Après-midi Premium Teahouse

What better way to spend a rainy Sunday afternoon than sipping London Fog in a brick building catching up with friends over travel stories.
I was blown away by the coziness of this place and could definitely take my secret lover here… it’s that kind of a place.
Needless to say it has character, the barista is funky and the tea is amazing!

Love it. Sweet couple that own it. Nice tea, great selection, cozy and fresh space. A tucked-​away gem.

Love at first sight. Nothing in Vancouver compares to this place. I would come here, and pay to just sit down and relax on the upper floor. No music upstairs, so it’s nice and quite up there.
The place itself seems to be a Even with the renovation the place still has a conversation from a loft to a commercial venue. It has a historic feel to it. The décor is minimalistic and there is a pleasant aroma in the air.
A lot of options to choose from and the baked goodies are just heavenly. 7 Stars.

I just kind of accidentally stumbled here while walking down Cordova — I had no idea a little European-​esque plaza was even back there. Decided to take a break in a Teahouse that is totally hidden from the street. Not being a big tea fan, I just went with the servers recommendation and I gotta say, I was impressed.
Very cool hidden gem in Gastown and worth checking out, even if you don’t care much for tea.

I would probably come here even if the tea was horrible and the staff sucked just because I like to sit in here. The space is pretty and the way it’s set back from the street almost makes you feel like you’re somewhere else. Sitting by the window on a crisp but sunny autumn day and looking out into the courtyard is delightful. The added bonus is that the tea isn’t horrible and the staff don’t suck.
The acoustics are not the greatest, as in the group of three sitting a couple of tables away chattering loudly can be extremely disruptive. Unlike the types of places that I prefer when they’re somewhat crowded (as people-​watching venues), Apres-​Midi is the type of place that I like best when it’s quiet.
There is a vast array of loose-​leaf teas available, of both the caffeinated and uncaffeinated varieties. The staff are always willing to make recommendations or helpful suggestions if you’re feeling particularly indecisive, and they bring you your beverage when it’s steeped and ready. There are a variety of pastries and other food items available, as well as «specialty» beverages like chai lattes.
Sit upstairs or sit downstairs, sip your tea (with an extended pinky like a civilized individual, of course), read quietly, ponder life, rinse and repeat.

You know how when you order tea at Starbucks, they superheat the water with some kind of fusion reactor and you can almost feel your tongue going nuclear before the cup touches your lips? Yeah, don’t go to Starbucks. Come here instead.
This charming little teahouse is tucked away down a Gastown alley next to Boneta. It’s a quaint historical building remodelled into a trendy concrete-​floored café, and they serve tea. Lots and lots of tea.
As is the style with teahouses, their vast selection is stored in oversized cans which cover an entire wall. Sample tins are within reach, so you can use your nose to decide which to try. A friendly guy made some suggestions, and after we decided we retreated to a seat while they brewed us our tea. When it came, it was hot, but not too hot to drink. Nothing worse than buying tea and then having to watch it cool while it dares you to risk a sip. That’s just sadistic.
It’s a laid-​back atmosphere in here, it’s quiet and peaceful, and they seem content to let their guests study and spend time. And being hidden, it’s not very discoverable by tourists, which is good news for us locals.
I like tea, I like this place, and when we left my unburned tongue was very happy.

Tucked behind some shops in an alley we found refuge for a couple hours with free wifi and tasty tee and espresso. Would definitely return here to get away from the crowd as the only only people in the place were studying (no tourists).
That being said I wonder how long they can stay in business…

A quaint little shop tucked behind the main Gastown drag.
Loved it… Quite, calm and laid back.
The tea was YUMMY and the desserts looked tempting.

While we were waiting to meet someone, we stopped at this tea shop tucked away into a small alley in Gastown. They had a great selection of loose leaf teas and made a nice, thick house chai with almond milk and agave. The staff was extremely friendly and they have free wi-​fi.

Beautiful, historic space. If you’re a Vancouver history buff like me, you would enjoy this place regardless of what they sell!
That said, the staff are polite and the tea selection is pretty unique. I had a black tea with rose in it (possibly «China Rose» but don’t quote me), on ice and sweetened with agave, and an espresso cookie. All very good, and the café was pretty empty for a Sunday afternoon making it the perfect spot to catch up with a friend.

I loved how tucked away it was, the staff was friendly, the atmosphere was classy and clean, the tea was delicious (selection could be bigger…) and there is a lovely lovely upstairs area that is secluded and perfect for catching up for catching up with friends. But, it didn’t have a lot of the personality and character that I like a teahouse to have — I thought it was a bit boring and stale and much more like a coffee shop.

Nice little tea house hidden in a gas town alley. Selection of teas is good and is the stylish place. Good place for an afternoon tea in a trendy area.

