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 yet elegant tea house experience with beautiful decor and a varied menu of savory bites, scones, and sweet treats that pair wonderfully with an extensive tea selection. Guests highlight attentive service, friendly staff, and thoughtful touches for families including kid friendly activities and color books. Dietary needs are well accommodated with clear options for gluten free vegan and vegetarian choices. Seasonal menus and the possibility of enjoying a classic or royal high tea add variety and keep the offerings fresh. The setting in Old Montreal is described as charming, photogenic and relaxing, making it a great backdrop for celebrations or a leisurely afternoon. Overall the place is praised for its presentation, flavors and overall ambiance inspiring plans to return with friends and family.
The ambience is great & the service is good which makes up for the average food.
A pedantic point, the proper term is not'high tea' it is'afternoon tea'. High tea refers to a working class meal of meat & potatoes. It is called'high tea' because it was served at high tables as opposed to the lower lounge-like tables characteristic of afternoon tea.
Oct 17, 2025
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C'était une superbe expérience !! L'endroit est unique 😍 très charmant la collection de tasse à l'entrée & la décor à l'intérieur. J'ai pris le menu classique saveurs d'automne. Mais, il y a d'autres menus (végétarienne, sans gluten & vegan) & si tu as des allergies ou intolérances ils peuvent t'offrir de petites variations. J'ai trouvé très cool le service! J'ai adore les scones!!! La variété de thé est super, il y a une section où tu peux choisir des thés qui vient inclus avec le menu. Le thé paparmane rose était délicieux! C'est vraiment un bon endroit pour aller que ce soit seul, avec des amitiés, la famille ou une date différent
Parfait pour un goûter en fin d'après-midi & très bien situé sur Montréal. Service au top & irréprochable, j'ai grandement apprécié les petites attentions de l'équipe tout le long de mon expérience ce dimanche après-midi. Je reviendrai avec plaisi
The food was amazing. The atmosphere was great. The service was wonderful. So if u want afternoon tea experience & r in Montreal this is the place to go to. They also will remove ingredients that u don't like or can't eat. So u still get the full experience. The carrot cake was exquisite. The peach & cream tea was amazing.
Au salon de thé Paparmane, c'est l'heure du thé à longueur de journée. Sans réservation, nous avons été accueillis en rois & reines. On nous a installés au bar, puis, après qu'une place se soit libérée, nous avons eu une place assise dans ce décor marginal incontournable. Le plateau royal avec mousseux était délicieux. Les petites bouchées étaient disposées avec soin sur un plateau à trois étages. J'ai adoré le petit sandwich au concombre. Les employés étaient passionnés. Une larme j'ai versée. Un grand merci, nous reviendrons !
Sep 28, 2025
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It was a warm, cozy & delicious experience! I savored my green tea with rose (which alone was a pleasure for both taste & smell) & had to fight to finish my vegan menu, so much variety & quantity! I loved the time the waitress took to explain each one of the tasty pieces of artwork & in general I felt super welcomed & pampered even as a party of 1. Will visit again for sure & I definitely recommend for a couple of hours aside the busy Montreal rhythm.
The tea selection is nice & the service was great! The food isn't bad, a couple things could definitely be worked on. I read in other reviews that the scones are dry which is true. I find they were small & hard & crumbled apart which was disappointing. Other items seemed to have been prepared a while prior to serving it.
We had an amazing experience at Paparmane Montreal! As vegetarians, we were thrilled with the variety & taste of the food-it's often hard to find great vegetarian options, but this place exceeded our expectations. The mocktails & cocktails were equally impressive. While it's a bit on the pricier side, every dollar is worth it for the food, drinks, & the beautiful ambiance. The location is fantastic, making it perfect for a special outing. You can check out some photos from our visit on my Instagram: @chitrayuk
Sep 2, 2025
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We had such an incredible experience with the family. Tasty little treats & they accommodated our food restrictions. The kids even had their own mini tea & foods along with colouring crayons.
