Steeped in Tradition - Open Year Round
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.
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!
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 just received a new shipment of Harris Tweed. Come in to check out our collection of handbags, accessories and much more.
Fit for a Queen High Tea
Mother’s Day weekend is almost sold out but we extend the menu to the entire month so you can celebrate on any weekend or weekday.
MENU:
Tier one: Cucumber Cream Cheese Tea Sandwich *Croque Madame *Cranberry Brie Canape *Bruschetta Bite * Charcuterie
Tier two: Royal Selection of Mini Scones served with Devon Cream and Preserves.
Tier three: Sticky Toffee Pudding * Chocolate Dipped Strawberry *Madeleine* Victorian Trifle
Add a Prosecco
Tea Recommendations:
Queen Elizabeth and Lady Grey
$39.95 Per Person
Reservations required. 705-687-2597
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 little vintage boutique, full of antique and vintage tea-ware, British imported goodies and of course tea!
