The O’Connor House English Tea Room

Parking: Reservation is a must. Always full house.

Kid-friendliness: High chairs available upon request.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Egg Salad Sandwich, Chicken Pie

Was excited to visit this place. The decor was awesome and I loved the antique shop attached to it. Every surface was decorated in memorabilia and collectibles and tea accoutrement. Unfortunately I was sorely disappointed by the food and fare. Despite being a Tea Room (says so in the name!) they did not have a tea menu. Instead, they just had a pile of tea boxes on a sideboard that you could find in any old grocery store. You don’t go to an English tea room just to have red rose and Twinings. I ordered a scone with Devonshire cream with my tea. Despite the menu specifically stating Devonshire cream, it was definitely regular whipped cream out of a can. Would not recommend this place and would not come again unfortunately, although I had high hopes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 4

Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Afternoon Tea, Scone with Strawberry and Cream

Great atmosphere, welcoming staff, tasty food! Really loved our visit here!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Just a delightful locale with wonderful meals served by lovely ladies. Five stars across the board for me. Plan for a couple of hours - you cannot rush this experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We came across this lovely lunch venue by accident and had such a great experience here. It's a busy and well known place, beautifully decorated and absolutely fantastic food, so well prepared and presented and well priced. We would absolutely visit again and again if we are going by Deseronto. Apparently people travelling from Toronto to Montreal or Ottawa often stop in. Recommended calling for a reservation. The attached antique store is so nicely presented. We spent a few hours of delightful time for lunch and shopping. The restaurant is decorated in fine Victorian style, and offers High Tea as well as a delicious menu, including dessert and your own pot of tea to sip. We learned of the history of the space and business while visiting. Highly Recommended from us!

Recommended dishes: Roast Beef Sandwich, Chocolate Truffle Cake, Quiche of the Day, Chicken Pie

So yummy!! Save room for dessert!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We loved the decor with its collection of period China, its collection of royal family pictures, and memorabilia.
The service was attentive without being intrusive. The food variety and quality was excellent, along with the presentation.
We totally enjoyed the whole experience. Thank you.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

We came back a yr later, and never disappoints
The aftermath tea plate was exceptional

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Scone with Cream, Sandwiches

Great food and the coconut pie so good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Coconut Cream Pie

What a treat. Our first visit was in early spring and it was not busy at all. First impress was “wow”! British memorabilia everywhere especially our beloved Queen Elizabeth. I was hooked and everything got better from that point on! Tea tray was beautiful made and tasted marvellous. Fancy china tea cups and plates, and a wide variety of teas to choose from.
Unfortunately with tourist season upon us it is getting busier and busier, I would suggest reservations!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Wonderful place to have an afternoon tea or lunch.

The atmosphere is amazing its like going back in time. Love the tea room.

Nice place to take friends too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwiches

A must to do bucket list experience. Tea and food were amazing. The scone at the end is to die for!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Scone with Cream

We made a reservation for afternoon tea and waited nearly an hour for our food. We left as our tea was gone and we still didn’t have our food. No one checked on us either. Room was very noisy. Very bad experience. Would NOT recommend

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

A gem of a place with delicious food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5