Indulge in the elegance of afternoon tea in Chicago, where classic British tradition meets big-city sophistication!
Whether you’re looking for a luxurious hotel experience, a charming vintage tearoom, or a modern café with a creative twist, Chicago has a fabulous selection of spots to enjoy this timeless ritual.
Savor a beautifully arranged tiered selection of delicate finger sandwiches, warm scones with jam and cream, and an array of exquisite cakes and pastries, all paired with a steaming pot of premium tea—or even a glass of bubbly for extra indulgence!
Popular venues like The Langham’s Pavilion, The Drake Hotel’s Palm Court, and Vanille Patisserie offer stunning settings, from elegant hotel lounges to cozy Parisian-inspired cafés.
Perfect for special occasions, a girls’ day out, or simply a relaxing afternoon escape, afternoon tea in Chicago is an experience worth savoring. So, sip, snack, and enjoy a little slice of luxury in the Windy City!
Best Afternoon Tea Chicago Has To Offer
The Drake – Palm Court
140 East Walton Place, Chicago, IL 60611
For those who love their afternoon teas fresh, colourful and steeped in history, Palm Court at The Drake, has been serving tea for nearly a century in the Gold Coast neighbourhood.
It is the quintessential Magnificent Mile afternoon tea experience. Even the Queen has visited here.
Atwood
1 West Washington Street, Chicago, IL 60602
The perennial downtown tea destination is perfectly situated in the shopping district. The building is a 19th Century gem, but our soaring dining room is strikingly modern with white marble surfaces, glossy subway-tiled walls and massive windows.
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The Langham
330 North Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
Brighten your day with a themed afternoon tea experience. The chef presents a delectable menu with sweet and savoury treats featuring seasonal flavours.
Pavilion’s afternoon tea sommeliers provide a memorable experience with attentive and elegant service.
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Palmer House
17 East Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603
High tea in Palmer House Hilton will make you feel like royalty. The tea is served in bar area of the opulent lobby, allowing you to people watch as you drink.
In addition to a tea pot, you’ll get a tiered plate of scones and crustless white bread sandwiches.
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The Peninsula Chicago
108 East Superior Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Homemade scones, finger sandwiches, and pastries are piled high at the Peninsula Chicago.
This beautiful hotel changes its high tea selections seasonally, but guests can expect to enjoy a selection of classic sweet and savoury treats.
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Virgin Hotels Chicago
203 North Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60601
The Commons Club within the Virgin Hotel Chicago takes a more alcohol-fueled approach to afternoon tea.
Upside Down Tea Service includes warm, booze-spiked tea drinks and Champagne, in addition to regular brewed tea options, plus sweet and savoury tea bites.
Vanille Patisserie
2108 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614
Vanille Patisserie gives you the opportunity to sip tea and eat pastries,scones and sandwiches all for an affordable price.
This afternoon tea place also provides gluten free and vegetarian options for their guests with dietary restrictions.
The presentation of tea is simple yet stunning on a beautiful tray of highly polished silver.
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Russian Tea Time
77 East Adams Street, Chicago, IL 60603
Currently having a re-vamp the Russian Tea Time is a cosy place to enjoy Russian Tea.
Afternoon tea with a samovar service includes a pot of tea plus savouries and sweets.
Served Tuesday to Sunday all day.
LondonHouse Chicago
85 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601
Sweeping city views are a free perk included with tea service at LondonHouse Chicago.
The posh riverfront hotel serves a contemporary take on high tea, with a mix of traditional treats and flavourful bites like duck pastrami with poached peaches and scallions on rye bread.
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Pinecone Cottage Tea House
1029 Burlington Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
The Pinecone Cottage Tea House name came from the original 1905 golf cottage near one of the Chicago suburbs’ first golf courses.
The cottage is surrounded with towering pine trees, which pepper the ground with pinecones.
The Peter Rabbit Afternoon Tea is an enchanting mix of sweet and savoury treats and a tribute to Beatrix’s adorable stories.
High Tea with Gerri
144 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove, IL 60047
Nestled in the historic village of Long Grove, Gerri’s Tea Room represents her roots and heritage as a native of Ireland and London-trained culinary aficionado.
The high tea is inspired by British classics – an artful array of finger sandwiches, raisin scones, and petite pastries – a menu that represents authenticity.
Gerri and her hosts fill delicate antique tea cups with freshly brewed and strained tea from antique silver teapots in Victorian attire.
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