We went here to celebrate our wedding anniversary and it was a lovely and special experience. The lobby is tastefully furnished and the sound of live music makes it more romantic and relaxing. We selected a vegetarian afternoon tea menu and it was delicious. We especially liked the artichoke sandwiches, the cucumber dill sandwiches and all the deserts. The flavors are balanced and bright. It is super filling and you are likely to take some of the treats to go. Tea selection is incredible, I highly recommend the lavender mint tea.
Another thing worth mentioning is the service. We felt looked after but also had enough peace and privacy. Our waiter took amazing photos of us, which was a great bonus. All the waiters do that for guests, I think it’s very sweet.
All in all, it’s a lovely experience not to be missed if you are visiting or live in Victoria. Worth the price.
This is an experiential high note for the area. Food is excellent, the service even more so. The atmosphere and history add a lot in my opinion. Come prepared to savor, sit, and relax.
From seating to finish took about 2 hours. Come early to shop in the attached cute stores. Parking is typical for big city types of issues.
It's not cheap, but it is worth it.
Beautiful venue, great service and overall wonderful experience.
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The tea selection was lovely. Some of the sandwiches left us a bit underwhelmed (egg salad and ham & cheese) but the Coronation chicken salad sandwich was delicious and the English cucumber sandwich is a classic for a reason. The little desserts / mignardises were very beautiful and satisfying.
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Tea at the Empress is on the pricey side but remains a MUST try experience.
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