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T-Buds Tea Lounge is a charming tea shop in the Yonge and Lawrence area, focusing on high tea and afternoon tea. This lovely hidden gem provides an affordable and high-quality afternoon tea- high tea experience in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere, along with an impressive selection of over 60 loose leaf teas for tea enthusiasts to enjoy. They even got the spotlight in the Toronto Star as Best Budget-friendly and one of the '6 Best Tea Spots' in the city! Their menu offers a delightful selection of traditional and signature Afternoon Tea and High Tea options, featuring fresh finger sandwiches, scones, and pastries. Enjoy savory mushroom-filled crispy pastries, mini quiches, layered Waldorf salad with flavored whipped cream, mini cottage pies with aromatic ground beef and mashed potato, macarons, mini pavlovas, a flute or sparkling tea and so much more! They are located on the 2nd floor and unfortunately, this place is not wheelchair accessible.
I had a great experience here for afternoon tea with a friend. The calming interior was inviting and the service was very pleasant. I tried the Tea Tiffins, which included an assortment of sandwiches and pastries. I can't recall a standout from the bunch because they were all great! I tried their comfort tea, which had a nice blend of different classic tea flavours. Compared to my previous experience for Afternoon tea at Lauduree, I'd say this was far superior across the board!
Afternoon tea at T-Buds was a lovely experience! We brought the whole family to enjoy high tea and I was not disappointed. The tea menu is limited compared to other places I've visited, however their selection is good and I loved both the black teas that I tasted. The tea sandwiches were especially delicious, and I love that everything was halal! Service was slow, however, and so I would caution anyone on a tight schedule. It may have just been that particular day. Also, it's worth noting that you must be able to climb stairs to get to the dining area. Overall, I do recommend this spot.
This is a very unassuming place for afternoon tea. Located upstairs (not handicap friendly) of a soon to be chicken restaurant it has less than a dozen tables. If you are used to high tea at one of the big hotels you may be slightly disappointed at the environment. Good selection of teas and a decent selection of sandwiches and scones grouped into 'packages'. Each grouped selection comes with a selection of savoury sandwiches and scones. Additional items can be added on a la carte. Sandwiches and scones were okay, nothing remarkable. Service was decent. Because of the size of the place there is one unisex restroom which doubles as the employees change room, again this is not a big place! We arrived at noon on a Sunday and an hour later they were full! This is our second time here and it's a nice option for tea if you don't want to head to someplace else that might be more formal or traditional. We stayed 2 hours and did not feel rushed.
The classic afternoon tea menu ($38) begins with a hot pot of tea selected from an extensive two-page listing. I stick with a traditional black tea that allows me to include a splash of oat milk into it without drowning out the tea flavours. If you're waiting on a guest, look through their tea descriptions. Someone poetic crafted them; such the description of how black Ceylon spring valley tea leaves are created through "warm sunshine following tropical monsoons with cold nights". As the tea tower is prepared, a two-bite leek quiche and simple caprese salad tie us over. If you're the type of person who skips breakfast and lunch before heading to afternoon tea, you'll appreciate these pre-tea light bites. However, if you're like me and never skip a meal, I'd forgo the microwave re-heated quiche to save room for Tbuds amazing scones. They have a lovely crispy crust that breaks easily to reveal a soft fluffy centre and aren't overly sweet so you can slather it with mascarpone cream and jam. Too bad they are so stingy with the condiments, providing enough for two scones at most. In fact, if anything we need more of the mascarpone cream as it's lighter and less buttery than traditional clotted cream. Their sandwiches each incorporates an herb and a creamy element. We loved them all: the egg salad is enhanced with a bit of chives, the cucumber sandwich is sliced paper thin and uses an herbed cream cheese, the curried chicken includes a refreshing chutney, and even the sun-dried tomato and cheddar combination surprisingly works. With six sandwiches to a person, it makes for a filling meal. The tower is capped off with fresh soft macarons that have a vibrant fruity flavour and luscious cream. The other petit fours - a fruit tart and ultra-decadent salted chocolate square - are less impressive but nonetheless decent.
I would call this place adequate, nothing spectacular, but nothing overly disappointing. They have a large selection which is nice and is looseleaf. The appetizer had caramelized onions, goat cheese in a tart. They had fairly tasty and substantial sized sandwiches. The desserts were a bit unimpressive and feel as though they are from the grocery store. Was an overall nice experience, with friendly staff. Would come if I lived close by in the area. The only downside (which can count for alot) is the vibe. It is not fancy or special feeling. If you want something that feels like a special occasion or want to feel like you are somewhere in british english style or with fine china or dainty tea room... it is not for you. The environment is very lack luster and the bathroom feels like a gas station washroom. The food is great, but the vibes could be better.
