Hamley's Tea & Coffee Co., Barrie, ON

Visited: February, 2006.  Reviewed: February, 2006.
Meal: Retail only. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: n/a. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Very friendly knowledgeable staff. I haven't enjoyed a cup of tea so much in years. Welcome to Barrie.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait! 
Reviewer: Sharon Add your review  

Visited: February, 2006.  Reviewed: February, 2006.
Meal: Take-out only. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: n/a. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Great Tea Store - great selection of loose tea and also coffee beans. Staff were very knowledgeable and helpful.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait! 
Reviewer: Gwen Add your review  

Visited: January, 2006.  Reviewed: February, 2006.
Meal: Retail only. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: --.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: n/a. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Large selection of Loose Leaf Teas all contained in beautiful stainless steel containers, great tea items to be purchased including gift ideas, and a very clean store 
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait! 
Reviewer: Robin and Sheila Barrie, Ontario Add your review 

Remember When Tea House, Brooklin, ON

Visited: January, 2007.  Reviewed: February, 2007.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I have visited many tea rooms in southern Ontario including major Hotels and Inns and have found this to be one of the best. From our first visit we were made to feel like 'old friends' and on our second several weeks later were called by our names. The luncheon soups are extraordinary as are the deserts! - And yes, while quaint, this Tearoom is very male friendly. While visiting you can browse and admire or purchase original artwork, collectables, antiques and gifts. Visit once and you are sure to want to return and introduce this 'find' to your friends.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Don & Francine Add your review 

Zencha Tea Bar, Collingwood, ON

Visited: September, 2005.  Reviewed: January, 2006.
Meal: No meal, just a cuppa. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Good.
Comments: I ive in Montreal now - and look forward to visiting friends in Collingwood so that I can return to this lovely little place and enjoy the tea and atmosphere again! It was an entirely pleasant experience. There were so many teas to choose from, the owner was knowledgable and quite patiently explained many of our questions about the different options. He made us feel as if we were guests in his home! A friend of mine also had a little dessert which he said was excellent! I wish Zench the best of luck and hope they succeed in Collinwood for many many years.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Kate Add your review  

Visited: January, 2005.  Reviewed: January, 2005.
Meal: No meal, just a cuppa. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: n/a. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Good.
Comments: I visited the zencha shortly after they opened and was very happy with what I found. Harry, the owner, is very knowledgeable about tea and a good conversationalist. Uta, his wife and partner, is only there on weekends and is a true delight. I usually sit at the bar for a relaxing pot and stimulating conversation. In the short time it has been open, zencha has already become a welcome part of the community. I recommend it to all my friends.
Reviewer: Chris Add your review

The Princely Pear Tea Room and Guest House, Cookstown, ON

Visited: June, 2005.  Reviewed: January, 2006.
Meal: Red Hatter event. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: It was a great afternoon, the food was all pre-arranged for our group The Kempenfelt Kuties Barrie,Ontario which was excellent, and we are planning on going back real soon
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait! 
Reviewer: Kempenfelt Kuties Red Hats, Barrie, Ontario Add your review  

Taylor's Tea Room & Takeaway, Dundas, ON

Visited: May, 2005.  Reviewed: June, 2005.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Lovely and quaint, exactly as a tea room should be! Excellent service, wonderful food and delightful ambiance! We will be back as soon as we are able to venture that way! Only next time I will definitely have dessert! I would highly recommend it, as their menu has something for everyone's taste! 
Would you go back? Hope so, but we don't live nearby.
Reviewer: Donna Gill-Purdy, Orangeville Add your review

Tintagels Tea Room & More, Erin, ON

Visited: December, 2005.  Reviewed: December, 2005.
Meal: Cream tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: My Husband and I have made a hobby of visiting different tea rooms across southern Ontario. We found Tintagels one day through an internet listing and had never visited the town of Erin before. It was a beautiful day for a trip so off we went. The drive and town were both lovely but the tea room is what truly made the trip! The place itself is absolutely beautiful with an eclectic mix of Victorian and country accents. The service was wonderful and comforting! The women that served us were exceedingly friendly and helpful without being intrusive. We never felt rushed or harried. The tea was delicious (we have tried a few kinds from there now with great results). The food was nothing short of FANTASTIC!!!! We have been there numerous times since the first, always bringing one or two newbie’s (to the tea room experience) with us, and every time we always lament having to leave. Keep in mind that we are willing to drive an hour up and an hour back from this town at least every two weeks JUST for Tintagels! This should tell you just how yummy and fun it is! Our friends end up talking about the experience for days. The tea is good quality, the food is home cooked and truly wonderful. We HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone looking for an afternoon of cozy conversation in an enriching environment. Truly a gem of a tea room!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Brandy & Geoff Add your review

