Open Year Round

Now accepting Mother’s Day Reservations

May 10 - 11, 2025

CALL FOR RESERVATIONS

705-687-2597

reservations are not accepted via email

About The Blue Willow Tea Shop

The Blue Willow Tea Shop has been delighting local residents, cottagers and visitors from around the world since 2006. An idyllic waterfront location at Muskoka Wharf, where you can shop our vintage boutique or indulge in our unique version of ‘High Tea’ in our lake view dining room or patio.

We are a small (34 seats) tea room with pretty views of Lake Muskoka, the Muskoka Wharf and Muskoka Steamships. Reservations are highly recommended to avoid disappointment as we are sold out most days. We offer 3 seatings a day to enjoy our ‘High Tea’ experience.

“Do one thing and do it great!”

‘High Tea’ is all we do and have been doing for years. We have a set menu in the Tea Room, which changes monthly. “One of the best High Teas in Ontario” and a great price starting at only $42 per person plus tax. To make your ‘High Tea’ even more special, add on our house or traditional mimosa!

We also have a lovely takeaway menu available for sandwiches, sweets, savouries and beverages. You can even takeaway High Tea if you wish. On our patio, you are welcome to walk-in by chance and enjoy any of our offerings.

We pride ourselves on providing a unique tea experience, making any day a celebration, but we also love hosting your special events and parties! Birthdays, bachelorettes, anniversaries and showers, are always extra special at Blue Willow! Please note, a 20% gratuity is added to all groups of 6 or more guests. All tables are booked for 1.5 hours. It is possible to book the entire restaurant for private events If you would like more time. Please give us a call for further information.

A gluten free version of our ‘High Tea’ is available with advance notice for an additional $10.00. At this time we can not accommodate vegan or dairy free diets.

Reservations Recommended

Because we are a small shop, reservations for our seatings work best. Once you have confirmed your table with us, it is important to update us if there are any changes. We prepare ahead of time for the expected number of guests therefore if you arrive with fewer guest than you booked, you will still be presented with and charged for the number of ‘High Teas’ you originally booked. We appreciate at least 24 hours notice of changes.

The History of Tea Time

Tea was first introduced at court in England in 1645 and quickly became popular among English society. There are many stories of how Afternoon Tea and High Tea came to be. One story suggest the Duchess o f Bedford (1783-1857) requested a mid afternoon snack; sandwiches, cakes and a pot of tea to manage the gap between the mid day and evening meals. In Victorian and Edwardian times, ‘Afternoon Tea’ or ‘Low Tea’ was served on low tables and consisted of sandwiches, cakes and pastries. ‘High Tea’, served at the dining table was a hearty meal of meat pies, savoury dishes, breads and cheese and enjoyed by the working classes at dinner.

Our version of ‘High Tea’ is inspired by this.

Just a little over 2 hours north of Toronto, we are a fantastic day trip destination! See you soon!

Call us for reservations or for take-out 705-687-2597

Click here to shop our Tea Selection. Use FREESHIP for purchases over $75.00

Click here to shop us on Etsy!

All of our carefully curated vintage items are available on our Etsy shop!

Easter has arrived in our British Pantry. A large selection of imported Easter chocolate are filling the shelves. Shop early for your favourites or stop in to customize an Easter basket!

Give the gift of a high tea experience. Our gift cards are available in shop and online. There is no better gift than time spent together.

Out British Shop is stocked with all of your UK favourites and available to browse Wednesday through Sunday 10am to 4pm.

We have a unique selection of gift ideas imported from the UK, including Harris Tweed bags and accessories, Home County scented candles and infusers, Walker’s sweets, crisps and of course Cadbury chocolate!

British Classics High Tea

We’d be chuffed to bits if you join us the month of march for our British classics high tea menu. The perfect day trip to enjoy a true English experience. March break and weekends are filling up fast so give us a call to book your reservation now. (Weekdays are the perfect time to come and experience a chill vibe in the tearoom).

Tier one: Cucumber Cream Cheese Tea Sandwich *Roast Beef Yorkie Slider * Egg Salad Tea Sandwich* Wee Ploughmans

Tier two: A Selection of Mini Scones with Clotted Cream and Preserves

Tier three: Sticky Toffee Pudding * Victoria Sponge Cake * Devon Custard Tart * Shortbread

Your choice of one of our 36 flavours of tea

$42 Per Person

Add a mimosa or British beer

Reservations required or walk in by chance. 705-687-2597

Spring has sprung in Muskoka and to celebrate we will be offering our Spring Fling High Tea Menu. The perfect day trip to experience beautiful Lake Muskoka before the summer rush. Easter weekend is filling up fast so make sure to give us a call and book you reservation.
Tier one: Cucumber Cream Cheese Tea Sandwich *Maple Bacon and Brie Canape * Egg Salad Tea Sandwich* Herbed Mini Quiche* Crudites
Tier two: A Selection of Mini Scones with Clotted Cream and Preserves
Tier three: Mini Egg Chocolate Mousse * Carrot Cake * Maple Butter Tart * Cadbury Chocolate Stack
Your choice of one of our 36 flavours of tea
$42 Per Person
Add a mimosa
*Reservations required or walk in by chance. 705-687-2597*

Our Fit for a Queen High Tea menu will be available the entire month of May. Mother’s Day weekend is almost sold out so make sure to book your reservations now for the special ladies in your life.
Tier one: Cucumber Cream Cheese Tea Sandwich *Croque Madame* Bruschetta Bite* Brie and Cranberry Canape* Cheese Selection
Tier two: A Royal Selection of Mini Scones with Clotted Cream and Preserves
Tier three: Sticky Toffee Pudding* Queen Victoria Tar * Profiterole * Raspberry Rose Chocolate Cake
Your choice of one of our 36 flavours of tea
$42 Per Person
Add a mimosa
*Reservations required or walk in by chance. 705-687-2597*

RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED

705-687-2597

Walk-in by chance

Our licensed lakeview patio Opens again in May!

HOURS

Monday - CLOSED
Tuesday - CLOSED Wednesday - 10.00am - 4.00pm
Thursday - 10.00am-4.00pm
Friday - 10.00am-4.00pm
Saturday - 10.00am-4.00pm
Sunday -10.00am-4.00pm

Come and visit our charming waterfront shop; full of vintage and new tea-ware, British imported goodies and of course our extensive selection of premium loose leaf tea!