Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse

Bring Canadian cash/currency! They do not take credit card saw some people make the mistake of not bringing any. This tea house was amazing. The tea selection was okay, but the atmosphere was great. Also the food was delicious - make sure to get the chocolate cake!

Amazing spot with interesting history. Feels like going to a fairy godmother's house. Love the spot and the experience, but there definitely were some negatives. Staff was great, pleasant, and they provided excellent service. Between both of our sandwiches and chili we found 3 long hairs in the food. I guess when you are eating food in the middle of nowhere and it is prepared by people lodging for 5 days at a time you can't be too picky. Unfortunately we also may have heard from a little woodland birdie that management may not be too kind... I would love to give 5 stars for the experience, but that doesn't feel right. Come and enjoy the grounds, but maybe consider packing your own lunch to eat on the benches nearby.

💰“Cash only“💰 💰“Cash only”💰 💰“Cash only“💰 Nice cozy spot! Staff are nice. Soup is good. Foods are pricey but they need extra effort to get here so that is fair. No electric here which means cash only.

The cheese sandwich and chili were delicious, but the coffee could be skipped. They could serve mop water and still have happy clientele with views like those, though: WOW.

Such a reward after the hike to the plain of the six glaciers. Amazing friendly service! But don’t forget to bring cash! We only had enough cash for a tea, but would have loved to have had lunch there too

The hike up here was just beautiful and getting to enjoy yummy tea and desserts at the top made for a perfect day! This place is so charming and dreamy!

The food and drinks were very good. Great selection of teas. The chili was outstanding! Well worth the hike up. And the service was excellent! Much better than the other tea house. We were able to pay with a credit card, though bring cash, as the connection can be intermittent.

It's a small but mighty tea house that I highly recommend you to visit at the end of the Plain of Six Glaciers trail. It's first come first serve and it's a bit cramped but it's we loved sitting on the second floor with the cup of tea and an amazing view. My personal favourite was the tea biscuit with the strawberry jam, and the soup of the day. Any of the tea options are good but the lemonade is just a powder mix. The servers are friendly and accommodating and they make everything in house without electricity. It's a must visit if you decide to do the trail!

The remote teahouse with Swiss chalet architecture boasts a picturesque vista of the six glaciers, the MOST renowned view in the Lake Louise area, in my humble opinion! The tea house was built in the 1920's by Swiss architects with the intention of bringing the European alpine expedition culture to Canada. As such, its purpose for housing and feeding the weary hiker and adventure seeker continues to this day, to an extent. The most direct route to the tea house is nearly a 4 mile one-way journey from the Lake Louise lake shore, or one can pursue the traditional route by traversing through the Lake Agnes Teahouse to the Big Beehive shelter and finally to the Six Glaciers Tea House. This was precisely our route and it was quite the epic 13 mile journey. It is the ULTIMATE tour of the Lake Louise area and very much recommended. The tea house was fully functional upon our visit. They have quite the rustic setup where much of their supply is packed in by mules, but the smell of fresh biscuits wafting through the air is somehow an impressive possibility. Since we still planned on trudging over to the Plain of Six Glaciers lookout to finish out our day, we made a quick stop for the scrumptious Tea Biscuits with Strawberry Jam plus a cup of hot tea (choose from black, house/ non-caffeinated, green, or rooibos). This 'Option 1' Meal Option (Dessert + Drink) was priced at 11.70 CAD. We visited some time around noon on a Saturday and were able to find a seat upstairs without any issue. Someone took our order here. Staff was very efficient despite there being only a couple on duty. The tea biscuits were a delight; big, fluffy and with a decent crust. The hot tea was quite welcomed in the shade where it quickly became chilly. I was a bit worried about paying because nobody takes out CAD when in Canada, but they were somehow equipped to take credit card payments. Some souvenirs were available which were quite unique and felt like a prize especially after making such a grand, epic journey. They were out of hats after we finished eating, but my eye was on the prize with the custom-made Buff featuring a topographical map of the trail and teahouse. If you are able to handle the mileage, this tea house will be the instant highlight of your trip, guaranteed!

What a UNIQUE experience! The good: - you're getting warm tea and soup on a HIKE. that's pretty cool. - the environment is awesome. No electricity, wooden porch... it's a vibe. - the staff are so lovely. They are warm and personable, and they freaking climb a mountain to work every day. - the soup (vegetarian chili) and tea were so good on a cold and rainy day. - they take credit card and have a small gift shop The okay - they were out of a lot of stuff (but again... they're relying on people to hike or helicopter their supplies. It makes sense.) - the baked goods are a bit dry. We had the homemade bread with our soup and the tea biscuits. I preferred the tea biscuits with the strawberry jelly, but in hindsight, I'd stick with the soup and tea. When else can you stop at a tea house mid-hike! Highly recommend the stop.

8/19 Hiking up to the Tea House was great, however here are my tips for this; 1. They take credit card or Canadian currency 2. I got there just before they opened - do yourself a favor and wait like 30 mins after they open. They said all they had was tea and cake when I arrived. I took that as, all they had was tea and cake available for the day. When I was leaving, they started offering soup and chili. Had I known that, I would have waited for the soup! I wish the employees would have had customer service to share that more items on the menus were being prepared to be served. The gals working there were not friendly and were kind of rude, so kind of a disappointing experience from what I hoped it would be, plus they were out of the buff souvenir I hoped to have gotten. I get supplies need to be replenished, but hoped on a Monday that they would have done so.