This place is very hard to find and we accidentally found it ’cause we noticed a street sign. It’s secretly tucked away which is a shame ’cause unless you’re really looking, this place doesn’t stand a chance in regards to foot traffic and getting the people’s attention.
The lady at the til was really nice, sweet and informative and really cared about the business and customer service relations. I personally didn’t order anything ’cause there were no pastries that were gluten free, however, their selection of teas is awesome.
There was noting that stood out in terms of uniqueness as I have seen similar blends before in other upscale tea houses for the same price, however, I am interested in their high tea selection. I will come back and book myself a high tea the next time we are blessed in Vancouver with as nice weather as it was this weekend.
It’s a two level establishment which makes it awesome for people watching.
For now I am giving it 3 stars since I haven’t tried the high tea as of yet, therefore, stay tuned for a review to follow on this during the spring time.

Calm atmosphere; gastown style brick walls, elegantly furnished. Nice teas and friendly staff too. Loose leaf tea (to take home) is rather expensive but given the quality it could be worth it for tea snobs. Rather crowded on a weekend afternoon — I suppose they could make better use of the space and fill it with more tables, like Coffeebar next door. Maybe, offer more treats (a la secret garden tea house in kerrisdale… :) ?)
Free wifi — nice place to get a little work done.

I went there last week with a date and it was pretty hard to find, it wasn’t on the general road map.
After ordering, we sat beside a large group of,” We won’t shut up, and will go as loud as we want.” so basically I had to yell and ask the other person to repeat to hear. It would be nice to seclude a large group from… a 2-​person study group for example.
The tea was good, and the atmosphere was calm. (except the «we won’t shut up» group) The ambiance was really classy and had a warm tone to it.
The place was located in a really artsy structure which made me stay longer!

Après-​Midi Teahouse is located in Gastown tucked away inside Bloody Alley — beside coffeebar (click), L’Abattoir, and Boneta. This little tea house boasts premium teas while providing a calm, relaxing environment to wash your day away.
From the outside, it is very European, especially when you have old historic brick building surroundings. L’Abattoir is charming, and Haven is hip. Apres-​Midi looked like a cute hideaway. We want to come here for some time now. I was extremely excited to have Friday off and finally some sun in the forecast.
Apres-​Midi is separated into 2 storeys — downstairs counter and bar, bench seats and an unlevelled mezzanine upstairs overlooking people mingling below. Downstairs is a brightly light, wooden tables to fit with the brick building. Upstairs carpeted area reminds me of a family living room.
While debating whether to order the Jasmine $ 4.95 or the White Toffee Peony Latte $ 4.75, we were recommended the Jasmine because it was said to be fragrant and tasty.
Jasmine Latte $ 4.75
I’m not sure whether I ordered a steamed milk or a Jasmine Latte. Floral tea flavours were missing. I could not smell the flowers blooming from my beverage. Rather than paying $ 5, this warm milk can boiled gently over low heat at home.
Match Latte $ 4.95
It is milder when compared to the neighbouring Coffeebar (click) but it was water downed and the strong sense of the matcha flavour could not be found. There was too much foam and was pretty much bland. Oh, how I miss the one from Café Medina.
On side note, they did offer to make us another drink should we dislike the original. I’m a little sceptical when a remake is offered prior to consumption. Are they not confident in their drink preparation? Or they simply friendly and offering good customer services? Perhaps you can let me know next time you are here…
We were given samples of their new lemon ginger tea. Verdict? Reminds me of the detergent at home.
Lastly, the choice of music is very random. We have experienced Yoga Zen music, Chinese flute, Indie, Jazz, House and some other contemporary artists. Please, choose something fitting to the environment for the love of God. The randomness was like they weren’t sure what their clientle was and wanted to cater to all.
My apologise I don’t normally rip a place to pieces unless absolutely warranted. Cheers!

We tried two different teas during a recent visit — the Market Spice and the Spicy Chai Latte. Both were very nice but the Market Spice was especially tasty. Cool location in Gastown with a very knowledgeable staff member helping us decide what to try and which loose leaf teas to take out for home brewing. Chemically smell outside the bathroom when we were there and they could have used some interesting music to warm the mood on the rainy afternoon we were there. Will return to try other teas.

Glad to see they are now offering Cream Tea and other goodies. I also noticed they now serve coffee. I am definitely excited to try the cream tea with my english in-​laws!

* Pleasant setting for a relaxing break *
Tucked away in a back courtyard next to the new Boneta, this little teahouse is a comfortable little hidden oasis from Gastown.
The mini fresh baked croissants were surprisingly good considering they were likely frozen parbaked. They had a nice flakiness to them, were served warm, and were accompanied by a nice strawberry preserve. Photo:
The kind staff also provided a complimentary cup of ceylon tea to round things out. Photo:
I would definitely return if in the area and in need of a quiet spot to relax for a bit.

I have visited this place twice since opening and have totally mixed feelings.
First of all the tea is amazing. its fresh, its tasty, and clearly brewed to perfection. I have not been in the mood for a treat but their treats look great.
The reason my experience is so mixed is the discrepancy is service. There is one fellow that works there that does not understand customer service, I think he is the manager… or at least he acts like he is. His actions seem forced which make the whole place seem unhospitable. The other staff are really impressive though.
The first time I visited there were some awesome art. Really beautiful teapots. But the next time I visited they were replaced with cheezy pictures of gastown.
Anyways…i will surely return for the tea. It is really really great.