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The Victorian Tea Room
The Victorian Tea Room

The Victorian Tea Room Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.victoriantearoom.ca
  • Email: marlenegallyot@hotmail.com
  • Phone: (905) 886-1777
  • Hours of Operation:

    Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner

    Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00am - 7:00pm


    Closed Mondays
  • Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: British, English
  • Dress Code: Smart Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Cafe, Entertainment, Gluten-free Menu, High Tea, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
  • Catering: Please contact us if you would like us to prepare your afternoon or high tea in your home or elsewhere.
  • Entertainment: We play music Classical and music from the 40's and 50's. On special occasions, we have Jazz, Bagpipes and Classical performers.We also have a piano for those who wish to play.
  • Special Events & Promotions: Please call for bookings. Visit us at www.victoriantearoom.ca and book online through open table.

Getting there

  • Cross Street: John
  • Public Transit: Both TTC and Viva pass by the tea room.
  • Parking: Private Lot
  • Parking Details: We have a private lot located behind the tea room which holds 20 cars. There is further public parking in the area.
A word from The Victorian Tea Room
The restaurant is decorated with a mix of antiques and modern furniture.
We serve afternoon and High Tea with a selection of over 50 teas served in fine china. You could purchace our premium teas or gift baskets for any occasion. We also serve sandwiches and salads with delicious buttered… tarts and pastries.This is a unique experience in the heritage district in Thornhill Markham and a family run business.Continued
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Overall
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Food
Diner Reviews
  • "we arrived on time, and wait for 5 mins, no one came over to greet us. we left the restaurant."
    Dined on 3/2/2014
  • "What a lovely place tucked away in Thornhill! Wonderful selection of teas, delicious tea sandwiches and the scones are divine! We also enjoyed the light and refreshing spinach salad that was part of the High Tea. Service was friendly and very accommodating, had a lovely afternoon there. Highly recommend it."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "I took my two girls(11 & 16) here for afternoon tea, something we like to do for special occasions. We've been to other tea rooms in the GTA. I would say that this one stands our for a few reasons. The best scones I've ever had. They are made daily. They were so soft and flavourful. They came with a nice jam and real devon cream. The tea sandwiches were very good. Some tea spots try to go too fancy, but we had nice selection of egg, tuna, cucumber & smoked salmon. I heard the server mention to another table that they could substitute sandwiches based upon preferences. That's another plus, the service. Near us, someone asked if a salad on the menu could be prepared for a vegan. They were pleased to offer substitutions that would work."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "Victorian Tea - good variety of teas to choose from. Knowledgeable Staff. Good service."
    Dined on 2/18/2014
  • "Took my friend to the Tea house for her birthday. It was so lovely. The food was great and plentiful and the gentleman who assisted us was so pleasant. We were not rushed and sat there for almost 3 hours with him coming over every now and then to see if we needed anything (no pressure). Would love to go with a group of my girlfriends and they even have a large room in the basement to accommodate groups."
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "Went to try this out to avoid a trip downtown in the Winter for High Tea. Some of our favorite's are the Windsor Arms, Ritz, King Edward and the Fairmont Royal York Hotels. Although this small neighbourhood tea room is not comparable to the likes of the big names downtown it was a very pleasant experience. Two things to note, the sandwiches could have been made on bread that was fresh, it seems that they may have been refridgerated so there was a slight dryness in texture. The other issue was the AWFUL lighting in the room. If there is one thing that I cannot stand it is the cold sterility of flourescent bulbs. Use soft hue romantic lighting and you have us coming back as custormers. The price is also a bit high for the location."
    Dined on 1/26/2014
  • "A tiny victorian room refitted to remind those of ages passed (ask for the arm chair table). My friend and I had the delightful afternoon tea. The fresh scones, cream, and jam were stellar, the little finger sandwiches quite tasty though for me needing a little umph (maybe offering dijon mustard or add herbs on the side. The sweets were perfect... I cannot wait to go back ;p Perfect place for a girls outing, taking one's mother out for some special mom child time, cozing up with a lover, or cating up with a best friend..."
    Dined on 1/23/2014
  • "I love that I can now get afternoon or high tea without having to go downtown. Great selection of teas, food--especially the scones--were very tasty. I like that it's family run and their enthusiasm to have this place do well. Will definitely return."