What an unexpected surprise to have a tea house pop up on our hike! While visiting Banff National Park and surrounding areas, we decided to hike this trail. In all the pictures I have seen of Lake Louise, I never realized that you could hike beyond and above the lake and encounter a tea stop. About 1.25 miles before the end of the trail, this tea house stands. They offer tea, coffee, tea biscuits and other light lunch fare. There is no electricity up here so they use old fashioned methods of making the food with fire. Really friendly and kind staff. We decided on. Goji Berry green tea, a coffee, and a sweet treat of cinnamon coffee cake. What a fun experience drinking my tea amongst the glaciers. The views were positively incredible and we enjoyed meeting and talking with fellow hikers and travelers. They provide seating both upstairs and all around the tea house. They can even handle large groups most likely with notice. There are clean washrooms (the Canadian term for what we call bathrooms) however they are porta potties. We spent about an hour eating, drinking and talking then we headed up the trail to the top. Such a unique experience and I can't wait to visit another tea house on a future hike. Canada is so cool!

Five Stars for the awesome premise and jaw-dropping scenery. Two-stars for service and food-quality. Definitely worth a stop but only invest in a small token food or drink; don't think you're missing anything by not getting a big meal. Business starts picking up around 10:30am so expect a good wait after that time. Service is very friendly but slow. Credit card use features a hefty service fee, and use of the American dollar is treated on a "one to one" basis with the Canadian dollar so you'll end up losing there. Food was terrible. We had a chocolate cake ($7.50) that was dry as a bone and damn-near flavorless. I had some kinda chocolate coffee drink that was pretty gross as well ($6.50), and my companion had tea ($6.00) that tasted of tea. Nothing special. The tea house is supplied by a helicopter drop at the start of the season, and staff hike in with more supplies (mostly fresh veg) at the start of their 3 or 4 day shifts. Neat! The hike is approx. 2 hours from the Lakeshore depending on your walking speed and how often you need to stop. I'd say that the hike is doable for kids starting at around 5-6 if they're pretty rugged and used to long hikes. Older folks with mobility issues will not enjoy the long stretches of uphill climb, but it is possible. Most of it is along a pretty well-graded path but there are some stretches that involve stepping up on rocks and tree roots.

This teahouse was exactly what I imagined it to be. Nestled away in the woods. A sight for sore eyes of a weary hiker looking to get some grub and warm up. Such a cute, quaint little log tea house! I had bookmarked both this teahouse and the Lake Agnes teahouse and knew I wanted to get to both on my trip to Banff. We went to the Lake Agnes teahouse on our first day of hiking and learned to get in line really early before opening because it can get crowded. So when we arrived to the Plain of Six Glaciers teahouse, it was around 8:15am. I knew they didn't open for another 45 mins, but I didn't want it to get crazy busy like the Lake Agnes one, so we both used the outhouses and then got in line. Around 8:50a, a line slowly formed behind us, but nothing like the Lake Agnes situation (maybe only 4 parties total, whereas Lake Agnes had about 25 parties by opening). We were offered an upstairs or downstairs table and we chose the upstairs so we could take in the views. All of the upstairs tables filled up right away. Service was slow and the gentleman who was our waiter seemed new (didn't have the answers to many questions and had to ask), but we were okay with that given we were cold and it meant more time just resting and trying to warm up. We both ended up ordering the vegetarian chili and a dessert. I got the chocolate mousse and my boyfriend got the apple pie. We also both ordered Earl Gray Creme tea. Now let's be clear--- I had low expectations for the chili. First, I was not pleased it was vegetarian chili (I wanted some protein!). But I get it since they don't really have refrigeration. Wouldn't be best to have meat based products in house. I also felt like it was gonna be one tiny cup of chili. But the chili came out and not only was it an entire bowl, but it also came with tortilla chips for dipping and it tasted AMAZING!!! Now maybe it's because we were mid-hike and hungry, but truly this is some of the best chili I've had (and I'm a tough critic). As soon as I took one bite, I honestly thought about asking for the recipe. Desserts were okay. Mousse tasted more like plain chocolate cake than mousse (but I get it--they don't have the type of refrigeration you'd need for a traditional mousse). My boyfriend enjoyed his apple pie and said he could tell they made it fresh in the kitchen. All told, we absolutely loved this teahouse and this ended up being my favorite hike during our time in Banff. It was just so lovely to be able to stop here mid-hike and take in the scenery and get some grub. Will definitely be back next time we are in Banff/Lake Louise!

