Afternoon Tea in Vancouver | La Petite Cuillère, The Secret Garden Tea Company, Neverland Tea Salon, and the 1927 Lounge

Cosmopolite X
Jul 24
6 min read

Magenta velvet booth in a cozy tea room with floral cups, marble tables, shelves of teacups, and sheer curtains behind it

La Petite Cuillère, The Secret Garden Tea Company, Neverland Tea Salon, and the brand-new Art of Tea at the 1927 Lounge — with real prices, honest opinions, and where I'd actually book again.

Vancouver has an almost overwhelming number of afternoon teas - from heritage hotels and hidden salons, to French patisseries, whimsical tea houses and seasonal menus. Which is lovely, until you're trying to pick just one.

This is part two of my Vancouver afternoon tea guide. Four more tea rooms, including one that opened recently and hasn't quite been discovered yet. I've paid for all of them, I've formed opinions about all of them, and at least one of those opinions is going to be unpopular!

Let's spill the tea 🫖

La Petite Cuillère, Mount Pleasant

Empty café with magenta velvet booths, marble tables, gold chairs, lace curtains, and tea cups on a bright, cozy backdrop

The prettiest little tea house in the city.

Just off Broadway in Mount Pleasant, La Petite Cuillère is one of Vancouver's most charming little tea houses — and while the location isn't the most glamorous stretch of the city, the interior is exactly as sweet as the name suggests.

The décor is whimsical and genuinely unique. It feels like something out of an Alice in Wonderland tea party: ornate pink benches, chandeliers, a kind of soft-focus fantasy. This is the place you come for afternoon tea energy, and honestly, the atmosphere is my favorite thing about it.

A note on those pink benches, because I know you want one: you might need at least three in your party to be seated there. I've been twice and ended up at the corner table both times as a party of two, even when it wasn't busy.

The teacup collection is enviable — dozens of ornate designs on display, some available to buy. The teaspoon collection is equally impressive, as it absolutely should be. La Petite Cuillère is French for "the little spoon."

Wooden shelf displaying colorful floral teacups and saucers, neatly arranged in warm light.

The tea: Afternoon tea is $68 per person. The menu is a nice balance of savoury bites and sweet treats — delicate finger sandwiches, petite pastries that look almost too pretty to eat. Almost. Everything is clearly designed to pair well with the tea, and with your camera roll. I visited during their autumn menu; the offering shifts slightly by season.

Gold tiered tea stand with mini cakes, pastries, sandwiches, and tea cups on a marble table against a teal background.

The honest bit: This is one of those places where you're paying as much for the atmosphere as the food. Portions run on the smaller side, and for $68 it's arguably a little overpriced for what lands on the stand. They also don't currently offer prosecco or cocktails — so if you're after a tipsy afternoon tea, this isn't your spot.

Bright café interior with ornate pink booth seating, marble tables, gold chairs, and sheer curtains creating a cozy, whimsical feel

Verdict: Lovely if you want something cosy and aesthetic. Perfect for a slow, rainy Vancouver afternoon — which, let's be honest, is most of them!

The Secret Garden Tea Company, Kerrisdale

Elegant tea room with wooden tables, floral teacups, white chairs, chandelier, angel wall decor, and a mirrored mantel.

A local institution I have mixed feelings about.

Out in Kerrisdale, The Secret Garden Tea Company is the one everybody recommends. I'd never been. I went. I came away conflicted (but with a new teacup for my collection).

Assorted vintage floral teacups and saucers with gold trim on a white shelf, in white, blue, pink, and purple hues.

It's both a tea shop and a tea house, and the shop side is genuinely excellent. A wide selection of their own branded teas — plum and cottage pear, lavender earl grey, plenty more — plus a good collection of teacups and teapots for sale. Even at $50, I cannot resist the perfect teacup. I gave one a new home. I regret nothing.

Vintage floral tea cups and saucers on a shelf, with a sign reading Vintage Tea Cups $50 each.

Afternoon tea is served in two quaint side rooms with classic décor, and I was surprised by how many tables they fit. I went mid-week and it was moderately busy; on a weekend I imagine it feels considerably less intimate. Menus rotate seasonally — I had the autumn menu, and there's a summer high tea running now.

Tiered afternoon tea stand with assorted pastries and cakes on floral plates in a cozy cafe.

The tea: $59 per person, one of the more affordable options in the city. Mine arrived on the most adorably small tea stand I've ever seen. And I'm not sure if they were short on savoury options or simply generous, but I received two of each sandwich and took a few home. Prosecco and mimosas are available — though since it's a fair drive from downtown, I was the driving and skipped them.

Tea service with floral china, scones, jam, and clotted cream on a wooden table.

The honest bit: And here's my unpopular opinion. I'm genuinely not sure why this one is so frequently recommended. Unless you live nearby, it's out of the way — a 20-minute drive from downtown — and Vancouver has so many other options that I struggle to justify the trek for a visitor. Yes, it's cheaper than most. But you'll likely spend the savings on the Uber just to get there.

I also wasn't keen on the service - I had tea alone, and I felt like my waitress was giving me the side-eye the whole time. Which I sometimes get as a blogger and content creator, but I judge a place by how they treat solo customers, and I wouldn't feel comfortable going here alone again.

White shelves display floral teacups and jars of loose tea labeled green tea, herbal tea, and Irish breakfast.