Montgomery's Inn, Etobicoke, ON

Visited: December, 2005.  Reviewed: December, 2005.
Meal: Cream tea. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good.  Food: Fair. Service: Good.  Appearance: Fair.
Comments: My Husband and I have made a hobby of visiting different tea rooms across southern Ontario. We decided to try the Montgomery’s Inn Afternoon Tea for a change from the Victorian period flare that we love so much. It is truly a country setting complete with costumes and a HUGE hearth (fireplace) where a warm fire was going when we arrived. The place is fairly sparsely adorned but cozy with a homey feel. The folks serving us were sincere and friendly without being intrusive. The place is very period (pilgrim costumes and food made old world style). The tea was good “normal” tea and the apple cider was ok. The food, a plate consisting of one shortbread cookie and a very tangy square with raisins and dates, was not great but not bad. However, for the price of $4 for afternoon tea you really can’t go wrong. I would recommend this place as an inexpensive but cozy warm place to get together with a group of friends for an afternoon of stories by the fire.
Would you go back? Maybe.
Reviewer: Brandy & Geoff Add your review

The Victorian Garden Tea Room, Etobicoke, ON

Under new ownership as of April, 2006.

Visited: December, 2005.  Reviewed: December, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: My husband and I love exploring different tea rooms in the southern Ontario region. We tried the Victorian Garden Tea Room today for the first time and were not disappointed!!! It was our mother's first time visiting a Tea Room as well as having Afternoon Tea so it was a very special occasion. SHE ADORED IT!!! The atmosphere was very lovely and genteel, with so many  things to look at and dream of being in a different time. We were served tea in traditional Victorian style (We had the Afternoon Tea) on fine English China, the presentation was fabulous. The food was fantastic! The scone was delectable as were the fresh sandwiches and pastries. The tea was absolutely perfect. Toni (I believe is the owner’s name) was extremely knowledgeable about each tea she carries (knows the intricate nuances of steeping time and so on) and even knew what cup and saucer would suit each person the best!!! The rest of the women working there were also wonderful and attentive without being intrusive. Even the music was well chosen, both for the season and atmosphere, not to mention at the right volume to still  continue conversation with your party. We will definitely be returning to this location and telling everyone we know about it as well!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Brandy & Geoff Add your review  

Visited: July, 2005.  Reviewed: August, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I was excited to finally go to this tea room. My mother and I had tea for two. Our food was delicious we both added the carrot ginger soup to our meal. I had hoped they would have offered just plain scones but they didn't. The flavour that day was apple cranberry and they were awesome so it made up for it. The decor was very pleasant and the staff was wonderful. 
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Nancy Add your review  

Visited: May, 2005.  Reviewed: June, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I have taken several friends to this tearoom on several occasions and all have enjoyed it. The food is always fresh and beautifully presented and the staff is friendly. No-one rushes you. I would recommend it to anyone and I know all my friends intend to return again.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Linda Add your review   

Visited: December, 2003.  Reviewed: January, 2004.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Good. Service: Good.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Lovely atmosphere. Garden murals on the walls, very light and airy, cheerful room décor. The front of the shop sells all sorts of tea accessories and gifts. The back part is done up as a charming tea room. The Victorian tea includes a warm baked scone, sandwiches and pastries. There are many varieties of tea, all loose-leaf. Tea is served in beautiful tea cups and pots. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly. I recommend this a visit to this shop!
Reviewer: Lara W. Add your review

Suttons of London Tea Room and Café, Hamilton, ON

Visited: October, 2004.  Reviewed: January, 2005.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Good. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I am a Brit and I was visiting relatives in Hamilton, they thought it would be funny to take me to an English style tea room in Canada .It turned out to be a great friendly place, with a nice choice of teas and some nice food choices. The tea was served in china cups which was something you do not get in the UK all that often anymore.
Reviewer: john Add your review 