This is a cool experience in an old cabin built 100 or so years ago in the remote part of a Glacier hike in the middle of nowhere Banff/Alberta Canada, with no running water, electricity, or store nearby for supplies. The staff end up hiking up the same 4 mile path you do, staying on site for 5 days while working, then they bring items with them that are needed throughout the weeks with a large helicopter deposit of items 1-2x a year of basic necessities. So, taking all that into account - it's impressive and unique that you can even do this and a major undertaking that these people live on-site and wake up early to cook these things from scratch every day with propane tanks. They do accept credit cards via Square on their cell phone for a $4 surcharge or take USD or CAD for 1/1 conversion - so if it's USD you are not coming out ahead with the exchange rate. My husband ordered a tea, biscuits and jam, and the special baked item of the day which was a cinnamon cake that day. Those three things ended up costing him $26. Pretty steep. But, it is middle of nowhere and it's the experience. The cinnamon cake was delicious - he loved it. Fresh and moist and a bit different. The biscuits were actually really very good. They reminded me of the ones my grandma used to make fresh daily for breakfast. Only served with butter as they were out of fresh jam which was disappointing but OK. It was a fun stop-off and the rest room up the hill was an outhouse that was surprisingly clean. Plan to pack out your trash if you can as they are in BFE and are always asking people to take their trash and extra if they wanna be nice to help them out.

This review is for the Plain of Six Glaciers tea house. The actual hike itself was definitely 5 stars. It took us a few hours to get to the tea house from the Fairmont. We stopped a lot to take pictures. The total distance was 14k according to all the signs. It felt a lot shorter because of the views and cool weather. We knew we were getting closer because we saw people hiking with paper cups of tea in their hands. Upon arrival we saw people sitting around on rocks and a few benches. We stood in line to put our order in. It appeared that there were tons of empty seating upstairs, downstairs and around the house. I was super excited since this was a bucket list trip a decreased family member had told us about. I ordered two teas $5 each and the vegan ( supposedly also gluten free) chili. $10. We paid with CAD but they did take credit cards ( with fee) and the USD but the exchange rate was 1/1 . After receiving my food and drinks I walked over to a picnic table and put my food and drinks down. After getting settled I was told by the workers the picnic tables were reserved for a large hiking group. I was ok with that since there were tons of seating upstairs as well. So I go upstairs and got settled and then was told that area was closed for another large hiking group. In the meantime my hiking partner spilled most of their tea and the food was spilling all over the place. Not to sound like a "Karen" but had I known beforehand that all the tables in the tea house were reserved for "a large hiking group" I would not have gotten anything there. I had sufficient food and drinks in my back pack. The vegan chili was decent and the tea was ok as well. We finished up our what was left of our food and left. They did ask us to pack out our trash which was fine but we didn't think about bringing a bag to store it in. It was messy in our backpacks so don't forget a trash bag. We hiked up to the Lake Agnes tea house the next day and it was fabulous! We got to sit down and sip our tea and eat our snacks. The servers there were so nice and friendly. If I could only do one teahouse hike I would recommend the Lake Agnes tea house. ( the hike is a bit steeper though)

We had read about the two teahouses that you can hike to when visiting Lake Louise and decided to go ahead and head to this one, which is further out. What a unique experience! We had read they only take cash but when we were there, we did see patrons pay with credit cards. We enjoyed our soups and coffee drinks and just soaked in the atmosphere. At one point, one of the managers came out and gave a talk about the teahouse and how they operate. Definitely a unique experience when visiting Lake Louise. Note: your restoom facility is basically an outhouse, so don't expect anything more.

Since there isn't a yelp page for it, I'll post it here: Plain of Six Glaciers Hike (about 11 miles RT) You DO get to this tea house on this trail, right before you hit Abbot Pass, so be sure to stop by to refuel and use the restroom. Prior to this tea house, we got to see Lake Agnes (another tea house there too), Big Beehive with a view of Lake Louise from up top, and past Devil's Thumb (option to hike it if you want to extend your route). Once you get through aaaaall of these, you end back up at the bottom of Lake Louise. But boy, what a fun hike! It is a tad strenuous if you are not used to hiking and you will come across all sorts of climates.

To start off, there are two teahouses in the area. Lake Agnes is shorter, but steeper while Plain of Six Glaciers is longer, but more elevated (although still pretty damn steep with multiple switchbacks). After a 3.5 miles hike from Lake Louise, you will reach this teahouse. Although we brought PB&J sandwiches with us on the hike, we decided to eat at the teahouse. I knew it was going to be pricey and simple considering all the ingredients and supplies need to be carried or flown in here, but I fell for the gimmick just because I felt so accomplished after making it here. I guess it's a pretty great motivational goal throughout your hike as a great destination from the top; although I'd rather hike to an amazing view than a teahouse. We ordered Full Meal Option 2 for $24.75 CAD, which included a beverage, hot meal of the day with chips, and a dessert. Since we were sharing the meal, we ordered an extra hot tea ($3.95 CAD). The teas came in a mug with a teabag and a mini pot of hot water. As I was pouring the hot water, 1/3 of my water spilled out because the mini pot was broken unfortunately. As for the food, we had chili and chips with a caramel apple pound cake, which were pretty simple like something you'd find at any diner. Note: Cash recommended, although they will accept non-Canadian dollars as well. If you really want to use a card to pay, there is a $6 sub-charge.

