Top Tea Rooms in Montreal
Today, we invite you to warm up with a cup of tea—whether it’s delicately infused Japanese tea, fragrant Moroccan mint tea, strong Turkish tea, or an English-inspired experience complete with scones and sweet treats. Montreal, a curious and food-loving city, is filled with tea rooms where rituals from around the world meet, each offering a unique way to pause and savour the moment.
Montrealers are also increasingly drawn to these traditions from elsewhere. More than just a hot drink, tea here becomes a cultural experience, a moment of connection, and sometimes even a special way to mark an occasion. Depending on customs, tea is paired with sweets, cookies, cakes, delicate sandwiches, or traditional pastries—each revealing a different way of celebrating the art of tea.
Tea Rooms – Special Mention
Maison Majorelle: on the North Shore, Maison Majorelle is an absolutely exceptional tea room offering an incredible English-style afternoon tea as well as a Moroccan tea experience that is just as impressive. It’s well worth the trip!
Lady Porcelaine: on Saint-Denis Street, in the heart of Montreal’s Plateau-Mont-Royal, Lady Porcelaine unfolds a world of lace, where vintage china mingles with pastel hues around the ritual of English afternoon tea. Founded by Jennifer Mallin, the tea room serves an afternoon tea with savoury and sweet bites from local artisans, punctuated by stories about this British tradition and its etiquette. The founder also shares her passion in L’heure du thé : histoire, rituels et recettes, published by Éditions de l’Homme, to extend the pleasure at home. Many of you recommended Lady Porcelaine to us, so we’re giving it this special mention while our small team looks forward to a first visit.
With the arrival of colder weather, whether you’re looking for a cozy place to spend an afternoon playing Scrabble or a warm, inviting salon to celebrate an occasion with loved ones, we’ve prepared a selection of addresses where you can discover the finest tea rituals in Montreal.
Sabayon
Patrice Demers and Marie-Josée Beaudoin’s restaurant Sabayon offers a truly unique gastronomic experience. From the moment it opened, it caused a sensation—and reviews have been unanimous: it’s remarkable! On Friday and Saturday afternoons, Sabayon offers an afternoon tea service featuring treats prepared by Patrice himself: three dessert services and three teas. Reservations are required through the official website. Be warned—seats sell out quickly!
Montréal
La Maison Générale
In this beautiful shop on Laurier West Avenue, you’ll find one of those tea rooms where you can easily imagine spending exquisitely long hours. Teas from the highly selective house Mariage Frères, pastries lovingly prepared by Maya the pastry chef, and other irresistible treats. Luxury, calm, and sensual delight.
Montréal
La Cour des Palmiers
Every day at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., the magnificent Ritz-Carlton Montréal welcomes you for afternoon tea in the refined and impressive setting of the Palm Court. Opened in 1912, the hotel is a Montréal legend. With its elegant, discreet service and stunning décor, the Palm Court has become a must for tea in the city, and it’s our favourite tea room. True to a tradition that goes back to the hotel’s opening, the Ritz serves a selection of teas with small homemade sandwiches, delicious scones and pastries. A particularly indulgent break!
Montreal
Paparmane
The owners behind the beloved cafés Régine and Janine—known for their decadent brunches (among the best in the city!)—have opened a new address that’s already creating buzz on Instagram: the Paparmane tea room in Old Montreal. The space offers a classic English-style afternoon tea experience with a beautiful selection of infusions by Lady T (Élyse Perreault), along with tiered trays available in classic, vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free versions. All of this is enjoyed in a colourful, eclectic décor where candy-pink reigns supreme!
Montréal
Rosélys
In the heart of downtown, Rosélys, the restaurant at the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, pairs fine dining with a bistro spirit in an elegant setting. For an afternoon with friends or family, we gather here for a modern take on English afternoon tea. On the menu: dainty sandwiches, savoury bites, scones and pastries. The experience is offered on Saturdays from noon to 3 p.m., by reservation only, at $62 per adult and $35 per child aged 12 and under.
Montréal
BRUME.CAFÉ
Formerly known as La brume dans mes lunettes, BRUME.CAFÉ serves a delicious English-style afternoon tea, featuring teas from the famous house of Fortnum & Mason. The “Her Majesty the Queen” package brings together a three-tier stand of savoury and sweet treats: small sandwiches, homemade bites and pastries, not to mention scones served with jam and crème fraîche. The experience is offered every day, at $35 per person. Don’t be surprised if a tune inspired by “God Save the Queen” plays when this magnificent stand arrives at your table.
Montréal
Le Parloir
One of the most charming places to enjoy tea. Owner Sylvie Marchand dreamed of opening a tea room, and in 2010, she made that dream a reality with Le Parloir. The space is welcoming and comforting—you feel like you’re at a friend’s place. It’s the perfect tea spot on the Plateau. Everything has its place: a few flowers, touches of modern décor, and elements referencing the 17th century—together creating an absolutely charming space. Le Parloir is an unpretentious tea room serving scones, sandwiches, small cakes, and other homemade bites. Warm, simple, and full of heart.
Montreal
SARAY RESTAURANT TURC
Located on Jarry Street in Saint-Léonard, Saray is an authentic Turkish restaurant we truly love. While it’s not strictly a tea room, it does offer a delicious Turkish tea service that perfectly complements their traditional Turkish breakfast.
Montréal
Cha Do Raku
Cha Do Raku is a small boutique specializing in Japanese and Taiwanese teas. Here, the tea experience goes far beyond the ordinary. The shop offers a variety of tasting and educational workshops centered on different themes: morning matcha with a Japanese breakfast, sencha and tea utensils, aged tea workshops, tea aromas, and more. It’s a wonderful activity to book solo or with friends to sample authentic Japanese teas and deepen your knowledge.
Montréal
Thé Jinjin
On the Plateau, Thé Jinjin introduces Chinese tea culture in an approachable, curious way. Wen Zhang offers teas imported from China, Japanese matcha and creative drinks that follow Quebec’s seasons. To go with your cup, it’s hard to resist the Hong Kong tea house-inspired cuisine of Elliot Latendresse, aka L’honnête Kid, including an indulgent French toast with condensed milk and peanut butter.
Montreal
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