Vintage Garden Tea Room, Hamilton, ON

Visited: March, 2005.  Reviewed: March, 2005.
Meal: Cream tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I have visited this tea room several times in the past two months. Each time the tea and scones were delicious. Service is friendly, readily available but not the least intrusive. The tables are well spaced and a good size. The atmosphere is very homey and relaxed so that you feel you are visiting with your friend in your own home. 
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Jane  Add your review 

Twenty Valley Tea House, Jordan, ON

Visited: February, 2008.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Such a beautiful and inviting place. The service is exceptional, the ladies make you feel very welcome. The tiered afternoon tea sandwiches, scones and assortment of sweets is truly scrumptious. I like to go on my own for a break from my work day and have a great time chatting to the lovely ladies or other customers.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: heather T. 3/08   Add your review 

Annabelle's Tea Room and Gifts, Kingsville, ON

Visited: February, 2008.  Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I love Annabelle's. The decorations are beautiful, the tea is wonderful and spending an hour in the gift shop browsing is always delightful. I've been there on 3 occasions and hope to go back many more. My lady friends all love it too. The scones and devon cream are the best!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Linda 3/08   Add your review 

The Doctor's House, Kleinburg, ON

Visited: September, 2000
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Good.  Appearance: Good.
Comments: Wonderful location, in the heart of the Kleinburg village. Sit near the windows for a great view of the grounds and chapel (weddings occurring all the time). Food was great and I will highly recommend it to anyone looking for an enjoyable afternoon. Visit the Kleinburg village and stop for afternoon tea.
Reviewer: sroe@idirect.ca   Add your review

The Opera House Tea Room, Lynden, ON

Visited: January, 2008.  Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Good.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Enjoyed the wonderful experience, I cannot wait until Spring/Summer to enjoy the grounds. I had heard about The Opera House Tea Room for many years and now I am glad I found it and will continue to enjoy it for the years to come.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: sweptaway 1/08   Add your review

The Miller's Oven, Manotick, ON

Visited: September, 2007.  Meal: Non-tea meal. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot. 
Tea: Good.  Food: Good.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Miller's Oven is a non-profit 'tea room' run by volunteer's with profit going to charity. The concept of volunteer's, mostly 12 years of age with a supervisor was remarkable. The environment was magnificant, service outstanding an the quality of food excellent. My family and I, total of 6 accidently stumbled upon it visiting the Manotick area Sunday for breakfast. I was offered a selection of specialty teas, but due to my ignorance of flavor I choose the simple 'orange pekeo' to meet my needs. The breakfast special was a mere $4. (all inclusive). The protions were satisfactory for what we paid. In addition we experimented the homemade scons (magnificant) and the lemon merignue & bumbleberry pie (mouth watering) which left us wanting for more. Kudo's to the concept of Miller's Over and if you take the time to understand the outcome you will be truly satisfied.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: truly blessed to have experienced 6/08   Add your review  

Visited: May, 2008.  Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot. 
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Poor.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Fair.
Comments: The food was poorly presented. My Western sandwich was undercooked but the quiche was almost burnt and their homemade pies had fillings that came from a bucket. Sorry, not what I expected when it says 'homemade desserts'.
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: Unsatisfied 5/08   Add your review  

Visited: November, 2006.  Reviewed: November, 2006.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot. 
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I ordered carrot soup and an egg sandwich. Both were excellent. I had lemon pie and it was mouthwatering. prices were reasonable and the people friendly
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: christine Welsh-Wassef   Add your review

The Old Curiosity Teashop, Markham, ONT

Visited: June, 2006. Reviewed: August, 2006.
Meal: Afternoon tea.  Type of tea: Loose leaf.  Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: My sister & I love to visit different tea rooms in Southern Ontario and chose this one on our return from a two day trip to Markham. We love the room and the gift shop. As we were hungry, we also ordered lunch & it was difficult to choose as everything sounded delicious. I can't remember exactly what we had but I do remember that it was extremely tasty ... it was a while ago! I had an Earl Grey cream tea and the server took time to explain to me what it was ... it was lovely ... so lovely that I bought some to take home with me. I still buy it if I can find it closer to home. We both thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and would certainly go back again!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Betty Buchanan  Add your review  

