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The Vanitea Room, A Tea Salon & Eatery

Tea Salon, Vegan Poutine

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Top tips

Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Try the vegan tofu benedict or vegan poutine for vegan-friendly dishes.
  • Good to know: Be prepared for limited vegan options and check current menu online as it may be outdated.
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  • Visit on weekday afternoons to enjoy a quiet setting with vegan afternoon tea.
  • Expect the drag brunch event to be fun, but service and vegan food quality may vary.
  • Reservations are recommended due to small seating area.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention pastry, afternoon tea and desserts.

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Also pear to, savouries, scone, tower, pancakes and tacos.

Good for

The vibe: dates

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and attentive service.

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Also praised for beautiful interior and lively atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Brunch, coffee, dessert, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

A tea salon and eatery known for its formal English-style tea service with tiered trays of sweet and savory nibbles. The menu includes a select few vegan items like tofu benedict and vegan poutine, alongside an array of pastries and bottomless mimosas. The setting is intimate and cozy, with a small seating area, and attracts guests for both daytime high tea and special events such as drag brunches.

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551 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 5J9, Canada

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00–16:00
Wednesday
10:00–16:00
Thursday
10:00–16:00
Friday
10:00–16:00
Saturday
10:00–16:00
Sunday
10:00–16:00

the food

3.5 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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4.0 5 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Few · 2–3 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Friendly
protein
tofu

Good to know: Vegan options aren't always available.

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

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