I'm a huge fan of afternoon tea~ usually I love going for dine in service but sometimes I like to get it to go as well. Craving afternoon tea to go? t-buds have some amazing ready to go afternoon tea boxes that travel so well! They have a variety of sandwiches, scrone are pretty fluffy, macarons texture was on point and also loved the cream of Earl grey tea! You can order for same day or future pick up and they also deliver and can also cater for events as well!
I went here on a Saturday afternoon. It was not busy that day. I got a tea tiffin high tea package and mango herbal tea. The scones were moist. They had blueberry and regular scones. They also serve sandwiches and tarts. The finger food was delicious and vegan friendly. The service was prompt and fast. The decor is relaxing. Note this place is on the upper level so you have to take stairs.
It's a 2-star experience, with 3 stars on the food quality and only 1 star for hostness. My usual go-to high tea place, the afterqueen tea shop were closed on Tuesdays so I was looking for alternative venues. There was a 20% off yelp offer poping up for Tbuds. However, when we went in and showed them the offer, the owner refused to redeem it. They were saying it was a promotion half a year ago. This was a dishonest way to attract customers with long expired yelp offers posted! They had quite some varieties on tea selections. I got one of their fruity tea which tasted like water. For food, we got the beforenoon tea and classic afternoon tea to share. The beforenoon tea covered varieties of savoury and sweet selections including mini smoked salmon bagel, fried egg, chicken sausage, potatoes, mini quiche, crossiant with cheese and apple, cinnamon roll, waffles and yogurt parfait. In spite of the varieties, the food was mediocre. The brie cheese, crossiant bread and bagel were extremely hard and served with too cold. Flavour of smoked salmon was okay. Quiche was served cold as well, which was not bearable. The classic afternoon tea provided less food than the beforenoon tea at a higher price. It included quiche and salad, six finger sandwiches, two pieces of scones, macaron, a few pieces of fruits and a chocolate dessert. The macaron was so hard. I felt like I was chewing a piece of rock. The skin of the quiche was too thick with insufficient stuffings inside. The vegetarian sandwiches were okay, especially the tomato and cheddsr cheese sandwich. The roast beef tasted old. The flavour of the curry chicken was not delicate. The skin of the tuna roll was too thick. I would not consider revisiting this venue any time soon considering the dishonesty of the business owner and the mediocre quality of food.
AMAZING value for the price. I would highly recommend the brunch deals here. Each of the items includes a pot of tea, generally for a total of under $10. I came with two of my girlfriends. I ordered the Fairlawn Favourite (crepe with smoked turkey, swiss cheese and a large omega-3 egg) with mango lemon fruit infusion tea. The other two both ordered Toast of Snowdon (spiced french toast served with fresh berries, mascarpone cream and maple syrup), with oolong vanilla tea and black cocoa caramel tea. I think the fruit tea was my favourite, as the flavours of the other two weren't as apparent. Service was ok - they forgot to give us any milk or sugar when our teas first came on. We then asked for sugar, and it didn't seem to occur to the waiter that he had forgotten milk as well. It was relatively empty throughout our stay, as it was a weekday afternoon. However, I would love to come back and try their desserts.
A certain yelper sent me to The Uptown Tea Lounge which was just opened for less than 2 weeks prior to my visit... Everything here is clean and fresh...and the staffs are super nice. Tea selections wise is decent... most of the teas are priced from $5 to $15 for 50 gram. The nice thing about The Uptown Tea Lounge is they are selling sample scoop package so you can just have a taste and those are great for stocking stuffers for your tea loving friends! (someone reading this?) For staying in to enjoy a pot of tea... they are starting from $5 per pot... served brewing in one of those Teaze tea infuser- made with medical grade Eastman Trita. The good thing is of course you can smell every single type of tea before you order! :) I like the detail descriptions of all the tea in their menu so great if you are a tea novice. The staffs here are really friendly too and trying to give you some suggestions. I ordered Oolong Milky Way ($6) to stay - "A unique Oolong from China with high "sweet milk" notes mingling with impeccable orchid hints to create a long smooth lingering finish. A milk lovers delight!" - It is really intriguing and different to experience Oolong tea with this heavy body and hint of milky taste... finish is quite silky and smooth I got a sample scoop of Black Tea. Lychee Rose buds ($2.50) to go - "A deliciously sweet tea smooth and cooling with the floral hint of rose to create a refreshing brew and the sweetness of lychees to awaken your taste!" - Remind me of summer and lychee jello.... fruity and strong... The Upper Tea Lounge also serves Afternoon Tea $26 for 2 which is quite reasonable. And for sandwiches and wraps with $2 extra you get a pot of tea with tea matching too. OH and Crepes... Crepes.. I have to be back for their Crepes!!
