Best Afternoon Tea in Houston

Enjoy a taste of elegance with a delightful afternoon tea in Houston, where Southern charm meets British tradition for a truly indulgent experience!

Whether you’re exploring museums in the Museum District, shopping in The Galleria, or enjoying a relaxing day out, there’s always time to pause for finger sandwiches, scones, and sweets.

Savor a tiered selection of delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with jam and cream, and a tempting array of pastries and desserts, all paired with a pot of premium tea—or a glass of bubbly for an extra touch of glam!

Top spots like McHugh Tea Room, Proper Rose Garden, and Hotel Granduca offer everything from whimsical garden settings to sophisticated, European-inspired elegance.

Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, catching up with friends, or simply indulging your sweet tooth, afternoon tea in Houston is the perfect way to relax, refresh, and treat yourself in style.

10 Afternoon Tea Houston Has To Offer

Hotel Granduca Afternoon Tea Houston

1080 Uptown Park Boulevard, Houston, TX 77056

Afternoon Tea Houston - Hotel Granduca

Fashioned after the 16th-century palazzo of Adalberto Malatesta (the Granduca of Monfallito), the Hotel Granduca, which translates to “Grand Duke” in Italian, is a unique find in Houston’s Uptown Park area. Ristorante Cavour have put an “Italian spin on the English classic afternoon tea.

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Kiran’s

2925 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77098

Afternoon Tea Houston - Kiran's

Chef Kiran Verma, considered the ‘godmother of Indian fine dining,’ has created world-class Indian cuisine at her eponymous restaurant.

At Kiran’s you’ll get to enjoy finger sandwiches, cranberry and lemon scones with cream and jam, desserts and petit four along with a chai tea of your choice.

The St Regis

1919 Briar Oaks Lane, Houston, TX 77027

Afternoon Tea Houston - The St Regis

Take part in the storied tradition of Afternoon Tea at The St. Regis Houston.

The sophisticated lounge offers soothing music by a harpist and steaming cups of artisan St. Regis tea blends alongside a delicious selection of treats.

Bistro Menil

1513 West Alabama, Houston, TX 77006

ouston - Bistro Menil

For art lovers, taking tea at Bistro Menil is a refreshing way to rest after spending a day viewing the exhibits from the Menil Collection, which consists of several buildings across a 30-acre property.

Enjoy a fine selection of finger food and sweet indulgences.

Cafe Poetes

122 West Gray Street, Houston, Texas, 77019

Afternoon Tea Houston - Cafe Poetes

After a trip back to Paris, owner Karine Favre has created her own take on the art of teatime inspired by her Parisian upbringing and the café’s romantic, neoclassic design. 

Enjoy savoury and sweet bites on the cobblestone patio the perfect setting to transport you to Paris

McHugh Tea Room

5305 Bissonnet St D, Bellaire, TX 77401

Afternoon Tea Houston - McHugh tea

Afternoon Tea is served with three flavours of delicious tea sandwiches and three desserts with scones with strawberry jam, clotted cream and lemon curd.

You will also be able to choose three bottomless teas for your table from their selection of over 60+ organic teas from around the world.

Four Friends Tea Room

3816 East Broadway Street, Pearland, TX 77581

Afternoon Tea Houston - Four Friends  Tea Room

In a small house in Pearland, Four Friends Tea Room brings the charm of homemade fare to afternoon tea.

Afternoon tea here includes a pot of tea, three finger sandwiches and a dessert of your choice.

Hummingbird Tea Room & Bakery

30420 FM2978, Suite 160, The Woodlands, TX 77354

The tearoom provides a comforting, warm environment to relax and eat good food alongside speciality teas.

Search through their extensive menu – there are finger sandwiches, scones with jam and clotted cream and lots of desserts and cakes to choose from.

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Proper Rose Garden

1223 Grand West Boulevard Suite B-105, Katy, TX 77449

Afternoon Tea Houston - Proper Rose Garden

Inspired by British traditions, afternoon tea time is served with teas, finger foods and desserts.

Proper Rose Garden was designed with quality, comfort and style in mind. You’ll get an assortment of pastries, cakes and sandwiches and a choice of tea pot.

Tea for Two Tea Room

8475 Highway 6 North, Houston, TX 77095

Afternoon Tea Houston - Tea For Two Tea Room

The menu items are made daily, from scratch using only the freshest quality ingredients available.

This classic style tea room offers tea parties and has all the classics on the menu including, sandwiches, pastries and desserts.

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