Afternoon Tea

Reservation Policies

Reservations of 2 people minimum to 15 people maximum. For parties of 16 or more, please reserve our Private Party Room for your special celebration.

A credit card is required to make a reservation for an Afternoon Tea or Champagne Tea. Credit cards are NOT charged unless the party does not show up for the reservation at the requested reservation time and we have already made all of the food. If you are not able to make your reservation, you may change your Afternoon Tea from in-store dining to an Afternoon Tea To-go at no additional charge but must be picked up the same day. The card will be charged the amount of the original reservation ($39 per person plus tax). If you have any questions regarding this policy, please call the tea room.

Afternoon Tea is available between 11 am and 3:30 pm Sunday - Saturday and reservations are required 1 day before your preferred teatime. 

Afternoon Tea 20% Gratuity Policy: An automatic gratuity of 20% is applied to all afternoon tea reservations. To maintain the exceptional standard of service that we pride ourselves on, we have implemented a 20% automatic gratuity for all afternoon teas. This gratuity is a reflection of the dedication and hard work of our staff, who go above and beyond to curate a memorable experience for each guest. By including a gratuity in the total, we aim to streamline the payment process for our guests while also ensuring that our valued team members are fairly compensated for their service. We also share tips with our kitchen staff who work extra hard in prepping and preparing Afternoon Teas in advance of your arrival.

We appreciate your understanding and support of this policy, as it enables us to continue delivering the exceptional hospitality that defines our tea room experience. Thank you for joining us on this journey of culinary delight and gracious service.

Afternoon Tea reservations can be combined with regular lunch reservations if we have advance notice. Please note the number of people in your party not participating in the Afternoon Tea. They are allowed to order off of the lunch menu and will be charged the additional $15 bottomless tea price since they will be partaking in the tea we serve at your table. Are they not drinking the tea? Let us know! 20% automatic gratuity will be applied to their separate bill as well.

Dietary Needs: If your guests have food allergies and/or dietary restrictions, please let us know when making your reservation. Please note that we cannot make a vegan (or dairy-free) afternoon tea.

Making an Afternoon Tea Reservation: Call the tea room at 713.218.6300 to make your reservation at least 1 day in advance.

Children 2yrs old and up:  Children are welcome at Afternoon Tea! Children 2yrs old and up will be charged $39 per person, the same as adults. If needed, we are happy to accommodate their young palates, upon request, with a custom sandwich selection such as PB&J, Cheese and Ham, Turkey and Cheese, or even a good ole "butter bread on white" for our picky eaters. We treat every guest that joins us for a proper Afternoon Tea with the same high-quality service and respect... no matter their age.

Reservation Duration and Seating:  Parties are given a 2 hour window to enjoy the delicious foods, service, and wonderful company from the scheduled start time of your reservation. Tea orders will be taken and food will start to be served promptly after the scheduled reservation time, regardless of whether the entire party is seated or not, in order to give your party sufficient time to enjoy the experience. 

Please be aware that reservations may be booked behind you! We will kindly remind you of your time if it approaches the 2 hour window to allow time to set up for other guests.

Cancellation Policy:  The final bill will be based on the guest count specified at the time of booking unless we receive an updated headcount (adding OR subtracting guests) by at least 10:00am of the date of your reservation. Changes must be made by calling us at 713-218-6300 with the date of the party, the name on the reservation, your phone number, and the final headcount. Changes are not official until you receive a phone call from a member of our staff. The menu preparation begins days in advance and requires that we bring in extra staff and food, so the reservation and cancellation policy is strictly enforced. If we do not receive a phone call canceling your reservation, you will be charged the full amount of the bill based on your headcount that we have on file as stated below.

Gift Cards: Gift cards may be purchased and used for Afternoon Teas for you or a guest. You may call the tea room at 713-218-6300 to purchase a gift card over the phone, purchase in-store or purchase online here. Gift cards may be sent via SMS messaging, sent via email, left here in the store to await the recipient to pick up, OR picked up at the store by the payee/recipient during business hours. Gift cards never expire.

Outside Foods:  No outside foods are allowed. Our talented staff would be happy to make a cake or delicious party favor for you if your reservation is made with ample time for the chef to prepare your request. Additional charges will apply for this and can be discussed at the time of the reservation.   

Decorations:  You may come 10 minutes early to set up decorations such as fresh flowers, place cards, special party favors, etc... However, please do not use glitter or confetti on the tables or bring in large clusters of balloons. Thank you! 

Thank you for allowing us to serve you!

*Please note that we do not check email and voicemails during our busy service day. All messages are checked either after hours or very early in the morning. Reservation requests or changes via email are not secure until a member of our staff has responded. We do not receive or send text messages.