Soffee Cafe - Vancouver

Five girlfriends for High Tea had a great time. This cozy place with 5 or 6 tables has a lovely ambience, with beautiful China and lots of lace. No complaints about the service, which was attentive and accurate. The food was excellent, my favourites being the scone and lemon tart. My choice of tea was Anastasia, which was a full-flavoured Earl Grey with strong bergamot notes, exactly what I wanted. In my mind, High Tea is only ever had at the Fairmont, but I really enjoyed this High Tea and will recommend to others.I was surprised at the cross-section of people who came in while we were there to eat lunch and grab a sandwich. If I worked in the area, I would definitely check it out for weekday lunch as well.A few nitpicky things could be better thought out:1. The forks are the tiniest forks I have ever seen. They made eating a bit awkward, as my fingers became as coordinated as giant sausages handling a needle and thread. I would suggest slightly larger forks. 2. The deli case for lunch items detracts a bit from the ambience of High Tea, as does the traffic into the restaurant to purchase said items.3 Although it is explained on the website, it is difficult to know how to pronounce soffee. This makes it awkward when trying to talk about where you are going.Despite the things listed above, we had a great time and enjoyed our experience.

A dear friend recommended Soffee Cafe and I am so enthused about this wonderful cafe, I simply must share my impressions. From the moment I walked in the door, I felt a warm, welcoming atmosphere, matched by an elegant and traditional decor that made me feel like I was stepping back into an elegant era bygone. I LOVED IT, lace and all. I cannot rave enough about Soffee Cafe. Andy was so delightful and pleasant. He has a winning personality and knows how to run a first class place with outstanding food. It is one of the rare places where one can find the coveted Russian/Parisien Kusmi Tea. That, in itself, is a treat. The attention to detail is impressive and I must say that the buttermilk scones are divine. I loved the green ginger smoothie and the light spinach/cheese crepe was perfect. There are lots of interesting choices on the menu and even a vegetarian option for High Tea, which definitely suits my needs. It is nice that they have a Demi High Tea as well, if one does not want as many courses. What is also lovely is that the small cafe is quiet, intimate and ideal if you want to visit with friends and enjoy the beautiful ambience. There is a beautiful bathroom as well and lovely art throughout. Soffee Cafe is a winner and I cannot wait to return,

The food was pretty good - but the ambiance in the small cafe was great. The soup was great -my beef panini was tasty but the content made it rather soggy - the lemon tart we shared. Next time I will have a crepe, and ask for a non vinegar dressing on my salad.

We visited this place because it served tea and lunch. They also do more formal Teas if desired. However, you can go in and just order tea and their delicious desserts. We had freshly baked blueberry scones with house made fruit tea. Delicious! A great lunch is also served. They have an affordable menu with great lunch choices. It is a perfect setting for a relaxing afternoon (in our case it was raining). It is beautifully decorated and fit my wish to have Tea. The owners, mother and son, are friendly, helpful and professional. The son was our server and we couldn't have asked for anyone better to serve us!

An intimate and cozy gem of a salon that transports you to France. We had a small high tea wedding shower where the staff were able to accommodate and remember our different dietary needs. The food was delectable. The service was friendly, warm, and genuine. Attention to detail from each sweet or savory morsel to the pillow cushions. We left full and full of praise.