CALL FOR RESERVATIONS

705-687-2597

Open

Wednesday-Monday 10-4

High tea seatings

11am, 1pm and 3pm

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 British Emporium or indulge in our unique version of ‘High Tea’ in our lake view dining room or patio.

We are a small (36 seat) tea room with pretty views of Lake Muskoka, The Muskoka Wharf and Muskoka Steamships. Reservations are highly recommended to avoid disappointment. We offer 3 seating times a day to enjoy our ‘High Tea’ experience at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.

“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 at 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. Our ‘High Tea’ is also available for takeaway. 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 more information.

A gluten free version of our ‘High Tea’ is available with advance notice for an additional $10.00. We do not offer dairy free or vegan options at this time.

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 guests 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 to changes.

The History of Tea

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 suggests The Duchess of Bedford (1793-1857) 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 takeaway.

705-687-2597

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