I love the decor! The theming is cute. The white and the mirrors give it a nice bright feeling, which is sorely lacking in this PNW winter season. I like that it's located in a heritage house. I was really surprised by the size of the place. The entire upstairs is part of the store, and is very well put together.
I don't have much experience with afternoon tea, but I do have a few criticisms. The tea was good, but is bagged and not loose leaf - but I enjoyed it and that's what matters (we had the Raspberry White Champagne). There was a bit of a crack visible in my cup. I think the cutlery could've been better (edges were rough and didn't look polished). The seating had me directly facing the sun, so I ended up moving both of us over into the corner. It might've just been the sun, but I felt it was quite warm! Which paired with the sweet & rich pastries, meant I felt sleepy. There was some dead ivy coming in through a crack in the windowframe where we were seated and an upstairs closet with clothes in it for sale had cobwebs on the ceiling.
My favourites were the chicken croissant and curry pastry. The macarons were fine but the yellow one was on the chewy side (the green one did not have this issue). They were rather sweet but I understand macarons get harder to make the more you reduce the sugar (and might cause cosmetic issues).
Still - I would recommend! This was definitely a worthwhile experience. I've been here once before (years ago), but ended having brunch instead of afternoon tea due to not having a reservation, and finally made it back.
Erin Baird
2.5/5
First time coming into the Little White House, we had lovely company and the staff were very friendly. I’ve hopped around to a few high tea places, and I think there are some areas that could be improved on :)
Pros - very friendly staff - cute interior - cute teacups - fantastic savouries on the vegetarian menu - nice to have vegan/vegetarian options
Cons - you did not select your tea, it was brought to you at the start, it also, even after waiting, tasted under steeped - the staff told us we had 15 minutes after being there 55 minutes, a 70 minute seating is very short considering it is a higher priced high tea - the tables are really snug,we had 4 people and 2 of us couldn’t use our food plates because there was not enough room - we were not given water - the food/treats is ok, not amazing - it was nice to have a vegan option, but it just wasn’t as tasty as other places
Cathy D
Not sure why the latest reviews are so poor for this place? I was pretty nervous after doing high tea here since I read them after making our reservation but we were pleasantly surprised.
The cafe itself is adorable, the decor is so girlie and cute...lots of pink and bows. We were there a Monday afternoon and it was completely empty. The server was so nice and attentive, explained everything very well...even gave us the choice of tables. With the interac option, there was no option to tip so I felt bad about that...be sure to bring cash for gratuity.
The pastries were wonderful as were the scones, the sandwiches were very yummy though some of the bread was a bit on the dryer side though I wonder if maybe it was toasted or just the style of bread? Very tasty nonetheless.
At 58$ I felt it was a bit steep, granted you're likely paying a premium for it being in a nice area in Fort Langley. Hard to justify given my favourite, comparable tea salon is only 35/person.
Nonetheless we left very full and would return.
Linda Kenney
I have enjoyed lunch and tea here on several occasions in the past and had always enjoyed it. However this place has really gone downhill. The room is cramped and with a boisterous party beside us it was hard to have a conversation. The service was so-so and the cost was outrageous for a really mediocre product. Will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Lisa Zhu
I don’t recommend coming on a cold day, it is generally cold~freezing. The high tea is good, and the servants are amazing!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Janice
I thought I was buying high quality clothing from a boutique clothing shop. I found my sweater and jeans on Ali Express and Amazon for far cheaper. I Google lens searched a few more of their items on their website and they were also from Ali Express. Don't shop here unless you like paying an inflated price for fast fashion. And don't be fooled by the "Little White House" branded tags that they've sewn onto the items.
So shady.
Doreen Brown
Five of us made reservations for high tea to celebrate one of our friends birthday. We felt very rushed hadn’t even had finished our food and they were wanting to get us out. We were just about to do the gift opening and again we were told we had to leave We were than told others were waiting for a table They were very rude We left when (we were finished) and then had to wait for several minutes to get into the washroom When our last friend finished in the bathroom, she peaked inside our room and there wasn’t even anyone at our table We i’ll never be returning to the little White House for tea
Milly Woodward
Reading Google reviews about the Little White House, I had my doubts about how the experience would be. I was very excited to realize that is was a wonderful, cute, quaint, well-run establishment. Staff was wonderful and able and willing to help with everything, from assisting us with a disabled friend, to serving up a delicious (and very impressive) High Tea! Thanks for the experience, Little White House.
