th century.

Their afternoon tea menu features savoury finger sandwiches, classic cream scone and buttermilk scone with clotted cream, strawberry preserves and lemon curd, and a selection of delicate pastries.

To complement the tea service they offer 24 luxury teas from Sloane Tea Company in Toronto and Tea Leaves in Vancouver.

142 Kent Street, London, Ontario, Canada

Located in downtown London, Villa Cornelia Restaurant calls a mansion built in 1892 home. 

The restaurant hosts a monthly afternoon tea service featuring a selection of savouries, housemade scones with clotted cream and preserves as well as a selection of sweets and tea.

Afternoon Tea is offered once a month, typically on a Saturday. View their event calendar for upcoming dates.

46342 Sparta Line, Sparta, Ontario, Canada

Originally built during 1838-1840 today the Sparta House is a tea room offering traditional British fare like English Roast Beef with Traditional Yorkshire Pudding or afternoon tea. 

Their afternoon tea is served on a tiered stand with a selection of delicate sandwiches, scones, and pastries.

They also offer Cream Tea which is scones, cream and preserves with a pot of tea. 

2449 Hwy 11 and Line 5, Guthrie (Oro Medonte), Ontario, Canada

Located inside a historic Victorian house, The Lovely House is home to a Bridal Boutique, Loft for intimate events and Tea House. Their main goal is to create lasting memories.

The Lovely Tea House offers a traditional afternoon tea service with fine china and all the fixings. Selection of finger sandwiches, fresh scones with the classic accompaniments (cream and jam), petite desserts and a pot of tea. Cream tea and other food options are available, too.