Leisure Tea & Coffee

Warm cozy Taiwanese cafe that's reminiscent of old style Japanese cafes (kissatens). Love the design a lot, it's got charm and style. Food, dessert and drinks are decent. The appeal of the place is it's decor. What a vibe!

this place is too expensive. The banana split was just banana and c
low quality icecream with nesquick chocolate dressings on top $10.50. You're also forced to order one item per person so you can't even share a dessert with somebody without being kicked out. Everything on the menu is overpriced incase you're forced to order anything else, even a single small cookie is 5.50... also you can't split the bill, and after 2hr you'll be kicked out too. ridiculous rules.

Omg! We just found our new hotspot for coffee &tea! Ive been living in Richmond for 6 years now and I wonder why we have never been here until just last monday! Thank you for having these coffee shop open until 10pm 🥹🫶

While it is within a stone’s throw from many of Richmond’s other Eat Street offerings, this establishment is truly special because it combines great desserts, snacks and drinks in a unique social setting.

As we stepped off from the main street, it felt as if we were transported to a quaint countryside cottage. The dining space was memorable with its (faux) brick wall interior, countless framed pictures on the wall, and the space illuminated by lamplight that was gentle on the eyes. There was a calm evening breeze from the window, and a light background hum from the conversation of the other visitors.

The menu items had considerable range and variety. There was enough selection in there to impress not only grandma over tea and sandwiches, but also a large group of mates for a post-dinner dessert session.

My wife and I were impressed by their Strawberry Crepe and Caramel Pudding over a milky slushy. The crepe was made to order with fresh cream and fruit. The Caramel Pudding was melt-in-the-mouth and its sweetness meshed with the refreshing shaved ice beneath it.

Both desserts were enjoyable when paired with our drinks: the bitterness of the coffee helped wash down the heavier flavours of the pudding and cream, and the warm Tofu and Red Bean (豆腐花红豆) drink, being lighter in flavour, was a great choice to finish the night with.

Keep this place in mind the next time you and your group are after a leisurely spot to chat and snack the night away. The description is in the name!

I only found out this place a few years ago, regret that I didn’t know it earlier! The chicken sandwich is to die for, also love their shaved ice. There are too many items on the menu, will have to go back more often to try. Service is very good, server was very polite and food came very quickly.

Rude service seems to be the standard here— based on other reviews and personal experience. Food is basic. Lots of better places in the area.

Pretty queerphobic location. Avoid if you are queer and don't wanna be gawked and stare at.

Came back here after couple decades. Scones were delicious.

I m not a cafe high tea person. But I just went there in a Sunday afternoon. The atmosphere there is very comfortable. I don't feel the annoying noisy coffee machine sound that most of the coffee shop has.

What a pleasant surprise. Went there after having dinner somewhere else. Had dessert at tea. We had the waffle with ice cream. It was delicious!! The rest of the menu looks great. Will be back to try some other items

Always busy on a weekend night , great late night snacks and drinks with the classic Taiwanese feel. Bring cash !

Been to Leisure for almost 30 years. So glad to see that it's still going strong. The food and drinks are good as ever, and it's such a nice and cozy place to hang out with friends.

Nice quiet place for quality coffees

Very yummy, fast service.
Tried the wintermelon w/ taro pearls, leisure fruit tea, salt and pepper chicken and japanese cheesecake - all very good.

Beautiful place, beautiful people, delicious desserts. It's our first time here, and certainly won't be the last.