I had chocolate inspired afternoon tea set with groupon. Great value! T-buds has a large selection of tea. I tried dark chocolate mint buds and coco caramel buds. They both were recommended with the chocolate inspired tea set. Both tea were very good and I ended buying two tins to take home. :) Tea sandwiches are good, but nothing too special. I was fooled by the crepe thinking it's sweet, but it's actually savory with a little spicy kick. We got two types of scones, chocolate and cranberry. Both were fresh baked and fluffy. All the desserts are good as well.
Came here for my birthday celebration. Had the Valentines Day special for two. It was amazing. Great service, great atmosphere and amazing food.
I get the craving for a fancy high tea once a year, and this year's choice was a T-Buds. Located on the second floor, it is easy to bypass this without realizing it is there. We made reservations for a Saturday 11 AM early lunch and had the whole place to ourselves for the entire time. We shared a high tea set and added a sandwich plate, which was perfect for two light eaters. They have a very impressive tea collection to choose from and our server was very patient as we tried to deliberate over our choices. Lovely quiet space to spend a couple hours over a cup of tea. read more
I ordered this to go so I can't speak to the in person ambiance, but I thought the food was phenomenal. The portion size for the price was impressive, and everything tasted incredibly fresh. The stand out was the mini quiche (I don't usually like quiche that much but this one was great!) It travelled super well via delivery app and was a great substitute for in person tea when I didn't have time to go anywhere in person during a work trip. I'd definitely recommend! read more
Super cute homey cozey space. Afternoon high tea for affordable price point without having to travel to busy downtown core. My favourite part is their wide selection of teas. Their sandwiches and scones part of the afternoon tea tower were good too, but I personally found their desserts too sweet. Good for catching up with long time friends or special celebrations. A small space so recommend making a reservation as early as possible. Not the most impressive in terms of food and ambiance compared to other places that offer high tea, but good location and great tea selection. Very filling despite the price point. Friendly staff too! Would be interested to come again to take other friends who haven't tried it before. read more
1 year ago
T-Buds Tea Lounge is a charming tea shop in the Yonge and Lawrence area, focusing on high tea and afternoon tea. This lovely hidden gem provides an affordable and high-quality afternoon tea- high tea experience in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere, along with an impressive selection of over 60 loose leaf teas for tea enthusiasts to enjoy. They even got the spotlight in the Toronto Star as Best Budget-friendly and one of the '6 Best Tea Spots' in the city! Their menu offers a delightful selection of traditional and signature Afternoon Tea and High Tea options, featuring fresh finger sandwiches, scones, and pastries. Enjoy savory mushroom-filled crispy pastries, mini quiches, layered Waldorf salad with flavored whipped cream, mini cottage pies with aromatic ground beef and mashed potato, macarons, mini pavlovas, a flute or sparkling tea and so much more! They are located on the 2nd floor and unfortunately, this place is not wheelchair accessible. read more
I had a great experience here for afternoon tea with a friend. The calming interior was inviting and the service was very pleasant. I tried the Tea Tiffins, which included an assortment of sandwiches and pastries. I can't recall a standout from the bunch because they were all great! I tried their comfort tea, which had a nice blend of different classic tea flavours. Compared to my previous experience for Afternoon tea at Lauduree, I'd say this was far superior across the board! read more
2 years ago
Afternoon tea at T-Buds was a lovely experience! We brought the whole family to enjoy high tea and I was not disappointed. The tea menu is limited compared to other places I've visited, however their selection is good and I loved both the black teas that I tasted. The tea sandwiches were especially delicious, and I love that everything was halal! Service was slow, however, and so I would caution anyone on a tight schedule. It may have just been that particular day. Also, it's worth noting that you must be able to climb stairs to get to the dining area. Overall, I do recommend this spot. read more
This is a very unassuming place for afternoon tea. Located upstairs (not handicap friendly) of a soon to be chicken restaurant it has less than a dozen tables. If you are used to high tea at one of the big hotels you may be slightly disappointed at the environment. Good selection of teas and a decent selection of sandwiches and scones grouped into 'packages'. Each grouped selection comes with a selection of savoury sandwiches and scones. Additional items can be added on a la carte. Sandwiches and scones were okay, nothing remarkable. Service was decent. Because of the size of the place there is one unisex restroom which doubles as the employees change room, again this is not a big place! We arrived at noon on a Sunday and an hour later they were full! This is our second time here and it's a nice option for tea if you don't want to head to someplace else that might be more formal or traditional. We stayed 2 hours and did not feel rushed. read more