The teahouse is an attraction only because of it's location, so this review is about the trail to get to the teahouse and not about the teahouse itself. After all, this trail is probably the nicest hike in Lake Louise area. I suggest starting really early (before 8am for sure) as it gets very crowded later and it will be impossible to find a parking sport at Lake Louise. If you get there with the shuttle, but you will be hiking in a crowd then. Many people end this trail by the teahouse, but if you continue for another 30 min or so, you will get to the nicest viewpoint with Mount Victoria in front of you and Mount Lefroy at the left. From this viewpoint you can even see Abbott pass and the historic hut that sits on the top of the hut. With glaciers melting because of the climate change, there are now only three glaciers left out of six :( If you're a good hiker and feeling adventurous, on the way back there is a not crowded connecting trail that takes you streght to the Beehive and Lake Agnes and you can come back to your car or shuttle bus through lake Agnes trail.

We did a long loop hike starting at Lake Agnes tea house, taking the Highline Trail, and finally ending at the Plain of Six Glaciers tea house. We arrived sometime around noon. It was pretty crowded there, but there were a few open tables. The menu looked pretty pricey for what it was, but supplies have to be carried up, so I'm sure that contributes. The view of the mountains from the balcony were really pretty, but the view was better on the benches a few hundred feet away by the trail. There were out houses there as well. The views on the hike up are gorgeous. I'm sure the tea house is a great place to relax after a long hike, but we were eager to start our decent. Don't miss the views from Abbot Pass 1.3km past the tea house!

I loved the idea of hiking out to this tea house in the middle of the wilderness for lunch/tea on our journey to the glacier look out. The setting *is* idyllic unsurprisingly, you will not be the only one with this idea and, of course, small kitchen, middle of no-where, this will take a WHILE. In all, the tea house stop was about 90 minutes. We ordered 3 cheese sandwiches, two teas, and a chocolate/coffee combo, plus one piece of cake (treat of the day). With tip this came to $90. The sandwiches were about the size of a typical half sandwich and the slice of cake was about 2" by 3". Suffice it to say I felt the price was a little steep and the wait a little long. Under the circumstances I am pretty forgiving and feel that is reflected in my 3 star rating, but if I had to do it again, I'd bring my own lunch to enjoy on the benches outside the teahouse and stick to tea to enjoy the tea house. Also, we accidentally arrived right at noon. There seemed to be a rush right at noon and then it quickly petered out. So, if you arrive right at noon, do the hike to the lookout and then come back. By then the line should have died down.

This tea house is part of my favourite hike in Banff and I've done this hike every time I've been in Banff. I usually do both Tea Houses (Lake Agnes) and this one on the same day and it's perfect! If you start early, you'll be here by lunch to enjoy their healthy delicious meals. All meals are vegetarian, clean and leave you feeling healthy instead of heavy so you can continue your hike back down. I've had a Quinoa Chickpea Salad with soup that was amazing and even tried their biscuits and tea which were great. It is expensive but hey! they hike up and down daily to pick up supplies (their calf muscles prove it) so they deserve it. Their bigger supplies are dropped off once or twice every season by helicopter. The view is great from here and I usually hike up to the glacier viewpoint after lunch. Fuel up before making your way back down to Lake Louise.

Oh ho ho, a quaint teahouse situated in the middle of a hiking trail?! Don't mind if we do! My vegetarian and tea-loving sister was so egg-cited to stop here for lunch since all I packed was a bag of chips, some cookies, and clif bars for her. I ordered the earl grey tea while she ordered the chai tea, both served hot enough without burning our tongues. The tea cups and mini tea pots were adorable, my sister loved it and lowkey wanted to take it with her, haha! She ordered the vegetarian chili with circular tortilla chips, and we shared the homemade tea biscuits. I've never had vegetarian chili before, so I had a few bites and it was quite tasty, albeit sweeter than the beef chili I'm used to. I liken the tea biscuits to scones, as they had a more crumbly texture. Overall, I highly recommend stopping here for a hearty and light morning or afternoon bite before pressing further along the trail to see the lookout point for the Plain of the Six Glaciers! Bring some Canadian bills (shoutout to awesome 'MURICAN FX rates right meow!) and arrive early during the summer unless you want to wait in a long queue. Cheers!

Second stop on our tea house hike. We came from the Lake Agnes Tea House. Had we arrived here first, we may have rated it higher, however it was quite crowded by the time we arrived (about 11:00 AM). And we'd unfortunately taken a wrong turn due to recent avalanche debris that had obscured the trail, coupled with us stupidly following the Conga-line of people rather than have a look around when the path started to look sketchy (along a food-wide ridge which was not described in any trail description I'd read). Our bad. We did eventually arrive all in one piece! The charming tea house with Tibetan style flags was such a welcome site after this unexpectedly adventurous middle section of our hike! Due to crowds, we grabbed a picnic table just outside the tea house entrance. I would have loved a spot on the upper roof seating but that's the breaks! Also, some of us were offered paper cups rather than tea cups. I understand why (need to have enough for the hoards of people), but it lacks the charm. Both teas we chose were quite good. The house blend was my favorite- floral, aromatic with some peppermint too. Very nice. The second one was the strawberry kiwi. We also ordered two orders of biscuits & two slices of the chocolate cake to share. You've got to hand it to this folks. Preparing food with no electricity and living at the tea house for five days at a time is pretty cool. And given the crowds, they work hard! Our service was friendly and kind. I would've loved to have talked to her more about her experiences on the mountain, but didn't want to take too much of her time, given the numbers of people she had to serve. Tip- if there is still snow and avalanche debris covering parts of the trail, pay attention, pick your way carefully, look around, and don't rush. Consult your tail map! :-)

We made it! This quaint little teahouse is located at the end of the first stop. Granted anything taste great after a long hike. This place is scenic and a must stop for sure. It can get pretty crowded since it's damn well popular and seating can be a challenge. For my food I ordered their biscuits with jam and a cup of coffee. Nothing too special in any regards really, but the setting and sipping a cup of coffee just brings out the that old 80s coffee commercial back in my mind. "The best part of waking up is Folgers in your cup!" -- Enjoy!