Visited: June, 2006. Reviewed: August, 2006.
Meal: Afternoon tea.  Type of tea: Loose leaf.  Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good.  Food: Fair.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: We found the ambiance quiet and inviting, however the Afternoon Tea was quite a disapointment,  particularly the desserts. I discovered that almost nothing was homemade, and I was shocked to see that they actually serve President's Choice cookies. The sandwiches were rather bland and boring, and an overwhelming use of parsley seemed to be trying to "fill in" empty space on the plates. We were a party of 6, however all of the sandwiches were piled onto 1 large plate placed in the middle, and it was a pain to keep passing it around. $39.95 for 2 people? I don't think its worth it.
Would you go back? Maybe.
Reviewer: J. Cooper  Add your review  

Visited: Before 2003. Reviewed: April, 2005.
Meal: Cream tea.  Type of tea: Loose leaf.  Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Fair.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Having visited this establishment numerous times I can say that the best feature of this tea room is the wonderful service provided by the costumed waitresses/waiters and the fact that tea is served in china cups and saucers. The selection of teas is amazing and most of the meals are quite good. The scones though are a disappointment as they are quite heavy and lack flavour. I, like another writer here, was disappointed once to discover after having made a reservation for "afternoon tea" (I naivly thought would consist of little sandwiches, scones, cakes...the usual) that I had merely reserved seats and that I should have reserved a "full afternoon tea" and was therefore denied this pleasure on that occasion. All said and done though I do go back for the delicious teas (of which I have yet many to try) and the quite, unhurried comfort of the place.
Would you go back? Hope so, but we don't live nearby.
Reviewer: G. Humphreys  Add your review  

The Old Curiosity Teashop, Markham, ONT
Visited: October, 2004. Reviewed: November, 2004.
Meal: Afternoon tea.  Type of tea: Loose leaf.  Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Good.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Good.
Comments: My friends and I really enjoyed taking afternoon tea at The Old Curiosity Teashop, but I have to agree with the person who posted in May of 2000. Upon arriving at the tea room there were a few tense moments when we tried to order "afternoon tea for two" only to find out that you have to call and reserve this menu item 24 hours in advance. Lucky for us they did have some prepared (for a later reservation) so they were able to make more and still accommodate us. Having never been to The Old Curiosity before, we were not aware of this policy. I understand that everything is made fresh that day, so they need to know how many people are coming in to order this menu item, but there should be some sort of warning or advertising of this policy. It would have been quite disappointing had we gone all the way to Markham (we were coming from Aurora and Ajax) only to be let down. On the plus side, the staff were very knowledgeable, the tea selection amazing, and the room was quaint and charming. It would have been perfect if they chose to serve all homemade cookies and not a mix of homemade and store bought (they use those President's Choice cookies that come in a tin at Christmas). A very charming place to take tea with many little shops in Old Markham.
Reviewer: K. De Filippis  Add your review   

The Old Curiosity Teashop, Markham, ONT
Visited: September, 2002
Meal: Private party.  Type of tea served: Loose.  Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This is an excellent place to enjoy tea. They have friendly staff to wait on your every want. The rooms were decorated very nicely. Perhaps more importantly during these hot summer months, the rooms were kept at a very cool and comfortable climate to ensure better drinking of that delicious cup of hot tea. (The selection is quite remarkable.) In short, please take my advice and make this a tearoom you visit. I am sure you won't be disappointed. Our party has already made reservations again for December. 
Reviewer: L Robertson  Add your review  

The Old Curiosity Teashop, Markham, ONT
Visited: May, 2002
Meal: Afternoon tea.  Type of tea served: Loose.  Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful pot of tea with delicious preserves and clotted cream. A nice touch was a few high quality chocolate cookies on the side. The service was knowledgeable and friendly. The atmosphere was quiet, clean and comfortable. We will return. Often.
Reviewer: Elsie Heggie, Toronto  Add your review  

The Old Curiosity Teashop, Markham, ONT
Visited: April, 2000
Meal: Afternoon tea.  Type of tea served: Loose.  Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Beautiful room, excellent service and heavenly food. We were a party of six and they seated us immediately. There was lovely music being played. The atmosphere was perfect. It was the afternoon tea of my dreams. Don't miss out on this one! 
Reviewer: Barrel Bartlett  Add your review  

