Best Cafes in Canada

by The OpenTable Team

Updated October 11, 2019

Whether it's a morning cup of joe or afternoon caffeine stop, here are the best places around the country to get your fix, according to OpenTable diners like you.

Afternoon Tea at The Fairmont Palliser

4.7

4.7 (305)

CAN$51 and over

Afternoon Tea

Calgary

About the restaurant

The tea hour is always an intimate one; a time for friendly chats amid pleasant surroundings. Join us on Saturdays and Sundays in Hawthorn's Dining Room, where you’re invited to relax with our traditional afternoon tea menu of delicate tea pastries, dainty finger sandwiches, and oven-fresh scones to enjoy with a selection of LOT 35 Fairmont loose leaf teas.

Please mention any dietary restrictions, and/or if there will be any "little kings and queens" in attendance.

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Lisa

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

Tea was great. I had the mint ginger. More than enough food and high quality. We packed up what was left. It was my birthday so they brought an extra treat. A Chocolate mousse cake with a sparkler.

Café Boulud

4.7

4.7 (3519)

CAN$51 and over

French

Yorkville

About the restaurant

Café Boulud is Chef Daniel Boulud’s reimagined French Brasserie located in the Four Seasons Hotel in Yorkville, Toronto. The restaurant serves a seasonally changing menu rooted in French tradition, highlighting both bistro classics and contemporary dishes inspired by Chef Daniel’s family meals in Lyon.
@CafeBouludTO

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Janevip

Dined 7 days ago

Wonderful experience. Food, service and ambiance perfect.

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Popular dish

Warm Madeleines

Popular dish

Chocolate Molten Cake

Popular dish

Beef Tartare

Cucina Market Bistro

4.8

4.8 (716)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary Italian

Calgary

About the restaurant

It is our pleasure to welcome you to Cucina, our kitchen, our cuisine. Our food is based on the philosophy of “less is more”, allowing amazing ingredients to shine through preparations rooted in elegance and simplicity. Dishes are designed to be shared and enjoyed, in the same way we would on a Sunday at home.

A tavola, buon appetito!

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ShannonHvip

Dined on Sep 4, 2024

Tables are close and it’s a bit loud for business meetings

Fresh on Bloor

4.4

4.4 (430)

CAN$30 and under

Unspecified

The Annex

About the restaurant

Whether you're looking for somewhere to dine after a stroll through the Royal Ontario Museum or picking up a quick bite before class at the University of Toronto, Fresh Kitchen + Juice Bar Bloor has your plant-based faves ready for you. Indulge in a diverse menu featuring fresh bowls, salads bursting with flavor, and satisfying brunch options-all crafted with quality vegan ingredients. Whether you're craving juicy vegan burgers or looking to sip on refreshing smoothies, our restaurant has it all. Join us during Happy Hour for special deals on your favorite plant-based treats and experience the vibrant atmosphere at one of Toronto's premier vegan restaurants. At Fresh Kitchen + Juice Bar, we take pride in our commitment to freshness and innovation in every dish we serve. Our restaurant stands out as a must-visit destination in Toronto's thriving culinary scene. Swing by our cozy space or enjoy the sunny patio as you savor the best of plant-based cuisine right here in Toronto. Come taste the difference at Fresh Kitchen + Juice Bar today!

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Valerievip

Dined on Aug 16, 2024

Our server Kae was fantastic! She was helpful and friendly and the food was great!

Harvest Room - Fairmont Hotel Macdonald

4.4

4.4 (1591)

CAN$30 and under

Unspecified

Edmonton

About the restaurant

Fairmont Hotel Macdonald has a reputation for excellent cuisine and warm hospitality in the heart of downtown Edmonton. The Harvest Room overlooks the fabulous North Saskatchewan River Valley in Edmonton, the largest urban parkway in North America, and upholds Canadian tradition in grand style. The menu brims with the best Alberta beef -- all the bounty for which Alberta's heartland is famous -- and our superb wine list complements any selection. At The Harvest Room, enjoy everything from our a la carte breakfast, fine dining, family meals to afternoon tea. After a magnificent dinner, treat yourself to one of our many single malt scotches or a decadent Mac martini in the Confederation Lounge. With a wide range of specialties, our executive chef always prepares outstanding dining experiences.

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jennie

Dined 3 days ago

Wish we knew we only got to try one tea. Food was very tasty and quite a bit of it. Great place to spend a special occasion.

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Experience

Chef Hosted Long Table Dinner 2024

Experience

Nutcracker Afternoon Tea

Heartland Cafe

4.8

4.8 (1524)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Modern European

Okotoks

About the restaurant

For over 23 years, Heartland Café and Restaurant has served the public with creative signature dishes and innovative creations.

