Looking to add a little elegance to your day in the Circle City? Say hello to the best afternoon tea in Indianapolis, where Midwestern charm meets classic British indulgence!
Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, catching up with friends, or simply craving a few sweet and savoury bites, Indy has some delightful spots that make tea time extra special.
Treat yourself to tiered trays of finger sandwiches, warm scones with jam and clotted cream, and a tempting selection of pastries—all served with a steaming pot of perfectly brewed tea. Want to elevate the experience? Add a glass of bubbly for that extra sparkle!
From elegant hotel lounges and boutique cafés to whimsical tearooms with vintage flair, the best afternoon tea in Indianapolis offers something for every mood and moment.
So grab your tea-loving friends, lift those pinkies, and enjoy an afternoon of flavour, fun, and full-on relaxation!
Best Afternoon Tea Indianapolis Has To Offer
Sassafras Tea Room
229 N Madison Ave, Greenwood, IN 46142, United States
Step out of the ordinary! Have lunch and experience a unique dining experience with linen napkins, stemware and fancy tea cups.
Princess Tea is their petite version of tea, with tea, scones, sandwich, and treats.
The Duchess Tea is the Grand Dame of Teas, includes two teas, scones, three finger sandwiches, and a tower of treats.
Served Tuesday through Saturday 2.30 – 4.00pm
Reservations are required.
The Propylaeum Tea Room
1410 N Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN 46202, United States
The Propylaeum, also known as the John W. Schmidt House or as the Schmidt-Schaf House, is a historic home and carriage house.
They often hold events where they serve high tea.
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Serenity
525 E, Whitestown, IN 46075, United States
Serenity is now serving lunch and tea in The Cardinal Room – Golf Club of Indiana.
They offer a Holiday Tea in December there is a Harry Potter and The Owl Tea in February with treats, Butterbeer and the best sandwiches!
The Green Eggs and Ham and Dr. Seuss Tea is in April.
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Morris-Butler House
1204 N Park Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202, United States
The Morris–Butler House is a Second Empire-style house built about 1864 in the Old Northside Historic District of Indianapolis.
Experience Christmas past at Morris-Butler House with a holiday-themed tea. The Morris-Butler House, a nineteenth-century home with a tower, invites visitors to tea.
Afternoon teas on December 5 and 12 feature Victorian holiday traditions and décor paired with a three-course traditional afternoon tea, with seatings at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
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Tilly’s Tea Room
8701 Keystone Crossing, Indianapolis, IN 46240, United States
Tilly’s is a modern style English tea room and restaurant. Serving lunch, brunch and authentic Afternoon Tea with signature fresh homemade clotted cream, exclusive in the USA.
There are 6 assorted tea sandwiches – egg salad, cucumber and cream cheese, plus choice of chicken salad, smoked salmon with capers and dill or black forest ham and cheddar English scone with fresh clotted cream
Plus a choice of strawberry champagne jam, lemon curd or orange curd and an assortment of 4 miniature seasonal desserts and a pot of tea.
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Cake Bake Shop
Hanover Place Suite 260, Carmel, IN 46032, United States
The Cake Bake Shop honours the afternoon tea tradition by providing guests with a one of the kind experience.
Dine in the beautiful shop, sipping tea, eating finger sandwiches, beautiful desserts and feel like royalty.
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Rustic Root Tea Room
626 Main St, Beech Grove, IN 46107, United States
Available anytime at Rustic Roots you can have a tea of your choice or sparkling lemonade, two sandwiches to choose from, cup of fruit and a spread of sweet treats.
For ages 12 and under. Add a Tiara for 2.00. Grand Tea Time provides three teas of your choice, two sandwich choices, scone with clotted cream, your choice of specialty bread and a variety of sweet treats.
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Tina’s Traditional British Tea Time Store
30 N Rangeline Road, Carmel, Indiana 46032
Since 2010, Tina’s have aspired to always deliver a truly unique and memorable experience from start to finish.
They believe that catering is more than just food on a plate; it’s about building a relationship and delivering a complete experience.
Tina’s offers an afternoon tea dining experience at Morris Butler House.
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