The Old Curiosity Teashop, Markham, ONT
Visited: April, 2000
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: After a rather exhausting day, this tea shop was exactly what my girlfriends and I had been looking for. Wonderful afternoon tea in a clean, quiet atmosphere. The staff were attentive without hovering over us and were very knowledgeable about the tea they were serving. Since we don't live in the area we have been trying to think of reasons to travel back to Markham. Going back to this tea shop seems to be reason enough and we are currently planning to make the trip.
Reviewer: D Mooij  Add your review  

The Old Curiosity Teashop, Markham, ONT
Visited: May, 2000
Tea: -- .  Food: -- .  Service: -- .  Appearance: -- .
Comments: As an afternoon tea lover I have found your site to be an invaluable guide to tea rooms in Ontario. I have not had the pleasure of taking afternoon tea at The Old Curiosity Tea Shop because when I called to make reservations, on an ordinary Sunday, I was informed "we don't have enough." Apparently "not having enough" meant the tea room had not adequately planned its service for the day. I'm stunned by this revelation; it's tantamount to being told by a restaurant that it cannot accept your reservation because there is insufficient food. I would appreciate this review being posted on your site as a caution to others who would like to visit this tea shop.
Reviewer: Eileen R.  Add your review  

The Old Curiosity Teashop, Markham, ONT
Visited: December, 1999
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: My husband and I have been to a lot of teashops around the world, and by far the Old Curiosity Teashop, in Markham, Ontario, is the best one out there. The staff are in gorgeous periodic costume, the food was excellent and the teas (they have over 42 different types) were exquisite. They also serve their tea in Royal Doulton china which made it even more exciting. An experience not to miss. Thank you Old Curiosity Teashop for a great time. We'll be back!
Reviewer: Mildrid White  Add your review 

Hollyhock Tea Room & Gift Shop, Meaford, ON

Visited: October, 2004.  Reviewed: October, 2004.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Hollyhock Tea Room & Gift Shop was a wonderful find for us! My husband and I were touring Meaford, Ontario, during a late October afternoon. During our walk along the great Georgian Bay Harbor, we spotted a delightful Hollyhock Tea Room sign. Serving afternoon tea with homemade scones, whipped cream, and strawberry preserves. A variety of homemade pies served in generous portion sizes. Healthy full menu selections include assortments of soups, salads, sandwiches made with fresh, pure and high quality ingredients. 
Reviewer: The TeaLight Guild Add your review

Patti Page's Tea Shop, Meaford, ON

Visited: August, 2005.  Reviewed: February, 2006.
Meal: Supper. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: We had a wonderful early dinner served before the theatre on a beautiful summer evening. This was a brilliant idea. Left our car at the restaurant car park and enjoyed gentle stroll to the theatre. Wonderful food, relaxed atmosphere and excellent friendly service.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Dianna Add your review  

Visited: September, 2004.  Reviewed: February, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I was visiting Meaford in September and have heard rave reviews about the this tea shoppe so I dropped in. It is in a lovely old church and the food was wonderful - all homemade and fresh. There was a large variety of choices on the menu, all of which were healthy.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Abby Add your review  

The Tea Room at Robinson Bray House, Mississauga, ON

Visited: May, 2008.  Meal: Theme tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I took my mother and mother in-law to the Tea House @ Robinson Bray House for Mothers Day, and was not disappointed in anyway. The tea, food, service and the Ambience was just perfect. Although it is a small place, and reservations are suggested, you will not be disappointed. My mother in-law is from England and is very english at heart, and she said that it was just like back home.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: traceym.fry 5/08 Add your review  

Visited: May, 2005.  Reviewed: May, 2005.
Meal: Theme tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Myself and 9 of my girlfriends attended the Christmas Afternoon Tea for the 4th year in a row. We make this an annual event as we all love it so much. This is a special event with hot cranberry cider, salad, traditional afternoon tea sandwiches, fresh scones with cream and preserves and various squares for dessert; and of course a wide selection of teas. The Tea Room has a special "tea of the month", with excellent selections each month. Service was great and the food was wonderful; very fresh and nicely presented. We have attended this tea room many times over the years and really enjoy it. This tea room is even better now that it is under new ownership and management. I highly recommend it!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Sharon Add your review  

