The Drawing Room

One of our must-sees while staying at NOTL. Gluten free options were abundant. We chose the afternoon tea that came with a cheese platter beforehand- be warned, this is a LOT of food. This came with gluten free crackers and was a nice start, I just wish they disclosed the assortment of cheeses prior since some are an acquired taste. The options for gluten free were fantastic! I didn’t feel the least bit left out in comparison to my gluten full friends. I had a selections of sandwiches, scone, and sweet treats. The gluten free bread is on the dense side (hence maybe skipping the cheese beforehand) but every option tasted fresh and was delicious. Service was incredible, where they wait on you hand and foot, and are very knowledgable should you have any questions. An overall great experience.

The Drawing Room was wonderful from start to finish. The ambience transports you to another time. We had dietary issues (me a vegetarian, my wife a vegan and gluten free). They accommodated us perfectly. They like 24 hours notice for allergy issues. Our server and the kitchen were so lovely to help us have a great experience. The tea was exceptional. Best tea I have had in many years and I drink a lot of tea. Not a hint of bitterness. We upgraded to the Darjeeling tea which I highly recommend. The service we had was top notch. We even got a table at the window with a great view of the street. (That is not typical. The last time we were here years ago we were further inside). Thank you Drawing Room for making our day truly special and magical. It was worth the (very crazy traffic) drive from Toronto!