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The Tea Room - Windsor Arms Hotel, Toronto, ON

The Tea Room - Windsor Arms Hotel

4.6
4.6
1359 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Afternoon Tea
Since 1927, Tea at the Windsor Arms has been synonymous with elegant, afternoon indulgence. Relax in our French-style lobby tea room or our majestic purple room with its original working fireplace.

Peruse a selection of teas from Russian Caravan to Sencha; our staff will happily guide you through the myriad of tastes and aromas.

Reserve the Tea Room for intimate gatherings such as corporate functions, bridal and baby showers, or get-togethers with friends. All Tea Rooms are available for either full or partial bookings.

Make a reservation

2 people

11:30 p.m.


Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea
  • Hours of Operation
    Afternoon Tea: Daily 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Twilight Tea Sat, Sun 5:30 pm–7:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (416) 971-9666 ext. 2
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party contact
    Harriet Welch: (416) 971-9666
  • Neighbourhood
    Yorkville
  • Cross Street
    Bay and Bloor
  • Parking Details
    Valet
  • Public Transit
    Bay Station (BLR)<br /><br />Museum Station (YUS)<br /><br />Yonge Station (BLR)
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,359 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

1,359 Reviews
  1. RonaldB

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent venue and service and the food was also very good !!

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  2. acquaintance

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    It was not a busy tea-time. But we had to wait a VERY long time for our tea. The sandwiches were just OK. The servers were not as attentive as I would expect for the Windsor Arms. I would not recommend Windsor Arms for the high tea. Underwhelming. GP

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  3. JoseeD

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful, from the decor to the food and the service. It will become an annual event for us.

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  4. PamA

    Toronto

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely tea service with friends. The staff is patient and helpful with questions. Beautiful setting for traditional afternoon tea.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Overall, our experience was mediocre. However, there is a host (white woman - this is important) who visited every table 1-2x to talk to patrons about teas, etc, but always skipped over ours. She never stopped by to ask if we were enjoying ourselves. The only difference I could tell was that our table were only POC. If the shoe fits… Also, the crooked xmas tree in the lobby needs some love. Do better.

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  6. NicoleY

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and a special experience; the staff are terrific

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  7. Nancy

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and quality of food. Made the birthday experience extra special

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  8. CarlyC

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was my second time coming here. The ambience is nice and the seating areas are nice and spacious. The tea variety was very nice. There was a tea expert who explains the off menu choices as well as the ones on menu. We thought the fact that they put 4 people's portions of all the food on a 3 tier plate set was not aesthetic at all. Things were stacked on top of each other esp at the lowest tier with scones and tarts. Quality of the food was average. Nothing really wowed me except for the roast beef wrap. They were very attentive and did something special for my sister's birthday. Overall, I enjoyed my time there.

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  9. Skippy

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely Victorian themed tea room but seating was very uncomfortable. The love seat was too soft for anyone to comfortably sit on and the chairs were pretty but rigid. The table settings at first glance looked gorgeous but unfortunately the cups and saucers were not china but looked more like something one would buy at a garage sale. After asking the waiter for a china cup he brought another one that was also NOT bone china! The side plate was badly “crazed” - a million tiny cracks in the surface. The food was delightfully varied - delicious mini quiche, homemade scones, finger sandwiches and mini parfaits and sweets. It was a pity the smoked salmon had tiny bones however. Unfortunately there was also no spoon for the parfait - one had to use the spoon they used for their tea. The teas were tasty - a wide selection - but they didn’t contain enough tea leaves so that our teas were way too weak. $85 per person with tip. Expected more value from this charming venue.

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  10. CatherineF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely experience - would do it again. Wishes: they should have mentioned the hats and for the price, a glass of champagne or Prosecco would have been appreciated and made the experience even better.

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  11. zxu68

    Toronto

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very enjoyable setting for tea. Sandwiches and scones are fresh and delicious. A large tea selection. A go-to place for hight tea and a gem in the city.

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  12. VeraO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a great first experience! Very much appreciated the staffs attention to us, and the food was great.

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  13. MBMB

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful tea room, friendly staff, excellent tea selection. The cream for the scones was a bit sour for our taste, and some of the sandwiches were on the bland side, but overall it was a lovely experience!

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  14. SharonM

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the perfect place for a long-overdue get together. So happy to have found it and look forward to returning in the future.

