A lovely, relaxed atmosphere makes Cardinal a great place to catch up with a friend or friends over…read moretea. Service is quiet and efficient, and the food is delicious, paired with an excellent selection of teas. All of which makes it one of my favorite places to have tea.

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!

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.

This little shop serves excellent tea. The shop is filled with glass cabinets with antique tea sets…read moreand plateware. It was almost like a museum exhibit. There are about 4 wooden tables available where you can sit and order from the expansive tea menu. It really is an experience like no other. We ordered the jasmine flower and green tea sets, as well some steamed buns. The couple who owns the establishment are very kind and eager to show you the art of tea drinking. The owner arrives at your table with your super cool tea drinking set, and proceeds to pour the hot water into a cup containing the tea leaves. This is then poured into a sieve and finally, you pour it into the drinking cup. The tea itself was very aromatic and light. I've never felt so tranquil and at ease. Sitting in front of a view of Old Montreal and sipping warm and fresh tea was one unforgettable experience.

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.

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!

My second time back and it did not disappoint. This time we came in warm summer weather for lunch…read moreon a Monday just when they opened. I had the yuzu tea (cold) and zora soba with ebi tempura extra. Delicious and refreshing. I followed it with the hojicha caramel cream chiffon cake, and experienced dessert nirvana. Oh and the service was very friendly. Bathrooms clean. We were able to nab a corner table by the window to people watch. I love this place.

I've been going there for years. Everything there is delicious. My recommendation is the ramen with…read morethe matcha soba noodles. That's a unique dish I haven't seen elsewhere. Will definitely come back when I can!

I made a reservation, I came at the hour scheduled. They told me "we don't have room", I was like,…read more"yeah do you want I come later?.. because I precisely reserved to have a place here at this hour..". They told me "no no" and proceeded to put me on the counter.. Ok, anyway... at some point they managed to find a place, so I went at a small table very wobbly.. I came here to drink a good tea in a quiet environment, but unfortunately, the owner decided it was better to blast stupid dance music with a big speaker.. So yeah, if you reserve, expect that it will be like you did not, and if you are seeking peaceful tea, expect instead nightclub ambience. Ah yes, and it costed me for just one tea, more than to eat a complete meal in a not expensive restaurant (25$ without the tips). Note to the owner: I saw you liked my review, so I decided to post it here too. Impressive that not only is managing a basic reservation beyond your capacities, but you're also unable to take honest criticism. When you charge these kinds of prices, people will demand a certain standard. And serving it on a wobbly stool doesn't really match a $25 cup of tea.

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.

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.

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.

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.