Five Calgary spots serving afternoon tea from fancy patios to flower-adorned cafes
Alforno's Eau Claire location, Deane House, and Hutch Cafe are among the city's best afternoon tea experiences, with daily service from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Afternoon tea in Calgary ranges from elegant hotel dining rooms to neighbourhood cafes serving treats on miniature Ferris wheels. Here are five standout spots worth a reservation.
Alforno's Eau Claire location (222 7 St. S.W.) serves afternoon tea daily from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. The experience includes freshly brewed teas, pastries, and finger sandwiches. Reservations are mandatory and must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
And Some Cafe in Sunnyside (540 7 Ave. N.W.) offers afternoon tea daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on a charming miniature Ferris wheel. Alongside tea, guests enjoy beautifully made treats including canneles, macarons, scones, and shrimp avocado toast.
Deane House Restaurant & Garden in the SE (806 9 Ave. S.E.) serves weekend afternoon tea Friday to Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. The elegant experience features savoury items like smoked peach tart and cucumber-radish sandwich, paired with sweets such as raspberry hazelnut madeleine and rhubarb vanilla scone. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance.
Hawthorn at Fairmont Palliser (133 9 Ave. S.W.) hosts summer afternoon tea Friday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring Fairmont-curated Lot 35 teas and a menu of sweets and tea sandwiches. The Little Kings & Queens menu offers options for children ages 12 and under.
Hutch Cafe in the SW (795 1 Ave. S.W.) provides afternoon tea Tuesday to Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m., with a tea selection served alongside savoury and sweet dishes including smoked salmon sandwiches, macarons, and scones.
Good to know
Where can you get afternoon tea on a miniature Ferris wheel in Calgary?
And Some Cafe in Sunnyside (540 7 Ave. N.W.) serves afternoon tea daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on a charming miniature Ferris wheel, alongside treats including canneles, macarons, scones, and shrimp avocado toast.
What are the hours for afternoon tea at Alforno's Eau Claire?
Alforno's Eau Claire (222 7 St. S.W.) serves afternoon tea daily from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., with reservations mandatory at least 24 hours in advance.
