T-Buds
Categories: Food Tea Rooms Food Coffee & Tea Tea Rooms, Coffee & Tea [Edit]
3343 Yonge StreetToronto, ON M4N 2M4
(647) 352-3624
- Hours:
Mon, Sun 10 am - 7 pm
Tue-Sat 10 am - 9 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
7 reviews for T-Buds
7 reviews in English
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Review from Mary Catherine B.
Markham, ON
4/28/2012
I just got home from a wonderful afternoon at T-Buds with a friend of mine. We are both tea-aholics. I purchased a coupon last year for T-Buds and finally had the opportunity to try it out. We were pleasantly surprised! The service was friendly and informative. She carefully explained the coupon deal and an option to upgrade (which we didn't take, because we wanted meals as well). We both had salads. I ordered a salad with roasted chicken. The salads were delicious; the roasted chicken was the best I have ever tasted: it was so juicy and tender. As part of the coupon deal, we each received a pot of tea of our choice: my friend chose a green-peach tea and I chose an orange pekoe. The tea was of high quality. The other part of the coupon deal was a couple of scones each, with a cream and jam topping that came on the side and some fresh fruit. The scones were amazing! They were served warm and were so delicious. We were there for about 2 hours and felt we could stay all afternoon! We will definitely be back and highly recommend T-Buds.
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Review from Mel C.
9/22/2011 1 photo
I got one of those coupon deals for this place. My previous experiences with high tea was only King Edward Hotel so I can't really compare the two places.
For the coupon, I get one pot of tea, an assortment of sandwiches and cookies for two people and a box with an assortment of different teas.
The sandwiches and cookies were good but not spectacular. The service was a bit slow.
I think that I got a great deal with the coupon but I wouldn't come here without any special deal because I find their afternoon tea a bit pricey.Comment from Ifthikar H. of T-Buds 12/21/2011
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Review from Kat K.
I adore this place, even though I've only visited this place once. If it wasn't for the fact that the location isn't that easily accessable by subway, as it is smack dab between Lawrence/Yonge station but closer to York Mills Station. I'd probably be making a LOT of excuses to come here.
I showed up here on a lazy Sunday afternoon for lunch to try out their crepes and their tea. The store is two levels, with the lounge/kitchen upstairs and the cafe downstairs.
The upstairs lounge is great casual space, and has big squishy armchairs and couches on one side and a table on the other.
Unfortunately, when we went the A/C was broken upstairs and the sound system was kind of annoying with the subwoofer acting up from time to time. They were willing to turn it off for us, when we asked.
So the crepes around 15.00, includes a small side salad and your choice of cuppa, which you can either get hot or cold.
Their crepes are simply wonderful, great texture with a touch of chewy, and sturdily thin. Our orders, Spice Island crepe, which was stuffed with crab meat, and nicely spicy without being overwhelming. The boyfriend ordered the Moghul, which was butter chicken in a crepe (as he called it) and another mutual friend ordered the smoke Salmon crepe (I forget the actual name on the menu)
For dessert, we split the Irish Strawberry and their classic crepe. I'd said go straight for the classic; even though the Irish Strawberry was heavenly. But I loved the classic more, because it was so simply done, lemon and sugar, and an A-plus follow up after our lunch crepes.
All the crepes paired wonderfully well with the mix of teas we had ordered with our crepes. (the other mutual friend ordered the Oolong Milky Way, I ordered the Lychee Rose Iced, and the boyfriend ordered the chai) I, also, liked the fact that they split the crepes into 3 plates, without us having to ask.
I spent a bit of time chatting with the owners, and they're very friendly and enthusiatic about the products that they carry. They did a tea tasting for me to taste the difference between some of the different types of oolong they had and how it would taste versus the Iron Goddess they had on hand.
The store, also, does tea tasting seminars and if it as fun as the impromtu tea tasting seminar I had, I'll probably drag a few friends for a tea seminar and afternoon tea.
The store, also, offers the afternoon tea for 4 people, which retails around $48 before taxes. They recommend you call ahead for afternoon tea, at least a day in advance, although they did tell me that if you call in the morning of the day you want to go, they should be able to accomodate you.
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Review from Frederick F.
Toronto, ON
1/3/2012
I walked past this place for months without going in because I didn't know that they served hot food. Little did I know. The crepes are delightful! Try the great ceasar with roast chicken, garlic dressing, caramelized onions, portobello mushrooms and parmesan cheese! Yummy! I accompanied my meal with a simple unsweetened green tea latte. I have to try the afternoon tea next.
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Review from Jennifer K.
Markham, ON
A certain yelper sent me to The Uptown Tea Lounge which was just opened for less than 2 weeks prior to my visit... Everything here is clean and fresh...and the staffs are super nice.
Tea selections wise is decent... most of the teas are priced from $5 to $15 for 50 gram. The nice thing about The Uptown Tea Lounge is they are selling sample scoop package so you can just have a taste and those are great for stocking stuffers for your tea loving friends! (someone reading this?)
For staying in to enjoy a pot of tea... they are starting from $5 per pot... served brewing in one of those Teaze tea infuser- made with medical grade Eastman Trita.
The good thing is of course you can smell every single type of tea before you order! :) I like the detail descriptions of all the tea in their menu so great if you are a tea novice. The staffs here are really friendly too and trying to give you some suggestions.
I ordered Oolong Milky Way ($6) to stay
- "A unique Oolong from China with high "sweet milk" notes mingling with impeccable orchid hints to create a long smooth lingering finish. A milk lovers delight!"
- It is really intriguing and different to experience Oolong tea with this heavy body and hint of milky taste... finish is quite silky and smooth
I got a sample scoop of Black Tea. Lychee Rose buds ($2.50) to go
- "A deliciously sweet tea smooth and cooling with the floral hint of rose to create a refreshing brew and the sweetness of lychees to awaken your taste!"
- Remind me of summer and lychee jello.... fruity and strong...
The Upper Tea Lounge also serves Afternoon Tea $26 for 2 which is quite reasonable. And for sandwiches and wraps with $2 extra you get a pot of tea with tea matching too.
OH and Crepes... Crepes.. I have to be back for their Crepes!!Listed in: Loose Leaf Teas!
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Review from Julie M.
Toronto, ON
6/25/2011
I don't know anything about tea but let me tell you about the food. Simply fabulous. I have had several varieties of the savory crepes and they were all absolutely delicious. I will be going back often.
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Review from melanie t.
Toronto, ON
6/29/2011
Relaxing beautiful atmosphere (especially the upstairs lounge), wide selection of tea, and a good addition to the Yonge/Lawrence neighbourhood. I like being able to purchase samples, since there are so many varieties that it's hard to decide what to purchase. The owner is really friendly and will tell the most captivating stories about where the tea comes from!
