Gryphon D'or Tea Room invites you to their tea house. Their atmosphere has been described as casual. They offer a take-out menu and are open nightly from Monday to Friday. You may pay by American Express, Interac, MasterCard and Visa.
When Donna Malin applied for the job of pastry chef in 2001 at the Gryphon D’Or, little did she know that her days would be spent singing musical theatre songs with the owner, Peggy Reagan, while baking all manner of scrumptious Celtic treats such as scones and shortbread.
At that point in time, Gryphon D’Or was a little bakery that was quickly gaining popularity in the Monkland Village area of Montreal, and Peggy, a full-time CEGEP teacher, needed help to keep up with the demand. When she put out a call for a pastry chef, Donna applied.
“The interview for this job was a bit unusual,” recalls Donna. “I found out that Peggy taught theatre production at John Abbott so we talked about Oliver, My Fair Lady, Cabaret and other musicals. I don’t even think Peggy asked me if I knew how to make scones, but I got the job. From then on, we’d spend our afternoons singing songs and baking our hearts out, and that was that.”
Whether you’ve been dancing all night or like to get up early, a filling breakfast will set you on the right track for the rest of your day. While the real crowds come out Sunday afternoon, baggy-eyed after last night’s parties, Montreal is well-equipped with a host of breakfast spots that won’t disappoint any day of the week.
Le Gryphon D’Or Tea Room, in N.D.G., offers a set price afternoon tea service. For a mere $25 per person, you’ll receive a selection of loose teas, scones and finger sandwiches. All food items, including the jams and custards, are homemade. If you’re not in the mood for tea, Gryphone d’Or also offers a full brunch and lunch menu. The space itself is very warm and welcoming — perfect for an afternoon with the ladies. Reservations made 24 hours in advance are required for the afternoon tea.