This is a little family owned tea house cabin place at the end of the maintained Plain of Six Glaciers trail off of Lake Louise. I came here on 6/15/19 before heading off the to glacier lookout. I ordered the Tea Biscuits, Breakfast Tea and some lemonade. Everything was okay like I went to whatever grocery store and bought some ready to bake biscuits, brewed some lipton and bought some minute maid lemonade (the lemonade was luke warm too and no ice). Service was fine, but just seemed lackluster after staying at the Fairmont, which I'm guessing is where a fair amount of people are staying at before coming here. I just didn't feel particularly welcomed. I'd skip it next time especially since there's no view from the cabin anyways. If you really want some tea and a view bring some tea and a jetboil or something and cop a spot at the lookout.

This Tea house was the Icing on the cake of this hike! The hike was a bit challenging due to elevation but every step was beautiful! The Canadians really care about their environment and keep it clean. That you for maintaining the natural beauty of our earth. The tea house is all Vegetarian not announce of flesh being eaten. The lentil soup was phenomenal and hit the spot after the strenuous hike!

I've visited this tea house on two consecutive weekends, so clearly I'm a fan. It provides a bit of Swiss Family Robinson realness in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. HOW to get here: In terms of distance from the Chateau Lake Louise, it is further than the Lake Agnes Tea House, but the trail largely hugs the lake, and isn't as steep as the Lake Agnes trail. After leaving the Chateau, you have the option to take the upper trail to Agnes (the right option) or head to the Plain of Six Glaciers (the left option). Stay left, next to Lake Louise. TIMING: This tea house is known as the more mellow counterpoint to Lake Agnes. This is true, but it can still get very busy in the summer. I would recommend setting out from the Chateau on the trail no later than 8:00am in high season. If you're hiking at a moderately brisk pace, you'll reach it in around 1.5-1.75 hours. The early bird truly gets the worm in this scenario. EATS: The hike in will give you a special kind of hunger that would make even cardboard taste delicious. Thankfully the eats here are not cardboard:). They offer all vegetarian fare, with a special homemade brown bread, home baked cakes, hot soups, and Banff Tea Company teas. Prices may seem a bit elevated, but they have to pack everything in on foot or deliver via helicopter, so factor this into the mix. I've had the chocolate cake twice--once it was very dry, and today it was fresh, moist, and superior. The cold cheese sandwich with the spicy peppers, lettuce and homemade bread was quite good. The homemade chili, while a bit steep at $16 per bowl, was extremely filling and packed with different kinds of beans and fragrant, slightly sweetish chili flavorings. The chili could easily be split between two people--I had trouble cleaning my bowl. PAYMENT: Cash, either CAD or USD, accepted, although the back of the menu says that they will also accept credit card for an amped up surcharge, because they have to physically hike back in to civilization to run the card. Just bring cash! Also, if you save the receipt for your bill and present it to the Banff Tea Company store in Banff, you can get 10% off your purchase! BATHROOM: There is an outhouse with two stalls just in front of the tea house. THE DOG: The tea house mascot is Arlo. He is a big friendly pup.

Fantastic tea house that makes a great hike even better. After a moderately difficult ascent up the hike on a chilly day, I was very pleased to see the tea house was open. Everything is prepared the old fashioned way-- there's no electricity at the tea house, and everything is made on location. Everything was fantastic from the simple hot tea to the generously portioned multi-course meal options. In addition to my tea, I ordered the meal option 1 (vegetable soup, cheese sandwich, and apple pound cake). Everything was wonderful (especially after a somewhat long hike up!), but my favorite of the courses was the sandwich. The homemade bread was what really stood out-- soft and delicious with every bite. Fair warning, despite the location the tea house can get pretty busy. There's a relatively small amount of seating. The establishment is cash only as well, so be warned. Overall, stopping by this tea house was one of the most unique things I've ever done. I would highly recommend stopping by!

Even on a cloud-covered rainy day, this was an amazing hike. I usually hike to get exercise, see something new, take pictures, etc. but when I heard I could go on a hike and be rewarded with hot coffee, pastries, and a historical site/views, I practically wanted to run up the trail! In mid-July there were some sections that were still snow-covered but trekking poles, hiking boots, and caution were all I needed. I started the trail at 2pm and ended up heading over to Lake Agnes Tea House via the highline trail after I indulged in chili, coffee, and chocolate cake here. Highly, highly recommend this hike. Saw people of all ages on the trail. Some steep sections but overall very doable. Remember: there's chocolate cake at the top! Huge shout-out to all the employees who do this hike every week AND pack in the ingredients that make such delectable food.

