Tea at the Empress
Buy BC (independent) · Café / Coffee★ Notable · worth the detour
Victoria landmark continuously operating since 1908…has hosted royalty, celebrities, and dignitaries…one of the most storied culinary traditions in British Columbia.
Water bottle refillWashroomsVegetarian / vegan / GF
Tea at the Empress is a world-renowned afternoon tea served in the grand Lobby Lounge of the Fairmont Empress, a Victoria landmark continuously operating since 1908. The experience centres on a proprietary Empress Blend tea and an elaborate spread of finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with house-made clotted cream, and handcrafted pastries. It has hosted royalty, celebrities, and dignitaries, and remains one of the most storied culinary traditions in British Columbia.
What's here for you
Gathered from publicly available data and OpenStreetMap. Not confirmed by the owner yet.
✓Water bottle refill
✓Washrooms
✓Vegetarian / vegan / GF
Afternoon tea menu explicitly labels the Summer Macaron as 'gluten free'; broader vegetarian or vegan options not confirmedNot confirmed yet
Bike parking or bike visibilityTakeoutPacked lunchesWater without purchaseBike rack visible from insideCovered bike parkingPublic rack nearbyBike allowed inside/on patioDevice chargingE-bike chargingPumpWi-Fi
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Indigenous
This place is in the traditional territory of the Á,LEṈENEȻ ȽTE (W̱SÁNEĆ), Lekwungen/Songhees, Te’mexw Treaty Association, and Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla.
Territory data from Native Land Digital, for educational purposes only.
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🛏 Sleep nearby
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🎭 While you're here
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