The Old Curiosity Tea Shop
91 Main Street Markham N, Markham, ON L3P 1X7, Canada
Phone: (905) 472-9927
Website: http://www.cuppa.ca/
The Old Curiosity Tea Shop in Markham is a 4.7-star Coffee Shop restaurant with 353 Google reviews, known for Afternoon Tea and Scones with clotted cream and jam.
Why we love it
- English Tea Room with Victorian charm
- Located near Near Washington St and George St
- Fine china, vintage decor, extensive tea selection
- Table service with knowledgeable staff
- English Tea Room with Victorian charm
- Located near Near Washington St and George St
- Fine china, vintage decor, extensive tea selection
- Table service with knowledgeable staff
What to Order
Afternoon Tea
A classic English high tea experience featuring tiered stands of finger sandwiches, fresh scones with clotted cream and jam, and petite pastries.
"The Afternoon Tea was amazing and such a great experience. The food was delicious fresh. The sandwiches were tasty and the flavours were so balanced. The dessert tray was beautiful and had warm, fresh scones."
Chantell Mitchell
Scones with clotted cream and jam
Warm, fresh scones served with traditional clotted cream and jam, a highlight of the high tea experience.
"The scones were warm and soft with a slight crunch and the Christmas cookies were so well made with the buttery, sugary and slight salty taste coming through in the short bread and the ginger bread cookie was so beautifully decorated."
Navita Yoomadevi Sukhdeo
Welsh Rarebit
A savory hot dish of melted cheese sauce served over toast, a comforting and flavorful English staple.
"We enjoyed the vanilla chai and an assortment of sandwiches, including the Welsh rarebit with extra butter, which was my personal favorite, as well as a walnut cream sandwich and a cream and apple sandwich."
Thaneswaran Tharmeswajakan
Cranberry Orange Zest Cream Cheese Sandwich
A fresh and tasty finger sandwich with a delightful combination of cranberry, orange zest, and cream cheese.
"The cheesy toast was so delicious and the cranberry orange zest cream cheese sandwich was so fresh and tasty, this was a true treat for the holiday season."
Navita Yoomadevi Sukhdeo
Vanilla Chai Tea
One of the many loose-leaf tea options, this vanilla chai is a popular choice among the extensive selection.
"The numerous tea selections truly blew my mind—over 200 loose-leaf options, from vanilla chai to delicate Kyoto cherry rose; we savored a pot each in this very English high tea setting."
Sangeeta Thatsuthan
Earl Grey Cream Tea
A specific blend of Earl Grey tea, noted for its creamy notes and a favorite among tea enthusiasts.
"My fav was the earl grey cream! The food could've been a little better, the best bite were the scones (came with clotted cream!)"
Lily Li
Inside Scoop
- Reservations are essential, especially for high tea, as it gets very busy.
- They are notoriously difficult to reach by phone; consider visiting in person to book.
- Adam, the owner, is a knowledgeable and welcoming host who enhances the experience.
- The tea selection is vast with over 200 loose-leaf options; ask staff for recommendations.
- Parking can be limited in downtown Markham, so plan accordingly.