One step away from the Notre-Dame Basilica in Old Montreal, the Paparmane tea room offers its colorful version of English tea time in a gourmet and festive spirit.
Paparmane offers a whimsical and elegant tea room experience in Old Montreal, where the decor feels like stepping into a fairytale and the atmosphere invites lingering. Guests consistently praise the extensive tea selection, the beautifully presented bites, and the option to tailor dishes for gluten free, vegan, or other dietary needs, making it easy for families and individuals alike to enjoy. The service is described as attentive, professional, and friendly, with staff guiding guests through a multi course high tea experience and adding thoughtful touches for celebrations and special occasions. The setting is repeatedly highlighted as picture perfect, with seasonal menus and kid friendly options that make it a great spot for birthdays, girls days out, or a quiet escape. While some reviews note the price and portions, the overall impression emphasizes quality, hospitality, and a memorable, immersive experience that keeps guests returning for another magical visit.
In ranking of best part of afternoon tea 1. Savory. The grilled cheese is best paired with their homemade jam. 2. Whipped marscapone & homemade jam 3. Sweet 4. Tea 5. Scones/biscuit
Loved my experience here! A little bit on the pricier side for tea, however the quality of the food, service, decoration & basically everything make it so worth it, I'll be going back for sure!
Jun 2, 2024
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Such a fun & unique experience. I love high tea! All the food was amazing. I had the vegan & gluten-free menu & it was sublime. My friends had the classic & they loved it too.
L'expérience de l'heure du thé chez paparmane en vaut le détour! Ils offrent une belle sélection de thé de toute sorte pour accompagner leur plateau de sandwich, canapés & dessert. Chaque bouchée offre un goût unique & la présentation est recherchée. Le décor met bien l'ambiance & le service est bon & on ne voit pas le temps passé! L'expérience se prête bien à un tête à tête, une sortie en famille ou entre amis. J'y retournerai volontier!
What a lovely tea experience at Paparmane. My wife & I are afternoon tea fan's but haven't found a spot in Montreal that reminds us of any of the fun tea rooms in Europe. Paparmane delivers on every front. The food was amazing. The ambiance was divine & the service left nothing to be desired. I especially appreciate the vegetarian, vegan & gluten free options as well as the inclusive bathrooms that make this queer girls heart very happy (as well as feel safe.) ***VERY LGBTQIA safe space
May 26, 2024
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Went for a nice date with my mom! We both took the classic tea experience, tea with small bites (salt & sweet). The decoration is really unique & makes you truly immerse in the experience. The service is also amazing & everyone is very joyful & friendly. I also appreciated how you can ask for more hot water for the tea, it allows for a longer tasting. Hopefully will go back again soon! Can't wait to try the rest of the menu ! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I'm a princess 👸🤣, this place makes you feel like inside of a dreamland. So beautiful! The service is great. Coming back with my bestie because she also deserves this princess treatment 👸👸
May 16, 2024
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Cet endroit est unique & oui 5* sur tout tout tout. Le décor est enveloppant & l'ambiance fabuleuse, élégante. La nourriture... un délice à savourer autant avec les yeux que nos papilles. Un service hors pairs & attentionné. J'ai eu la chance d'avoir une table sans avoir réservé mais je vous conseil très fortement de le faire. Allez explorer cet endroit vous serez satisfait .
I gave 3 stars only because of the service from our waitress ruined the experience. The food was delicious & the vibe was pleasant & the prices are good for high tea & the amount they give you, but our waitress was pretty condescending. The rest of the staff seemed kind but our waitress -not so much. We went on Mother's Day & are familiar with high tea. She explained to us how the menu works & when my mother asked questions about the tea she would rudely tell her she was wrong. At first we thought it may just be our perception but after at least 5 or 6 interactions with her & talking with the table beside us with the same experience we thought maybe she was having a bad day. We tried to be nice back to lighten up the mood but that seemed to make it worst. We still made the best of it because it was Mother's Day, but it was unpleasant enough that we won't go back. Ps: I'm an influencer with a couple of million. I'm not the type to put down any place on my pages but I know influencers who would so it's important to consider that, you never know who can walk in no matter what they look like. So I'm writing this for the owners to maybe have a talk with their staff. We were kind back even when she said to my mom rudely "Ben non madam arrête" & laughed at her when she pored her tea early because she likes it light... Or when she told me to hurry up to pay even if we had 30 min left to our reservation. I've often been to the ritz & the food isn't as good but because the staff is so overly nice it's makes it much more pleasant. The experience of high tea can definitely be ruined when treated like that.
Nous avons adoré ce moment mère-fille au Paparmane! Ce n'était pas notre première fois dans un salon de thé & nous avons particulièrement apprécié l'expérience originale & créative qu'à offert le Paparmane. Ça fait changement d'un salon de thé traditionnel & c'était vraiment agréable. Il faut quand même se démarquer dans le domaine de la restauration & ça a été un succès! Le service était excellent; une très belle équipe tous très sympathiques. La décoration est très originale & soignée. C'était une belle ambiance chaleureuse & quand même intime. Le plateau de dégustation était délicieux; particulièrement le végane que j'ai adoré! C'était bien assaisonné & très satisfaisant. Il y avait une belle variété de thés. Bref, très belle expérience. Je recommande grandement! Merci à toute l'équipe! :)
May 11, 2024
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Newly opened high tea place (affiliated with café régine & café Janine) great high tea experience with delicious food. Just beware that parking is hard to find... Or very expensive in the old port.
Lovely experience from beginning to end! We loved the high quality of the food & teas, fun ambiance & friendly service, particularly Keven! This is a great addition to the food scene in Montreal.
I enjoyed the high tea service on Saturday afternoon. We were a group of 4 with reservations. It was very busy so reservations are a must. The food was delicious & presented beautifully. The tea selection is very nice & the pear mimosas were delicious. The service was very good especially for how busy it was. It was the perfect way to celebrate my birthday with some great friends!