The classic afternoon tea menu ($38) begins with a hot pot of tea selected from an extensive two-page listing. I stick with a traditional black tea that allows me to include a splash of oat milk into it without drowning out the tea flavours. If you're waiting on a guest, look through their tea descriptions. Someone poetic crafted them; such the description of how black Ceylon spring valley tea leaves are created through "warm sunshine following tropical monsoons with cold nights". As the tea tower is prepared, a two-bite leek quiche and simple caprese salad tie us over. If you're the type of person who skips breakfast and lunch before heading to afternoon tea, you'll appreciate these pre-tea light bites. However, if you're like me and never skip a meal, I'd forgo the microwave re-heated quiche to save room for Tbuds amazing scones. They have a lovely crispy crust that breaks easily to reveal a soft fluffy centre and aren't overly sweet so you can slather it with mascarpone cream and jam. Too bad they are so stingy with the condiments, providing enough for two scones at most. In fact, if anything we need more of the mascarpone cream as it's lighter and less buttery than traditional clotted cream. Their sandwiches each incorporates an herb and a creamy element. We loved them all: the egg salad is enhanced with a bit of chives, the cucumber sandwich is sliced paper thin and uses an herbed cream cheese, the curried chicken includes a refreshing chutney, and even the sun-dried tomato and cheddar combination surprisingly works. With six sandwiches to a person, it makes for a filling meal. The tower is capped off with fresh soft macarons that have a vibrant fruity flavour and luscious cream. The other petit fours - a fruit tart and ultra-decadent salted chocolate square - are less impressive but nonetheless decent. read more
3 years ago
I would call this place adequate, nothing spectacular, but nothing overly disappointing. They have a large selection which is nice and is looseleaf. The appetizer had caramelized onions, goat cheese in a tart. They had fairly tasty and substantial sized sandwiches. The desserts were a bit unimpressive and feel as though they are from the grocery store. Was an overall nice experience, with friendly staff. Would come if I lived close by in the area. The only downside (which can count for alot) is the vibe. It is not fancy or special feeling. If you want something that feels like a special occasion or want to feel like you are somewhere in british english style or with fine china or dainty tea room... it is not for you. The environment is very lack luster and the bathroom feels like a gas station washroom. The food is great, but the vibes could be better. read more
4 years ago
I'm a huge fan of afternoon tea~ usually I love going for dine in service but sometimes I like to get it to go as well. Craving afternoon tea to go? t-buds have some amazing ready to go afternoon tea boxes that travel so well! They have a variety of sandwiches, scrone are pretty fluffy, macarons texture was on point and also loved the cream of Earl grey tea! You can order for same day or future pick up and they also deliver and can also cater for events as well! read more
2 years ago
I went here on a Saturday afternoon. It was not busy that day. I got a tea tiffin high tea package and mango herbal tea. The scones were moist. They had blueberry and regular scones. They also serve sandwiches and tarts. The finger food was delicious and vegan friendly. The service was prompt and fast. The decor is relaxing. Note this place is on the upper level so you have to take stairs. read more
It's a 2-star experience, with 3 stars on the food quality and only 1 star for hostness. My usual go-to high tea place, the afterqueen tea shop were closed on Tuesdays so I was looking for alternative venues. There was a 20% off yelp offer poping up for Tbuds. However, when we went in and showed them the offer, the owner refused to redeem it. They were saying it was a promotion half a year ago. This was a dishonest way to attract customers with long expired yelp offers posted! They had quite some varieties on tea selections. I got one of their fruity tea which tasted like water. For food, we got the beforenoon tea and classic afternoon tea to share. The beforenoon tea covered varieties of savoury and sweet selections including mini smoked salmon bagel, fried egg, chicken sausage, potatoes, mini quiche, crossiant with cheese and apple, cinnamon roll, waffles and yogurt parfait. In spite of the varieties, the food was mediocre. The brie cheese, crossiant bread and bagel were extremely hard and served with too cold. Flavour of smoked salmon was okay. Quiche was served cold as well, which was not bearable. The classic afternoon tea provided less food than the beforenoon tea at a higher price. It included quiche and salad, six finger sandwiches, two pieces of scones, macaron, a few pieces of fruits and a chocolate dessert. The macaron was so hard. I felt like I was chewing a piece of rock. The skin of the quiche was too thick with insufficient stuffings inside. The vegetarian sandwiches were okay, especially the tomato and cheddsr cheese sandwich. The roast beef tasted old. The flavour of the curry chicken was not delicate. The skin of the tuna roll was too thick. I would not consider revisiting this venue any time soon considering the dishonesty of the business owner and the mediocre quality of food. read more
