Holts Cafe Afternoon Tea at Holt Renfrew Vancouver [Review]

Holts Cafe is the on-site restaurant at Holt Renfrew Vancouver. It’s a go-to spot for shoppers at Holt Renfrew to grab a bite during their time at the store.

They’re open for lunch, brunch, drinks as well as afternoon tea by reservation.

I recently revisited Holt Cafe for their afternoon tea experience which is priced at $55 per person.

At the start, they presented a box of Sloane Fine Tea Merchant teas. I went with the Vanilla Bean Rooibos.

On the menu:

Tartelette with Roasted Squash, Avocado, Truffle Vinaigrette, Grana Padano

Cucumber Sandwich on Brioche with Herbed Cream Cheese and Balsamic Pearl

Blini with Smoked Salmon, Dill Crème Fraîche, Fried Caper, Pickled Onion

Steak Sandwich featuring Sirloin, Katsu Aïoli, Fried Shallot on Brioche

Shrimp Croissant with Chive and Lemon Crème Fraîche

Lemon Poppy Scone with Vanilla Chantilly and Berry Preserve

Strawberry and Rose Macarons

Petite Parfait with Vanilla Sponge, Oat Crumble, Cinnamon Apple, and Vanilla Chantilly

Pâte À Choux with White Chocolate Crème

Truffle with Dark Chocolate and Gold Flakes

Raspberry Beignet with Icing Sugar

I enjoy the upscale salon feel of the space with grey and white interiors, plush seating and low tables. The service was good and I thought the items they offered for the afternoon tea were contemporary and elevated. The ratio of the savoury to sweet items was also reasonable.

My favourites were the Lemon Poppy Scone; Blini with Smoked Salmon; Shrimp Croissant; Pâte À Choux with White Chocolate Crème; and Raspberry Beignet.