The Boathouse Tea Room
$$ • Cafe, Ice Cream, TeaAbout The Boathouse Tea Room
Customers' Favorites
Quiche of the Day and Soup of the Day
Breakfast Sandwich with Scone
Turkey Club Sandwich
Butternut Squash Soup
Asian Chicken Salad
Breakfast Wrap
Ice Cream Cone
Egg Sandwich
Carrot Cake
Tea Pots
The Boathouse Tea Room Reviews
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Reasonably good tea service. The sweets were good, but the sandwiches were on the plain side although they did taste good. Fruit on the plate was nice but the pineapple slices were going off. Priced fair. Nice indoor room, good service.
The Boathouse is such an idyllic, quaint spot for afternoon tea. You can really feel the history of the building, and the riverside setting makes it especially charming.
The high tea had a nice mix of sandwiches, fresh scones with jam and cream, fruit and desserts. The tea selection was interesting, and the hostess and servers were friendly and efficient even though it was busy.
A few small things could improve the experience: the cups and teapots were a bit small,...read full review
The high tea had a nice mix of sandwiches, fresh scones with jam and cream, fruit and desserts. The tea selection was interesting, and the hostess and servers were friendly and efficient even though it was busy.
A few small things could improve the experience: the cups and teapots were a bit small,...read full review
A great little find. Soups, salads, sandwiches. High tea, and a large tea selection. On the river. Near tge covered walking bridge.
Hours
| Monday | 9AM - 4PM |
| Tuesday | 9AM - 4PM |
| Wednesday | 9AM - 4PM |
| Thursday | 9AM - 4PM |
| Friday | 9AM - 4PM |
| Saturday | 9AM - 4PM |
| Sunday | 9AM - 4PM |
The Boathouse Tea Room is a charming cafe and ice cream shop located along the Speed River, making it a beautiful spot to enjoy a stroll and indulge in their delicious offerings. The menu features a great selection of teas, scones, sandwiches, and desserts, catering to various dietary needs. Customers can relax near the water, watching the geese, and savor the creamy and tasty ice cream in the warm sun.
The establishment is known for its premier hard serve ice cream, with only a few places in Guelph offering scooped ice cream. The Boathouse consistently provides the best ice cream options, with generous portions that are well worth the price. Visitors can enjoy their ice cream while taking a pleasant stroll along the river or while seated on the lovely patio facing the Guelph River.
Customers have praised the beautiful Victorian setting, highlighting the adorable tea room with mismatched cups and saucers. The food has been well-received, with a delicious salad featuring a specialty in-house balsamic dressing, a highly praised quiche of the day, and scones with cream and jam being favorites. The attentive staff is friendly and accommodating, ensuring a great experience for everyone, whether for a date, catching up with friends, or celebrating special occasions.