10 years ago
AMAZING value for the price. I would highly recommend the brunch deals here. Each of the items includes a pot of tea, generally for a total of under $10. I came with two of my girlfriends. I ordered the Fairlawn Favourite (crepe with smoked turkey, swiss cheese and a large omega-3 egg) with mango lemon fruit infusion tea. The other two both ordered Toast of Snowdon (spiced french toast served with fresh berries, mascarpone cream and maple syrup), with oolong vanilla tea and black cocoa caramel tea. I think the fruit tea was my favourite, as the flavours of the other two weren't as apparent. Service was ok - they forgot to give us any milk or sugar when our teas first came on. We then asked for sugar, and it didn't seem to occur to the waiter that he had forgotten milk as well. It was relatively empty throughout our stay, as it was a weekday afternoon. However, I would love to come back and try their desserts. read more
15 years ago
A certain yelper sent me to The Uptown Tea Lounge which was just opened for less than 2 weeks prior to my visit... Everything here is clean and fresh...and the staffs are super nice. Tea selections wise is decent... most of the teas are priced from $5 to $15 for 50 gram. The nice thing about The Uptown Tea Lounge is they are selling sample scoop package so you can just have a taste and those are great for stocking stuffers for your tea loving friends! (someone reading this?) For staying in to enjoy a pot of tea... they are starting from $5 per pot... served brewing in one of those Teaze tea infuser- made with medical grade Eastman Trita. The good thing is of course you can smell every single type of tea before you order! :) I like the detail descriptions of all the tea in their menu so great if you are a tea novice. The staffs here are really friendly too and trying to give you some suggestions. I ordered Oolong Milky Way ($6) to stay - "A unique Oolong from China with high "sweet milk" notes mingling with impeccable orchid hints to create a long smooth lingering finish. A milk lovers delight!" - It is really intriguing and different to experience Oolong tea with this heavy body and hint of milky taste... finish is quite silky and smooth I got a sample scoop of Black Tea. Lychee Rose buds ($2.50) to go - "A deliciously sweet tea smooth and cooling with the floral hint of rose to create a refreshing brew and the sweetness of lychees to awaken your taste!" - Remind me of summer and lychee jello.... fruity and strong... The Upper Tea Lounge also serves Afternoon Tea $26 for 2 which is quite reasonable. And for sandwiches and wraps with $2 extra you get a pot of tea with tea matching too. OH and Crepes... Crepes.. I have to be back for their Crepes!! read more
I had chocolate inspired afternoon tea set with groupon. Great value! T-buds has a large selection of tea. I tried dark chocolate mint buds and coco caramel buds. They both were recommended with the chocolate inspired tea set. Both tea were very good and I ended buying two tins to take home. :) Tea sandwiches are good, but nothing too special. I was fooled by the crepe thinking it's sweet, but it's actually savory with a little spicy kick. We got two types of scones, chocolate and cranberry. Both were fresh baked and fluffy. All the desserts are good as well. read more
5 years ago
Came here for my birthday celebration. Had the Valentines Day special for two. It was amazing. Great service, great atmosphere and amazing food. read more
5 years ago
I enjoy venturing to afternoon tea every chance I get and T-buds did not dissapoint. We went for the delectable chocolate tea set complete with some delicious turnover with a side of tomato mozz salad. I had the fragrant lychee rose tea and my bf the chocolate caramel tea. We dined inside and had to produce covid vax docs. We had the most enjoyable time and will be back when our travels takes us to Toronto again. read more
I came here for an event and it was really great. I don't believe the menu they served is on their normal menu but it was out of this world. They served us sparkling champagne made out of tea, a normal tea of our choice, a poached pear dessert and much more. They offered us options for the appetizer, entrée and dessert. I would highly recommend hosting an event at TBuds. I also purchased a tin of tea to take home and it is really delicious. read more
"A beautiful snack!" What time we arrived/Wait time? Arrived on a thursday at 4pm and it was busy. I think it is because of the groupon deal they are having! Atmosphere? It is small. It is definitely NOT high tea. It is an afternoon tea... the tea and food is more upscale looking than the place. It feels more like a cute living room and very homey. Service/Staff? Service was so fast and amazing. The girls were so kind to explain all the flavours and were very sweet. Food/Menu/Pricing? The sandwiches were amazing. We got the 12 mini sandwiches (salmon, tuna, egg, chicken) with the quiche, fruit bowl and tea biscuits with cream and jam! I absolutely loved it. I paid for two afternoon tea sessions on groupon for 55$. I love that they filter their water x4 so you get the truest tea taste. read more