My boyfriend and I pigged out at the tea house after our hike up the Plain of Six Glaciers trail. We weren't able to order sandwiches because their bread wasn't ready yet (around 11:30am), so beware early hikers! Otherwise, the chilli and vegetable soups were delicious. The hummus and nachos weren't really anything special. Caramel apple crumble would have been great but because they give you everything at once, it was cold by the time we got around to it (we went hiking in September and the weather was quite chilly). This tea house isn't perfect but I give extra points for the effort that goes into bringing the ingredients up the mountain. During our hike, we saw a girl going up with a massive load of bits and bobs attached to her bag. It's not a super difficult hike but it must have been a challenge with all of the ingredients she brought up (she told us she carried up the nachos we were being served that day). So, kudos to the staff! Eating here is a very unique experience and is worth the not-so-cheap price!

Cutest tea shop ever in the most unexpected of places! Perhaps not the fanciest or best tea house, but the most interesting one I've been to.

Hiking up a mountain for food, what more could you ask for! The hike itself is enjoyable and offers great scenery. The tea house itself is quiet charming in the mountain setting and the feeling of accomplishment after climbing up is quite satisfying and you know you deserve the chocolate cake at that point. Their tea selection is good and their food is actually quite good considering their location. They actually helicopter in most of their supplies at the beginning of the season and then, possibly, have a second supply helicopter later on in the season. The food is good, the vegetable soup with noodles was nice after it got a bit chilly closer to the glacier. But! The chocolate cake! Is! Amazing! You get quite a large slice, but you deserve it after hiking approximately 7-8km to the tea house. Lastly, I would recommend their house tea (plain of the six glaciers tea). It even comes in a special mountain mug. Will definitely return for chocolate cake and tea. They take cash or credit card for a small fee.

Getting here is half the fun! It was a glorious Fall day when I took the loop from Lake Louise to Lake Agnes (and the Tea House), and onwards to the Plain-of-Six Glaciers (and this Tea House) and back down. I'm also a fast hiker (even at this altitude) and was back from this 8.5 mile hike well before the suggested days journey. The Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House is a two-story stone building that was finished in 1927 and designed to serve as a pit stop between the Lake below and the masses of ice above. Joy Kimball, who at 80+ quickly cruises up the mountain, still helps out baking homemade chocolate cake, bread and biscuits up here, all without the benefit of electricity. She bought the tea house from the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1959 after seeing an advertisement in the newspaper. About 20,000 pounds of tea house necessities drop from the sky, thanks to a helicopter, each spring and are then stuffed into a tiny shed. More ingredients make it up the mountain during the summer and fall courtesy of pack horses. Employees stay in little cabins steps away from the tea house for five days straight, then down the mountain for two. Fresh goods are backpacked in, and garbage out. My hike was very enjoyable, drop dead gorgeous in many spots, and offered wonderful Tea House hospitality. The prices are a little higher, but considering what it takes to keep one of these seasonal places running, it's still a great and delicious value for the money. Don't forget your layers (and sturdy shoes) as weather conditions and footing rapidly changed during my sojourn. And it's so worth it to see the glaciers more up close and personal like this.

The Tea Houses in this area are such a cool concept. We did the challenge of visiting them both in one day. This one was my favourite because they had cake... haha! Their chocolate cake and caramel apple pound cake were moist and delicious. They only take cash (Canadian and US). I love that they have a place like this on a hiking trail and do it in an environmentally responsible way. Go them!

Such a cool spot to take a rest on your way to the lookout point at the end of the Plain of Six Glaciers trail and also grab a bite to eat! We had the chai and home blend teas, and the first meal option. The tomato noodle soup was amazing, sandwiches were ok, didn't love the caramel apple dessert. HOWEVER, this is a tea house 4+ miles from anything...they literally have to hike supplies in or get them delivered by helicopter. That deserves extra points. Plus, once you've burned a bunch of calories hiking, a hot meal is not something to get very picky about. Pro tip - bring Canadian cash! Service was a little slow but to be expected with how busy it is.

The hike is fantastic, though not easy, but worth it for the views. The tea house is a nice bonus. Sure the food isn't great but the thought that such a place exists is worth a visit. The server was super friendly. The food tastes better after working this hard. Remember it's all about the experience! August 2014

This place is PURE MAGIC!!!!!!!!!!!! You gotta work your lil booty up a mountain for 6 kilometers and (according to the season) slipnslide through some glaciers to get here. Pretty much almost fell off a cliff and died because my dog has no manners and pulled the whole way up, but WORTH IT. I mean come on, a frickin cute lil teahouse at the top of a mountain!!!!!! What is cuter¿¿ I got cream of earl grey tea and woooooooooo so good!!! I also got the tea biscuits which were basically these tasty lil cinnamon roll cookie things that were also wam bam boom amazing! Our waitress was so nice too and so cool and I basically want to be her. Wooooooo love this place ok gtg ttyl lol

For my family of 4, it took us about a 2 hour hike to arrive to the tea house. There was a lot of buzz on the internet around this place, and was said by many as a must-do. Once we got to the tea house, we were told they had closed around 5pm, but that they could still do cold drinks and hot chocolate. The staff was really friendly and nice, but there wasn't much of a view from the cabin, which made the entire hike kinda underwhelming.