Our menu is a fresh interpretation of traditional, healthy, & amp; flavorful recipes derived from whole food cooking, created with high quality ingredients without additives or preservatives.

The selection of wine, beer, beverages compliment the wide array of robust dishes that change seasonally to reflect market availability

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Kimberlyvip

Dined 3 days ago

Kitty was an amazing server and once again the food was superb. The taste, presentation and location in this cute old church makes for a special experience!

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Popular dish

Signature Beet Salad

KŌST

4.7

4.7 (4680)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Californian

Entertainment District

About the restaurant

Kōst is a 44th-floor rooftop restaurant and bar featuring unparalleled panoramic views of the city from Toronto’s BISHA Hotel. Inspired by the Baja Peninsula, the cuisine unites the bright, fresh and lively flavours of the Californian coastline by way of colourful dishes and refreshing cocktails. Kōst welcomes guests for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

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Monique

Dined 6 days ago

I had such a great time at Kost last evening. I was at a different restaurant and my friend and I who were waiting for our other friend looked to arrive. We looked at the menu and said...NAH! I went on OpenTable and saw that there was an availability for 6pm at KOST. I booked it and we left. My friends asked me "where should we go?' and I said I know a great place. We waited outside for our friend who had to make a detour in her UBER. We went upstairs and we were seated quickly. I wasn't expecting there to be any openings last night, much less a table out on the patio. I was pleasantly surprised. My friends absolutely loved KOST! They had no idea such a place existed in Toronto. They are avid, frequent travelers. While we were waiting a gentleman downstairs told us to try the fries with the aioli dip and that the salmon was really good. He also mentioned that since it was their first time that the cook staff would write something nice on our dessert plate! ZARA our server, was great. She is lovely and was gracious and kind and friendly. The 3 of us ordered the same thing; the salmon! The potatoes and carrots were cooked perfectly and the glaze around the plate was lovely. My friends were so impressed with the food, they talked about it all evening. We realized our fries did not come before our food did. Which was fine, so we received our fries and were eating them with our food. Then it came time to order dessert. We wanted to split it 3 ways, so we chose the Ferrero Rocher cake. To our delight, Zara said that we were going to receive that cake complimentary because the fries came late! We were thrilled, and then my friend asked if they could write something on it and she said it's already in the works!!! I mean come on!! what more could we ask for? We also ordered the cheesecake slice which was so delicious. It was such a perfect evening. I will be back again soon. We also saw actor Matthew Modine, come out of the elevator as we were leaving!! 10/10

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4.1

4.1 (96)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Afternoon Tea

West End

About the restaurant

Ladurée is a world-renowned French luxury patisserie, founded in Paris in 1862. The acclaimed house rose into fame with their exquisite selection of viennoiseries and pastries – most notably, however, for their creation of the macaron.

Described as a biscuit with a delicate and crisp shell with a smooth ganache or jam filling, they come in a variety of classical and creative flavours. Ladurée’s macarons are often not mixed with more than two or three flavours to give each macaron a more pronounced taste.

Accompanying the Boutique, their traditional Parisian tea room offers irresistible culinary delights in a setting inspired by historic France, allowing Ladurée to extend their unique experience of the French art of living.

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FoodieFromWestYEG

Dined on Jul 11, 2024

Quiet on a weekday for afternoon tea which was such a treat. Friendly and helpful staff. Delicious afternoon tea!

Ladurée Toronto

4.4

4.4 (98)

CAN$30 and under

French

Yorkdale

About the restaurant

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Joan

Dined on Aug 26, 2024

The food was fabulous! Went on a weekday when they were not too busy

Neverland Tea Salon - Vancouver

4.6

4.6 (2088)

CAN$51 and over

Afternoon Tea

Kitsilano

About the restaurant

Holiday High Tea begins December 1st. Please note high teas are served 7 days a week, lunches are not available from December 9th. Holiday high teas are $62 per adult $42 per child 12 & under.

Please note, during the month of December we require at least 24 hrs notice of party-size change. You will be charged the amount for the group size you book for if the party-size changes with less than 24 hrs notice. (I.E if you book for 8 and 7 show on the day, you will be charged for 8 high teas. We appreciate your cooperation.

For those with dietary intolerances, our chef, has also customized a complex blend of flours to create gluten-free options that are literally indistinguishable in taste and texture from our regular items. We promise to wow you with indistinguishable variations of our high tea pastries.