Will McGuire
We were invited to the Little White House "High Tea" by our daughter and fiance. It was a delightful experience. The food was excellent, the service was awesome and very friendly. We (my partner & I) would recommend the Little White House for any special occasion. We had a companion with mobility difficulties (requires walker) and staff were extremely helpful and accommodating in assisting her.
Lynn Newman
Went for high tea and the experience was mediocre. We sat in a closed-in patio that was cold and drafty even with the space heaters; felt like I was sitting in a shed, complete with bugs. The sandwiches were so dry and tasteless that I didn’t even bother trying the sweets. They also sell clothes which turned out to be awkward as there were a couple of tables in the midst of the retail spaces. The server was lovely but great service couldn’t make up for everything else.
Very disappointed my first time here. Group of 5. Our tea was luke warm. Asked for another pot. We were not given choices for tea. Our pot was not refilled. The food was medicore. Service was not great given on the price per person. We will not go back and do not recommend this tea house. There are better choices out there.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Penny Caviggia
My friend and I went for a special birthday high tea. From the moment we walked inside, the atmosphere and decor were fantastic. With chandler's above the tables and tea cups and flowers on all the tables. We were given a choice of what tea we would prefer, and then the three tiered food was served. Exceptionally good tasting. The waitress was very friendly and our tea pot was filled many times while we visited for two hours. It was an awesome experience, and really enjoyed it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kirk Dewhurst
My wife and I visited the store and we did not have anything from the cafe. The store has high quality clothing, and household items. There are also lots of antiques throughout the house. Everything is for sale. The ambiance and lighting are great. There is parking available. Washrooms are available for the cafe customers. The merchandise in the store is high quality but that also makes the prices higher.
Atmosphere: 5
Heaven Devine
My first impression of 'The Little White House' was amazing. I really appreciate all the original characteristics. When walking in we were greeted by the smell of freshly baked goods. We were able to explore all of the beautiful decor and listen to the history of The Little White House.
The employees were so sweet and welcoming and the food and tea was delicious. My sister and I really enjoyed our experience today and we will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Niffer Newt
If you don't present as white and affluent, don't bother coming here. Upon entry, my friends and I were immediately told to check out the "$10 closet upstairs". Pro-tip to salespeople anywhere: appearance is not an indicator of wealth.
I love the decor! The theming is cute. The white and the mirrors give it a nice bright feeling, which is sorely lacking in this PNW winter season. I like that it's located in a heritage house. I was really surprised by the size of the place. The entire upstairs is part of the store, and is very well put together.
I don't have much experience with afternoon tea, but I do have a few criticisms. The tea was good, but is bagged and not loose leaf - but I enjoyed it and that's what matters (we had the Raspberry White Champagne). There was a bit of a crack visible in my cup. I think the cutlery could've been better (edges were rough and didn't look polished). The seating had me directly facing the sun, so I ended up moving both of us over into the corner. It might've just been the sun, but I felt it was quite warm! Which paired with the sweet & rich pastries, meant I felt sleepy. There was some dead ivy coming in through a crack in the windowframe where we were seated and an upstairs closet with clothes in it for sale had cobwebs on the ceiling.
My favourites were the chicken croissant and curry pastry. The macarons were fine but the yellow one was on the chewy side (the green one did not have this issue). They were rather sweet but I understand macarons get harder to make the more you reduce the sugar (and might cause cosmetic issues).
Still - I would recommend! This was definitely a worthwhile experience. I've been here once before (years ago), but ended having brunch instead of afternoon tea due to not having a reservation, and finally made it back.
2.5/5
First time coming into the Little White House, we had lovely company and the staff were very friendly. I’ve hopped around to a few high tea places, and I think there are some areas that could be improved on :)
Pros
- very friendly staff
- cute interior
- cute teacups
- fantastic savouries on the vegetarian menu
- nice to have vegan/vegetarian options
Cons
- you did not select your tea, it was brought to you at the start, it also, even after waiting, tasted under steeped
- the staff told us we had 15 minutes after being there 55 minutes, a 70 minute seating is very short considering it is a higher priced high tea
- the tables are really snug,we had 4 people and 2 of us couldn’t use our food plates because there was not enough room
- we were not given water
- the food/treats is ok, not amazing
- it was nice to have a vegan option, but it just wasn’t as tasty as other places
Not sure why the latest reviews are so poor for this place? I was pretty nervous after doing high tea here since I read them after making our reservation but we were pleasantly surprised.