    Dined on 1/15/2014
  • "This is a wonderful venue for the girls. Make sure you are not in a hurry. Service is slow, but it's meant to be that way. Our experience was very relaxing. Lovely table setting, music and service."
    Dined on 1/8/2014
  • "In a world where less expensive restaurants seem to be about noise and activity, finding a quiet lunch spot is close to impossible. Food was excellent, very fresh and comparable in price to casual lunch. Tastefully and beuatifully decorated for the season, crreating a true Victorian ambience. Server readily available but not intrusive. The food was very much enjoyed by adults and child in our group. The atmosphere is appropriate for school age child who understands that this is a unique experience - no play land but lots to see and enjoy. And of course the tea was EXCELLENT. So many types to choose from and staff very knowledgeable about them all."
    Dined on 12/20/2013
  • "This tea room is a great neighbourhood find. Amazing service from Travis, and the tea service was very delicious."
    Dined on 12/15/2013
  • "This was the perfect place to catch up with friends. A nice atmosphere, great tea choices and the scones were awesome! A special little gem of a place."
    Dined on 12/1/2013
  • "The place has a great ambiance, nice music playing but good having a conversation while having privacy. We ordered the high tea. Starting with wonderful homemade squash soup. The chicken salad plate was wonderful too as was the sandwich's. The freshly made hot scones where wonderful. This place understands how to make high tea. The tea was made the proper English way and served hot in china tea pots. The service was attentive he had a great knowledge of the teas etc. The tea cakes were wonderful light and fresh. I believe they make them all in house as well I would definitely go back again for a special occasion. I would even recommend it you just want soup and a sandwich or salad. It is nice to have a place which uses quality ingredients."
    Dined on 12/1/2013
  • "It's a nice small place for high (afternoon) tea. Luckily with ample parking."
    Dined on 11/13/2013
  • "It is high time charming old Thornhill had a tea room - great addition to the neighbourhood."
    Dined on 11/10/2013
  • "Victorian Tea Room was a pleasant surprise. I was hoping a tea room would open in the area and I'm happy it has. There's a great selection of teas and I really loved the quiet, comfortable atmosphere. I didn't feel rushed at all when I was there and felt right at home. The service was excellent as well - friendly and helpful. I hope to visit again sometime soon."
    Dined on 11/2/2013
  • "I had a wonderful time, the service was great and the high tea was fantastic. Their price point and quality of food is great and the tea selection is excellent. I would definitely return, it was a cute venue."
    Dined on 10/12/2013
  • "Quite the gem however I did not like the fact that there was not a separate butter knife after having salad.. Minor but to me annoying..."
    Dined on 10/10/2013
  • "Fantastic! I have already recommended Victorian Tea Room to a friend... she loved it as well!"
    Dined on 9/27/2013
  • "It is very nice to have a new destination and not have to meet friends for tea at the usual chains. The tea was lovely, service very nice.The scones heavenly sandwiches ok pastries not worth serving. The decor tacky the one table in the front by the window looked like a cozy tea room the rest not so much. With all the lovely antiques and copies so readily available you would think they could go the extra step to spruce things up. Just steps away in the next plaza is home to a beautiful flower shop go over meet your neighbours get rid of the fake flowers or get a better quality. Would go back to take out the scones unless they are planning to make it worth a longer visit."
    Dined on 9/19/2013
  • "Tea selection is awesome! Scones delicious! Sandwiches tasty! Petit fours nice! Service is attentive! In my opinion two seniors could share a High Tea and just add a tea if it is a mid afternoon outing. Pricey for a High Tea but you get a good selection and presentation is nice. Would try lunch menu at some time in future."
    Dined on 9/12/2013
  • "For lunch or tea, or both, The Victorian Tea Room is a treasure. Their Spinach Salad is excellent and their scones are melt in your mouth perfection. Extensive selection of tea to taste or take home. The service is friendly and the staff know their teas. My new favourite place!"
    Dined on 9/7/2013
  • "A wonderfully warm & friendly place for a delicious afternoon tea plus a delightful variety of light fare on the menu."
    Dined on 8/13/2013
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Diners' Choice Awards
  • Toronto / SW Ontario Winners
  • Great for Lunch
  • York Region Winners
  • Best Overall
  • Best Ambiance
  • Best Food
  • Best Service
  • Great for Lunch
  • Neighborhood Gem
  • Special Occasion
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You can reserve our facilities for your next special event. The room could be reserved for intimate gatherings such as baby … showers, birthday celebrations, bridal showers, bar mitzvah and bat mitzvah celebrations, get together with friends, princess parties as well as corporate functions. Continued
Great for events up to: 50
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