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When we first drove to Parkdale, it seemed a little sketchy IMO. Like, where is this quaint tea shop we were expecting? But we parked our rental car on a side street and walked the few blocks to this cute little cafe nestled in with some funky shops. Everyone's reviews are very accurate when they say little. Two tables. That's it. We were lucky to get the table for two (not the beautiful window table), and sat down to figure out tea service. If you decide to sit to order, you are required to do the full tea service. This totally makes sense to me as they have such limited space - you can't expect to order a single scone and monopolize their table forever. Since we had the table and thought this might be our once chance to dine here (spoiler alert: I have since returned for take away scones), it wasn't hard to opt-in for the full service. It was awesome to get a chance to talk to the owners about their passion for jam and how the entire concept of Kitten and the Bear evolved. The owners also gave us great recommendations for other places to visit during our weekend trip (seriously nice people).
The tea served is the local Sloane Teas, which I'd never experienced before, and totally fell in love with them. While my husband and I tried both the Earl Gray Classic and the Heavenly Cream, I'm going to save you the trouble. If you're black tea drinker and have never had Sloane's Heavenly Cream, please just do me a favor and ignore all of the other menu choices. This tea will make you feel like Queen Elizabeth.
With the tea service, you also are given a choice of jams to pair with your scones. Every flavor is delicious so it really just depends on your personal preference and what's on rotation for the day. I would bathe in that clotted cream if given the option. Definitely don't skimp on it, and if you're ordering take away scones don't be cheap. It's worth the extra $1.50.
Overall, we had a lovely experience during tea service. My mouth is watering right now thinking about the food, and the eclectic vintage dishes/napkins really add a special touch. I purchased some tea tins for myself and as gifts, as well as a jar of jam. When I had a six hour layover in Toronto later in the year, I immediately took an uber to the airport to this tea shop and have no regrets as to that decision. The Heavenly Cream tea was just as delicious served iced and to-go on a warm afternoon. My take-out scone was the perfect treat to eat while walking down Queen Street. You can bet I'll be back during any additional time I ever have in Toronto.
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