Visited: May, 2005.  Reviewed: May, 2005.
Meal: Special event. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Last weekend was my 16th Mother's Day Tea at the Tea Room in the Robinson Bray House. It was wonderful, as usual. The ladies, Marg and Bernie work very hard to make sure that everyone enjoys their Afternoon tea. The food was delicious, and the service was excellent. As, usual the Tea Room was full with Mom's and their families. It is a special place for us to enjoy a pleasant afternoon. The ladies are very busy during this weekend, but as a regular, I know that when I make my next visit, they will have more time to visit with me. I love this tea room, and appreciate the work that these ladies put into presenting such a lovely event.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Wendie H. Add your review  

Visited: May, 2005.  Reviewed: May, 2005.
Meal: Special event. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: In rebuttal to a recent review of the Tea Room in the Robinson Bray House. I have been going to the Tea Room for Mother's Day Tea for years. I've always enjoyed the food and the service. I actually, remember this young lady, as our table was right beside hers. I remember how unreasonable and rude she was to the servers at the Tea Room. She arrived late, I remember that because the ladies brought in a table for her from the porch. She didn't like the table and she didn't like where it was placed. She complained incessantly, disturbing all of us around her, and making us feel uncomfortable. I asked one of the servers what was going on and was told that she had actually booked for the first seating, and they were trying to fit her in. The server apologized to me for the inconvenience. Hence, there was no table for her, and yes, because of her, the room was crowded. I have always been treated with the utmost respect at my favourite Tea Room, and will always return. 
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Marie Shikitani Add your review  

Visited: April, 2005.  Reviewed: May, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Poor.  Appearance: Good.
Comments: It was our first visit there and we had a reservation for 4 people at 2:00 p.m. We saw "our" table and asked if we could have another one which was fine. After our tea was served, we were asked to move to another table to make room for seniors with walkers. We moved ourselves back to the original table with all our dishes ourselves. After we sat down, another waitress came in and told us we needed to move to yet a third table!!! We did so graciously yet noted later that no walkers were needed, therefore we could have stayed. The sandwiches were stale on the outside as they had been made in the morning. The scones, jams and desserts were incredibly good, as was the tea and an excellent selection. One of the waitresses was extremely friendly and helpful, however, ours was rather surly. I will give this establishment another chance as it may have been an off day. For the confusion of the tables and the interruption of our visit, we thought that they would have given us a discount or better yet, a coupon to entice us to go back.
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Would you go back? Maybe.
Reviewer: lockenest Add your review  

Visited: Before 2003.  Reviewed: April, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Poor.  Food: Fair. Service: Poor.  Appearance: Poor.
Comments: We attended afternoon tea for Mother's Day and what a disappointment! The service was absolutely dreadful. After booking our reservation, for a busy afternoon tea, a month in advance and giving a credit card to hold our reservation - we arrived to find out they had no reservation for my mother and I. This was our first sign in the 'lack of service' - and should have known better to stay. Especially since the tables were so close together that you could hardly move in between them. You felt you were in the conversation in the tables all around you because they were so close. With all the people crammed in for 'Mother's Day' it was a disgrace. I traveled an hour away to take my mom to tea, which I have done for years as a Mother's day traditon, and this was the first big disappointment ever. The manager was initially gracious enough to set up a table for us as I really didn't want to go anywhere else, since it was Mother's Day and was treating my mom. So, we made the best of it. We asked for a better table as we were being bumped by everyone walking by, because they set up a table in the middle of the server path. The service we received after our request was dreadful. They literally threw things down at us. And my mom received lukewarm tea. She requested her tea to be warmed up. We were approached by the manager and told off in front of everyone - and made it clear that we were a 'burden' to the staff. Feeling humiliated, we left a few dollars to pay for the half cup of lukewarm tea that we drank and left. I would absolutely not recommend attending this tea room, and will never return. We will find other tea rooms to attend.
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: Zalia Add your review  

Visited: January, 2004.  Reviewed: June, 2004.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I discovered this tea room over eight years ago and it remains my favourite. I often take my mother or my aunt there for lunch, and its always been a wonderful meal with great service and a delightful atmosphere. I even had my mother's 75th birthday lunch there. I often take business meetings there for a special lunch break as well. The ladies at the tea room go out of their way to ensure that you and your guests are comfortable, that the meals are tasteful and always beautifully presented. I often go by myself just to relax and enjoy a quiet break in my day. I enjoy the tea room so much that I give out gift certificates to others so that they can experience the tea room. I highly recommend it.
Reviewer: Lynn Skilling Add your review  