Came here yesterday around 4pm for afternoon tea. Bought the Groupon deal for $28 for a classic afternoon tea for two which is regular price for $58. What a great deal! The decor was very warm and the staff were all very friendly. The place was small seating about 26 people so its better to make reservations. The place was pretty full when we arrive and by about 4:30pm, the place was full. The classic afternoon tea for two included two pots of tea with 2 warm quiches to start, follow by a three tiered tray that had a wide variety of fancy tea sandwiches, 2 raisin scones, 2 plain scones, 2 macarons , 2 mini sweets and 2 mini fresh fruits dishes. The sandwiches were very tasty with interesting flavours like paprika and curry. My favourite was the warm raisin scone especially with the Mascarpone cream and jam that was served with it. As for the tea selection, there was probably over 40 teas to choose from. I had the green passion fruit tea which was light and fruity - very nice! To our surprise, the meal finished off with a flute of sparkling green tea which was very refreshing. We also ordered the Caesar chicken crepe for our daughter which was delicious. If you love savoury crepes, then you must come try it here! We will definitely come back. Probably won't be ordering the classic afternoon tea next time as there was a bit too much food. The savoury cream afternoon tea at $38 for two would be a better option for us as it has the same three tiered tray of sandwiches, scones and fruits and a pot of tea each which is more than enough food for us. read more
7 years ago
T-Buds is my most favorite high tea place to go to whenever we are in the mood. From the cozy space to the amount of food you get and the prices - who wouldn't love to go for afternoon tea here! Space: The space is tight, don't get me wrong but it's very cozy. There are big window's to light up the room and the seating is so comfortable that you never want to leave. You are able to hold larger parties or even go with 1 other person as long as reservations are made. From the outside, T-Buds doesn't look like the cutest place in the world but on the inside, it's very calming and relaxing. Food: Typically, when we go here, we order the afternoon tea special. In this special you receive a 3 tier of delicious goodies (fruits, macaron's, scones, lemon bars etc), mini sandwiches, a tea of your choice, quiche and even champagne. From the scones being buttery and not dry to the macaron's being delicious, t-buds has the best afternoon tea service. The best part about all of this is that they serve HALAL meat in the sandwiches and let me tell you, the sandwiches are AH-MAZING!! My favorite one is the chicken curry one - super delicious! Service: Although I do feel that T-Buds has the ability to seem short staffed, you can tell they are working their hardest to service every table. I think a few extra waitresses on the floor will help with service to improve. Overall, a great experience for me and others I've taken - everyone seems to love T-Buds! Definitely beats Moroco Chocolat. read more
7 years ago
Went here yesterday with my husband for their classic afternoon tea at $29/person. Pros: -sandwiches were tasty -scones were excellent -excellent presentation of the 3 tiers Cons: -cream of earl grey tea I chosen wasn't good -petit fours were poor in taste (macaroons was hard, chocolate brownie was close to rock hard) -lacking traditional China teapots and cups -decor is not your typical English high tea setting -seating is tight as you're sitting very close to the table next to you and behind you making you involuntarily hearing other people's conversations -3 of the sandwiches we wanted were not available -would have liked if scones were served with clotted cream instead of their creme mascarpone -found an eyelash underneath in one of the fruit cups (wasn't a biggie to me but I'm sure others may find this gross) -my teacup wasn't cleaned well as there was tea stain at the bottom The price in comparison with other high tea places out there is quite reasonable but it really doesn't come close to when being compared to higher end high teas, but I guess that's the price difference you are paying for. This place is really just OKAY for me to have given it a try and experience here but we wouldn't be returning as a few of my high tea requirements aren't met here such as the ambience and the nice fancy fine bone China teapots and teacups aren't used here definitely took away from my high tea experience. I would recommend to owner to ensure more careful handling of food to avoid future hairs of any sort to be in food and to clean the teacups better. read more
11 years ago