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  15. Babs

    Toronto

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Afternoon Tea at the Windsor Arms was lovely. The ambiance was great for two ladies enjoying a quiet afternoon to talk about the unveiling of Queen Elizabeth II statue at Queen’s Park they had witnessed in the morning. Great selection of teas to choose from, food was marvellous and plentiful (took the overflow home). Service was very attentive.

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  16. Jenn

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Such a great afternoon with delicious food and tea :)

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  17. CatherineR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful afternoon of delightful tea and delicious delicacies

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  18. MarionG

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic array of non-traditional sandwiches augmented by cocktails and a large selection of loose leaf tea. Atmosphere outside the tea rooms was congenial resulting in snippets of interesting conversations. If you have not experienced afternoon tea, put a visit to the Windsor Arms afternoon tea on your list of must do’s. I plan on returning soon for a visit during the week.

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  19. RebeccaR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely place, good food, good selection of tea! Just felt a bit rushed out.

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  20. MarieA

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Sandwich’s were made using wraps and were not “high tea type”. It was disappointing.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I perfect place for a first date. A sip of champagne before and then the tea and tower of savory and sweet delicacies ; all in a magnificent ornate small room with attentive but not obtrusive service and Mozart being played quietly in the background. A charming experience on a weekday afternoon.

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  22. billbob

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I don't want to write a review. I don't want to write a review. I don't want to write a review.

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  23. LilianJ

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All was great! Don't know what else to say... Keep up the good work!

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  24. IlanaB

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good to come back to this wonderful peaceful place! Enjoyed hight tea as always. Thankful to the staff that always trying their best to please and make sure that every request gets done. We will be back as always.

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  25. Stef

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 2, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was not fresh you can tell all items made ahead. Cucumber sandwich was very wet. Egg salad was very dry and bread seemed a bit stale. Tea was good but the cups were stained not cleaned correctly. Overpriced for quality and service. Would not recommend.

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  26. TiiB

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Authentic afternoon tea experience. Very enjoyable and pretty venue. Would recommend as a different experience. Great variety of sandwiches and desserts.

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  28. Mini

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was wonderful and all the tea and food was great. It definitely fills you up, as well

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  29. JenniferP

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always an epic experience. So love the decor, the service and the food is always exemplary! Must do in Toronto!

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  30. TravellingMike

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My mother enjoyed celebrating her 70-something birthday. Everyone was very attentive and dealt with her food allergies to mango very quickly.

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  31. RosieS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely hotel! The afternoon tea was elegant and the food was excellent! I would return anytime.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best place for high tea Great customer service and ambience

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  33. Monroe

    Washington DC

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a amazing experience and the tea variety was unbelievable the food fare was delicious

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  34. AbegailR

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family and I were surprised how big the serving of the tea, and the food that comes with the tea. Love the ambiance and we had tons of leftovers to take home which we could enjoy the following day.

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  35. SharonA

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A bit expensive but a great treat for a special day. Great setting and attentive service.

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  36. DeeDee

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Milon was GREAT!!! The chocolate martini was DELISH! The food on the other hand was just so so, nice scones, quiche and smoked salmon, that's about it. The Sunday price you pay per person for what the tower includes to be shared by 4 people in our case is quite RIDICULOUS but you're paying for the experience so this was a one and done for me.

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  37. canadiansliketoeat

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top notch tea selection in an intimate setting. Attentive servers.

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  38. Torontogirl

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It's was very traditional afternoon tea experience.

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  39. IlanaB

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Sevva was great. Very friendly and professional! Thank you.

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  40. Lucky

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My mum and I had a great experience at high tea. I highly recommend this a number of parties were celebrating birthdays.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Tea Room - Windsor Arms Hotel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 971-9666 ext. 2.

The Tea Room - Windsor Arms Hotel is rated 4.6 stars by 1359 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

11:30 p.m.


Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Tea Room - Windsor Arms Hotel

18 St. Thomas St, Toronto, ON M5S 3E7

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bay and Bloor
  • Neighbourhood
    Yorkville
  • Hours of Operation
    Afternoon Tea: Daily 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Twilight Tea Sat, Sun 5:30 pm–7:30 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking Details
    Valet
  • Public Transit
    Bay Station (BLR)Museum Station (YUS)Yonge Station (BLR)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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