Some people have a thing for chips and salty food. Some people have sweet tooth and prefer to eat chocolate or cake. Some people are ambivores and have alternate cravings. For me, I have a severe case of sweet tooth - be it in the form of candy, ice cream or pastries. As you can tell, one of my favorite things to do every weekend is to scour bakeshops and pastry shops in the neighborhood to get my fix. Lucky for me, I live near the Guildwood area in Scarborough and have easy access to a quaint and lovely café! The Guildwood Tearoom and Café is one of those hidden gems nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood. Just a few metres from the bluffs, you wouldn’t expect a low-key plaza to house such an extraordinary albeit obscure teahouse. How come I've never heard of this place before? Has this been a well-guarded secret by the Guilders all these years? The Guildwood area, after all, is one of the priciest postal codes in Toronto. It's totally understandable that the residents would want to preserve their area and keep away the notorious "hood" reputation that has been infamously associated with the rest of Scarborough. Or quite possibly, the proprietors neither advertised nor promoted on social media. One of the things I love most about this place is how they were able to skillfully mix and match their china! They certainly give off a quaint as opposed to overly stuffy vibe that most high tea places are known for. They also have an excellent menu of savoury quiches and crepes - making it an ideal spot to have brunch with family and friends. The most charming quality about this place is the customer service. As soon as you enter, you're greeted by warm and friendly hosts - making you feel as if you're walking in to your aunt's or grandma's place instead of a café. Unfortunately, the Guildwood Tearoom and Café is only open weekends - Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. So if you're thinking of going for high tea, you might want to call them ahead for reservations.
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