#2,738 in Toronto. 14 Redditors across 23 mentions, Apr 2024 to Aug 2026.
What Reddit says
Mentioned almost entirely for afternoon tea, often alongside Windsor Arms and the Shangri-La. Opinions are lukewarm: some call it okay, while others say it is overpriced and past its prime.
Paraphrased from the comments below.
What to order
- Afternoon Tea1 Redditor
- Brunch1 Redditor
- Cocktails1 Redditor
In their words
Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.
“I like the Shangri La best out of the Shangri La, the King Eddy, the Windsor Arms and Epoch at the Ritz Carlton.”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “King Edward would be the next best option but that’s based on a memory from 1994”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Mar 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I don’t mind the King Edward, but it’s probably not as good as you remember.”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Mar 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “The Afternoon Tea at the King Eddy was okay. 7/10.”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Dec 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “in the past I tried king Edward hotel & Windsor arms and it wasn't worth the price.”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Dec 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I take my kid every year to the holiday afternoon tea at the King Edward.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “The Shangri La has been my favourite out of the Shangri La, Windsor Arms and King Eddy.”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Nov 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Do not recommend the king Eddie, I went there a couple of years ago and it was atrociously bad.”
Disliked itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “They do a good one at the king Edward hotel”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “King Edward was a disappointment- will not recommend”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Mar 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “King Edward Hotel also serves clotted cream”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Way better than the King Edward which feels like it's had its day.”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Dec 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
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