“When we were little, going to high tea was something very special. If you did well in school or if it was a birthday, you would go for high tea,” explains Huey Le, who owns La petite cuillère with her mother Bang and sister Lina. “We’re geared towards making that experience more affordable, and making it fun.”
Bringing high tea to the Vancouver masses, La petite cuillère is the perfect spot for a little lady’s first tea party, a birthday celebration or simply to escape from a cold, wet day.
“We keep a few things very traditional, like our cucumber sandwiches. When people come in for tea, that’s what they’re looking for and will generally get upset if there aren’t any cucumber sandwiches,” laughs Huey. “But we also offer a daily selection of miniature scones with Devonshire cream and jam, and sweets, and things where there’s a little more wiggle room for West Coast touches or our own family recipes.” Huey takes pride in baking delicious treats for her customers, and loves helping visitors experience an authentic English high tea with a Vancouver twist.