Visited: April, 2004.  Reviewed: May, 2004.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: As always, the tea room has been a wonderful place to sit, relax, and enjoy. The ladies that run the tea room, Bernie and Marg, always have a smile for their visiting patrons. Whether or not you are a new or return visitor, the experience is always great. The food has always been worth returning for. Great selection. A place to go with your friends and hang out. You get a wide variety of visitors to the tea room and that makes the atmosphere very sociable. Drop by and experience the tea room for yourself. Really, you won't be disappointed. I have recommended the tea room to many people who have returned because of the food, hospitality, and the whole relaxed atmosphere.
Reviewer: Cathy Lee and Clare Add your review

Visited: May, 2004.  Reviewed: May, 2004.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Good.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I once again visited this tearoom in May 2004. I am a regular patron and each time I go I am not disappointed. The food is always good and the tea is wonderful. They only serve loose tea and there are several varieties on the menu. The servers are always friendly and cheerful even when it is busy. It is a very cosy setting, and a place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Don't ever change. I love it.
Reviewer: glob.com Add your review  

Visited: March, 2004.  Reviewed: May, 2004.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Unlike the other customers who reviewed the The Tea Room at Robinson Bray House I have had nothing but wonderful times there. I have visited this tea room many times with girlfriends, my husband, my children, and many of my family. I have even held private functions there because I found the food, the staff, the tea, and the atmosphere to be nothing short of lovely. I use the word lovely because that is how I feel a tea room should be. I have never felt rushed, and when the time permitted the owners came and had a chat with us even when it was apparent they were very busy. This tea room is always busy, which to me says something, people like this place. They feel as if they are at home, and isn't that what having a good cup of tea is all about? I can assure you that for every negative review of this tea room there are hundreds of positives. I will go many times to this tea room and I hope it will be around for many years.
Reviewer: Marie Shikatani Add your review  

Visited: January, 2004.  Reviewed: March, 2004.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Fair.  Food: Fair. Service: Poor.  Appearance: Fair.
Comments: We were highly disappointed with this tea room. The atmosphere was rushed by unfriendly service people. The room is uninviting and extremely small. The meal was adequate ~ nothing special. The tea was fair. Had one thing been outstanding, either tea, meal, room, service, I would have given this room a higher rating. You are better off at at the local Second Cup.
Reviewer: Clark Add your review  

Visited: December, 2003.  Reviewed: January, 2004.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good.  Food: Good. Service: Fair.  Appearance: Good.
Comments: This tea room is located within a building that holds several other shops, including an antiques shop and a fudge shop. It is located in a beautiful, historic part of town. When entering, I had high hopes that this would be a wonderful tea room done up in full Victorian theme. I was disappointed that it seemed quite plain, with little to no décor. It seemed like a bunch of tables placed in someone's living room. Tables had no tablecloths, and this was clearly a no-frills type tea room. They had a nice selection of teas, served in plain white teapots and cups. The afternoon tea included a warm baked scone served with Devonshire cream and strawberry preserves on a three-tiered plate. Sandwiches included fresh cucumber, egg salad, and salmon, as well as a variety of sweets. Service was rushed. Pleasant experience, especially as a shopping break. 
Reviewer: Lara W. Add your review  

Naturally Country Gift Shop & Tea Room, Mount Hope, ONT

Visited: January, 2008.  Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: What a lovely place to excape to. Out in the country - such a lovely drive too! The homemade soups are always exceptional and the savory scones. The desserts - yummy! And such a choice as well. The quaint gift shop and for the antique lovers such a great place to visit and spend time on your own or with friends.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: heather  3/08 Add your review

Visited: October, 2007.  Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The homemade soups are exqusite served with a savory scone and crackers. Salad fresh and very tasty. The tea delicious and the desserts scrumptious. Rustic in appearance, but a wonderful place to escape to. The shopping is great too! 
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Heather T. 10/7 Add your review 

The New Dundee Emporium Restaurant, Tea Room, and Gift Shop, New Dundee, ONT

Visited: January, 2008.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Food was fresh and tasty. It was presented well on a three tier dish. The service was prompt and freindly.