The O’Connor House English Tea Room - Deseronto, Ontario

Marg W.

WOW! Every. Single. Thing. Was. Incredible. The decor reminded me of Old Ed's Warehouse in Toronto only this is the British edition. You can't stop letting your eyes wonder up and down the walls. To not come in nice clothing would be an insult to English Nannies everywhere. The service was above average! Everyone smiled and wanted to be a part of your experience. And then came the food. Not only brilliantly prepared and served but absolutely perfect for the atmosphere of the Tea house. I love every second of my lunch and will be back.

Nadine B.

First time there, and it was a fantastic experience. The atmosphere was lovely and the decor authentic and charming. We had a reservation but we still waited 10 minutes for our table. The staff was attentive but a bit disorganized. If you'd like the full English Tea experience, be prepared to spend $32+ dollars per person. We will definitely return for tea and dessert.

Robin P.

Absolutely and totally fabulous in everyway. The food? So tasty. The service? So polite and sweet. The atmosphere? Like stepping into an English tea parlour in 1955. Was only there a few hours ago and already cannot wait to come back!

Beez F.

A hidden gem in Deseronto you don’t want to miss!

Visiting The O’Connor House English Tea Room (@the_oconnor_house felt like stepping back in time—in the best possible way. The moment you walk through the door, you’re greeted with vintage décor, floral linens, and that cozy old-world charm that makes you want to stay all afternoon.

We had the afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, warm scones with Devonshire cream, and Peach & Ginger tea—absolutely lovely!

Menu also includes quiches, soups, fresh salads & homemade desserts.

Bonus: Don’t miss the antique shop next door—such a unique way to spend the afternoon.

Perfect for a quiet escape or a girls’ day out. Highly recommend!

L M.

Went there for lunch. We took a chance with calling to make a reservation the day of and they were able to accommodate us. The owner who I spoke with on the phone was lovely and didn't laugh me off the phone when I asked if I could have the PB and J sandwiches (which is from the children's menu). The space itself is cozy and a lot of thought has gone into the decor. The staff are friendly and nice. There is a nice selection of options on the menu if you aren't in the mood for high tea. The food was delicious and generous portions. The best part was the scone that I had and of course the PB and J! Would definitely recommend if you are in the area. Highly recommend making a reservation ahead of time!

Meghan M.

We stumbled across this beautifully elegant little Tea shop after visiting the antique place next door. What a wonderful surprise!! Decorated elegantly with rustic photos of the British royals, old tea cups, pots and saucers, antique tables and chairs, mismatched old china. The food was refined and fresh. Tastefully presented on china . Traditional British high tea is on the menu as well as ploughman's lunch!! It's all scrumptious and the staff are dressed accordingly in lovely aprons and dress. What a gem!!

Liane V.

Was excited to visit this place. The decor was awesome and I loved the antique shop attached to it. Every surface was decorated in memorabilia and collectibles and tea accoutrement. Unfortunately I was sorely disappointed by the food and fare. Despite being a Tea Room (says so in the name!) they did not have a tea menu. Instead, they just had a pile of tea boxes on a sideboard that you could find in any old grocery store. You don’t go to an English tea room just to have red rose and Twinings. I ordered a scone with Devonshire cream with my tea. Despite the menu specifically stating Devonshire cream, it was definitely regular whipped cream out of a can. Would not recommend this place and would not come again unfortunately, although I had high hopes.

Surfista

The chocolate cake is amazing. I almost didn’t want to order it because it’s gluten free and I thought that would make it less enjoyable but I couldn’t even tell. It was delicious! The chai tea was spectacular also. My mum had the scone with cream and preserve which was very delicious as well. My dad got a beer so he was happy! The service was good. The only problem we had was when we first arrived 5 minutes early for our reservation they had us wait 35 minutes to be seated. It was not a good first impression for me but my mum assured me it was worth the wait, and it totally was!! I didn’t want to knock stars off for the bad experience being seated because I think it was a one-off because of a large group taking up all the tables. Regardless they should have at least let us know it would be a while. It felt like forever waiting in the antique shop next door, not knowing how much longer. Anyway overall this place is excellent and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to enjoy a nice tea and dessert in a very well decorated interesting tea house. Love it!