I took afternoon tea here eleven months ago, in memory of my best friend’s birthday. It’s a quiet, continental restaurant, understatedly elegant. I had some lovely Assam with lemon and sugar, just the way my Russian grandpa would have (he and my mom taught me to love tea that way). It was a delightful experience. The finger sandwiches were good, as were the pastries and scones. I took the cookies home for my husband, as I got full. It was pricey, but I was by myself, imagining my friend and I enjoying it together. I could envision her saying, “Isn’t this nice!”

I took afternoon tea here eleven months ago, in memory of my best friend’s birthday. It’s a quiet, continental restaurant, understatedly elegant. I had some lovely Assam with lemon and sugar, just the way my Russian grandpa would have (he and my mom taught me to love tea that way). It was a delightful experience. The finger sandwiches were good, as were the pastries and scones. I took the cookies home for my husband, as I got full. It was pricey, but I was by myself, imagining my friend and I enjoying it together. I could envision her saying, “Isn’t this nice!”

I tried the Blood Orange tea while there and loved it, would like to know where I can buy the same blend! The full tea service was fun with a friend and her daughter, I like their selection of sandwiches better than The Drake. The kind of dark intimate atmosphere was fun too, a different experience than the open and light-filled Drake. The waiter was very friendly and it was pretty empty on a weekday afternoon.

Small, elegant, delicious! I highly recommend the full tea service, as I walked out full and feeling absolutely royal. While this place is a bit pricey, the service was excellent and the atmosphere was quiet and very cozy. It’s wonderful for the experience, especially if you are into elegant tea ceremony and remember, don’t be afraid to dress nicely!