Located on the second floor right above aroma in midtown Toronto, this cozy cafe was a great place to chit chat and catch up with some girlfriends. The area is awesome with loads of patisseries and bakeries. When we went on a Sunday afternoon for high tea, it was filled with tables of quietly chatting women. My first impression was that this place was super cute! There were big cushy individual chairs with tables lined with white table clothes and tea served in simple white teapot and white cups. Cute parisian pictures and loads of tea leaves are on either sides of the walls. Its not as fancy as the other places in Toronto , but I think the price was very reasonable! For $27 (approx) you get a choice of your own tea, 6 sandwiches, scones w jam and creme mascarpone, 2 petit fours, a small quiche and fresh fruit. Sandwiches come in a variety of the classic types plus a few unique rolls. :) I liked most of the sandwiches :) and the creme mascarpone, jam and fresh scones were heavenly!!! They have a wide selection of teas and they also have a unique section of teas depending on your "life stage". I know I mentioned that when I went it was full of females but they also have a small section of teas "just for men"! I think that's pretty considerate! :) I ordered an earl gray creme de caramel which was delightful! I forgot which ones my friends chose hehe but the staff are super nice! Overall we had a wonderful tea time on a Sunday afternoon with some girl friends without breaking the bank! Definitely go for the scones with creme mascarpone and jam!! Its just so delicious and floaty! read more
Went for the savoury cream tea set with a pot of mango pineapple black tea. Expected nicer presentation (normally you see a tower of scone/sandwich/fruits etc) but everything is served on one plate. Server didn't offer me any honey to go with my tea :( Food portion was ok but tea was soso. Will not go back for full price but using the 2 for $25 living social deal was worth the try. read more
I got one of those coupon deals for this place. My previous experiences with high tea was only King Edward Hotel so I can't really compare the two places. For the coupon, I get one pot of tea, an assortment of sandwiches and cookies for two people and a box with an assortment of different teas. The sandwiches and cookies were good but not spectacular. The service was a bit slow. I think that I got a great deal with the coupon but I wouldn't come here without any special deal because I find their afternoon tea a bit pricey. read more
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An excellent place for afternoon tea, I am a fan. Even my husband, who's not a big fan of afternoon tea, was impressed a little... The quiche, sandwiches, scones, macaroon, fresh fruits, desserts...everything was so yummy!! I just wish that the scones were warmer, but everything else was excellent. I didn't know about a Groupon voucher, so next time I'll go using Groupon with my girlfriends. read more
I adore this place, even though I've only visited this place once. If it wasn't for the fact that the location isn't that easily accessable by subway, as it is smack dab between Lawrence/Yonge station but closer to York Mills Station. I'd probably be making a LOT of excuses to come here. I showed up here on a lazy Sunday afternoon for lunch to try out their crepes and their tea. The store is two levels, with the lounge/kitchen upstairs and the cafe downstairs. The upstairs lounge is great casual space, and has big squishy armchairs and couches on one side and a table on the other. Unfortunately, when we went the A/C was broken upstairs and the sound system was kind of annoying with the subwoofer acting up from time to time. They were willing to turn it off for us, when we asked. So the crepes around 15.00, includes a small side salad and your choice of cuppa, which you can either get hot or cold. Their crepes are simply wonderful, great texture with a touch of chewy, and sturdily thin. Our orders, Spice Island crepe, which was stuffed with crab meat, and nicely spicy without being overwhelming. The boyfriend ordered the Moghul, which was butter chicken in a crepe (as he called it) and another mutual friend ordered the smoke Salmon crepe (I forget the actual name on the menu) For dessert, we split the Irish Strawberry and their classic crepe. I'd said go straight for the classic; even though the Irish Strawberry was heavenly. But I loved the classic more, because it was so simply done, lemon and sugar, and an A-plus follow up after our lunch crepes. All the crepes paired wonderfully well with the mix of teas we had ordered with our crepes. (the other mutual friend ordered the Oolong Milky Way, I ordered the Lychee Rose Iced, and the boyfriend ordered the chai) I, also, liked the fact that they split the crepes into 3 plates, without us having to ask. I spent a bit of time chatting with the owners, and they're very friendly and enthusiatic about the products that they carry. They did a tea tasting for me to taste the difference between some of the different types of oolong they had and how it would taste versus the Iron Goddess they had on hand. The store, also, does tea tasting seminars and if it as fun as the impromtu tea tasting seminar I had, I'll probably drag a few friends for a tea seminar and afternoon tea. The store, also, offers the afternoon tea for 4 people, which retails around $48 before taxes. They recommend you call ahead for afternoon tea, at least a day in advance, although they did tell me that if you call in the morning of the day you want to go, they should be able to accomodate you. They accept all major credit cards and debit. read more