All children 12 and under, teens 15 & under, must be accompanied by an adult. No strollers allowed inside restaurant.
Parties of 5 or more automatic gratuity of 20%

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Foodiemevip

Dined 4 days ago

Our 1st visit to Vancouver and a high tea at Neverland was on our must do list- what a treat! We had the Wicked high tea for four and the server had great recommendations for teas to match. We were all able to switch teas out at any time and the servers were very attentive. The Wicjed decor was a fun touch too

Peter Pan Bistro

4.6

4.6 (440)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

French

Queen West

About the restaurant

Join us every Wednesday to appreciate the exquisite taste of international and local wines at half the price. Whether you are a wine professional or just beginning to explore the world of wine, our curated selection offers something for everyone.

Both the food and beverage program take pride in their embrace of seasonality.

Guests are offered a casual refined take on the local offerings from the field and market paired with a curated beverage program in a landmark room.

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Debra

Dined 4 days ago

Before attending tiff we had starters and wine. The house pate with toast was excellent. The salmon mosaic was an incredible combo of salmon tartare with blood orange and lovage pesto and a puffed rice pillow. Great combination of flavours. A little pricey, however very worth the cost. An interesting variety of wines by the glass and bottle. If we hadn't been rushed we would have loved to stay for a complete meal. We will visit again soon.

REIGN

4.6

4.6 (1364)

CAN$30 and under

Unspecified

Financial District

About the restaurant

Influenced by Canada's rich bounty and curated by Toronto's grand downtown manor house, REIGN serves sophisticated cuisine, prestigious wine, and inspiring moments at the heart of a city landmark.

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Paul-f

Dined on Sep 9, 2024

Great location, food and service. Great for power lunches.

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4.5

4.5 (1665)

CAN$30 and under

Unspecified

Downtown

About the restaurant

We are unable to accept reservations until further notice, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. For further information, please contact us at info@restaurantroselys.com or +1 514-954-2261.

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Markvip

Dined on Sep 6, 2024

Food was delicious! Will definitely be coming back soon

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Seasons of Bowness Park

4.4

4.4 (1346)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Calgary

About the restaurant

Seasons of Bowness Park is a Casual/Fine Dining restaurant perfectly situated in one of Calgary’s largest and historically relevant parks. Overlooking a beautiful tree-lined water system used for boating in the summer and skating in the winter, Seasons is the perfect setting. Open year round. Join us for our weekend brunch before strolling along the banks of the Bow River. Seasons is the perfect setting for everything beautiful. Date night, Brunch, Weddings, Rehearsal dinner, Graduation Dinners, Thanksgiving Dinner, Private functions, Celebrations of Life, Christmas Parties, Birthday Parties, We do it all at Seasons...All Year! Our summer Patio is bar none the best patio in Calgary's North West. Where else can you sip beautiful wine, enjoy some appetizers and watch the beavers eagerly working away while sitting on a beautiful patio. Seasons Patio is also open during the winter months. Watch the kids skate while enjoying a relaxing winter drink. SEE YOU AT SEASONS!

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Amy

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

My daughter and I enjoyed a gorgeous sunny morning on the patio by the lagoon with fresh pressed coffee. We skipped the meal and ordered 3 desserts, the strawberry shortcake, Mexican brownie and pancakes. All were lovely and our service was 10/10. Would highly recommend and can’t wait to go back!

Signatures Restaurant

4.0

4 (299)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

International

Yorkville

About the restaurant

Indulge in our latest offering, High Tea with the Empress. Choose from a wide selection of exclusive loose leaf teas, and dine on sumptuous savoury bites and Chef crafted sweet treats. All elegantly presented with hand-painted fine China. Available every weekend from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. TO RESERVE HIGH TEA, be sure to select the High Tea Experience when booking.

Sit back, relax and enjoy an international dining experience at one of Toronto’s best restaurants. An ambiance of warmth and elegance welcome you as you savor sumptuous cuisine, artfully prepared by our culinary team. Fresh Canadian produce, meat, and fish inspire the daily menu, and our expert team is happy to help with the perfect wine or cocktail pairing.

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Michelle

Dined on Aug 18, 2024

I went for high tea and I must say it was an incredible experience! The food was amazing, and the customer service was even better! The chef (Lovelina) came to meet with us to get feedback on her food creations! She was so pleasant and nice! A very big thank to Ravi who greeted is with a warm smile and brought us to our table, and Shweta and Ariel for such wonderful service, and making my experience so special! I would highly recommend this spot for any meal, especially the high tea!

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Experience

High Tea

Soco Kitchen + Bar

4.2

4.2 (692)

CAN$30 and under

International

Harbourfront

About the restaurant

Great place to grab dinner and drinks before a concert at Scotiabank Arena. The patio is perfect on a summer night. Within the Delta Hotel.

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Sam

Dined 6 days ago

Great spot for a relaxing meal after work! Ambiance is 10/10 and the food and service were great. Definitely coming back to try out the rest of the menu.

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