Verdict: As a local, I'd absolutely return to buy tea and teacups, or to pick up an afternoon tea to go. For the sit-down service? Less likely. If you live in the neighbourhood, it's a lovely local. If you're staying downtown, I don't think the journey earns itself.

Neverland Tea Salon, Kitsilano

Whimsical tea party table with rabbit pillows, yellow rose, teacups, plates and menu reading Margherita in a cozy lounge.

The best value in Vancouver, in a room that doesn't quite deserve it.

For a similar price, Neverland Tea Salon in Kitsilano is a little closer in — about a 10-15 minute drive from downtown. I've been a few times. It isn't my absolute favourite afternoon tea in the city, but it is a wonderful, affordable, cosy afternoon.

Whimsical tea room with set tables, chandeliers, ivy, teacup decor, and Peter Pan wall art in a cozy, elegant setting

They lean hard into seasonal themes, and I mean that as a compliment. I visited during last year's Mad Hatter tea, which suits the salon aesthetic perfectly. There's a summer high tea on now, and it looks like a Bridgerton-themed service is starting in mid August — let me know in the comments if you'd like me to review it!

Two small orange Drink Me jars on a green plate with a lace doily, beside a gold-rimmed teacup on a white tablecloth

The tea: $58 per person, with a genuinely impressive range of dietary accommodations — vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free. They pour never-ending pots of tea, and if I'm remembering correctly, that includes working your way through different varieties. Their tea list is enormous, dozens of options, probably the most extensive I've encountered at any tea service in the city. You'll want more than one.

Tiered tea tray with decorated pastries and finger sandwiches on a white tablecloth, at a formal afternoon tea setting

There's also a lunch menu, a handful of cocktails and bubbly options, and a Fairy Hour Monday to Friday — a mini tea flight, a scone, and a small selection of sweets and sandwiches.

Close-up of assorted decorated desserts on a floral plate, with a tiny paper flag reading EAT ME.

The honest bit: For this price point, Neverland's menu is a standout against places like Secret Garden or La Petite Cuillère. The care that goes into both the design and the flavour of the food is obvious, and it tastes as good as it looks. My only real complaint is the space itself. The styling is fantastic — but Neverland deserves a more whimsical, romantic room to put it in. On a busy afternoon I suspect it feels a bit crowded.

Verdict: If you want an affordable afternoon tea in Vancouver, this is the one. Great service, an unmatched tea selection, and food that earns its price twice over.

Watch my full video review below 🫖

The 1927 Lounge at Rosewood Hotel Georgia — $75

Upscale lounge with framed photos, warm lamps, and a person seated by a dark wood table in a cozy, elegant setting

Vancouver's newest afternoon tea, and — for now — a genuine hidden gem.

Our final stop is the newest, and possibly the best.

The Rosewood Hotel Georgia recently introduced a fternoon tea in its 1927 Lounge, and the setting does half the work. You're inside a 1927 heritage building with one of the most beautiful hotel lobbies in Vancouver. If it looks familiar, there's a reason — this is where Taylor Swift stayed during her Eras Tour finale.

Elegant empty lounge with beige banquettes, black tables set for tea, and dark wood walls lined with framed art.

They call the service The Art of Tea, and the tea genuinely is the star. A bespoke Tealeaves chest arrives tableside so you can see and smell the selection before you commit. The range runs from Mad Hatter's Tea Party (my choice) to Cloud Dancer, a rose-and-vanilla white tea inspired by this year's Pantone Color of the Year.

Floral teacup with amber tea on a blue saucer beside a glass teapot on a marble table, cozy tabletop scene

The tea: $75 per person, or $95 with a glass of Champagne. It's the priciest on this list — but you get a great deal for it. The stand arrives with five different sweets (macarons through to opera cake), two scones, two savoury pastries and three classic finger sandwiches. This is, I think, the most classic afternoon tea menu in Vancouver. It's everything you want it to be, it looks beautiful, and — most importantly — it tastes wonderful.

Tiered afternoon tea stand with pastries, macarons and fruit-topped cakes beside pink pillows on a sofa, with tea and drinks.

The practical bit: Service runs weekends only, with seatings from noon until 3pm. It's a small room. It wasn't busy when I went but you will probably need a reservation.

Assorted French pastries on a white tiered tray, including a strawberry-topped tart and macarons, in a softly lit café

Verdict: One of my favourite new afternoon teas in Vancouver, full stop. A classic setting, excellent service, and a perfectly judged menu. Go before everyone else finds it.

So which Vancouver afternoon tea is worth it?

Tea room	Neighbourhood	Price	Best for
La Petite Cuillère	Mount Pleasant	$68	Décor, atmosphere, a rainy afternoon
The Secret Garden Tea Company	Kerrisdale	$59	Locals; buying tea and teacups
Neverland Tea Salon	Kitsilano	$58	Best value; dietary options; tea selection
The 1927 Lounge	Downtown	$75	The classic splurge

If you want the best value, book Neverland. If you want the most beautiful room to sit in, book the 1927 Lounge — and if you can only do one afternoon tea in Vancouver, that's the one I'd send you to.

Assorted tea sandwiches topped with microgreens on a white plate beside amber tea glasses in a café setting.

And these are far from the only options. If you missed it, part one of this series covers afternoon tea at the Fairmont and the Wedgewood, plus Ladurée and Patisserie Für Elise.

What's your favourite afternoon tea in Vancouver? Tell me in the comments — I'm always looking for the next pot!