Very impressed with the high tea. Luckily we got a Groupon to experience t-buds and we were not disappointed! $32 for $64 experience for two. Served a pot of tea - the sencha passion green tea was delicious! Must drink. First course was a crepe (cheese and spinach) with a summer salad (the dressing was so good! I think it was mango and tangerine... Or something along those lines). Then they gave us the 3 tier plate with small sandwiches, scones, and dessert. Everything was amazing! Wasn't a huge fan of the desserts but they were decent enough. The scones were buttery and light. Mini sandwiches were delicious! The place itself is beautiful with natural light coming through. Comfy chairs to sit at. The service was great! Good job ladies. I would definitely come back for this experience. A great way to spend afternoon tea with your girlfriend :) it is a bit pricey so if you get a chance to experience it with a coupon or discount, DO IT! read more
13 years ago
Overwhelmed servers seem to have to assemble orders, seat clients and clear tables. service goes by the wayside. Having high tea here and not only is the 90s jazz fusion elevator music a pure annoyance but so is the lack of attention to detail. I wont return, there are much better places for mid afternoon tea and snacks with white glove service. Took over 10 mins to seat us and another ten to take our tea order with no instructions on how to steep it. finished the pre made sandwich with stale bread and scone lunch and now have been waiting for 15 min with empty cups and plates for dessert. I'm utterly confused. Ps It's been another 10 mins, still we haven't been addressed and also since then there was an awful loud drilling construction sound while we wait. Help. Me. Now. Editing this review for the third time and changing the star to a straight up one because every table around us who was seated after us had dessert. There are FOUR TABLES. Scam alert. read more
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Ifthikar H.
We had a bit of construction noise early in the day as we are…
10 years ago
Ambience & decor: Contemporary, tastefully simple. Beverage: The tea menu is extensive, including black tea, green tea, white tea, oolong, puerh, &, herbal tisanes. Food & service: Staff is friendly. The food menu is extensive and varied. This is unlike many other tea places I've been to. They have afternoon tea, chocolate tea, savory tea, crepes with tea. You can order petit-fours with tea as well. They have a good selection of vegetarian sandwiches. They have weekday brunch with a pot of tea for only $10, which is a great deal. I ordered their chocolate tea which came with sandwiches, spinach/feta quiche, savory crepe, chocolate scone, cranberry scone, brownie, chocolate croissant, rose macaroon, &, fruits. The petit-fours were par-excellence! An excellent tea place with a good value for the money charged. I have been looking for a good tea place like this to go and found one. read more
I came here with my friend after finding a groupon for the chocolate afternoon tea. At first, I was skeptical about whether I would enjoy it because I'm not the hugest fan of chocolate. I made a reservation ahead of time. When I first walked in, I was impressed by how it was renovated. I remebered it was very vintage and floral (we saw a group of girls dressed up in lacy clothes for tea). We were sat down at a small table with huge sofa armchairs. They gave us the tea selection which was a very long list each with their own description and a waitress outlined what the menu would be. The tea was flavourful and unique. However, it got cold soonly after both in the pot and cup. I also don't know if I could ask them to refill it with hot water. I remember the the presentation of the tiers of food was very pretty and intricate. However, the taste was a little on the mediocre side. We were able to have a really nice long chat in a quiet and beautiful setting. We ended up staying for a few hours, way after we finished our food. It was also a good place to take photos. read more
Loving the afternoon tea!! Came here with the hub and we ordered one Afternoon Tea Service, a smoothie, and a Vanilla Bomb (vanilla ice-cream and strawberries crepe). Everything was delicious and the chairs were very comfy, making the whole experience enjoyable and relaxing. Their little sandwiches are so incredibly yummy, the cream cheese and cucumber just melts in your mouth! Seeing other yelpers' pictures made me realize that T-Buds only has the top floor now, as a new Aroma will be opening up in the corner. read more
Got the groupon to come try their afternoon tea. A great deal given the huge selection of tea and pastries. Food & tea: Huge selection of tea by type: black tea, green tea, white tea, oolong, puerh, herbal, fruit teas, etc. It took me a while to select and the waiter was able to provide some good recommendations and description of the teas. Afternoon tea set for 1 person includes 1 piece of caprese salad, quiche, savoury sandwiches (5-6 types), 2 scones, macarons and pastries. At regular price, its decent price for that amount of food but with groupon, it was a great deal. Very filling. Decor: Lots of tea canisters adorn the wall. It's a small place so tables are pretty close to each other. Also, just a heads up, it's on the second floor accessed by a narrow flight of stairs. read more
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