Me and my daughter love this place! Love the atmosphere and the service is always great and…read morefriendly. The tea is so good, especially the Cardinal Grey blend. All the food we have tried is delicious. Highly recommend!

Very cool space, serving afternoon tea. I wanted to treat…read moremy girlfriends during my bachelorette weekend and Cardinal was fairly easy to communicate with via email regarding the reservation and ensuring I could pay in advance to avoid fighting over the bill the day of. With a larger group, they requested we choose certain items on the menu, however on that day, they allowed some swaps due to dietary restrictions. They have a large selection of teas to choose from, and we chose 1 pot per 2 people, so we got a good variety between the 9 of us. I thought the food options were just ok. We all loved the scones with clotted cream & jam, but the sandwiches were hit or miss, and the desserts weren't very memorable.

Absolutely delightful tea store, designed for tea enjoyer or enthusiast alike. I loved this place,…read morevisiting twice in my two days in Montreal and will certainly be back. The highlight for me is the tasting table. There's six tables you can walk in and sit at, and the menu has one item per type of tea (white, green, etc). Each order comes with two contrasting teas within the category (Chinese vs Japanese green), for you to enjoy head-to-head. I hear they rotate the teas, see pic for example of the menu! The staff was very knowledgeable, friendly, and patient with my many questions. As a tea shop they have a massive selection of teas in an easily understood menu, and many quite nice teaware pieces that are reasonably priced and designed specifically by/for Camellia Sinensis. They also sell tea drinks to go! Limited selection vs tasting table, but a good variety of different tea types. There is no food. Note this is a marked difference from the tasting room/mini restaurant that existed here pre-covid, and is described by many older reviews.

This is an amazing tea shop with perfect service. We got to smell many teas and ended walking away…read morewith quite a bit of tea. We got this limited Rwandan white tea that was superb. If you're looking for an actual tea shop (not boba) come here!

I was in need of a strong wake me up and I got one here…read more There's a professional tea slinger (I didn't get his name) here slinging tea from one can to another. This action aerates the tea giving that smooth foamy texture. The combination of strong black tea with a balanced mix of aromatic Chai spices along with frothy whole milk was smooth, smooth, smooth! Definitely a kick in the pants that I needed early afternoon. The service was thoughtful and informative as well. There's another version of this tea with saffron that I'll try before I leave Montreal on this trip.

TL;DR/The Short Version: Can't speak about their teas but…read moretheir cookies are thick, heavy, rich and buttery. The Slightly Longer Version: Plentea is a tea shop that also sells cookies! I didn't have any tea but had their matcha cookie which had large dark chocolate chunks in it. The matcha flavour was strong, which I liked. The cookie was really thick and felt heavy in my hands, lol. It was rich and buttery and oh so decadent. They had lots of varieties of cookies and several with Middle Eastern influences, like Kunafe and Baklava cookies. I heard they had an Um Ali cookie too, but this wasn't available when I went. Staff were pleasant. I took my cookie to go but there's seating in the cafe. Review #9 (2025)

Was once a Montreal favorite for me. I loved coming for a tea ceremony and as a bonus their…read moreoffering of small vegan bites. Whenever it was possible I looked forward to showing friends and family this very special place. I suppose now my experiences will remain a memory; As I have returned to Montreal with hopes of visiting and sharing this tea house once again only to walk in and find that they no longer serve any tea. You can still purchase loose tea and some beautiful tea sets but I am sadden that the experience is just not the same.

Very good. I approve, I got a piggy bank for a deal from what it originally was, and it is super…read morecool pottery. Very friendly very good.

Went here for my partners birthday and it was so so lovely! Such a cozy spot in Montreal especially…read morein the snow. We both really enjoyed the food and selection of tea to choose from. Staff were super kind and attentive throughout!

Maybe it is the colder weather or just the holiday season that makes me want to go for afternoon…read moretea in late fall. Although there are a few high-end options walking distance from my hotel, it is the tea parlors like Le Parloir that gives me a more authentic experience. Such a great value in a cute tea parlor where each person gets their own tower and tea choice. Tea sandwiches, scones, sweets including a macaron, the offerings are always a deciding factor and they definitely had me at foie gras canapé and duck confit crostini. Everything was made downstairs and brought right upstairs for us to enjoy and those little touches like an hour-glass to remind you when your tea is fully steeped is what makes this one of my favorite tea experiences of all time.

Excited to get their desserts again after trying their stuff in London. Their matcha soft serve is…read moredelicious. I would say their matcha lattes are on the sweeter side and not super bitter. Both of these are the reasons I think about this spot. This was my first time getting their pastry desserts. I gave their matcha mont blanc a try and it was a bit disappointing. Not much matcha flavor and overall had the taste of leaving something in the refrigerator for too long. I would stick to their matcha lattes and soft serve.

The selection for matcha drinks was great. The lattes were. A little bit more milk-forward but…read morestill very creamy and rich. The standouts were the two desserts we ordered as a side. The double fromage cheesecake was deliciously creamy and the flavor of hojicha in the tart was strong. Cute little cafe to get work done or to just spend your afternoon!

Beautiful Japanese tea room that made me feel like I was in Japan for a couple of hours. The tea is…read moreserved with attention to water temperature and timing and multiple infusions can be enjoyed with most teas, if not all of them. The vegan deserts were absolutely delicious, simple and packing great umami! You must try the mochi, and I recommend the rose Oolong.

Amazing hidden gem. They are extremely knowledgeable about the teas they serve and have great…read morerecommendations! Also the red bean paste chia seed pudding is SO refreshing -- not too sweet and perfectly chilled. Come here and you won't be disappointed. The tasting room is kinda hidden in the back. It's quaint, but charming. If I lived in Montreal, this would be one of my top spots.

Super place pour decouvrir la culture ! Service incroyablement courtois et Rapides. Bref je…read morerecommended dy aller

Ginger Mango Black Tea, oh so refreshing!…read more I love how they make all the tea from scratch when order and no sugar is added! Salon de the Chai Tea Lounge is such a nice surprise. Friendly staff, chill and cozy environment and of course tasty beverage! Highly recommended if you are in the area!

I have been a few times and always impressed with the quality and service. A lovely treat !read more

Afternoon tea at Ritz Carlton was very nice. Palm court is an elegant room. The service was…read moreexcellent. The food was delicious. They were accommodating to my allergies. Everything was so tasty I asked for a written list of what was served and they provided this list. I may try to duplicate at the afternoon teas at my home for family & friends. Highly recommend trying this afternoon tea.

World's worst coffee is the funniest slogan I've seen for a coffee shop, and to pair it with a name…read moreand logo like the common pigeon is just peak creativity. Just so everyone's aware, the coffee is great, the baristas are nice, the location is superb, and it all around is exactly the opposite of its tagline haha. Popped by here to enjoy a maple latte (because when in Canada, you have to have maple!) before visiting the art museum. It was delicious. The shop looks deceptively small but is actually quite spacious inside.

We visited Pigeon a couple of days ago for coffee on a very cold and windy day. Unfortunately,…read morebecause there was a windchill of -20, every time the door opened, we were freezing but that's not their fault. We had one mocha, one latte, one flat white and one coffee. All drinks were very good except that the coffee was lukewarm. I had said I only wanted a coffee if it was piping hot and we told it would be. Other than that, it was a fun experience as they offer games to play at the tables. It was clean and the barista was nice.