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The Winter Afternoon Tea at Victoria Cafe - Victoria Cafe - Afternoon Tea, Toronto, ON

Victoria Cafe - Afternoon Tea

4.5
4.5
104 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Afternoon Tea

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Fancy
  • Good for special occasions
Since the turn of the 20th century, afternoon tea has been a tradition at the King Edward Hotel. Throughout the
history and evolution of afternoon tea, our service has remained one of the paramount tea experiences Toronto has to offer. As with anything we do, when embracing the future of our tea, we do so with respect to the history and tradition that has made us synonymous with Tea in Toronto.

We invite you to step through our doors, pass into a world where old world luxuries become revived, and experience
the personality and charm our hotel has to offer. Chef Daniel Schick and his innovative team constantly push the
boundaries of sweet and savory in whimsical and playful manners to truly create a royal experience.

In an effort to sate even the most experienced tea palates, The Omni King Edward Hotel is proud to offer a
meticulously curated selection of premium teas from two Canadian companies: Sloane Tea Company from Toronto
and Tea Leaves based out of Vancouver.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea
  • Hours of operation
    Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 12:30 pm–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (416) 863-4125
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Daniel Schick
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District
  • Cross street
    The Hotel is located East of Younge Street
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Nearest Subway station is King Street Subway, or we are 5 minutes' walk to Union Station.
  • Additional
    Beer, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • NUTCRACKER TEA

    CA$79.00 per person

    Nov 29, 2024 - Jan 12, 2025
    Cozy up in Victoria Café this winter with a cup of our signature King Edward Blend tea and indulge in our NUTCRACKER afternoon tea service. Delight in delicate finger sandwiches, decadent pastries and scones while catching up with your loved ones.

What 104 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Old Toronto

    Great for brunch

  • Old Toronto

    Healthy

  • Old Toronto

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Victoria Cafe offers an exquisite afternoon tea experience with "fabulous service" and "delicious food." Guests commend their attentive servers and accommodating nature to dietary needs. The charming atmosphere, flavorful teas, and beautifully presented dishes make it a memorable occasion. While some suggest minor improvements, the overall experience is delightful and worthy of recommendation.

104 Reviews
  1. Sheryl

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Good but it would have been nice to sample a few different tea's, but only one tea offered. I thought the sandwiches were good and offered a change for something that I did not like. Would have been nice to be able to get additional. Scones and sweats were delicious

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  2. Donna

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Valet parking attendant, Dave, had an excellent service and friendly. Dave parked my vehicle and retrieve vehicles in a safe and efficient manner. He provided directions to Victoria Cafe per my request. When I was in my vehicle on my way leaving, I saw that Dave was checking other valet parked vehicles as part of his duty. I said Merry Christmas and he said the same back to me. Our server, BishwarupD, was excellent and helped us during the time of Afternoon Tea. BishwarupD always had a smile on his face, knows the menu, paid attention and care about our needs and wants, a good listener, checked back regularly to make sure all needs are being met.

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  3. Melakai

    VIP

    Toronto

    21 reviews

    2.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We were disappointed with the Nutcracker High Tea. It wasn’t served in the Victoria Restaurant but in a ballroom with very little ambiance and uncomfortable chairs. It felt like a community centre ambiance. We have had high teas all over Canada and this was our least favourite. The sandwiches were boring and all looked the same. The desserts were infused with Christmas flavours but unfortunately they didn’t work. Macarons are my favourite but this one was awful. The scones were lovely and so was the tea. The servers were enthusiastic but unfortunately we were close to the door to the kitchen and overheard many discussions and even arguments that we shouldn’t have been exposed to. Overall we wouldn’t recommend. There are better teas for the same or lower price.

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  4. Anna

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    the afternoon tea experience was really underwhelming ... the room, the service, the sandwiches were all nothing special. I would have expected something more special from the Kind Eddy.

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  5. Hasiya

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    The hi-tea was very tasty. I know most hi-tea rooms also serves good coffee but the coffee even though it was expresso, did not taste good. However, I was not charged for the coffee which was a nice surprise. I did not complain to get the free coffee, I think they can tell for the fact that I left it mostly untouched. Did not expect to be placed in a ballroom style set up. It felt like a business convention and less like a cosy, Xmas hi-tea we wanted. Overall I gave it a good rating because the waitress was super polite and the food was really good.

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  6. Elizabeth

    Toronto

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    It took 1 1/ 2 hours for our scones and desserts to be served. By then our tea was cold and even though we requested hot water, the water didn't arrive until just before we decided to leave. The room was not very festive either. The whole experience was not worth the money!!! Will not return.

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  7. Margot

    VIP

    Toronto

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very quaint and festive would recommend to everyone of all ages. Maybe some music would have been nice in the background.

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  8. Anthony

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Christmas high tea at the King Edward is an annual tradition that I've attended every year since 2005, with the exception of one year. The old-world charm and service is unparalleled in Toronto, likewise with the standard high tea fare. I can't recommend the King Edward high tea experience highly enough.

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  9. Jack

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    $79 dollar is fair and can say good value in comparison to dt Toronto's going rate . Excellent service and lots of desert and food. The only bad things: None. If you prefer Chinese tea, their English tea may not be your cup of tea - literally.

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  10. Karen

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was wonderful. Ambience was lovely. Only complaint was that the sandwiches were dry. Desserts were excellent.

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FAQs

Victoria Cafe - Afternoon Tea is rated 4.5 stars by 104 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Victoria Cafe - Afternoon Tea

37 King St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1J4

Additional information

  • Cross street
    The Hotel is located East of Younge Street
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District
  • Hours of operation
    Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 12:30 pm–4:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Nearest Subway station is King Street Subway, or we are 5 minutes' walk to Union Station.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Daniel Schick
  • Additional
    Beer, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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