The hike to the teahouse is moderate but the views are amazing. And, you might have the opportunity to see an avalanche from a safe distance. As Lake Louise gets smaller and smaller & the elevation gain goes up, the crowds thin out. That said, I've seen little kids in this hike so it's not hard or dangerous on a summer day. I love the concept of the teahouse. We brought our own food but decided to get the chocolate cake (so good!) and the apple pound cake (good too!). Service was friendly - that's the Canadian way. After having our lunch & dessert, we headed past the teahouse to see the Abbott Pass Hut & Death Trap. From there, we got a really great view of two avalanches. However, the trail beyond the teahouse is a lot more dangerous with a ton of loose rocks and a narrow ridge. I advise people with kids to stop at the teahouse. I mean, I saw blood on some rocks... Bring CAD or do a 1-for-1 even exchange with your USD. Or, pay the $2 for CC (depending on how much you order).

Awesome Hike, Awesome views, Awesome food and tea, and Awesome company. This it probably the best hike I've ever taken. It was long at times and steep but well worth it. This is a spectacular place to hike to and a place with history and knowledge to share. If at Lake Louise, take this hike. Beware, bring sun screen and water...you will need both. Wear a hat too. Loved this place.

Did the Plain of Six Glaciers hike to the tea house, and it was a great hike! Very pretty views of the glaciers, and the hike was pretty fun. There was still snow on the path, so twice we had to go through the snow. Not too strenuous of a hike (though we went to Lake Agnes and then Beehive and then to Plain of Six Glaciers, so I don't know what it's like to just do Plain of Six Glaciers from Lake Louise). Definitely recommend it! The teahouse is in the woods a bit, and there's a nice cold stream of water trickling down near it. There's also a view point a ways away, but you get closer to the glacier if you do that one!

Amazing, family-owned cabin cafe serving delicious and hearty meals that taste home-cooked, soulful, and hit the spot after a lovely, long hike. Perfect place to recharge for an hour and then go farther to the glacier hike. Loved it!

The hike up to this teahouse was one of the most beautiful I've ever made, although there was still "avalanche debris" (translation: large snow drifts) at several locations on the trail in late June. But when you got to the top, you were treated to (more!) drop-dead gorgeous views, as well as this charming teahouse. I had the biscuits and butter with some incredible chocolate mint tea, as well as a slice of chocolate cake. My husband had the PB&J sandwich, soup, and a slice of chocolate cake of his own. Super delicious after that hike, for sure. And yes, it's a little pricier than what you'd pay most other places, but considering that all supplies have to be brought in by the 10+km return trail or by helicopter, I thought of them as very reasonable. Try to get one of the tables facing the glaciers on the top floor - a little breezier, but worth it! This was one of the best parts of our trip, for sure, and we will be back!

If I had to pick one to visit again it would be the Agnes Lake tea house but this one was lovely as well. Service was attentive and friendly and we were so happy to be there once we arrived but the hike was a bit rugged. We had kids with us (two 8yr olds and an 11 yr old who may have done better than the out of shape 46yr olds :)). We hiked over some snow in tennis shoes, would have been better in proper hiking shoes but we made it anyway! Fun to have two days with back to back beautiful hikes.

If you're ambitious, this tea house is a welcomed stop on your way out to the glacier by Lake Louise. If you're a might out of shape and wondering why in the world you'd make yourself hike up the longest incline ever... it's a welcomed destination. I was out in Lake Louise with some friends and bf to head on the hike around the lake and up to the tea house. We reached the flat end of the hike and my three friends decided that was enough for them. That left two of us to make it the rest of the way up. It's a long hike for sure, but we made it to the top. The tea house isn't very big. It's two levels with a small dining area up top and tea seater tables lining the wrap around deck. And a couple of outhouses if you're in need of a washroom. They offer sandwiches, soups, desserts and drinks. Not thinking we'd be having a bite when we got there, I didn't think to bring cash up the mountain with me. No debit up here (I'm not sure about credit cards). To be on the safe side, bring about $20/person cash with you. There's no electricity, everything is baked/made on site using propane stoves. On that note, none of the sandwiches have meat, I don't think there are any refrigerators either. The staff live up the mountain 5 days a week, large order supplies are helicoptered in once a year (like sugar and flour) and the rest is either brought up by horseback or carried in with staff members when they hike the same trail in that we did. Also, the Tea House requests that you turn your cell phone off when you're near the building. They're doing their best to reduce their carbon footprint in the area and I guess having that many people congregated in one spot doesn't help. The hike itself I would put at a medium level hike. There were people of all ages huffing it to the top, but the second 2/3 of it are pretty much all up hill. There are places to stop and take a rest, but make sure you've got a good pair of shoes on and bring a couple of water bottles with you. I passed a couple of people trying to haul a stroller up with them. I'd advise against that. It's a rocky hike and no place for strollers, not to mention a couple of pretty narrow parts. And don't forget to take a moment to look around here and there, the views are unbelievable! Tip: When asking a fellow hiker how much farther to the tea house, double the amount of time they say. Going downhill is slightly faster than up after all. ;)

