The Old Curiosity Tea Shop

I think this is a favorite with locals, they have quite a few regular customers that enjoy their tea.
When you first go in, your first thought is they know their tea. A large display of assorted teas can be purchased. As you enter into the main room, a slice of England seems to put be transferred to Markham. I'm not sure how many tea pots they have on display around the room (and they aren't sure either), but I think it gives the "Front Parlor" feel, my wife thinks it's a little too much.
The tea menu is a wonderful list, and describes each tea very well. Select your tea, and then you are presented with the jar so you can smell the aromas of the tea to make sure you have selected well, a very nice touch, a little history of each tea was given, another nice touch.

The menu was amazing, from Sheppard's Pie to Cucumber Sandwiches, allot to choose from. I had the sliced egg and watercress and my wife had a turkey sandwich both were quite good, a few girls a table over were into the afternoon tea, now that looked good, we were a little rushed so we decided on simpler fare.

If you enjoy good old fashioned English food, this is a great place, close to Toronto.

The Plug: The Old Curiosity Tea Shop

              91 Main Street

              Markham, Ont. L3P 1X7

              Phone (905) 472-9927

              http://www.cuppa.ca/

Taylor's Tea Room

Here is a great find, if tea is your thing, and it certainly is for us, Taylors hit it out of the park. Right on the main street of Dundas Ontario it's quaint and the service is prompt. But enough about the place, it's the food we were excited about. I had the Ploughman's Lunch and my wife had a Currant Scone with Devonshire Cream and Jam.

Now, we have had tea at several of the best places in Toronto, but my wife says that was the best Scone she has ever had! My platter was stacked, a big thick slice of buttered fresh bread, cheese, pickles, pate, sausage roll.....incredible. We were tempted by the desserts but we had to pass, we were stuffed!

A whole range of teas served in nice tea pots with cozies and of course loose tea, and china cups and saucers.

So here's the plug: Website http://www.taylorstearoom.ca/

11 King Street West, Dundas, Ontario L9H 1T5

905-628-3768