The cafe itself is adorable, the decor is so girlie and cute...lots of pink and bows. We were there a Monday afternoon and it was completely empty. The server was so nice and attentive, explained everything very well...even gave us the choice of tables. With the interac option, there was no option to tip so I felt bad about that...be sure to bring cash for gratuity.
The pastries were wonderful as were the scones, the sandwiches were very yummy though some of the bread was a bit on the dryer side though I wonder if maybe it was toasted or just the style of bread? Very tasty nonetheless.
At 58$ I felt it was a bit steep, granted you're likely paying a premium for it being in a nice area in Fort Langley. Hard to justify given my favourite, comparable tea salon is only 35/person.
Nonetheless we left very full and would return.
I have enjoyed lunch and tea here on several occasions in the past and had always enjoyed it. However this place has really gone downhill. The room is cramped and with a boisterous party beside us it was hard to have a conversation. The service was so-so and the cost was outrageous for a really mediocre product. Will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
I don’t recommend coming on a cold day, it is generally cold~freezing.
The high tea is good, and the servants are amazing!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
I thought I was buying high quality clothing from a boutique clothing shop. I found my sweater and jeans on Ali Express and Amazon for far cheaper. I Google lens searched a few more of their items on their website and they were also from Ali Express. Don't shop here unless you like paying an inflated price for fast fashion. And don't be fooled by the "Little White House" branded tags that they've sewn onto the items.
So shady.
Five of us made reservations for high tea to celebrate one of our friends birthday. We felt very rushed hadn’t even had finished our food and they were wanting to get us out. We were just about to do the gift opening and again we were told we had to leave We were than told others were waiting for a table They were very rude
We left when (we were finished) and then had to wait for several minutes to get into the washroom When our last friend finished in the bathroom, she peaked inside our room and there wasn’t even anyone at our table We i’ll never be returning to the little White House for tea
Reading Google reviews about the Little White House, I had my doubts about how the experience would be. I was very excited to realize that is was a wonderful, cute, quaint, well-run establishment. Staff was wonderful and able and willing to help with everything, from assisting us with a disabled friend, to serving up a delicious (and very impressive) High Tea! Thanks for the experience, Little White House.
We were invited to the Little White House "High Tea" by our daughter and fiance. It was a delightful experience. The food was excellent, the service was awesome and very friendly. We (my partner & I) would recommend the Little White House for any special occasion. We had a companion with mobility difficulties (requires walker) and staff were extremely helpful and accommodating in assisting her.
Went for high tea and the experience was mediocre. We sat in a closed-in patio that was cold and drafty even with the space heaters; felt like I was sitting in a shed, complete with bugs. The sandwiches were so dry and tasteless that I didn’t even bother trying the sweets. They also sell clothes which turned out to be awkward as there were a couple of tables in the midst of the retail spaces. The server was lovely but great service couldn’t make up for everything else.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Very disappointed my first time here. Group of 5. Our tea was luke warm. Asked for another pot. We were not given choices for tea. Our pot was not refilled. The food was medicore. Service was not great given on the price per person. We will not go back and do not recommend this tea house. There are better choices out there.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
My friend and I went for a special birthday high tea. From the moment we walked inside, the atmosphere and decor were fantastic. With chandler's above the tables and tea cups and flowers on all the tables. We were given a choice of what tea we would prefer, and then the three tiered food was served. Exceptionally good tasting. The waitress was very friendly and our tea pot was filled many times while we visited for two hours. It was an awesome experience, and really enjoyed it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and I visited the store and we did not have anything from the cafe. The store has high quality clothing, and household items. There are also lots of antiques throughout the house. Everything is for sale. The ambiance and lighting are great. There is parking available. Washrooms are available for the cafe customers. The merchandise in the store is high quality but that also makes the prices higher.
Atmosphere: 5
My first impression of 'The Little White House' was amazing. I really appreciate all the original characteristics. When walking in we were greeted by the smell of freshly baked goods. We were able to explore all of the beautiful decor and listen to the history of The Little White House.
The employees were so sweet and welcoming and the food and tea was delicious. My sister and I really enjoyed our experience today and we will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you don't present as white and affluent, don't bother coming here. Upon entry, my friends and I were immediately told to check out the "$10 closet upstairs". Pro-tip to salespeople anywhere: appearance is not an indicator of wealth.
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