I have been craving for a slice good chocolate cake for weeks now and finally that craving was satisfied yesterday. The only downside is that I found it in the Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House which means I have to hike 2 hours up before I can have it again. The tea house is a very welcoming sight after a 2-hour hike. It's a two-level place where you can have tea, chips, soup, sandwich, salad or their popular chocolate cake or buy some souvenirs. It is also a good place for waiting for and watching avalanches. The servers are very welcoming which is extremely refreshing after that exhausting hike up. Even though it was packed when we got there the service was still pretty quick. Their food tasted very fresh especially the soup of the day (I think it was vegetable noodle). Just note that the tea house only takes cash so be sure to bring at least 20 bucks per head - It's a long walk back to the Chateau just to get cash. :)

Arrive early! By the time we left at 9:30 am on a Friday, hordes were coming up the trail. Service was very nice but since seating was a free for all, I imagine that as more people arrived, things could turn hairy. One star off because the fabled chocolate cake was not good. Stick with what is simple and get the biscuits and tea meal.

The hike up to Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House starts off easy enough, working your away around the northern shore of Lake Louise. You then pass under some impressive cliffs and will often see climbers working their way up or down them. You then pass through a narrow and start gaining altitude, doing a few switchbacks, this is where it starts taking a bit more work and the air is thin, but if you're willing to push yourself for an hour or two, the reward at the end is just incredible. This has to be one of the most stunning views you'll ever experience. The food at the tea house is simple, and don't look for a bargain since everything is carried up there by foot and prepared by hand, but having said that, prices are all under $10 and you're hard work will make you appreciate that pot of tea and slice of banana loaf all the more. Definitely one of the nicest hikes I've ever taken in my life, go for the view, and recharge your batteries at the tea house.

Quaint place to sit on the porch after hiking for a cup of hot tea (which they had tons of options!). We had good service while we were there, despite it getting busy by the time we left. However, from the tea house itself you don't get the views of the valley. Make sure to have cash (and small enough bills to make it easy). Definitely recommend the hike and the tea. I consider myself a moderate hiking pace (late 20s, exercise regularly) and we got to the house in about 1.5 hours.

Amazed by this gem in the mountains that has no electricity! The food is cooked with propane and fresh produce brought up by the staff every 5 days. Menu is mostly veg except a tuna sandwich and the chicken soup, and has a variety of gluten free options. Loved the hummus sandwich - fresh made hummus and bread! They prefer cash but take credit card for a $2 fee.

This place is great and straight out of a cozy novel you'd read curled up in bed. The hike is strenuous and we stated to doubt there really was a tea house at the end of it! But we finally did reach it and enjoyed yummy Cream of Earl Grey and English Breakfast tea along with tea biscuits. They were very tasty. The views here are breathtaking. I would say it's worth every bit of the hike up there, plus you feel so accomplished afterwards. Such a cute little spot.

An amazing place, we did not know what to expect and I actually had a case of pretty bad cold but the hike was absolutely gorgeous. We ended up watching an avalanche coming down from Victoria glacier, awe inspiring. Tea House itself is really neat building built back in 1920s I believe. Owned by the family that bough it in 50s. Food and tea are great. Make sure to try their Apple pie, out of this world, especially after a hike! One thing to note is that there is no place to refill water bottle, but if you want you can always get some extra tea and use that.

Quite a long spectacular hike for the day. The scenery and lighting changing by the minute. Saw several people riding horses to the tea house. Abundant viewing of wildlife, including grizzly bears, deer, and white mountain goats as well as rams. On reaching the Teahouse, I wish I had started the hike earlier, as the views in every direction were just spectacular!!! The Friendly staff there was pleasant, but coffee and cookies at 45$??! , maybe it's a "view tax".;)

Could you be more perfect Six Glaciers? I think not. Truly one of the most beautiful settings for an oasis on a long, long hike and that's just one of the amazing traits. We (without actually knowing it) successfully completed the Highline Trail Hiking Challenge and went to both Lake Agnes and Plain of Six Glaciers. After a few hours on foot soaking up the sun and scenery, a chair was a welcome sight. What was an even better sight was the menu. I wasn't really feeling the sandwich vibe, but that bowl of quinoa sung to me. It was the absolute perfect lunch with the cutest wait staff and coziest table. The house itself feels like a cabin who begs you to curl up with a book sipping berry berry tea, pausing every once in a while to catch an avalanche. Yes, seriously, we saw an avalanche from the upper deck.

Beautiful hike made even more perfect by a cup of tea at the end of the trail - two of my favorite things combined into one awesome experience! Warning, unless you're starting this hike before 10 or after 4 don't expect to have the trails to yourself, this has got to be one of the most travelled trails in the Canadian Rockies, in fact I seem to recall reading an article recently stating that on a nice summer weekend day over 15000 people hike one of the two Teahouse trails here at Lake Louise. The good news is, the crowds tend to significantly thin out once you get past the lake trail. Don't be fooled, you will work out to get up to the Teahouse, it's around 5.5 km one way and has an elevation gain of 1100 feet or so. The reward? A beautiful view and a cup of Banff Tea Co. Tea. Good selection of sandwiches and snacks, just watch the squirrels if you're eating - they're not shy, I watched one jump up onto a table to steal a morsel of food from an occupied table while I was enjoying my cuppa. This is one of those bucket list, tick the box kind of hikes that you have to do in the Canadian Rockies!